Let's Talk About Sects

Let's Talk About Sects is an award-winning monthly podcast focusing on a different cult each episode. Sarah takes a storytelling, deep dive approach, looking at the history of a sect's leaders, the recruitment of members, their experiences, psychological aspects, and notable incidents during its existence.

You can support us on Patreon, with a one-off donation, or grab some merch. Sarah Steel's debut book Do As I Say is available now.

“A fascinating and well-researched look into cults and the charismatic leaders behind them.” Peter Wells, The Sydney Morning Herald

“A fantastic examination of sects, cults, and religion… a fact-based program that’ll hook you in and keep you coming back for more.” Zach Johnston, Uproxx

“Cleverly named, meticulously researched.” Elena Nicolaou, Refinery29

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“I study cults and sects and for this reason listen to many podcasts on these subjects. This one is by far the best.” Apple Podcasts review from a US listener

“Best podcast about cults I’ve found.” Apple Podcasts review from an Australian listener

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Episoder(109)

Xenos / Dwell – Part 1

Xenos / Dwell – Part 1

Xenos was originally set up as a leaderless group that rejected the structures and trappings of mainstream churches. Springing forth from the Jesus Movement of the late 1960s and early 1970s, it focus...

12 Okt 202357min

Theatre of All Possibilities / Odyssey Study Group

Theatre of All Possibilities / Odyssey Study Group

In many ways, this theatre troupe and Fourth Way school became the most secretive this podcast has looked into yet. Most members didn’t know each other’s jobs, marital status, or even surnames. They d...

12 Sep 20231h 2min

International Cult Awareness Month: Andrew Pledger and BJU

International Cult Awareness Month: Andrew Pledger and BJU

Andrew Pledger was raised in the Independent Fundamental Baptist movement, and after completing his homeschool education, attended Bob Jones University. He is the creator of the limited podcast Surviv...

22 Aug 20231h 59min

International Cult Awareness Month: Sarah

International Cult Awareness Month: Sarah

Sarah is a cult survivor, domestic violence survivor, and a survivor of trafficking and modern slavery. She wouldn’t have been able to name these things as she was experiencing them, or even for some ...

15 Aug 202347min

International Cult Awareness Month: Carol Merchasin

International Cult Awareness Month: Carol Merchasin

Carol Merchasin spent many years as an employment lawyer. She has also been a partner in the Philadelphia office of Morgan, Lewis & Bockius and director of Morgan Lewis Resources. She has conducted do...

8 Aug 202353min

International Cult Awareness Month: Lisa Kendall

International Cult Awareness Month: Lisa Kendall

Lisa Kendall spent the ages of 9-19 in The Move of God, Sam Fife's apocalyptic cult. Today, she devotes her time to working on policy changes that will help former cult members and children in high-de...

1 Aug 202346min

Interview Episode: When the World Didn't End with Guinevere Turner

Interview Episode: When the World Didn't End with Guinevere Turner

Guinevere Turner grew up in The Lyman Family, a group she now understands was a cult, but at the time was the only family she knew. Guinevere has recently released her memoir When the World Didn't End...

13 Jun 202359min

Interview Episode: Rosanna Overcomer

Interview Episode: Rosanna Overcomer

Gloriavale Christian Community has been in the news recently in New Zealand for court cases around labour and servitude, and there are further cases happening as well. To understand more about the his...

27 Apr 202351min

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