#cultrecovery

[ex-cogtfi]

Can you imagine yourself as a powerless young child who, over the years, is punished and beaten for “not listening” and for being “disobedient” when in fact you couldn’t hear properly? How would you feel if you witnessed someone experiencing a seizure but instead of them being given appropriate medical attention a group of adults and children alike gather around and an exorcism is performed in order to cast out the devil? What if you were writhing in agony, scared that you might die, but despite begging to be taken to a hospital, you are told that you are being punished by God for some supposed moral failure and that prayer alone can heal you?

Throughout the month of September, we will be focusing on faith-based medical neglect. We will be examining how the cult’s dangerous doctrine and ideology surrounding faith-based healing and a reliance on prayer and rituals alone as treatment of disease and injury had catastrophic consequences for its followers; including immeasurable severe and preventable pain, long-term health problems, permanent disability, and even deaths.

Under the leadership of the now-deceased founder and leader David Berg and his co-founding wife Karen Zerby, sickness, diseases, and disabilities were framed as moral issues; as evidence of spiritual sin; ignorance of God; or even of demonic possession. Both Berg and Zerby publicly condemned, belittled, shamed and humiliated cult members for seeking medical care, receiving treatment and / or undergoing surgery and created a coercive control environment where widespread medical neglect was resultant and commonplace. Preventive and screening measures including immunizations, blood lead-level tests, hearing tests, vision examinations, dental examinations, and access to evidence-based information and instruction about disease were practically unheard of.

This month, we will feature survivor testimonies on medical neglect within COG-TFI and examine key excerpts and quotes from various cult publications by Berg and Zerby which provide indisputable proof that they are guilty of the reckless endangerment of countless cult members and the violation of the basic human rights of thousands upon thousands of children.

[cultvault]

Episode 173 is live. I had the privilege of chatting with Angela about her experiences growing up in the Children of God. We discussed the history of the movement, what the group looked like from the perspective of child moving from commune to commune within and outside of the United Kingdom. Angela talks of the systemic child abuse experienced by those inside the movement and how the vulnerable were exploited in despicable ways. How families were separated and weaponised against one another. A truly inspirational story of a second-generation CoG member to a thriving individual pursuing personal interests and further education. Another prevalent conversation given the themes of Christian Dominionism in the world right now. #childrenofgod #cog #familyinternational #davidberg #zerby #cult #cults #cultsurvivors #cultsurvivor #cultawareness #cultrecovery #hdrg #spiritualabuse #religioustrauma #rts #humantraffickingawareness #childtraffickingmuststop #podcasthost #podcasthosts #cultpodcast #truecrimepodcast https://www.instagram.com/p/CdikYmpoxpz/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[cultnews101]

Video: LDS, Undue Influence: Discovering Truth - Part 1

Author Luna Lindsey joins in for a discussion of the concepts of undue influence conveyed in a recent animated video released by the Mormon Church and Elder Uchtdorf. 

http://www.cultnews101.com/2018/02/lds-undue-influence-discovering-truth.html

[culteducation]

#cultrecovery

[ex-cogtfi]

As we continue to explore the world of cults throughout this month, this fascinating YouTube video presented by Mental Floss and hosted by Justin Dodd, provides an excellent breakdown of some of the most common myths and misconceptions surrounding cults.

[cultvault]

Sex Cult Nun: Breaking Away from the Children of God, a Wild, Radical, Religious Cult. This arrived yesterday and it is another memoir I am eager to get through in preparation for my interview with @iamfaithjones which I am incredibly excited for. Have you read this one? And what are your thoughts? Are there other memoirs on your radar that should be featured on the show? Let me know! #sexcultnun #faithjones #memoir #memoirwriting #memoirs #bookstagram #podcasthost #cog #childrenofgod #thefamilyinternational #cult #cults #cultawareness #cultrecovery #cultpodcast #truecrimebooks #truecrimepodcast #truecrimecommunity https://www.instagram.com/p/CcIDkL_IAWK/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[cultvault]

Episode 112 - A Branch of Mormonism. An anonymous testimony of a power hungry & manipulative leader of a sect of Mormonism in rural America. A leader who uses physical, emotional & spiritual abuse on his devout followers. Listener discretion advised. #cult #cultsurvivor #cults #cultrecovery #cultawareness #culteducation #cultshit #cultleader #cultleaders #mormons #mormonism #thebookofmormon #polygamy #coercion #abuseawareness #abusesurvivor #abuser #abuseisabuse #abuserecovery #narcissisticabuse #abuseisnotlove #emotionalabuse #abusedwomen #abuseofpower #abusers #podcasts #podcastsofinstagram #podcastshow #podcastsforwomen #applepodcasts https://www.instagram.com/p/CSguTw0AL9v/?utm_medium=tumblr

[cultvault]

Here is Liana Shanti using terminology such as “victim-blaming” to attempt to discredit negative commentary on her exploitative activity. Unfortunately, it is a recognised part of her MO at this point - like attempting to undermine the work of @cultexpert. Imagine speaking out against cult experts as a way to convince others you are, in fact, the cult expert. It’s a clever tactic but one that is widely recognised within the field of cult education. #lianashantiteachings #lianashanti #cult #cults #cultrecovery #cultleader #truecrime #conartist https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpe3rRRoKo9/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[cultvault]

February’s #monthlymemoir giveaway is a copy of @authorofcultgirls “Cult Girls”. 1 review stated - “A must read book in the form of a comic book about the restrictive life of being raised in the Jehovah Witnesses cult! I thoroughly enjoyed this way of getting the real "truth" of what goes on only after you've been fully indoctrinated into the organization/cult.” For a chance to win a copy of this award-winning graphic novel, the first of its kind, simply: FOLLOW this account LIKE this post COMMENT and tag friends, all handles included. Giveaway taking place across multiple social media platforms, with a winner picked at random. International giveaway, ends midnight BST February 28th. Winner will be privately contacted March 1st. Good Luck! #cult #cults #cultgirls #cultleader #cultabuse #cultsurvivors #cultsurvivor #cultrecovery #culteducation #graphicnovels #graphicnovelart #memoir #memoirwriting #giveawayuk #giveawayworldwide #bookgiveaway #bookgiveaways #bookstagramuk #podcasthost #podcastinterview #truecrimebooks #truecrimecommunity #exjw #jwfriends #exjehovahswitness #jehovahswitnesses #jehovah https://www.instagram.com/p/CpLBa5XISzE/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[cultvault]

February’s #monthlymemoir giveaway is a copy of @authorofcultgirls “Cult Girls”. 1 review stated - “A must read book in the form of a comic book about the restrictive life of being raised in the Jehovah Witnesses cult! I thoroughly enjoyed this way of getting the real "truth" of what goes on only after you've been fully indoctrinated into the organization/cult.” For a chance to win a copy of this award-winning graphic novel, the first of its kind, simply: FOLLOW this account LIKE this post COMMENT and tag friends, all handles included. Giveaway taking place across multiple social media platforms, with a winner picked at random. International giveaway, ends midnight BST February 28th. Winner will be privately contacted March 1st. Good Luck! #cult #cults #cultgirls #cultleader #cultabuse #cultsurvivors #cultsurvivor #cultrecovery #culteducation #graphicnovels #graphicnovelart #memoir #memoirwriting #giveawayuk #giveawayworldwide #bookgiveaway #bookgiveaways #bookstagramuk #podcasthost #podcastinterview #truecrimebooks #truecrimecommunity #exjw #jwfriends #exjehovahswitness #jehovahswitnesses #jehovah https://www.instagram.com/p/CozX07Eo4w7/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[cultvault]

Ending 2023 in peak positions on the podcast charts. Sitting at position 83 in the GLOBAL True Crime chart and position 21 in the GLOBAL Religion and Spirituality chart. Thank you to all the people who have contributed to the show in 2023. You have my gratitude. ❤️ #cult #cults #truecrime #truecrimecommunity #truecrimepodcast #truecrimeaddict #truecrimejunkie #truecrimecommunity #cultpodcast #podcastcharts #podcasthost #podcastinterview #cultrecovery #cultsurvivors #cultsurvivor #cultleader #cultshit #coercivecontrol #coercion ##podcasthighlights https://www.instagram.com/p/CmjjZDLIWun/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[cultvault]

Across the month of December, I will be highlighting the various authors who have contributed to the show by sharing their writing. So thankful to have received numerous copies of @garden.mary books to read. Sending all the way from Australia, Mary has even donated a number of copies to giveaway to listeners. We are planning to talk all about Mary’s experiences and her writing in 2023 and I look forward to bringing that interview to you all. Find a copy of “The Serpent Rising” here - https://amzn.to/3PCM39B #cults #cult #cultrecovery #cultsurvivors #cultawareness #guru #bhagwanshreerajneesh #osho #stopquotingosho #memoir #memoirwriting #memoirs #podcasthost #podcastinterview #truecrimebooks #truecrimebook #truecrimecommunity #truecrimepodcast https://www.instagram.com/p/CmgYWPjomZa/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[cultvault]

Across the month of December, I will be highlighting the various authors who have contributed to the show by sharing their writing. Not much needs to be said about Daniel Shaw and his contributions to the field of Psychoanalysis - and that’s because it’s just INCREDIBLE. Dan’s look into Narcissism and coining the term Traumatic Narcissism after his extensive research has changed the field forever. Get your copy here - https://amzn.to/3HV3H6S Find our interview on episode 207. #cult #cults #cultleader #psychoanalysis #psychoanalyst #psychoanalyse #psychoanalytic #narcissist #narcissism #narcissisticabuse #traumaticnarcissism #danielshaw #cultrecovery #cultawareness #cultsurvivors #cultsurvivor #cultpodcast #truecrimepodcast #truecrimecommunity #podcasthost #podcastinterview https://www.instagram.com/p/CmcbV1PoZbn/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[cultvault]

Across the month of December, I will be highlighting the various authors who have contributed to the show by sharing their writing. @daniellamyoung_ has been kind enough to do 2 interviews with me on the podcast, pre and post memoir publication. Being able to read UNCULTURED after these discussions has added so much to the show and my own education. Daniella is a powerhouse, a force to be reckoned with and I hope to read more of her writing soon! For your own copy - https://amzn.to/3HJ4uI2 And for our most recent interview, check out episode 205. #cult #cults #cultleader #cultrecovery #culteducation #cog #childrenofgod #familyinternational #thefamilyinternational #thechildrenofgod #cogtfi #memoir #memoirwriting #memoirs #endchildabuse #endchildabusenow #endchildtrafficking #humantrafficking #humantraffickingawareness #veteranbuilt #usarmyveteran #cultpodcast #truecrimepodcast #truecrimecommunity #truecrime #podcastinterview #podcasthost https://www.instagram.com/p/CmUhXvBIM_v/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[cultvault]

This month’s #monthlymemoir giveaway features @jamiylachisholmwrites and her engrossing new book The Community. Jamiyla’s career in journalism and storytelling ensures this book is gut-punching and raw, focusing on what truly makes us human, how we react during a nationwide crisis and how we deconstruct events many years after they have happened. For your chance to WIN a copy: FOLLOW this account LIKE this post COMMENT and tag your friends, all handles included! Ends December 31st. Grab your copy here - https://amzn.to/3WfQ9qj And find our chat across episode 215 #cult #cults #thecommunity #malachizyork #dwightyork #cultleader #nuwaubian #memoir #memoirwriting #memoirs #memoirs_of_childhood #911calls #bookstagram #bookgiveaway #bookgiveaways #giveawayuk #giveawaytime #cultsurvivors #cultrecovery #journalistlife #journalists #jamiyla #chisholm #bookishtruecrime https://www.instagram.com/p/CmLzXIwoAe2/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[cultvault]

Across the month of December, I will be highlighting the various authors who have contributed to the show by sharing their writing. @iamfaithjones has contributed so much to the world and even to this podcast. Not only do we have this book, but her website is full of incredible resources and there are courses you can take today! There are even hidden chapters on Faith’s website that aren’t in the book. So when you’re done with reading it and need to know even more, you can access that information. Faith’s explosive memoir is a tale of escape and self-empowerment. It is incredible and you won’t be able to put it down until you know the conclusion. Get your copy today - https://amzn.to/3uLEhAO And watch our chat on the 12 hour live stream available on my YouTube channel. Hopefully I’ll chat with Faith again one day! #cult #cults #childrenofgod #cog #cultleader #cultsurvivors #cultsurvivor #cultrecovery #thechildrenofgod #thefamilyinternational #familyinternational #cogtfi #coercivecontrol #childabuse #childabuseawareness #childabusesurvivor #memoir #memoirwriting #memoirs #memoirs_of_childhood #propertyrights #coercivecontrol #childtraffickingmuststop #childtrauma #trafficking #humantrafficking #humantraffickingawareness #attorneyatlaw #publicspeaking #tedx https://www.instagram.com/p/CmJyRK1ozWQ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=