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Get A Life Podcast
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Listen in on conversations with former members of the PBCC. Ex-members open a window into one of the world's most powerful and influential cult and it's links to the Conservatives, crime, corruption and pedophilia. Discussions peel back the hidden layers within these cults and reveal the real trauma that occurs behind closed doors. Join members on their journey toward understanding, healing and personal development.

  1. Jun 1

    Get A Life Ep.171: Plymouth Brethren Christian Church Cult Leader Doubles Down on Insane 2003 Rules

    On the heels of the global outrage over the PBCC pet ban, Bruce Hales isn't backing down. Instead, he's reaching back into the archives and resurrecting some of his most infamous ministry from 2003. And he didn't do it once. He did it two Thursdays in a row.That tells you this isn't about nostalgia or revisiting church history. It's about re-establishing boundaries and reminding members exactly where the lines are.The reaction inside has been unlike anything I've seen in years. Members are questioning, families are arguing, young people are pushing back, and priests are being left to explain how rules from 2003 are supposed to work in 2026.Some members think Bruce Hales has completely lost touch with reality. Others see this as the "door" they have been waiting for: their Aberdeen moment all over again. Meanwhile, parents are scrambling to contain the pushback happening inside their own homes as younger members hear teachings that many never experienced the first time around.How extreme are these rules? Imagine being told that entering a restaurant is a spiritual breach because worldly people use the same door. Imagine being told that a football stadium is off limits because worldly people walk through the entrance. Imagine being told that a swimming pool, skating rink, or public event becomes sinful simply because you're standing shoulder-to-shoulder with ordinary members of society.That isn't an exaggeration. Those are Bruce Hales' own words.Head to 5:36 for the first meeting and hear the full audio for yourself.Then jump to 1:24:40 for the second recording, where the separation doctrine becomes even more explicit.Many insiders believe Bruce Hales is deliberately creating an Aberdeen-style moment, forcing members to choose a side and exposing who is prepared to follow him wherever he leads. Others believe this is a final attempt to tighten control before eventually passing the torch to the next generation of leadership.Whatever the motivation, one thing is clear: these recordings are not the words of a mainstream Christian church. They reveal a system built on separation, conformity, and control. Judge for yourself. But to us, this is about as culty as it can get!Link for Insiders- https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/lwzczczbk9mtr0ioa6ij2/45000-171.mp4?rlkey=wthvys046gqjilhr1kqky0dvm&st=9v4rzl0s&dl=0Link to GOFUNDME for legal suit against Cheryl and the Get a Life podcast- https://gofund.me/e976c9d77To share your story or be a guest on the show, email info.getalife@proton.meGet a Life Paypal donations -https://www.paypal.me/getalifepodcastGet a Life GoFundMe-https://gofund.me/614bcd06Olive Leaf Network- https://oliveleaf.network/Thinking of Leaving Pamphlet and resources - https://oliveleaf.network/resources/Preston Down Trust Decision-https://www.gov.uk/government/news/commission-publishes-report-on-the-preston-down-trustAberdeen incident- https://drive.google.com/file/d/1riImgAqwaqGwjYq6vRQIr4_jscJA0eQN/view?usp=drive_linkIf we walk in the light letters-https://drive.google.com/file/d/14WlgJladl1r95YGxW0FbZ0prYfjlg7FU/view?usp=sharingAdmin/Legal email address:stouffvillelegal-gal@protonmail.comOffice address:22 Braid BendStouffville ONL4A 1R7#plymouthbrethrenchristianchurch #pbcc #abuse #church #cult #religion #trauma #religioustrauma #sexualabuse #mindcontrol #brainwashing #conversation #exmembers #exposingtruth #expose #exposure #whistleblower #getalifepodcast #getalife #podcast #rules #strict #exclusivebrethren #brucehales #BruceHales #BDH #BruceDHales #UniversalBusinessTeam #UBT #RRT #RapidReliefTeam #Aberdeen #OneSchoolGlobal #OSG #johnhales #shutup #withdrawnfrom #worldly #excommunicate #assemblydeath #christiansect #christiancult #canadiancult #canadiansect #sect #worldwidesect #worldwidecult #cultescape #cultescapestory #bully #bullying #brokenfamily #awareness #cultescape #cultandculturepodcast #cultescapee #cultescapeer #cultescapeeinterview #askingforhelp

    1h 41m

  2. May 20

    Lady Whistleblown Brethren Dispatch Issue No.10 Pet Ban:When Love Becomes A Loyalty test in the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church

    The Plymouth Brethren Christian Church pet controversy has now exploded across the world, with headlines in Australia, New Zealand, the UK, Canada and beyond.After reports emerged that a child connected to the Hales family was bitten by a dog, new ministry regarding pets was reportedly read out across the PBCC internationally. Families have been left devastated, terrified and confused as dogs, cats, birds and other pets suddenly became the focus of urgent ministry.But this is not new.Former members still remember the horror of the original anti-pet ministry from the 1960s, when beloved family animals were removed in heartbreaking and often deeply inhumane ways in the name of obedience.And yet, in recent years after COVID, pets had quietly started appearing again in some Brethren homes. Some former members even claim local priests were allowing pets if it helped persuade families to stay inside the church as more people quietly began leaving.So what changed?This episode of Lady Whistleblown’s Brethren Dispatch looks at the contradictions, the hypocrisy, the loyalty tests, and the deeper emotional control behind the latest ministry.Why is there emergency global ministry over pets, yet no worldwide emergency readings over child abuse, drink driving, or protecting victims?Why does the Rapid Relief Team publicly promote Cookie the kookaburra as a comforting mascot with stuffed toys and emotional symbolism, while inside the church members are reportedly told that pets are spiritually dangerous and take affection away from “God”?And what did Revelation actually mean when it spoke about “dogs” outside the gates?The deeper you look into this story, the stranger it becomes.#PBCC #PlymouthBrethrenChristianChurch #ExclusiveBrethren #RapidReliefTeam #BruceHales #CultAwareness #LadyWhistleblown #GetALifePodcast

    7 min

  3. May 18

    Lawyer Ian Runkle reacts to 41% CSA in Plymouth Brethren Christian Church!

    Edmonton lawyer reacts to the horrifying statistics uncovered in Dr. Jill Aebi-Mytton’s research into the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church including findings that 41% of former members surveyed reported experiencing (CSA). At what point does the law step in and demand change?Make sure to check out his full video here starting around 2:13:00- https://www.youtube.com/live/1Y8bV_z0Rq8?si=bsmf-LUVNa_HyZ2XLink for insiders- https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/2htbry5eea1887lpmqsj6/RRT-Podcast-with-Ian.mp4?rlkey=gg5vklbjcmnj0zjpk846w31a2&st=loqcizr8&dl=0Admin/Legal email address:stouffvillelegal-gal@protonmail.comOffice address:22 Braid BendStouffville ONL4A 1R7#plymouthbrethrenchristianchurch #pbcc #abuse #church #cult #religion #trauma #religioustrauma #sexualabuse #mindcontrol #brainwashing #conversation #exmembers #exposingtruth #expose #exposure #whistleblower #getalifepodcast #getalife #podcast #rules #strict #exclusivebrethren #brucehales #BruceHales #BDH #BruceDHales #UniversalBusinessTeam #UBT #RRT #RapidReliefTeam #Aberdeen #OneSchoolGlobal #OSG #johnhales #shutup #withdrawnfrom #worldly #excommunicate #assemblydeath #christiansect #christiancult #canadiancult #canadiansect #sect #worldwidesect #worldwidecult #cultescape #cultescapestory #bully #bullying #brokenfamily #awareness #cultescape #cultandculturepodcast #cultescapee #cultescapeer #cultescapeeinterview #askingforhelp #unispace

    4 min

  4. May 15

    Get A Life Ep.170 Lawyer Reacts to RRT v Bawtinheimer/ Bruce Hales Bans Get A Life "Opposing Series"

    Well known Edmonton lawyer, Ian Runkle from the @RunkleOfTheBailey YouTube Channel looked over the claims of Brown Rudnick LLP's client, Rapid Relief Team and laughed! The Rapid Relief Team (RRT) is the charity arm of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church that recently took a copyright infringement case against this channel. Ian went through this case on his channel and gave some sage advice that all of us are thinking. This didn't just come from anyone! Runkle is also known for his highly successful YouTube and legal commentary channel, Runkle of the Bailey, where he explains Canadian legal issues to the public. Ian is a criminal defence and firearms law specialist who has become widely recognized for his legal analysis on YouTube and major Canadian legal issues. With Ian's permission, we created a shortened highlighted version of his hilarious thoughts on this. Make sure to check out his full video here starting around 2:13:00- https://www.youtube.com/live/1Y8bV_z0Rq8?si=bsmf-LUVNa_HyZ2XWe also give you a new extract of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church's written ministry from their Man Of God, Bruce Hales banning his members from watching rubbish of the opposers, like Get A Life Podcast. We aren't sure what they are smoking in there as this ministry clearly proves the intended censorship they were proving with all the DMCA takedown notices and lawsuit!Link for insiders- https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/2htbry5eea1887lpmqsj6/RRT-Podcast-with-Ian.mp4?rlkey=gg5vklbjcmnj0zjpk846w31a2&st=loqcizr8&dl=0Link to GOFUNDME for legal suit against Cheryl and the Get a Life podcast- https://gofund.me/e976c9d77To share your story or be a guest on the show, email info.getalife@proton.meGet a Life Paypal donations -https://www.paypal.me/getalifepodcastGet a Life GoFundMe-https://gofund.me/614bcd06Olive Leaf Network- https://oliveleaf.network/Thinking of Leaving Pamphlet and resources - https://oliveleaf.network/resources/Link to Anchor/Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4GhNv1hZp6tjfLyA4s6PMu?si=Gs5euyWpT4y7lOS8OTe4XAPreston Down Trust Decision-https://www.gov.uk/government/news/commission-publishes-report-on-the-preston-down-trustAberdeen incident- https://drive.google.com/file/d/1riImgAqwaqGwjYq6vRQIr4_jscJA0eQN/view?usp=drive_linkIf we walk in the light letters-https://drive.google.com/file/d/14WlgJladl1r95YGxW0FbZ0prYfjlg7FU/view?usp=sharingAdmin/Legal email address:stouffvillelegal-gal@protonmail.comOffice address:22 Braid BendStouffville ONL4A 1R7#plymouthbrethrenchristianchurch #pbcc #abuse #church #cult #religion #trauma #religioustrauma #sexualabuse #mindcontrol #brainwashing #conversation #exmembers #exposingtruth #expose #exposure #whistleblower #getalifepodcast #getalife #podcast #rules #strict #exclusivebrethren #brucehales #BruceHales #BDH #BruceDHales #UniversalBusinessTeam #UBT #RRT #RapidReliefTeam #Aberdeen #OneSchoolGlobal #OSG #johnhales #shutup #withdrawnfrom #worldly #excommunicate #assemblydeath #christiansect #christiancult #canadiancult #canadiansect #sect #worldwidesect #worldwidecult #cultescape #cultescapestory #bully #bullying #brokenfamily #awareness #cultescape #cultandculturepodcast #cultescapee #cultescapeer #cultescapeeinterview #askingforhelp #unispace

    45 min

  5. May 9

    When Copyright Claims Collide with the First Amendment: Rapid Relief Team V Bawtinheimer (Clip 6)

    Attorney Marc Randazza breaks down a classic legal miscalculation on @excitedutterance : foreign entities trying to use the American court system to silence dissent, only to be met with the full force of the First Amendment. Randazza explains why he openly shares his legal filings, hoping others will steal them and how Section 107 of the Copyright Act serves as a fierce shield against those attempting to weaponize intellectual property law to stifle free expression. It is a masterclass in jurisdictional karma and why American constitutional law is a force to be reckoned with.Link to full podcast on @excitedutterance- https://lnkd.in/g7zV7qYq#plymouthbrethrenchristianchurch #PBCC #rapidreliefteam #OneSchoolGlobal #exclusivebrethren #cultawareness

    7 min

  6. May 9

    Stop the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church from Killing more pets!

    This little kitten was healthy, loved, and part of someone’s family.Now she’s dead because a group of religious men decided pets might “take affection away from God.”Since releasing information about the PBCC pet ban, I’ve received messages and phone calls from devastated people all over the world. Former members, current members, and families completely shattered over what is happening to animals inside this cult.These are not dangerous animals. They are companion pets. Cats that helped people through anxiety. Dogs that gave lonely people comfort and routine. Animals that became part of the family.And now people are being put under enormous pressure to get rid of them.What kind of religion demands obedience over compassion? What kind of leadership thinks they have the right to interfere in the bond between people and their pets?This video is not about attacking ordinary PBCC members. Many of them are heartbroken over this. This is about exposing the cruelty and control of leadership that believes it can dictate every part of a person’s life — right down to whether they are allowed to love an animal.If you work in animal welfare, rescue, veterinary care, mental health, cult recovery, or the media, please pay attention to this story and help us get the word out.Please share this video everywhere.Admin/Legal email address:stouffvillelegal-gal@protonmail.comOffice address:22 Braid BendStouffville ONL4A 1R7#plymouthbrethrenchristianchurch #pbcc #abuse #church #cult #religion #trauma #religioustrauma #sexualabuse #mindcontrol #brainwashing #conversation #exmembers #exposingtruth #expose #exposure #whistleblower #getalifepodcast #getalife #podcast #rules #strict #exclusivebrethren #brucehales #BruceHales #BDH #BruceDHales #UniversalBusinessTeam #UBT #RRT #RapidReliefTeam #Aberdeen #OneSchoolGlobal #OSG #johnhales #shutup #withdrawnfrom #worldly #excommunicate #assemblydeath #christiansect #christiancult #canadiancult #canadiansect #sect #worldwidesect #worldwidecult #cultescape #cultescapestory #bully #bullying #brokenfamily #awareness #cultescape #cultandculturepodcast #cultescapee #cultescapeer #cultescapeeinterview #askingforhelp #unispace#plymouthbrethrenchristianchurch #PBCC #exclusivebrethren #rapidreliefteam #OneSchoolGlobal #cultawareness #brucehales #animalwelfare #animalrescue #saveanimals

    8 min

  7. May 8

    Is copyright being used as a tool for censorship? PBCC Charity, Rapid Relief Team have shown us this! (Clip 5 of 6)

    The weaponization of copyright law creates a dangerous precedent for free speech. Legal expert Marc Randazza breaks down a concerning case on @Excitedutterance where copyright claims are allegedly used as a distraction to silence critics. If this legal theory succeeds, it could turn courts into hubs for censorship, allowing entities to suppress critical reporting simply by claiming copyright infringement on incidental imagery, like logos appearing in news photos. This discussion highlights the absurdity of current arguments and the potential chilling effect on investigative journalism and public accountability.Link to full podcast- https://lnkd.in/g7zV7qYq#plymouthbrethrenchristianchurch #exclusivebrethren #PBCC #rapidrelieft

    5 min

  8. May 7

    Taking the Power Back from the PBCC: A Legal Update on the Rapid Relief Team v Bawtinheimer Case

    The Rapid Relief Team and the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church picked the wrong person to try and silence.This video is a direct update on the lawsuit filed against me after Get-a-Life Podcast exposed material they desperately wanted gone. Their lawyers demanded videos be removed. They expected fear, compliance, silence, and another former member pushed back into a corner. That didn’t happen.Marc Randazza has now filed my defence, a counterclaim against RRT for misrepresentation, and an injunction application to force the immediate restoration of the deleted videos. Their censorship campaign now sits on the public record for everyone to see.The truth is simple - this case was never really about copyright. It was about control.The PBCC spent decades controlling every part of people’s lives. Speech. Friendships. Family. Information. Fear became normal inside that system. Now they are trying to drag that same culture of intimidation into the public square through expensive lawyers and legal threats.We are pushing back.This fight matters far beyond me personally. Former members all over the world rely on Get-a-Life Podcast for support, recovery, information, and proof they are not alone. That is now becoming part of the legal case itself. Former members are preparing a public interest intervention so the court hears directly from people whose lives have been helped by this work.The stakes are enormous.If powerful organisations can weaponise copyright law to erase criticism and survivor testimony, every independent creator speaking about abuse, coercion, religion, or cults becomes vulnerable.We need help to keep going.Legal filings, injunction applications, responses, and court preparation cost huge amounts of money even with discounted legal support. Every donation helps keep this case alive. Every share helps spread the word. Every public voice makes it harder for them to bury this quietly.If you believe survivors should have the right to speak openly about what happened to them :If you believe wealthy organisations should not be allowed to edit public criticism through legal intimidation, If you believe high-control groups should finally face scrutiny, please support and share this fundraiser.Stand with us in the fight for free speech:Legal Fund: https://gofund.me/a8b1346c3Case Details & Hearing Info: https://randazza.com/lawsuits/rapid-relief-team-v-cheryl-bawtinheimer/Share your story to assist this case: info.getalife@proton.meWe’re taking the power back and leaving a door open for those still inside!Admin/Legal email address:stouffvillelegal-gal@protonmail.comOffice address:22 Braid BendStouffville ONL4A 1R7#plymouthbrethrenchristianchurch #pbcc #abuse #church #cult #religion #trauma #religioustrauma #sexualabuse #mindcontrol #brainwashing #conversation #exmembers #exposingtruth #expose #exposure #whistleblower #getalifepodcast #getalife #podcast #rules #strict #exclusivebrethren #brucehales #BruceHales #BDH #BruceDHales #UniversalBusinessTeam #UBT #RRT #RapidReliefTeam #Aberdeen #OneSchoolGlobal #OSG #johnhales #shutup #withdrawnfrom #worldly #excommunicate #assemblydeath #christiansect #christiancult #canadiancult #canadiansect #sect #worldwidesect #worldwidecult #cultescape #cultescapestory #bully #bullying #brokenfamily #awareness #cultescape #cultandculturepodcast #cultescapee #cultescapeer #cultescapeeinterview #askingforhelp #unispace

    11 min
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Listen in on conversations with former members of the PBCC. Ex-members open a window into one of the world's most powerful and influential cult and it's links to the Conservatives, crime, corruption and pedophilia. Discussions peel back the hidden layers within these cults and reveal the real trauma that occurs behind closed doors. Join members on their journey toward understanding, healing and personal development.

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