Podcasts about Peoples Temple

Samuel Bateman is incarcerated in a federal facility serving a fifty-year sentence. He maintains regular telephone contact with followers. A meaningful number of the women and girls removed from his FLDS offshoot — including individuals Christine Marie personally helped extract — have reportedly returned to his sphere of influence. Adult wives continue to identify him as their prophet. The conviction and sentence have not disrupted his operational control over the belief system he constructed.The pattern has direct precedent. Warren Jeffs has maintained influence over FLDS members from a Texas prison cell for over a decade. Bateman is replicating the same dynamic with the same psychological infrastructure — what Christine Marie characterizes as an "IV of indoctrination" delivered through regular telephone contact.Christine Marie addresses what she has learned about the content of Bateman's prison communications with followers. She identifies the division between women who have permanently separated from the group and those who have returned — and the social consequences for those who left, including potential reclassification as fallen or as enemies of the faith. She confronts the clinical and moral question she returns to repeatedly: whether some adults who have been conditioned within high-control religious environments from birth can be reached through intervention, or whether some individuals are functionally unable to construct identity outside coercive structures.Short Creek remains structurally intact. The theology, the isolation mechanisms, and the obedience hierarchy that produced both Jeffs and Bateman continue to operate. Robin Dreeke and Shavaun Scott examine why the FLDS persists when comparable organizations — NXIVM, Peoples Temple — collapsed following their leaders' removal. They address Faith Bistline's circumstances — having lost her family to Bateman and now raising the children affected by his conduct. They evaluate what intervention methods demonstrate efficacy with children in high-control religious environments and the competing harms of removal versus continued exposure. Both experts address directly whether the conditions at Short Creek are likely to produce another leader operating on the same model — or whether the community possesses the capacity to interrupt the cycle.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#SamuelBateman #FLDS #ShortCreek #TrustMeNetflix #ChristineMarie #RobinDreeke #ShavaunScott #CoerciveControl #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime

Christine Marie risked everything to get them out. Some of them walked right back in. Samuel Bateman is serving fifty years in federal prison. He still calls. The women still answer. Some of his adult wives still call him their prophet. Some of the girls Christine helped pull out of his house have returned to his sphere. The conviction changed nothing about his hold on them. The sentence changed nothing. One phone call at a time, the certainty keeps flowing — what Christine describes as an IV of indoctrination right into their veins.The same pattern held with Warren Jeffs twenty years ago. He ran the FLDS from a prison cell. Now Bateman is doing the same thing with a different phone and the same psychological infrastructure underneath it.Christine addresses what she actually knows about what Bateman feeds his followers from inside. The split between the women who got out permanently and the ones who returned — and whether the ones who left are now treated as traitors, as fallen, as enemies of the faith. Why some women can walk out of a coercive group and build a real life the way Christine did, and others can't. The question she keeps coming back to — whether some adults can be reached at all, or whether some people only feel at home inside something broken. And what real change at the federal and state level would even look like.Short Creek is still standing. Same theology. Same isolation. Same obedience structure. Every co-defendant in the Bateman case was convicted. Robin Dreeke and Shavaun Scott examine why the FLDS survives when NXIVM and Peoples Temple collapsed after their leaders fell. They talk about Faith Bistline — who lost her entire family to Bateman and is raising the children they helped destroy. What actually works to help children still inside high-control religious groups. And the question both experts answer point-blank: is Short Creek going to break the cycle, or is the machine just waiting for its next operator?Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#SamuelBateman #FLDS #ChristineMarie #TrustMeNetflix #ShortCreek #RobinDreeke #ShavaunScott #WarrenJeffs #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime

The legal case is closed. Samuel Bateman is serving fifty years. Every co-defendant was convicted. And Short Creek is still standing — same theology, same isolation, same obedience structure that produced both Warren Jeffs and Bateman. The machine didn't break. It just lost its current operator.Robin Dreeke and Shavaun Scott examine why the FLDS survives when other cults collapsed after their leaders fell. NXIVM dissolved. Peoples Temple ended in mass death. The FLDS keeps regenerating. The theology provides the framework. The isolation provides the barrier. The obedience structure provides the pipeline. And the community has now demonstrated twice that when a leader is removed, the conditions that created him remain intact.They talk about Faith Bistline — who lost her entire family to Bateman and is now raising the children they helped destroy. About what actually works to help children still inside high-control religious groups when removing them causes devastating psychological consequences and leaving them in produces worse ones. About whether Jeffs can maintain control of the FLDS indefinitely from a prison cell — and whether Bateman is doing the same thing right now.Because Bateman is still calling. Every day. From federal prison. The women still answer. Some of his adult wives still call him their prophet. Some of the girls Christine Marie helped rescue have returned to his sphere. The sentence didn't end his control. The conviction didn't end his control. Christine describes the phone calls as an IV of indoctrination — certainty flowing one conversation at a time into people whose entire identity was built inside a system designed to make leaving feel like dying.Christine addresses the split between the women who got out and the women who went back. Whether the ones who left are now treated as enemies of the faith. The ugly question she can't stop asking: whether some adults can be reached at all. And what real systemic change would look like — or whether this is just the cost of a country that lets people believe whatever they want, even when what they believe is destroying children.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#SamuelBateman #FLDS #ShortCreek #TrustMeNetflix #RobinDreeke #ShavaunScott #FaithBistline #WarrenJeffs #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime

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Luis and Angelo discuss the terrifying true story of Peoples Temple and the rise of Jim Jones – the charismatic preacher who built one of the most infamous cults in modern history.  What began as a movement centered around racial equality, community and activism slowly turned into a nightmare built on paranoia, manipulation and total emotional control, ending with the mass suicide of over 900 people.  The guys break down Jones' rise from a small Indiana preacher obsessed with religion and death to a political powerhouse with thousands of loyal followers and connections to some of the most powerful figures in California.  They explore how Jones used staged healings and loyalty tests to build godlike authority, and how life inside Jonestown became a closed world shaped by fear, exhaustion, and constant psychological pressure.  They also examine the final days leading up to Congressman Leo Ryan's visit to Jonestown in Guyana, the deadly airstrip ambush that resulted in his murder, and the chilling final pavilion meeting that ended in the deaths of nearly the entire congregation.  Because the scariest thing about Jonestown isn't just how it ended – it's how many people truly believed they were building a better world before everything collapsed.   

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From February 17, 2010: Oprah talks to Jim Jones, Jr., the son of the notorious Peoples Temple leader, about the Jonestown Massacre, why he didn't “drink the Kool-Aid,” and how sports saved his life. Karen Kuzma opens up publicly, for the first time, about her brother serial killer John Wayne Gacy. She recalls life as they were growing up, the phone call when he was arrested and his last hours before he was executed. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The 1970s saw a surge in the prominence of religious cults with groups like the Manson Family, Peoples Temple, and Heaven's Gate making headlines around the world. But smaller cults began popping up in rural communities all over the country, including right here in Michigan. In this episodes, we'll talk about two such cults- the House of Judah and the Theocratic Commune Natural Health Service- who committed unspeakable acts against their most vulnerable members, their own children.  Cases: House of Judah, Theocratic Commune Natural Health ServiceAudio production by Bill Bertschinger.

Matt shares his thoughts on season 3: Heaven on Earth. He speaks of how he chose the story of Peoples Temple and Jonestown, the possible pitfalls of doing an extended series on such a dark story, his original and eventual agendas in the creative process, and what he hopes people can take away from hearing it.Theme Music: “Stick to the Plan,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Dr. DelightAd Music:“Outside the Lines,” written by Aaron Sprinkle and performed by Lone CanyonBumper Music:“Get on Down,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by Nu Alkemi$t

The story of Jonestown and Peoples Temple concludes as America and the world wrestle with the causes of the tragedy and the search for people to blame, along with the struggle of the survivors to somehow carry on.Preshow Ad Music:“Sequential Elements,” written by Sander Kalmeijer and performed by The Galaxy News.Theme Music:Questline, written by Cody Kurtz Martin, performed by Cody MartinTheme Soundbytes:“I am God and there is no other!!” (Jim Jones sermon) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RaQ9dyyhnc)“How Cult Leader Jim Jones Got People to Join His Temple” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6l1VFj-yBE)“Jim Jones - Jonestown Documentary” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hO8aYSApnng&t=484s)“Jim Jones - Death tape 1978” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofbGZDbbUsE)Audio Clips:“Jonestown doc” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqVbFc6Vq9U&t=960s)“1978-1988 SPECIAL REPORT: ‘JONESTOWN AFTERMATH' (PART II)” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OgwfK4udP4&t=2056s)“Special Report: Jim Jones & The People's Temple (1978)” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7EIyIdjeVc&t=53s)“Jonestown November 1978 News Special” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_uQxmPOsmY)“KGO News Scene 1978 Jonestown” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OapPeL-69Ns&t=64s)“1978 SPECIAL REPORT: "HORRORS OF JONESTOWN” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZ_63wvWycM&t=23s)“News Conference With Stephan Jones After The Jonestown Massacre” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXhb0YYOWds)“Aftermath of Jonestown Massacre in 1978 | FOX 5 Archives” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6a6tIlwR1U&t=64s)“Guyana to open Jonestown massacre site as tourist destination” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQvRXnsxxOI)Episode Music (License available upon request):“Farewells,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by Shimmer“Skeptic” and “Veil of Secrets,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by Wicked Cinema“Moving Backwards,” written by Brendan St. Gelais and performed by Reveille“Courage and Valor” and “The Falling Sun,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Moments“Quiet Hands, Quiet Heart,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Alsever LakeAdditional Source Material:“The Road to Jonestown: Jim Jones and Peoples Temple,” by Jeff Guinn. (Buy...

The story of Jim Jones and Peoples Temple climaxes as the departure of Jonestown residents triggers a chain of events leading to tragedy and death.Preshow Ad Music:“Sequential Elements,” written by Sander Kalmeijer and performed by The Galaxy News.Theme Music:Questline, written by Cody Kurtz Martin, performed by Cody MartinTheme Soundbytes:“I am God and there is no other!!” (Jim Jones sermon) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RaQ9dyyhnc)“How Cult Leader Jim Jones Got People to Join His Temple” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6l1VFj-yBE)“Jim Jones - Jonestown Documentary” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hO8aYSApnng&t=484s)“Jim Jones - Death tape 1978” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofbGZDbbUsE)Audio Clips:“Jim Jones - Jonestown Documentary” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hO8aYSApnng&t=484s)“Jonestown doc” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqVbFc6Vq9U&t=960s)“Matthew McConaughey - Don't Drink The Kool Aid Life Is Not A Popularity Contest - Motivation” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rzoXRG8mwo)“Stop Drinking the Kool Aid, it's Bad For Your Brand || Truly Social with Tara” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v= srK7PeL2eOk)“Where does the expression “Drinking the Kool-Aid” come from?” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozTA9nl1NVk)“Stop Drinking The Kool-aid, Folks” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFqEgCIKErU)“Origins of Drinking the Kool Aid” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhpIMBIMJ-M)“Classic Kool-Aid Man Commercial Compilation (OH YEAH!)” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fjEViOF4JE)“Reporter Injured at Jonestown remembers Massacre” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSxGEFOtWHw&pp=ygUNdGltIHJlaXRlcm1hbg==)“Jim Jones - Death Tape 1978” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofbGZDbbUsE&rco=1)Episode Music (License available upon request):“Reaching for the Sky,” “Fugue Frenzy,” and “Out of the Darkness,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Moments“Desert Nights,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by In This World“Tempest,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by Falls“Path to Victory,” “Not as they Seem,” “Covenant,” “Rebellion,” and “Dark Places,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by Wicked Cinema“Balafon Song,” written by Dustin Ransom and performed by Cast of Characters“Grim History,” written by Dustin Ransom and performed by Lost GhostsAdditional Source Material:“The Road to Jonestown: Jim Jones and Peoples Temple,” by Jeff Guinn. (Buy Book)“Raven: The Untold Story of the...

The story of Jim Jones and Peoples Temple continues as Jonestown begins regressing into tyrannical control and utter paranoia, as a Congressman decides to visit Jonestown for himself.Preshow Ad Music:“Sequential Elements,” written by Sander Kalmeijer and performed by The Galaxy News.Theme Music:Questline, written by Cody Kurtz Martin, performed by Cody MartinTheme Soundbytes:“I am God and there is no other!!” (Jim Jones sermon) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RaQ9dyyhnc)“How Cult Leader Jim Jones Got People to Join His Temple” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6l1VFj-yBE)“Jim Jones - Jonestown Documentary” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hO8aYSApnng&t=484s)“Jim Jones - Death tape 1978” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofbGZDbbUsE)Audio Clips:“Jim Jones - Jonestown Documentary” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hO8aYSApnng&t=484s)“Jonestown doc” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqVbFc6Vq9U&t=960s)“Jim Jones Talks About Lawsuits” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7j8laeO58zM)“Jim Jones Reads News - Demands Personal Property” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmwVHUNkY-s)“Jim Jones Leads Jonestown Meeting (July 1978) Side A” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v= JPJKn1NGQVQ)“Jonestown Discusses Visit of Congressman Leo Ryan (10/7/1978)” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHOB6yhX-Vc)Episode Music (License available upon request):“Shadow Passage” and “Vibe Vacation,” written by Cody Kurtz Martin and performed by Cody Martin“Bamburgh,” written and performed by Stephen Keech“Solemnity,” written by Brendan St. Gelais and performed by Reveille“All Is Well,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Moments“Studied Abroad,” written by Aaron Sprinkle and performed by Neon Beach“The Last Straw,” written by Molly Cherryholmes and performed by CJ Oliver“Feather And Stone,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Alsever Lake“Grim History,” written by Dustin Ransom and performed by Lost GhostsAdditional Source Material:“The Road to Jonestown: Jim Jones and Peoples Temple,” by Jeff Guinn. (Buy Book)“Raven: The Untold Story of the Rev. Jim Jones and his People,” by Tim Reiterman (Buy Book)

Most of us think we'd never fall for a cult. We imagine the followers of Jim Jones as naïve, brainwashed, or broken people who “drank the Kool-Aid.” But what if that's not the truth at all?In this eye-opening episode, host Gabe Howard speaks with the award-winning author of “Death in the Jungle: Murder, Betrayal, and the Lost Dream of Jonestown,” Candace Fleming, about the real story behind Jonestown, aka the Peoples Temple, and the mass suicide that shocked the world. Fleming reveals how ordinary, intelligent, and socially conscious people were slowly drawn into Jim Jones's orbit — not because they wanted to die, but because they wanted to belong, to matter, and to change the world. Listener takeaways: Discover nine warning signs of a destructive or cult-like group. Learn why intelligent, well-intentioned people joined Jim Jones' cult. Explore how to recognize and protect yourself from coercive influences. Listen in as they explore how groupthink, manipulation, and gradual isolation can transform a movement with noble intentions into something deeply destructive.  Together, they dismantle the myths surrounding cults and reveal the psychological, emotional, and social dynamics that allow them to take hold. Ultimately, their conversation challenges us to confront an unsettling question: Could it happen to any of us? “They had started people with Peoples Temple, some of them back in the ‘50s when it was still in Indianapolis and truly was an integrated church, unheard of in the '50s. They followed Jones to California and then on to Guyana. And all of that was because of their own community. So people came for many reasons, but none of them because they were, as we would like to say, cultists, brainwashed, crazy.” ~Candace Fleming Our host, Candace Fleming, is the prolific and versatile award-winning author of many books for children and young adults. School Library Journal praised her most recent title, Murder Among Friends, which received four starred reviews, as a "chilling page-turner." Her previous book The Rise and Fall of Charles Lindbergh received six starred reviews, was a Kirkus, PW, Booklist, and SLJ Best Book of the Year, and was hailed by the Wall Street Journal as a “fascinating chronicle.” Candace's The Family Romanov also received six starred reviews, won the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award for Nonfiction and the Los Angeles Times Book Prize, and was recognized as a Sibert Nonfiction Honor Book. Her many acclaimed picture books include Giant Squid, a Sibert Honor Book. Visit her on the web at candacefleming.com. Our host, Gabe Howard, is an award-winning writer and speaker who lives with bipolar disorder. He is the author of the popular book, "Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations," available from Amazon; signed copies are also available directly from the author. Gabe is also the host of the "Inside Bipolar" podcast with Dr. Nicole Washington. Gabe makes his home in the suburbs of Columbus, Ohio. He lives with his supportive wife, Kendall, and a Miniature Schnauzer dog that he never wanted, but now can't imagine life without. To book Gabe for your next event or learn more about him, please visit gabehoward.com. Please Share the Show with EVERYONE You Know! Thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The story of Jim Jones continues as it becomes clear in the jungle that Jonestown is not sustainable, resulting in increased paranoia from Jones and increased desperation from some of his followers.Preshow Ad Music:“Sequential Elements,” written by Sander Kalmeijer and performed by The Galaxy News.Theme Music:Questline, written by Cody Kurtz Martin, performed by Cody MartinTheme Soundbytes:“I am God and there is no other!!” (Jim Jones sermon) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RaQ9dyyhnc)“How Cult Leader Jim Jones Got People to Join His Temple” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6l1VFj-yBE)“Jim Jones - Jonestown Documentary” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hO8aYSApnng&t=484s)“Jim Jones - Death tape 1978” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofbGZDbbUsE)Audio Clips:“Jim Jones - Jonestown Documentary” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hO8aYSApnng&t=484s)“Jonestown doc” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqVbFc6Vq9U&t=960s)“Jim Jones argues against return to United States (Fall 1977) Jonestown” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4_mAkiA5I0&t=180s)“Escape Attempt From Jonestown (November 1977) Jim Jones ANGRY!” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v= bgXX0aRU92g&t=17s)Episode Music (License available upon request):“Clockmaker,” written by Molly Cherryholmes and performed by CJ-0“Bella Belo,” written and performed by Sam Barsh“Mindful” and “Hidden Places,” written by Molly Cherryholmes and performed by Fatherland“Twilight Mist,” written by Molly Cherryholmes and performed by Druid Falls“Collapse Into Obscurity,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Dr. Delight“Shroud,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by Wicked Cinema“Ghostly Trails,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Alsever Lake“Hostage Situation,” written by Cody Kurtz Martin and performed by Cody MartinAdditional Source Material:“The Road to Jonestown: Jim Jones and Peoples Temple,” by Jeff Guinn. (Buy Book)“Raven: The Untold Story of the Rev. Jim Jones and his People,” by Tim Reiterman (Buy Book)

On the anniversary of the Jonestown tragedy, AURN News looks back at the events that led to one of the deadliest mass deaths in modern history. The story of the Peoples Temple, the murder of Rep. Leo Ryan, and the forced poisoning of hundreds remains a sobering reminder of the dangers of coercive control and unchecked power. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the anniversary of the Jonestown tragedy, AURN News looks back at the events that led to one of the deadliest mass deaths in modern history. The story of the Peoples Temple, the murder of Rep. Leo Ryan, and the forced poisoning of hundreds remains a sobering reminder of the dangers of coercive control and unchecked power. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The story of Jim Jones continues with the building of Jonestown, the best of times for Peoples Temple, and the news article that would send Jim Jones and his church fleeing a continent away.Preshow Ad Music:“Sequential Elements,” written by Sander Kalmeijer and performed by The Galaxy News.Theme Music:Questline, written by Cody Kurtz Martin, performed by Cody MartinTheme Soundbytes:“I am God and there is no other!!” (Jim Jones sermon) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RaQ9dyyhnc)“How Cult Leader Jim Jones Got People to Join His Temple” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6l1VFj-yBE)“Jim Jones - Jonestown Documentary” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hO8aYSApnng&t=484s)“Jim Jones - Death tape 1978” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofbGZDbbUsE)Audio Clips:“Jim Jones - Jonestown Documentary” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hO8aYSApnng&t=484s)“Jonestown doc” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqVbFc6Vq9U&t=960s)“Jim Jones sermon - San Francisco (1976)” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUqdVP6l_Kc)Episode Music (License available upon request):“Get On The Good Foot” and “Running Back To You,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Dr. Delight“To The Sun,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by Matt Wigton“Don't Keep Me Waiting,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Alsever Lake“Glide,” written by Aaron Sprinkle and performed by JMPSCR“Bongo Baby,” written by Aaron Sprinkle and performed by Midnight Daydream“The Weight of Quiet” and “The Enemy Within,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Moments“In Plain Sight,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by Wicked CinemaAdditional Source Material:“The Road to Jonestown: Jim Jones and Peoples Temple,” by Jeff Guinn. (Buy Book)“Raven: The Untold Story of the Rev. Jim Jones and his People,” by Tim Reiterman (Buy Book)

The story of Peoples Temple continues with Jim Jones asserting political power in the city of San Francisco - whether through opposing negative newspaper articles, helping politicians win elections, or receiving a political appointment himself. But trouble was never far away.Preshow Ad Music:“Sequential Elements,” written by Sander Kalmeijer and performed by The Galaxy News.Theme Music:Questline, written by Cody Kurtz Martin, performed by Cody MartinTheme Soundbytes:“I am God and there is no other!!” (Jim Jones sermon) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RaQ9dyyhnc)“How Cult Leader Jim Jones Got People to Join His Temple” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6l1VFj-yBE)“Jim Jones - Jonestown Documentary” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hO8aYSApnng&t=484s)“Jim Jones - Death tape 1978” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofbGZDbbUsE)Audio Clips:“Jim Jones - Jonestown Documentary” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hO8aYSApnng&t=484s)“Jonestown doc” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqVbFc6Vq9U&t=960s)“Cult Leader Rev Jim Jones Destroys Faith and Race” - (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObG_t7KCqyM&t=196s)“Jim Jones Sermon - San Francisco Sermon (1976)” - (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUqdVP6l_Kc)“Jim Jones - San Francisco sermon (1972)” - (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifCq5KtPWSk&t=1479s)“Jim Jones and Nuclear War (1973) Part 1” - (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8T_0jzyFmM&t=432s)“Cult Leader Rev. Jim Jones gives spellbinding sermon on class warfare” - (https:/ www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXG3UChN6KU&t=183s)Episode Music (License available upon request):“Shrine” and “Lost In Paradise,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by In This World“Sophistikitty,” written by Dustin Ransom and performed by Cast of Characters“The Arctic,” written by Andrew Dean Piland and performed by Gold Coast“Adrift,” written by Aaron Marsh and performed by The Europa Protoharmonic Symphony Orchestra“Seventy Nine,” written by Fabio Poian and performed by Syncro“Almighty,” written and performed by Daniele Musto Additional Source Material:“The Road to Jonestown: Jim Jones and Peoples Temple,” by Jeff Guinn. (Buy Book)“Raven: The Untold Story of the Rev. Jim Jones and his People,” by Tim Reiterman (Buy Book)

The story of Peoples Temple continues with the move to San Francisco and the slow devolving of Jim Jones and his church into a moral quagmire.Preshow Ad Music:“Sequential Elements,” written by Sander Kalmeijer and performed by The Galaxy News.Theme Music:Questline, written by Cody Kurtz Martin, performed by Cody MartinTheme Soundbytes:“I am God and there is no other!!” (Jim Jones sermon) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RaQ9dyyhnc)“How Cult Leader Jim Jones Got People to Join His Temple” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6l1VFj-yBE)“Jim Jones - Jonestown Documentary” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hO8aYSApnng&t=484s)“Jim Jones - Death tape 1978” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofbGZDbbUsE)Audio Clips:“Jim Jones - Jonestown Documentary” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hO8aYSApnng&t=484s)“Jonestown doc” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqVbFc6Vq9U&t=960s)“Cult Leader Rev. Jim Jones offers sex to anyone for ‘teaching'.” (https://youtube.com/watch?v=ovuJbaUMbEo)“Cult Leader, Jim Jones—homosexual, queer” (https://youtube.com/watch?v=JifvQNSUNC8&t=595s)Excerpts taken from “Animal Farm,” by George Orwell.Episode Music (License available upon request):“Tiny Dreams,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Moments“Crimson Throne,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Door to Penglai“Azure,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther, Chelsea McGough, and Brent McCorkle and performed by Alice in Winter“Hypnotized,” written by Dustin Ransom and performed by Cast of Characters“Rain On The Leaves,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by In This World“A Box Of Paints,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by Shimmer“Spires,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by Wicked Cinema“Charlie,” written by Cody Kurtz Martin and performed by Cody MartinAdditional Source Material:“The Road to Jonestown: Jim Jones and Peoples Temple,” by Jeff Guinn. (Buy Book)“Raven: The Untold Story of the Rev. Jim Jones and his People,” by Tim Reiterman (Buy Book)

The story of Peoples Temple continues with Jim Jones making his socialist vision preeminent, while indulging in drug use, infidelity, and paranoia over his followers.Preshow Ad Music:“Sequential Elements,” written by Sander Kalmeijer and performed by The Galaxy News.Theme Music:Questline, written by Cody Kurtz Martin, performed by Cody MartinTheme Soundbytes:“I am God and there is no other!!” (Jim Jones sermon) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RaQ9dyyhnc)“How Cult Leader Jim Jones Got People to Join His Temple” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6l1VFj-yBE)“Jim Jones - Jonestown Documentary” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hO8aYSApnng&t=484s)“Jim Jones - Death tape 1978” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofbGZDbbUsE)Audio Clips:“The Gnostic And Democratic Socialist Rantings Of Jim Jones 1” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YO6lejm8RNc&t=619s)“Jim Jones - Jonestown Documentary” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hO8aYSApnng&t=484s)“Jonestown doc” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqVbFc6Vq9U&t=960s)Episode Music (License available upon request):“Last Straw of Summer,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Alsever Lake“What We Must” and “Glasgow," written by Matthew Wigton and performed by Falls“Elevated State” and “I Know, You Know,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Dr. Delight“Vast,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by In This World“Ephemeral Colors” and “Glass Petals,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by MomentsAdditional Source Material:“The Road to Jonestown: Jim Jones and Peoples Temple,” by Jeff Guinn. (Buy Book)“Raven: The Untold Story of the Rev. Jim Jones and his People,” by Tim Reiterman (Buy Book)

Read my deep-dive article on the website: https://weirddarkness.com/Jonestown44MinutesJim Jones started the Peoples Temple preaching racial equality and winning civil rights awards, but by 1978 his Jonestown compound had become an isolated nightmare of beatings, forced labor, and "suicide rehearsals" where followers practiced drinking poison. On November 18th, when a congressman's investigation threatened to expose the truth, Jones ordered his followers to feed cyanide-laced punch to over 300 children first—then recorded audio as 900 people died in the largest loss of American civilian life before 9/11.Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE for the ad-free version: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateTake the WEIRD DARKNESS LISTENER SURVEY and help mold the future of the podcast: https://weirddarkness.com/surveyIN THIS EPISODE: We'll look not only at the horrible events of the Jonestown massacre itself, but what life was like for those in The Peoples Temple cult before the mass suicide took place. Plus, we'll look through the eyes of first responders who came upon the grizzly scene immediately after, and how they dealt with the horrors they stepped into.SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…“Jonestown: Modern History's Largest Mass Suicide” by Kellen Perry for AllThat'sInteresting.com:https://tinyurl.com/y3ccb3q5 (Includes links to videos with audio files used in this episode.)“Life in the People's Temple” by Beth Elias for Ranker.com: https://tinyurl.com/yygj5gey“The Shock Felt By Jonestown First Responders” by Andy Kopsa for Time.com: https://tinyurl.com/y55coj9u=====(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: September 14, 2020EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/JonestownTapesABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.#JonestownMassacre #TrueCrime #CultDocumentary #JimJones #UnsolvedMysteries

Join us for an impactful discussion that you won’t want to miss! Renowned Black politics expert Dr. James Taylor will be back in our classroom, ready to share his insights on how the Black community should respond to the pressing issue of Eric Kirk’s shooting. In addition, he will give us an exclusive preview of his latest book, which explores Jim Jones and the Peoples Temple —a topic that deserves our attention. Before Dr. Taylor takes the mic, we’ll hear from Baltimore activist Pastor Dr. Robert Richard Allen Turner, who will be connecting with us during his inspiring monthly walk from Baltimore to Washington, D.C, to draw attention to the Reparations issue.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

February 26, 1980. Berkeley, California. 51-year old Al Mills, his 40-year old wife, Jeannie, and Jeannie's 16-year old daughter, Daphene, are all shot to death, execution-style, in their home. Jeannie's 17-year old son, Eddie, is left unharmed inside his bedroom, but claims he did not hear the murders take place. Years earlier, the Mills family had defected from the Reverend Jim Jones' infamous cult, the Peoples Temple, and become outspoken advocates against them. Following the Jonestown Massacre, rumours circulated that surviving members of the cult were going to target the family as revenge. However, investigators suspect that Eddie was the actual perpetrator and make an unsuccessful attempt to charge him with the crime 25 years later. Did Eddie Mills murder his own family, or were they victims of an assassination by outside intruders? This week's episode of “The Path Went Chilly” explores an unsolved triple homicide and its potential connection to the Jonestown saga.Additional Reading:Support the show: Patreon.com/julesandashleyPatreon.com/thetrailwentcoldhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeannie_Millshttps://people.com/archive/the-mills-family-murders-could-it-be-jim-jones-last-revenge-vol-13-no-11/https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/BERKELEY-Man-jailed-in-family-slayings-from-25-2557794.phphttps://www.eastbaytimes.com/2005/12/09/son-wont-be-charged-in-1980-slayings/https://archives.sfweekly.com/thesnitch/2015/11/12/yesterdays-crimes-peoples-temple-hit-squads-and-jonestowns-last-victimshttps://www.sfweekly.com/news/yesterdays-crimes-jonestown-was-just-the-beginning-for-one-peoples-temple-family/https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/articles/199203/the-truth-about-jonestown

February 26, 1980. Berkeley, California. 51-year old Al Mills, his 40-year old wife, Jeannie, and Jeannie's 16-year old daughter, Daphene, are all shot to death, execution-style, in their home. Jeannie's 17-year old son, Eddie, is left unharmed inside his bedroom, but claims he did not hear the murders take place. Years earlier, the Mills family had defected from the Reverend Jim Jones' infamous cult, the Peoples Temple, and become outspoken advocates against them. Following the Jonestown Massacre, rumours circulated that surviving members of the cult were going to target the family as revenge. However, investigators suspect that Eddie was the actual perpetrator and make an unsuccessful attempt to charge him with the crime 25 years later. Did Eddie Mills murder his own family, or were they victims of an assassination by outside intruders? This week's episode of “The Path Went Chilly” explores an unsolved triple homicide and its potential connection to the Jonestown saga.Additional Reading:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeannie_Millshttps://people.com/archive/the-mills-family-murders-could-it-be-jim-jones-last-revenge-vol-13-no-11/https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/BERKELEY-Man-jailed-in-family-slayings-from-25-2557794.phphttps://www.eastbaytimes.com/2005/12/09/son-wont-be-charged-in-1980-slayings/https://archives.sfweekly.com/thesnitch/2015/11/12/yesterdays-crimes-peoples-temple-hit-squads-and-jonestowns-last-victimshttps://www.sfweekly.com/news/yesterdays-crimes-jonestown-was-just-the-beginning-for-one-peoples-temple-family/https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/articles/199203/the-truth-about-jonestown

The story of Jim Jones continues with the Peoples Temple's move west to California and gaining a foothold physically, economically and politically.Preshow Ad Music:“Sequential Elements,” written by Sander Kalmeijer and performed by The Galaxy News.Theme Music:Questline, written by Cody Kurtz Martin, performed by Cody MartinTheme Soundbytes:“I am God and there is no other!!” (Jim Jones sermon) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RaQ9dyyhnc)“How Cult Leader Jim Jones Got People to Join His Temple” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6l1VFj-yBE)“Jim Jones - Jonestown Documentary” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hO8aYSApnng&t=484s)“Jim Jones - Death tape 1978” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofbGZDbbUsE)Audio Clips:“Al Jolson singing California Here I Come 16 Dec 39 - video podcast” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Km24SVcqbGw“Jim Jones - Jonestown Documentary” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hO8aYSApnng&t=484s)“Jonestown doc” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqVbFc6Vq9U&t=960s)“Jim Jones preaching in 1966” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5sIqx0_T8s&t=121s)Episode Music (License available upon request):“A Construct,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by Falls“Expired Film,” written by Aaron Sprinkle and performed by Neon Beach“Reset,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by In This World“Cherry Dust,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Dr. Delight“Wake Up,” written by Aaron Sprinkle and performed by Midnight Daydream“Beyond All Time” and “Under These Ashes,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by MomentsAdditional Source Material:“The Road to Jonestown: Jim Jones and Peoples Temple,” by Jeff Guinn. (Buy Book)“Raven: The Untold Story of the Rev. Jim Jones and his People,” by Tim Reiterman (Buy Book)

The story of Jim Jones continues with his near burnout and fear of nuclear annihilation as a way to search for a new location for Peoples Temple.Preshow Ad Music:“Sequential Elements,” written by Sander Kalmeijer and performed by The Galaxy News.Theme Music:Questline, written by Cody Kurtz Martin, performed by Cody MartinTheme Soundbytes:“I am God and there is no other!!” (Jim Jones sermon) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RaQ9dyyhnc)“How Cult Leader Jim Jones Got People to Join His Temple” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6l1VFj-yBE)“Jim Jones - Jonestown Documentary” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hO8aYSApnng&t=484s)“Jim Jones - Death tape 1978” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofbGZDbbUsE)Audio Clips:“Jim Jones - Jonestown Documentary” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hO8aYSApnng&t=484s)“Jonestown doc” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqVbFc6Vq9U&t=960s)Episode Music (License available upon request):“Beyond All Time” and “The Last Prelude,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Moments“A Construct,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by Falls“Expired Film,” written by Aaron Sprinkle and performed by Neon Beach“Reset,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by In This World“Seaside Samba,” written by Dustin Ransom and performed by King Flamingo“Bella Belo,” written and performed by Sam Barsh“Wake Up,” written by Aaron Sprinkle and performed by Midnight DaydreamAdditional Source Material:“The Road to Jonestown: Jim Jones and Peoples Temple,” by Jeff Guinn. (Buy Book)“Raven: The Untold Story of the Rev. Jim Jones and his People,” by Tim Reiterman (Buy Book)

Married to a Cult Leader The Mysterious Death of Her Son and Isabella Young's Journey from California to Hawaii. Isabella Young's story reads like a modern-day epic, equal parts heartbreak, healing, and spiritual transformation. Once married to a cult leader in Southern California and later a grieving mother after the mysterious death of her son, Isabella has emerged from unimaginable darkness to become a beacon of hope, wisdom, and resilience. Now living in Hawaii, she shares her harrowing journey through her books, art, and online presence, reaching audiences via the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast interview, available for free on their website, on Facebook, Instagram, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. “I didn't want to die, but I didn't know how to live,” she says. “That's when I began the deepest journey of my life.” The episode is also promoted across their Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn , Medium and other social media platforms. A Sudden Loss and the Start of a Spiritual Odyssey Isabella's life took a tragic turn in 1994 when she was widowed while pregnant, left to raise a three-year-old son alone. The grief of losing her husband was only the beginning. Driven by a desperate need for healing and understanding, she set off on a quest that spanned three continents, embracing everything from shamanic journeys and vision quests to living in ashrams, and retreats. Look for supporting stories about this and much more from Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast in platforms like Medium , Blogspot and Linkedin . But the path she hoped would heal her led instead to deeper suffering. She became entangled in what she now identifies as a "messianic cult" in Southern California, a group with disturbing similarities to the infamous spiritual movements that once flourished in the Golden State. Married to a Cult Leader The Mysterious Death of Her Son and Isabella Young's Journey from California to Hawaii. Available for free on their website and streaming on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other podcast platforms. Cults and California: A Dangerous Combination From "Heaven's Gate" and the "Manson Family" to the "Peoples Temple" and more, Southern California has long been a magnet for unconventional spiritual movements, some with devastating outcomes. These groups often center around a charismatic leader, promise enlightenment, and prey on people during vulnerable moments, much like Isabella's own experience. “We came looking for healing,” Isabella recalls. “Instead, we became trapped.” The cult's leader, Isabella's husband at the time, exercised complete psychological control. She spent eight years in submission, surrendering her identity to the teachings of a man she now claims was directly responsible for her son's "murder", staged as a suicide. The Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast episode is available for free on their website , Apple Podcasts , Spotify and most major podcast platforms. The Mysterious Death of Her Son Isabella's teenage son died under suspicious circumstances that were quickly labeled a suicide. But to Isabella, the truth is much darker. Married to a Cult Leader The Mysterious Death of Her Son and Isabella Young's Journey from California to Hawaii. “It wasn't suicide,” she insists. “It was murder. And it was the final act that set me free.” The grief shattered her illusions. That moment, the deepest wound of her life, became the catalyst for escape. She fled the cult, fleeing California with nothing but a mother's broken heart and a soul desperate for truth. You can listen to his stories and interview on our website for free in addition to platforms like Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and other major podcast platforms. From Trauma to Transformation in Hawaii Now residing in Hawaii, Isabella has spent the last several years rebuilding her life, and reclaiming her power. She shares her journey and healing modalities through her website, and through her writing, including her most recent book, New Human of New Earth: Medicine for the Freedom and Future of Humanity. In her book, Isabella explores ancient, indigenous wisdom and spiritual tools that she believes hold the key to personal and collective transformation in this era of chaos and awakening. Married to a Cult Leader The Mysterious Death of Her Son and Isabella Young's Journey from California to Hawaii. “The world is changing fast,” she writes. “We need ancient wisdom now more than ever, for our health, our freedom, and our future.” The full podcast episode is streaming now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and across Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Her message is not just spiritual, but deeply practical. She speaks to people facing trauma, confusion, and isolation in a rapidly evolving world, offering tools for sovereignty, truth, and divine embodiment. A Voice for the Voiceless Through social media, her podcast appearance on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast available on their website, also on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and others. Isabella is now a voice for those who've been silenced, especially former cult members and survivors of religious trauma. Her advocacy also touches on how governments and societies label spiritual movements, often with vague or politically motivated definitions. In fact, across countries like France, Germany, and Russia the term “cult” or “sect” has been used in ways that stigmatize non-traditional faiths, even when they don't cause harm. But Isabella makes clear: when a movement exerts psychological control, separates families, or enables violence, it is no longer benign. Married to a Cult Leader The Mysterious Death of Her Son and Isabella Young's Journey from California to Hawaii. Follow the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast across Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Isabella's Message Today As the world continues to shift, Isabella's journey serves as both a warning and a light. From the tragedy of being married to a cult leader to surviving the "murder" death of her son, she has emerged stronger, wiser, and more determined than ever to guide others toward awakening and autonomy. “The Great Awakening is real,” she says. “And each of us must take responsibility for our own healing, our own power, and our own truth.” If her message resonates with you, follow Isabella Young. Her books are available now and her story is being featured in a powerful podcast series streaming for free on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast webnsite, also on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other major platforms. In a world where the line between spiritual freedom and manipulation is often blurred, Isabella Young's journey is a rare testimony of courage, clarity, and rising from the ashes. Her story is more than a tale of survival, it's a blueprint for transformation. You can help contribute money to make the Gunrunner Movie . The film that Hollywood won't touch. It is about a now Retired Police Officer that was shot 6 times while investigating Gunrunning. He died 3 times during Medical treatment and was resuscitated. You can join the fight by giving a monetary “gift” to help ensure the making of his film at agunrunnerfilm.com . Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer. You can contact John J. “Jay” Wiley by email at Jay@letradio.com , or learn more about him on their website . Get the latest news articles, without all the bias and spin, from the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast on Medium , which is free. 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Description:The story of Jim Jones continues with his early ministry in Indianapolis as he builds a successful church and attains political influence within the city.Preshow Ad Music:“Sequential Elements,” written by Sander Kalmeijer and performed by The Galaxy News.Theme Music:Questline, written by Cody Kurtz Martin, performed by Cody MartinTheme Soundbytes:“I am God and there is no other!!” (Jim Jones sermon) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RaQ9dyyhnc)“How Cult Leader Jim Jones Got People to Join His Temple” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6l1VFj-yBE)“Jim Jones - Jonestown Documentary” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hO8aYSApnng&t=484s)“Jim Jones - Death tape 1978” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofbGZDbbUsE)Audio Clips:“A.A. Allen, Unedited Revival Miracle” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsvJebXNF8Y)“How Cult Leader Jim Jones Got People to Join His Temple” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6I1VFj-yBE&t=228s)“Jim Jones - Jonestown Documentary” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hO8aYSApnng&t=484s)“Black preacher in the 1930s (Father divine)” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncUfvuUlvW0)“Jonestown doc” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqVbFc6Vq9U&t=960s)Episode Music (License available upon request):“Reaching for the Sky” and “Soft Return,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Moments“Joyful Morning,” “That Golden Shore,” and “Don't Want That Mess," written by Dustin Ransom and performed by Cast of Characters“Back Home,” “Lost Cause,” and “Rare Ocean,” written by Aaron Sprinkle and performed by Neon Beach“Ashes in the Rain,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Alsever LakeAdditional Source Material:“The Road to Jonestown: Jim Jones and Peoples Temple,” by Jeff Guinn. (Buy Book)“Raven: The Untold Story of the Rev. Jim Jones and his People,” by Tim Reiterman (Buy Book)

This week on the Horrorcraft Podcast, we're turning down the camp and diving deep into one of the most disturbing intersections of horror and real-life tragedy: Ti West's The Sacrament.Join your hosts Cass & Kylee and special guest co-host @CreepyConfidential as we unpack this chilling found-footage film inspired by the real-life horrors of the Jonestown Massacre. Together, we explore how The Sacrament blurs the line between fiction and true crime — tackling themes of manipulation, faith, isolation, and the terrifying power of charisma gone wrong. Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of cults, religious extremism, psychological abuse, mass suicide, and graphic violence. Listener discretion is strongly advised.The Sacrament is currently available for streaming on Tubi and other major VOD platforms — we highly recommend watching before tuning in. While we are a horror podcast that finds fun in fear, the real events that inspired this film involved unimaginable suffering and the loss of over 900 lives. We approach this episode with the utmost respect for the victims and their families.If you or someone you love is struggling with religious trauma, abuse, or suicidal ideation, please seek support: RAINN – National Sexual Assault Hotlinehttps://www.rainn.org 988 Suicide & Crisis LifelineCall or text 988https://988lifeline.org The Horrorcraft Podcast is a proudly women-led, LGBTQIA+ safe space — where horror meets heart.Find Creepy Confidential at: https://linktr.ee/creepyconfidential https://www.instagram.com/creepyconfidentialA HUGE shoutout to Tiki for our intro magic as always.Stay spooky, stay safe Both Creepy Confidential and The Horrorcraft podcast are proud to be featured in the Talkin Tapes Summer Screams special, go check it out now:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzVRb1Np7KASources:1. “Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple” (2006 Documentary)Directed by Stanley Nelson and produced for PBS's American Experience, this documentary offers a powerful overview of the Peoples Temple and the tragedy in Guyana. Featuring survivor interviews and rare archival footage, it's widely regarded as one of the most comprehensive visual accounts of Jonestown.Watch on: Amazon Prime Video, PBS.orgWritten by journalist Tim Reiterman, who survived the attack on Congressman Leo Ryan, Raven is considered the definitive biography of Jim Jones. It provides an investigative deep dive into Jones's rise to power, the workings of the Temple, and the events that led to the mass deaths in 1978.Available on: Amazon (print, Kindle, audiobook), libraries via OverDrive/LibbyHosted by San Diego State University, the Jonestown Institute provides a vast archive of primary documents, photographs, survivor accounts, and FBI files. It's a key resource for researchers, educators, and anyone seeking detailed historical and psychological insight into the Peoples Temple.Access at: jonestown.sdsu.edu2. “Raven: The Untold Story of the Rev. Jim Jones and His People” (Book)Written by journalist Tim Reiterman, who survived the attack on Congressman Leo Ryan, Raven is considered the definitive biography of Jim Jones. It provides an investigative deep dive into Jones's rise to power, the workings of the Temple, and the events that led to the mass deaths in 1978.Available on: Amazon (print, Kindle, audiobook), libraries via OverDrive/Libby3. The Jonestown Institute (Academic Archive)Hosted by San Diego State University, the Jonestown Institute provides a vast archive of primary documents, photographs, survivor accounts, and FBI files. It's a key resource for researchers, educators, and anyone seeking detailed historical and psychological insight into the Peoples Temple.Access at: jonestown.sdsu.eduAnd go check out the book, The Road to Jonestown by Jeff Guinn:https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Road-to-Jonestown/Jeff-Guinn/9781476763835

In this episode Truth chops it up with Austin Wade Picard, who is a researcher and podcaster. Austin hosts multiple podcasts, including: The Underclass Podcast, Whatever This Is, The Morning Dump, and more! This episode is centered on nefarious networks of depravity.  In particular, we discuss the Process Church of the Final Judgment – a notorious cult that originated in the UK during the 1960's and quickly spread internationally.  We explore the Process and its' ties to Scientology, various satanic groups, infamous serial killers (such as Charles Manson, David Berkowitz – the son of Sam, John Wayne, Gacy, Henry, Lee, Lucas, and Otis, Jeffrey Dahmer, as well as Jim Jones and more), traffickers, and intelligence operations.  This is a dark episode that explode explores the interface between cults, shadow organizations, intelligence, power bases, and the ruling elite.  It's  a fast paced deep dive - so have a pencil and paper ready and be prepared to take notes to follow up on later! For more info: IG: @theatrethug Web: http://www.patreon.com/TheUnderclassPodcast   As always, please hit the subscribe button if you like and support what we do! You'll get early access to new episodes! Also please leave a review!   Follow us on IG: @bigtruth TikTok: @bigtruthpodcast YouTube: @thebigtruthpodcast   For feedback, questions, sponsorship info contact: bigtruthpodcast@gmail.com For more info: http://www.bigtruthpodcast.com To support the show: http://www.patreon.com/bigtruth    The Big Truth Podcast is proudly sponsored by: - Choppahead Kustom Cycles (IG: @choppahead / www.choppahead.com) - Jeffrey Glassman Injury Attorneys ( www.jeffreyglassman.com )  IG: @gottagetglassman - Tattoo Flash Collective – www.tattooflashcollective.com – use promo code: BIGTRUTH for 10% off your order - Omerta (IG: @omertamia / www.omertamia.com) - use code: BIGTRUTH at checkout for 20% off your order! - Heavy (IG: @heavyclothing / www.heavy.bigcartel.com)  

Coming this summer to the MattCast: Season 3 - "Heaven on Earth: The Jonestown Tragedy". We will explore the story of Jim Jones, the rise of Peoples Temple, and its eventual destruction. We will examine how it happened and whether it could happen again.Subscribe to MattCast today.

Did you ever wonder where the phrase 'drink the Kool-Aid' came from? In this second episode about the Peoples Temple, we rejoin them in Jonestown, Guyana.How planned was the final 'white night'? Did anyone survive? And what happened to the notorious Jim Jones?Don is joined once again by author and scholar Annie Dawid, who has spent over two decades researching Peoples Temple.Produced by Sophie Gee. Edited by Tim Arstall. Senior Producer was Charlotte Long.Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe.  You can take part in our listener survey here.All music from Epidemic Sounds.American History Hit is a History Hit podcast.

On November 18th, 1978, over 900 people died at an American settlement in the jungle of Guyana called Jonestown. In this first of two episodes, we are going to find out how they ended up in South America.Who was the eponymous Reverend Jim Jones, notorious leader of the cult? What did the Peoples Temple believe in? How and why did they make the journey from Indiana to California to Guyana?Don is joined by author and scholar Annie Dawid, who has spent over two decades researching Peoples Temple.Produced by Sophie Gee. Edited by Tim Arstall. Senior Producer was Charlotte Long.Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe.  You can take part in our listener survey here.All music from Epidemic Sounds.American History Hit is a History Hit podcast.

Melissa has studied history, art, folklore, and culture most of her life as a passionate hobby. Academically she studied World Wars I & II, Russian history, and Western Civilization in university and has her degree in Graphic Design.Melissa began podcasting in 2017 on several shows she created as a hobby, including The Secret Door & Deprogrammed Podcast. She founded Gen-X News after a year hiatus away from podcasting. On her show she discusses conspiracy theory, culture, & the human soul.She has interviewed guests from all over the world, including those featured on History Channel, Travel Channel, & A&E.Find Melissa's podcast - Gen-X News - at: https://genxonx.com/Melissa returns to Talking Weird to chat about disturbing connections between Jim Jones and the CIA, including the possibility that the massacre at Jonestown - a remote settlement in Guyana established by Jones' Peoples Temple - was the end result of an MK-ULTRA mind control experiment.This is an enthralling, if disturbing, conversation that you do not want to miss!

On this episode of Wife of Crime I am telling Russ all about the diabolical cult leader Reverend Jim Jones and his church The Peoples Temple. Most people have heard the expression "Don't drink the kool aid..." but not everyone knows where this warning actually stemmed from. Jim Jones started his church with a mission to help Black Americans at a time when racial tensions were at an all time high. He preached a socialist message and in the early years did many good things for the poor and homeless as well. But as time passed something sinister was growing inside of him. The power he held went unchecked and that power became a hell of a drug... In Part 1 we discuss Jim's childhood and the early years of his church. You may find yourself asking... can someone who does evil things also have good in them?? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Part 2 of the case of Jim Jones and The Peoples Temple the story continues with Jones telling his followers that it's time to head to South America to build a socialist utopia where they can live together in harmony. Reverend Jim Jones has already began to descend into madness but, a group of a little over one thousand loyal church members are ALL IN and have decided to follow him. Little do they know that this new beginning is really just the beginning of their tragic end. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Context of White Supremacy welcomes Racist Suspect Joel Whitney. Classified as a White Man, Whitney is a Brooklyn, NY writer whose work has been featured in The New York Times, The Daily Beast, The Baffler, The Wall Street Journal, Newsweek, and Boston Review to name a few. He's "a former features editor at Al Jazeera America and a founder and former editor-in-chief at Guernica." Gus originally hoped to speak with Whitney about his 2016 publication, Finks: How the CIA Tricked the World's Best Writers. I'm not quite sure what my original motivation was for exploring this text - could have been Rev. Jim Jones and the Peoples Temple or Soundtrack to a Coup d'État. Anyway, by the time we got our calendars synchronized, Mr. Whitney had written another book, Flights: Radicals on the Run. Most of the featured subjects who had to flee oppression are Victims of White Supremacy like: Minister Malcolm X, Paul Robeson, Dr. Angela Davis, and Leonard Peltier - who recently benefited from a commuted sentence from departing President Biden. During the broadcast, Mr. Whitney repeated the tacky refrain that White people are also "held back" by Racism. He could only list two trifling ways that the System of White Supremacy holds him down. Whitney also engaged in another suspicious and common practice amongst Racist Suspects: Citing the work of Ibram X. Kendi, a Victim of White Supremacy, to confuse non-white people about what it means to be classified as White. #LorraineHansberry #FarceOnWashington #TheCOWS16Years INVEST in The COWS – http://paypal.me/TheCOWS Cash App: https://cash.app/$TheCOWS CALL IN NUMBER: 605.313.5164 CODE: 564943#

In this episode we highlight the pressures and motivations that led Jim Jones to migrate his flock to the middle of the jungle in a South American country in a location so remote - escape was almost impossible. Until Leo Ryan, a U.S. Congressman, touches down in jungle on a congressional investigation into the communist settlement known as Jonestown. After offering asylum to Jim Jones' brainwashed, religious hostages; Leo Ryan and his party of reporters and government employees are ambushed at the airstrip which they flew in on and Leo Ryan is murdered. What happens next is horrific and everyone knows about the Jonestown Kool-Aid cocktail.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Jim Jones was an American cult leader and mass murderer who founded and led the Peoples Temple between 1955 and 1978. In what Jones termed "revolutionary suicide", Jones and the members of his inner circle planned and orchestrated a mass murder-suicide in his remote jungle commune at Jonestown, Guyana, on November 18, 1978.As a child Jim Jones was entranced with two things - Pentecostal preachers and Communism. Reflecting back on his participation in the Communist Party, Jones said that he asked himself, "How can I demonstrate my Marxism? The thought was, infiltrate the church."AND SO HE DID.He began his religious career in 1952, Jones was hired as student pastor to the children at the Sommerset Southside Methodist Church, where he launched a project to create a playground that would be open to children of all races. Jones continued to visit and speak at Pentecostal churches while serving as Methodist student pastor. He felt called to the pomp and circumstance of the Pentecostal movement. There was something about the attention that he just could not get enough of... that would lead him to start his own Church, The Peoples Temple. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Context of White Supremacy welcomes Matthew D. Taylor. A White Man and California native, Taylor “is a religious studies scholar and expert in independent charismatic Christianity and Christian nationalism. He is the creator, writer, and narrator of the Charismatic Revival Fury audio-documentary series on the Straight White American Jesus.” Gus T. heard about Taylor's 2024 publication, The Violent Take It By Force: The Christian Movement That Is Threatening Our Democracy,” during the 2024 US presidential election campaign. Reports once again predicted that White evangelicals would be a solid, White rock of support for Trump's third try at the White House. Taylor's work explores how the White evangelical bloc became such staunch, violent allies for our current, less than pious president. He highlights how many of the now-pardoned White Terrorists who stormed the Capitol on January 6, 2021 believed they were soldiers in the army of White God who were battling against “dark,” satanic forces opposed to Trump's second term. Gus is amazed The Peoples Temple's Jim Jones was not mentioned in this book, as he's is sterling illustration of the dangers of White evangelicals who deceptively use religious rituals to support the violence of the System of White Supremacy. The details about White female evangelical powerhouse and Suspected Racist Paula White again illustrate that most people classified as black do not understand what it means to be classified as White nor do we suspect White people of being Racist. #WhiteGeneticAnnihilation #ManifestDestiny #TheCOWS16Years INVEST in The COWS – http://paypal.me/TheCOWS Cash App: https://cash.app/$TheCOWS CALL IN NUMBER: 605.313.5164 CODE: 564943#

The Context of White Supremacy makes time on the federally recognized holiday for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to study the work of Dr. Frances Cress Welsing. During Gus's Counter-Racist California Sojourn, he located a number of audio recordings of Dr. Welsing debating Dr. William Shockley as well as her giving lectures to groups of black people. One such recording is of a 1982 presentation the Grandcestor gave in Compton, California. She spoke at Compton Community College in April of '82, which is just over three years removed from the Jonestown massacre - which involved a large number of black Californians. Dr. Welsing makes time to mention the Peoples Temple in fact. She also discusses the sacrifices made and lessons that must be learned from the life and murder of Dr. King. Importantly, Dr. Welsing emphasizes that non-white people are not serious about Replacing White Supremacy With Justice - which is mostly still true in 2025. #WhiteGeneticAnnihilation #StraightOuttaCompton #TheCOWS16Years INVEST in The COWS – http://paypal.me/TheCOWS Cash App: https://cash.app/$TheCOWS CALL IN NUMBER: 605.313.5164 CODE: 564943#

Cult leader Jim Jones promised the congregation of the Peoples Temple 'Heaven on Earth' in the form of the Jonestown commune in Guyana. However, the cult would come to a deadly end on November 18th, 1978, with the forced suicide of over 900 men, women, and children. Retired San Francisco Police Captain Yulanda Williams was only 12 years old when her family joined The Peoples Temple. She shares how she was able to escape Jonestown before the infamous massacre, and how her survival shaped the rest of her life. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: truecrimepodcast@fox.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4wkj3pukIN THIS EPISODE: We'll look not only at the horrible events of the Jonestown massacre itself, but what life was like for those in The Peoples Temple cult before the mass suicide took place. Plus, we'll look through the eyes of first responders who came upon the grizzly scene immediately after, and how they dealt with the horrors they stepped into.SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“Jonestown: Modern History's Largest Mass Suicide” by Kellen Perry for AllThat'sInteresting.com: https://tinyurl.com/y3ccb3q5 (Includes links to videos with audio files used in this episode.)“Life in the People's Temple” by Beth Elias for Ranker.com: https://tinyurl.com/yygj5gey“The Shock Felt By Jonestown First Responders” by Andy Kopsa for Time.com: https://tinyurl.com/y55coj9uWeird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: September 14, 2020CUSTOM LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/Jonestown