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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

    • Education
    • 4.8 • 4 Ratings

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...The Big Problems in Landmark Forum

    Speaking of Cults...The Big Problems in Landmark Forum

    This week I welcome guest Anne L. Peterson, author of "Is This a Cult?", her experiences working in and for Landmark Forum including her multiple interactions with Werner Earhardt, the founder of Est and Landmark. Enjoy!
    Anne Peterson's website: https://isthisacultbook.com

    • 2 hrs 29 min
    Speaking of Cults...How to Stop Cults from Getting You

    Speaking of Cults...How to Stop Cults from Getting You

    This week I offer a discussion on Carl Sagan's "baloney detection kit" and how it helped me learn a more scientific way of thinking and how to avoid manipulation, propaganda and pseudoscience before it became a huge problem. Enjoy!

    • 55 min
    Speaking of Cults...Let's Demystify the Scientology E-Meter

    Speaking of Cults...Let's Demystify the Scientology E-Meter

    This last weekend I produced my final analysis/breakdown video on Scientology practices and the subject was the E-Meter, the "religious artifact" that L. Ron Hubbard claimed could unerringly detect and bring to the surface emotional "charge" that was holding everyone down and keeping them from achieving their true potentials. Was he right? Not even close and in this extensive breakdown of the E-meter and Hubbard's writings about it, you are going to understand exactly what Scientologists believe and then you're going to see why it's all utter nonsense. Enjoy!

    • 1 hr 46 min
    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

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