Cult Talk with Erin Martin

To wrap up season one of Cult Talk, cult expert and author Diane Benscoter joins us to share her story of joining the Moonies, how brainwashing works, and why coercive control is so damaging to and powerful over those in its grip. (Part 2 of 2)Segments:A Rape of the SoulYou Own Prison GuardHelping At-Risk PeopleFind Diane's memoir, Shoes Of A Servant on Amazon, or anywhere you buy books.Follow Diane on Twitter.Watch Diane's "Own Your Brain" video series on YouTube.Cult Talk Social Media links - Twitter @CultTalk / Instagram @culttalk / Facebook Group: Cult Talk with Erin Martin See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

To wrap up season one of Cult Talk, cult expert and author Diane Benscoter joins us to share her story of joining the Moonies, how brainwashing works, and why coercive control is so damaging to and powerful over those in its grip. (Part 1 of 2)Segments:Joining the MooniesPsychological Chains AssaultedFind Diane's memoir, Shoes Of A Servant on Amazon, or anywhere you buy books.Follow Diane on Twitter.Watch Diane's "Own Your Brain" video series on YouTube.Cult Talk Social Media links - Twitter @CultTalk / Instagram @culttalk / Facebook Group: Cult Talk with Erin Martin See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Darlene Griffith joined COBU when it was in its infancy and known by its original name, The Forever Family. It's there that she met her husband, slowly realized Stewart's false teachings, and ultimately, found her way out of the group. (Part 2 of 2)I Was My Own CounselorThe ParadoxWhy Are They So Special? Cult Talk Social Media links - Twitter @CultTalk / Instagram @culttalk / Facebook Group: Cult Talk with Erin Martin See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Darlene Griffith joined COBU when it was in its infancy and known by its original name, The Forever Family. It's there that she met her husband, slowly realized Stewart's false teachings, and ultimately, found her way out of the group. (Part 1 of 2)A Spiritual LongingTransitioning From God to StewartA House of CardsCult Talk Social Media links - Twitter @CultTalk / Instagram @culttalk / Facebook Group: Cult Talk with Erin Martin See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

David Patteson joins Erin to discuss his memories of COBU and what led him to create a new graphic novel about his time among Stewart Trail's "sheep." (Part two of two)Segments:Becoming A GhostLeaving COBU and Finding The Middle GroundWriting The BookFind David's graphic novel "The Cult" on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Cult-True-Story-David-Patteson/dp/0999725467 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

David Patteson joins Erin to discuss his memories of COBU and what led him to create a new graphic novel about his time among Stewart Trail's "sheep." (Part one of two)Segments: Is This Guy In A Cult?A Hole That Needs To Be FilledFind David's graphic novel "The Cult" on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Cult-True-Story-David-Patteson/dp/0999725467 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Erin talks to Tod Burros about his experience in the Church of Bible Understanding (COBU) cult. (Part 2 of 2)A Vicious CircleLearning To Be HumanWas Stewart a Sociopath? Follow Cult Talk on Instagram @culttalk and Twitter @CultTalkJoin the Cult Talk with Erin Martin Facebook group - click on "groups" to search on FB or click here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/392834007920576/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Erin talks to Tod Burros about his experience in the Church of Bible Understanding (COBU) cult. (Part 1 of 2)A Testimony of My ExperienceThe Big LieA Kind and Gentle ReprogrammingA Prayer Group Follow Cult Talk on Instagram @culttalk and Twitter @CultTalkJoin the Cult Talk with Erin Martin Facebook group - click on "groups" to search on FB or click here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/392834007920576/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Erin talks to Catherine Armstrong about her 12 years in the Church of Bible Understanding (COBU) cult. (Part 2 of 2)"When You’re Ready to Get Serious With Jesus"What Happens Now? Follow Cult Talk on Instagram @culttalk and Twitter @CultTalkJoin the Cult Talk with Erin Martin Facebook group (click on "groups" to search on FB or click here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/392834007920576/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Erin talks to Catherine Armstrong about her 12 years in the Church of Bible Understanding (COBU) cult. (Part 1 of 2)Recruiting into COBUColor Ranking and Getting OutGoing Back and trying to be “The Right Woman" Follow Cult Talk on Instagram @culttalk and Twitter @CultTalkJoin the Cult Talk with Erin Martin Facebook group (click on "groups" to search on FB or click here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/392834007920576/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Erin talks to James LaRue about his 14 years in the Church of Bible Understanding (COBU) cult. James is currently an artist and author who writes about his experiences in the COBU and explores the psychology of “total institutions” – a concept applied by cults throughout history, and a framework that makes it very difficult for members to escape. (Part 2 of 2) Follow Cult Talk on Instagram @culttalk and Twitter @CultTalkJoin the Cult Talk with Erin Martin Facebook group (click on "groups" to search on FB or click here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/392834007920576/) James’ website: Everything You Wanted to Know About COBU (But Were Afraid to Ask)James’ Facebook Page: Cobu Stories on FacebookFind James’ books Amazon: Captive Congregation & The Tangled WebExplore James’ artwork: James LaRue Illustrations See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Erin talks to James LaRue about his 14 years in the Church of Bible Understanding (COBU) cult. James is currently an artist and author who writes about his experiences in the COBU and explores the psychology of “total institutions” – a concept applied by cults throughout history, and a framework that makes it very difficult for members to escape. (Part 1 of 2) Follow Cult Talk on Instagram @culttalk and Twitter @CultTalkJoin the Cult Talk with Erin Martin Facebook group (click on "groups" to search on FB or click here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/392834007920576/) James’ website: Everything You Wanted to Know About COBU (But Were Afraid to Ask)James’ Facebook Page: Cobu Stories on FacebookFind James’ books Amazon: Captive Congregation & The Tangled WebExplore James’ artwork: James LaRue Illustrations See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

My mother, Judy, tells the story of leaving COBU for good and what "regular" life was like afterward. Chapters:Leaving the COBU at last What do we do now? Follow Cult Talk on Instagram @culttalk and Twitter @CultTalkJoin the Cult Talk with Erin Martin Facebook group (click on "groups" to search on FB or click here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/392834007920576/) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

My mother, Judy, begins her escape from COBU with our family...only to return once more. Chapters:Leaving the First TimeHaiti Follow Cult Talk on Instagram @culttalk and Twitter @CultTalkJoin the Cult Talk with Erin Martin Facebook group (click on "groups" to search on FB or click here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/392834007920576/) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

My mother, Judy, starts to see the warning signs of Stewart’s control & abuse. Chapters:A Slow Drip / Family UnitWhy Can't Stewart Be Like That?Stewart Gets Divorced Follow Cult Talk on Instagram @culttalk and Twitter @CultTalkJoin the Cult Talk with Erin Martin Facebook group (click on "groups" to search on FB or click here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/392834007920576/) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

My mother, Judy, discusses her early days in COBU, meeting my father, living communally, and the day to day life of a COBU member. Chapters:Early DaysEarly Warning SignsStewart Traill (and the master plan)Starting to Grow (move to Baltimore and Erin is born)The Manhattan Training CenterChristian Brothers Carpet Cleaning Follow Cult Talk on Instagram @culttalk and Twitter @CultTalkJoin the Cult Talk with Erin Martin Facebook group (click on "groups" to search on FB or click here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/392834007920576/) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

My mother, Judy, talks about the 1960s environment in suburban PA she found herself in at the end of high school, what factors led her to search for something different than the world in which she was raised, and how she found "The Forever Family."Chapters:Eyes Opening to the WorldAct of RebellionNormal Life Before JoiningAwaking to ChristianityFinding the FamilySource Material: https://www.culteducation.com/group/1210-church-of-bible-understanding/21586-on-the-traill-difficult-to-peg-reclusive-lead.htmlFollow Cult Talk on Instagram @culttalk and Twitter @CultTalkJoin the Cult Talk with Erin Martin Facebook group (click on "groups" to search on FB or click here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/392834007920576/) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Erin Martin was born in a cult called the Church Of Bible Understanding (COBU), led by vacuum repairman-turned-cult leader, Stewart Traill. Now she’s obsessed with learning about cults from the people who know them best: other survivors. Cult Talk takes you inside ex-cult members’ stories one group at a time, one survivor at a time. In season one, listen to stories from Erin's mother, other ex-COBU members, as well cult authors and experts. Learn more about the COBU, its leader, and how Erin's parents found themselves drawn to the strange cult they'd eventually leave forever. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.