In the 1970s, the Jesus People movement took California by storm. Out of the Jesus People movement, George Geftakys established a following that would reach across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, Asia, and Africa. With over 75 established sister churches, none of which took a name, Geftakys flew under the radar for decades while establishing abusive systems of control over his flock, all in the name of God. This podcast will show listeners what life inside this cult was like, as told exclusively by former members.
Not goodbye, just see ya later. Text Me: (949) 346-2227IG: @ingodsnamepodEMAIL: ingodsnamepod@gmail.comPRODUCER: Grace ElizabethMUSIC: Stephen Velasco
Names have been removed for my own legal protection. PRODUCER: Grace ElizabethMUSIC: Stephen Velasco ShadyDave Rom2014SFX Tracks: JoeDeshon InspectorjCITATION: Ingram, G. P. D. (2014). From Hitting to Tattling to Gossip: An Evolutionary Rationale for the Development of Indirect Aggression. Evolutionary Psychology, 12(2), 343-363. https://doi.org/10.1177/147470491401200205 IG: @ingodsnamepodEMAIL: ingodsnamepod@gmail.com
TW: Child abuse. It's all very complicated. Names have been removed for my own legal protection. PRODUCER: Grace Elizabeth MUSIC: Stephen Velasco ShadyDave Rom2014 SFX Tracks: JoeDeshon Inspectorj CITATION: Robinson, Funk, Beth, Bush. "Changing Beliefs About Corporal Punishment: Increasing Knowledge About Ineffectiveness to Build more Consistent Moral and Informational Beliefs." Journal of Behavioral Education, Vol 14, No 2 (June 2005). pp. 117-139. IG: @ingodsnamepod EMAIL: ingodsnamepod@gmail.com
Whoops, ripped the bandaid off. PRODUCER: Grace Elizabeth MUSIC: Stephen Velasco ShadyDave IG: @ingodsnamepod EMAIL: ingodsnamepod@gmail.com
In a world where no one is innocent, all we can do is our best. PRODUCER: Grace Elizabeth MUSIC: Stephen Velasco ShadyDave IG: @ingodsnamepod EMAIL: ingodsnamepod@gmail.com
Dhyana Levey and I discuss an academic paper on researching trauma that indirectly impacts the self. Full article available here: Denejkina, Anna. (2019). Writing Trauma. 10.4324/9780429201707-5. Listen to Generation Cult Here
You had (some) questions and I have (some) answers! Leave me a voicemail at 949-346-2227 MUSIC: Stephen Velasco Podcasts Mentioned: Was I In A Cult? https://open.spotify.com/show/43lKIk7Tt69S4tdCpHWCnH Generation Cult https://open.spotify.com/show/1rP7SzbAYNJURd7QTq5UAa
TW: graphic descriptions of domestic violence. “Perhaps truth and humility go together; so many lies come from our pride.” - Graham Greene, The Quiet American A special thank you to those of you who trusted me with your truth. PRODUCER: Grace Elizabeth EDITOR: Chris A. MUSIC: Stephen Velasco ShadyDave IG: @ingodsnamepod EMAIL: ingodsnamepod@gmail.com
In loving memory of the future we thought we knew. PRODUCER: Grace Elizabeth EDITOR: Chris A. MUSIC: Stephen Velasco ShadyDave IG: @ingodsnamepod EMAIL: ingodsnamepod@gmail.com
TW: Child Abuse The kids aren't alright... PRODUCER: Grace Elizabeth EDITOR: Chris A. MUSIC: Stephen Velasco ShadyDave IG: @ingodsnamepod EMAIL: ingodsnamepod@gmail.com
TW: Extreme misogyny, emotional, physical, sexual abuse. They say marriage is bliss. For some, that bliss is short lived. PRODUCER: Grace Elizabeth EDITOR: Chris A. MUSIC: Stephen Velasco ShadyDave IG: @ingodsnamepod EMAIL: ingodsnamepod@gmail.com
TW: mentions of suicide. Welcome to your new life. Structure is great until it isn't. PRODUCER: Grace Elizabeth EDITOR: Chris A. MUSIC: Stephen Velasco ShadyDave IG: @ingodsnamepod EMAIL: ingodsnamepod@gmail.com
Entering adulthood is scary. Finding yourself entrenched in a cult is surprisingly easy. PRODUCER: Grace Elizabeth EDITOR: Chris A. MUSIC: Stephen Velasco ShadyDave IG: @ingodsnamepod EMAIL: ingodsnamepod@gmail.com
In the beginning there was a man and a vision. Both were probably more complicated than that... PRODUCER: Grace Elizabeth EDITOR: Chris A. MUSIC: Stephen Velasco ShadyDave IG: @ingodsnamepod EMAIL: ingodsnamepod@gmail.com
In God's Name: An Unseen Cult, coming soon... PRODUCER: Grace Elizabeth EDITOR: Chris A. MUSIC: Stephen Velasco IG: InGodsNamePod EMAIL: ingodsnamepod@gmail.com
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