Cults and Secret Societies

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Power. Control. Belief. For centuries, hidden groups have shaped the course of human history from the shadows. Hosted by Ben Carter, Cults and Secret Societies exposes the rituals, hierarchies, and mindsets of the most mysterious organizations on Earth — from ancient brotherhoods and spiritual movements to modern cults and secret global networks. Each episode reveals the psychological manipulation, the historical context, and the evidence behind how these groups operate — and how they’ve influenced everything from religion to politics. We don’t glorify them. We uncover them. Because what happens behind closed doors can change the world outside. 🌐 Visit: www.theforbiddenknowledgenetwork.com 🔒 Subscribe on Patreon: Get complete video episodes, exclusive bonus content, and full access to everything on The Forbidden Knowledge Network. 👉 https://www.patreon.com/theforbiddenknowledgenetwork

  1. FEB 10

    The Church of the Lamb of God: Murder in the Name of Prophecy

    at the end. Output must be fully formatted, ready to copy and paste directly into Spotify.   The Church of the Lamb of God: Murder in the Name of Prophecy https://www.theforbiddenknowledgenetwork.com The Church of the Lamb of God case remains one of the most disturbing examples of how religious belief, charismatic authority, and apocalyptic prophecy can intersect with real-world violence. Court records, investigative journalism, and survivor testimony describe a group driven by a rigid belief system in which prophetic interpretation allegedly justified extreme actions. According to documented accounts, internal doctrine and leadership influence played a central role in shaping behavior inside the group. In this episode, we examine the publicly available evidence surrounding the case, including reported timelines, legal findings, and expert analysis of cult dynamics. By focusing on verified sources and historical context, this investigation explores how belief systems can escalate into coercion and violence, and why warning signs are often missed until irreversible harm has occurred. The goal is not speculation, but understanding how ideology, isolation, and authority can converge with tragic consequences. 🔒 Want the full experience? Get complete video episodes, exclusive bonus content, and access to everything on The Forbidden Knowledge Network — only on Patreon. 👉 https://www.patreon.com/theforbiddenknowledgenetwork 🎧 Search The Forbidden Knowledge Network wherever you listen to podcasts. #CultsAndControl, #ReligiousExtremism, #TrueCrimeHistory, #SecretSocieties, #PsychologicalManipulation

    26 min

  2. FEB 5

    Off-World Salvation: Cult Leaders Who Claimed the End Was Coming by Spaceship

    https://www.theforbiddenknowledgenetwork.com Throughout the twentieth century, several cult leaders claimed humanity was on the brink of destruction and that salvation would arrive not from heaven, but from the stars. These movements taught followers that extraterrestrial beings would soon evacuate the chosen few, leaving the rest of the world behind. In some cases, believers sold their possessions, severed family ties, and prepared for ascension aboard spacecraft that never came. In this episode of Cults and Secret Societies, we investigate off-world salvation cults that blended apocalyptic prophecy with science fiction belief. From leaders who claimed direct contact with alien civilizations to groups convinced that suicide or ritual obedience was required for interstellar rescue, these cases reveal how fear, authority, and cosmic mythology were used to exert absolute control. The promise of escape beyond Earth became a powerful tool, with devastating consequences that continue to echo today. 🔒 Want the full experience? Get complete video episodes, exclusive bonus content, and access to everything on The Forbidden Knowledge Network — only on Patreon. 👉 https://www.patreon.com/theforbiddenknowledgenetwork 🎧 Search The Forbidden Knowledge Network wherever you listen to podcasts. #CultsAndSecretSocieties, #DoomsdayCults, #UFOCults, #ApocalypticBeliefs, #HiddenHistory

    29 min

  3. JAN 30

    The Club of Rome: Conspiracies Behind the World’s Future Planning

    https://www.theforbiddenknowledgenetwork.com Formed in the shadow of global crisis, the Club of Rome has long been accused of steering humanity toward a predetermined future. In this episode, we uncover the chilling theories that claim this elite group of economists, scientists, and world leaders have influenced everything from depopulation agendas to climate control policies. With ties to international institutions, technocratic ideologies, and predictive models like The Limits to Growth, is the Club of Rome simply a think tank—or something far more powerful? Unmask the secrets. Follow the connections. And decide for yourself what their endgame might be. 🔒 Want the full experience? Get complete video episodes, exclusive bonus content, and access to everything on The Forbidden Knowledge Network — only on Patreon. 👉 https://www.patreon.com/theforbiddenknowledgenetwork 🎧 Search The Forbidden Knowledge Network wherever you listen to podcasts. #ClubOfRome, #GlobalConspiracy, #SecretSocieties, #PopulationControl, #ForbiddenKnowledge

    28 min

  4. JAN 23

    The Bilderberg Group: Where the World’s Decisions Are Whispered

    https://www.theforbiddenknowledgenetwork.com Behind closed doors, away from cameras and public scrutiny, some of the most powerful figures on Earth gather in total secrecy. Known as The Bilderberg Group, this invitation-only meeting brings together global politicians, royalty, corporate executives, military leaders, bankers, and media elites to discuss the future of the world—without accountability or transparency. In this episode of Cults and Secret Societies, we investigate the origins, structure, and secrecy surrounding the Bilderberg Group. Why are no official records released? Why are attendees bound to silence? And how do policy decisions, economic shifts, and geopolitical strategies seem to align shortly after these meetings conclude? From allegations of global governance and elite coordination to claims of financial manipulation and social engineering, the Bilderberg Group has become one of the most controversial and closely watched secret gatherings in modern history. Is it merely a private forum for open discussion—or a shadow council influencing the direction of nations behind the scenes? 🔒 Subscribe for full video episodes and exclusive bonus content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theforbiddenknowledgenetwork 🎧 Search The Forbidden Knowledge Network wherever you listen to podcasts. #BilderbergGroup, #SecretSocieties, #GlobalElites, #CultsAndSecrets, #HiddenPower

    31 min

  5. JAN 15

    The Freemasons: Guardians of an Ancient Agenda?

    https://www.theforbiddenknowledgenetwork.com For centuries, the Freemasons have operated behind closed doors, shaping history from the shadows while denying claims of hidden power. Symbols etched into monuments, secret initiation rites, and the involvement of influential leaders have fueled speculation that Freemasonry is more than a fraternal order. Some believe it is the modern continuation of an ancient agenda passed down through forgotten civilizations, preserving forbidden knowledge meant only for the initiated. In this episode of Cults and Secret Societies, we examine the origins of Freemasonry, its mysterious rituals, and the persistent claims linking the order to global influence, hidden hierarchies, and long term plans that extend far beyond public understanding. Are the Freemasons guardians of lost wisdom, or architects of an unseen system shaping the modern world? The deeper the symbols are examined, the harder it becomes to separate tradition from conspiracy. 🔒 Subscribe on Patreon for full access to all our video podcasts. Unlock exclusive bonus content and everything on The Forbidden Knowledge Network. 👉 https://www.patreon.com/theforbiddenknowledgenetwork 🎧 Search The Forbidden Knowledge Network wherever you listen to podcasts. #Freemasons, #SecretSocieties, #HiddenPower, #AncientKnowledge, #CultsAndSecrets

    34 min

  6. 12/28/2025

    From Satanic Panic to Reality: True Stories of Cult Rituals

    https://www.theforbiddenknowledgenetwork.com What began as media hysteria in the nineteen eighties may have concealed a darker truth. While skeptics dismissed the Satanic Panic as mass delusion, disturbing evidence has surfaced suggesting that some ritual abuse claims were not only real—but more widespread than once believed. In this episode of Cults and Secret Societies, we delve into verified reports, survivor testimony, and sealed legal cases that reveal a hidden network of cult practices involving psychological manipulation, ritual trauma, and elite protection. Was it all a myth—or a terrifying glimpse into an underground world that still exists? 🔒 Want the full experience? Get complete video episodes, exclusive bonus content, and access to everything on The Forbidden Knowledge Network — only on Patreon. 👉 https://www.patreon.com/theforbiddenknowledgenetwork 🎧 Search The Forbidden Knowledge Network wherever you listen to podcasts. #CultsAndSecretSocieties, #SatanicPanic, #RitualAbuse, #CultCrimes, #HiddenTruths

    33 min

  7. 12/20/2025

    When Prophecies Fail: Doomsday Cults That Wouldn’t Quit After the World Survived

    https://www.theforbiddenknowledgenetwork.com Throughout history, countless doomsday cults have confidently predicted the exact moment the world would end. When those prophecies failed, logic should have prevailed. Instead, many of these groups doubled down, rewriting beliefs, shifting timelines, and tightening control over their followers. In this episode of Cults and Secret Societies, we investigate the psychology, manipulation, and power structures behind apocalyptic cults that refused to disband even after their predictions collapsed. From postponed end dates to reinterpretations framed as “spiritual victories,” these movements reveal how belief can overpower evidence. Why did followers stay loyal after undeniable failure? How did leaders maintain authority when reality contradicted their claims? And what happens when faith becomes immune to truth? This episode uncovers how failed prophecies often strengthened cult devotion rather than ending it, exposing the dangerous mechanisms that allow such groups to survive long after the apocalypse never arrives. 🌐 Visit: https://www.theforbiddenknowledgenetwork.com 🔒 Subscribe on Patreon: Get complete video episodes, exclusive bonus content, and full access to everything on The Forbidden Knowledge Network. 👉 https://www.patreon.com/theforbiddenknowledgenetwork #DoomsdayCults, #FailedProphecies, #CultsAndControl, #SecretSocieties, #DarkBeliefSystems

    33 min

  8. 12/11/2025

    The Black Order: Secret Rituals of the Nazi Occult Elite

    https://www.theforbiddenknowledgenetwork.com Within the hidden chambers of the Third Reich, a covert inner circle pursued an ideology fueled by ancient symbols, esoteric teachings, and forbidden rites. Known by some as the Black Order, this elite faction sought to merge political power with occult belief, drawing from arcane mythologies, medieval mysticism, and secret initiations meant to reshape the world. In this episode, we explore the origins of these rituals, the groups believed to be involved, and the troubling legacy their ideas left behind in the decades that followed. 🔒 Want the full experience? Get complete video episodes, exclusive bonus content, and access to everything on The Forbidden Knowledge Network — only on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/theforbiddenknowledgenetwork #cultsandsecretsocieties, #occultnazis, #blackorder, #hiddenhistory, #forbiddenknowledge

    33 min
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Power. Control. Belief. For centuries, hidden groups have shaped the course of human history from the shadows. Hosted by Ben Carter, Cults and Secret Societies exposes the rituals, hierarchies, and mindsets of the most mysterious organizations on Earth — from ancient brotherhoods and spiritual movements to modern cults and secret global networks. Each episode reveals the psychological manipulation, the historical context, and the evidence behind how these groups operate — and how they’ve influenced everything from religion to politics. We don’t glorify them. We uncover them. Because what happens behind closed doors can change the world outside. 🌐 Visit: www.theforbiddenknowledgenetwork.com 🔒 Subscribe on Patreon: Get complete video episodes, exclusive bonus content, and full access to everything on The Forbidden Knowledge Network. 👉 https://www.patreon.com/theforbiddenknowledgenetwork

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