Speaking of Cults

Chris Shelton
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A podcast about cults, coercive control and recovery. Formerly called the Sensibly Speaking podcast, in this weekly show host Chris Shelton interviews cult survivors, psychologists and other professionals and specialists about the topics of cult recruitment, retention and recovery. This also includes non-religious cults and extreme political movements including the more divisive elements of MAGA and left-wing culture war issues. There is nothing off-limits but we always try to be respectful of the people involved even if we do not respect the beliefs or actions involved.

  1. HACE 1 DÍA

    Speaking of Cults...Helping People Escape Scientology with Phil Jones

    Today I welcome Phil Jones, the Executive Director of the Aftermath Foundation, to discuss its purpose, activities and an upcoming fundraiser being held here in Denver on March 11th. Enjoy! The Michael J Rinder Aftermath Foundation: https://theaftermathfoundation.org

    53 min

  2. 21 FEB

    Speaking of Cults...Body Language and Manipulation

    Today I welcome back Zach Elwood to discuss body language and how it really works to "read" someone, understand their tells and how to accurately predict what they are going to do. It's a bit more complicated than you may have been told. All of this, of course, directly relates to how predators and cult leaders read their followers and use what they know against them. Zach's podcast: https://behavior-podcast.com

    1 h y 20 min

  3. 14 FEB

    Speaking of Cults...What are MAGA Christians Thinking?

    Today I welcome back Dr. Clint Heacock, a former evangelical minister who was born and raised in an evangelical community and has done a great deal of research on what the Christian Nationalist agenda is and how it aligns with Trump, MAGA and Project 2025. Today we revisit these topics and answer the question "What are these MAGA Christians thinking in supporting a mad dictator?" I hope this episode helps shed some light on what is going on with these people and how to talk to them to wake them up from their Christian fever dream. Clint's YouTube channel:  @dismantlingdoctrine

    58 min

  4. 7 FEB

    Speaking of Cults...Transforming Landmark with Ben Eisenberg

    This week I welcome Ben Eisenberg, someone who grew up in and around Landmark and its teachings, which did not help him in his early life. He's spent quite some time sorting this out and shares his journey with us today including a surprising outcome when he pushed for some change. Enjoy! Ben's article on Medium: https://medium.com/@beneisenberg_10514/my-experience-growing-up-in-landmark-education-landmark-worldwide-1aae2ea2582e

    1 h y 56 min

  5. 1 FEB

    Speaking of Cults...You Can't Save Everyone - What 100 Podcasts Taught Me about People

    This week we went live for the 100th episode of the Speaking of Cults podcast. I have some personal reflections and experiences to share as a cult expert and human in this world which I hope will be of some use to my listeners.

    44 min

  6. 24 ENE

    Speaking of Cults...The Unpaid Army of God

    This week I welcome back Shannon Grover and Bryce Blankenagel to discuss the details of Mormon missionaries and what they actually are called upon to do. It's straight up slave labor under the guise of religious dedication and the Mormon Church is making billions off this free labor. Tune in and find out what is going on and how the Mormons are hiding their blatant abuse and criminality in plain sight. It's quite something. Shannon and Bryce: https://glassboxpodcast.com

    1 h y 39 min

  7. 17 ENE

    Speaking of Cults...The Myth of Good Christian Parenting

    This week I welcome Marissa Franks Burt and Kelsey Kramer McGinnis, authors of the new book The Myth of Good Christian Parenting, a deep exploration of the myths that permeate Christian communities throughout the world about what is "good parenting" but which is, in fact, just child abuse. I hope you'll give this one a listen and consider what we have to say. Enjoy! Link to book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/0wrQkhl In the Church Library podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-church-library/id1804968736

    1 h

  8. 10 ENE

    Speaking of Cults...The Rise and Fall of the Exclusive Brethren

    This week I welcome Cheryl Hope and Richard Marsh from the Get a Life Podcast to discuss the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church (formerly Exclusive Brethren), a religion/business group with a fascinating background and even more wild structure which survives to this day through the Hales family in Australia. Cheryl and Richard have quite a bit to share about this. Enjoy! Get a Life Podcast:  ⁨@getalifepodcast⁩

    1 h y 50 min
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A podcast about cults, coercive control and recovery. Formerly called the Sensibly Speaking podcast, in this weekly show host Chris Shelton interviews cult survivors, psychologists and other professionals and specialists about the topics of cult recruitment, retention and recovery. This also includes non-religious cults and extreme political movements including the more divisive elements of MAGA and left-wing culture war issues. There is nothing off-limits but we always try to be respectful of the people involved even if we do not respect the beliefs or actions involved.

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  • Creador
    Chris Shelton
  • Años de actividad
    2015 - 2026
  • Episodios
    300
  • Clasificación
    Explícito
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