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Do you know why God created you? Rev. Dr. Joseph Baah Obeng reminds us that discovering our life's assignment doesn't happen by accident, it requires intimacy with God through His Word. Learn why spiritual disciplines like morning devotion and regular fasting are non-negotiable for positioning yourself for dominion. When you align your desires with God's will and seek His guidance, He promises to back you with supernatural resources and miracles.

Are you running on empty in the face of life's challenges? Rev. Obeng traces Joshua's bold courage back to its true source: lingering in the presence of God at the Tent of Meeting. Discover why a consistent, daily devotional life is essential for hearing God's voice and building the kind of enduring faith that pleases Him. Learn how to stop drifting and start tarrying, turning your quiet time into the spiritual fuel you need to conquer your modern-day Jerichos.

Are you trying to fight spiritual battles without God's license? Rev. Dr. Joseph Baah Obeng issues a stark warning: using the name of Jesus without bearing His holy image will leave you powerless and frustrated, much like the Sons of Sceva. Discover why true dominion requires total submission to your Creator. Learn to approach God with childlike faith and humility, seeking His daily blessing to activate the divine potential already inside you.

Why are your prayers of binding and loosening not working? Rev. Dr. Joseph Baah Obeng issues a powerful warning: you cannot exercise God's authority if you refuse to bear His holy image. Using the story of the Sons of Sceva, he explains that demons recognize who truly belongs to God. To conquer the spiritual battles in your life, you must stop compromising and return to a life of purity, obedience, and total reliance on the Word.

True dominion only comes when you reflect God's holy image. Rev. Dr. Joseph Baah Obeng uses Genesis to remind us that we are God-made, not self-made. When your life feels broken, your Creator has the power to fix you completely. Learn how to reclaim your royal identity, walk in humility, and boldly carry the presence of God every day.

Your Creator knows exactly how to fix what is broken in your life. Rev. Dr. Joseph Baah Obeng reflects on Genesis to remind believers that we are God-made, meaning God has the ultimate power to restore and rebuild our lives when we fall off course. Discover why bearing God's holy image, rather than just "being yourself", is the true key to unlocking your divine inheritance and walking in total dominion.

Why do so many believers miss out on God's miracles? Rev. Dr. Joseph Baah Obeng uses the conquest of Joshua to show that divine provision requires your active partnership. Discover how to unlock your spiritual inheritance by combining the knowledge of God's Word with childlike faith, bold desire, and unwavering obedience. Learn why the Christian journey is a marathon that demands spiritual stamina and a willingness to fight for your breakthrough.

Why do believers often feel powerless despite having divine authority? Rev. Joseph Baah Obeng explains that God's delegated authority comes with strict boundaries designed to protect us from our fallen nature. Discover how meditating on the Word of God gives you the knowledge to access your spiritual "bank account." Learn to fight your battles with childlike faith, knowing supernatural help is always available to secure your inheritance and bring you rest.

Are you ready to step into your God-given authority? Rev. Obeng uses Joshua chapter one to reveal how believers can position themselves for true dominion. Learn why victory requires a bold fight and why God places strict boundaries on your spiritual power. Stop living in yesterday. Your era to conquer is right now!

God is always speaking, but are you listening? Rev. Obeng traces Elijah's journey from the supernatural provision at the Brook Cherith to the home of the widow at Zarephath. Discover how God uses unexpected circumstances to boost our faith and why putting God first, even with our last meal, unlocks divine provision and miracles. When you host the presence of God, even death must bow.

Why should God answer your prayers if you're not serving Him? Rev. Obeng explores the life of Elijah to reveal that powerful, rain-bringing prayers are rooted in a deep, obedient relationship with a living God. Discover how God's unusual provisions, even through ravens, test our faith and humility. Are you ready to shut out the world, seek God's voice, and pray until the heavens open?

Why face a crisis alone when God has already positioned strategic partners in your life? Rev. Obeng uses Mordecai's bold response to Haman's decree to reveal the power of community and divine insight. Discover how to build relationships before the storm hits, and why checking in on others can save a life. Learn that while vulnerability brings pain, it is the only path to true kingdom impact.This message was aired on Radio HCI Today via the WeLove Radio App.

Why fight battles God never intended you to fight? Rev. Obeng contrasts Queen Vashti's arrogance with Esther's humility, revealing that your attitude is often your biggest enemy. Discover how constructing the "New Man" through God's Word can save your marriage, career, and destiny. Stop the blame game; true victory begins with submission and a changed heart.This message was aired on Radio HCI Today via the WeLove Radio App.

Satan targets your joy and family, but his plot is not the final chapter. Rev. Obeng reveals that while today looks bleak, God is scripting a turnaround through the power of fasting. Learn why you must stand and fight to see your victory. Your story is far from over.This message was aired on Radio HCI Today via the WeLove Radio App.

Crisis reveals character. Rev. Obeng uses the story of Esther and Mordecai to show how discernment and decisive action can rewrite your destiny. Learn why you must gain insight into your personal and family struggles, and discover the power of prayer and praise in unlocking your future. God isn't finished with your story yet; are you ready for the next chapter?This message was aired on Radio HCI Today via the WeLove Radio App.

Why fight a spiritual battle with physical weapons? Rev. Obeng unpacks Ephesians 6, revealing that victory in life's crises demands the full armor of God; not just human effort. Discover how truth, righteousness, and the Word of God serve as your strategic defense against the enemy's schemes. Learn to stand firm, pray in the Spirit, and let God turn your panic into a plan.This message was aired on Radio HCI Today via the WeLove Radio App.

Crisis demands a choice: will you bow to compromise or stand for God? Rev. Obeng uses the pivotal moment in Esther chapter 4 to illustrate the power of humility and bold faith. Learn why attitude, not just circumstance, determines your destiny. Discover how discernment, prayer, and decisive action can overturn the enemy's decree against your life.This message was aired on Radio HCI Today via the WeLove Radio App.

Crisis reveals character, and true leadership demands a price. Rev. Obeng highlights how biblical figures like David, Joseph, and the Sons of Issachar rose in adversity through fellowship with God. Learn why discernment and bold action are crucial for navigating life's storms. Discover God's plan to turn your crisis into victory through prayer, humility, and unwavering faith.This message was aired on Radio HCI Today via the WeLove Radio App.

Why do we make excuses for not serving God while actively chasing worldly success? True victory requires breaking generational cycles and refusing to bow to idols, even when everyone else does. Rev. Obeng uses Hezekiah's bold reforms to show that when you commit to God without a "Plan B," He fights your battles. Be still, trust His power, and watch Him silence your enemies.This message was aired on Radio HCI Today via the WeLove Radio App.

Can your private devotion withstand public threats? Rev. Obeng uses Hezekiah's powerful stand against Sennacherib to show that true faith isn't about plan B; it's about an all-or-nothing trust in God. Discover why the battle belongs to the Lord and how one angel can silence 185,000 threats overnight. Your problem is "coco" (simple) for the God of the universe.This message was aired on Radio HCI Today via the WeLove Radio App.

Are you still paying tribute to the enemy through compromise? King Hezekiah broke a generational cycle of idolatry by refusing to bow to the enemy's demands. Rev. Obeng challenges you to smash modern idols and trust God without a Plan B. Stop relying on your own plans and connect to the ever-present help that never fails.This message was aired on Radio HCI Today via the WeLove Radio App.

Why do we blame God when challenges arise after we've served Him faithfully? Rev. Obeng uses King Hezekiah's powerful story to reveal a difficult truth: devotion doesn't guarantee a trouble-free life. Yet, in the face of attack, Hezekiah's private trust fueled public victory. Discover how to break the yoke of ungodly servitude and stand courageous, knowing there are more with you than against you.This message was aired on Radio HCI Today via the WeLove Radio App.

Why do we celebrate passion in sports but tolerate lukewarmness in church? True worship demands your whole heart, soul, and mind. Rev. Obeng uses the inspiring story of King Hezekiah to show how trusting God can transform your private devotion into public boldness. It is time to break down your idols and cry out for divine help like never before.This message was aired on Radio HCI Today via the WeLove Radio App.

Did you know honor begins in the mind? God designed humans as thinking beings, yet negative thoughts often sabotage our relationships. Rev. Obeng explains how to filter your thoughts through Scripture to truly appreciate others. Discover why disconnecting from God or people is a dangerous mistake and how to outdo one another in honor.This message was aired on Radio HCI Today via the WeLove Radio App.

Can you love God without reading His Word? True honor requires more than just good intentions; it demands deep appreciation and thoughtful action. Rev. Obeng explores how studying Scripture unlocks the secret to loving both God and your neighbor. Discover why your "born-again" experience must be visible in your commitment to church and fellowship.This message was aired on Radio HCI Today via the WeLove Radio App.

Why do we often respect people but dishonor God? Discover why honoring others starts with a right relationship with your Creator. Rev. Obeng explains how true transformation moves from justification to sanctification, a lifelong school you never graduate from. Learn how to break free from dysfunction, embrace authentic love, and let the Holy Spirit rewrite your story.This message was aired on Radio HCI Today via the WeLove Radio App.

Desire alone cannot fulfill your God-given assignment. You need power. Rev. Joseph Baah Obeng defines this power as divine ability and explains why believers often face "access denied" in prayer. Discover the spiritual pillars that granted Jesus unhindered influence and how simple acts of fellowship can activate God's ability within you.

On January 5th, 2025, we lost our friend Mike Rinder to his battle with esophageal cancer. Mike was a friend of the pod, fierce fighter again coercive control and abuse, and a advocate for all cult survivors. The legacy he built will live on and continue to help and inspire survivors to come. We will miss you Mike! COBSCOHBFrom the Vault! December 2022: *Content Warning : We do talk a bit about the Danny Masterson SA case, as well as other abuses of Scientology. Please use discretion when listening.* Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah Hunbots and Hunbros! Welcome to Day 7 of Holiday Magic! I am so excited for this chat, because not only is it my first ever Scientology episode, it's with none other than my friend, Mike Rinder! Go big or go home, amirite? In our chat we talk about the early days of Mike's CoS experience, his new book A Billion Years, and what it was like to work under both LRH and the COB. There's so much Scientology speak, you're just going to have to listen.There is an additional AMA included with Mike from the Patreon episode and we get a bit deeper into his thoughts on Scientology, who's more culty and what happened to his and Leah's podcast, Scientology: Fair Game!Show NotesNYT: Mike Rinder, Scientology Spokesman Turned Critic, Dies at 69Remember Mike on InstagramA Billion Years by Mike RinderMike's BlogMike's TwitterFairgame PodcastOut of MLMThe BITE ModelLAMLM Book ClubMLM DupesHow can you help?MLM ChangeReport FraudTruth in AdvertisingReport to your state Attorney General's office!Not in the U.S.? No Problem!Support the Podcast!Website | Patreon | Buy Me a Taco | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Discord | Merch!Life After MLM is produced by Roberta Blevins. Audio editing is done by the lovely Kayla Craven, video editing by the indescribable RK Gold, and Michelle Carpenter is our Triple Emerald Princess of Robots. Life After MLM is owned by Roberta Blevins 2025.Music : Abstract World by Alexi Action*Some links may be affiliate links. When you purchase things from these links, I get a small commission that I use to buy us tacos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On January 5th, 2025, we lost our friend Mike Rinder to his battle with esophageal cancer. Mike was a friend of the pod, fierce fighter again coercive control and abuse, and a advocate for all cult survivors. The legacy he built will live on and continue to help and inspire survivors to come. We will miss you Mike! COBSCOHB From the Vault! December 2022: *Content Warning : We do talk a bit about the Danny Masterson SA case, as well as other abuses of Scientology. Please use discretion when listening.* Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah Hunbots and Hunbros! Welcome to Day 7 of Holiday Magic! I am so excited for this chat, because not only is it my first ever Scientology episode, it's with none other than my friend, Mike Rinder! Go big or go home, amirite? In our chat we talk about the early days of Mike's CoS experience, his new book A Billion Years, and what it was like to work under both LRH and the COB. There's so much Scientology speak, you're just going to have to listen. There is an additional AMA included with Mike from the Patreon episode and we get a bit deeper into his thoughts on Scientology, who's more culty and what happened to his and Leah's podcast, Scientology: Fair Game! Show Notes NYT: Mike Rinder, Scientology Spokesman Turned Critic, Dies at 69 Remember Mike on Instagram A Billion Years by Mike Rinder Mike's Blog Mike's Twitter Fairgame Podcast Out of MLM The BITE Model LAMLM Book Club MLM Dupes How can you help? MLM Change Report Fraud Truth in Advertising Report to your state Attorney General's office! Not in the U.S.? No Problem! Support the Podcast! Website | Patreon | Buy Me a Taco | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Discord | Merch! Life After MLM is produced by Roberta Blevins. Audio editing is done by the lovely Kayla Craven, video editing by the indescribable RK Gold, and Michelle Carpenter is our Triple Emerald Princess of Robots. Life After MLM is owned by Roberta Blevins 2025. Music : Abstract World by Alexi Action *Some links may be affiliate links. When you purchase things from these links, I get a small commission that I use to buy us tacos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: The 'strong' feature hypothesis could be wrong, published by lewis smith on August 2, 2024 on The AI Alignment Forum. NB. I am on the Google Deepmind language model interpretability team. But the arguments/views in this post are my own, and shouldn't be read as a team position. "It would be very convenient if the individual neurons of artificial neural networks corresponded to cleanly interpretable features of the input. For example, in an "ideal" ImageNet classifier, each neuron would fire only in the presence of a specific visual feature, such as the color red, a left-facing curve, or a dog snout" Elhage et. al, Toy Models of Superposition Recently, much attention in the field of mechanistic interpretability, which tries to explain the behavior of neural networks in terms of interactions between lower level components, has been focussed on extracting features from the representation space of a model. The predominant methodology for this has used variations on the sparse autoencoder, in a series of papers inspired by Elhage et. als. model of superposition.It's been conventionally understood that there are two key theories underlying this agenda. The first is the 'linear representation hypothesis' (LRH), the hypothesis that neural networks represent many intermediates or variables of the computation (such as the 'features of the input' in the opening quote) as linear directions in it's representation space, or atoms[1]. And second, the theory that the network is capable of representing more of these 'atoms' than it has dimensions in its representation space, via superposition (the superposition hypothesis). While superposition is a relatively uncomplicated hypothesis, I think the LRH is worth examining in more detail. It is frequently stated quite vaguely, and I think there are several possible formulations of this hypothesis, with varying degrees of plausibility, that it is worth carefully distinguishing between. For example, the linear representation hypothesis is often stated as 'networks represent features of the input as directions in representation space'. Here are two importantly different ways to parse this: 1. (Weak LRH) some or many features used by neural networks are represented as atoms in representation space 2. (Strong LRH) all (or the vast majority of) features used by neural networks are represented by atoms. The weak LRH I would say is now well supported by considerable empirical evidence. The strong form is much more speculative: confirming the existence of many linear representations does not necessarily provide strong evidence for the strong hypothesis. Both the weak and the strong forms of the hypothesis can still have considerable variation, depending on what we understand by a feature and the proportion of the model we expect to yield to analysis, but I think that the distinction between just a weak and strong form is clear enough to work with. I think that in addition to the acknowledged assumption of the LRH and superposition hypotheses, much work on SAEs in practice makes the assumption that each atom in the network will represent a "simple feature" or a "feature of the input". These features that the atoms are representations of are assumed to be 'monosemantic': they will all stand for features which are human interpretable in isolation. I will call this the monosemanticity assumption. This is difficult to state precisely, but we might formulate it as the theory that every represented variable will have a single meaning in a good description of a model. This is not a straightforward assumption due to how imprecise the notion of a single meaning is. While various more or less reasonable definitions for features are discussed in the pioneering work of Elhage, these assumptions have different implications. For instance, if one thinks of 'feat...

Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: The 'strong' feature hypothesis could be wrong, published by lsgos on August 2, 2024 on LessWrong. NB. I am on the Google Deepmind language model interpretability team. But the arguments/views in this post are my own, and shouldn't be read as a team position. "It would be very convenient if the individual neurons of artificial neural networks corresponded to cleanly interpretable features of the input. For example, in an "ideal" ImageNet classifier, each neuron would fire only in the presence of a specific visual feature, such as the color red, a left-facing curve, or a dog snout" : Elhage et. al, Toy Models of Superposition Recently, much attention in the field of mechanistic interpretability, which tries to explain the behavior of neural networks in terms of interactions between lower level components, has been focussed on extracting features from the representation space of a model. The predominant methodology for this has used variations on the sparse autoencoder, in a series of papers inspired by Elhage et. als. model of superposition. Conventionally there understood to be two key theories underlying this agenda. The first is the 'linear representation hypothesis' (LRH), the hypothesis that neural networks represent many intermediates or variables of the computation (such as the 'features of the input' in the opening quote) as linear directions in it's representation space, or atoms[1]. And second, the theory that the network is capable of representing more of these 'atoms' than it has dimensions in its representation space, via superposition (the superposition hypothesis). While superposition is a relatively uncomplicated hypothesis, I think the LRH is worth examining in more detail. It is frequently stated quite vaguely, and I think there are several possible formulations of this hypothesis, with varying degrees of plausibility, that it is worth carefully distinguishing between. For example, the linear representation hypothesis is often stated as 'networks represent features of the input as directions in representation space'. There are a few possible formulations of this: 1. (Weak LRH) some features used by neural networks are represented as atoms in representation space 2. (Strong LRH) all features used by neural networks are represented by atoms. The weak LRH I would say is now well supported by considerable empirical evidence. The strong form is much more speculative: confirming the existence of many linear representations does not necessarily provide strong evidence for the strong hypothesis. Both the weak and the strong forms of the hypothesis can still have considerable variation, depending on what we understand by a feature. I think that in addition to the acknowledged assumption of the LRH and superposition hypotheses, much work on SAEs in practice makes the assumption that each atom in the network will represent a "simple feature" or a "feature of the input". These features that the atoms are representations of are assumed to be 'monosemantic': they will all stand for features which are human interpretable in isolation. I will call this the monosemanticity assumption. This is difficult to state precisely, but we might formulate as the theory that every represented variable will have a single meaning in a good description of a model. This is not a straightforward assumption due to how imprecise the notion of a single meaning is. While various more or less reasonable definitions for features are discussed in the pioneering work of Elhage, these assumptions have different implications. For instance, if one thinks of 'features' as computational intermediates in a broad sense, then superposition and the LRH imply a certain picture of the format of a models internal representation: that what the network is doing is manipulating atoms in superposition (if y...

Improve your life by improving your condition. The conditions of existence and how to improve from the bottom. Get your life in order to succeed at what you want. Being self disciplined is a must, if you want to be a successful entrepreneur. Learn good ethics, personal ethics, and business ethics along with the writings of LRH.   AZD'S DAILY MENTORSHIP PROGRAM https://www.arashzepar.com/a/2147519866/FNtLA37h ADVANCED AZD TRAINING https://www.imcbaseone.com FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA! https://geni.us/LfLAcqE

Imagine walking in the shoes of a child born and bred in the cloistered world of Scientology. This is the fascinating journey we explore with our friend, Dylan Gill, who spent seven years in the Church's Sea Organization and encountered the enigmatic figure, Shelly Miscavige. Dylan's early life was marked by rigorous Scientology courses, door-to-door selling of Dianetics books, and an environment that bred fear and paranoia. The tales he shares with us are a remarkable insight into a world few of us can truly comprehend.As we delve deeper, Dylan recounts the solemn atmosphere surrounding LRH's death and the emotional repression that ensued. He gives us a behind-the-scenes look into the intricate dynamics of the Church, the systems it employed to identify effective members and the subsequent transformation it underwent after LRH's demise. Shifting locale from Florida to Los Angeles, Dylan elucidates his time working for the Church of Spiritual Technology's (CST) LRH Archives project, a monumental endeavor to collect every piece of handwritten correspondence, tape recording, and original document from LRH.The narrative's intensity amplifies as Dylan and his wife Bronwyn are dispatched to Happy Valley for hard labor and security checks, leading them into a life of seclusion and segregation. Dylan's candor is on full display as he relays his distressing experiences at the Rehabilitation Project Force (RPF), where he was treated more like a guilty prisoner than an active member of the Church. Despite engulfing fear and terror, Dylan found the courage to escape and start anew, his story serving as an inspiration to all. Come join us on this insightful journey into the heart of a fiercely debated religion, through the eyes of one who lived to tell the tale.Support the showBFG Store - http://blownforgood-shop.fourthwall.com/Blown For Good on Audible - https://www.amazon.com/Blown-for-Good-Marc-Headley-audiobook/dp/B07GC6ZKGQ/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=Blown For Good Website: http://blownforgood.com/PODCAST INFO:Podcast website: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2131160/shareApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blown-for-good-behind-the-iron-curtain-of-scientology/id1671284503 Spotify: ...

My journey from 17 years old college wrestler through drug addiction and PhD science researcher, musician and yogi. Finally coming to self-help and social dynamics as a subject of interest and passion. When I came across AZD I realized the world class qualities I could make the most use out of in this lifetime. Early when learning from AZD he would mention L Ron Hubbard LRH and Scientology so I began to read what he recommended. Years later it began to make sense to me. And now living with AZD in IMC Base One and running IMC Nation I see how vital the writings of LRH are to living the kind of urban monk player's lifestyle that makes IMC Nation known to the world. WE ACTUALLY HAVE THE SOLUTIONS TO THE MIND and we're using the MOST underrated and undereducated subject on Earth today - male female social dynamics and mating a.k.a. dating and relationships. Now I would recommend to any ardent student of IMC Nation to read Ethics and Dianetics from LRH. It took me four years to finish. Good luck.   AZD'S DAILY MENTORSHIP PROGRAM https://www.arashzepar.com/a/2147519866/FNtLA37h ADVANCED AZD TRAINING https://www.imcbaseone.com FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA! https://geni.us/LfLAcqE

In this three-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan, Halli and Courtney take a look at four cases of intrigue:The Bielefeld Conspiracy: In 1994 a post would appear on a German Usenet site claiming the German city of Bielefeld didn't actually exist, that the whole thing was a conspiracy. So does Bielefeld exist?Aokigahara Forest: Also known as the Sea of Trees is an infamous forest in Japan, not just for its stunning beauty and miles of impenetrable vegetation, but for the alarming rates of suicide that happen there every year.History of Nails: Humans have been decorating their fingernails far as back as we can remember, but while today this is considered a frivolous, feminine form of expression, its histories have roots in war and symbolism of leadershipJack Parsons: Jack Parsons is a nebulous person, known both for his great scientific ventures and for his occult pursuits and friendships with LRH and Aleister Crowleypt.3Jack Parsonshttps://www.thehumanexception.com/l/file-0105-0106-non-existent-glam-forests-and-rocket-science/

In this three-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan, Halli and Courtney take a look at four cases of intrigue:The Bielefeld Conspiracy: In 1994 a post would appear on a German Usenet site claiming the German city of Bielefeld didn't actually exist, that the whole thing was a conspiracy. So does Bielefeld exist?Aokigahara Forest: Also known as the Sea of Trees is an infamous forest in Japan, not just for its stunning beauty and miles of impenetrable vegetation, but for the alarming rates of suicide that happen there every year.History of Nails: Humans have been decorating their fingernails far as back as we can remember, but while today this is considered a frivolous, feminine form of expression, its histories have roots in war and symbolism of leadershipJack Parsons: Jack Parsons is a nebulous person, known both for his great scientific ventures and for his occult pursuits and friendships with LRH and Aleister Crowleypt.2History of Nailshttps://www.thehumanexception.com/l/file-0105-0106-non-existent-glam-forests-and-rocket-science/

In this two-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan, Halli and Courtney take a look at four cases of intrigue:The Bielefeld Conspiracy: In 1994 a post would appear on a German Usenet site claiming the German city of Bielefeld didn't actually exist, that the whole thing was a conspiracy. So does Bielefeld exist?Aokigahara Forest: Also known as the Sea of Trees is an infamous forest in Japan, not just for its stunning beauty and miles of impenetrable vegetation, but for the alarming rates of suicide that happen there every year. Jack Parsons: Jack Parsons is a nebulous person, known both for his great scientific ventures and for his occult pursuits and friendships with LRH and Aleister CrowleyNail Polish: Details to comept.1The Bielefeld ConspiracyAokigahara Foresthttps://www.thehumanexception.com/l/file-0105-0106-non-existent-glam-forests-and-rocket-science/

Last week on Ash and Alex Do Scientology, they went through up to OT Level II. Do you know what that means? Today is OTIII day!You down with OTIII? Ya, you know me! Just kidding, I'm not, because Scientology is bad. Like really bad, if you haven't caught on yet. But this is where we get to meet our homeboy Xenu, and start to suspect that ol' LRH was maybe tripping a little bit of balls when he wrote that sht.Find Alex on his YouTube channel to hear soooo much more about Scientology and to see all of the amazing guests he's had on! And as always, don't forget to subscribe to his channel, and like and comment on his videos! And if you haven't yet... please go rate and review us on Apple (you can update old reviews so they come to the top again), or just give us 5 stars on Spotify! IT'S SO VALUABLE AND APPRECIATED FRIENDS!-Join us for as little as $5 a month on Patreon!-We have some dope ass merch, go take a look!-We'd love to see you in our Discord, seriously it's the best community on the interwebs!-Follow us on Instagram and TikTok!-Audio editing by Apostate Alex and Gaytrice Perdue.-Research and storytelling by Apostate Alex.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4523794/advertisement

News: Emily will be vending at the Goblin Market in Atlanta, GA on 4/22 https://timetravel.events/product/the-goblin-market-2023/ Emily will be vending at the Crafty Supermarket in Cincinnati on 5/13 https://craftysupermarket.com/ Stay tuned for more details on the Totally 90's Nostalgia Tour featuring Kitty With A Cupcake and Junkyarn! Lauren will be having a trunk show at Knits and Knots Minden for their one year anniversary celebration in early May!   FO: Emily  - Musselburg Hat by Ysolda https://ysolda.com/products/musselburgh in Fiber Stash Dyeworks, Tweedy Toes base, Moss colorway https://www.fiberstashvt.com/tweedy-toes-sock-yarn   WIPS: Emily  - Vanilla socks in Lang Jawolle self striping colorway - Northeasterly Blanket in Lantern Light Fellowship of the Rings Advent calendar mini skeins https://www.lanternlightyarn.com/ - MKAL Clue 2 only modification in Earl Grey Fiber Co fingering weight, Figgy Pop and Mum's the Word colorways (back burnered)   Lauren - Heirloom Temperature Blanket by Suraya Hossain in Valkyrie Fibers Rainbow Temperature Gradient https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/heirloom-temperature-blanket - Vanilla hat in Hanalei Hand Dyed Yarn, fingering weight Kalalau colorway www.hanaleihanddyed.com  (back burnered) - Poncho design in La Hermandad natural colored Romney 2 ply fingering from Prado de Lana https://www.pradodelana.com/ and some deep stash, and some handspun tweed     Acquisitions:   Emily - a custom order of a sweater quantity from Junk Yarn, Penelope colorway, Boss Sock base https://www.junkyarn.com/   Lauren - a care package of junk food from Mr. Valkyrie     Occult Corner: We continue on our obsession with the “charismatic white man decides to create a new religion” historical pipeline of Alestair Crowley to Jack Parsons to L. Ron Hubbard.  In this installment, we finally arrive at LRH's biggest and most unhinged boating disaster, as well as the Scientology's infiltration of various government organizations, and the last chaotic years of LRH's action-packed life.   Self Promotion: Emily will be offering her Zodiac pin collection on her website in late April/Early May, you can display your Big Three in Emily's signature style!   Lauren will be having a massive Steven Universe themed update on Sunday April 30th with 5 brand new self striping colorways and several variegated colorways

News: Emily will be vending at the Craftin' Outlaws market in Columbus, OH on 4/2 https://midwestcraftcon.com/marketplace/ Emily will be vending at the Goblin Market in Atlanta, GA on 4/22 https://timetravel.events/product/the-goblin-market-2023/   FO: Emily - Big ol' tassels for her Garter Stitch shawl design in Teal Torch Knits Mini Skein Set https://tealtorchknits.com/   Lauren - headband in the new BoKatan colorway on her Matte Sock base (size one 9” circular needles, pattern: Provisional cast on 64 sts, knit in the round until it wraps around your head, stop knitting half way through your last round, Kitchener stitch to graft closed creating at 180 degree twist)   WIPS: Emily  - Musselburg Hat by Ysolda https://ysolda.com/products/musselburgh in Fiber Stash Dyeworks, Tweedy Toes base, Moss colorway https://www.fiberstashvt.com/tweedy-toes-sock-yarn - Northeasterly Blanket in Lantern Light Fellowship of the Rings Advent calendar mini skeins https://www.lanternlightyarn.com/ - MKAL Clue 2 only modification in Earl Grey Fiber Co fingering weight, Figgy Pop and Mum's the Word colorways (back burnered)   Lauren - Heirloom Temperature Blanket by Suraya Hossain in Valkyrie Fibers Rainbow Temperature Gradient https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/heirloom-temperature-blanket - Vanilla hat in Hanalei Hand Dyed Yarn, fingering weight Kalalau colorway www.hanaleihanddyed.com  (back burnered) - Poncho design in La Hermandad natural colored Romney 2 ply fingering from Prado de Lana https://www.pradodelana.com/ and some deep stash, and some handspun tweed     Acquisitions:   Emily - new banner for her booth at shows!   Lauren - stickers from www.rainbowpossum.com - The Autistic Brain by Temple Grandin - I Think I Might Be Autistic by Cynthia Kim     Occult Corner: We continue on our obsession with the “charismatic white man decides to create a new religion” historical pipeline of Alestair Crowley to Jack Parsons to L. Ron Hubbard.  In this installment, we see LRH's first draft of Scientology, called Dianetics blow up due to his rampant embezzling and tax evasion and how he kidnapped his own child and destroyed up his second family.   Self Promotion: none this week!

News: A coven member is participating in the Knit for Food Knit-a-thon on 3/26 (supporting Meals on Wheels, Feed America, World Central Kitchen, and No Kid Hungry)  You can sponsor our friend at https://givebutter.com/knitforfood23/clarakeegan and we will be having our next Patreon Crafty Hangout on that day in support! Emily will be vending at the Lexington Comic Con 3/23 - 3/26 http://www.lexingtoncomiccon.com/ Emily will be vending at the Craftin' Outlaws market in Columbus, OH on 4/2 https://midwestcraftcon.com/marketplace/ Emily will be vending at the Goblin Market in Atlanta, GA on 4/22 https://timetravel.events/product/the-goblin-market-2023/   FO: Emily - Garter Stitch shawl design in Teal Torch Knits Mini Skein Set https://tealtorchknits.com/     WIPS: Emily  - Musselburg Hat by Ysolda https://ysolda.com/products/musselburgh in Fiber Stash Dyeworks, Tweedy Toes base, Moss colorway https://www.fiberstashvt.com/tweedy-toes-sock-yarn - Northeasterly Blanket in Lantern Light Fellowship of the Rings Advent calendar mini skeins https://www.lanternlightyarn.com/ - MKAL Clue 2 only modification in Earl Grey Fiber Co fingering weight, Figgy Pop and Mum's the Word colorways (back burnered)   Lauren - Heirloom Temperature Blanket by Suraya Hossain in Valkyrie Fibers Rainbow Temperature Gradient https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/heirloom-temperature-blanket - Vanilla hat in Hanalei Hand Dyed Yarn, fingering weight Kalalau colorway www.hanaleihanddyed.com  (back burnered) - Poncho design in La Hermandad natural colored Romney 2 ply fingering from Prado de Lana https://www.pradodelana.com/ and some deep stash, and some handspun tweed     Acquisitions:   Emily - Steam Up, Dim Sum themed board game https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/steam-up/steam-up-a-feast-of-dim-sum     Occult Corner: We continue on our obsession with the “charismatic white man decides to create a new religion” historical pipeline of Alestair Crowley to Jack Parsons to L. Ron Hubbard.  In this installment, we discuss LRH's early life and first four failed boating adventure grifts.  (Don't worry, he won't learn a single thing and will escalate it into an exponentially larger failed boating adventure.)   Self Promotion:   Emily's Fairy Pocket collection is available!  There are enamel pins, art prints, and project bags.  New stickers are in stock and look for the Zodiac pins to hit the shop in April   Lauren will be having a shop update on 3/26 with fresh Star Wars yarns!

Happy Holidays Hunbots and Hunbros! Welcome to 8 Days of Holiday Magic, a month of fun content to get us through the end of the year! Each episode was HAND PICKED from YOUR wish list of guest requests! Join us every Sunday and Wednesday for a NEW episode, leading up to 2023!*Content Warning : We do talk a bit about the Danny Masterson SA case, as well as other abuses of Scientology. Please use discretion when listening.*Merry Christmas and Happy Hannukah Hunbots and Hunbros! Welcome to Day 7 of Holiday Magic! I am so excited for this chat, because not only is it my first ever Scientology episode, it's with none other than my friend, Mike Rinder! Go big or go home, amirite? In our chat we talk about the early days of Mike's CoS experience, his new book A Billion Years, and what it was like to work under both LRH and the COB. There's so much Scientology speak, you're just going to have to listen.There is an additional AMA with Mike on the Patreon and we get a bit deeper into his thoughts on Scientology, who's more culty and what happened to his and Leah's podcast, Scientology: Fair Game!Show NotesMike on IG - https://www.instagram.com/rindermike/A Billion Years by Mike Rinder - https://amzn.to/3HXBDzDMike's Blog - https://www.mikerindersblog.org/Mike's Twitter - https://twitter.com/MikeRinderMike and Leah's Podcast - https://fairgamepodcast.com/Out of MLM - https://outofmlm.info/Cultish by Amanda Montell - https://amzn.to/3Q7owx9Dr. Steven Hassan's BITE Model - https://freedomofmind.com/cult-mind-control/bite-model/Ponzinomics by Robert L. FitzPatrick - https://amzn.to/3q16oJbHow can you help?Report false income and health claims here: https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/Or go to: https://www.truthinadvertising.orgYou can also report to your state Attorney General's office! https://www.naag.org/find-my-ag/Not in the U.S.? Go here: https://www.ftc.gov/policy/international/competition-consumer-protection-authorities-worldwideSupport the Podcast!Join the Patreon! - https://www.patreon.com/robertablevinsBuy me a Taco and leave a note!

Happy Holidays Hunbots and Hunbros! Welcome to 8 Days of Holiday Magic, a month of fun content to get us through the end of the year! Each episode was HAND PICKED from YOUR wish list of guest requests! Join us every Sunday and Wednesday for a NEW episode, leading up to 2023! *Content Warning : We do talk a bit about the Danny Masterson SA case, as well as other abuses of Scientology. Please use discretion when listening.* Merry Christmas and Happy Hannukah Hunbots and Hunbros! Welcome to Day 7 of Holiday Magic! I am so excited for this chat, because not only is it my first ever Scientology episode, it's with none other than my friend, Mike Rinder! Go big or go home, amirite? In our chat we talk about the early days of Mike's CoS experience, his new book A Billion Years, and what it was like to work under both LRH and the COB. There's so much Scientology speak, you're just going to have to listen. There is an additional AMA with Mike on the Patreon and we get a bit deeper into his thoughts on Scientology, who's more culty and what happened to his and Leah's podcast, Scientology: Fair Game! Show Notes Mike on IG - https://www.instagram.com/rindermike/ A Billion Years by Mike Rinder - https://amzn.to/3HXBDzD Mike's Blog - https://www.mikerindersblog.org/ Mike's Twitter - https://twitter.com/MikeRinder Mike and Leah's Podcast - https://fairgamepodcast.com/ Out of MLM - https://outofmlm.info/ Cultish by Amanda Montell - https://amzn.to/3Q7owx9 Dr. Steven Hassan's BITE Model - https://freedomofmind.com/cult-mind-control/bite-model/ Ponzinomics by Robert L. FitzPatrick - https://amzn.to/3q16oJb How can you help? Report false income and health claims here: https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/ Or go to: https://www.truthinadvertising.org You can also report to your state Attorney General's office! https://www.naag.org/find-my-ag/ Not in the U.S.? Go here: https://www.ftc.gov/policy/international/competition-consumer-protection-authorities-worldwide Support the Podcast! Join the Patreon! - https://www.patreon.com/robertablevins Buy me a Taco and leave a note!

Mike Rinder, former senior executive of Scientology, continues his discussion with James Walker about his new book A Billion Years. Scientology sued James and Watchman Fellowship for $9.5 million then infiltrated Watchman's offices with spies. For legal reasons, Watchman has spoken very little about this publicly until this podcast. Mike Rinder, who headed up Scientology's Office of Special Affairs, supervised much of the litigation, harassment, intimidation and other "Fair Game" tactics developed by church founder, L. Ron Hubbard. Rinder left Scientology and now exposes some of the incredibly ruthless abuses allegedly perpetrated by Scientology's current leader, David Miscavige. Mike Rinder is a former senior executive of the Church of Scientology. From 1982 to 2007, Rinder served on the church's board of directors was executive director of its international Office of Special Affairs directing the legal and public relations matters of Scientology. After escaping Scientology, Rinder has exposed the physical and mental abuse inflicted upon staff members by the current head of Scientology, David Miscavige. He co-hosted the Emmy award winning A&E documentary series Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath. In 2022 Simon & Schuster published his memoir, A Billion Years.Related Resources Book: A Billion Years: My Escape From a Life in the Highest Ranks of Scientology by Mike Rinder: uhop.me/Billion Leah Remini and Mike Rinder's Podcast - Scientology: Fair Game: FairGamePodcast.com Mike Rinder's Blog: MikeRindersBlog.org Assisting victims: The Aftermath Foundation - TheAftermathFoundation.org Tampa Bay Times: The Truth Rundown (2009):   Part 1  Part 2  Part 3 Watchman Fellowship's Scientology Profile by Kurt Van Gorden: watchman.org/Scientology Watchman Fellowship's archived articles on Scientology: watchman.org/articles/scientology  Additional ResourcesFREE: We are also offering a subscription to our 4-page bimonthly Profiles here: www.watchman.org/Free.PROFILE NOTEBOOK: Order the complete collection of Watchman Fellowship Profiles (over 600 pages -- from Astrology to Zen Buddhism) in either printed or PDF formats here: watchman.org/notebook. 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 Fellowship For more information, visit www.watchman.org © Watchman Fellowship, Inc.

Mike Rinder, former senior executive of the Church of Scientology, sits down with James Walker, Watchman Fellowship president, to talk about his new book A Billion Years. Scientology sued James and Watchman Fellowship for $9.5 million then infiltrated Watchman offices in Texas and Alabama with spies. For legal reasons, Watchman has spoken very little about this publicly until this podcast. Mike Rinder, who headed up Scientology's "feared and dreaded" Office of Special Affairs, supervised much of the litigation, harassment, intimidation and other "Fair Game" tactics developed by church founder, L. Ron Hubbard. Rinder left Scientology and now exposes some of the incredibly ruthless abuses allegedly perpetrated by Scientology's current leader, David Miscavige. Mike Rinder is an Australian-American former senior executive of the Church of Scientology. From 1982 to 2007, Rinder served on the church's board of directors was executive director of its international Office of Special Affairs directing the legal and public relations matters of Scientology at the international level. After escaping Scientology in 2007, Rinder has vocally exposed the physical and mental abuse inflicted upon staff members by the current head of Scientology, David Miscavige. From 2016 to 2019, he co-hosted the Emmy award winning  A&E documentary series Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath. In 2022 Simon & Schuster published his memoir, A Billion Years.Related Resources Book: A Billion Years: My Escape From a Life in the Highest Ranks of Scientology by Mike Rinder: uhop.me/Billion Leah Remini and Mike Rinder's Podcast - Scientology: Fair Game: FairGamePodcast.com Mike Rinder's Blog: MikeRindersBlog.org Assisting victims: The Aftermath Foundation - TheAftermathFoundation.org Tampa Bay Times: The Truth Rundown (2009):   Part 1  Part 2  Part 3 Watchman Fellowship's Scientology Profile by Kurt Van Gorden: watchman.org/Scientology Watchman Fellowship's archived articles on Scientology: watchman.org/articles/scientology  Additional ResourcesFREE: We are also offering a subscription to our 4-page bimonthly Profiles here: www.watchman.org/Free.PROFILE NOTEBOOK: Order the complete collection of Watchman Fellowship Profiles (over 600 pages -- from Astrology to Zen Buddhism) in either printed or PDF formats here: watchman.org/notebook. 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 Fellowship For more information, visit www.watchman.org © Watchman Fellowship, Inc.

This week, I offer my most in-depth discussion yet of Scientology's mythology, discuss the bigger issues behind why “stupid people” are hard to talk to (and what this has to do with us) and a lot more. Enjoy! (1) In one lecture, LRH mentioned thetans, the “obscene dog” and incident 1. What is the obscene dog

This week it's answers about Black Dianetics, why Scientologists persist in their beliefs beyond all reason, what if Scientology were true and a lot more. Enjoy! (1) I've been listening to more LRH lectures (I find them fascinating, but incoherent). In one he talked about white, black and gray Dianetics. He talked about gray Dianetics

173# Scientology | Cults, Aliens & Mysterious disappearances This week we look at a topic that has a a lot of everything! Space aliens, cults and much more besides. You've been asking us to cover it so this week were taking a look at Scientology and LRH (l Ron Hubbard) the secrete history of scientology and the alien overlord Xenu who was the dictator of the "Galactic Confederacy" who brought billions of his people to Earth (then known as "Teegeeack") in DC-8-like spacecraft 75 million years ago, stacked them around volcanoes, and killed them with hydrogen bombs Also the disappearance of the first lady of scientology Shelly Miscavige... All in this weeks episode of the show. Plus this weeks NASA news and headlines from earth space and beyond !!! Join Audible for a free trail and GET A BOOK FREE WITH https://amzn.to/3COojbo MERCH STORE Our new merch is available on tee public! stickers, buttons, mugs and masks all with our sweet new design! #MERCH #Sales #NASAScience #PodernFamily #teepublic https://teepublic.com/en-gb/t-shirt/21303964-nasa-beam-me-up… GET YOURS TODAY! CONTACT US!! Get in touch! Have a question for us or a comment or suggestion you can email us Website Neverastraightanswer.co.uk Email Neverstraightanswer@gmail.com NEVERASTRAIGHTANSWER.CO.UK #NASA #NASA #timetravel #Scientology #Spacetime #cults #LRH Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/0noBaIL4CkiSrjESHAY3lk https://linktr.ee/Neverastraightanswer --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/neverastraightanswer/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/neverastraightanswer/support

Grab a coffee & catch up with Lil. In this episode, Lily recaps her Thanksgiving getaway, some important life skills she's focusing on at the moment, her new favorite workout, & most importantly - the LRH 12 Days Of Wellmas Event (that you DO NOT!! want to miss)! Book A Health Coaching Consultation Follow Lily on Instagram Follow 80/20 on Instagram Stay updated by subscribing to the newsletter Lily Rakow is a holistic health coach on a mission to uncomplicate wellness for the twentysomethings - and her podcast 80/20 is no exception. Lily chats about all things health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, relationships, and much more. Subscribe for new episodes every Monday and Thursday. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/8020withlily/support