Podcasts about former mormon

*Content Warning: Many mentions of physical abuse &  sexual abuse*  Tricked into moving to Iraq at age 14, Ellaf was separated from her mother and forced into a chiId marriage by her father who felt she was too much of a burden to raise. Ellaf's husband was even more controlling than her father and knew that he could get away with hurting her in many ways, because she was alone in an unfamiliar country and didn't know the culture or the language. Forbidden to use birth control, she had 3 chiIdren before she was 21 years old and after years of suffering, courageously stood up to both her husband and father and got away. This is her story of perseverance and victory against all odds. Click here to watch on YouTube Connect with EllafIG @ellaf_altamimi**FULLY BOOKED** Our C2C vacation where we can meet you in real life and go on adventures together has sold out!  However, you can add yourself to our waitlist in case of cancellations.  Click here to go to the official booking page Our Merch! Patreon: Patreon.com/cultstoconsciousnessVenmo @sheliseannAny donations are welcome and appreciated to support the making of this podcastWebsite CultsToConsciousness.comFind Shelise on Social media!Instagram @cultstoconsciousnessHost Instagram @sheliseannTikTok @cults.to.consciousnessTwitter @cultstoconTheme Song Produced and Composed by Christian Guevara**Disclaimer: Thanks for joining us at Cults to Consciousness. This storytelling podcast is meant to be for entertainment purposes only and does not substitute for medical advice. We may discuss triggering topics and we ask that you make your personal mental health a priority. Lastly, the opinions of our guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the host.**

*Content Warning: self harm, physical abuse*  Anonymous YouTuber Apostate Aladdin shares his story of becoming a man in an environment that used fear to keep boys and girls and men and women separated. This intense fear that men need to be kept away so they don't act on their uncontrollable desires, left him feeling scared, targeted, alone and shameful. Here we learn about purity culture through a different lens and how he was able to overcome his fear of interacting with women so he could create positive friendships and relationships.Click here to watch on YouTubeLive episodes together where we discuss the similarities and differences between Islam and Mormonism:Part 1Part 2Part 3 Find Apostate AladdinYouTube: @apostatealaddinIG: @apostatealaddin LinkTree **FULLY BOOKED** Our C2C vacation where we can meet you in real life and go on adventures together has sold out! However,  you can add yourself to our waitlist in case of cancellations.   Click here to go to the official booking page Why AA wears a mask and has a pseudonymSpecifically AA's experience & not every Muslim's experienceApostate as a derogatory termWhat kind of interactions were allowed with the opposite sexA young AA getting in trouble for liking a girlTW: CA- What happened when AA was caught texting a girlVague rules within the purity culture he experiencedEven young boys weren't allowed certain places aloneWhat these restrictions did to the minds of boys and menThe nightmare of pubertyWhat happened when AA realized masturbation was considered a sinThe pilgrimage- feeling unworthy Was dating allowed?Does the hypersexualizaiton create odd turn ons?When did AA start pushing the boundaries?When did AA begin to have healthy interactions with women?What did AA find about Islam that he didn't resonate with?Did he convert his GF to being a Muslim?Where did AA land in his spirituality and relationships?Our Merch! Patreon: Patreon.com/cultstoconsciousnessVenmo @sheliseannAny donations are welcome and appreciated to support the making of this podcastWebsite CultsToConsciousness.comFind Shelise on Social media!Instagram @cultstoconsciousnessHost Instagram @sheliseannTikTok @cults.to.consciousnessTwitter @cultstoconTheme Song Produced and Composed by Christian Guevara**Disclaimer: Thanks for joining us at Cults to Consciousness. This storytelling podcast is meant to be for entertainment purposes only and does not substitute for medical advice. We may discuss triggering topics and we ask that you make your personal mental health a priority. Lastly, the opinions of our guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the host.**

*Content Warning: Domestic Violence, SA, CA* Determined to fight for the human rights of the oppressed, Yasmine Mohammed speaks out and shares her experiences with Islam extremism.  Her mother forced her to marry a terrorist and it wasn't until she fell pregnant with a daughter that made her realize she had to escape in order to secure her a better life. In search of freedom, she also found her voice and now she platforms countless other people who share their experiences. Find and support Yasmine!Her book: “Unveiled: How Western Liberals Empower Radical Islam” The Yasmine Mohammed PodcastYouTube: @yasminemohammedxx Non-Profit: Free Hearts Free Minds Website: https://www.yasminemohammed.com/IG @yasmohammedxx **FULLY BOOKED** Our C2C vacation where we can meet you in real life and go on adventures together has sold out! However,  you can add yourself to our waitlist in case of cancellations.   Click here to go to the official booking page Why is critiquing Islam is such a sensitive subject?What are some of the dangers of speaking out against Islam?Muslims vs the Islamic religion as a wholeYasmine on the current situation in GazaTW: R*pe, SA- prisoners of war How does this relate to Islamic doctrine?The nuance of Islam vs Palestine Some of the good that has happenedHow Yasmine's mother got more fundamentalistForced to marry a member of Al-QaedaWhat were some of the rules Yasmine had to follow as a chiId?TW: CA & SA- What was her stepfather like outside of his religious adherence?Did Yasmine ever fully believe in Islam?TW: DV& r*pe- Yasmine's first week of marriageHow did racism effect Yasmine's ability to get help?Yasmine gets pregnant and has a daughterHow University opened her mindWhat was the deconstruction process like for Yasmine?Creating your own values and morals after leaving a high demand religion How did Yasmine's daughter impact her drive to change their lives? Our Merch! Patreon: Patreon.com/cultstoconsciousnessVenmo @sheliseannAny donations are welcome and appreciated to support the making of this podcastWebsite CultsToConsciousness.comFind Shelise on Social media!Instagram @cultstoconsciousnessHost Instagram @sheliseannTikTok @cults.to.consciousnessTwitter @cultstoconTheme Song Produced and Composed by Christian Guevara**Disclaimer: Thanks for joining us at Cults to Consciousness. This storytelling podcast is meant to be for entertainment purposes only and does not substitute for medical advice. We may discuss triggering topics and we ask that you make your personal mental health a priority. Lastly, the opinions of our guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the host.**

In 1842 Joseph Smith published 13 articles of faith for his new Mormon church. In this episode we talk about the first article, which is all about God. How does it compare to biblical Christianity?Find the official LDS Article of Faith at their website here. LDS:“We believe in God, the Eternal Father, and in His Son, Jesus Christ, and in the Holy Ghost.”This sounds trinitarianLDS:Father has a body of flesh and bones, D&C 130:22.I saw two Personages, whose brightness and glory, JS—H 1:17.ordained in … the Council of the Eternal God of all other gods, D&C 121:32.AC: We believe in a sovereign, triune God. By His power He spoke the world into existence. God alone is self-determined, self-governed, and self-sufficient. He is eternally existent in three persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. Each possesses all the attributes of deity. All are equal in power and glory. (Rom. 1:18-20; John 1:18; 1 Cor. 2:16; Deut. 6:4; Matt. 3:16-17; 28:19; Isa. 46:10).AC: We believe Jesus Christ was, is, and always will be the Son of God. He was born of a virgin, lived a sinless life, performed many signs and wonders, died on a cross, and rose from the dead in a glorified body. He ascended to the right hand of God the Father where He continually makes intercession for His people. At the appointed time He will come again to earth to consummate God's plan in salvation history. (Matt. 1:20-23; John 1:1,2; Rom. 3:24, 25; Rom. 8:34; Phil 2:5-10; 2 Cor. 5:21; Heb. 1:1-3; Heb. 7:25).LDS:Is the Son of God the very Eternal Father, Alma 11:38.called the Son of God, because he received not of the fulness at the first, D&C 93:14.AC: We believe in the Holy Spirit's effective role in God's plan for His Kingdom. Without the influence of the Holy Spirit no one can participate in Kingdom Life. The Spirit's first (and necessary) work is in conversion: to enlighten sinners and awaken them to their need for a Savior. At the point of salvation the Holy Spirit immediately indwells believers and begins empowering them to live to please God. The Spirit also gives them a new identity, assuring them of their proper standing with God. (John 14:16,17,26; 16:7-15; Rom. 8:9; 1 Cor. 3:16; 6:19; Gal. 5:22-26; Eph. 1:13-14).LDS: my Spirit shall be in your hearts, D&C 84:88.Holy Ghost … is a personage of Spirit, D&C 130:22.--The Unveiling Mormonism podcast pulls back the curtain on Mormon history, culture and doctrine. Join us for new episodes every Monday. Find resources to talk about these episodes at pursueGOD.org/mormonism.Help others go "full circle" as a follower of Jesus through our 12-week Pursuit series.Click here to learn more about how to use these resources at home, with a small group, or in a one-on-one discipleship relationship.Got questions or want to leave a note? Email us at podcast@pursueGOD.org.Donate Now --Notes

**Content Warning: DV, rape, SA** Tia Levings discusses her dark reality in Christian fundamentalism, with evangelical patriarchy and religious trauma.  Having appeared in the Amazon docu-series, Shiny Happy People, and written a harrowing memoir, A Well-Trained Wife she reveals how she had to save herself and her family and details the ways that extreme views can manifest in a marriage.Recruited into the fundamentalist Quiverfull movement as a young wife, Tia Levings learned that being a good Christian meant following a list of additional life principles––a series of secret, special rules to obey. Being a godly and submissive wife in Christian Patriarchy included strict discipline, isolation, and an alternative lifestyle that appeared wholesome to outsiders. Women were to be silent, “keepers of the home.” But in the patriarchy, a woman with opinions is in danger, and eventually, Tia faced an urgent and extreme choice: stay and face dire consequences, or flee with her children.Click here to watch on YouTubePre order Tia's book: A Well-Trained WifeFind Tia on social media!IG:  @tialevingswriterThe Anti-Fundamentalist**FULLY BOOKED** Our C2C vacation where we can meet you in real life and go on adventures together has sold out! However,  you can add yourself to our waitlist in case of cancellations.   Click here to go to the official booking page How Tia was raised that led to falling prey to her husbandDid Tia's parents read her book?Nightmarish doctrine Tia learned in her youthAll that's needed is a submissive and willing spiritYou will drown in a lake of fire if you are not pleasing to GodSelling the patriarchal movement to women- what that literally meansNot allowed to have anything for yourself as a womanTW: Domestic ab*se- calling it a "correction"How Tia emerged from the isolation through secret online communication with womenWhat it was like being a mother within this ab*sive realityTia decided to escape when she saw how it was hurting her chiIdren Tia's escape storyHow Tia's children handled it all When did Tia feel safe enough to deconstruct and begin healing?Advice for someone going through a similar situationOur Merch! Patreon: Patreon.com/cultstoconsciousnessVenmo @sheliseannAny donations are welcome and appreciated to support the making of this podcastWebsite CultsToConsciousness.comFind Shelise on Social media!Instagram @cultstoconsciousnessHost Instagram @sheliseannTikTok @cults.to.consciousnessTwitter @cultstoconTheme Song Produced and Composed by Christian Guevara**Disclaimer: Thanks for joining us at Cults to Consciousness. This storytelling podcast is meant to be for entertainment purposes only and does not substitute for medical advice. We may discuss triggering topics and we ask that you make your personal mental health a priority. Lastly, the opinions of our guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the host.**

Daniella grew up in the Children of God and Mike in Scientology. Together they discuss ways that the military, of which they were both in for many years,  is cultic and their differing perspectives. Click here to watch on YouTubeFind Mike!YouTube: @mikebrown101Mike's Interview: “How Scientology Almost Killed His Elderly Mother” Find Daniella!IG: @daniellamyoung_ TikTok: search #groupbehaviorgalWebsite: https://www.uncultureyourself.com/Amazon: "Uncultured: A Memoir" Previous episodes with Daniella“Her Horrific Childhood in the CHILDREN OF GOD S*x Cult ft. Daniella” “Her Parallels Between Children of God S*x Cult & the US Military ft. Daniella Mestyanek Young” “Escaping CHILDREN OF GOD, the Aftermath (ft. Daniella Mestyanek Young)” **FULLY BOOKED** Our C2C vacation where we can meet you in real life and go on adventures together has sold out! However,  you can add yourself to our waitlist in case of cancellations.   Click here to go to the official booking page https://trovatrip.com/trip/central-america/costa-rica/costa-rica-with-shelise-sola-aug-2024Daniella's cult backstoryMike's cult backstoryWhen Daniella redefined what a cult was after learning about non Christian cultsComparisons Mike drew between Scientology and the Military upon joiningDaniella's culty comparisons of the military and Children of God cultDifference in cultic experiences based on genderMike's thoughts on r*pe culture in the military- Daniella responds Difficulties of a misogynistic environmentWhen the "process" worksWhen "the process" to protect women doesn't work and whyCombat barbie and her non-regulation hairIs the Military a cult? Daniella's perspective- Mike's perspectiveGroup motivation in cult thinkThe issue with talent managementIs the fix giving back individualism and identity?Change? Mike says why the military isn't like a cultDaniella's differing opinion on camaraderie Mike acknowledges why Daniella had a different experience than himDoes the military HAVE to be like a cult for max effectiveness?Our Merch! Patreon: Patreon.com/cultstoconsciousnessVenmo @sheliseannAny donations are welcome and appreciated to support the making of this podcastWebsite CultsToConsciousness.comFind Shelise on Social media!Instagram @cultstoconsciousnessHost Instagram @sheliseannTikTok @cults.to.consciousnessTwitter @cultstoconTheme Song Produced and Composed by Christian Guevara**Disclaimer: Thanks for joining us at Cults to Consciousness. This storytelling podcast is meant to be for entertainment purposes only and does not substitute for medical advice. We may discuss triggering topics and we ask that you make your personal mental health a priority. Lastly, the opinions of our guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the host.**

Cait West was completely under her father's rule down to all her decisions. She was told he would even make the biggest decision of her life for her— who she was going to marry. She was gr**med to be a submissive wife under the patriarchy movement and stay-at-home daughters movement. Her homeschooling was completely unregulated and not much attention was paid to her education, because her sole purpose was to be a mother who eventually belonged to her husband. Terrified that anything less than strict obedience would land her in the fiery depths of Hell, she felt she had no choice but to go along with it well into her 20s. This is how she gained her independence and escaped that lifestyle.Click here to watch on YouTube Find and Support Cait!Buy her book Rift: https://www.caitwest.com/bookWebsite: https://www.caitwest.com/Substack: https://caitwest.substack.com/IG: @CaitWestWrites Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caitwestwrites/TikTok: @CaitWestWrites **FULLY BOOKED** Our C2C vacation where we can meet you in real life and go on adventures together has sold out! However,  you can add yourself to our waitlist in case of cancellations.   Click here to go to the official booking page What is the patriarchy movement and where does it come from?What were some of the gender roles her dad believed in?How isolating was Cait's childhood?How did Cait's religion focused education impact her life?Did Cait ever yearn for a better education while being homeschooled?How did Cait's fear begin and impact her life?How did Cait's religious upbringing view mental health?Cait's scrupulosity and taking communionCait learned s*x ed from movie reviewsFeelings for men outside of a courtshipWhat was courtship like for Cait?What is the Stay-At-Home Daughter Movement?What was Cait's parents' relationship like?How did Cait's dad become their church's courtship expert?When did Cait start to understand what she actually wanted?How did Cait's husband help her find her way?What was it like for Cait to discover her sexuality?What are some resources for those who are struggling?What was Cait's first Our Merch! Patreon: Patreon.com/cultstoconsciousnessVenmo @sheliseannAny donations are welcome and appreciated to support the making of this podcastWebsite CultsToConsciousness.comFind Shelise on Social media!Instagram @cultstoconsciousnessHost Instagram @sheliseannTikTok @cults.to.consciousnessTwitter @cultstoconTheme Song Produced and Composed by Christian Guevara**Disclaimer: Thanks for joining us at Cults to Consciousness. This storytelling podcast is meant to be for entertainment purposes only and does not substitute for medical advice. We may discuss triggering topics and we ask that you make your personal mental health a priority. Lastly, the opinions of our guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the host.**

Isolated in a cult within a cult within a cult, Ashley was completely sheltered from the outside world. From infancy she was labeled as unruly and even demon-possessed. Determined to break her as a toddler, then later brag about it, her pastor grandfather took it too far. She would be forced into submission and gr**med to be a “stay-at-home daughter” until her father transferred authority to her betrothed husband. This is how she accidentally escaped the prison in her mind. Click here to watch on YouTubeFind and support Ashley!https://www.ashleyeaster.com/IG @iamashleyeaster Twitter: @ashleymeasterCults Hidden In Plain Sight- FREE Ebook:https://www.ashleyeaster.com/booksGet intuitive texts from Ashley! Text “Intuition” to 917-809-7311 Courage 365: A non-profit for ab*se survivors:https://www.courage365.org/Watch Ashley's TEDx Talk: Why You Could Be Vulnerable To A Cult | Ashley Easter https://youtu.be/eDvhN7rSLK4?si=uv9J4CYkuTZZVx3p**FULLY BOOKED** Our C2C vacation where we can meet you in real life and go on adventures together has sold out! However,  you can add yourself to our waitlist in case of cancellations.   Click here to go to the official booking page https://trovatrip.com/trip/central-america/costa-rica/costa-rica-with-shelise-sola-aug-2024Ashley's IFB backgroundIFB vs Southern BaptistsDrum Beats and RacismWas there scripture to back their racism?What types of music was Ashley allowed to listen to?What it was like being isolated in the IFB home schoolThe Patriarchy MovementWhat is the 200 year Quiverfull plan?How did submitting to these types of men affect Ashley?Ashley's grandfather locks her in the basementAshley's trauma responsesStarting the blog, The Stay-At-Home-DaughterAshley's relationship with her momHow many siblings did Ashley have?What was Ashley's big goal?What was courtship like for Ashley?"I kissed dating goodbye"Were courtship relationships transactional?What was Ashley's breaking point?How Ashley's husband held space for herHow is Ashley doing now?Our Merch! Patreon: Patreon.com/cultstoconsciousnessVenmo @sheliseannAny donations are welcome and appreciated to support the making of this podcastWebsite CultsToConsciousness.comFind Shelise on Social media!Instagram @cultstoconsciousnessHost Instagram @sheliseannTikTok @cults.to.consciousnessTwitter @cultstoconTheme Song Produced and Composed by Christian Guevara**Disclaimer: Thanks for joining us at Cults to Consciousness. This storytelling podcast is meant to be for entertainment purposes only and does not substitute for medical advice. We may discuss triggering topics and we ask that you make your personal mental health a priority. Lastly, the opinions of our guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the host.**

Scientology doesn't believe in the young. They teach that they are trillion year old beings in small bodies. Therefore, they are not treated developmentally correct. Neglected, exploited for work and severely mistreated, they suffer the most in this organization. Serge Del Mar tells his story of growing up in Scientology and his advocacy work to make people wake up and listen to the lost souls who are begging silently for help.Click here to watch on YouTubeFind Serge on Social!YouTube: @literallysergeIG @literallyserge If you need help escaping Scientology, visit:https://www.theaftermathfoundation.org/https://sptvfoundation.org/**FULLY BOOKED** Our C2C vacation where we can meet you in real life and go on adventures together has sold out! However,  you can add yourself to our waitlist in case of cancellations.   Click here to go to the official booking page Our Merch! Patreon: Patreon.com/cultstoconsciousnessVenmo @sheliseannAny donations are welcome and appreciated to support the making of this podcastWebsite CultsToConsciousness.comFind Shelise on Social media!Instagram @cultstoconsciousnessHost Instagram @sheliseannTikTok @cults.to.consciousnessTwitter @cultstoconTheme Song Produced and Composed by Christian Guevara**Disclaimer: Thanks for joining us at Cults to Consciousness. This storytelling podcast is meant to be for entertainment purposes only and does not substitute for medical advice. We may discuss triggering topics and we ask that you make your personal mental health a priority. Lastly, the opinions of our guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the host.**

At age six, Katherine Spallino is separated from her parents and sent to train for her future in the Church of Scientology's clergy—the Sea Organization. She rarely sees her parents and never goes to a normal school. Later, Katherine is sent to live at a secluded ranch with other young prospective Sea Org members, called cadets, where she studies Scientology and does manual labor—weeding fields, digging trenches, and works in the galley. The indoctrination escalates, and her family slips even farther into the background. But as she enters her teenage years, a host of new, more immediate concerns emerge, along with fantasies of what else life has to offer.  Should she commit herself to the church, or reject everything she's ever known for a chance at a different life?Click here to watch on YouTubeFind Katherine on Social!IG @thebadcadet Her Book: The Bad Cadet:  Growing Up in the Church of Scientology's Sea Organization **FULLY BOOKED** Our C2C vacation where we can meet you in real life and go on adventures together has sold out! However,  you can add yourself to our waitlist in case of cancellations.   Click here to go to the official booking page Katherine was born in a Scientrology building with no SSNAt a young age, Katherine saw L Ron Hubbard as a GodConfimation bias when it comes to having super powersDid Katherine know she was growing up differently?Katherine joins a bootcamp for youth who want to become Sea Org membersThe jobs Katherine had to do as a SeaOrg memberIncentivized to write knowledge reports (snitch on each other)The youth ran themselves, which is how they were kept in lineScientology getting around labor lawsKatherine gets shamed for only being able afford 1 pair of underwearDid Katherine have non-scientologist extended family?Racism was so bad, she thought she was a completely different race as a kidSome medical care was provided among neglectWhat made Katherine want to leave the Sea OrgHigh school shock- not like the moviesHow she ended up back in LA with other ex-cadetsWhy Katherine was declared a suppressive personHow she started writing "The Bad Cadet"Katherine tries to reconnect with family after being cut offHow Katherine's family treats her todayHow Katherine is doing nowOur Merch! Patreon: Patreon.com/cultstoconsciousnessVenmo @sheliseannAny donations are welcome and appreciated to support the making of this podcastWebsite CultsToConsciousness.comFind Shelise on Social media!Instagram @cultstoconsciousnessHost Instagram @sheliseannTikTok @cults.to.consciousnessTwitter @cultstoconTheme Song Produced and Composed by Christian Guevara**Disclaimer: Thanks for joining us at Cults to Consciousness. This storytelling podcast is meant to be for entertainment purposes only and does not substitute for medical advice. We may discuss triggering topics and we ask that you make your personal mental health a priority. Lastly, the opinions of our guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the host.**

Raised by Scientology and forced into the Sea Org and labor intensive youth camps, Mike Brown didn't have a choice but to be indoctrinated and used by the organization. After he managed to escape, leaving behind his mother and wife, years later he learned of the extreme elder ab*se that was happening. Determined to save his mother who was quickly being worked to death, he devised a plan to break her out and nurse her back to health before it was too late. Click here to watch on YouTubeFind Mike:  YT @mikebrown101If you need help escaping Scientology, visit:https://www.theaftermathfoundation.org/**FULLY BOOKED** Our C2C vacation where we can meet you in real life and go on adventures together has sold out! However,  you can add yourself to our waitlist in case of cancellations.   Click here to go to the official booking page How Mike Brown and his family got involved in ScientologyWhat it was like for Mike in his youth having auditing sessionsE meters, past lives, and powersMike being told at 7 years old that he has super powersMike's mother joined the Sea Org and Mike runs around LAAt 13 Mike gets moved to a ranch to be used as work force How the topic of s*x was treated for teens in ScientologyThe pun*ishments for crossing the lineWhen Mike decides to leave at 15Mike gets married at 18 - the problems he facedMike and his wife were encouraged to get an ab*rtionDavid Miscavige blows up on Mike's wife, Mike ultimately leavesMike is reunited with his father after he leaves ScientologyMike thinks his mother is being well taken care ofHow Mike realized his mother wasn't safeHow Mike's mother is doing now (and what happened to her)Scientology vs. MormonismHow Mike is doing nowOur Merch! Patreon: Patreon.com/cultstoconsciousnessVenmo @sheliseannAny donations are welcome and appreciated to support the making of this podcastWebsite CultsToConsciousness.comFind Shelise on Social media!Instagram @cultstoconsciousnessHost Instagram @sheliseannTikTok @cults.to.consciousnessTwitter @cultstoconTheme Song Produced and Composed by Christian Guevara**Disclaimer: Thanks for joining us at Cults to Consciousness. This storytelling podcast is meant to be for entertainment purposes only and does not substitute for medical advice. We may discuss triggering topics and we ask that you make your personal mental health a priority. Lastly, the opinions of our guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the host.**

The troubled teen industry has been in the limelight lately for its more than questionable tactics to “reform” kids. Add in a heavy dose of religious extremism and you have the sometimes fatal Independent Fundamental Baptist all-girl's school Ashley attended. The most common sentence was 1 year of brutal manual labor, peer-inflicted punishments and psychological warfare. Click here to watch on YouTubeFind Ashley on Social!IG @ashfilet Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ashley.kellam**FULLY BOOKED** Our C2C vacation where we can meet you in real life and go on adventures together has sold out! However,  you can add yourself to our waitlist in case of cancellations.   Click here to go to the official booking page How did Ashley's family become involved in the church?Why Ashley got sent to the girl's boarding schoolHow did the rules change after joining the IFB?Boarding school expectations vs reality...Ashley's game plan for survival"The Get Right Room"Ashley's shame and guiltHow the parents were also manipulatedTW: Mentions of su*cide and de@thWhat did Ashley learn in school?Were there other IFB schools?Forgetting the IFB schoolHow was Ashley changed after boarding school?Survivor's PromHolding space for yourselfWhat brings Ashley peace and joy now?Our Merch! Patreon: Patreon.com/cultstoconsciousnessVenmo @sheliseannAny donations are welcome and appreciated to support the making of this podcastWebsite CultsToConsciousness.comFind Shelise on Social media!Instagram @cultstoconsciousnessHost Instagram @sheliseannTikTok @cults.to.consciousnessTwitter @cultstoconTheme Song Produced and Composed by Christian Guevara**Disclaimer: Thanks for joining us at Cults to Consciousness. This storytelling podcast is meant to be for entertainment purposes only and does not substitute for medical advice. We may discuss triggering topics and we ask that you make your personal mental health a priority. Lastly, the opinions of our guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the host.**

Disguised as a wholesome Christian school for troubled youth, was a house of horrors for those unlucky enough to be placed there. Diabolical and dangerous punishm*nts, intense physical labor left these girls scarred in more ways than one.  The documentary “Let Us Prey”, finally started to expose the secrets behind the walls of the school and within the IFB (Independent Fundamental Baptist) churches as a whole. Amanda shares her story, as a young one of parents who ran one of these schools.Click here to watch on YouTube TikTok: @notmyfathersdaughter3 Support SheliseAny donations are welcome and appreciated to support the making of this podcast**FULLY BOOKED** Our C2C vacation where we can meet you in real life and go on adventures together has sold out! However,  you can add yourself to our waitlist in case of cancellations.   Click here to go to the official booking page Beliefs and rules of the IFB (Independent Fundamental Baptists)TW: CA in various formsHow the boarding schools are related to IFBDoctrines that promoted ab*se at homeCulottes or skirts? Rules tighten at Agape.TW: CA-Amanda's dad learns new punishmentsTW: CA - Amanda's grandmother calls CPSAre these group homes still running?What's the draw of sending your kid to an IFB boarding school?Sad*stic parents? Or good intentions?What was Amanda's actual education like there?Trapped at Circle of Hope until age 30 – Rachel Kellso's storyTW: CA -5 point restraint punishm*nt at IFB schools How did Amanda finally escape boarding school?"We aren't a cult...THEY are!" DeconstructingRepeating damaging patriarchal patternsWhere are Amanda's parents now?Agape shuts down (with some help from TikTok)How Amanda has been since "Let Us Prey" releasedOur Merch! Patreon: Patreon.com/cultstoconsciousnessVenmo @sheliseannAny donations are welcome and appreciated to support the making of this podcastWebsite CultsToConsciousness.comFind Shelise on Social media!Instagram @cultstoconsciousnessHost Instagram @sheliseannTikTok @cults.to.consciousnessTwitter @cultstoconTheme Song Produced and Composed by Christian Guevara**Disclaimer: Thanks for joining us at Cults to Consciousness. This storytelling podcast is meant to be for entertainment purposes only and does not substitute for medical advice. We may discuss triggering topics and we ask that you make your personal mental health a priority. Lastly, the opinions of our guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the host.**

Joined for a second time by Mary (former Amish) and Hannah (former Holdeman Mennonite), we discuss the ways in which being gay/bi in their settlements harshly affected them and how queer plain people are generally erased from society. Bringing awareness and visibility to the LGBTQ community, they share their experiences openly and shed light on the disproportionate harm they faced.Watch Mary's original episodeWatch Hannah's original episodehttps://www.lgbtamish.com/The Trevor ProjectHannah's bookFollow Hannah on social media:TikTok: @hannahprosser_beatMary's BookFollow Mary on Social:IG @plainrainbows_mary Fb: https://www.facebook.com/Mary.A.Byler/TikTok: the.misfit.amishThe Misfit Amish PodcastOur C2C vacation where we can meet you in real life and go on adventures together has 5 spots left!  Click here to go to the official booking page Hannah explains some basic rules about her Holdeman Mennonite settlementMary explains the basic rules in her Amish settlementModesty and hyper-sexulization of womenMarriage without courtship in MennonitesCourtship in Mary's Amish settlementsTW: CSA-“Sex education" booklet for parents to teach kidsWhen Hannah recognized she had feelings for girls The consequences of Mary coming out to her parents at 5 yrs oldTW: LGBTQ suicide- The Trevor ProjectHow strict gender roles affected Mary's mentalitySome Amish are run out of their settlement when it's found out they are gayTW: Rape- Do the Amish have conversion therapy?Mary's advice for anyone leaving the Amish trying to find themselvesMary's activismOur Merch! Patreon: Patreon.com/cultstoconsciousnessVenmo @sheliseannAny donations are welcome and appreciated to support the making of this podcastWebsite CultsToConsciousness.comFind Shelise on Social media!Instagram @cultstoconsciousnessHost Instagram @sheliseannTikTok @cults.to.consciousnessTwitter @cultstoconTheme Song Produced and Composed by Christian Guevara**Disclaimer: Thanks for joining us at Cults to Consciousness. This storytelling podcast is meant to be for entertainment purposes only and does not substitute for medical advice. We may discuss triggering topics and we ask that you make your personal mental health a priority. Lastly, the opinions of our guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the host.**

*Content Warning : SA, CA, CSA, mentions of rape* After enduring an excruciating youth at the hands of her mother and step father, isolated on a mountainside, Misty was forced into an Amish settlement at 18 years old. Though in many ways this new lifestyle was far more liberating than what she was used to, it came with darker days than she could've ever imagined. Hurt and blamed by those most trusted she took a risk and tried to escape. Http://www.Change.org/childrightsact to sign Misty's petition to get congress to come in and protect the youth locked in cultsFind and Support Misty!Buy her book "Tears of the Silenced"IG @mistyelainegriffinFacebook: Misty GriffinWebsite: https://www.mistygriffin.comOur C2C vacation where we can meet you in real life and go on adventures together has 5 spots left!  Click here to go to the official booking page Misty's early youthWhy did Misty's father become Amish?Misty's father tries everything to keep her isolatedAmish homeschool educationThe neighborhood knew and did nothingMisty's dad was sabotaging herHow Misty adjusted to being a teen in one of the strictest Amish communities in the U.S.What it was like going from isolation to lots of siblingsNot knowing how to use money or a phone"The woman is the temptress"Amish protocols for handling CSA "The entire community was in on the plot"TW: CSAMisty couldn't report her ab*ser without being blamedSA, CSA (Misty catches the bishop with his daughter) This has got to stopTW:SA (Misty runs away during an ass*ult)Misty's neighbor drives her to the policeAmish are treated like a sovereign nationThere are 7 little ones still living in that houseMisty leaves the AmishPerps get a slap on the wrist in the AmishHow Misty adjusts to life outside the AmishMisty's motivation to speak outMisty finds herselfMisty's book makes an impactThe bishop's ch*ldren reach out to MistyDoes Misty feel like she got justice?TW: CSAWhy is ab*se so prevalent in Amish communities?What can be done to help Amish youth?Our Merch! Patreon: Patreon.com/cultstoconsciousnessVenmo @sheliseannAny donations are welcome and appreciated to support the making of this podcastWebsite CultsToConsciousness.comFind Shelise on Social media!Instagram @cultstoconsciousnessHost Instagram @sheliseannTikTok @cults.to.consciousnessTwitter @cultstoconTheme Song Produced and Composed by Christian Guevara**Disclaimer: Thanks for joining us at Cults to Consciousness. This storytelling podcast is meant to be for entertainment purposes only and does not substitute for medical advice. We may discuss triggering topics and we ask that you make your personal mental health a priority. Lastly, the opinions of our guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the host.**

*Content Warning: sexual assault, rape, prostitution, attempted murder* Due to lack of education when she left the strict Swartzentruber settlement, Naomi slipped into exotic dancing, prostitution, drugs, and almost getting murdered.  In this episode, she opens up about her trials and tribulations with growing up Amish, her dark reality afterward, and eventually finding the light at the end of the tunnel.Naomi's book:  The Amazing Adventures of an Amish StripperFind and support Naomi:IG & TT:  @AmishInspiration https://www.instagram.com/AmishInspirationhttps://www.tiktok.com/@amishinspirationHow strict Swartzentruber Amish are raisedNaomi's exposure to the outside worldSwartzentruber Amish Purity CultureHow the Amish talk about pregnancyTW: SA, Rape Frequency in Amish CommunitiesTW: SA Correlation To Sex EducationSleeping In The Same Bed Before MarriageBuying English Panties For The First TimeThe Amish Time Of The MonthNaomi's relationship with her parentsWhen Naomi started to rebel / first sexual experienceNaomi decides to leave the settlementTW: ProstitutionNaomi moves states with her boyfriendNaomi finds ways to make moneyTW: Naomi's first exotic dancing experienceNaomi's Empowerment With Her SexualityDid Naomi feel like she had no other option than to dance?Naomi's first time with a woman and other "why not" momentsTW: Drugs, ProstitutionTW: Attempted murderNaomi moves to California and moves onNaomi decides to go to collegeNaomi's Experience With PolyamoryNaomi's Powerful StatementHow is Naomi doing now?Our Merch! Patreon: Patreon.com/cultstoconsciousnessVenmo @sheliseannAny donations are welcome and appreciated to support the making of this podcastWebsite CultsToConsciousness.comFind Shelise on Social media!Instagram @cultstoconsciousnessHost Instagram @sheliseannTikTok @cults.to.consciousnessTwitter @cultstoconTheme Song Produced and Composed by Christian Guevara**Disclaimer: Thanks for joining us at Cults to Consciousness. This storytelling podcast is meant to be for entertainment purposes only and does not substitute for medical advice. We may discuss triggering topics and we ask that you make your personal mental health a priority. Lastly, the opinions of our guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the host.**

Chris Capel stops by to discuss growing up Mormon and why he supports RFK Jr and why he'd prefer Donald Trump to Joe Biden. Chris explains that he thinks JFK and RFK were murdered by the CIA in the extended show at https://www.patreon.com/davidcsmalley

The Independent Fundamental Baptist church is known for having extreme views on “worldly” things. Women are over-sexualized to the point where even the very young are blamed and punished for “temping” men into hurting them. Kathy was one of those young women. Her pastor purposely protected the perp and she was ostracized by family, friends and other church members. Our previous episode with her (linked below) illustrates the awful details of her childhood. In this episode, we speak more on the blaming, shaming, and further victimization of other girls who sought justice. Watch Part 1 on YouTube Here: My IFB Youth Pastor Groomed Me. I Was Blamed.Watch her on the documentary called “Let Us Prey” on MaxFind and support KathyIG: @montanamom4 FB: Kathy Durbin Our C2C vacation where we can meet you in real life and go on adventures together has 5 spots left!  Click here to go to the official booking page Kathy was yelled at by the Pastor's wife for what he did to herThe Pastor asked young Kathy afterward if she was pregnantKathy was punished with choresChurch lawyers explain they are supporting the perpPastor Goddard manipulated everyone to cover it upKathy's sister's boyfriend took notes from Kathy's perpWhy IFB can be considered a cultKathy's BIL is suspiciously announced to be starting a churchMultiple women came forward with SA allegations against Kathy's BILHow Kathy was ostracized and picked on because of her abuseTW: thoughts of suicideKathy was completely alone in her strugglesTW: thoughts of suicide 30 yrs later, Goddard continues to lie and cover up Kathy's abuseHow Kathy emotionally handled her story being brought out againHer BIL pleading guilty- not that brightInvestigators had Kathy call her perp to get a confessionKathy gets some justice almost 30 years later!When did Kathy start to see the IFB for what it really was?The court gave no mercy to her abuserHow Kathy is doing nowFind and support Kathy!Our Merch! Patreon: Patreon.com/cultstoconsciousnessVenmo @sheliseannAny donations are welcome and appreciated to support the making of this podcastWebsite CultsToConsciousness.comFind Shelise on Social media!Instagram @cultstoconsciousnessHost Instagram @sheliseannTikTok @cults.to.consciousnessTwitter @cultstoconTheme Song Produced and Composed by Christian Guevara**Disclaimer: Thanks for joining us at Cults to Consciousness. This storytelling podcast is meant to be for entertainment purposes only and does not substitute for medical advice. We may discuss triggering topics and we ask that you make your personal mental health a priority. Lastly, the opinions of our guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the host.**

The cult doc “Let Us Prey” on HBO, highlights the issues within the high control religious group Independent Fundamental Baptist, of which Eric was a part of. From the covering up of predatory behavior of the leaders, to extreme patriarchal control which blames victims and breeds perpetrators, Eric walks us through what his life was like being isolated in this group until his adult years. Which eventually led him and his wife to belong to another cult like group!Watch this episode on YouTube hereWatch Shelise's interview on Preacher Boys channel here:Find and support Eric!Website: preacherboyspodcast.comYouTube: @PreacherBoysFB: https://www.facebook.com/preacherboysdoc/IG: @preacherboysdoc TikTok: @preacherboyspodOur C2C vacation where we can meet you in real life and go on adventures together has 5 spots left!  Click here to go to the official booking page Overview of IFB & its rulesHow purity culture negatively affects boys/men tooModesty as a subjective topicDating or not in the IFB?What Eric's education was like at the IFB schoolHow other churches were brought up in discussion while in IFBSimilarities with IFB and MormonismReligious studies injected in schoolBible class and the Christian flagEric choose filmmaking for God over Bible collegeEric's faith was shaken because of a predatorEric's wife's feelings at the timeEric left one cult and found himself in another situationThe last time Eric was part of the churchDealing with hard topics on Eric's podcast - Preacher BoysOur Merch! Patreon: Patreon.com/cultstoconsciousnessVenmo @sheliseannAny donations are welcome and appreciated to support the making of this podcastWebsite CultsToConsciousness.comFind Shelise on Social media!Instagram @cultstoconsciousnessHost Instagram @sheliseannTikTok @cults.to.consciousnessTwitter @cultstoconTheme Song Produced and Composed by Christian Guevara**Disclaimer: Thanks for joining us at Cults to Consciousness. This storytelling podcast is meant to be for entertainment purposes only and does not substitute for medical advice. We may discuss triggering topics and we ask that you make your personal mental health a priority. Lastly, the opinions of our guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the host.**

First, there was Guru Bhajan. A self proclaimed master of what he called Kundalini Yoga. Later known as an ab*ser on every level, he died and left a gaping hole in the Western market for the next “master” to step in as a celebrity Guru. Enter Guru Jagat. A charismatic female leader who started her own school, attracting young, enthusiastic millennials who wore all white with turbans to her classes. Filled with promises of enlightenment, abundance and more, one of her followers, Charlotte, became a very important employee of Jagat's. Sleep deprived, over worked and underpaid, she slowly spiraled out and lost all sense of her original identity.Click here to watch on YouTube Find Charlotte on SocialTikTok: @charlotte.medlockInstagram: @charlottesface Our C2C vacation where we can meet you in real life and go on adventures together has 5 spots left!  Click here to go to the official booking page Guru Jagat, Yogi Bhajan, and Kundalini YogaHow Charlotte met Guru Jagat aka Katie GriggsThe techniques learned in Kundalini yogaThe money printing meditationCharlotte wanted to work for Guru JagatCharlotte started working full time for Guru Jagat for cheapWas Guru Jagat working with celebs and making a lot?The point it all started unravelingDid Charlotte feel like she was growing?What the work environment was like with the co workersWhat led to Charlotte quittingGuru Jagat giving Charlotte validationCharlotte was ostracized from family and friendsThe culty things that started to wake Charlotte upHow is Charlotte now that she's reset?Guru Jagat passed awayCharlotte's "consciousness" nowOur Merch! Patreon: Patreon.com/cultstoconsciousnessVenmo @sheliseannAny donations are welcome and appreciated to support the making of this podcastWebsite CultsToConsciousness.comFind Shelise on Social media!Instagram @cultstoconsciousnessHost Instagram @sheliseannTikTok @cults.to.consciousnessTwitter @cultstoconTheme Song Produced and Composed by Christian Guevara**Disclaimer: Thanks for joining us at Cults to Consciousness. This storytelling podcast is meant to be for entertainment purposes only and does not substitute for medical advice. We may discuss triggering topics and we ask that you make your personal mental health a priority. Lastly, the opinions of our guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the host.**

Is Mormonism a cult?  Jubilee's “Middleground” had on a panel of current believing Mormons and ex-Mormons to debate this and other nuanced topics.  Join us, along with one of the ex-Mormon panelists, Dr. John Dehlin of  @mormonstories as we dive deeper into some of the more “cringeworthy” responses, and un-aired behind the scenes details, to decide who really won.Click here to watch this episode & see on screen photosCheck out Jublilee's "Can Mormons and Ex Mormons See Eye to Eye? | Middle Ground" video hereWatch Mormon Stories' reaction to Jubliee's video:"Jubilee's “Mormons vs Ex-Mormons” on Middle Ground - Ex-Mormon Cast Reacts | Ep. 186"Check out Nuancehoe's reaction to Jublilee's video:Mormons BOMB In Cringeworthy Debate | ExMo Jubilee ReactionOur interview with Nuancehoe and Dillan (from this Jublilee debate) hereA deeper dive of Dillan's story on Nuancehoe's channel hereFind John Dehlin on social media!YT  @mormonstories IG: @mormstoriesOur C2C vacation where we can meet you in real life and go on adventures together has 5 spots left!  Click here to go to the official booking page Is Mormonism a cult?Does John feel the Ex Mormon side won the entire debate?Were the panelists given the prompts beforehand?Is masturbation a sin?Does a Mormon have to tell their bishop every time they masturbate?Are women and men equal in the church?Is it okay for the doctrine to change?Has the Mormon church done good in the world?Footage John wishes made the cutOur Merch! Patreon: Patreon.com/cultstoconsciousnessVenmo @sheliseannAny donations are welcome and appreciated to support the making of this podcastWebsite CultsToConsciousness.comFind Shelise on Social media!Instagram @cultstoconsciousnessHost Instagram @sheliseannTikTok @cults.to.consciousnessTwitter @cultstoconTheme Song Produced and Composed by Christian Guevara**Disclaimer: Thanks for joining us at Cults to Consciousness. This storytelling podcast is meant to be for entertainment purposes only and does not substitute for medical advice. We may discuss triggering topics and we ask that you make your personal mental health a priority. Lastly, the opinions of our guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the host.**

Harvard graduate Joelle Tamraz, was young, enthusiastic and a perfect target for a fake yoga guru. Seeking enlightenment, purpose and peace, she came across a man who swept her off her feet and used spiritual manipulation to eventually exploit her and her family out of thousands of dollars. He told wild stories of channelling and inhabiting someone else's body to justify cheating right in front of her face. Find out how after 18 years, despite having built a yoga studio together, she was able to see through it all and escape his clutches. IG: @joelletamraz X / LinkedIn / TikTok: @joelletamrazFB: www.facebook.com/joelletamraz1/Book: The Secret Practice: Eighteen Years on the Dark Side of Yoga: A MemoirWebsite: https://joelletamraz.com/YouTube: @elevatingvoicesOur C2C vacation where we can meet you in real life and go on adventures together has 5 spots left!  Click here to go to the official booking page https://trovatrip.com/trip/central-america/costa-rica/costa-rica-with-shelise-sola-aug-2024 Meeting the Arun right after graduating from HarvardYogic Flying, explainedWhat it was like meeting this "Guru" and falling under his spellHow Joelle was groomed by ArunWhy Arun focused in on JoelleThe long con in Arun trying to create a haremJoelle married Arun not knowing about his criminal recordJoelle's mom gets targeted tooLove-bombed and manipulatedArun pit Joelle against her parentsArun's manipulation tacticsArun explains why original yoga practices were for men Arun claimed to be 180 years old, now in a new body, and married with 5 kidsArun sealed Joelle to himArun would "channel" spiritsArun starts heavy drinking to "save the life" of Joelle's fatherArun declared he would never work again (and live off of Joelle)How Arun was using "channeling" to manipulate Joelle and othersJoelle regains her powerJoelle realizing she had been conned for 18 yearsWhat happened to Arun?How Joelle is doing nowOur Merch! Patreon: Patreon.com/cultstoconsciousnessVenmo @sheliseannAny donations are welcome and appreciated to support the making of this podcastWebsite CultsToConsciousness.comFind Shelise on Social media!Instagram @cultstoconsciousnessHost Instagram @sheliseannTikTok @cults.to.consciousnessTwitter @cultstoconTheme Song Produced and Composed by Christian Guevara**Disclaimer: Thanks for joining us at Cults to Consciousness. This storytelling podcast is meant to be for entertainment purposes only and does not substitute for medical advice. We may discuss triggering topics and we ask that you make your personal mental health a priority. Lastly, the opinions of our guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the host.**

Ben John:  "As a beginner entrepreneur/business owner in 2019, I was introduced to a book by Grant Cardone(The 10X Rule) that lured me into mentorship from him. After 3.5 years and $250k spent with Grant & his organization, I realized that I had ignored all the signs in that environment that encouraged me to idolize Grant as a God, seek him for success, disconnect with those who don't align with him or me, chase money, deceive, & manipulate others to get what I want. I later found that Grant is being operated by the church of Scientology and after looking into that myself, it made sense why he treats people badly & why he teaches entrepreneurs to unethically scale their business.I have been publicly speaking about this consistently so that people can be aware of not only Grant, but ALL self serving entrepreneurs who prey on people's fears to manipulate them & teach them how to deceive others. I've done it regularly on my instagram/FB page, Instagram lives, & interviews."Links to Ben's book, “Misguided Mentor” and businesses on his instagram pageIG: @benjaminjohnmicFB:  Ben's Massive ImpactOur C2C vacation where we can meet you in real life and go on adventures together has 5 spots left!  Click here to go to the official booking page Who is Cardone?Why Ben was attracted to this self help groupWhy Cardone stood out to BenCult leaders and sales menWhat it was like going to Cardone's seminarsIgnoring the red flagsWhen Ben started to notice himself changeDid Ben find the info useful?Did Ben have any buyer's remorse?What Cardone was like in personDoes Ben think Cardone was giving his money to Scientology?The similarities between Cardone's Program and ScientologyThe group wanting others to distance themselves from BenBreaking members down and calling it "care"When Ben realized he needed to get outCardone being used for this influence by ScientologyThe rise of finance gurus during the fear of 2020 Did Ben convert anyone at the time?How Ben got his daughter involvedBen's relationship with his fatherHow Ben is doing nowOur Merch! Patreon: Patreon.com/cultstoconsciousnessVenmo @sheliseannAny donations are welcome and appreciated to support the making of this podcastWebsite CultsToConsciousness.comFind Shelise on Social media!Instagram @cultstoconsciousnessHost Instagram @sheliseannTikTok @cults.to.consciousnessTwitter @cultstoconTheme Song Produced and Composed by Christian Guevara**Disclaimer: Thanks for joining us at Cults to Consciousness. This storytelling podcast is meant to be for entertainment purposes only and does not substitute for medical advice. We may discuss triggering topics and we ask that you make your personal mental health a priority. Lastly, the opinions of our guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the host.**

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (LDS or Mormon Church), has long been known for their secret temple rituals that only the worthy saints can participate in. Shelise grew up in this mainstream Mormon Church, learning that going to the temple was the ultimate goal, that if she could only be worthy enough, she might even get to see Jesus himself walking the halls. The picture that is painted to it's members (because NOTHING is disclosed ahead of time) is vastly different than what actually happens when you finally get to go. Shelise's mom Lisa, describes the ultra secret temple rituals that happen inside the tall, castle-like walls.How I Got My Mom to Leave MormonismDoes My Mom Regret Leaving Mormonism? Official church website on temple marriage changesFind Lisa on SocialIG @spiritofottertail Our C2C vacation where we can meet you in real life and go on adventures together has 6 spots left!  Click here to go to the official booking page Quick explanation of the Mormon templeThe LDS church didn't approve of Lisa's partner choiceHow Lisa felt being denied a temple marriage Worthiness requirements to go to the templeA flip flopping bishop on Lisa's worthinessYou're given a new nameWhat actually goes on in the temple? Signs, symbols and tokensWhat happened when Lisa's friend forgot the new nameRole playing getting let into heaven through the veil with codeDoing work for the deadShelise talks about doing baptisms for the deadShelise's awkward first kiss storyThey say Jesus literally walks the hallsLisa wouldn't have gone if she knew what went on in thereTOP SECRET Mormon ritual- The Second AnointingNaked poncho touching/anointingShelise learns something shocking about Lisa's intent!Our Merch! Patreon: Patreon.com/cultstoconsciousnessVenmo @sheliseannAny donations are welcome and appreciated to support the making of this podcastWebsite CultsToConsciousness.comFind Shelise on Social media!Instagram @cultstoconsciousnessHost Instagram @sheliseannTikTok @cults.to.consciousnessTwitter @cultstoconTheme Song Produced and Composed by Christian Guevara**Disclaimer: Thanks for joining us at Cults to Consciousness. This storytelling podcast is meant to be for entertainment purposes only and does not substitute for medical advice. We may discuss triggering topics and we ask that you make your personal mental health a priority. Lastly, the opinions of our guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the host.**

Polygamist, Fundamentalist Mormon (FLDS) leader, Warren Jeffs, is currently serving a life sentence in prison for CSA which he claims was revelation from God. He currently still has a few thousand members of his church who believe he was wrongly convicted and completely innocent. A man God being”persecuted” because he's a true prophet, they would say. Years and years have gone by and he continues to give dangerous "revelations" to his followers including telling his own daughters to stop eating. Find out what else he is saying or commanding from prison with this exclusive insider information given to us by the amazing husband and wife team Sam and Melissa from   @GrowingUpinPolygamy Watch the episode we did on their channel hereYouTube: @growingupinpolygamyWebsite: https://www.growingupinpolygamy.com/Instagram: @growing_up_in_polygamyEmail: growingupinpolygamy@gmail.comResources for leaving Polygamy & volunteer opportunitiesIf 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.orgShort Creek Dream Center: https://www.shortcreekdreamcenter.org/Our C2C vacation where we can meet you in real life and go on adventures together has 6 spots left!  Click here to go to the official booking page Our Merch! Patreon: Patreon.com/cultstoconsciousnessVenmo @sheliseannAny donations are welcome and appreciated to support the making of this podcastWebsite CultsToConsciousness.comFind Shelise on Social media!Instagram @cultstoconsciousnessHost Instagram @sheliseannTikTok @cults.to.consciousnessTwitter @cultstoconTheme Song Produced and Composed by Christian Guevara**Disclaimer: Thanks for joining us at Cults to Consciousness. This storytelling podcast is meant to be for entertainment purposes only and does not substitute for medical advice. We may discuss triggering topics and we ask that you make your personal mental health a priority. Lastly, the opinions of our guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the host.**

**TW:  CSA, Suicide, threats of murder** Born into the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (FLDS/Mormon), Briell was groomed at a very early age to one day become a plural wife to the prophet Warren Jeffs. Her parents wept when they found out the prophet's plans, but had no choice but to give her, at 18, to the over 50 year old man as his 65th wife. When Briell saw what Warren was doing with his 12 year old wives in Texas, she was mortified and resisted Warren's attention to which she would be severely punished for. Watch pt 2 with Briell hereDocumentary: Prisoner of the Prophet (HBO & Discovery +)Find Briell on social media!Website: https://www.brielldecker.com/IG: @BriellDecker Facebook:  Briell Decker Blanchart  Resources for leaving Polygamy & volunteer opportunitiesShort Creek Dream Center: https://www.shortcreekdreamcenter.org/Holding Out Help: https://holdingouthelp.org/Our C2C vacation where we can meet you in real life and go on adventures together has 6 spots left!  Click here to go to the official booking page The difference between Mormonism and Warren Jeffs' FLDSWhat it was like for Briell when power shifted from Rulon to WarrenWhen Briell married WarrenWarren taking over Rulon's wives without the wives' consentStill practicing Blood AtonementOn the way to get married to WarrenWarren asked Briell if she had any revelations from God after they marriedBriell didn't have proper sex educationDuring the marriage ceremony Briell was terrified of WarrenWhat Warren revealed to his wives during a secret meetingWhat was happening at the Texas compound Warren builtThe clothes Briell was forced to wearHow Warren Jeffs tricked his wivesBriell filling a case against WarrenBriell kept escaping, only to be brought backTW: threats of murderBriell transferring to her brother's homeOur Merch! Patreon: Patreon.com/cultstoconsciousnessVenmo @sheliseannAny donations are welcome and appreciated to support the making of this podcastWebsite CultsToConsciousness.comFind Shelise on Social media!Instagram @cultstoconsciousnessHost Instagram @sheliseannTikTok @cults.to.consciousnessTwitter @cultstoconTheme Song Produced and Composed by Christian Guevara**Disclaimer: Thanks for joining us at Cults to Consciousness. This storytelling podcast is meant to be for entertainment purposes only and does not substitute for medical advice. We may discuss triggering topics and we ask that you make your personal mental health a priority. Lastly, the opinions of our guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the host.**

Narrowly escaping out of her window where she was held prisoner, Briell, the 65th wife of FLDS cult leader Warren Jeffs, continued to be on the run from her family who wanted to k*ll her. Warren was in prison and he knew she would testify against him, so he ordered people to take her down. After years of seeking safety and peace of mind, she returned to the hometown of the cult and was able to claim Warren's 45 bedroom mansion. This is what she decided to do with it…Watch pt 1 with Briel hereFind Briell on social media!Website: https://www.brielldecker.com/IG: @BriellDeckerFacebook:  Briell Decker Blanchart Resources for leaving Polygamy & volunteer opportunitiesShort Creek Dream Center: https://www.shortcreekdreamcenter.org/Holding Out Help: https://holdingouthelp.org/Our C2C vacation where we can meet you in real life and go on adventures together has 6 spots left!  Click here to go to the official booking page Briell's brother was told to lock her up in solitary confinementBriell's escapeBriell went to her first shelterBriell's family hunts her downBriell started having psychosis spellsThe trials of reacquainting with life after the escapeBriell gets adopted as an adult, and changes her nameBriell finds out about the Warren Jeffs houseBriell re-marriesBriell gives the mansion she was awarded to the recovery Dream CenterWhat it's like for Briell living in the same place where everything happenedHow is Briell's mental state working at the center that used to be Jeffs' home?Briell's coping mechanism strategiesWhat brings Briell peace nowOur Merch! Patreon: Patreon.com/cultstoconsciousnessVenmo @sheliseannAny donations are welcome and appreciated to support the making of this podcastWebsite CultsToConsciousness.comFind Shelise on Social media!Instagram @cultstoconsciousnessHost Instagram @sheliseannTikTok @cults.to.consciousnessTwitter @cultstoconTheme Song Produced and Composed by Christian Guevara**Disclaimer: Thanks for joining us at Cults to Consciousness. This storytelling podcast is meant to be for entertainment purposes only and does not substitute for medical advice. We may discuss triggering topics and we ask that you make your personal mental health a priority. Lastly, the opinions of our guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the host.**

As seen in the new and popular Hulu documentary “Daughters of the Cult”, Anna LeBaron shares with us stories the documentary missed as well as some additional details to her story as Ervil LeBaron's daughter. We discuss blood atonement, her childhood being moved from place to place with little money for food, shelter or clothing among the plural wives and their kids, as well as conspiracy theories for how her father Ervil actually died in prison.Book: The Polygamist's Daughter: A MemoirIG: @AnnaKLeBaronCelia IG: @CKLeBaronHyrum IG: @hyrumlebaronHulu Documentary: Daughters of the CultOur C2C vacation where we can meet you in real life and go on adventures together has 6 spots left!  Click here to go to the official booking page Chapter Markers:Anna's book "The Polygamist's Daughter"Brief overview of the fundamentalist Mormon break off How her relations go back to Joseph Smith!Her father, Ervil, took out a competing leaderNone of Ervil's descendants still believe in blood atonement or his teachingsSomething the documentary missedAnna's early memories as a child & meeting her fatherThey loved the safety and security of schoolThey learned things about each other during filmingWhat was Anna's experience with the Fundamentalist Mormon theology?Did Anna also get militia training?How young Anna was when she started working full time in a warehouseWhat was going on around the time Anna decided to escape?Remembering not to compare traumaAnna's theory about how her father died in prisonAnna makes the decision to escapeHow Anna could survive after running awayAnna discovers that she was in a cult as a teenTriggering moments that led Anna to seek therapyHow Anna is doing nowOur Merch! Patreon: Patreon.com/cultstoconsciousnessVenmo @sheliseannAny donations are welcome and appreciated to support the making of this podcastWebsite CultsToConsciousness.comFind Shelise on Social media!Instagram @cultstoconsciousnessHost Instagram @sheliseannTikTok @cults.to.consciousnessTwitter @cultstoconTheme Song Produced and Composed by Christian Guevara**Disclaimer: Thanks for joining us at Cults to Consciousness. This storytelling podcast is meant to be for entertainment purposes only and does not substitute for medical advice. We may discuss triggering topics and we ask that you make your personal mental health a priority. Lastly, the opinions of our guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the host.**

As seen in the new and popular Hulu documentary “Daughters of the Cult”, Anna LeBaron shares with us stories the documentary missed as well as some additional details to her story as Ervil LeBaron's daughter. We discuss blood atonement, her childhood being moved from place to place with little money for food, shelter or clothing among the plural wives and their kids, as well as conspiracy theories for how her father Ervil actually died in prison. Book: The Polygamist's Daughter: A Memoir IG: @AnnaKLeBaron Celia IG: @CKLeBaron Hyrum IG: @hyrumlebaron Hulu Documentary: Daughters of the Cult Our C2C vacation where we can meet you in real life and go on adventures together has 6 spots left!  Click here to go to the official booking page Chapter Markers:Anna's book "The Polygamist's Daughter"Brief overview of the fundamentalist Mormon break off How her relations go back to Joseph Smith!Her father, Ervil, took out a competing leaderNone of Ervil's descendants still believe in blood atonement or his teachingsSomething the documentary missedAnna's early memories as a child & meeting her fatherThey loved the safety and security of schoolThey learned things about each other during filmingWhat was Anna's experience with the Fundamentalist Mormon theology?Did Anna also get militia training?How young Anna was when she started working full time in a warehouseWhat was going on around the time Anna decided to escape?Remembering not to compare traumaAnna's theory about how her father died in prisonAnna makes the decision to escapeHow Anna could survive after running awayAnna discovers that she was in a cult as a teenTriggering moments that led Anna to seek therapyHow Anna is doing nowOur Merch! Patreon: Patreon.com/cultstoconsciousnessVenmo @sheliseannAny donations are welcome and appreciated to support the making of this podcastWebsite CultsToConsciousness.comFind Shelise on Social media!Instagram @cultstoconsciousnessHost Instagram @sheliseannTikTok @cults.to.consciousnessTwitter @cultstoconTheme Song Produced and Composed by Christian Guevara**Disclaimer: Thanks for joining us at Cults to Consciousness. This storytelling podcast is meant to be for entertainment purposes only and does not substitute for medical advice. We may discuss triggering topics and we ask that you make your personal mental health a priority. Lastly, the opinions of our guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the host.**

At only 17 years old, Ceci was assigned to become a plural wife and instant mother to 5 children before having her own child 5 months later. She then became 1 of 5 plural wives in this Fundamentalist Latter Day Saint (polygamous Mormon break off) community led by Warren Jeffs who is now in prison for CSA. Warren had a tendency to separate families for seemingly no reason and one night, she was told her husband and the other 4 wives were being sent away to “repent”, leaving the 20+ kids solely in her care.Click here to watch on Youtube Find Ceci on Social!IG: @Ceci.HendricksonClothing Line: https://pinkvalor.com/IG @pinkvalorOur C2C vacation where we can meet you in real life and go on adventures together has 7 spots left!  Click here to go to the official booking page Life on the compounds (someone's always watching)The changes with leadership from Rulon to WarrenLife for Ceci as a 12 year old (stripping away things close to her)Ceci's family dynamic with 3 momsWhat it was like getting prepped at 12 to become a plural wifeBeing rebellious at 13-14Preparing herself for marriage at 15 as a "Good Girl"Summoned to marriage at 16 to unknown manWhat it was like seeing who her husband would beThe expectation of s*x once married (with no education)Expected to marry with no s*x educationCeci was had her first child at 17Ceci took on being a mother of 5 at 17How Ceci felt about her then husbandDid Ceci ever get jealous?Did Ceci feel her intimate time with husband was transactional?The 5 wives lived in the same homeWhat happened to Ceci's family when Warren Jeffs sent people awayWhen Ceci first considered leaving FLDSThey took Ceci's family awayOur Merch! Patreon: Patreon.com/cultstoconsciousnessVenmo @sheliseannAny donations are welcome and appreciated to support the making of this podcastWebsite CultsToConsciousness.comFind Shelise on Social media!Instagram @cultstoconsciousnessHost Instagram @sheliseannTikTok @cults.to.consciousnessTwitter @cultstoconTheme Song Produced and Composed by Christian Guevara**Disclaimer: Thanks for joining us at Cults to Consciousness. This storytelling podcast is meant to be for entertainment purposes only and does not substitute for medical advice. We may discuss triggering topics and we ask that you make your personal mental health a priority. Lastly, the opinions of our guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the host.**

In this captivating interview, Alyssa shares poignant moments that shaped her perception of gender roles, societal expectations, and the struggle for self-worth within the Mormon context. The narrative explores her attempts to reconcile personal identity with the rigid doctrines of the Church, touching on themes of control, body autonomy, and the internal conflicts that arise when faith clashes with individual growth. Alyssa recounts her mission, marriage, and the disillusionment that eventually led to her departure from the Mormon Church. The interview offers a powerful reflection on the cost of leaving behind the familiar for the pursuit of personal authenticity. Listeners are invited to join this intimate journey of self-discovery, challenging societal norms, and finding empowerment outside the constraints of religious expectations. Alyssa's new book, "How to Leave the Mormon Church" can be purchased here Episode Show Notes YouTube Link Mormon Stories Thanks Our Generous Donors! Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today: One-time or recurring donation through Donorbox Support us on Patreon PayPal Venmo Our Platforms: Youtube Patreon Spotify Apple Podcasts Contact us: MormonStories@gmail.com  PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117  Social Media: Insta: @mormstories Tiktok: @mormonstoriespodcast Join the Discord

Raised primarily in rural China, Faith Jones went a myriad of ab*ses before finally escaping The Children of God cult to pursue higher education. The cult is known for its far too liberal views on s*xuality which ended up being forced polyamory and free love, even extending to the young members of the communes. She grew up singing on the streets or performing in restaurants to make money for “the family” as none of the adults had jobs. Once she left, she was able to become a lawyer and now speaks on the moral principles that primarily focus on the property rights of self. She's written two books which you can find on her websites below.Click here to watch on YouTube Find and Support FaithWebsites: FaithJones.comSexcultnun.comBuy her book hereIG: @iamfaithjones TEDX Talk: https://youtu.be/18oDUTQ14ME?si=HxJaoVQo_lNKAHUvFaith's grandfather started the COGTW: child sex abuseWho joins cults?Owning yourself & property rightsThe rules around sex changed slightlyFaith's hunger for educationFaith was forced to go to Thailand before being shipped to the USAHow Faith was inspired to finish high school on her ownThe importance of learning about the worldHas Faith revisited the countries of her childhood with new perspective?The culture shock of collegeRelearning boundaries around sexWhen did Faith recognize this moral framework?Moral principles in a single diagram that Faith createdHow Faith is doing nowOur C2C vacation where we can meet you in real life and go on adventures together has 7 spots left!  Click here to go to the official booking page Our Merch! Patreon: Patreon.com/cultstoconsciousnessVenmo @sheliseannAny donations are welcome and appreciated to support the making of this podcastWebsite CultsToConsciousness.comFind Shelise on Social media!Instagram @cultstoconsciousnessHost Instagram @sheliseannTikTok @cults.to.consciousnessTwitter @cultstoconTheme Song Produced and Composed by Christian Guevara**Disclaimer: Thanks for joining us at Cults to Consciousness. This storytelling podcast is meant to be for entertainment purposes only and does not substitute for medical advice. We may discuss triggering topics and we ask that you make your personal mental health a priority. Lastly, the opinions of our guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the host.**

Spending most of his young life in India, Philip endured unspeakable things at the hands of his own parents and other adults in the COG cult. These principles and disciplinary actions were taught directly by the leader David Berg, who twisted the Bible to hurt a lot of people, including the young. This is a graphic story of what he faced and how he managed to escape and create a new life. Find Philip on Social IG: @phil_seibel Website: https://www.philipseibel.com/https://www.my-print.ch/His Book: The Monsters That Kiss You Goodnight: Based on a true story The Monsters That Kiss You Good NightCOG - overviewGrowing up having to lie about his experienceCOG started in the late 50s as a hippie Christian revivalWhat COG recruitment looked likeWhat it was like for Philip growing up in the COGTW: Child abuse within communal parentingCoping and disassociation TW: child sex abuse, rapeTW: The book of Davadito (child sex abuse, suicide)Growing up, did Philip believe the doctrine?When Philip knew he had to get outTW:  Child abuse, How Philip escapedOn the run at 13Philip goes back to the cult and into 6 weeks of isolationBoarding schoolPhilip runs for his life once againWhere Philip is nowOur C2C vacation where we can meet you in real life and go on adventures together has 7 spots left!  Click here to go to the official booking pageOur Merch! Patreon: Patreon.com/cultstoconsciousnessVenmo @sheliseannAny donations are welcome and appreciated to support the making of this podcastWebsite CultsToConsciousness.comFind Shelise on Social media!Instagram @cultstoconsciousnessHost Instagram @sheliseannTikTok @cults.to.consciousnessTwitter @cultstoconTheme Song Produced and Composed by Christian Guevara**Disclaimer: Thanks for joining us at Cults to Consciousness. This storytelling podcast is meant to be for entertainment purposes only and does not substitute for medical advice. We may discuss triggering topics and we ask that you make your personal mental health a priority. Lastly, the opinions of our guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the host.**

Growing up abroad in the COG cult meant that Daniella Mestyanek Young was isolated from birth to be a subservient, s*x item for the men in the group. At 15, a few months before she was about to be "on the menu" she realized she needed to get out. We talk about how difficult it can be when leaving a cult and rediscovering one's identity along with learning how the world works. Daniella Mestyanek Young is an Author, a TEDx Speaker, a s*x-cult survivor, a US Army Combat Veteran, an extremely advanced knitter, and someone who studies & thinks a lot about toxic group behavior and leadership demagoguery.Click here to watch on YouTubeTo enter the "Uncultured: A Memoir" book giveaway do the following:1. On instagram, add a story saying why you liked this episode (video or text is ok)2. Tag @cultstoconsciousness and  @daniellamyoung_That's it!Daniella on social!TikTok: @daniellamestyanekyoungIG @daniellamYoung_Website: https://www.uncultureyourself.com/Amazon: "Uncultured: A Memoir"How Children of God is a cultCults often present as "shiny, happy, people"Learning young, how to respond to "outsiders" Daniella's "ah-hah" moments when she decided to escapeMarriage & forced polyamoryTW: Mentions of child sex abuseWhen Daniella starts rebelling to get kicked outHow Daniella escaped from Mexico to the US at 15When trauma catches up & finding identity without cultureFinding freedom after a cult & pushing backWhen did the REAL Daniella come out?TW: Mention of suicide ideationParenting and life for Daniella nowTips from Daniella about finding community after a cultOur C2C vacation where we can meet you in real life and go on adventures together has 7 spots left!  Click here to go to the official booking pageOur Merch! Patreon: Patreon.com/cultstoconsciousnessVenmo @sheliseannAny donations are welcome and appreciated to support the making of this podcastWebsite CultsToConsciousness.comFind Shelise on Social media!Instagram @cultstoconsciousnessHost Instagram @sheliseannTikTok @cults.to.consciousnessTwitter @cultstoconTheme Song Produced and Composed by Christian Guevara**Disclaimer: Thanks for joining us at Cults to Consciousness. This storytelling podcast is meant to be for entertainment purposes only and does not substitute for medical advice. We may discuss triggering topics and we ask that you make your personal mental health a priority. Lastly, the opinions of our guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the host.**

Chelsea Goodrich endured years of CSA from her Mormon Bishop father John Goodrich. Chelsea and her mother Lorraine went to the Mormon/LDS church for help in prosecuting him, but they let her down at every turn, despite making it seem they wouldn't. What seemed like a good faith payment for Lorraine's rapidly deteriorating health due to all the stress, ended up being disguised as a gag order given by the LDS church. This is a layered and complicated case that has been frequently misrepresented in the news. Now, Chelsea and Lorraine take back the narrative. Find the first episode with Chelsea hereAp article, Reveal News podcastTo hear more about the litigation, watch our next episode (releasing soon) with Chelsea and her mother.Ex Mormon lawyer, Kolby Reddish, breaks down the caseFind Chelsea on Social mediaIG @resilientwellnessllcWhat happened at the meeting with Paul?The empty promises concerning Bishop Miller testifyingHas there been any recent contact with Bishop Miller?Lorraine is denied character statements by other LDS membersChelsea asked if she could speak with her bishop for healing traumaPaul seemingly lied to Chelsea about the Prosecutor not needing Bishop Miller's testimonyPaul offered them a large sum of money unexpectedly, on behalf of the LDS churchFoul play...the criminal charges were droppedWhat were the contents of the contract?The prosecutor knew he was guilty and dropped charges anywayTW: R@pe- another survivor of John GoodrichThe Prosecutor made false statements to the media about LorraineTW: CSA & r@peMormon prosecutor tries to defend perpetrator when he finds out he's also mormonChelsea's dad threatens her when he finds out she will testify against himThe Idaho dental association, allowed John to keep his licenseChelsea's sister LIVED with her dad with a NEW BABY!How they are both doing nowHave the left the LDS faith?Their consciousness side of the storyOur C2C vacation where we can meet you in real life and go on adventures together has 7 spots left! Click here to go to the official booking pageOur Merch! Patreon: Patreon.com/cultstoconsciousnessVenmo @sheliseannAny donations are welcome and appreciated to support the making of this podcastWebsite CultsToConsciousness.comFind Shelise on Social media!Instagram @cultstoconsciousnessHost Instagram @sheliseannTikTok @cults.to.consciousnessTwitter @cultstoconTheme Song Produced and Composed by Christian Guevara**Disclaimer: Thanks for joining us at Cults to Consciousness. This storytelling podcast is meant to be for entertainment purposes only and does not substitute for medical advice. We may discuss triggering topics and we ask that you make your personal mental health a priority. Lastly, the opinions of our guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the host.**

The Matt Slick Live daily radio show broadcast is a production of the Christian Apologetics Research Ministry -CARM-. During the show, Matt answers questions on the air, and offers insight on topics like The Bible, Apologetics, Theology, World Religions, Atheism, and other issues-- The show airs live on the Truth Network, Monday through Friday, 6-7 PM, EST -3-4 PM, PST--You can also email questions to Matt using- info-carm.org, Please put -Radio Show Question- in the Subject line--You can also watch a live stream during the live show on RUMBLE--Time stamps are approximate due to commercials being removed for PODCAST.--Topics Include---08- Bibles and textual vairents.-30- Isaiah 45-9.-35- Former Mormon sad about his former fellow LDS are damned.-51- Church structure, Proper church order, plurality of elders.

The Matt Slick Live daily radio show broadcast is a production of the Christian Apologetics Research Ministry (CARM). During the show, Matt answers questions on the air, and offers insight on topics like The Bible, Apologetics, Theology, World Religions, Atheism, and other issues!  The show airs live on the Truth Network, Monday through Friday, 6-7 PM, EST (3-4 PM, PST) Call in during the show Toll-free at (877-207-CARM) 877-207-2276. You can also email questions to Matt using: info@carm.org, Please put "Radio Show Question" in the Subject line! You can also watch a live stream during the live show on RUMBLE! OR YouTube! MSL: December, 20 2023   Topics Include: 08- Bibles and textual vairents. 30- Isaiah 45:9. 35- Former Mormon sad about his former fellow LDS are damned 51- Church structure, Proper church order, plurality of elders. MSL: December, 20 2023     This show LIVE STREAMS on RUMBLE during the Radio Broadcast! Subscribe to the CARM YouTube Channel Subscribe to the Matt Slick LIVE YouTube Channel CARM on Facebook Visit the CARM Website Donate to CARM You can find our past podcast by clicking here!

The Matt Slick Live daily radio show broadcast is a production of the Christian Apologetics Research Ministry (CARM). During the show, Matt answers questions on the air, and offers insight on topics like The Bible, Apologetics, Theology, World Religions, Atheism, and other issues!  The show airs live on the Truth Network, Monday through Friday, 6-7 PM, EST (3-4 PM, PST) Call in during the show Toll-free at (877-207-CARM) 877-207-2276. You can also email questions to Matt using: info@carm.org, Please put "Radio Show Question" in the Subject line! You can also watch a live stream during the live show on RUMBLE! OR YouTube! MSL: December, 20 2023   Topics Include: 08- Bibles and textual vairents. 30- Isaiah 45:9. 35- Former Mormon sad about his former fellow LDS are damned 51- Church structure, Proper church order, plurality of elders. MSL: December, 20 2023     This show LIVE STREAMS on RUMBLE during the Radio Broadcast! Subscribe to the CARM YouTube Channel Subscribe to the Matt Slick LIVE YouTube Channel CARM on Facebook Visit the CARM Website Donate to CARM You can find our past podcast by clicking here!

After years of committing CSA with his own daughter, Mormon bishop John Goodrich confessed his sins to a higher authority called the Stake President. However, the information was never passed to his wife, Chelsea's mother, or the authorities, and the CSA continued. Years later, Chelsea confided in her mother about what had happened in her childhood which led to a series of more unfortunate events. We go into depth about her hardships and confusion after deconstructing these traumatizing events which led to a court case against her father. Would the LDS church step up and help defend Chelsea Goodrich? Ap article, Reveal News podcastTo hear more about the litigation, watch our next episode (releasing soon) with Chelsea and her mother.Ex Mormon lawyer, Kolby Reddish, breaks down the caseFind Chelsea on Social mediaIG @resilientwellnessllcOur C2C vacation where we can meet you in real life and go on adventures together has 9 spots left! Click here to go to the official booking page Why Chelsea is speaking up now, and did she have an NDA with the church?TW: CSA - Chelsea's upbringing with her dad as a BishopThe hotel incidentChelsea's family was called out at General Conference for being the model Mormon familyChelsea was gr**medTW:  Shelise opens up about her own past with CSAChelsea struggled with datingChelsea was experiencing somatic flashbacksWhen Chelsea first tells her motherWhy Chelsea wants to tell her storyChelsea's mom confronted her dadThe Bishop that Chelsea's father confessed to revealed more to details to ChelseaChelsea's dad confesses to the Stake PresidentThe Stake President's unbelievable responseIt took 4 months for Chelsea's dad to be excommunicatedChelsea's dad turned their community and friends against her and momDivorce attorney advises Chelsea's mom to leave the townChelsea moves in with her mom and grandmaChelsea's father didn't want the divorce to be on the grounds of his ab*seTW: CSA thoughtsChelsea and her mother decided to turn him inThe criminal trialTalking to the Head of Risk Management at the church to get answersOur Merch! Patreon: Patreon.com/cultstoconsciousnessVenmo @sheliseannAny donations are welcome and appreciated to support the making of this podcastWebsite CultsToConsciousness.comFind Shelise on Social media!Instagram @cultstoconsciousnessHost Instagram @sheliseannTikTok @cults.to.consciousnessTwitter @cultstoconTheme Song Produced and Composed by Christian Guevara**Disclaimer: Thanks for joining us at Cults to Consciousness. This storytelling podcast is meant to be for entertainment purposes only and does not substitute for medical advice. We may discuss triggering topics and we ask that you make your personal mental health a priority. Lastly, the opinions of our guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the host.**

Born and raised in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Katie's home life was less than perfect.  However, her parents remained very loyal to the teachings and the gospel of the LDS Church.  After years of SA from an older brother, Katie's sister reported it to the Bishop during a confession.  The Bishop advised to keep it a secret from everyone, including her parents, as the shame the perpetrator would have faced being forced to come home early from his LDS mission would have been, in his opinion, too great.  Due to this negligence more CSA circulated through their immediate family amongst the siblings, including Katie. Click here to watch the episode on YouTube Please consider donating to the fundraiser for "Darkness to Light". You can do so directly through the video by clicking donate.Darkness to Light Website:  https://www.d2l.org/YouTube:  @Darkness2Light Find Katie on Social:  IG @k.wallace.arttiktok: @hope.in.outer.darkness It's official! Our C2C vacation where we can meet you in real life and go on adventures together is now launced! Click here to go to the official booking pageDisclaimer & reasoning for trigger word abbreviationsKatie participated in Trek!Katie's intense Mormon upbringing with authoritarian parentsTW: mentions of CA (mental, physical, neglect)Katie's mother was overwhelmed, depressed and strugglingTW: CA & CSA How her brothers hurt her growing upWhen her sister got counseling and the CSA was reported to her bishopTW: CSA When Katie decided to report her own CSAOnce Katie's parents knew, they held the LDS church accountableCan we blame the entire LDS church for this?Perpetrator walks free + victim blaming in the LDS churchHow the LDS teachings can lead to CSADid the LDS church do better after Katie's family's case?Is the "hotline" for bishops actually helping?Katie is working to help survivors on a legal level in Colorado!Fundraiser for "Darkness to Light" non-profit, who helps prevent CSATW: Suic*de ideation- The aftermath and how she's doing nowKatie is pursuing a degree in psychology and art therapy!Our Merch! Patreon: Patreon.com/cultstoconsciousnessVenmo @sheliseannAny donations are welcome and appreciated to support the making of this podcastWebsite CultsToConsciousness.comFind Shelise on Social media!Instagram @cultstoconsciousnessHost Instagram @sheliseannTikTok @cults.to.consciousnessTwitter @cultstoconTheme Song Produced and Composed by Christian Guevara**Disclaimer: Thanks for joining us at Cults to Consciousness. This storytelling podcast is meant to be for entertainment purposes only and does not substitute for medical advice. We may discuss triggering topics and we ask that you make your personal mental health a priority. Lastly, the opinions of our guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the host.**

**Content Warning: rape and self harm** It's well known that pre-marital s*x among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is a huge sin. This is the shocking story of what happened to a member of 18 years old, who's "virtue" was stolen from her. Not only did she have to recount every detail of her traumatic experience alone to multiple men, she was eventually disfellowshipped for her "sins". Years later, after trying again as a faithful, devout, Mormon mom, Kris realized she just couldn't do it anymore. Click here to watch on YouTubeFind Kris on IG @kristjana_hillberg Check out her Podcast called "I F*cking Knew" Our C2C vacation has officially launched!  We want to meet you in real life and go on adventures together!  Click here to go to the official booking pageCheck out our limited time Cult-Free Holiday knit sweater line hereSupport SheliseAny donations are welcome and appreciated to support the making of this podcastFind our FULL (uncensored) merch store here!https://cults-to-consciousness-shop.fourthwall.com/en-usdPatreonhttps://www.patreon.com/cultstoconsciousnessVenmo @sheliseannKris growing up in a small Mormon townHaving to miss Homecoming gameKris' family was not allowed to interact with other LDS familiesKris was accused of stealingShelise getting shamed in UtahStunted growthPurity Culture in MormonismKris "sins" with the preacher's sonKris leaves Mormonism for CollegeThe Word of WisdomTW:  R*peKris' mom has her tell the Bishop about the SA The Miracle of Forgiveness BookThe disciplinary counsel comes up with a sentence for KrisKris found no joy in Mormonism and stopped going to churchThe result on her relationshipKris gets engaged and sucked back into MormonismKris gets married in the templeKris leaves Mormonism for good How Kris is doing nowOur Merch! Patreon: Patreon.com/cultstoconsciousnessVenmo @sheliseannAny donations are welcome and appreciated to support the making of this podcastWebsite CultsToConsciousness.comFind Shelise on Social media!Instagram @cultstoconsciousnessHost Instagram @sheliseannTikTok @cults.to.consciousnessTwitter @cultstoconTheme Song Produced and Composed by Christian Guevara**Disclaimer: Thanks for joining us at Cults to Consciousness. This storytelling podcast is meant to be for entertainment purposes only and does not substitute for medical advice. We may discuss triggering topics and we ask that you make your personal mental health a priority. Lastly, the opinions of our guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the host.**

**THIS EPISODE IS MEANT TO BE WATCHED- THIS IS TO INFORM YOU TO HEAD OVER TO YOUTUBE TO SEE THE WHOLE THING AFTER THE INTRO**CLICK HERE TO WATCHWe can't wait to share with you footage from our Old Hollywood Glamour themed wedding, set in the Historic 1930s Movie Palace! It was a dream lost in time. First, you'll see our actual 5 min wedding film created by the ever so talented couple at Amora Cinema. Next, you'll get to see the 1930s B&W silent short film rendition of our love story which we produced and surprise premiered on the day of our wedding before the ceremony. Thank you for watching and supporting! For an in depth description of our wedding and to see how it would've been different if I were still Mormon, you can watch our break down here: https://youtu.be/dmziikziI2c?si=8HAKJeCOfmFSag6AVideo Team: https://www.amoracinema.com/Wedding film Locations & Special ThanksLos Angeles TheatreKebab Halebi RestaurantFind Shelise on Social media!Instagram @cultstoconsciousness https://www.instagram.com/cultstoconsiousness@Sheliseann https://www.instagram.com/sheliseann/@Jonathan.Rosales_ https://www.instagram.com/jonathan.Rosales_@amoracinema https://www.instagram.com/amoracinemaPhotography: @lulanphotoCoordinator: @xoxoweddingDress: @galialahav Ballroom Hair: @anastasiialevadnia Makeup: @312glambymelFlorals: #carinwong Rentals: @orchidpartyrentalsVintage Furniture: @thefrenchaccentgalleryBand: @amandacastrobandDancers: @lafolliesDJs: @redshoelaLighting: @stagelabsVenue: @losangelestheatre.laPenthouse: @thehaasbuildingRestaurant:  @KebabHalebi Click the link to reserve your spot on our C2C vacation! https://my.trovatrip.com/public/l/email/cults-to-consciousnessOur Merch! Patreon: Patreon.com/cultstoconsciousnessVenmo @sheliseannAny donations are welcome and appreciated to support the making of this podcastWebsite CultsToConsciousness.comFind Shelise on Social media!Instagram @cultstoconsciousnessHost Instagram @sheliseannTikTok @cults.to.consciousnessTwitter @cultstoconTheme Song Produced and Composed by Christian Guevara**Disclaimer: Thanks for joining us at Cults to Consciousness. This storytelling podcast is meant to be for entertainment purposes only and does not substitute for medical advice. We may discuss triggering topics and we ask that you make your personal mental health a priority. Lastly, the opinions of our guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the host.**

Two young teens fell into a forbidden love. After being shunned from their fundamentalist Mormon polygamous community, they had the option to be welcomed back, only if they got married immediately. Seven little ones later, Chris had been living in fear of losing his family since dozens of men were sent away to repent for unknown reasons. One day, the call came. He was being excommunicated. Click here to watch on YouTubeResources for those escaping polygamy:https://holdingouthelp.org/ https://www.hopeafterpolygamy.org/https://cherishfamilies.org/ Find Chris:IG: @pecanvalleyresort Click below to be the first to know about our C2C vacation! https://my.trovatrip.com/public/l/email/cults-to-consciousnessChris meeting Warren Jeffs when he was his principalChris meet his wife in 6th gradeChris and his wife were ratted out to Warren at 15Living with the Lost BoysRulon Jeffs had Chris and Lydia separate for a yearWere Chris and Lydia still believers at this time?When Chris and Lydia get marriedA husband should never see his wife outside of her long underwearWas their faith reignited once married?Life leading up to Warren Jeffs taking overWhy Warren Jeffs kicked out many of the devoted community membersWarren prophesying the end timesThe Bishop called, asking Chris and his family to come homeWas Chris ever called to Polygamy?Coffee drinking was allowedThe restrictions and expectations of a husband and wife in FLDS Top secret documents given to married couples involving intimacy Why Chris and Lydia ended up leaving FLDSHow did Chris feel when Warren (their Prophet) was sent to prison?Life after JeffsOur Merch! Patreon: Patreon.com/cultstoconsciousnessVenmo @sheliseannAny donations are welcome and appreciated to support the making of this podcastWebsite CultsToConsciousness.comFind Shelise on Social media!Instagram @cultstoconsciousnessHost Instagram @sheliseannTikTok @cults.to.consciousnessTwitter @cultstoconTheme Song Produced and Composed by Christian Guevara**Disclaimer: Thanks for joining us at Cults to Consciousness. This storytelling podcast is meant to be for entertainment purposes only and does not substitute for medical advice. We may discuss triggering topics and we ask that you make your personal mental health a priority. Lastly, the opinions of our guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the host.**

Ben grew up in the FLDS (Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints) living with 2 moms and 28 siblings. He started working on a construction site around 8 years old and had his own crew by 16, despite only having a 3rd grade education from the private FLDS school. After realizing the outside world ISN'T all evil, he escaped the cult around age 18 and became the go-to person (along side his now-wife Wendy) for other “Lost Boys” to seek out for help. Ben and Wendy explain what it was like helping kids transition into the “real world”.Click here to watch on YouTubeResources for those escaping polygamy:https://holdingouthelp.org/ https://www.hopeafterpolygamy.org/https://cherishfamilies.org/ Click below to JOIN US on an amazing C2C vacation!https://my.trovatrip.com/public/l/survey/shelise-solaWho are the "lost boys"?The rules and lifestyle of the FLDSThe private FLDS school system where Warren Jeffs was the principalBen had a hard time switching to "worldly" clothes Buying your way to the highest level of heaven- working as a childWhat church was like on SundaysWendy's exposure to the FLDSWomen are assigned husbands and meet them on their wedding dayDozens of siblings, 2 sister/wives living in a hotelThe leaders had upwards of 80 wives!!!Could the kids keep the money they made?Why did Ben leave the FLDS if he had a great childhood?Ben helped with a home for Lost BoysBen's escape storyOne of the hardest adjustments was figuring out how to flirtWendy's perspective on showing the escapees the worldBen's perspective on why there are so many Lost BoysHow Wendy and Ben are doing nowLinda, Listen & ResourcesOur Merch! Patreon: Patreon.com/cultstoconsciousnessVenmo @sheliseannAny donations are welcome and appreciated to support the making of this podcastWebsite CultsToConsciousness.comFind Shelise on Social media!Instagram @cultstoconsciousnessHost Instagram @sheliseannTikTok @cults.to.consciousnessTwitter @cultstoconTheme Song Produced and Composed by Christian Guevara**Disclaimer: Thanks for joining us at Cults to Consciousness. This storytelling podcast is meant to be for entertainment purposes only and does not substitute for medical advice. We may discuss triggering topics and we ask that you make your personal mental health a priority. Lastly, the opinions of our guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the host.**

From the TV show “Escaping Polygamy”, Amanda Rae is known for calling out The Order, which is the incestuous polygamous cult she was born and raised in. She goes into depth on her channel about the stories of the men who have nearly 200 children with multiple women. However, everyone is dying to know how SHE has been coping since escaping the cult at 18 years old. We explore the all-too-common toxic relationship dynamics that can result from leaving a high-control group and how to find a healthy relationship.Click here to watch this episode on YouTubeClick here for our live together exploring birth defects as a result of incestuous polygamyClick here to watch the live we did on Amanda's channelFind Amanda!YouTube:   @AmandaLovesRachel IG: @amandaraegrantResources for help leaving polygamyhttps://holdingouthelp.org/https://www.hopeafterpolygamy.org/Click below to JOIN US on an amazing C2C vacation!https://my.trovatrip.com/public/l/survey/shelise-solaViewers of Escaping Polygamy asking Amanda what happened to her husband"Getting direction" on who a girl needs to marry at 8Amanda and her then boyfriend had just left The Order when they filmed the pilot episodeCulty tendencies Amanda still has years after The OrderAmanda felt like she lost herselfWhy would Amanda's (ex) husband leave the order if he agreed with the morals and values?Amanda's psychology in wanting to get married at 18 after leaving the OrderAmanda's advice regrets from Escaping PolygamyAmanda moved from Utah to Sin City. One extreme to the nextDating life (good and bad) after her divorceGaslighting, narcissists and lies. Oh my!Amanda's current relationship with her momWe accept the love we think we deserveAmanda is dating someone!Our Merch! Patreon: Patreon.com/cultstoconsciousnessVenmo @sheliseannAny donations are welcome and appreciated to support the making of this podcastWebsite CultsToConsciousness.comFind Shelise on Social media!Instagram @cultstoconsciousnessHost Instagram @sheliseannTikTok @cults.to.consciousnessTwitter @cultstoconTheme Song Produced and Composed by Christian Guevara**Disclaimer: Thanks for joining us at Cults to Consciousness. This storytelling podcast is meant to be for entertainment purposes only and does not substitute for medical advice. We may discuss triggering topics and we ask that you make your personal mental health a priority. Lastly, the opinions of our guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the host.**

After begging for a proper education at 14, Allison had to take things into her own hands. Knowing she was about to be forced into polygamy, she went around her parents at every turn to give herself a different future. One that didn't involve reproducing with 1/2 siblings or cousins. A road block at every turn didn't dissuade her from listening to the little girl inside of her who just wanted out. Resources for those escaping polygamy:https://holdingouthelp.org/https://www.hopeafterpolygamy.org/Find Allison on SocialIG @allyeames1206Click below to JOIN US on an amazing C2C vacation!https://my.trovatrip.com/public/l/survey/shelise-sola Allison's sketchy family history joining The OrderCruel manipulation to get Allison's grandpa back inAllison's large, immediate family treeTW: CA- Her dad delivered her while on work releaseTW: CA was extremely common within The OrderThe forced poverty her mom and 12 siblings were inWhat happens to the wives after they can't have more children?Allison's first job at 8 yrs oldShe started helping do The Order's taxes at 14!Allison's strong desire to go to a "real school" as a teenShe walked into a public High School hoping to be enrolledAllison was about to be forced into marriage at 16How she escaped!They went to the police to inform them of her running awayThey placed her in a foster type orphanageThey forced her to go back!Her previous foster mom helped get courts involvedAfter her case, a bill was passed to help polygamous children escape forced marriageHow Allison found her footing after courtHow Allison is doing nowLinda, ListenResources for leaving polygamyOur Merch! Patreon: Patreon.com/cultstoconsciousnessVenmo @sheliseannAny donations are welcome and appreciated to support the making of this podcastWebsite CultsToConsciousness.comFind Shelise on Social media!Instagram @cultstoconsciousnessHost Instagram @sheliseannTikTok @cults.to.consciousnessTwitter @cultstoconTheme Song Produced and Composed by Christian Guevara**Disclaimer: Thanks for joining us at Cults to Consciousness. This storytelling podcast is meant to be for entertainment purposes only and does not substitute for medical advice. We may discuss triggering topics and we ask that you make your personal mental health a priority. Lastly, the opinions of our guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the host.**

Manipulated into saying yes to a betrothal to her cousin at 8 yrs old, Michelle knew there was no way she would raise her future family in this incestuous polygamous cult. Her father had 16 wives including half sisters and nieces (one of which was her mother). The horrible treatment in the group caused her to plot her escape and get emancipated at 17. Who knows what would've happened if her cousins from the TV show “Escaping Polygamy” didn't come to help her when they did.Click here to watch part 1Click here to watch part 2 Find Michelle on SocialIG @mmichaels_35Resource for those escaping polygamy:https://holdingouthelp.org/Click below to JOIN US on an amazing vacation!https://my.trovatrip.com/public/l/survey/shelise-solaMichelle was assigned a husband at 8 yrs oldTW: CA- Her dad falsely heard she was doing something badMichelle wanted to escape at 8 yrs old but couldn'tTW: Suic*de Ide@tion, self inflicted starv@tionDoing all she can to put off getting marriedHer meeting to arrange her plural marriage was the day after she escapedMichelle's struggle to not cave to pressure and go backTW: Suic*de Ide@tionThey were keeping her away from her siblings TW: brief mentions of CAHow Michelle is doing now!How the Order explains polygamy....Our Merch! Patreon: Patreon.com/cultstoconsciousnessVenmo @sheliseannAny donations are welcome and appreciated to support the making of this podcastWebsite CultsToConsciousness.comFind Shelise on Social media!Instagram @cultstoconsciousnessHost Instagram @sheliseannTikTok @cults.to.consciousnessTwitter @cultstoconTheme Song Produced and Composed by Christian Guevara**Disclaimer: Thanks for joining us at Cults to Consciousness. This storytelling podcast is meant to be for entertainment purposes only and does not substitute for medical advice. We may discuss triggering topics and we ask that you make your personal mental health a priority. Lastly, the opinions of our guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the host.**

**Content Warning: Multiple depictions of child abuse and infant death** This incestuous polygamous Mormon sect promotes and endorses extreme punishments. Michelle had a father who took pleasure in these punishments. Aside from that, her first job was at 4 yrs old which grew to 3 jobs by the time she was in Jr High. Against all odds, she graduated High School at 15 years old, then college a few days after her 18th birthday. Make sure to subscribe and hit the bell so you don't miss when part 2 drops, where we go into her televised escape out of this insidious group.Find Michelle on SocialIG @mmichaels_35https://www.instagram.com/mmichaels_35/Resource for those escaping polygamy:https://holdingouthelp.org/Click below to JOIN US on an amazing vacation!https://my.trovatrip.com/public/l/survey/shelise-solaClickable timestamps below available on YouTube What it was like being filmed on "Escaping Polygamy"How her dad was related to 16 of his wivesDescendants of Jesus himself? Keeping the bloodline pureOne of the biggest shocks about the "real world" after she leftHer siblings financially supported their dad.... bought him toysHer first job was at 4 yrs oldAt 7 she was working at the bank!Having to dumpster dive for their foodMAJOR TW: Multiple depictions of CA- Inf@nt de*thTW-CA Continued- Being locked in a basementDoes Michelle think all 200+ got the same treatment from her dad?TW: CA from other family members on behalf of her dad & Infant de*thTW: C(inf@nt)ATW: CA-Did any of Michelle's public school teachers notice the signs?How Michelle juggled going to school with all her jobsHow and why they let Michelle go to collegeShe graduated with an Associate's degree 2 days after turning 18Find Michelle on IGOur Merch! Patreon: Patreon.com/cultstoconsciousnessVenmo @sheliseannAny donations are welcome and appreciated to support the making of this podcastWebsite CultsToConsciousness.comFind Shelise on Social media!Instagram @cultstoconsciousnessHost Instagram @sheliseannTikTok @cults.to.consciousnessTwitter @cultstoconTheme Song Produced and Composed by Christian Guevara**Disclaimer: Thanks for joining us at Cults to Consciousness. This storytelling podcast is meant to be for entertainment purposes only and does not substitute for medical advice. We may discuss triggering topics and we ask that you make your personal mental health a priority. Lastly, the opinions of our guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the host.**

*Content Warning:  Sexual Abuse, Domestic Violence, Attempted Suicide, Rape* Growing up in a cult known for its incestuous polygamy and grooming for marriage at 3, Shanell was set up for failure from the beginning. After being coerced into choosing a husband at 18, she married her first cousin and everything quickly went downhill. Her relationship was so dangerous, her husband went to jail and she fled her home to safety, eventually deciding to leave The Order as well. Three years later, Shanell and her 2 sisters were determined to help others escape and their efforts were televised on “Escaping Polygamy”.Click here to watch on YouTube Resource for those escaping polygamy:https://holdingouthelp.org/Find Shanell!FB: https://www.facebook.com/shanell.snowIG: https://www.instagram.com/shanellsnow/Join on us our FIRST C2C Vacation! Click here to tell us where you want to go! Location will be announced very soon!Her dad married 14 women....some were siblingsThey start grooming them to get married at 2 or 3 yrs oldExplaining "Personal Progress" for young girls"Casual touching" guidance sheet Shanell got as a young girlYou will be cursed if you don't follow the dating rules"You may marry one of your siblings here..."How Shanell "got direction" on who to marryTW: SA and DV Is this type of harmful behavior common in The Order?They were discouraged from calling the PoliceTW: DV depictionsShanell planned to stay with him even after he was arrestedTW: attempted sui**deTW: r*pe, DVThe Order kept her money when she escapedShanell is invited back to church by the prophet as a non-memberLife after The Order- Her entire world crashed downWhen Shanell started working on "Escaping Polygamy"Life after "Escaping Polygamy" filmedWhat brings Shanell joy nowOur Merch! Patreon: Patreon.com/cultstoconsciousnessVenmo @sheliseannAny donations are welcome and appreciated to support the making of this podcastWebsite CultsToConsciousness.comFind Shelise on Social media!Instagram @cultstoconsciousnessHost Instagram @sheliseannTikTok @cults.to.consciousnessTwitter @cultstoconTheme Song Produced and Composed by Christian Guevara**Disclaimer: Thanks for joining us at Cults to Consciousness. This storytelling podcast is meant to be for entertainment purposes only and does not substitute for medical advice. We may discuss triggering topics and we ask that you make your personal mental health a priority. Lastly, the opinions of our guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the host.**

**Content warning: multiple depictions of child abuse** Growing up with 14 moms and nearly 200 siblings in an insulated community with very strict rules, proves to be extremely challenging and confusing. Shanell wasn't even supposed to know who her biological father was, but was smart enough to figure it out. Not allowed to go to High School, she had what they considered the “privilege” of getting a job instead, to earn money that she needed permission to access. A second mother to her 11 siblings, she did her best to raise and protect them from the man we call Daniel.Resource for those escaping polygamy:https://holdingouthelp.org/Find Shanell!FB: https://www.facebook.com/shanell.snowIG: https://www.instagram.com/shanellsnow/Incestuous plural marriages- her family dynamicShanell wasn't allowed to know who her biological father wasWhy won't the state step in to help?Working kids and mothers are forced to give their money to the fatherThe group harshly judges and puts down their own membersThe tangible and dangerous favoritism between wivesShanell wasn't allowed to attend High SchoolWorking at 6 years old then babysitting 6 kids by 8 years oldTW: CA- Shanell wanted to raise her siblings to keep them saferShanell's experience working at Order businessesThey work, but the money is taken and they aren't given money for foodShanell's mom had to pay rent to her husband who "owned" the apartmentTW: CA-How Daniel (her biological dad) treated ShanellDaniel didn't seem to have love for his kidsA sneak peak into Shanell's courtship processOur Merch! Patreon: Patreon.com/cultstoconsciousnessVenmo @sheliseannAny donations are welcome and appreciated to support the making of this podcastWebsite CultsToConsciousness.comFind Shelise on Social media!Instagram @cultstoconsciousnessHost Instagram @sheliseannTikTok @cults.to.consciousnessTwitter @cultstoconTheme Song Produced and Composed by Christian Guevara**Disclaimer: Thanks for joining us at Cults to Consciousness. This storytelling podcast is meant to be for entertainment purposes only and does not substitute for medical advice. We may discuss triggering topics and we ask that you make your personal mental health a priority. Lastly, the opinions of our guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the host.**

Forced into the Amish lifestyle, Audrey had no choice but to conform to the strict Amish standards. She married young, and later found out her husband had been hurting their daughters in unimaginable ways. Most Amish mothers side with their husbands in this situation, but not Audrey. After taking her soon to be ex husband to court, the entire community shunned and stalked her and her family. Resources for those in need:Generations Unleashed Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/Generations.Unleashed.IncWebsite: https://www.generationsunleashed.comFind and support Audrey on Facebook!  Audrey P Malchow KauffmanWhen Audrey first converted to AmishAudrey's family stopped going to the doctorDid Audrey ever push back to her parents?TW: CSAThe beginning of Audrey's brainwashTW: CSA + CA "Saving a man's impure thoughts"What dating was like in Audrey's Amish communityAudrey's dad kicked her out, and she met her (ex) husband in a new Amish communityWhat courting looked like in this new Amish communityWhat this community considered inappropriate and temptationHow much did the women know about s*x outside of reproduction?What is expected on wedding night?Audrey's ab**ive marriage Audrey's ab**ive ex father-in-law (the bishop)TW: Su**ide ideation, cu**ing, unimaginable things done to Audrey's daughtersTW: CSATW: beastiality, CSAAudrey separates from her ex husband and is thrown into a new worldTW: su**ide ideation, CSAThe community tried to silence herTW: SAAudrey became the first Amish woman to press charges against an Amish BishopTW: SAThe issues the court hearings and being stalkedThe outcome of the trialWhy is this so prevalent in Amish communities?What brings Audrey joy nowHow Audrey's daughters are doing nowLinda, listenResources for Amish wanting to leaveOur Merch! Patreon: Patreon.com/cultstoconsciousnessVenmo @sheliseannAny donations are welcome and appreciated to support the making of this podcastWebsite CultsToConsciousness.comFind Shelise on Social media!Instagram @cultstoconsciousnessHost Instagram @sheliseannTikTok @cults.to.consciousnessTwitter @cultstoconTheme Song Produced and Composed by Christian Guevara**Disclaimer: Thanks for joining us at Cults to Consciousness. This storytelling podcast is meant to be for entertainment purposes only and does not substitute for medical advice. We may discuss triggering topics and we ask that you make your personal mental health a priority. Lastly, the opinions of our guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the host.**

An expert witness for Amish and Mennonite court cases, Lizzie explains the rules of her intense settlement before taking us through her unbelievable story of disaster, lethal betrayal, tragedy, abandonment and perseverance. She even gives us a glimpse of the strange dating practice which takes place in the woman's bedroom. Resources: https://www.theplainpeoplespodcast.com/resourcesWebsite: https://www.lizziehershberger.com/Her book: “Behind Blue Curtains: A True Crime Memoir of an Amish Woman's Survival, Escape, and Pursuit of Justice” Lizzie as an expert on the Amish for court casesUnderstanding the Swartzentruber AmishDress & modesty requirements for her communityThe world's false perception of the AmishHer whole household was poisoned by her husband's familyWhen tragedy is "God punishing someone" What Lizzie's Amish school was likeThe lack of s*x education even with anatomy and female cyclesTW: CA- forced into submissionShe was blamed at 14 for her SA by the communityHer mother kicked her out for being a "problem"TW: She was almost s*x traffickedHer Aunt also kicked her out and she went to a new non-amish familyShe willingly went back to the Amish communityThe odd dating practice called Snitz and inappropriate youth "games"Lizzie ended up reporting her SA over 20 years later to raise awareness for kids still inLizzie was an expert Amish witness to help another survivor of SA get justice!Lizzie reads part of her V Impact statement from her SA court hearingHow Lizzie is doing nowOur Merch! Patreon: Patreon.com/cultstoconsciousnessVenmo @sheliseannAny donations are welcome and appreciated to support the making of this podcastWebsite CultsToConsciousness.comFind Shelise on Social media!Instagram @cultstoconsciousnessHost Instagram @sheliseannTikTok @cults.to.consciousnessTwitter @cultstoconTheme Song Produced and Composed by Christian Guevara**Disclaimer: Thanks for joining us at Cults to Consciousness. This storytelling podcast is meant to be for entertainment purposes only and does not substitute for medical advice. We may discuss triggering topics and we ask that you make your personal mental health a priority. Lastly, the opinions of our guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the host.**

*Content warning: SA, beastiality, DV, infant death, miscarriage** Having been blissfully unaware of the methods of control and "ownership" of women growing up in the Amish, Elizabeth was not prepared for the dark and brutal marriage that followed. Her husband forbid her to going to the hospital for her 8 births which left her in questionable and dangerous hands. After she finally got the courage to get police involved, her community put her in shunning for 4 years straight, before she realized she could no longer be Amish and escaped with her 7 sons.Click here to watch on YouTubeResources: https://www.theplainpeoplespodcast.com/resourcesConnect with Elizabeth on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086961966923&mibextid=ZbWKwL The Swiss Amish community Elizabeth was a part ofBlissfully unaware of dark secrets- when the questions startedModesty standards & clothing requirementsAt 16 she was allowed to join youth groups and dateThe dangers of forced marriage after s*xWhat were the rules of dating? "Shotgun weddings" for the sinnersWhat was her s*x- ed like in her community?Hands off courtships and public shaming confessionalsTW: SA & beastial*tyTW: SA- The issue with public forgive and forget confessionalsThe red flags she missed when dating her soon-to-be husbandHer marriage went downhill on day oneTW: SA during pregnancyThe new rules in a different district- Extra amenities!TW: Infant de*th- Her 7 back to back pregnanciesTW: SA & DVTW: Infant de*th & miscarriageElizabeth sunk into a deep depression & needed helpWhat birthing in her Amish community was like S*x immediately after childbirth???Her time spent at the mental health facilityTW: SA & DVTW: DV- The police were finally called on her husbandTW: SA- The beginning of her escape from the AmishElizabeth moved to another Amish community in perpetual shunning4 years of shunning within her community!How she is acclimating to her new life with her 7 sonsElizabeth's FAVORITE modern day conveniencesSupport ShelisePatreon: Patreon.com/cultstoconsciousnessVenmo @sheliseannAny donations are welcome and appreciated to support the making of this podcastFind Shelise on Social media!Instagram @cultstoconsciousnessHost Instagram @sheliseannTikTok @cults.to.consciousnessTwitter @cultstoconTheme Song Produced and Composed by Christian Guevara**Disclaimer: Thanks for joining us at Cults to Consciousness. This storytelling podcast is meant to be for entertainment purposes only and does not substitute for medical advice. We may discuss triggering topics and we ask that you make your personal mental health a priority. Lastly, the opinions of our guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the host.**

From an atheist household to strict Mennonite, Jasper had an incredible amount of adjusting to do as a teenager. Her love for riding horses and asking questions branded her with “unruly” and “rebellious”. Anyone who got close to her was shipped away and eventually, due to lack of socialization and acceptance, her mental health quickly deteriorated. She now hosts “The Plain People's Podcast” where she platforms former Mennonite and Amish so they may tell their stories.Click here to watch on YouTube Find and Support Jasper!Website: https://www.theplainpeoplespodcast.comResources: https://www.theplainpeoplespodcast.com/resourcesIG: @ThePlainPeoplesPodcast https://www.instagram.com/theplainpeoplespodcast/@jasper.c.hoffman Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/theplainpeoplespodcastWhy would a family outside the church join into a cult?The home school movement in California in the 90sThe catalyst for Jasper's mom to head to religion Introduced to the MennonitesWhat it was like to go from Atheist to Christian to MennoniteJasper's father became sober when they became MennonitesJasper's mother enjoyed the initial love overload when first joinedJasper came home one day to her clothes changed to all dressesJasper was no longer allowed to ride horses because it was un-lady likeHow the Mennonites incorporated IBLP practicesThe dark ways Jasper's life changed once she became MennoniteJasper's family was the first to join this particular churchThe library had removed and censored pages in encyclopediasThey tried to control Jasper immediatelyControlling how she walked...Published example of being too pridefulWhy Jasper wasn't allowed to go to 10th gradeWhere Jasper's mental health really took a turnWas Jasper encouraged to homeschool on her own?They started shipping away all her friendsThey tried to send Jasper away, then forbidden therapyHer difficult dating/courtship experienceWhen Jasper realized she had to leave the MennonitesHow Jasper got outA divided familyJasper got accepted into college Jasper had to move BACK in!Her post-cult journeyJasper starts her own podcastThe patterns and through-lines Jasper has noticed in her interviewsCould the Amish and Mennonites continue the positive without the negative?Support ShelisePatreon: Patreon.com/cultstoconsciousnessVenmo @sheliseannAny donations are welcome and appreciated to support the making of this podcastFind Shelise on Social media!Instagram @cultstoconsciousnessHost Instagram @sheliseannTikTok @cults.to.consciousnessTwitter @cultstoconTheme Song Produced and Composed by Christian Guevara**Disclaimer: Thanks for joining us at Cults to Consciousness. This storytelling podcast is meant to be for entertainment purposes only and does not substitute for medical advice. We may discuss triggering topics and we ask that you make your personal mental health a priority. Lastly, the opinions of our guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the host.**

Dean Weaver, EPC Stated Clerk, continues a conversation with Lisa Brockman, Ruling Elder for First Presbyterian Church in Orlando, Florida. In the conclusion of a two-week dialogue, the two discuss how her path from a devout Mormon childhood to accepting Christ affected her relationships with Mormon family members—especially after she wrote her book, Out of Zion: Meeting Jesus in the Shadow of the Mormon Temple.

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TAKEAWAYSJoseph Smith was a 33rd degree Mason and practiced witchcraft as a child with his familyRussell M. Nelson, the current prophet of the Mormon church, is a member of the secret Skull and Bones society Mormon ritualism mirrors the ritualism of Freemasonry in many aspectsMormonism is a culture steeped in obedience and fear

When the pandemic hit in 2020, Lyndi Kennedy found herself questioning her espoused beliefs in the Mormon church and diving deep in the Word of God. She discovered that Mormonism is taken straight from the satanic principles of Freemasonry. This warrior woman is the mom of three amazing boys - and she's determined to shine a light on the lies and toxic underpinnings of the Mormon church. Lyndi is an influencer, stylist, and fashion show host who found the love of the one true Christ. She shares her journey from practicing devout Mormon ritualism to the freedom that she found in the gospel. She also explains the secretive connection between Mormonism's founder, Joseph Smith, and the Freemasons.

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Bob interviews Jason Sieckman, a police detective and Evangelical Christian. Jason left the LDS Church a number of years ago and now serves on the board of Skyline Church in San Diego.  He shares his story, what first  attracted him to Mormonism, what later caused him to leave, and his conclusions that their prophets were […]

Dean Weaver, EPC Stated Clerk, continues a conversation with Lisa Brockman, Ruling Elder for First Presbyterian Church in Orlando, Florida. In the conclusion of a two-week dialogue, the two discuss how her path from a devout Mormon childhood to accepting Christ affected her relationships with Mormon family members—especially after she wrote her book, Out of Zion: Meeting Jesus in the Shadow of the Mormon Temple.

Knowing how to engage in good conversations with Mormon friends and acquaintances is crucial in our pluralistic world today. Former Mormon and apologist, Corey Miller shares his very helpful insights from his experiences and study. Recommended Resources: Engaging with Mormons: Understanding Their World; Sharing Good News by Corey Miller. Ratio Christi is a global movement that equips university students and faculty to give historical, philosophical, and scientific reasons for following Jesus Christ.

June 30, 2022 Dr. LATAYNE C. SCOTT, a Mormon convert to Christianity, who earned her PhD in biblical studies, recipient of Pepperdine University's Distinguished Christian Service Award for Creative Christian Writing, Dean of the College of Professional & Creative Writing at Trinity Southwest University in Albuquerque, New Mexico, & an award-winning veteran of the Christian publishing industry, having written over two dozen books, including "The MORMON MIRAGE", who will address: "A FORMER MORMON Discusses the UNIQUE CHALLENGES of REACHING the SPIRITUALLY 'HOMELESS' WHO FLEE FROM the OUTREACH of CHRISTIANS AFTER the DEVASTATION of BEING MISLED & HARMED by a CULT" & introducing Latayne's new book: "Under the Banner of the Mormon Code" Subscribe: iTunes  TuneIn Android RSS Feed Listen:

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Season 1 Episode 1 -- April 3, 2022 Welcome Brothers and Sisters to a news podcast all about what's going on in the realms of Mormondom! Dives and Al have scoured the internet this week and found you several news items pertaining to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. This is a lot of fun, clean information as Al and Dives discuss LDS current events from all sides. This isn't biased one way or another. We show you the good the bad and the ugly of Mormonism, not taking anything too seriously. Here there are no axes to grind, but no relief society centerpieces either. You will love this show whether you attend church weekly, occasionally, or never! We're trying to bring everyone together in a common place. Send us an email and let us know what you think and what you'd like to hear! Connect with Al and Dives! Official Website Email Voicemail Twitter Patreon Facebook YouTube Official Sponsor Music Featured News Articles 1. Salt Lake cemetery segregates black remains 2. Former Mormon who forged a new career as a OnlyFans star after leaving the church says she's been 'EXILED' by family and friends after her raunchy photos were outed to local community 3. Utah sex offender who became Mormon Church leader convicted of sex abuse again 4. Under the Banner of Heaven | Official Trailer | FX 5. LGBTQ support growing among Latter Day Saints 6. Mormons Inc: Church accused of multinational tax rort 7. General Conference will include limited in-person attendance #lds, #mormon, #exmormon, #postmormon, #religion, #churchofjesuschristoflatterdaysaints, #news --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mormonnewsroundup/support

Part 2 of Janell and Mariah's conversation wit h Micah airs today! In this episode, you'll hear about what came of Micah's decision to fully trust in Jesus, the repercussions of waking away from the Mormon church, why it's common for young people to become Mormon, Mariah's response to a simple Gospel, and more! We hope you enjoy! ___________We would love to thank our Patrons for all their amazing support! To learn more about supporting Finding Something REAL via Patreon, click here!Maria's Season 4 Intro Mariah & ZachMariah & Alycia Mariah & DrewMariah & RebeccaMariah & LindseyGospel from a Former Mormon (Micah Wilder)Adams Road MinistryPassport to Heaven (Micah Wilder)Seeking Allah Finding Jesus - Nabeel Quereshi

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In this episode, Kelly and I discuss: The rules Kelly had to follow as a Mormon The emotional trauma she endured What caused Kelly to leave the religion How fitness has helped her heal  Stay Connected with Lauren on Instagram: @lauren.kubat Stay Connected with Kelly on Instagram: @kellymariefitmom Email Lauren: info@laurenkubat.com Learn More About Lauren: https://www.laurenkubat.com/ Kelly Trust is a Certified Athletic Trainer and lives a much different life than how she was brought up. Kelly was raised Mormon, grew up in Utah, and graduated from Brigham Young University. She recently left her lifelong religion after going through a difficult divorce and now performs sports massages for fellow bodybuilders and powerlifters in Georgia. She is the mother of a 2-year-old boy named Jackson and spends most of her free time at the gym preparing for various competitions (the next of which is just over a month from now). She strives to use her religious trauma to help others understand the harm that purity culture can have on people.

Today on the podcast, we have Micah Wilder. Like his brothers before him, Micah was raised in a devout Mormon family and served his mission.. While on his mission, a Baptist pastor challenged him to read the Bible, which he did--and gradually his Mormon world came crashing down around him as he encountered the life-changing love of Jesus Christ. His new life in Jesus sent shockwaves not only through his mission, but his family as well.In today's episode, Micah shares about his upbringing, his story of reading the New Testament twelve times, the Gospel from a the perspective of someone who used to be mormon, and more! We hope you enjoy this episode! Part 2 will be released soon! ___________We would love to thank our Patrons for all their amazing support! To learn more about supporting Finding Something REAL via Patreon, click here!Maria's Season 4 Intro Mariah & ZachMariah & Alycia Mariah & DrewMariah & RebeccaMariah & LindseyGospel from a Former Mormon (Micah Wilder)Adams Road MinistryPassport to Heaven (Micah Wilder)Seeking Allah Finding Jesus - Nabeel Quereshi

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Sitting down with Mimi Knowles; songwriter, singer, producer and former Mormon. One of the lines from his recent single that just released seemed perfect for today's podcast, "I have made a whole lot of changes, but I am still myself."This interview is a colorful & fun conversation and one that you will for sure enjoy! In my conversation with Mimi, nothing was off limits. We talk about his Mormon mission to Italy. His mom leaving the mormon church, later his wife leaving too which was difficult for Mimi at the time. Mimi shares his struggles, what he went through and how he navigated through the emotions after his wife left. Mimi shares, "there's one time Jess came with my daughter to Sacrament and Quincy was asking about people on the stand. And she's like, who are they? Jess said, that's the bishopric you'll never be able to be one of them because you're a woman. And I'm like, that's just facts. Yeah, just facts. And that was kind of the the tipping point for me wanting to leave. My wife identifies as pan, I'm a person of color. I have daughters. And I couldn't associate myself or align myself with anything that makes my people or communities feel lesser than right. I want my daughter to believe she can be whatever she wants to be. And I don't want her to grow up in an institution that's like you can you can only like be this if you conform."Mimi shares the he felt he should be clear with his followers and shared a post that he was leaving the mormon religion. He was surprised that he had 100% of DM's coming in that commented. Most of them commenting that they wished they could make a post like he did. It was eye opening for Mimi. He felt grateful he has a support system as others don't have the same. Check out Mimi's latest single! It will get stuck in your head, it's SO GOOD!https://open.spotify.com/album/2mznwMw4KkGwIvoUlhSWkA?si=ggqrmdECT6mo0jWr8qQEHA https://open.spotify.com/album/2mznwMw4KkGwIvoUlhSWkA?si=ggqrmdECT6mo0jWr8qQEHAOTHER LINKS:https://www.amandajoyloveland.com/breakingthroughhttps://www.amandajoyloveland.com/unbind

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Dawna Noble is Lena and Sal's relationship coach. And she's pretty damn cool. Dawna knew she loved women as far back as elementary school. She was raised in a big Mormon family and being gay wasn't an option.  Hear how she left the church, joined a different church, was celibate for 10 years, tried a 40 day fast to make her straight, asked to marry a pastor 20 years older than her.... and then finally leaving it all, coming out, getting married to woman, getting divorced and then becoming a relationship for LGBTQ couples. She's pretty rad. 

Timo (aka Tim Killian) is one of my favorite people. Former Mormon, long-time political consultant in Washington state (he helped get marijuana legalized), crisis communicator (he represented the first businesses hit by Covid), motorcycle vagabond, deep thinker, Airbnb host, animal lover, expat, future cult leader.... Just listen. Timo on Instagram. This episode is sponsored by OMGYES. Click here for 10% off. Find me on Instagram or Twitter. Please consider supporting this podcast. This Amazon affiliate link kicks a few bucks back my way. Intro music: “Brightside of the Sun,” by Basin and Range; "Society," sung by Eddie Vedder (from the Into the Wild soundtrack); "Smoke Alarm" by Carsie Blanton. 

As a former Mormon missionary, how do you go back and tell the people you converted to Mormonism what you taught them was a lie? With one family that Micah baptized into the LDS church after the death of their young child, helping them leave was a long, difficult, and painful process. What is one of the most effective things we can do to reach Mormons, especially ones that are hostile to the message of grace? How do you navigate the danger of knowing so much about Mormonism (or any other religion) that your knowledge might actually hurt the effectiveness of your witness? Lynn, Joel, and Micah explore all these topics in this deep, rich, and at times emotional episode. Join us for a podcast full of insight and moving stories that will encourage and move your heart as you experience a grace that heals.  

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Katie Langston, a former Mormon, shares how she discovered God's grace after years of agonizing and attempting to please God by maintaining her temple card and carefully doing all the works on the Mormon checklist.

Brent is joined by comedian Bill Squire to talk about Mormonism and why he left the church. Check out Bill's new stand-up comedy album, Bam Bam, available now on iTunes and Spotify. 

Former Mormon missionary, Micah Wilder tells his story of going from a zealous missionary of Mormonism, working to convert a Baptist pastor and church, and finding and following Jesus Christ. He shares from his book Passport to Heaven: The True Story of a Zealous Mormon Missionary Who Discovers the Jesus He Never Knew.

Former Mormon missionary, Micah Wilder tells his story of going from a zealous missionary of Mormonism, working to convert a Baptist pastor and church, and finding and following Jesus Christ. He shares from his book Passport to Heaven: The True Story of a Zealous Mormon Missionary Who Discovers the Jesus He Never Knew.

This podcast is also available to watch in video format here: www.watchman.org/Micah2   Today's podcast is part 2 of James Walker's interview with former Mormon Micah Wilder, author of the new book Passport to Heaven. Micah shares his remarkable story of leaving his Latter-day Saint beliefs and discovering the grace of Christ while serving as a Mormon missionary. Related Links Order Micah's book, related articles and access our free, 4-page Watchman Fellowship Profile on the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormonism): Passport to Heaven by Micah Wilder: https://amzn.to/2SR81wy Watchman Articles on Mormonism: www.watchman.org/LDS Profile on the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: www.watchman.org/Mormonism Additional Resources FREE: We are also offering a free subscription to our 4-page bimonthly Profiles here: www.watchman.org/Free. SUPPORT: Help us create more content like this. Make a tax-deductible donation here: www.watchman.org/give. Apologetics Profile is a ministry of Watchman FellowshipFor more information, visit www.watchman.org © Watchman Fellowship, Inc.

This podcast is also available to watch in video format here: www.watchman.org/Micah1   Today's podcast is part 1 of James Walker's interview with former Mormon Micah Wilder, author of the new book Passport to Heaven. Micah shares his remarkable story of leaving his Latter-day Saint beliefs and discovering the grace of Christ while serving as a Mormon missionary. Related Links Order Micah's book, related articles and access our free, 4-page Watchman Fellowship Profile on the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormonism): Passport to Heaven by Micah Wilder: https://amzn.to/2SR81wy Watchman Articles on Mormonism: watchman.org/LDS Profile on the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: watchman.org/Mormonism Additional Resources FREE: We are also offering a free subscription to our 4-page bimonthly Profiles here: www.watchman.org/Free. SUPPORT: Help us create more content like this. Make a tax-deductible donation here: www.watchman.org/give. Apologetics Profile is a ministry of Watchman FellowshipFor more information, visit www.watchman.org © Watchman Fellowship, Inc.

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On today's episode we welcome former Mormon, Micah Wilder, who has just authored a new autobiography called "Passport to Heaven" (pre-order now, available June 1, 2021). He is also the founder of Adam's Road, a music group of former Mormon's who travel the world proclaiming the good news of Jesus Christ and helping equip Christians to better be able to reach Mormons with the Gospel. Passport to Heaven  https://amzn.to/3hBFaXd Adam's Road Ministry http://www.adamsroadministry.com https://www.youtube.com/adamsroadministry http://www.facebook.com/adamsroadministry

There is a kind of power in storytelling.  In taking control of the narrative, in writing the characters, in defining the terms.  We hear about the powerful storytellers,  airbrushed beyond a flaw, lifted as a shining example of what to emulate to be successful.  But were they always so skilled, so creative, so untouchable?  The power isn't in the perfect.  The power is is in the owning.  Sometimes though, it takes time for us to unlearn ways of denying our needs, and learn to tap into our inner voice, and clear space for that voice to emerge.  Yes, that process...that PROCESS is the real story, and it's ongoing.  So there is a kind of power in digging deep, in capturing the unspoken inside us and bringing that to the surface for examination.This week, we get to bare witness to some serious excavation and growth from an incredibly tuned-in and talented woman, Melanie McGraw. Growing up Mormon in a family of 10, she became a caretaker at an early age and married young. Without much time to herself, it became second nature for her to set aside her needs for the good of those around her.  Her mom lovingly called her "my right hand man" because of her incredible sense of responsibility. Later in life,  unlocking her authenticity came at the price of her church, marriage, and a redefined family life.  I was so heartened by this conversation and can't wait for you to listen.  Pit Stop by Melanie McGraw The Artist's Way by Julia CameronSupport the show

Chris discusses his life as he came to know Jesus. Chris talks about the importance of the call to share the gospel and that we are all called. Talks about developing relationships with unbelievers to show a changed life.

0018 - In this episode I interview my friend James Phelps, a former Mormon who is now an evangelical Christian. James talks about his life growing up LDS, his mission trip to Taiwan and his time at BYU Law School. He then discusses the changes that started to happen in his life and the questions he began to ask about the truth claims of the LDS Religion. His wife got involved with an offshoot of the LDS church which caused huge strains on their marriage but it gave him permission to really examine his doubts. He tells us how he found the true Jesus and how his wife found the Biblical Jesus a few years later. This is an incredible testimony! He also shares some things to say and not to say to your LDS friends who are recognizing the problems within their Religion and asking questions. I hope you will listen to James' amazing testimony. 

Jessica Holmes, 46, is a comedian and mental health advocate.  I spoke with Holmes on WAMC's 51% about her new memoir Depression The Comedy, a comedic conversation starter about depression.  However, this episode of Postcards focuses on her mission work in Venezuela with The Mormon Church in the early 90's. Holmes said her upbringing with […]

In part 2 Mark Rollins discusses how being excommunicated from the Mormon church has really changed him as a human being. How has this affected the family? Did this divide his family?  Has this experience pushed him away from God or made him closer? How does his family view him now? Was it humility or sin that caused him to question the religion? Has it made him a better person? You will enjoy some funny conversation and some great insight in this episode! Thanks Mark for your clever mind!  #themindsgympodcast #mormons #ldschurch #byu  

Guest Bio:Richard Ostler is a Utah Native that currently resides in South Salt Lake City. Richard attended both BYU and the University of Utah with a focus on Business Managment. Richard currently resides with his wife and their 6 children.Richard has become very popular via Social Media recently because of his different outlook on life-based on different theories than a lot of his peers that are of the same religion. Richard or better known by his Social Media following as "Papa Ostler" is an active LDS member and a former Singles Ward Bishop. During his time as an LDS Bishop, he realized that a lot of the members in his ward were leaning one way versus the other. That is when Richard decided to take things into his own matters by learning more about the other side and being a great person. Richard now is known as a loving Mormon who is very accepting of all ways of life and communities. His goal is to be able to teach people why he thinks the way he does and what truly drives him to be a loving person.

Ganeshji Cherian, Sarah Howard, Quintin Howard and Nathan McCluskey discuss the cultural mismatch of American Mormon culture with New Zealand culture in the wake of Jacinda Ardern's becoming the Prime Minister of New Zealand.

Mormonism has many strange doctrines and beliefs. They have a violent history, with massacres, and throat slashing for violating oaths.My guest is Joe Ferraizformer Mormon and one who participated in Baptisms for the dead.Join us for an insightful look into this strange cult.

Our guest today is Mary Reed, a former Mormon. We will talk about Mormonisn and it's strange beliefs -did you know that they believe Jesus is Satan's half brother?We will also talk about polygamy, or having more than one wife and the absolute heretical views of Mormons. Secret oaths and handshakes. Temple rituals. What is the Masonic tie to this cult?What is the White Horse Prophecy??

Jessica Holmes, 46, is a comedian and mental health advocate.  I spoke with Holmes on WAMC's 51% about her new memoir Depression The Comedy, a comedic conversation starter about depression.  However, this episode of Postcards focuses on her mission work in Venezuela with The Mormon Church in the early 90's. Holmes said her upbringing with a Mormon father and an Agnostic mother led her to the church when she was 19. Postcards From the Road is a production of WAMC Northeast Public Radio and is hosted and produced by Elizabeth Hill.  Our Theme music is Cherry Blossom Wonders by Kevin MacLeod. As always if you like what you hear subscribe on your audio app of choice.  If you would like to share your travel story with WAMC email us, at Postcards@wamc.org