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Join us this week as we delve into the complex world of religious devotion and betrayal. We explore the controversial figure of Gwen Shamblin Lara and her Remnant Fellowship Church, examining the dynamics of control, faith, and influence within the organization. Additionally, we dive into the captivating second season of Traitors, a thrilling series filled with espionage, intrigue, and moral dilemmas. Tune in as we unpack the parallels and contrasts between these two seemingly disparate subjects, revealing surprising insights into human nature and the quest for truth.
Join us this week as we delve into the complex world of religious devotion and betrayal. We explore the controversial figure of Gwen Shamblin Lara and her Remnant Fellowship Church, examining the dynamics of control, faith, and influence within the organization. Additionally, we dive into the captivating second season of Traitors, a thrilling series filled with espionage, intrigue, and moral dilemmas. Tune in as we unpack the parallels and contrasts between these two seemingly disparate subjects, revealing surprising insights into human nature and the quest for truth.
Did you ever think that overeating, specifically, could send your soul to Hell? Or that not losing enough weight, fast enough, could jeopardize your salvation? These are just some of the many terrible (and bizarre) messages that very skinny self-proclaimed "prophetess" Gwen Shamblin Lara preached before she died in a plane crash in 2021. Sadly, the cultish church she built, lives on. And this week, we explore (and mock) its weirdly weight-centric teachings.Watch the Suck on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-3dKEiruxB4Merch and more: www.badmagicproductions.com Timesuck Discord! https://discord.gg/tqzH89vWant to join the Cult of the Curious Private Facebook Group? Go directly to Facebook and search for "Cult of the Curious" to locate whatever happens to be our most current page :)For all merch-related questions/problems: store@badmagicproductions.com (copy and paste)Please rate and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and elsewhere and follow the suck on social media!! @timesuckpodcast on IG and http://www.facebook.com/timesuckpodcastWanna become a Space Lizard? Click here: https://www.patreon.com/timesuckpodcast.Sign up through Patreon, and for $5 a month, you get access to the entire Secret Suck catalog (295 episodes) PLUS the entire catalog of Timesuck, AD FREE. You'll also get 20% off of all regular Timesuck merch PLUS access to exclusive Space Lizard merch. And you get the download link for my secret standup album, Feel the Heat.
This week on Eavesdroppin' comedy podcast, hosts Geordie & Michelle look at two cults started by women… When Eavesdropper Linda wrote in telling us about how her father had changed his will to leave the lion's share of his money and property to the Brahma Kumaris in the last days of his life, Geordie got to work to investigate the organisation. Spiritual fellowship to help people find a better way of living – or a doomsday cult that preys on the vulnerable and encourages them to leave their money and property to the group, you decide… Listen to find out more!Michelle follows with the story of Gwen Shamblin Lara and her weight-loss cult, The Weigh Down Workshop. Believing that fat on your body is a manifestation of sin, Gwen combined weight loss with religion and built up a following that eventually led to starting her own church. But it didn't stop there… Listen now to find out what happened to Gwen and the Remnant Fellowship and how her teachings led to the tragic death of an innocent child.So pop on your headphones, grab a brown lemonade and join Geordie & Michelle for this week's episode, plus telly recs, a chat about Roxette and more, only on Eavesdroppin' podcast. And remember, wherever you are, whatever you do, just keep Eavesdroppin'!*Disclaimer: We don't claim to have any factual info about anything ever and our opinions are just opinions not fact, sooorrrryyy! Don't sue us!Please rate, review, share and subscribe in all the usual places – we love it when you do!Support us on Patreon
This week we finish our sad and grief stricken tale of the Remnant Fellowship. We go over more interpersonal failings within the church and its members and how in this case Religion is just a smokescreen to control those around you. As with all cults these tactics are dangerous so stay alert out there friends. Stay safe and enjoy some holiday cheer. Thanks for listening and remember to like, rate, review, and email us at: cultscryptidsconspiracies@gmail.com or tweet us at @C3Podcast. Also check out our Patreon: www.patreon.com/cultscryptidsconspiracies. Thank you to T.J. Shirley for our theme.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/4145155/advertisement
This week we start a two parter about The Weigh Down Diet and the Remnant Fellowship. For Gwen Shamblin things looked real bad and without guidnace she chartered down a dark and abusive path. Remember your health is not tied to your weight no matter what some cultists may tell you. And your weight certainly has nothing to do with god. Be safe out there and look forward to part two next week. Also happy holidays!Thanks for listening and remember to like, rate, review, and email us at: cultscryptidsconspiracies@gmail.com or tweet us at @C3Podcast. Also check out our Patreon: www.patreon.com/cultscryptidsconspiracies. Thank you to T.J. Shirley for our theme.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/4145155/advertisement
Hey Spooksters! This week we will be wrapping up our recap on The Way Down. Today is the first of 2 episodes that were filmed post-plane crash. This jaw-dropping docuseries examines the rise of the controversial Remnant Fellowship, a weight-loss based Christian church, and its charismatic late founder, Gwen Shamblin Lara. Check out the following link for our socials, visit our Patreon, & more https://linktr.ee/3spookedgirls Have a personal true crime story or paranormal encounter you'd like to share with us? Send us an email over to 3spookedgirls@gmail.com Thank you to Sarah Hester Ross for our intro music! Thank you to Edward October for our content warning!
Hey Spooksters! Join us as we continue our recap of The Way Down with episode 3. This jaw-dropping docuseries examines the rise of the controversial Remnant Fellowship, a weight-loss based Christian church, and its charismatic late founder, Gwen Shamblin Lara. Check out the following link for our socials, visit our Patreon, & more https://linktr.ee/3spookedgirls Have a personal true crime story or paranormal encounter you'd like to share with us? Send us an email over to 3spookedgirls@gmail.com Thank you to Sarah Hester Ross for our intro music! Thank you to Edward October for our content warning!
Hey Spooksters! Join us as we continue our recap of The Way Down with episode 2. This jaw-dropping docuseries examines the rise of the controversial Remnant Fellowship, a weight-loss based Christian church, and its charismatic late founder, Gwen Shamblin Lara. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/spookedgirls and get on your way to being your best self. Check out the following link for our socials, visit our Patreon, & more https://linktr.ee/3spookedgirls Have a personal true crime story or paranormal encounter you'd like to share with us? Send us an email over to 3spookedgirls@gmail.com Thank you to Sarah Hester Ross for our intro music! Thank you to Edward October for our content warning!
Hey Spooksters! Docuseries recaps are back! Today we will be recapping episode 1 of The Way Down: God, Greed, and the Cult of Gwen Shamblin. This jaw-dropping docuseries examines the rise of the controversial Remnant Fellowship, a weight-loss based Christian church, and its charismatic late founder, Gwen Shamblin Lara. Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get $5 off your Starter Pack (that's over 40% off) with promo code SPOOKEDGIRLS at lumedeodorant.com! #lumepod Check out the following link for our socials, visit our Patreon, & more https://linktr.ee/3spookedgirls Have a personal true crime story or paranormal encounter you'd like to share with us? Send us an email over to 3spookedgirls@gmail.com Thank you to Sarah Hester Ross for our intro music! Thank you to Edward October for our content warning!
Subscribe today for access to our full catalog of bonus episodes, including 2+ new episodes every month! www.patreon.com/boysbiblestudy It's been about two years since the bizarre death of Gwen Shamblin Lara and her husband Joe Lara in a private plane crash in June 2021, but media coverage of the two charismatic Christians is only just now coming to a climax with the release of dueling films profiling the pair. HBO has a new documentary, but we focus on Lifetime's GWEN SHAMBLIN: STARVING FOR SALVATION, which stars Jennifer Grey (DIRTY DANCING, FERRIS BUELER'S DAY OFF) in the lead role as Gwen, covering her life's journey from housewife to cult leader. We at Boys' Bible Study previously covered Gwen ourselves back in 2021, learning about her extensive and specific theories on how you can replace gluttonous urges with prayer. Her most famous theory is that one must wait for “The Growl”, a stomach growl which sometimes requires fasting as long as 36 hours at a time to truly experience. STARVING FOR SALVATION doesn't get too deeply into the content of Gwen's teachings, but the film is impressively researched and entertaining as it recreates the harrowing atmosphere of a southern belle cult leader who exerts total control over the dogma (and diets) of her congregation. Watch as Gwen and Joe go shopping for a private plane to add to their tacky, opulent estate — the same plane that would later come crashing down in a Tennessee lake, bringing an abrupt end to Gwen's reign over Remnant Fellowship. The Church lives on, and has even issued a harsh press statement denouncing Lifetime's biopic, but they should be grateful! GWEN SHAMBLIN: STARVING FOR SALVATION is not a flattering portrait, but we think Gwen would enjoy seeing her legacy live on in such an entertaining and, dare we say, “iconic” way. View our full episode list and subscribe to any of our public feeds: http://boysbiblestudy.com Unlock 2+ bonus episodes per month: http://patreon.com/boysbiblestudy Subscribe to our Twitch for monthly streams: http://twitch.tv/boysbiblestudy Follow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/boysbiblestudy Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/boysbiblestudy
This week, Ash proves that the 'ol saying "the higher the hair, the closer to God" might not be so true.Gwen Shamblin, subject of HBO's The Way Down, was a tiny woman with huge hair full of secrets. She started as a weight loss guru with her Christian diet program, The Weigh Down Workshop and skyrocketed to success with her book The Weigh Down Diet. Both focus on "praying the pounds away”! As Gwen gained more power and her hair grew taller, she started to get that God complex thing going on, and of course, stuff gets abusive and MAGA weird (easter egg!).-Join us for as little as $5 a month on Patreon!-We'd love to see you in our Discord, come hang out. Seriously, it's a blast, get in there!!-Follow us on Instagram and Twitter!-We have awesome new merch, go take a look!-Research assistance by Toni Wormold.-Audio editing by Gaytrice Perdue.-Sources:The Way Down DocuseriesReality Life with Kate Casey Podcast: Episodes: 396 & 498Dirty Money Moves: Women in White Collar Crimes Podcast ; Gwen Shamblin Lara MIni Series Episodes 1-5https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gwen_Shamblin_Larahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Churches_of_Christhttps://www.newschannel5.com/news/newschannel-5-investigates/gwen-shamblins-will-potentially-worth-millions-leaves-nothing-to-her-remnant-fellowship-churchhttps://www.cbs58.com/news/christian-diet-guru-and-tarzan-actor-are-among-7-presumed-dead-in-plane-crash-near-nashvillehttps://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/29/us/plane-crash-tennessee.htmlhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Larahttps://gossipnextdoor.com/joe-lara-daughter-age-custody-name-is-she-still-alive/https://www.sportskeeda.com/pop-culture/the-way-down-episode-5-review-the-matter-freedom-explored-ex-members-gwen-shamblin-s-remnant-fellowshiphttps://www.esquire.com/entertainment/tv/a37804047/the-way-down-gwen-shamblin-death-part-two-hbo-max/https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2021/sep/29/gwen-shamblin-docuseries-the-way-down-https://www.baptistpress.com/resource-library/sbc-life-articles/the-weigh-down-heresy/https://finance.yahoo.com/news/did-gwen-shamblin-hbos-way-160400402.htmlhttps://www.bustle.com/entertainment/joseph-sonya-smith-still-in-prison-nowhttps://www.newsweek.com/joe-lara-gwen-shamblin-husband-plane-crash-remnant-church-way-down-1702121?amp=1https://hcabarbieri.it/2021/10/04/diet-guru-gwen-shamblins-rise-to-power-as-told-by-the-way-down/?fbclid=IwAR2YmGYdVIjJF3ipPx8uS2IKmeHyUobHOwIr3Hc0wyboXHZUTwEiRkotZvcHbo.com/documentaries/the-way-downThe Millionaire Preacher With A Weight Loss Cult | Gwen Shamblin Documentaryhttps://www.thebeyondzionfoundation.com/abouthttps://churchleaders.com/news/423114-gwen-shamblin-lara-docuseries-warning.html/3*****National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255TEXT: HOME to 741741DIAL: 988This 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
Black leading ladies of Lifetime come first, ‘periodt.' But Megan and Naomi could not pass up the opportunity to gossip about an outlandish mega-church leader! This week we take a quick break from our Black History Month celebration to cover “Gwen Shamblin: Starving for Salvation.” The irresistible Gwen Shamblin rose to power as head of the Southern megachurch Remnant Fellowship and Weigh Down Workshop. As the church grew, so did her grip as its iron-fisted leader, hoarding money, power, and influence. Despite a carefully curated image - including hair teased to record heights, the church is scrutinized for its controversial practices. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Gwen Shamblin is a petite southern belle with a pompadour, a Christian diet program, and a crush on Jesus. She calls herself a prophet and from her pulpit in Tennessee, she preaches militant obedience… with dire consequences. Special thanks to Helen Byrd, a former member of Remnant Fellowship church, for speaking with us for this episode. You can watch the Lifetime original movie Gwen Shamblin: Starving for Salvation on February 4th at 8/7c or stream it on mylifetime.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode, the Woman Beings sit down with Megan Cox, a cult survivor and former member of Remnant Fellowship. Megan first shared her story on the HBO Max docuseries, The Way Down: God, Greed, and the Cult of Gwen Shamblin, and decided to start The Beyond Zion Foundation, a cult recovery organization that provides support for ex-cult members and their loved ones. She shares her personal story of manipulation, control, and abuse within the cult, and how she was able to reclaim her autonomy and find healing. Find Megan The Beyond Zion Foundation: https://www.thebeyondzionfoundation.com/ Resources: Janja Lalich: https://janjalalich.com/ International Cultic Studies Association: https://www.icsahome.com/ Ashlen Hilliard: https://www.instagram.com/peopleleavecults/ Generation Cult Podcast: https://generationcult.com/ If you want to help support our content, feel free to shop these affiliate links from brands we love! Girlfriend Collective: https://girlfriendcollective.pxf.io/jWdG4Z --- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womanbeingpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@womanbeingpodcast Website: https://www.womanbeingcommunity.com/
Lisa Talks all the major cults including Gwen Shamblin's cult, Remnant Fellowship, and a dive into Scientology, and FLDS with Rick Alan Ross, the foremost authority on cults in the U.S. BOOK: Cults Inside Out How People Get In and Can Get Out https://amzn.to/3ixtGGO WEBSITE: www.culteducation.com Other podcast appearances: https://www.podchaser.com/creators/rick-alan-ross-107a4Yqd0T/appearances EPISODE SPONSOR: https://compoundingatcornerstone.com/ Use code LISA for 20% off all supplements and hormone tests EPISODE SPONSOR: https://www.akelscarpetone.com/ EPISODE SPONSOR: https://www.jesschicken.com/ LISA'S LINKS: Website: lisafischersaid.com For more information on group intermittent fasting coaching with Lisa, email fasting@lisafischersaid.com For more information on one-on-one or group health coaching with Lisa, email healthcoaching@lisafischersaid.com Podcast produced by clantoncreative.com
When Megan was young, her mom introduced her to Gwen Shamblin and her Weigh Down Workshop diet seminar. Gwen taught that God wanted them to be thin and helped Megan and her mom lose weight by cutting their food intake. Megan's life became steadily more controlled as Gwen, who also started the Remnant Fellowship, demanded absolute obedience to herself and the group. Megan stayed under the control of her mother, the diet workshop, Gwen and the Remnant Fellowship until she was a young adult. Now a mother herself, she soon realized that the control also extended to her baby, and she left -- under much distress. In this episode, Megan discusses her life and how she regained her own autonomy. Join us as we also chat with Megan about weight loss as one of the many ways destructive groups can assert control over their members.
Keto. Intermittent Fasting. Paleo. Juice Fasts. They all claim to be the best for weight loss, but is this true? There is an overwhelming amount of information out there trying to convince you to lose weight. While there are a myriad of ways to lose weight, losing weight too quickly or in super restrictive ways won't work in the long term. In this episode, Illa and TMN Coach Courtney discuss a number of things that the dieting industry gets wrong about long term weight loss. They also discuss a recent Variety article about disordered eating tied to Gwen Shamblin Lara of the Weigh Down Workshop, where Shamblin Lara equated weight gain with sin in her Christian-based Remnant Fellowship. Check out our 3-month Lifestyle Reset Program! If you're serious about reaching your weight loss goals this year in a sustainable way, book your discovery call today! - https://themillennialnutritionist.com/contact Links mentioned: https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/the-way-down-pastor-elizabeth-hannah-hbo-max-1235348062/ 3 ways the diet industry gets weight loss incorrect include: Claiming there is one way to lose weight. When people preach that there is just one way, they are often trying to sell you something. Different methods work for different people, the key is finding a way that will work for you in the long term. Losing a large amount of weight quickly may seem like a win but it's actually a loss. When you severely restrict your calories, you lose weight quickly but your body becomes malnourished. This puts your body at a higher risk of developing diseases since you don't have the nutrition to protect yourself. Don't take things to the extreme. More is not always the answer. A little protein is good, but don't go overboard and eat a ton of protein. Walking 10,000 steps a day is good, but don't go overboard and do 30,000 steps. Incorporate habits that are sustainable in the long term. Hi! I'm Illa (MS, RDN) and I am a Registered Dietitian who provides weight loss coaching for millennials. There are so many health companies and fad diets out there that want to convince you to buy their products, but I'm here to show you that you don't need any products to lose weight! It just takes a little behavior change and food tracking. The Millennial Nutritionist is a private practice dedicated to helping people lose weight and build better health habits to support their busy lifestyles. We offer a 3-month Lifestyle Reset Program and a monthly Millennial Living Membership to support you with your goals! Learn more about our programs at https://themillennialnutritionist.com/services. Connect with us!: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.millennial.nutritionist/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@millennialnutritionist Website: https://themillennialnutritionist.com/
What began as a normal private plane flight with Gwen, Joe and their inner circle of friends turned out to be a short-lived devastating end. With Gwen Shamblin Lara out of the picture, who will take over the reins of Remnant Fellowship? Follow us @DirtyMoneyMoves on Instagram, TikTok and Twitter. If you enjoy Dirty Money Moves, please leave us a positive rating and review wherever you listen to podcasts. Dirty Money Moves is a collaboration between MURDERISH and Cloud10 Media. Executive producers are Jami Rice and Sim Sarna. Research and writing by Devin Ruskin. Emily Crain did the audio mixing and editing for this episode. Josh Cooke composed the music and Brian Stefanik created the podcast cover art. If you're into true crime podcasts, check out Jami's podcast MURDERISH. Visit murderish.com and send us a message if you have information to share regarding our Season 1 case, involving Mary Carole McDonnell, or if you would like to suggest a case for us to cover on the podcast. We're interested in investigating cases involving women who have committed white collar crimes/scams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
At Remnant Fellowship, Gwen Shamblin Lara taught members to be completely obedient to their husbands and church leaders, and that their children should also be completely obedient to them. It's the last point that ultimately led to the death of Remnant Fellowship member, 8-year-old Josef Smith. Sponsors: Green Chef- That's GreenChef.com/dirtymoney135 and use code dirtymoney135 to get $135 off across five boxes – With your first box shipped free! Follow us @DirtyMoneyMoves on Instagram, TikTok and Twitter. If you enjoy Dirty Money Moves, please leave us a positive rating and review wherever you listen to podcasts. Dirty Money Moves is a collaboration between MURDERISH and Cloud10 Media. Executive producers are Jami Rice and Sim Sarna. Research and writing by Devin Ruskin. Emily Crain did the audio mixing and editing for this episode. Josh Cooke composed the music and Brian Stefanik created the podcast cover art. If you're into true crime podcasts, check out Jami's podcast MURDERISH. Visit murderish.com and send us a message if you have information to share regarding our Season 1 case, involving Mary Carole McDonnell, or if you would like to suggest a case for us to cover on the podcast. We're interested in investigating cases involving women who have committed white collar crimes/scams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We are kicking off year 2 with a suckerpunch! What started as an amusing case of ever-rising hair took a turn for the dark side as we explored Gwen Shamblin, her Weigh Down program, and the Remnant Fellowship. TW: SA, ED, Child Abuse, Cults
Our second mini series covers dietician turned cult leader, Gwen Shamblin Lara, the woman who started the “Weigh Down Diet” and then created a hypnotic following at her self-made church, Remnant Fellowship. Remnant Fellowship faced accusations of being a cult that promoted child abuse and praying one's way to being thin. But there is so much more to this bizarre story than just what meets the eye. Follow us @DirtyMoneyMoves on Instagram, TikTok and Twitter. If you enjoy Dirty Money Moves, please leave us a positive rating and review wherever you listen to podcasts. Dirty Money Moves is a collaboration between MURDERISH and Cloud10 Media. Executive producers are Jami Rice and Sim Sarna. Research and writing by Devin Ruskin. Emily Crain did the audio mixing and editing for this episode. Josh Cooke composed the music and Brian Stefanik created the podcast cover art. If you're into true crime podcasts, check out Jami's podcast MURDERISH. Visit murderish.com and send us a message if you have information to share regarding our Season 1 case, involving Mary Carole McDonnell, or if you would like to suggest a case for us to cover on the podcast. We're interested in investigating cases involving women who have committed white collar crimes/scams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As promised, the Woman Beings return to review HBO Max Docuseries, "The Way Down," Part 2, about cult-leader Gwen Shamblin and her Christian weight loss program. Part 1 of the series ended with a shocking and unexpected cliffhanger. Gwen Shamblin, joined by her husband and several other family members and prominent church leaders, died in a tragic plane crash. The Woman Beings sit down to discuss the aftermath, and what it will mean for Remnant Fellowship and its members. Watch The Way Down: https://bit.ly/3HzFbpi If you want to help support our content, feel free to shop these affiliate links from brands we love! Girlfriend Collective: https://girlfriendcollective.pxf.io/jWdG4Z --- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womanbeingpodcast/ Website: https://www.womanbeingcommunity.com/
In this episode, Jennie Winter, one of my private coaching clients, speaks candidly about her 10 year experience in what many call a weight-loss cult. HBO Max made a docuseries about the group in 2021 called, The Way Down: God, Greed and the Cult of Gwen Shamblin. The Weigh Down was founded in the controversial Remnant Fellowship, a weight-loss based Christian church in Tennessee. In this interview, you will hear Jennie talk about her experience of being terrified to eat ANYTHING for fear of going to hell. Yes, you heard that right: for fear of going to hell, and also for fear of losing her husband AND her children if she didn't get thin. She explains why in the interview. She talks about how she was encouraged to starve herself until she did lose all the weight they thought she should lose. In addition, Jennie share how she finally broke away from the movement after 10 years, learned about The Law of Attraction, found me and other resources, and the new journey she's on which includes loving her body, celebrating her food and yes, releasing pounds without stress, anxiety and shame. I hope you enjoyed my interview with Jennie Winter.Connect with her here:https://jenniewinter.podia.com/https://www.facebook.com/jennie.bainwinterInstagram @iamjenniewinterAlso, I want to let you know that I've got wonderful guests lined up for you in the coming months with people who have used the Law of Attraction to learn how to love their bodies and their food, as well as attract more health and happiness into their lives.August is the month of “The Karens!” I've got two Karen's lined up next. One is my good friend Karen Money Williams, Law of Attraction author and founder of the Facebook group Abraham Fun and the other is Karen Lorre, author of Chronic Pleasure: Use the Law of Attraction to Transform Fatigue and Pain into Vibrant Energy.ConnectMake sure to join us in the Delicious Alignment Facebook Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/deliciousalignmentPrivate Coaching with Rhonda Ryderhttps://deliciousalignment.com/coaching/Love Your Body / Love Your Life Online Coursehttps://deliciousalignment.com/online-course/Rhonda Ryder/Delicious Alignment Websites: https://deliciousalignment.com/podcast/Instagram: @deliciousalignmentHelp me spread the word by telling your friends about this podcast. Share about it on your Instagram, post about it on your Facebook or text the link, https://deliciousalignment.com/podcast/ to a friend who might be a match to our message. I've got some wonderful guests coming up so make sure to subscribe on Apple Podcast or follow us on Spotify. If you do share this podcast episode on Instagram, please tag me @deliciousalignment so I can say hi!Thank you again for listening. I appreciate you so much and love hearing how this podcast is making a difference in your life.XOXORhonda
New Guest Expert! On this week's Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with the producer of the HBOMax docuseries The Way Down, Gina Scarlata. Gina details the somewhat elusive hierarchy of the Fellowships leadership, describes her experience working with former members of the church, and lends her insight into what might be the future of the Remnant Fellowship. Afterward, producer Clayton Early stops by to revisit the verdict with Rebecca. Did they get it right? Say a little prayer and find out!We have merch!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at thealarmistpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistThe Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Who's to blame for the Gwen Shamblin Lara Diet Cult?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) speaks with the Emmy and Latin Grammy Award winning writer and performer Alisha Gaddis about the notorious Gwen Shamblin and who's to blame for her diet turned cult. They're joined by Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith. Who knew God and food were so intertwined? Why are we so devout about our fatphobia? And what's the Remnant Fellowship and why was it formed? Tune in to hear all about this fascinating American tale. We have merch!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at thealarmistpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistThe Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Natasha Pavlovich from The Way Down, a documentary miniseries which follows Gwen Shamblin Lara, the founder of a diet program Weigh Down Workshop, and The Remnant Fellowship, a new Christian group led by Shamblin Lara. After rising to fame with her Weigh Down Workshop, a Christian-based diet program that preached slenderness as next to godliness, Gwen Shamblin Lara founded the Tennessee-based church. Despite a carefully curated image, Lara and the church soon fielded accusations of emotional, psychological, and physical abuse, and exploitation for their alleged cult-like practices. The concluding two episodes of this documentary series examine the mysterious accident that claims the lives of Gwen and some of her inner circle. New voices come forward for the first time. Natasha Pavlovich was one person Shamblin could not control. She is the mother of a daughter she shared with Joe Lara. She discusses her experience with Gwen and Joe, and the aftermath of their deaths. Reality Life with Kate CaseyPatreon: http://www.patreon.com/katecaseyCameo: https://cameo.com/katecaseyTwitter: https://twitter.com/katecaseyInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/katecaseycaTik Tok: http://www.tiktok.com/itskatecaseyClubhouse: @katecasey Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/113157919338245Amazon.com: www.amazon.com/shop/katecaseySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Gwen Shamblin nousi 90-luvulla suureen suosioon, kun hänen kristillinen dieettiohjelmansa, Weight Down Workshop alkoi trendata erityisesti yhdysvaltalaisissa kirkoissa. Dieettigurun titteli ei kuitenkaan Gwenille riittänyt, vaan hän halusi enemmän - luonnollisena askeleena oli tottakai oman kirkon perustaminen. Gwenin kirkkoa, Remnant Fellowship Churchia on kuitenkin epäilty laajasti kultiksi, joka oli vain naamioitu paastovinkkien ja Gwen Shamblinin karisman taakse.
This week Marc and Cassie finish up their coverage of The Remnant Fellowship Church and discuss the subjugation of women within the church and the plane crash which took the lives of some of the church's most prominent members. Although the atrocities of the church are horrific, we do get some comedic relief in the form of Favorite Follower Helen's much appreciated sass. Ask questions or submit case suggestions here. Source Materials: The Way Down: God, Greed, and the cult of Gwen Shamblin Gwen Shamblin's will, potentially worth millions, leaves nothing to her Remnant Fellowship church What To Know About The Religious Diet Cult At The Center Of HBO's The Way Down
Join Cassie and Marc as they continue their coverage of The Remnant Fellowship Church. This week, the pair discusses Gwen Shamblin's second husband and his intense custody battle with his former girlfriend, as well as the many cases of child abuse former members claim have occurred at the direction of Gwen Shamblin and church leaders. Submit questions and case suggestions here: Show Links Source Materials: The Way Down: God, Greed, and the cult of Gwen Shamblin Parents convicted of killing son, 8 Was Gwen Shamblin's church responsible for Josef Smith's death? 8-year-old boy's abuse led to 2003 raid Georgia v. Smith
Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, we were unable to record this week. But fear not! We will return next week with part two of our coverage of the Remnant Fellowship. Until then, enjoy this OG throwback to one of our favorite episodes, The Murder of Marcos Matsunaga! Source Materials: Elize Matsunaga: Once Upon a Crime, Netflix www.newsweek.com/elize-matsunaga-…-netflix-1608331 www.newsweek.com/elize-matsunaga-…ga-death-1607620
At last! After premiering three episodes of investigative documentary series The Way Down on HBO Max last year, the exposé of the Remnant Fellowship and its founder, Gwen Shamblin, returns for a two-part update. Has it gained anything in the aftermath of the series' revelations? Did we need another two episodes about the church and the ways in which it preyed on the vulnerable? Probably not! But then, we also didn't really need Netflix's 4-episode Bad Vegan or Hulu's 3-episode Captive Audience (to varying degrees). But Kasey and Mark watched all three series, and they have some Thoughts about this trio of shows retelling real-life bad behavior. Logo: Jessica Balaschak Music: Caveman of Los Angeles by Party Store Music YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUI6fTwkYm8UEv4sLaC9ytw --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/american-scandals/support
In the early 1980s Gwen Shamblin formulated a religious weight loss program called The Weigh Down Workshop. Within five years, her program had taken off and eventually Gwen opened her own church known as The Remnant Fellowship. However, it wasn't long before Gwen developed a belief that she was God's prophet and she quickly began abusing her power. Join Marc and Cassie as they discuss the rise of Remnant and of Gwen's insane bouffant hair. Source Materials The Way Down: God, Greed, and the cult of Gwen Shamblin What Is The Remnant Fellowship, The Church Featured In HBO's 'The Way Down'? Church, diet plan, fatal plane crash: Chrissy Teigen's first docuseries 'thrown upside down' The rise and fall of Gwen Shamblin, who preached "weight-loss" gospel.
Lisa talks to a Aleena Urbas, a former member of the diet cult "The Weigh Down Workshop" and associated church, Remnant Fellowship, outside of Nashville, Tennessee EPISODE SPONSOR: https://www.ralstonfamilyfarms.com/ Ralston Family Farms YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCShnIyKbqdix6APk4bCVpuQ/featured LISA'S LINKS: Website: lisafischersaid.com For more information on group intermittent fasting coaching with Lisa, email fasting@lisafischersaid.com For more information on one-on-one or group health coaching with Lisa, email healthcoaching@lisafischersaid.com If you are interested in starting a career as a health coach, click this link to find out more from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition: https://geti.in/2QWxGmu Podcast produced by clantoncreative.com
If you're familiar with ‘The Way Down', the HBO Docuseries that chronicles the rise and fall of conservative Christian diet guru Gwen Shamblin (Lara), who died in a plane crash in May of 2021, you may remember today's guest: Gina Wilson. As a devoted member of the Remnant Fellowship, the Brentwood Tennessee church founded by the big-haired, charismatic Shamblin, Gina spent over a decade inside the group as a part of the music ministry team and as a poster child of sorts for the church's ‘Weigh Down' diet method and weight loss empire. Gina joins us to talk in-depth about her experience in the church, the collateral damage to her family unit, and how she ultimately escaped Shamblin's clutches. She also shares how her faith has only deepened now that she's free from the Remnant Fellowship, and how she's coming back from years of spiritual abuse. The Way Down Season 2 is now streaming on HBO Max. Support the ALBC Pod:We've made a link where you can support A Little Bit Culty with a one-time, weekly, or monthly contribution. Your support will be repaid in cosmic love and light. To make a contribution, smash this link.Check out our Linktree to sign up for our mailing list. We've got some fun things coming your way soon. It rhymes with “t-shirts.” Okay, it's t-shirts.Hear Ye, Hear Ye:The views and opinions expressed on A Little Bit Culty do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the podcast. Any content provided by our guests, bloggers, sponsors or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, group, club, organization, business individual, anyone or anything. Nobody's mad at you, just don't be a culty fuckwad.Check out our Linktree to sign up for our mailing list. We've got some fun things coming your way soon. It rhymes with T-shirts. Okay, it's t-shirts.–CREDITS: Production Partner: Citizens of Sound Producer: Will RetherfordAssociate Producer: Jess TardyTheme Song: “Cultivated” by Jon Bryant co-written with Nygel Asselin See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In this week's episode of the Nutrient Sister's Podcast, we discuss HBO's docuseries the Way Down God, Greed, and The Cult of Gwen Shamblin. This documentary profiles Gwen Shamblin. Gwen was the creator of the Christian diet program “The Weigh Down Workshop” and the founder of Remnant Fellowship. Join us as we reflect on the documentary and discuss religion, diet, weight, and power. In this Episode We Discuss: Gwen Shamblin's Nutrition Background The Weight Down Program Dangerous side effects of diet program Other religious eating patterns How religion impacts choices and behaviors Former member's experience at Remnant Fellowship The family business of Remnant Fellowship Cults, MLMs, and Social Media Marketing How to find out if someone is selling something to you? Keep up with us @nutrientsisters on social media to stay connected and learn more. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nutrient-sisters/support
One of the pillars of the Remnant Fellowship Church is submission. Submission to God, a wife's submission to her husband, and a child's submission to their parents. If children aren't submissive and obedient and quiet, the Remnant Fellowship recommends corporal punishment. At the church's advice, Sonya and Joseph Smith put their 8-year-old son, Josef, through a series of atrocious punishments. In 2003, Josef finally succumbed to his brutal injuries. Ex-members of the cult suggest that the group's leaders should be held responsible for their negligent advice. Instead the group persists, and continues to perpetuate a toxic cycle of abuse. Writing and research by Angelina Villeseche.Original music and audio production by Louis Levesque.For inquiries: louis14levesque@gmail.comF O L L O W U S ! ! !I N S T A G R A M -- @murdermurdernewsT W I T T E R -- @mmurdernewsF A C E B O O K -- https://www.facebook.com/mmntruecrime/T I K T O K -- @murdermurdernewsY O U T U B E -- MurderMurder NewsJoin our Facebook Group | to chat about true crime, and to join our virtual book club!Join us on the Picnic app | to chat with us about the cases that fascinate you!Use our link to sign up for 25% off Nuna - Our fave app for mental well-being!Check out MurderMurder.news for the latest breaking true crime news!For business inquiries: murdermurdernews@gmail.comSubmit a spooky story: https://murdermurder.news/story-submission-form/---LINKS + SOURCES:https://www.weighdown.com/how-weigh-down-works/weigh-down-approach/http://www.amywelborn.com/weighdown/article.htmlhttps://www.facebook.com/WeighDownDiet/shorturl.at/jwBFYhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gwen_Shamblin_Larahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Larahttps://www.newschannel5.com/news/newschannel-5-investigates/controversy-surrounded-brentwood-church-founder-for-years-gwen-shamblin-lara-among-those-presumed-deadhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georgia_v._Smithhttps://www.newsweek.com/way-down-gwen-shamblin-lara-daughter-hannah-shamblin-ex-husband-david-shamblin-1634581https://www.grunge.com/620584/what-happened-to-the-remnant-fellowship-church-cult-after-gwen-shamblin-laras-death/https://www.newschannel5.com/news/newschannel-5-investigates/gwen-shamblins-will-potentially-worth-millions-leaves-nothing-to-her-remnant-fellowship-churchhttps://www.reddit.com/r/atheism/comments/2kdpyp/this_is_gwen_shamblin_she_is_the_leader_of_a_cult/https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/tv/a37804047/the-way-down-gwen-shamblin-death-part-two-hbo-max/https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2004/april/16.26.htmlhttps://www.deseret.com/2004/7/5/19837937/remnant-leader-blasts-abuse-investigationhttps://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2021/sep/29/gwen-shamblin-docuseries-the-way-down-remnant-fellowshiphttps://www.bustle.com/entertainment/joseph-sonya-smith-still-in-prison-nowSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/murdermurdernews)
This week Sierra takes us down a dark road for her cult story. She tells us about Gwen Shamblin and her journey of losing weight, finding God, and manipulating others into going along with her teachings. Buckle up as we discuss the Remnant Fellowship and its ‘pray yourself thin' mentality. Remember to rate, review, and subscribe, it is the best way to spread the word!You can support us on Patreon and see all of our bonus content at patreon.com/twistedanduncorkedSources for todays episode can be found on our website, twistedanduncorked.comWatch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/sU7z9OODxmMFollow us on all of the socials: Instagram, Facebook and Tiktok = @twistedandcorked and Twitter = @twisted_pod
This week on Gloom & Bloom the girls cover the harrowing tale of a 9/11 survivor Tonya Head and the story of religious (Cult) leader Gwen Shamblin & The Remnant Fellowship church, who has the biggest hair we have ever seen!
The cult leader whose HAIR became a visual of her ego - as her church grew, so did her hair! Gwen Shamblin Lara created the Christian diet plan called, the Weigh Down Workshop, eventually growing (ahem like her hair) into its own religion and church known as Remnant Fellowship. Despite Gwen's unshakeable devotion, everything she built soon came crashing down in unexpected circumstances. Who is more likely to join this cult?? April or Caroline?? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Previously on Deadtime Storiez...... Stephanie told us about the Unification Church (aka The Moonies). But what she was saving for this episode was the completely insane sect that branched off from the Moonies: the World Peace and Unification Sanctuary Church - also known as - the Rod of Iron Ministries. And that is because they not only worship God in their church, but also...the AR-15 assault rifle. This church has bullet crowns, gun blessing ceremonies, and openly encourage you to bring your personal AR-15 to service.....I mean, what could be more 'Merican than that? Sarah follows up this cult-filled episode with the leader of the Remnant Fellowship church: Gwen Shamblin Lara. The woman who personifies "the higher the hair, the closer to God", Gwen started her journey as a dietician creating the "Weigh Down Workshop", a faith-based weightloss program (because that won't turn unhealthy fast...) Check out the recently released HBO Documentary "The Way Down: God, Greed, and the Cult of Gwen Shamblin". Both of these cult leaders are quite the personalities, both in what they preach and in their outward appearance. We'll be posting pictures of both on all out social media accounts. *We know that the USA is the "land of the free", and was built on the freedom of religion. BUT, that doesn't mean that all religions are good, or healthy, and some are straight up cults - which is why we talk about them here. We also know that the USA is the land of free speech, so if you have any issues with the topics or opinions raised in this episode please send us an email and we'll be happy to address your concerns*
Jen covers the Remnant Fellowship and Vanessa covers Darrell "the gator" Ferguson. Featured cocktail this epsiode is called The Grinch! Jenns Source: HBO's documentary "The Weigh Down" Vanessa's Sources: Murderpedia, http://www.clarkprosecutor.org/html/death/US/ferguson1038.htm https://caselaw.findlaw.com/oh-supreme-court/1103752.html --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Kimbra West and Kellie Nicholson share their thoughts on the self-help industry. Kellie mentions that James Jani confirmed her thoughts when he did a great video about fake gurus. Kellie talks about her experience as a life coach and her course, Find Your Excellence. She explains her opinion on how a lot of the self-help industry is a sham. Kellie also talks about when she dated Joe Lara, who married religious fake Gwen Shamblin, founder of the Remnant Fellowship, which preached how to diet your way to God. Sadly, Joe Lara and Gwen Shamblim recently died in a plane crash. ~ Get to know Kimbra Westervelt and learn more about her career at https://www.kimbrawestervelt.com. ~ Find out more about Kellie Nicholson, her courses and her marketing business at https://www.kellienicholson.com, https://barprofessional.com and https://www.worldwidewebwizards.com. ~ Buy cool t-shirts at https://shop.spreadshirt.com/kellie-and-kimbra-in-the-moment/all. Support this channel via PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=J75Q2JLEC69QS Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kellieandkimbra Twitter: @kellieandkimbra Instagram: @kellieandkimbrainthemoment Audio Podcasts Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0VARO5bTL0BFAsL0PVcwQg Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yYjYzZGU3NC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Anchor: https://anchor.fm/kellie-and-kimbra RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/kellie-and-kimbra-in-the-moment-WkbwVY Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/zcbr74eq Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/kellie-and-kimbra-in-the-moment --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kellie-and-kimbra/support
Join us as we continue our conversation with Edward Wilson who spent a large amount of his younger life growing up in "The Remnant Fellowship" founded by the late Gwen Shamblin. In part 2 we take deeper look into Gwen Shamblin's teachings & talk about what the HBO series "The Way Down" got right but ultimately fell short of giving real tangible answers on how to deal with the collateral damage of destructive cults like the Remnant Fellowship. This episode is brought to you by Forged Beard Co. https://forgedbeardco.com/cultish & Mission First Coffee https://missionfirstcoffee.com/cultish
Chris and Greg reminisce about their days on college radio. FEATURING: The day In 2008 when some student DJ wearing flip-flops and khaki shorts played the Aerosmith song “Pink.” ALSO: Joe Lara, Remnant Fellowship, and a deranged 1972 malt liquor promotional film.Malt liquor ad:https://youtu.be/Y_hOoDRtNrs
Latest episode is up! Join us in our latest series as we talk with Edward Wilson who spent a large amount of his younger life growing up in "The Remnant Fellowship" founded by the late Gwen Shamblin. Who exactly was Gwen Shamblin and what did she really believe and teach? How exactly did Gwen go from selling weight loss books & hosting seminars to becoming a notorious cult leader teaching that the Remnant Fellowship was God's one and only true church on the face of the earth? Tune in to the 1st part of our series to find out This episode is brought to you by Mission First Coffee https://missionfirstcoffee.com/cultish & Forged Beard Co. https://forgedbeardco.com/cultish
CW: child abuse, disordered eating, dieting, food, abusive relationships, cults This week, we discuss part 1 of HBO's investigation of the Remnant Fellowship weight loss cult, "The Way Down!" We cover a lot of stuff that isn't very funny, but do have a good talk about the horrific society (allegedly) cultivated by Gwen Shamblin's Tennessee church. Follow the show on Twitter: @TheBibleBoys Follow our other projects!: Two Days Younger Mortified! The Friendship Quest You can find us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/MykalsDiamonds https://twitter.com/GreeneHistory https://twitter.com/aaronsxl
The Woman Beings review and discuss "The Way Down," an HBO Max docuseries focused on cult leader Gwen Shamblin and the Christian weight loss program that brought her to prominence. The three-part docuseries covers Shamblin's rise in career that led her to start Remnant Fellowship, a controversial church in Brentwood, Tennessee. The church and its tight-knit community are known for their weight-loss workshops, peppy attitudes, and elaborate events, but the series reveals a dark underbelly of abuse and exploitation. Donate a menstrual cup for a woman in need: https://rubycup.com/products/ruby-cup-donation#buy?rfsn=6233984.41f8814&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=6233984.41f8814 Watch The Way Down: https://bit.ly/3HzFbpi --- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womanbeingpodcast/ Website: https://www.womanbeingcommunity.com/
In this episode Kat discusses Gwen Shamblin and the Remnant Fellowship. You know Kat loves a good cult story! She does a deep dive into the beginnings, the rules of the Fellowship and where they are currently. Join us as we explore the dark side of humanity! References:https://youtu.be/wiQSsrQCG6chttps://www.hbomax.com/series/urn:hbo:series:GYS_1DQ3ANK29TgEAAAAghttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gwen_Shamblin_Larahttps://www.remnantfellowship.org/official-response-from-gwen-shamblin-church-to-hbo-documentary/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Larahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_diet_programshttps://www.newschannel5.com/news/newschannel-5-investigates/controversy-surrounded-brentwood-church-founder-for-years-gwen-shamblin-lara-among-those-presumed-deadhttps://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2021/sep/29/gwen-shamblin-docuseries-the-way-down-remnant-fellowshiphttps://culteducation.com/group/1224-weigh-down/21829-newschannel-5-investigates-weigh-down-workshop.htmlhttps://www.newschannel5.com/news/newschannel-5-investigates/gwen-shamblins-will-potentially-worth-millions-leaves-nothing-to-her-remnant-fellowship-churchhttps://www.esquire.com/entertainment/tv/a37804047/the-way-down-gwen-shamblin-death-part-two-hbo-max/https://www.distractify.com/p/remnant-fellowship-church-todayhttps://www.remnantfellowship.org/our-history/https://www.bustle.com/entertainment/where-is-natasha-pavlovich-now-joe-lara-ex-daughter
Prophetic News-Gwen Shamblin Lara-Weigh down, the cult and the plane crash
Prophetic News-Gwen Shamblin Lara-Weigh down, the cult and the plane crash
Prophetic News-Gwen Shamblin Lara-Weigh down, the cult and the plane crash
A little talk about CW's Riverdale... Celeb sightings... Young Hollywood...Dana's experience with Will Farrell...Leah McSweeney on Millionaire Matchmaker... Dana answers a Patreon member's request about what happened between Patti Stanger and Bravo... Patti's time on WeTV... What regrets does she have? What did Patti tell Vicki Gunvalson?Season 2 of Ultimate Girls Trip on Peacock... The tactics Bravo uses to control the viewers feelings on its characters...Vicki and Steve Lodge's relationship... When did they break up? Why did they break up?Will Patti Stanger make it onto Real Housewives of Beverly Hills? What is Patti's most recent business venture?Celebrity's "spiritual" businesses... Spencer Pratt and Heidi... Dana's friendship with the doctor that did all of Heidi's surgeries...Kim Zolciak-Biermann's spiritual academy...How to start a cult... The Remnant Fellowship and NXIVM... Patti Stanger's feelings about BravoCon...Dana covers another Patreon request... Food as a theme on Real Housewives... Andy Choen's involvement... Andy Cohen and his favorite housewives... Alec Baldwin's 'Rust' accident and the conspiracy theories...Britney Spears update! New filings, Jamie and Lynn Spears, Jason Alexander, Lou M. Taylor and more…Sam Asgari in Randall Emmett's new movie...Who does Britney blame for the conservatorship?Do a search in the Patreon by #freebritney #britneyspears! You can find bonus audios and podcast episodes related to Britney Spears, her boyfriends, her management and her family.Follow Dana: @Wilkey_DanaFollow Casey: @CaseyHanley$25,000 Song - Apple Music$25,000 Song - SpotifyTo support the show and listen to full episodes, become a member on PatreonTo learn more about sponsorships, email DDDWpodcast@gmail.comDana's YouTube ChannelSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=47889672)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=47889672)
It's that time again! You may have heard about Tennessee's favorite large haired diet guru in the news lately, and we're here to tell ya the full story! Gwen Shamblin leaves behind one heck of a strange legacy, is she a cult leader? A grifter? A prophet? Or just a crazy lady? We'll let you be the judge! Plus you can hear us talk a lot about televangelists, local church TV, and weird childhood church stories.
This week is part two of Megan's incredible story of her experience with The Weigh Down and Remnant Fellowship. Listen in as she continues her story of how she got involved, what she experienced and why she left.
What a Creep: Gwen Shamblin Lara Season 13, Episode 4 The Founder of Remnant Fellowship Church “HBOMax The Way Down” Gwen Henley Shamblin Lara was the founder of a popular Christina diet program called “The Weigh Down” whose followers were instructed to use God as their guide to lose weight and overcome eating issues. This led her to start her own ministry called the Remnant Fellowship which along with her best-selling books and popular online programs and festivals made her a wealthy woman. For years, she dodged rumors that she ran a cult and took advantage of her followers. On May 29, 2021, she died in a plane crash along with her second husband for Tarzan in Manhattan actor Joe Lara, her son-in-law Brandon Hannah, and several members of her church on their way to a MAGA rally. HBO Max produced three episodes for a series called The Way Down (two more are due next year) which exposed many of the more unsavory aspects of her life. Today we talk about the mysterious leader with the incredible head of hair and what is happening with her ministry today. Trigger Warnings: Church cults, eating disorders, and child abuse. Sources: Gwen Shamblin Lara Wikipedia NBC News Nashville October 2021 Reporter Phil Williams People Magazine October 2021 The Tennessean May 2021 Death Announcement The Tennessean September 20, 2021, Interview with Documentarian Bustle.com Bustle.com 2 Esquire.com NBC News Feb. 2007 Baptist Press Christian Courier Atlanta Journal-Constitution October 2021 New Yorker 2001 The Weigh Down Diet by Gwen Shamblin (2002) Remnant Fellowship YouTube channel Be sure to follow us on social media. But don't follow us too closely … don't be a creep about it! Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts Twitter: https://twitter.com/CreepPod @CreepPod Facebook: Join the private group! Instagram @WhatACreepPodcast Visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/whatacreep Email: WhatACreepPodcast@gmail.com We've got merch here! https://whatacreeppodcast.threadless.com/# Our website is www.whatacreeppodcast.com Our logo was created by Claudia Gomez-Rodriguez. Follow her on Instagram @ClaudInCloud
Right after brunch on May 29th of this year (2021), evangelical cult leader Gwen Shamblin Lara and her recent husband Tarzan actor Joe Lara, along with six others, plunged their Cessna C501 into Percy Priest Lake near Nashville, Tennessee. Shamblin created a Christian diet plan called the Weigh Down, that became its own religious cult called the Remnant Fellowship, that emphasized body shaming as a tool to keep people, specifically women, obedient and exhausted. When her plane dove into the lake just after take off, was it an accident? Was is it foul play? Faked death maybe? Or maybe, like Johnny Cash says, "Sooner or later, the Man'll cut ya down." Tune in today to hear the weeks future conspiracies and let us know what you think happened God's greediest children?
In this week's shrimp-basket-combo, your fearless leaders combining a regular episode with a cult episode to bring you this version of Frankenstein's Monster. Carey Ann first covers a psychological/sociological look at Edward Scissorhands then Allison introduces us to yet another cult, this one centered around weight loss. Unlike most cult episodes, will your fearless leaders find intersections in this episode, you bet they will!
Join us and we have a conversation with Megan Cox about her experience with the Remnant Fellowship. The Remnant is the cult like group that is the focus of the HBO series "The Weigh Down." Today Megan talks about her experiences, what drew her in, and ultimately, what caused her to break away. You don't want to miss it.
Lola Blanc and Meagan Elizabeth (@oohlalola & @meagangrainger) join Kevin and Caroline to talk about The Way Down, a docuseries the follows Gwen Shamblin Lara, the founder of a diet program Weigh Down Workshop, and The Remnant Fellowship, a Christian cult led by Shamblin Lara. Subscribe to our Patreon to get a weekly 2nd Service episode and become a "Patreon saint" ;) GCF - Second Service Patreon! CHARITY: This month we're matching iTunes reviews with donations to Feeding America! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode, we discuss the final chapters of The Way Down. These episodes cover the impact on the lives and families of the cult surrounding the Remnant Fellowship and diet guru Gwen Shamblin Lara. Many former members detail the extent to which the cult controlled their behavior and actions, and their struggle to get free of its grip. Check out this article for some good coverage of the issues around leaving a cult. Quick recap of the series: The author of the bestselling diet book The Weigh Down, Gwen Shamblin, appeared on the national TV talk shows and sold her weight loss philosophy to people across America. Especially churchgoers. By 1999, she had essentially started her own Tennessee church (or cult depending on your point of view). Her background as a nutritionist brought some actual common sense to the diet, but when she put herself forward as a prophet who equated devotion to diet as devotion to God she stepped into dangerous and manipulative territory. Watch the trailer for The Way Down: God, Greed and the Cult of Gwen Shamblin here. Check out our gym (Third Street Barbell) at ThirdStreetBarbell.com and subscribe for updates about our apparel line at 3sb.co! Local memberships and international fresh fits! Get early access to our NEXT DROP! Hosted by Mike Farr (@silentmikke) and Jim McDonald (@thejimmcd). Produced by Jim McDonald Production assistance by Sam McDonald. Branding by Joseph Manzo (@jmanzo523)
Anna and Mark revisit the Remnant Fellowship (first covered in episode 14) after viewing the HBO Max documentary "The Way Down". They re-hash the mini series and compare it to what they knew prior. Whether you've watched the doc or not, this episode dives deeper into the group and somehow still leaves you wanting more. And remember cult fam, don't drink the kool-aid. Follow us on instagram for exclusive content @The.Cult.ure --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theculturepod/support
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Who has watched "The Way Down" docuseries on HBO?? It's about a “church” [cough-cult] in Nashville called the Remnant Fellowship. The community was created by Gwen Shamblin, author of The Weigh Down Diet. As you might imagine, the intersection of diet culture and evangelicalism is toxic to say the least. If you have watched it, and you have feelings, you are not alone and we got you! This is our mini series called, "The Weigh Down Take Down." In Part 1: Holy But Hungry, we recap the first episode of HBO'S docuseries.
The show starts off with David talking about his appearance on The SoBros Network Podcast. It will be released on Friday and he thinks you should listen to it! John talks about the death of his pet cat, who unfortunately passed away. The two talk about how terrible it is when you lose a pet. The guys discuss Trump dropping off The Forbe's List, Shatner going into Space, and then David talks about The Way Down Documentary for an extended period of time. It follows Gwen Shamblin Lara, the founder of a diet program Weigh Down Workshop, and The Remnant Fellowship. The two then list their Mt. Rushmore of Scary Movies in honor of Halloween being around the corner. The guys list the movies that terrified them and should be watched by everyone.
There's a fad diet. There's Christianity used as a weapon. There's a murder conviction. And there's big hair. Really big hair. That's just three episodes of HBO Max's new documentary series The Way Down, about Gwen Shamblin, her Christian diet The Weigh Down, and the church she founded, the Remnant Fellowship. And somehow, Kasey Howe and Mark Peikert don't think three episodes is enough! Join them as they discuss the brand-new show, it's shocking revelations, and just why Gwen's ethos is so singularly Southern. Logo: Jessica Balaschak usic: Caveman of Los Angeles by Party Store Music --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/american-scandals/support
We learn from an ex-cult member what it's like working and serving under Gwen Shamblin, the head of Weigh Down weight loss company, and how it morphed into the Remnant Fellowship cult This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thenicecult/support
Subscribe today for access to our full catalog of bonus episodes, including 2+ new episodes every month! www.patreon.com/boysbiblestudy In this 90 minute long special report, we investigate the life and work of Gwen Shamblin Lara, the infamous Christian dieting/weight loss specialist whose fanatical devotion to bodily aesthetics causes her to run her church, Remnant Fellowship, in what could convincingly be described as a cult-like fashion. If you follow Christian culture, you've probably seen her name in the news this month - on May 29, 2021, she was aboard a private jet that crashed in a Tennessee lake, killing Gwen, her husband (actor Joe Lara), and 5 other high ranking leaders of her church. Many news outlets, tabloids, and documenters of contemporary Christian culture have covered her bizarre career and untimely demise - but we at Boys' Bible Study, being media critics, choose to do so through her decades of video work. She's released countless self-help VHS tapes and youtube videos as a part of her Christian weight loss ministry Weigh Down. She also releases streaming TV show episodes that seem to double as Remnant church services. We also cover her wedding and engagement videos, which are so larger-than-life they qualify as video art. In our discussion, we conclude that Remnant Fellowship is more than just using God to justify an eating disorder - it's also a full-blown cult of aesthetics. View our full episode list and subscribe to any of our public feeds: http://boysbiblestudy.com Unlock 2+ bonus episodes per month: http://patreon.com/boysbiblestudy Subscribe to our Twitch for monthly streams: http://twitch.tv/boysbiblestudy Follow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/boysbiblestudy Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/boysbiblestudy
Anna and Mark discuss Gwen Shamblin Lara's Remnant Fellowship on this weeks episode. Due to the recent tragedy, they felt it was right to skip ahead in their timeline to give the info on this current group. Gwen's first successful endeavor, The Weigh Down Workshop, was started in 1986 and quickly took Christian churches by storm. This weight loss for Jesus movement inspired her to take it one step further and she developed a behavior-driven gospel movement that will become the Remnant Fellowship. Get all the details as well as the tragic end to this story that took place in May 2021. Thanks for supporting the pod and remember, don't drink the kool-aid. For exclusive content please follow us on instagram @The.Cult.ure Sources for this episode: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gwen_Shamblin_Lara https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/06/01/gwen-shamblin-lara-plane-crash-brentwood-remnant-fellowship-church-updates/7488918002/ https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2021/05/30/remnant-fellowship-church-continue-after-founder-gwen-shamblin-laras-death/5276463001/ https://www.remnantfellowship.org/welcome-to-remnant-fellowship/ https://www.newschannel5.com/news/newschannel-5-investigates/controversy-surrounded-brentwood-church-founder-for-years-gwen-shamblin-lara-among-those-presumed-dead https://www.reddit.com/r/nashville/comments/819qom/has_anyone_had_encountersexperiences_with_remnant/ https://www.spiritwatch.org/remnantwatch.htm https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georgia_v._Smith https://www.wfial.org/index_fuseaction_artGeneral-article_4.html --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theculturepod/support
In todays episode it's all about FOOD! We talk about the types of church fellowships, the do's and don'ts at fellowships, and what's on OUR plates at fellowships. This one was a lot of fun! - [Ft. Caleb Reese, Sean Collins, Michael Reese, & Rob Cox]
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