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Mormonism did not come out of a vacuum, 19th Century America was ripe for cult activity and in a sense, primely prepped for Joseph Smith and what he claimed about God and the Americas.

In this episode of A Slow Burn of Mormon History, Andrew Soncrant and Ryan McMartin discuss America and the climate that gave birth to Mormonism. 

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Join us as we talk with Jason Morris who's a survivor of a mysterious cult known as "The Followers of Christ". What exactly did this group believe and why we’re so many allured to the message being taught there? Who was this "Walter White" figure and why did so many commit their lives to following him? Tune in to find out!

In this episode, the Super Sleuth and John Collins of the William Branham Research Society and Author of  "Weaponized Religion: From Latter Rain to Colonia Dignidad" continue their conversation about William Branham's influence on Colonia Dignidad (William Branham Sect) in Chile, South America. 

How deep was the American Government's involvement in Colonia Dignidad?

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Join us as we continue our conversation with Edward Wilson who spent a large amount of his younger life growing up in "The Remnant Fellowship" founded by the late Gwen Shamblin. In part 2 we take deeper look into Gwen Shamblin's teachings & talk about what the HBO series "The Way Down" got right but ultimately fell short of giving real tangible answers on how to deal with the collateral damage of destructive cults like the Remnant Fellowship. This episode is brought to you by Forged Beard Co. https://forgedbeardco.com/cultish & Mission First Coffee https://missionfirstcoffee.com/cultish

In this episode, the Super Sleuth teams up with Pastor Wade from Apologia Utah for a powerful interview with Pastor John White. Together, they dive into his mission of equipping pastors to confront the rising tide of neopaganism spreading across the Western world.

 

What’s the best way to engage with our Neo-Pagan neighbors?

How can a deeper understanding of their worldview empower us to share the Gospel more effectively?

 

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Have you ever run into a group at a Wal-Mart,Target, Shopping Mall, or School Campus wanting to talk to you about "God The Mother"? If so, chances are you were talking with a well known Koreon based cult known as the World Mission Society Church Of God. Who are exactly are they & what do we really know about their founder On-Song-Hong? How do they fall into the catory of cult We also take an in-depth look as to how they fall into the catogory of a cult following the well know BITE model given by cult Expert Steven Hassan

In this highly anticipated follow-up to our initial series on Bethel, Co-Hosts Jeremiah Roberts and Andrew “SuperSlueth” Soncrant are joined in studio by 2 special guests to have this important discussion on the New Age Infiltration of the church.

-Doreen Virtue spent 22 years as a psychic, mystic, and medium - writing over 70+ New Age books on everything from Crystal Therapy to Angel Communication before Jesus saved her and she renounced her old practices.

-Melissa Dougherty spent a large portion of her young adulthood in New Thought (Law of Attraction) before renouncing those beliefs, and she now helps others do the same.

Their passion is to bring awareness to New Age teachings and practices that have infiltrated Bethel, as it appears to be indicative of many Christians either welcoming, or being unaware of, New Age practices within the Church.

Are New Age and Occultic practices irredeemable spiritual narcotics, or can we extract precious truths hidden within them because they really belong to the Kingdom of God?

We want to invite all those who have attended, and especially those who currently attend, Bethel Church in Redding, California to listen in and be part of this important conversation.

In this episode Jeremiah and the Super Sleuth enter into the COVID-19 pandemic that has taken the world hostage. Joining them is Matt De Jesus an avid filmmaker who has been in business for over 30 years. Together the three highlight current events and contrast the climate of the outbreak of COVID-19 with the rise of A.I. "What do COVID-19 and A.I. have in common?" and "Can A.I. solve the problem that plagues all mankind"? Tune into Cultish where this time we enter into current affairs and the rise of A.I.

Join us as we continue our conversation with Dr. Ray Bosche & Sarah Adent about some of the interesting intricacies behind the conversation surrounding Sasquatch. We hope to explore this fascinating topic more in depth in the near future.

Join us as we chat with Jon Clash about his new book That exposes many of the dangerous teachings found in the popular book and “documentary” The Secret You can get a hold of Jon’s book “Law of Attraction: A Gateway Drug to Spiritual Heroin” below 👇🏻 https://a.co/d/geC6E2Y

We begin Part 2 of our discussion of Jeffrey Epstein by discussing a candid video of an ABC news anchor admitting that she was directed to bury and ignore Epstein stories back to 2016. We then discuss the importance of independent testimony to verify a claim and how to verify that independent testimony is actually independent, and we then do a re-cap of the independent data and independent testimony that links Epstein to the intelligence communities. We discuss Epstein's "Little Black Book" a handwritten record important people he knew and their personal contact methods. We discuss possible reasons why an individual would want to keep such a contact book and touch on some of the names in this book: Donald Trump, Bill Clinton, Kevin Spacey. Epstein's contact book connects Epstein to the NXIVM (nex-eee-um) cult. NXIVM is publicly a multi-level marketing company but the US Government states that NXIVM is a cult. NXIVM is connected to several breakaway Mormon communities in northern Mexico by procuring girls from these Mormon communities to serve in NXIVM's compounds on the north-eastern seaboard. We paint a picture of a child-trafficking route that existed in the Finders' time from the north-eastern seaboard down through Mexico and the continuation of this child-trafficking route under Epstein's supervision into the modern day. We discuss the profit motive of and the profitability of the trafficking routes. We conclude by discussing occult religious angles to Epstein's activities; the temple on his island, his obsession with improving the human genome by siring a new generation of supermen using himself as a template and the tenets of theistic Satanism and how those same tenets may apply to Epstein's activities and objectives. Attorney Andrew Morrow returns as our guest.

Join us as we continue our conversation with Karin VanNorstrand who was a first-generation moonie also know as the Unification Church. In the 2nd part of our series, Karin shares about when what it was like she arrived in New York & what it was like to participate in a mass wedding officiated by Sung Myung Moon & what lead her to ultimately leave the moonies.

Latest episode is up! ⠀ Listen now on iTunes, Spotify, or your favorite podcast catcher! ⠀ In 2nd part of our latest series, we continue our talk with Yvonne Welz & Talk about why she continued to Participate in New Age practices Even while being an active member in the Mormon Church... We also talk about what caused her to finally leave the LDS church and to stop all of her new age practices.. We also talked about some of the biggest difficulties that both ex cultists & new agers have when transitioning into biblical Christianity & the local church. ⠀ Tune in to the final part of the series and let us know what you think!

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In our latest series, we delve back into the discernment realm & speak with Hannah Cagle who spent a good amount of time in a para-church ministry SOZO which has not been without its share of controversy. Do you really have to travel inward and into your past in order to have a personal relationship with God? Is this type of practice spiritually dangerous regardless of one's sincerity? Regardless of where you stand on the role of spiritual gifts & healing, we invite you to be part of this conversation.

Join us as we continue our chat with Jon Clash about his new book That exposes many of the dangerous teachings found in the popular book and “documentary” The Secret You can get a hold of Jon’s book “Law of Attraction: A Gateway Drug to Spiritual Heroin” below 👇🏻 https://a.co/d/geC6E2Y

In our latest series, we are joined once again by former mormon missionary Dan Tate as we examine the 1st lesson that Mormon Missionaries will teach potential converts called “The Message of the Restoration of the Gospel of Jesus Christ”. Did the Christian church really go into darkness & apostasy for nearly 1800+ plus years requiring a complete restoration? Is the current mormon church even consistent with the original claims of their prophet Joseph Smith when this alleged restoration took place? If you’ve ever wondered what to expect if you ever sit down with a pair of missionaries, our guest Dan gives quite the unique perspective as someone who once believed and taught this message to others for 2 years while on his mission in clearwater Fl.

In this episode, Jeremiah Roberts and Andrew Soncrant are joined by two fascinating guests whose unique perspectives add depth to the discussion on the Ukrainian war occurring at this moment. Jacoby Nelson, a dedicated missionary in Ukraine, brings a distinctive lens to the conversation, shedding light on the intersection of faith, geopolitics, and media disinformation. Along with Jacoby is Paul Miles whose experiences in Ukraine and knowledge of the Russian Orthodox Church provides a compelling narrative highlighting the impact of disinformation in the Western World and the importance of seeking truth amidst the chaos. What is Happening in Ukraine? How did the war begin? Tune in to find out!

Welcome to this special episode where Jeremiah and Andrew along with Michael Jones of Inspiring Philosophy go over the common arguments related to Easter and its mysterious origins. What exactly is a Primary Source? Does Easter have Pagan Origins? Tune in to find out! You can find out more about Mike Jones here: https://www.youtube.com/c/inspiringphilosophy We are speaking at the Called to Freedom conference on July 28th and 29th in Simpsonville, KY, hosted by Berean Holiness. Space is limited so make sure you go to www.bereanholiness.com/conference to get your tickets! Hope to see you there! Also make sure you use the special code: CULTISH (all caps) at checkout for a discount!

Join Jeremiah and Andrew as they have a conversation with Ray Comfort of LivingWaters.com Ray Comfort is an Evangelist whose mind is set on seeking the lost for Christ. He wants the whole world to know and believe in Jesus, and in this episode, we talk to Ray about witnessing to those who are in the cults. You do not want to miss this exciting episode of Cultish with Ray Comfort! This episode is brought to you by HigherBond.com

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Recently we saw Jordan Peterson Live at his “We who wrestle with God” tour and did an impromptu podcast giving our immediate thoughts on the event. 

What exactly is Jordan Petersons spirituality & he give an accurate depiction of the Bible? 

How does he manage to be so right yet so off kilter at the same time? 

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Jeremiah and Andrew continue their interview with Wess Huff on the claims of John Marco Allegro who claims that Christianity began as a Mushroom Fertility Cult.

 

Is it true?

Did Christianity originate from Hallucinogenics?

 

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In this long-awaited podcast on the Hebrew Roots movement, Jeremiah and the Super Sleuth interview Andrew Schumacher who is the founder of the Youtube channel "The Beginning of Wisdom". In this second episode, Jeremiah, the Super Sleuth, and Andrew Schumacher dive into the differences between each offshoot of the Hebrew Roots movement along with the theological implications that grow from this fringe theology. How do you have a conversation with someone in the Hebrew Roots movement? What is Two-House Theology? You do not want to miss this long-awaited series as we dive into the Hebrew Roots movement. This episode is brought to you by: Mission First Coffee https://missionfirstcoffee.com/cultish & Forged Beard Co. https://forgedbeardco.com/cultish

Join us as we take a look at the ancient origins of yoga & its relation to the gods of India.

Is yoga just stretching?

Is there a spiritually dangerous component that’s inseparable from its practice?

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In this long-awaited series, we talk finally talk with Matt Myer who's spent nearly the last decade living next door to a cult known as "The Church of Wells". In part 1, we talk with Matt about his first interactions with them, how its leaders Sean Morris & Jake Gardner started the church, and how the Church of Wells falls into the category of a destructive cult psychologically & sociologically using measurements by cult experts Steven Hassan & Rick Allen Ross. You can find out more about Matt and his family at https://www.mattandjodymyer.com/

Join us we continue out conversation with Marcia Montenegro from CANA "Christian Answers for the New Age about "Contemplative Prayer". What is the exact history behind contemplative prayer & are there any spiritual dangers behind the current resurgence of this practice? Tune in to find out! Please consider Supporting us as we head into the new year! https://thecultishshow.com/donate

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In the third & final part of our “How to Talk to Mormon Missionaries” series we are joined once again by former Mormon missionary Dan Tate and dive into the meat and potatoes of LDS Theology derived from “Lesson Two: Plan of Salvation” from the “Preach My Gospel” handbook. Lesson One was the bridge used by the LDS to show how they are different from Christianity; and how through the Great Apostasy the truth of the gospel was lost. Lesson 2 aims to help the Investigator walk the bridge through the Ordinances of the gospel. So what is the Plan of Salvation now? How are you saved according to LDS theology? Better yet, What are the ordinances that Joseph Smith restored? If you’ve ever wondered what to expect if you ever sit down with a pair of missionaries, our guest Dan Tate gives quite the unique perspective as someone who once believed and taught this message to others for 2 years while on his mission in Florida.

Rainn Wilson who famously played Dwight Schrute on the sitcom "The Office" has recently written the bestselling book "Soul Boom" and is a member and strong proponent of the Baha'i Faith - a faith that many have not heard of but which is the most geographically widespread of all religions in the world outside of Christianity. 

This week we welcome back countercult apologist Steve Matthews as we discuss who the Baha'is are, along with their history and beliefs. Another recent interview on the Baha'is with our guest can be found here -

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In part 3, we look at a 1920s congressman from Georgia by the name of William D. Upshaw & the unique impact he ended up having on the Branham Cult. William D. Upshaw was a United States Congressman and revivalist from Georgia who was closely affiliated with William Joseph Simmons during the early years of the 1915 Ku Klux Klan and later with Roy E. Davis as Davis rose to the rank of the Imperial Wizard of the Klan. Upshaw was known as the "driest of the dries" for his position against drinking alcohol, helped turn the State of Georgia into the first "dry state", and almost single-handedly led Simmons and the Klan to victory during the 1921 Congressional Hearings. Upshaw helped promote William Branham's revivals by posing as a wheelchair invalid at Roy Davis' request, advertised other revivalists in the Voice of Healing/Latter Rain revivals, and toured with the Branham campaigns until his death in 1952. How did the exactly KLU-KLUX-KLAN formulate & how much influence did they really have in U.S. politics at that time? What role did Congressman Upshaw have in the KLAN & what sort of influence did he really have on Roy E. Davis & William Branham? Tune in to find out!"

In the 1st part of this long-awaited series, we look into the historical origins of Ellen G White & the underlying worldview that formulated the 7th Day-Adventist church. Whether you are a former or active Seventh-day Adventist, or just generally curious about the Seventh-day Adventist church, we invite you to listen in and be part of this conversation. You can find more about our guests at https://blog.lifeassuranceministries.org/author/colleentinker/ This episode is brought to you by https://higherbond.com/

In the first part of our series, we talk with Jennifer Brewer who is the author of "Free: From Legalism to Grace Breaking Out of the United Pentecostal Church". 

Jennifer  was raised since childhood in the UPC and has a unique insiders perspective on what its really like always being looked at and measured up from the length of your skirts and being told if you cut our hair, it means you are severing your relationship with God and would be losing the power you had from the angels to keep your family together.

We discuss this and much more in the 1st part of this series! 

In our Latest Series, we share our immediate thoughts upon binge-watching the recent Netflix TRUE CRIME series "Murder Among The Mormons". Who exactly was Mark Hoffman and what drove him to commit forgeries & ultimately murder that shook the Mormon Church to its core? Tune Into Our Conversation to Find out!

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In the last episode of the first season of Slow Burn of Mormon History Andrew Soncrant and Ryan McMartin tackle the Joseph Smith Translation of the Bible. 

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Join us as we expound upon our previous series on the Unification Church and talk with Karin VanNorstrand, a first-generation moonie. In the first part of our series, Karin shares about her upbringing in Germany & how the political climate of her time led her to discover the Message of Sung Myung Moon, hence becoming part of his movement.

Join us as we chat with Jinger Duggar Vuolo who grew up under the strict fundamentalist teachings of Bill Gothard. We are also joined by Jinger's husband, Jeremy, who began to question Gothard's teachings along side her on modesty, behavior, & rigid patriarchal authority. How exactly did Bill Gothard's movement rise to prominence? Were his teachings biblical or rooted in fear, superstition, & control? Is there a way to disentangle one's own faith vs deconstructing it? Tune in to find out!! Sign up for the Called to Freedom Conference at https://bereanholiness.com/conference This episode is brought you by https://www.staggsconsulting.com/cultish

In Part 3 We continue examining the history of Islam from their struggle with the rising power of the Mongols, to their connection with the Ottoman Empire, through the reformation times, and ultimately to 9/11 and modern day.

Our guest James Rayment guides us through how this history leads to the beginning of an internal decline within Islam and addresses the reality of a threat level for the Western world today. We dig into interesting topics in this episode like the language translation of the Quran and how Martin Luther was involved, and the origins of the Crescent Moon symbolism found in Islamic flags and culture today.  Part three concludes with discussing the rise and fall of the caliphate and how this led to ISIS and Al Qaida’s differing goals.

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Join us for our latest series as we were recently on the road in Utah & talked with former Mormon Jared Fawcett about his upbringing being adopted into a Mormon family & how that led him into becoming a " Ghost Hunter. What exactly is ghost hunting & why would an upbringing in Mormonism make something like that appealing? Tune in to find out!

In this episode of Cultish we continue our interview with ex-Scientologist Andrea Schwartz. After going undercover for the Church of Scientology posing as an ex member, Andrea had a radical discovery that caused her to question and rethink everything she knew while she served as a high ranking member in the Church of Scientology.

Join us as we sit down with Dr. Ray Boeche and Colin Samul and talk about the upcoming UAP/UFO disclosures scheduled for June 25, 2021. Are these interdimensional entities or could there really be intelligent life from another planet? Why do these beings like to interfere with our Nuclear programs? Do not miss this, you will not be disappointed.

Join us for the 3rd premiere episode of the much-anticipated new program from the creators at Apologia Studios: The Jesus of the Cults. One of the world’s most renowned experts on the cults, Dr. Walter Martin, wrote a book called “The Kingdom of the Cults”. In this historic work, Dr. Martin emphasized the need to “scale the language barrier” and to “define your terms” when dealing with loved-ones who are lost in a cult. There is not only the problem of the sociological and psychological manipulation of the cults. There is the problem of the language barrier and the “Jesus of the Cults”.
Listen-in as Jeremiah Roberts and Pastor Jeff Durbin work through several examples of the “Jesus of the Cults” and teach us how to engage with people lost in non-Christian cults. You can partner with Apologia Studios and help to make all of our content possible by signing up for All Access at www.apologiastudios.com. When you sign-up, you not only partner with us, but you get access to every TV show, After Show, and Apologia Academy.

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Join us for the premiere episode of the much-anticipated new program from the creators at Apologia Studios: Ground Zero Jonestown. In this episode, our hosts play through some of the actual audio from the day of the largest mass-suicide in modern history. Over 900-lives were lost (over 300 were children) under the leadership of a very complicated and dangerous cult-leader.
Jim Jones was a confused and dangerous man. He started his work as a professing Christian and as a Christian minister. However, later in his life, he distanced himself from the Judeo-Christian faith and worldview and embraced and promoted a militant Communist and Socialist vision. Jones was known for his passionate pleas for a Communist vision of the world. He was a zealous and passionate speaker who used his abilities and perversion of the Christian bible to lead hundreds to drink poisonous Kool-Aid as an act of “revolutionary suicide”.
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Join us as we talk with Wes Huff about the KJV (King James Only) movement. In part 1 we take a look at the history of the King James Bible & how it came about. We also take a brief look at some of the rigid & dogmatic assertions that many fundamentalists about the King James Bible.

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In part 2 we continue our discussion with Elijah Stephens who currently attends Bethel Church and flew out from Redding, California to be with us in studio. ⁣ ⁣ Elijah teaches BSSM classes and Bethel Equip Classes on Apologetics and the Bible and wanted to be part of the continuing conversation about the Bethel Movment ⁣ ⁣ Though Elijah has received the blessings of his leadership to come on the show and talk with us, he is not coming on as Bethel’s official representative. We discussed a broad variety of topics and while the issues surrounding Bethel are extraordinarily concerning and serious, we also hope to show they can be discussed in a civil manner the same way in which Walter Martin used to do whenever he was a guest on the Jon Ankerberg show. ⁣

In the second part of our latests series, we continue our conversation with Hana Castaneda, who grew up in the Unification Church, better known as “The Moonies”. How did Jesus Bring Hana into saving faith? What does life look like now in the Moonies? Join Jeremiah Roberts, The Super Sleuth, and Absolute Drewth as they talk to Hana about what it was like to leave Sun Myung Moon’s Korean cult know as the Moonies.

These are the stories of those who have left and survived the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society.

In this volume, Nathan Todd Fisher shares with us his experience growing up in the watchtower, from going door to door with his parents as a young child, to being disfellowshipped, to ultimately finding what he could never attain in the Watchtower.

Grace, Mercy & Forgiveness.

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like growing up in the Watchtower, and what it’s like to be on the outside after being disfellowshipped and shunned, this is definitely a series you need to listen to!

Join us as we dive off the deep end into C Street & The Cult of Right-Wing Politics. Jeremiah and Andrew are joined by Zach Lautenschlager who is the Vice President/Director of the National Association of Gun Rights. He has experience lobbying in D.C. and knows a thing or two about politics. Is there a cultish fringe within Right-Wing Politics? Is the "Family" really a cult? Do not miss this exciting series, listen now to find out!

In our latest series, we join forces with Summer & Joy from the Sheologians podcast & explore the Margret Atwoods dark dystopian vision portrayed in her best selling novel & now television series “The Handmaid's Tale”. 

Since it’s television debut on Hulu in 2017, “The Handmaid's Tale” has not only become one of the most binged television shows in history, but it has also become its own independent symbol for “Women’s Rights” in today’s intense political climate. 

Why has Atwood’s unique vision of an oppressive dystopian society where women are portrayed as second-class citizens resonated with so many & how do we respond to the underlying worldviews that are propagated in both the book & television show?

Come along with us as we join forces with Joy & Summer from Sheologians to “Un-tell” The Handmaid's Tale.

Join us as we bring back popular guest Marcia Montenegro from CANA (Christian Answers For The New Age) as we unravel the real history behind the strange & paranormal world of Witchcraft & Wicca. Where did witchcraft originate from & how can we differentiate reality from what has been sensationalized through the lens of Hollywood? How can we give real answers for those seeking for help as the world of the occult continues to explode? Tune in to find out! This episode is brought to you by Mission First Coffee https://missionfirstcoffee.com/cultish & Forged Beard Co. https://forgedbeardco.com/cultish

Join us for our long awaited epic UFU/Alien Extravaganza crossover series with Joy & Summer from the Sheologians. What do the UFO’s, DMT use, Aliens, and the Occult all have In common? Does the bible say about this phenomena?
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Join us for the 1st part of this series as we bring back previous guest Oscar Dunlap who spent nearly a decade of his life as a devoted Hebrew Israelite. What Exactly do Hebrew Israelite's believe how is that related to their deeply rooted identity? How exactly do we scale the language barrier and understand how to communicate to gospel effectively to this rapidly growing group? Tune in to find out! This episode is brought to you by Mission First Coffee https://missionfirstcoffee.com/cultish & Forged Beard Co. https://forgedbeardco.com/cultish

Due to the overwhelmingly positive response from our latest series on the UPCI, we had our guests Jeff Sully & Andrew James Levesque back on to record another volume on the (U.P.C.I) United Pentecostal Church International. Listen in as we further explore how to understand those affected by U.P.C. policies like the holiness code and how to reach out to loved ones & family members in this movement. We hope you all enjoy this additional discussion on the U.P.C.I and we hope to explore this movement again sometime soon.

In this fourth episode of "A Slow Burn of Mormon History" Andrew Soncrant and Ryan McMartin think it is crucial to discuss Mormon Theology.

What is the Plan of Salvation?

What is the Restored Gospel?

Tune in to find out!

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This week, we kick off a three-week deep dive into the International Christian Church (ICC) with a look at the current split within the movement. Many ICC members are choosing to leave and join the Restored Church Worldwide (RCW), forcing a tough decision: remain in the ICC to preserve its unity, which they’ve believed to be “the very Movement of God,” or follow other disciples into a new movement that’s excited to restore the Book of Acts in this generation. In this episode, countercult apologist Steve Matthews and former longtime ICC member Coltin Rohn examine the growing divide between the ICC and RCW, offering a third alternative grounded in Scripture for struggling ICC disciples. Don't miss this powerful episode, and be sure to tune in next week as we continue our deep dive into the roots of the ICC, the International Churches of Christ, and the Campbell-Stone Restoration Movement that laid the foundation for the creation of the Boston Church of Christ in 1979.

 

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This is a continuation of our previous episode with Hanna Cagle who spent a good amount of time in "SOZO" which specializes in the practice of recovering memories. What exactly is Recovering Memories? Is it even possible through psychological techniques to delve into the fog of the past in order to remember the trauma that's been buried deep within the subconscious mind? Or, can you become fully convinced of something traumatic from the past that in fact has never happened? Better yet what is exactly is the nature of Memory? Join us as Co-host Jeremiah becomes the Guest & opens up as he shares some of the ins and outs about this unique & controversial topic.

In our latest series we talk with Michele Kissman who spent nearly 30 years in the Worldwide Church of God otherwise known as Armstrongism. In the first part of our discussion we focus in on its founder Herbert W. Armstrong (1892–1986), who was an American newspaper advertising designer prior to starting the WWCOG. Why did his radio & television program “The World Tomorrow” with its apocalyptic vision of world events captivating to so many? What lessons can we learn from here given current events in our world? Tune in to find out!

Join us for chapter 2 of our long awaited series as we continue to look into YWAM ( Youth With A Mission). In this chapter, we speak with Derry who was an active YWAM student on several bases and is currently on active YWAM staff. In part 1 we talk extensively about the how YWAM is organized & whether or not the accusation of it being a cult holds any merit. We hope the first part of this conversation will be a catalyst for further discussion about this organization.

In our latest series we delve into the dark and world of Charles Manson and are joined by Dr Robyn Hall who obtained her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Midwestern University in 2016. ⠀ ⠀ She was saved by grace in 2011 and has been a member of Apologia Church since that time. ⠀ ⠀ Dr. Hall's primary area of expertise is in the treatment of Posttraumatic Stress resulting from various trauma. ⠀ ⠀ Her dissertation focused on the treatment of PTSD in United States combat Veterans and she completed her predoctoral internship at Arizona State Hospital. ⠀ ⠀ Until recently, Dr. Hall has worked in private practice as a Psychologist in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Hall's is currently on sabbatical to focus on her growing family.⠀ ⠀ Nearly 50 years after the Infamous murders took place. people have still tried to grasp and understand who he was and why he did what he did. ⠀ ⠀ In our first episode we start at the very beginning from his early childhood and explore many of the sociological aspects that made him who he was. ⠀ ⠀ This is the first part of our extended true crime series.

Join us as we continue our conversation with Naomi Wright, the daughter of a pseudo-Christian polygamist cult leader that you've probably never heard of. In Part 1, Naomi opened up about what it was really like growing up in a household having to constantly hide who she truly was from both her family and the outside world. Now we dive into the saving grace of Jesus Christ and the tacts that can be used to understand whether or not you are being manipulated. You can learn more about Naomi and the work she does at https://www.beemboldened.com/ & make sure to also subscribe to her YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/c/beEmboldened

In episode 2 we pick up where we left off, after Tom's original advisers were exposed in the Wikileaks dump of 2016. This led to Tom forming a second group of advisers in 2017, who now comprise the To the Stars Academy of Arts and Sciences. We begin by examining the members of TTSA and exploring the purpose of this organization. We then continue considering point #2 from Colin's article (https://thecultishshow.com/blog/engaging-et), by discussing Mr. Luis Elizondo, the intelligence officer who was central to the New York Times' ground breaking piece in 2017. We also consider the testimony of Top Gun pilot Commander David Fravor, who was also featured in that article and recently appeared on the Joe Rogan Podcast. Clearly, the government is being more open about this subject, and the media is taking it much more seriously than in the past. Finally, we end by considering the subject from a Christian worldview perspective. While some UFOs may indeed be misidentified natural phenomenon, or some secret government tests, many objects that are credibly observed do not fit neatly into these categories. What exactly is a Christian to make of Unidentified Aerial Phenomenon, which demonstrates anomalous characteristics and intelligent control? Tune in to the discussion to find out.

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Latest Episode is up! In our latest series former new ager @stevenbancarz joins us in studio again to talk with us about the Jesus of the New Age aka "The Cosmic Christ". If you ever hear someone in the New Age talk about Jesus, you will more than likely hear words "Ego"," Mindfulness", "Universal Self", "Consciousness", "little Christ", ETC. What exactly do these terms mean and is there respond a meaningful way to understand & respond to to the knowledge claims made about Jesus by the New Age? Join us as we scale the language barrior & take an extended in-depth look into what the New Age believes about Jesus and what they mean by those terms.

This is the beginning of our second series in this extended True Crime series, Jeremiah & Andrew are joined once again by Dr. Robyn Hall aka (Dr. Mind-Hunter) and the three discuss the formulation of the Manson Family during the 1967 Summer of Love. The Hippie movement was the catalyst that brought Charlie to San Fransisco, but why did He move to Los Angeles? For what reason did Charlie amass a small following? Check your favorite podcast catcher for this brand new episode of Cultish to get a glimpse of life as a Manson.

In this episode we give a critique of the popular podcast “The Rise & Fall of Mars Hill” produced by Christianity Today. Our guest Tim Zion gives some unique perspective as someone who spent over a decade attending & being on staff at Mars Hill in Seattle. -What is the driving force behind the popularity of this podcast? -Did the podcast offer any real & viable solutions to those who’ve experienced spiritual abuse or have been hurt by the church? -What lessons can we learn from what happened at Mars Hill in order to be a better beacon of hope to a world desperately looking for answers? Tune in to find out! This episode is brought to you by Mission First Coffee https://missionfirstcoffee.com/cultish & Forged Beard Co. https://forgedbeardco.com/cultish

Join us for the final part of our conversation with Colleen Tinker and Nikki Stevenson Co-Hosts of the Former Adventist podcast on whether or not Seventh-Day Adventism is a cult. This episode continues to go into detail about the great struggle that Walter Martin author of "Kingdom of the Cults" had when trying to pin down certain doctrines that the SDA believed. From the book "Questions on Doctrine" that was published by SDA, to other proponents of SDA Doctrine stating that the "Questions of Doctrine" were misleading at best, this episode brings to light the great controversy of our day which is whether or not Seventh-Day Adventism is a cult. You can find out more about Colleen Tink and Nikki Stevenson here: https://blog.lifeassuranceministries.org/author/colleentinker/ This episode was brought to you by www.higherbond.com/cultish/

Join us as we begin the first chapter of our long awaited series on YWAM (Youth With A Mission) as we talk with Haley & Alex who are 2 former students of YWAM. Are there aspects of YWAM that are cultish or best case scenario problematic? Is it fair to label YWAM as a definitive cult? We cover this and a lot other issues in the 1st part of this series and hope for this to be a catalyst for further conversation.

Is Kanye West a Masonic Illuminati puppet pretending to be a Christian in hopes of leading the church into a one-world religion under the anti-Christ? Are we witnessing the beginning of a pseudo-Christian cult produced by the world elite for the purpose of leading the church into apostasy? According to some corners of the body of Christ, and even according to some ministries, the answer to these questions is a resounding yes. Kanye is definitely a secret-society member working for Satan’s Kingdom, hiding his true agenda in plain site through symbolism. But are these charges rooted in objective, factual evidence that should hold up in God’s courtroom? And are those who bring these charges to the public abiding by God’s standard of due-process, fair trial, and righteous judgement from a presumption of innocence? Are we giving an answer before we hear (Pro. 18:13), and coming to a conclusion prior to cross-examination (Pro. 18:17)? In this episode, guest Steven Bancarz joins us to take a deeper look into the good, the bad, and the Cultish about Kanye West’s conversion. We will examine the Bibles standard of discernment, the Bibles standard of righteous judgement and due process, how we should interact with phenomena like this as a church, while also diving deep to cross-examine some of the charges that are being launched against him.

Make sure to subscribe to our brand new YouTube channel at cultishtv.com In this Episode, we take a brief look at Vladimir Putin, the relationship between the Eastern & Russian Orthodox Church, & how that is impacting the current conflict between Russia & Ukraine. Most importantly, our guests who are both Christians from Ukraine share some of the challenges that come from living in an area with all sorts of theological & geopolitical complexities that are looked over from both sides of western media. You can connect with Paul at https://linktr.ee/paulmiles & with Jacoby at https://www.youtube.com/@missionimpactalliance1033

Join us as we interview Amber Aldrich as we explore her amazing story of coming out of New Age and into the Church. Amber spent more than a decade practicing Kundalini Yoga, reading tarot cards, and engaging in Reiki Energy Healing. What is Reiki Energy Healing? How does somebody fall into Kundalini Yoga? Tune in to find out! This episode is brought to you by Redeemed Podcast. www.redeemedpodcast.org

In this long-awaited series, we finally delve into the historical origins of William Brahman & the impact of his movement known as "The Message". In part 1, we begin in the early 1920s & look at how famous historical events like the prohibition movement, the origins of the Klu Klux Klan & the infamous propaganda film "Birth of a nation" affected Branham's upbringing and how that led his family to Jeffersonville, Indiana where Branham would start the "The Message" movement. We also examine Branham's historical childhood in Indiana to see how it compares to the "Kentucky childhood" used by his stage persona. How exactly did a mass religious movement that has affected millions of people to this day start in a crime-filled town frequented by Al Capone & John Dillinger, & many others? Tune in to find out! You can find more about our guest John Collins out https://william-branham.org/site/john_collins

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Join us as we continue our extended series on Hinduism as we give a comprehensive overview of the Hindu gods & and primary sources such as the Bhagavad Gita & The Vedas.

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Join us in part 2 as we wrap up our conversation with Haley & Alex who are 2 former students of YWAM. (Youth With A Mission) We continue to expand upon many of the problematic elements of YWAM that many believe to be a catalyst for spiritual abuse. How do we address these complex issues and where should YWAM go from here? Tune in to find out !

Join us as we talk with Mike Rinder about his new book "A Billion Years: My Escape From a Life in the Highest Ranks of Scientology". Mike has an incredibly unique perspective being Scientology’s international spokesperson and head of Special Affairs focused on silencing & destroying those critical of scientology. Mike also spent an extensive amount of time alongside David Miscavige who's ruled this "Religion" with an iron fist over the last decade. We hope you all enjoy this incredible conversation about what it's like to break out of the mental prison of a destructive cult. You can get Mike's Book here: https://a.co/d/h9gWI6A This episode is brought to you by https://higherbond.com/

In our latest episode of Cultish, we are joined by Lance Sorenson who shares what it was like growing up as a Mormon in Provo, Utah. Even as a young child he began to question and have doubts about major changes taking place within the LDS at the time. This eventually led him to leave the church in-spite of the intense sociological pressure surrounding him. We hope you all enjoy this conversation as much as we did!

In part 2 of viewing the world through "Jones Colored Glasses", Co-Host Jeremiah Roberts and Cultish Researcher Andrew Soncrant wade through the claims of Jim Jones’ deity and look at the parallels of the spiritual climate & culture surrounding Jim Jones and The Peoples Temple with today showing that an event like Jonestown is perfectly capable of happening once again.

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Cultish on YouTube: cultishtv.com Cultish Website: thecultishshow.com While Jerry is out of town, Super Sleuth Andrew continues to hold down the fort Aaron Shafovaloff of Mormon Research Ministry about the many different views within Mormonism on the godhead, intelligences, and spirit babies. What exactly do Mormons believe on these subjects? Is there even a consensus? Tune in to find out! You can find out more about Aaron Shafovaloff here: https://www.mrm.org/author/aaronshaf Also check out his website: https://godneversinned.com/

Join us as we chat with Alisa Childers and Tim Barnett about their brand new book “The deconstruction of Christianity” What exactly is the deconstruction & what is the best way to address it with boldness & compassion? How is it connected to our polarizing political climate? For more from Alissa Childers... https://alisachilders.com/ For more from Tim Barnett... https://www.str.org/tim-barnett

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In Part 2 of our exclusive, we continue our conversation with Briell Decker who grew up in the FLDS ( Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints) & and became the 65th wife to Warren Jeffs at the age of 18. Shortly after, she began to heavily question the movement she grew up in just as Warren Jeffs became a fugitive from the FBI & became a household name on all the national headlines. How did this collision of worlds lead to her escape from this notorious cult? Tune in to find out! Please consider supporting us at https://thecultishshow.com/donate to help this program to continue and give cult survivors like Brielle a voice.

Join us as we talk with Youtuber Jon Clash about his involvement with the cult of Santería. What exactly is the practice & what are the spiritual dangers aligned with Santería? Tune in to find out!! You can find out more about Jon Clash at https://www.youtube.com/@JonClash

 Join us as we continue our conversation with Wes Huff about the KJV  (King James Only) movement. In part 2 we continue to look at some of the rigid & dogmatic assertions fundamentalists make about the King James Bible.

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Join us as we continue our conversation with John Collins talking about the notorious 19th faith healer John Alexander Dowie. In part 2, we look at the attempts made by Dowie to expand his empire once he returned back to the United States & talk in-depth about his "Healing Rooms" where scores of his followers died as a result instead of getting medical care. We all hope you all enjoy this historical retelling of the timeless truth that “Bad theology hurts People”. You can find out more about John Collins & his work at https://william-branham.org/site/john_collins

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Join us for this much-needed follow-up on Seventh-day Adventism.

While our initial series focused on the history of Ellen G. White and the late Dr. Walter Martin’s interactions with SDA leadership when he wrote Kingdom of the Cults, this will be a theological examination of Seventh-day Adventism and its claims.

Is Seventh-day Adventism a non-Christian cult or just a misunderstood denomination?

Our guest, Myles, is a former third-generation Adventist who runs the popular channel Answering Adventism and will be examining its theological claims by way of its primary sources to see if it passes the sniff test of orthodoxy.

In Part 1, we chat with Myles about what it was like growing up in the SDA church, what caused him to eventually leave, and the complexities of navigating the language barrier when it comes to Adventism.

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In this final segment, we continue our discussion with Jennifer Brewer (the author of "Free: From Legalism to Grace Breaking Out of the United Pentecostal Church"). ⠀ We elaborate on her turning point within the UPCI (United Pentecostal Church International). ⠀ Was it the strict standards of "Holiness" that were her breaking point? Or, was it something else altogether that caused Jennifer to question the UPCI? ⠀ Better yet, what happens to a person when they leave an organization that their whole life & identity is wrapped up in? Time in to find out!

Welcome back as we rejoin guest James Rayment to further the discussion on Islam. In this episode, we learn the history of Islam after Muhammad's death and the origins of the Quran.

We discuss the succession of Islamic leaders throughout time and compare interesting similarities of Islamic history with Mormonism. We discuss the rise and fall of the “Islamic Golden Age” and how Islam affected the world in philosophy, coffee, and more. We end with understanding the Muslim view of the Crusades and their wars with the world's greatest empires.

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In this episode, we talk with Josh Lewis from The Remnant Radio and discuss how a Charismatic can be discerning and avoid the dangers of hyper charismania. Join us as we look at some "Trump Prophecies" from 2020 & have some lively back and forth about the nature of prophecy and the implications/dangers of false prophecy. You can find out more about Josh Lewis at https://theremnantradio.com/

In "Seeking Ascension, Finding Jesus" Ex-New Ager, Theresa Gentry, shares her dramatic journey from being an eclectic spiritual practitioner to becoming a devoted follower of Jesus Christ. Her story is full of twists, turns, and supernatural encounters along the way. Theresa shares an intimate window into her traumatic past. Her coping mechanisms and addictions led to debilitating health problems which became a gateway into the New Age where she desperately searched for the answers to heal and become truly whole. Throughout over a decade of seeking, Theresa collected many spiritual titles including Ceremonial Artist, Altered Consciousness Specialist, Multi-Dimensional Priestess, Medicine Woman, Psychic, Healer and Teacher in a continued attempt to find spiritual wholeness and true healing. Her journey led her on spiritual pilgrimages all over the world from Burning Man, conscious festivals, and psychedelic ceremonies, to gathering with thousands of other seekers at Chichen Itza, the infamous Mayan Pyramid, on December 21st, 2012 with a hope and a prayer to help humanity ascend into “5D consciousness”. Despite her accumulated esoteric knowledge and spiritual insight, there was no end in sight to attaining the true peace and wholeness she longed for all her life—until she had a dramatic encounter with Jesus that changed everything. Theresa’s story will challenge Christians and New Agers alike as “Seeking Ascension, Finding Jesus” tells a powerful story about a desperate search to find wholeness, healing, and forgiveness through the New Age—and of the peace, she finally found in Jesus.

Join us as we talk with Jac Marino as she shares with us how she got involved with ritual magic at a young age & become involved with a mysterious fraternity know as the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn. What exactly is this organization & why was ritual magic practiced within a Masonic Lodge? Tune in to find out!! Please consider supporting us https://thecultishshow.com/donate