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The Family continues to mourn the loss of Garrison, while Kody is eager to show the cameras (and his vampire family) all the flashy signs he sold to businesses in the bustling metropolis of Cody, Wyoming. Why would the TLC producers air this?!  Get more cringey contact by joining our Patreon! https://patreon.com/realitytvcringeFollow us on IG https://instagram.com/realitytvcringeSubscribe to see our raccoon faces on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2CgqXLWjIEKV9PCtH3Kjw?sub_confirmation=1Leave a message for us on SpeakPipe: https://speakpipe.com/realitytvcringeSupport the pod by leaving a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform! Thank you so much!

Bea and Dee have an emotional conversation about this week's Sister Wives episode in which the family finally addresses the tragic passing of Garrison Brown. If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts or a crisis, please call or text the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or text TALK to 741741. Follow us on IG https://instagram.com/realitytvcringeSubscribe to see our raccoon faces on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2CgqXLWjIEKV9PCtH3Kjw?sub_confirmation=1Leave a message for us on SpeakPipe: https://speakpipe.com/realitytvcringeSupport the pod by leaving a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform! Thank you so much!

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Janelle and Meri discuss the division of Coyote Pass, Christine picks out a sexy outfit for Valentine's Day, Ari gets a fancy vanity set, and Kody takes Robyn on a scripted date where he attempts to rehab his image. Lots of delicious, stinky trash to get into, Raccoons! Join our Patreon for more cringey content! https://patreon.com/realitytvcringeFollow us on IG https://instagram.com/realitytvcringeSubscribe to see our raccoon faces on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2CgqXLWjIEKV9PCtH3Kjw?sub_confirmation=1Leave a message for us on SpeakPipe: https://speakpipe.com/realitytvcringeSupport the pod by leaving a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform! Thank you so much!

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Antigo presidente da FLDS, Warren Jeffs foi condenado a mais de 100 anos de prisão por cometer crimes sexuais contra meninas menores de idade. Sua vida foi baseada na busca pelo poder e pela submissão dos demais, principalmente as mulheres, em favor de sua própria ascensão. 

Janelle has moved to North Carolina and is dreaming of her tree farm, Meri and Jen are serving us some lukewarm tea about Robyn, Aurora gets baptized in a horse trough, and Kody wants us to know that he's got washboard abs and buns of steel. Season 19 is back with a bang, and we are here for it! Join our Patreon for more cringey content! https://patreon.com/realitytvcringeFollow us on IG https://instagram.com/realitytvcringeSubscribe to see our raccoon faces on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2CgqXLWjIEKV9PCtH3Kjw?sub_confirmation=1Leave a message for us on SpeakPipe: https://speakpipe.com/realitytvcringeSupport the pod by leaving a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform! Thank you so much!

The Browns head to Sedona, Arizona for some of the most tense, awkward and uNsAFe polygamist marriage therapy we've ever seen! We have so much to discuss this week, so get ready Raccoons! There's so much juicy trash to dine on!!  Join our Patreon for more cringey content! https://patreon.com/realitytvcringeFollow us on IG https://instagram.com/realitytvcringeSubscribe to see our raccoon faces on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2CgqXLWjIEKV9PCtH3Kjw?sub_confirmation=1Leave a message for us on SpeakPipe: https://speakpipe.com/realitytvcringeSupport the pod by leaving a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform! Thank you so much!

The FLDS Split with Centennial Park and Nielsen-Naylor on the 1980s. Is there a mission to rescue FLDS & reclaim their Mormon cousins? David Nielsen weighs in. We'll also ask David what the thinks about Cristina Rosetti's book on Joseph Musser and discuss church services. Check out our conversation... https://youtu.be/MGWFxkq4CEM Don't miss our other conversations with David: https://gospeltangents.com/people/david-nielsen transcript to follow Copyright © 2025 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved Except for book reviews, no content may be reproduced without written permission   transcript to follow Copyright © 2025 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved Except for book reviews, no content may be reproduced without written permissio

The Wall Street Journal has dropped a hit piece on Elon Musk. Their headline suggests Elon Musk is farming out his seed and growing crops for a super-intelligent generation to colonize Mars in the near future. That's the story they wish to tell, and it's the story Ashley St Clair is grateful they will tell it. After all, the only thing she seems to want out of this is to be “not a secret.”The story is behind the paywall and I am not that invested to pay for this and other hysterical bleating from Rupert Murdoch's high-minded Conservative outlet. I was a subscriber for many years but lately, I'm not finding much difference there from everywhere else — it's an endless war on Trump. We get it. You don't like him. We get it. You don't like Elon, either.Instead, I'll draw from this piece from The Independent:St Clair, 26, went public with her claims that she and Musk share a child in February. Now she has claimed that the billionaire offered her a one-time payment of $15 million, plus $100,000 a month until her child turns 21, in exchange for her silence.Well, that probably explains Amber Heard's move to Spain and her mystery baby delivered via surrogacy. As long as she never says Elon Musk fathered it, she can live out her life with money and privacy, plus a baby she always wanted (she did not want Elon).Heard was scorched earth anyway by the time she moved to Spain. Maybe this was the cash infusion that got her there and allowed her to live out her days in comfort caring for her baby girl. Here is a picture of the two of them:Heard, like St Clair, went into this with her eyes open. Unlike Sinclair, and not needing a bounce of fame, Heard (maybe) took the money and ran.By contrast, St Clair seems to very much want everyone to know who fathered her baby, and why wouldn't she? In a time of influencer culture, what could be a better narrative than Mean Old Elon flew her somewhere exotic, filling her head with pretty little lies, and then filling her womb with sperm, whereupon a baby was made?Where did that baby come from? It came from you, Ashley. That's what happens when you spread your legs for Daddy. Take note.To pretend she had no idea this was where the whole thing would end up is absurd. She knew he wanted to father a child with her. She didn't know that no one would ever know about it and what good is sleeping with, much less having a baby with the richest and arguably second most famous man in the world if nobody knows about it.Good for her she came of age in a culture of victimhood. Everyone is a victim, especially grown women, didn't you know? As yet another single mother with a mystery baby, she is a nobody. As one of Elon's baby mamas, however, she can now become a somebody, a superstar of her wildest dreams. Maybe that's right, maybe it isn't, but money is nothing compared to fame, unless you're Amber Heard.St Clair acts like she just gave birth to the b*****d child of King Henry XIII and is fighting for him to be recognized as a royal. And now, has cast herself as the brave martyr, the poor peasant girl the King commanded to lay back and take it. She rejected the offer. “I don't want my son to feel like he's a secret,” St Clair reportedly told Musk's fixer Jared Birchall, who runs Musk's family office.And:St Clair claimed that Musk has used his wealth to silence some of the other women who have had his children, according to the report.And:St Clair gained an insight into Musk's “paranoid” way of thinking when they dated in 2023 after meeting in the spring of that year. Their romance began on Musk's social media platform X after he began to interact with her posts.She was invited by Musk to visit X's headquarters in San Francisco. From there, he took her on a separate trip to Rhode Island on his private plane, where the Space X CEO was visiting one of his sons at college, and then later on a getaway to St. Barts for New Year.During their time together, Musk frequently talked to St Clair about having children, she claimed. “The first time they had sex, Musk joked that they should ‘pick a name' for their future child,” the outlet reports.On the trip to St. Barts, she told Musk that she was ovulating. “What are we waiting for?” he reportedly replied, and their son was conceived, according to St Clair.I'm less interested in the part of the story where Elon Musk wants to populate to colonize Mars with his version of a super-intelligent offspring, or as the Left will very likely dub it, a “master race.” The part of the story I am interested in is the idea that Ashley St Clair, or any woman who spreads her legs for Elon or allows his sperm to be injected into her, is, in any way, a victim.Ashley St Clair knew exactly what she was involving herself in, but she could not stop herself because almost no young woman could. Many young women go through the ritual of pretending to fall in love with a rich old dude so they can then get pregnant and be financially taken care of for the rest of their lives. Everybody knows that. Get that honey, or else no money is the new get that ice, or else no dice. Ashley apparently thought she was Cinderella, that she'd get the fairy tale. Most women want that too. They want the romance. They want the wealth. They want a good father. They want the faithful man. They want a happy ending. They also want to be empowered. They want a man who will listen to them and hang on every word. They want a man who will be attracted to only them for the rest of their lives. They want a country that remains attracted to old women, fat women, and women who are not traditionally pretty. They want it all because they have been told they deserve it all, because they're “worth it.”Well, you can't have it all. If Ashley St Clair wanted a husband and a father for her child, the last person she would so willingly sleep with is Elon Musk, who made no secret of telling her yes, I would love to impregnate you.” But no, I'm not exactly looking for a commitment. What did she expect? He would abandon everything, rush by her side, marry her, and they could, oh, I don't know, go live happily in a SpaceX Tiny House?Fanatical activists are out there calling him a Nazi, fire-bombing Teslas, and trying to destroy his businesses, and here's Ashley whining, WAAAA, pay attention to ME!! That's not to say anyone should approve of plugging willing women in order to produce as many children as possible. But the FLDS does it too, minus the sex with underage children part. That's AmoreI speak from experience. I went to Italy to meet a man I fell in love with on the internet. I spent a month there. I came back pregnant. He was furious. He did not want me to have the baby, like every man who engages in casual sex except Elon Musk. Trust me, the used part is not “have a baby with me, and I'll pay you $15 million to keep it under wraps.” The used part is, “Let's have fun, and if you get pregnant, you'll abort the baby, right?” Would I have loved a real relationship and a real marriage with a happy home and lots of kids? Yes, of course. I wanted the fairy tale, too. But the whining by Ashley St Clair and the pearl-clutching by both the Left and the Right of what these women have CHOSEN to do with their bodies is nauseating. They are not children. They are not Handmaids. They are not victims. Ashley St Clair all but begged him, “Impregnate me Elon!!” And we're supposed to feel sorry for her now?The truth? She wants control of all of it. She wants the lavish lifestyle and to be known as the woman Elon Musk plucked off the internet to father his super-intelligent Mars space force. She was so pretty and so smart he chose her! What else is she going to be? How do you keep that a secret for 20 years? She didn't make that choice for her kid. She made it for herself. Own it, Ashley. And to Conservatives glomming onto this, I will quote an email I just received from the Daily Caller's Editor At Large, Geoffrey Ingersoll:It's for that outcry on the right to become so loud that Trump simply has to part ways with Musk. As far as motivations go, this much could barely be described as ulterior. Onlookers in public can see the real goal.I supported my daughter on my own. I worked jobs that I could do either with her in a backpack (sports photography), sleeping on my chest (movie critic), working from home (horoscope writer) or in a stroller nearby (working as a janitor). Eventually, I built my own business, which was successful enough that we would be fine—a “woman-owned” business everyone on the Left approved of until they found out I voted for Trump.But I don't regret that decision, just as I don't regret flying off to Italy and getting pregnant. Raising my daughter has been the best thing I have ever done, and there is no close second. But it was my decision. Just like it was my bad decision not to have babies I could have had. I wish I could blame feminism or the men who got me pregnant, but I have only myself to blame. And I live with that regret every day of my life.Do I feel sorry for the kids involved because they don't have a father around, and is that good role modeling for men? Sure, I feel bad for them. No, it's not good role modeling for men. Like my daughter, every kid deserves that. I'll never forget when she was dressed up for prom and came out to show me how pretty she looked, and how much it hurt my heart that no father was around to tell her.She's the one who paid the price for MY DECISIONS, just like Ashley's child will pay for hers, for better or worse, but honestly, you could do a lot worse than $15 million plus $2 million more. Take it from someone who once had to scrounge for change because the Tooth Fairy arrived one night unexpectedly, and I had no money to put under her pillow. No one offered me a payout, that's for sure. But it didn't matter how broke we were. That's the thing about parenting: you make it work. You aren't born a parent; you become one. Take responsibility for your own decisions, Ashley. You will need a good explanation when your child gets older, and you have to explain to him why he's so famous now.//end This is a public episode. 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Since Warren Jeffs took over the FLDS Church, there have been many FLDS splits. Centennial Park split off in 1984, and then Nielsen-Naylor split off in the 1990s. David Nielsen is part of the Nielsen-Naylor Group and we'll find more about FLDS through Nielsen-Naylor history. Check out our conversation... https://youtu.be/uyOkEsN_sUQ transcript to follow Copyright © 2025 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved Except for book reviews, no content may be reproduced without written permission   transcript to follow Copyright © 2025 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved Except for book reviews, no content may be reproduced without written permission

The Browns participate in a debate about polygamy in which Robyn feels threatened, Christine feels unsafe, and Kody once again positions himself as a martyr for their religion. Oh how the tables have turned! Join our Patreon for more cringey content! https://patreon.com/realitytvcringeFollow us on IG https://instagram.com/realitytvcringeSubscribe to see our raccoon faces on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2CgqXLWjIEKV9PCtH3Kjw?sub_confirmation=1Leave a message for us on SpeakPipe: https://speakpipe.com/realitytvcringeSupport the pod by leaving a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform! Thank you so much!

The story of Moretta Johnson raises a difficult question: Can someone be both a victim and a perpetrator? Johnson, a child bride of FLDS cult leader Samuel Bateman, was sentenced for her role in the abduction of children from state custody. But at just 19, was she truly responsible for her actions—or was she simply following the only reality she had ever known? This case forces us to examine the disturbing ways cults shape their followers, turning the abused into abusers. How should the justice system handle young people who were raised in these coercive environments? Should they be punished as criminals, or rehabilitated as victims?

Meri and Kody talk about having another baby... AGAIN (hopefully for the last time), the family adjusts to their life in the cul-de-sac, and My SisterWife's Closet merchandise is being sold in a Casino with Mermaids. Yeah. This episode was all over the place, but let's dive in the dumpster and turn this trash into gold! Join our Patreon for more cringey content! https://patreon.com/realitytvcringeFollow us on IG https://instagram.com/realitytvcringeSubscribe to see our raccoon faces on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2CgqXLWjIEKV9PCtH3Kjw?sub_confirmation=1Leave a message for us on SpeakPipe: https://speakpipe.com/realitytvcringeSupport the pod by leaving a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform! Thank you so much!

In this video, we react to "How I Escaped My Cult" and the shocking story of the Word of Life Christian Church. What started as a small congregation quickly spiraled into a place of fear, manipulation, and abuse. With public humiliation, forced confessions, and extreme indoctrination, this church controlled its members to devastating effects.Join us as we break down how faith can turn deadly when power goes unchecked, and why even well-meaning people can be pulled into destructive belief systems. Let us know your thoughts in the comments — we'd love to hear from you.#WordOfLife #ReligiousTrauma #CultSurvivor #HowIEscapedMyCult #FaithAbuse #ReligiousManipulation #CultReactionChapters:00:00:00 How Word of Life Christian Church Controlled Its Members00:03:21 Power Dynamics in Religious Groups00:06:34 Arranged Marriages and Control in FLDS 00:09:49 Influence and Control Tactics within the FLDS Church00:13:15 Decline of the Community and Increasing Desperation 00:16:24 Struggles of Leaving a High-Demand Church00:19:51 Controversial Punishments and Group Dynamics00:23:23 Religious Justification for Abuse 00:26:53 Coercion and Control in Religious Groups00:30:22 Closing Remarks & Looking ForwardJoin our NEW Patreon HERE: https://patreon.com/growingupinpolygamyIf you or someone you love has left polygamy and needs assistance, please reach out to "Holding Out HELP" at 801-548-3492 or visit their website at www.holdingouthelp.orgAt Growing Up In Polygamy our mission is to "Create compassion for communities that have been misunderstood, marginalized and/or abused by their leaders, and to empower those who have left by giving them a platform to share their stories with the world."If you would like to DONATE to this cause you can do so here: https://donorbox.org/growing-up-in-polygamyInsta: @growingupinpolygamyNew website is now up! www.growingupinpolygamy.comTheme Song created by @artcowles Please feel free to reach out to us!growingupinpolygamy@gmail.com

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The Browns celebrate their new homes by holding a boring church service, Leon gets accepted to Westminster, a time capsule is buried in someone's backyard, and Robyn's big secret is that she's a h*e. There's also some juicy Plathville news and we have an exciting announcement for later in the week, so get ready Raccoons! It's about to get litty! Join our Patreon for more cringey content! https://patreon.com/realitytvcringeFollow us on IG https://instagram.com/realitytvcringeSubscribe to see our raccoon faces on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2CgqXLWjIEKV9PCtH3Kjw?sub_confirmation=1Leave a message for us on SpeakPipe: https://speakpipe.com/realitytvcringeSupport the pod by leaving a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform! Thank you so much!

We're diving into the dramatic start of Big Love Season 3, and tensions are running high. Roman Grant's trial is shaking up the community, and Nikki's desperation for her father's approval leads her to betray other women. Barb faces a frightening cancer scare, Margie struggles with the loss of her mother, and despite it all, Bill is still determined to court Ana as a fourth wife. The weight of polygamy is becoming impossible to ignore — even Bill starts questioning if he's a good man for living the principle. Join us as we break down all the drama, heartbreak, and tough questions in this intense season opener!Chapters:00:00:00 Intense Start to Big Love Season 3 00:04:43 Examination of LDS Membership Dynamics and Social Pressure00:09:34 Evolving Perspectives on Racism within Mormonism00:14:35 Complex Family Dynamics00:19:31 The Influence of LDS Church Standards00:24:25 The Controversy of Polygamy and Celestial Kingdom Beliefs00:29:41 Family Secrets and Manipulation 00:34:38 Life in the FLDS and the Absence of Birth Certificates00:40:15 Nikki's Realization of Her Father's True Nature BigLove #BigLoveHBO #Polygamy #SisterWives #FLDS #MormonFundamentalism #TVReaction #DramaSeries #RealityCheckJoin our NEW Patreon HERE: https://patreon.com/growingupinpolygamyIf you or someone you love has left polygamy and needs assistance, please reach out to "Holding Out HELP" at 801-548-3492 or visit their website at www.holdingouthelp.orgAt Growing Up In Polygamy our mission is to "Create compassion for communities that have been misunderstood, marginalized and/or abused by their leaders, and to empower those who have left by giving them a platform to share their stories with the world."If you would like to DONATE to this cause you can do so here: https://donorbox.org/growing-up-in-polygamyInsta: @growingupinpolygamyNew website is now up! www.growingupinpolygamy.comTheme Song created by @artcowles Please feel free to reach out to us!growingupinpolygamy@gmail.com✅SUBSCRIBE NOW : https://shorturl.at/inqrE#like #comment #post #share and #encourage other to #subscribe to the channel.

Dive into the disturbing reality of child brides in the FLDS (Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints) under Warren Jeffs' leadership. This video explores the dark underbelly of polygamy, coercion, and generational control within cults like the FLDS in Caliente, Nevada. Learn how leaders manipulated families, exploited young girls, and isolated members from society. We'll also discuss the broader impact of coercive practices and how individuals can break free from these oppressive environments. Key Topics Covered are; FLDS and Warren Jeffs' role in child marriages, Life inside fundamentalist polygamous cults, Coercive practices in generational cults, The harrowing experiences of young brides forced into marriage. #FLDS #Polygamy #ChildBrides #WarrenJeffs #CultAwareness #KingstonClan #AllredGroup #BarlowFamily #CalienteNevada #Cults #CultsAndCoercion #ExposingCults #FLDSChurch #PolygamyExposed #BreakFreeWatch, learn, and share to raise awareness about the dangers of polygamy and cult practices.=======================================Order a copy of Deceived or She Knew No Fear and get the book signed for free! https://www.ProfilingEvil.comDONATE to Profiling Evil: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=T54JX76RZ455SSUPPORT our Podcasts: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1213394/support

This is a throwback episode with Brian Hales from 2017. Brian is the author of Joseph Smith's Polygamy, Volumes 1-3, and it's just in time for the Journal of Mormon Polygamy Conference this weekend at the University of Utah. Check out our conversation.... https://youtu.be/WVs0ypGKq5o Copyright © 2025 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved Except for book reviews, no content may be reproduced without written permission Canadian Polygamy – Should it be Legal? The Interview GT:  Well I'd like to welcome everybody out here to Gospel Tangents Podcast.  I'm really excited to talk to Dr. Brian Hales.  He's the expert on polygamy, or one of the experts I guess. I'm grateful to have you here and thank you for letting me take some of your time today. Brian:  Rick it's really a privilege for me to be here. GT:  Well thanks.  One of the things I'd like to do is to introduce you to my audience a little bit.  Typically I try to talk to a lot of historians who are doctors but you are the first physician, although I have talked to a physician's assistant as well.  Could you tell us a little bit about your background, even in medicine?  I think you're a Utah man.  Is that right? Brian:  I am actually.  I went to Utah State, grew up in Logan and got a medical degree from University of Utah, so I have a little bit of the Ute blood in me as well. GT:  Aggie and Utah, ok. Brian:  Aggies primarily.  Then I had a member of my family who was involved with Mormon fundamentalism and that kind of steered me over into thinking about polygamy.  This is back in 1989 so it's been quite some time ago.  At that point I was in a residency for anesthesia and I do tell people that my books are part of my full anesthesia services.  You've probably heard me say that joke, but I got interested then in Mormon fundamentalism and published a book, co-authored a book in 1991 dealing with that topic but then later a couple of other books. People were asking me about Joseph Smith's polygamy, and I didn't have answers and really I would argue none of the books did.  Todd Compton's book has some things that were very helpful but he had written biographies and it wasn't focused specifically on Joseph, so there was still a lot of room for research and to also try to figure out some of the historical aspects that really were just big question marks I think in a lot of people's minds. So in 2006-2007 I hired Don Bradley who is a dear friend but also a remarkable researcher and he went out and did a lot of research for me, gathered documents, and I told him to get everything:  anti-Mormon or supportive, whatever he could find.  We wanted to get every known document, and it was interesting because after we had been going about six months, it became obvious that if we kept going, eventually we would be able to put either a transcript or at least a reference to every known document on polygamy within the volumes that we were putting together.  So we got kind of excited about that but that was mostly Don Bradley's work.  But his help, I put together three volumes (vol 1, vol 2, vol 3) on polygamy.  There's been a few new things come out.  This was in 2013 that they were published, but not a lot has come out but a few very important things that we can talk about. GT:  Yeah we'll definitely want to talk about that.  Well great!  I'm glad you talked about how you got interested in fundamentalist Mormonism, I guess.  There are different branches.  Could you just kind of briefly give a sketch of the main ones? I guess we've got the FLDS, AUB.  Are there any others?  Could you give a background on Mormon fundamentalism? Brian:  Well do you mind if I just talk about what's going on in Canada right now? GT:  Sure, that would be great. Brian:  I just got back last week, it was a week ago today from Cranbrook, [British Columbia,] Canada.  That is where they are holding a trial right now for two leading polygamists:  Winston Blackmore and J...

Everyone has moved into their cul-de-sac mansions besides Meri and Leon is NOT happy about that, Kody forces the wives to make his Mommy's Famous Caramels, and Robyn gifts Kody her social security card for Christmas. Lots to discuss in this otherwise boring episode, so come on Raccoons! Let's get trashy! Join our Patreon for more cringey content! https://patreon.com/realitytvcringeFollow us on IG https://instagram.com/realitytvcringeSubscribe to see our raccoon faces on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2CgqXLWjIEKV9PCtH3Kjw?sub_confirmation=1Leave a message for us on SpeakPipe: https://speakpipe.com/realitytvcringeSupport the pod by leaving a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform! Thank you so much!

Tony Alamo and Warren Jeffs—two self-proclaimed prophets who built their empires on fear, control, and manipulation. In this video, we react to How I Escaped My Cult: Tony Alamo and break down the disturbing similarities between Alamo's group and the FLDS under Jeffs. From isolating their followers to taking child brides, both men used their so-called divine authority to justify unthinkable abuses. How did they gain so much power? And what can we learn from the survivors who escaped? Let's dive in.

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For years, Rachel Jeffs lived behind the walls of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ-Latter Day Saints, the FLDS. There, she was abused: physically, mentally and sexually, by Warren Jeffs, the leader of the polygamist group. He was also her father. Rachel has managed to escape the group, and in doing so, is telling the world about her experience as a member of the FLDS, and the control that women inside the group live under. In this episode of Off Script, she shares her story with host Andrew Iden. It's a story of bravery and survival, how she escaped, and even her current views on religion and spirituality. GET RACHEL'S BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Breaking-Free-Escaped-Polygamy-Father/dp/0062670522 JOIN OUR PATREON: http://www.deviantpodcast.com Visit DEVIANT's socials: http://www.instagram.com/deviant.podcast http://www.tiktok.com/@deviant.podcast Copyright 2025 Cold Open Media LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today our guest is Amanda Rae, host of YouTube channel by the same name and former member of the Kingston Clan, or the Order, a polygamist group in Utah, not to be confused with the FLDS. Some of you may remember our previous guest Priscilla from the same group - both of these gals were on Escaping Polygamy. Amanda's going to tell us who the Kingstons are, how many mothers she had, and the principle of “pure Kingston blood” that led to people sometimes intermarrying with relatives - some of whom were underage girls. She'll tell us about how her 2 years at public school helped her think critically about the differences between what the cult SAID about outsiders and people of color - versus the reality that they were just normal people, how children as young as 9 are sent to work after school, and why the day she left began with a physical altercation with a grown man in the group. See resources below if you're in need of therapy or support: https://holdingouthelp.org/ https://voicesfordignity.com/ BUY OUR MERCH!! bit.ly/trustmemerch Got your own story about cults, extreme belief, or abuse of power? Leave a voicemail or text us at 347-86-TRUST (347-868-7878) OR shoot us an email at TrustMePod@gmail.com INSTAGRAM: @TrustMePodcast @oohlalola @meaganelizabeth11 TWITTER: @TrustMeCultPod @ohlalola @baberahamhicks TIKTOK: @TrustMeCultPodcast

Every wife gets the keys to their homes in the cul-de-sac except for Meri, who couldn't help but make last minute changes in search of perfection. Cry harder, Meri! You did this to yourself! Join our Patreon for more cringey content! https://patreon.com/realitytvcringeFollow us on IG https://instagram.com/realitytvcringeSubscribe to see our raccoon faces on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2CgqXLWjIEKV9PCtH3Kjw?sub_confirmation=1Leave a message for us on SpeakPipe: https://speakpipe.com/realitytvcringeSupport the pod by leaving a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform! Thank you so much!

In this video, we react to How I Left My Cult and its episode on the FLDS and Yearning for Zion Ranch. The documentary does a great job covering Warren Jeffs' rise to power and the experiences of his 8th wife and her son, but one thing stood out to us—how it makes it seem like the FLDS is down to just a “handful” of people. The truth is, the FLDS is still thousands strong. Join us as we break down what the show got right, what it missed, and what's really happening with the FLDS today. #FLDS #WarrenJeffs #HowILeftMyCult #ExMormon #cultsurvivor Chapters: 00:00:00 FLDS History and Warren Jeffs' Impact 00:02:45 Exploring Different Perspectives: Vicky and Wendell's Stories 00:05:30 Polygamy Beliefs in FLDS vs. LDS 00:08:20 Warren Jeffs' Capture and the Impact on FLDS Members 00:11:27 Leaving the Church: Family and Emotional Impact 00:14:50 The Impact of CPS Raids on FLDS Families 00:17:51 Ranch Raid Revelations 00:20:39 Leaving the Ranch: Vicki and Wendell's Journey 00:23:45 The Enduring Influence of Warren Jeffs Get your tickets to the Holding Out Help Gala HERE: https://event.auctria.com/3081aa38-737b-436c-9dfb-6c934233a243/ Join our NEW Patreon HERE: https://patreon.com/growingupinpolygamy If you or someone you love has left polygamy and needs assistance, please reach out to "Holding Out HELP" at 801-548-3492 or visit their website at www.holdingouthelp.org At Growing Up In Polygamy our mission is to "Create compassion for communities that have been misunderstood, marginalized and/or abused by their leaders, and to empower those who have left by giving them a platform to share their stories with the world." If you would like to DONATE to this cause you can do so here: https://donorbox.org/growing-up-in-polygamy Insta: @growingupinpolygamy New website is now up! www.growingupinpolygamy.com Theme Song created by @artcowles Please feel free to reach out to us! growingupinpolygamy@gmail.com ✅SUBSCRIBE NOW : https://shorturl.at/inqrE #like #comment #post #share and #encourage other to #subscribe to the channel.

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The eldest Brown kids are off to college, the cul-de-sac homes are still under construction, and Robyn drags the family to another expo to promote My Sisterwife's Closet and...spoiler! It's another failure, and we love to see it! Join our Patreon for more cringey content! https://patreon.com/realitytvcringeFollow us on IG https://instagram.com/realitytvcringeSubscribe to see our raccoon faces on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2CgqXLWjIEKV9PCtH3Kjw?sub_confirmation=1Leave a message for us on SpeakPipe: https://speakpipe.com/realitytvcringeSupport the pod by leaving a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform! Thank you so much!

In this episode, we dive into Big Love Season 2 and unpack the aftermath of Barb's "Mother of the Year" disaster. Is she finally realizing she never truly wanted polygamy? Meanwhile, Roman Grant continues to run Juniper Creek like his personal kingdom—but now, there's a new prophet on the run, and the similarities to Warren Jeffs are uncanny. So, which real-life group is Juniper Creek actually based on? And why do these polygamous leaders always have underage brides?Join us as we break it all down and compare Big Love to real-life polygamous communities! Let us know your thoughts in the comments!#BigLove #FLDS #Polygamy #WarrenJeffs #ExMormon #CultSurvivor #SisterWives #Mormonism #ReligiousTraumaChapters:00:00:00 Big Love Season 2 Tensions Arise 00:02:46 Struggles and Challenges in Polygamous Relationships00:05:54 The Complexities of Living a Plural Marriage Life00:09:10 Handling Family Jealousies in Plural Marriages 00:12:20 The Bridal Registry Book: A Creepy Tradition 00:15:20 The Impact of Polygamist Practices on Public Perception00:18:17 Rhonda's Spiritual Awakening and Inner Conflict 00:21:17 Advocates Helping to Escape Polygamy 00:24:24 Exploring FLDS Family Dynamics Join our NEW Patreon HERE: https://patreon.com/growingupinpolygamyIf you or someone you love has left polygamy and needs assistance, please reach out to "Holding Out HELP" at 801-548-3492 or visit their website at www.holdingouthelp.orgAt Growing Up In Polygamy our mission is to "Create compassion for communities that have been misunderstood, marginalized and/or abused by their leaders, and to empower those who have left by giving them a platform to share their stories with the world."If you would like to DONATE to this cause you can do so here: https://donorbox.org/growing-up-in-polygamyInsta: @growingupinpolygamyNew website is now up! www.growingupinpolygamy.comTheme Song created by @artcowles Please feel free to reach out to us!growingupinpolygamy@gmail.com✅SUBSCRIBE NOW : https://shorturl.at/inqrE#like #comment #post #share and #encourage other to #subscribe to the channel.

In part two of our interview with Jaden Jeffs, he reveals the shocking and disturbing revelations that his father, Warren Jeffs, has been sending to his family from prison. As the self-proclaimed prophet of the FLDS, Warren continues to control his followers—even from behind bars. Jaden shares how these messages became too much to bear, the impact they had on his mother and siblings, and why they ultimately led him to leave the FLDS and escape his father's control.This eye-opening conversation sheds light on the lasting influence of Warren Jeffs and the painful decisions Jaden had to make to break free.

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This week we take the journey into the Four Lives of Kody's Wives... Robyn is the obvious favorite and the only one who gets to go on dates, Janelle is effectively a single mom parenting her emotional teens, Christine is the perpetual basement wife and #TeamTooMuch, and Meri is pretending like her marriage with Kody isn't doomed. Oh, and apparently, Meri, Kody and Robyn are the reason the cul-de-sac homes are delayed. Things are getting juicy, y'all! Join our Patreon for more cringey content! https://patreon.com/realitytvcringeFollow us on IG https://instagram.com/realitytvcringeSubscribe to see our raccoon faces on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2CgqXLWjIEKV9PCtH3Kjw?sub_confirmation=1Leave a message for us on SpeakPipe: https://speakpipe.com/realitytvcringeSupport the pod by leaving a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform! Thank you so much!

Ever wondered how accurate Big Love is when it comes to polygamy? In this reaction to Big Love Season 1, Episodes 6-12, we dive deep into the striking similarities between Juniper Creek and the real FLDS community where Sam was raised. From leadership dynamics to family control, the parallels are shocking.We also break down how the Henrickson family navigates life as polygamists in mainstream Utah Mormon culture, exposing the hidden tensions and unspoken rules that shape their world. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more reactions and discussions on polygamy, fundamentalism, and Mormon culture.#BigLove #FLDS #Polygamy #MormonCulture #ExMormon #Fundamentalism #FLDSReality #ReactionVideo #sisterwivesseason Get your tickets to the Holding Out Help Gala HERE: https://event.auctria.com/3081aa38-737b-436c-9dfb-6c934233a243/Chapters:00:00:00 Real-Life Parallels in Big Love Season 1 00:04:55 The Repentance Process in the FLDS Church00:09:50 Power Struggles in Juniper Creek00:14:42 Hierarchies and Secrecy in Polygamous Families00:19:34 Complex Family Dynamics and Marriage Votes00:24:34 LDS Church and Polygamy: Complex Relationships 00:29:34 Understanding Mormon Missionary Practices00:34:16 Navigating Utah's Mormon Culture and Conversion Dynamics00:39:18 Polygamy and Secrecy in LDS Leadership Join our NEW Patreon HERE: https://patreon.com/growingupinpolygamyIf you or someone you love has left polygamy and needs assistance, please reach out to "Holding Out HELP" at 801-548-3492 or visit their website at www.holdingouthelp.orgAt Growing Up In Polygamy our mission is to "Create compassion for communities that have been misunderstood, marginalized and/or abused by their leaders, and to empower those who have left by giving them a platform to share their stories with the world."If you would like to DONATE to this cause you can do so here: https://donorbox.org/growing-up-in-polygamyInsta: @growingupinpolygamyNew website is now up! www.growingupinpolygamy.comTheme Song created by @artcowles Please feel free to reach out to us!growingupinpolygamy@gmail.com✅SUBSCRIBE NOW : https://shorturl.at/inqrE#like #comment #post #share and #encourage other to #subscribe to the channel.

What was it like growing up as the son of Warren Jeffs, the infamous FLDS prophet? In this exclusive interview, Jaden Jeffs shares his firsthand experience of life inside the inner circle of the FLDS church. From living in the prophet's home alongside his 80 wives to moving between secret compounds in Texas and other states, Jaden reveals what life was really like behind closed doors. He offers rare insights into the power, control, and fear that shaped his childhood under one of the most notorious religious leaders in modern history.Don't miss this eye-opening conversation!

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We are traveling back in time to Season 6 where the family is still living in Vegas rentals, Meri still can't decide if she wants to have another baby, and Robyn forces the family to launch My Sisterwife's Closet. This, to the surprise of no one, is a complete f*cking failure, and we are here for it, Raccoons! This is the kind of trashy TV we love! Subscribe for more uncensored, cringey content: https://patreon.com/realitytvcringeFollow us on IG https://instagram.com/realitytvcringeSubscribe to see our raccoon faces on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2CgqXLWjIEKV9PCtH3Kjw?sub_confirmation=1Leave a message for us on SpeakPipe: https://speakpipe.com/realitytvcringeSupport the pod by leaving a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform! Thank you so much!

Did Big Love get it right? In this video, we dive into episodes 2-5 of Big Love and break down how the show portrays Utah culture, mainstream Mormonism, and FLDS polygamy. We compare the Henrickson family's version of plural marriage—living "the principle" without religious ties—to real-world polygamous groups. From secrecy and jealousy to the complexities of multiple wives, we'll separate fact from fiction and share insights from our own experiences. Let's talk about what Big Love nailed, what it missed, and how polygamy actually works in these communities!Chapters:00:00:00 Analyzing "Big Love": Representation of Utah and Mormon Culture00:05:13 Understanding Utah's Mormon Culture 00:09:49 The Significance of Garment Lines in Mormon Culture00:14:56 Seminary and Utah Culture 00:20:11 Experiences of Fasting in FLDS vs Mainstream LDS Church 00:25:32 Origins of the Garment in LDS and FLDS 00:30:54 The Complexity of Belief and the Role of Women 00:36:23 The Complexity of Freedom and Obedience00:41:33 Exploring Jealousy and Relationships in Polygamous MarriagesJoin our NEW Patreon HERE: https://patreon.com/growingupinpolygamyIf you or someone you love has left polygamy and needs assistance, please reach out to "Holding Out HELP" at 801-548-3492 or visit their website at www.holdingouthelp.orgAt Growing Up In Polygamy our mission is to "Create compassion for communities that have been misunderstood, marginalized and/or abused by their leaders, and to empower those who have left by giving them a platform to share their stories with the world."If you would like to DONATE to this cause you can do so here: https://donorbox.org/growing-up-in-polygamyInsta: @growingupinpolygamyNew website is now up! www.growingupinpolygamy.comTheme Song created by @artcowles Please feel free to reach out to us!growingupinpolygamy@gmail.com✅SUBSCRIBE NOW : https://shorturl.at/inqrE#like #comment #post #share and #encourage other to #subscribe to the channel #BigLove #MormonCulture #FLDS #Polygamy #UtahLife #ExMormon #RealityCheck #mormon

You've been asking for it, and it's finally here—our reaction to Big Love!

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It's the midseason finale and Janelle is moving to North Carolina, leaving Kody's balding a** behind. Robyn petitions Aurora to concoct a fake (and very boring) baptismal storyline to keep the $$ flowing, Meri is closing down the haunted B&B, and Christine is still madly in love with David. Season 19 is now on hiatus until "the spring," leaving us eagerly awaiting the return of F*CKIN' SUKANYA KRISHNAN for the Tell-All's.... Ugh. Why does TLC hate us so much?! We will be taking next week off from the general pod, because if The Browns can do it, so can we! We WILL be returning February 12th to dive back into Sister Wives Rewinds until Season 19 comes back, so stay tuned!! Subscribe for more uncensored, cringey content: https://patreon.com/realitytvcringeFollow us on IG https://instagram.com/realitytvcringeSubscribe to see our raccoon faces on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2CgqXLWjIEKV9PCtH3Kjw?sub_confirmation=1Leave a message for us on SpeakPipe: https://speakpipe.com/realitytvcringeSupport the pod by leaving a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform! Thank you so much!

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Janelle and Meri have finally lawyered up, Christine continues to bore us with her latest AirBnb venture, Kody and Robyn go to Coyote Pass to paint picnic tables and somehow, we are still not at the season finale! What is going on, TLC?! Subscribe for more uncensored, cringey content: https://patreon.com/realitytvcringeFollow us on IG https://instagram.com/realitytvcringeSubscribe to see our raccoon faces on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2CgqXLWjIEKV9PCtH3Kjw?sub_confirmation=1Leave a message for us on SpeakPipe: https://speakpipe.com/realitytvcringeSupport the pod by leaving a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform! Thank you so much!

We take more calls from dumpsters around the world, one of which elated us!! You won't want to miss this one! Subscribe for more uncensored, cringey content: https://patreon.com/realitytvcringeFollow us on IG https://instagram.com/realitytvcringeSubscribe to see our raccoon faces on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2CgqXLWjIEKV9PCtH3Kjw?sub_confirmation=1Leave a message for us on SpeakPipe: https://speakpipe.com/realitytvcringeSupport the pod by leaving a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform! Thank you so much!

Jen and Meri talk about Coyote Pass and Meri's dating life, Janelle buys a flower farm, Christine buys an Air B&B, and Kody trauma dumps on an unsuspecting realtor. This episode was full of juicy information! Now this is what we want, TLC! Keep it up! Subscribe for more uncensored, cringey content: https://patreon.com/realitytvcringeFollow us on IG https://instagram.com/realitytvcringeSubscribe to see our raccoon faces on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2CgqXLWjIEKV9PCtH3Kjw?sub_confirmation=1Leave a message for us on SpeakPipe: https://speakpipe.com/realitytvcringeSupport the pod by leaving a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform! Thank you so much!

Short Creek consists of the twin FLDS cities of Hildale, Utah & Colorado City, Arizona. Come along as Rick Bennett visits these 2 communities that were founded on the Utah-Arizona border to escape prosecution for polygamy. We'll visit Warren Jeffs house which is now the "Most Wanted Hotel" because Warren Jeffs was on the FBI Most Wanted List. Check it out! https://youtu.be/XPFPXiCjJ-g polygamy polygamy Don't miss our other episodes on Mormon fundamentalism! https://gospeltangents.com/denominations/fundamentalism/ Copyright © 2025 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved Except for book reviews, no content may be reproduced without written permission. transcript to follow Copyright © 2025 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved Except for book reviews, no content may be reproduced without written permission.

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This week's episode was infuriating. Really, TLC? You're gonna show us the footage from Christine's wedding special AGAIN?! This settles it. TLC hates their fanbase. But are we going to stop watching? Of course not! Subscribe for more uncensored, cringey content: https://patreon.com/realitytvcringeFollow us on IG https://instagram.com/realitytvcringeSubscribe to see our raccoon faces on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2CgqXLWjIEKV9PCtH3Kjw?sub_confirmation=1Leave a message for us on SpeakPipe: https://speakpipe.com/realitytvcringeSupport the pod by leaving a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform! Thank you so much!

Robyn falls off a 4-wheeler and almost has to be life flighted out of Coyote Pass, Kody continues to rewrite history and blame everyone else for it, Meri cuts up her anniversary quilt at Kody (and Robyn's) behest, and we get to see the same footage of Christine's wedding... AGAIN! Subscribe for more uncensored, cringey content: https://patreon.com/realitytvcringeFollow us on IG https://instagram.com/realitytvcringeSubscribe to see our raccoon faces on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2CgqXLWjIEKV9PCtH3Kjw?sub_confirmation=1Leave a message for us on SpeakPipe: https://speakpipe.com/realitytvcringeSupport the pod by leaving a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform! Thank you so much!