Inside Cults: Podcast Recommendations
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Inside Cults: Podcast Recommendations
Curator
Dr. Tricia Jenkins
Why did you choose this theme?
I grew up in a doomsday apocalyptic cult and have noticed a rise in cult mentalities in U.S. society. Cults are also at the forefront of popular culture, as seen in shows like The Vow, Keep Sweet, and Scientology: The Aftermath.
Podcasts that can help educate people about what defines a cult, how to talk to someone who is in one, and stories about people who have successfully gotten out are both fascinating and inspiring.
PODCAST PICKS:
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The Influence Continuum with Dr. Steven Hassan
Ginni Thomas's Cultic Past
Dr. Steven Hassan is a renowned cult expert. In this podcast, he interviews various cult survivors — from MLMs, sex trafficking organizations, Bible cults, and political cults — to expose how cult leaders control people's behaviors, information, thoughts, and emotions.
Worldwide: The Unchosen Church
”God Speaks to Us:” An Insider's Guide to the Worldwide Church of God
The series is hosted by our curator, Tricia Jenkins. She grew up inside the church and offers frank discussions and interviews with other survivors.
A Little Bit Culty
The Breakup: Samantha Freedom on Leaving the Alt-Right
Sarah Edmondson and her husband Nippy, former members of the NXIVM cult, shed light on who gets involved in cults and how they can get out. It's a fascinating roster of guests that span a wide range of interests.
Heaven's Gate
The Seekers
Glynn Washington, the host of Snap Judgment, grew up in the Worldwide Church of God, a doomsday apocalyptic cult. His personal experience informs his investigation of the infamous doomsday group, Heaven's Gate.
Twin Flames
Follow Me
Hosted by Stephanie Beatriz, Twin Flames examines two YouTube cult leaders who promised to find their followers' divine soulmates. Instead, followers claim they were encouraged to cut ties with friends and family that were "holding them back" and to claim their Twin Flame by any means necessary — even if that could end them in jail.
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Trail Weight
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