Interview with Mark Jones, the Quora guy
Mark Jones is an ex Jehovah's Witness who has carved out a niche for himself in one of the most influential and read question-and-answer websites - Quora. Mark has over 14 thousand followers on Quora ...
28 Elo 20211h 3min
Bonus Conversation: Born-in Cult Member Recovery
Stephen talks to Producer Bob about the research of Sofia Klufas, presenter at the International Cultic Studies Association convention, into the experience of second and third generation cult members,...
26 Elo 20211h 5min
Avoiding the 'Pit of Despair'
Today we discuss our personal strategies to avoid falling into the 'pit of despair' - a feeling of anxiety about self and the world. Leaving an all encompassing groups can leave a person feeling overw...
24 Elo 202157min
A voice from inside: Interview with Geoffrey Wallis
Geoffrey Wallis is a current Jehovah's Witness who has written a book about what it's like to be a Physically In, Mentally Out (PIMO) Jehovah's Witness. Geoffrey has a fascinating perspective coupled ...
21 Elo 20211h 5min
Personality Profiles
Stephen has a bit of a rant about the documentary 'Persona: The Dark Truth Behind Personality Tests. Also, what are psychometrics? Do they say anything interesting? Are they all born equal? Is there a...
17 Elo 202153min
Prophecy Special: England's Most Famous Prophetess
A special episode of the podcast with a visit to Knaresborough, Yorkshire, the home of Mother Shipton, England's most famous Prophetess and the archetype of what we now think of as the traditional Wit...
14 Elo 202158min
The Matrix as Metaphor
So many cult escapees cite the movie The Matrix as a metaphor to describe the leaving process. Today we explore why, and how it can be interpreted as a way to make sense of the leaving process. Warnin...
10 Elo 20211h 3min
A life in the Moonies: Interview with Elgen Strait
Elgen was born to a 'matched couple' in the Unification Church, better known as the Moonies. He talks to us about his experience growing up as a 'Blessed Child'. He explains the theology and philosoph...
7 Elo 20211h 15min
