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The Sensibly Speaking Podcast is a weekly show, posting a new episode each Saturday, covering current events and topics from a skeptical, humanist and critical thinking approach. Join Chris Shelton as he goes over varied topics from critical thinking to science to talking in detail about hot topics in the news . Tired of just hearing the mainstream media’s interpretation of events? Want some sensible talk? Then join me here each Saturday!

Speaking of Cults Chris Shelton

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The Sensibly Speaking Podcast is a weekly show, posting a new episode each Saturday, covering current events and topics from a skeptical, humanist and critical thinking approach. Join Chris Shelton as he goes over varied topics from critical thinking to science to talking in detail about hot topics in the news . Tired of just hearing the mainstream media’s interpretation of events? Want some sensible talk? Then join me here each Saturday!

    Speaking of Cults...Scientology is the Cult of Greed

    Speaking of Cults...Scientology is the Cult of Greed

    This week I welcome Jon Atack back to my podcast, this week to discuss blow-by-blow his written work called Scientology: The Cult of Greed. We cover a lot of territory in a short time and I think you'll really get something out it. Enjoy!
    Jon's website: https://jonatack.co.uk

    • 1 hr 29 min
    Speaking of Cults..."You'd Have to be a Moron to Join a Cult!" Debunked

    Speaking of Cults..."You'd Have to be a Moron to Join a Cult!" Debunked

    This week I decided to tackle one of the most common and objectively false comments I've seen over the years about cults: the idea you have to be a moron or otherwise intellectually challenged to join a cult. This is simply not true and in this episode, I break down exactly what cults do to take advantage of new recruits and members. Enjoy!
    CHRIS'S LINKTREE (ALL SOCIAL/SUPPORT LINKS)https://linktr.ee/chrissheltonmsc

    • 40 min
    Speaking of Cults...Off-the-Grid Cults with Kate Gale

    Speaking of Cults...Off-the-Grid Cults with Kate Gale

    This week I welcome cult survivor and author Kate Gale to discuss her work as a writer and poet and her experiences growing up on an off-the-grid farm run by a religious fanatic. She had no access to the outside world until almost an adult but picked herself up and made a life and she shares that story with us today. Enjoy!
    Kate's website: https://kategale.com

    • 1 hr 13 min
    Speaking of Cults...What is Coercive Control and How to Stop It?

    Speaking of Cults...What is Coercive Control and How to Stop It?

    This week I offer a short but complete breakdown on coercive control, how to spot it, why it happens and how to stop it. This is a vitally important topic for people in not just cults but relationships and work situations too.There's a lot in this one. Enjoy!

    • 40 min
    Speaking of Cults...The Politics of Fear with Arthur Goldwag

    Speaking of Cults...The Politics of Fear with Arthur Goldwag

    This week I welcome author and editor Arthur Goldwag to my show to discuss his new book, The Politics of Fear, and his body of work as it relates to destructive cults, politics and our current world situation. We cover a lot of territory in this one. Enjoy!

    • 1 hr 16 min
    Speaking of Cults...The Science Fiction of Scientology

    Speaking of Cults...The Science Fiction of Scientology

    I really do apologize for the lateness in getting this posted. We went live mid-week to breakdown in one episode all the major science fiction beliefs that exist throughout Scientology's dogma and it's a lot. I hope you have as much fun with this as I did putting it together. Enjoy!

    • 1 hr 25 min

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