Hosted by Mattie Lasiter and Ashleigh Teeter, siblings who were separated for more than 25 years due to the shadow of their shared past.Their father, a charisma...
Leave us a voice message here!In Ep. 54: "Heavy Petting & Getting Weird," our final conversation with Naomi Wright, we explore the path Crusade Church was on and how it reflected the patterns she experienced growing up in her father’s cult. She shares her perspective on the warning signs of high-control groups, the recurring tactics of spiritual abuse, and the lasting effects on those trapped within them.Don’t miss this insightful discussion connecting past experiences to present dangers.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok for updates, and support the podcast on Patreon or Buy Me a Coffee to help us continue sharing these important stories! #TrueCrimePodcast #CultSurvivor #ReligiousTrauma #ExposingCults #FaithDeconstruction #CultStories #SpiritualAbuse #ChurchAbuse #LifeAfterCult #BreakingFree #SurvivorStory #TrueStoryPodcast #PodcastRecommendations #HealingJourney #CultAwareness #ExposingTheTruth #CourageToLeave #ManipulationAndControl #ApplePodcasts #SpotifyPodcast
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Ep. 53: "We Have Your Father Here"
🎙️ Leave us a voice message here! In Ep. 53: "We Have Your Father Here," Naomi Wright returns to share more of her journey, including the unexpected loss of her father—a moment that shattered the very teachings he had preached. After years of claiming he would never die, his passing set off a slow domino effect, unraveling long-held beliefs and exposing the cracks in his doctrine. Naomi reflects on this pivotal moment, the impact it had on her healing, and how she continues to help others break free from spiritual abuse.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok for updates, and support the podcast on Patreon or Buy Me a Coffee to help us continue sharing these important stories! #TrueCrimePodcast #CultSurvivor #ReligiousTrauma #ExposingCults #FaithDeconstruction #CultStories #SpiritualAbuse #ChurchAbuse #LifeAfterCult #BreakingFree #SurvivorStory #TrueStoryPodcast #PodcastRecommendations #HealingJourney #CultAwareness #ExposingTheTruth #CourageToLeave #ManipulationAndControl #ApplePodcasts #SpotifyPodcast
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Ep.52: "I Could Have Died"
🎙️ Leave us a voice message here! In Ep. 52: "I Could Have Died," we sit down with Naomi Wright, executive director of BeEmboldened Ministries, a nonprofit dedicated to preventing and healing from spiritual abuse. Naomi shares her journey of growing up in a pseudo-Christian polygamist cult, the challenges she faced, and how she finally broke free at 28.Now a licensed mental health professional and theologian, she uses her expertise to help others heal. Don’t miss this powerful conversation.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok for updates, and support the podcast on Patreon or Buy Me a Coffee to help us continue sharing these important stories!#TrueCrimePodcast #CultSurvivor #ReligiousTrauma #ExposingCults #FaithDeconstruction #CultStories #SpiritualAbuse #ChurchAbuse #LifeAfterCult #BreakingFree #SurvivorStory #TrueStoryPodcast #PodcastRecommendations #HealingJourney #CultAwareness #ExposingTheTruth #CourageToLeave #ManipulationAndControl #ApplePodcasts #SpotifyPodcast
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Ep.51: "Trust Me, Bro"
🎙️Leave us a voice message here! In Part 2, "Trust Me, Bro," Seth Forrestier dives deeper into his journey of leaving the cult and the struggles that came with breaking free. He reflects on the impact of his past and shares where he stands now on religion, faith, and spirituality. This conversation is an honest look at rebuilding life after high-control groups.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok for updates, and support the podcast on Patreon or Buy Me a Coffee to help us continue sharing these important stories! #thecultnextdoor #podcast #truecrime #cults #cultawareness #truecrimecommunity #crimepodcast #realstories #survivorstories #mindcontrol #darkhistory #cultlife #truecrimeaddict #psychologicalthriller #mystery #cultleaders #brainwashing #escapefromcults #unsolvedmysteries #spiritualabuse
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Ep.50: "All Going To Burn"
🎙️ Leave us a voice message here! In Ep.50: "All Going to Burn," we sit down with Seth Forrestier, a former fourth-generation member of the Worldwide Church of God and its offshoots. Seth shares his experiences growing up in these high-control groups, including the Living Church of God, and the deep fear-based teachings that shaped his life. He opens up about the moment he began questioning it all and his journey toward breaking free.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok for updates, and support the podcast on Patreon or Buy Me a Coffee to help us continue sharing these important stories!#TrueCrimePodcast #CultSurvivor #ReligiousTrauma #ExposingCults #FaithDeconstruction #CultStories #SpiritualAbuse #ChurchAbuse #LifeAfterCult #BreakingFree #SurvivorStory #TrueStoryPodcast #PodcastRecommendations #HealingJourney #CultAwareness #ExposingTheTruth #CourageToLeave #ManipulationAndControl #ApplePodcasts #SpotifyPodcast
Hosted by Mattie Lasiter and Ashleigh Teeter, siblings who were separated for more than 25 years due to the shadow of their shared past.Their father, a charismatic but enigmatic figure, led a cult that consumed the lives of its members, leaving their family torn apart and forbidden from contact.They have reunited to share their journey with you while unravelling the haunting tales of cults from around the world, shedding light on the warning signs that can help prevent others from falling into their grasp.
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