Growing Up In Polygamy22 Juni 2024

From FLDS to Jonestown: Unmasking the Parallels Between Warren Jeffs and Jim Jones

In this compelling episode, Sam, a former member of the FLDS community draws chilling parallels between the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (FLDS) and the People's Temple led by Jim Jones. Delving into the manipulative tactics and authoritarian control wielded by leaders Warren Jeffs and Jim Jones, the video explores the dangerous dynamics that can lead to tragic outcomes like the Jonestown massacre. With firsthand insights and a deep understanding of the FLDS community, Sam and Melissa shed light on the urgent need to prevent a similar tragedy within the FLDS. Join us as we uncover the dark similarities and work towards a safer future for those still trapped under oppressive regimes. Join our NEW Patreon HERE: https://patreon.com/growingupinpolygamy If you or someone you love has left polygamy and needs assistance, please reach out to "Holding Out HELP" at 801-548-3492 or visit their website at www.holdingouthelp.org Chapters: 00:00:00 - People happy to be in Jonestown 00:03:08 - Similarities with Jonestown and FLDS Community 00:04:44 - The Charismatic Leader 00:06:21 - Feeling a Sense of Community and Love 00:08:11 - The Concept of a Self-sustaining Community 00:09:46 - Changing Beliefs and Paranoid Utopias 00:11:21 - Manipulative Tactics of Cult Leaders 00:12:54 - Labor in Cults and the Pursuit of Power 00:14:30 - The Desire for Control and Power 00:16:05 - Happy to be There 00:17:39 - Desperateness and Tensions Rise 00:19:06 - The Turning of Jim Jones 00:20:40 - Jim Jones and his hatred for politicians 00:22:15 - The Power of Hate and Love 00:23:59 - The Influence of Emotions and Common Goals At Growing Up In Polygamy our mission is to "Create compassion for communities that have been misunderstood, marginalized and/or abused by their leaders, and to empower those who have left by giving them a platform to share their stories with the world." If you would like to DONATE to this cause you can do so here: https://donorbox.org/growing-up-in-polygamy

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I Was Kicked Out of "The Order" for Being Gay | Val's Story Part 2

In Part 2 of Val Snow's story, we continue our conversation about growing up inside the Kingston Clan, also known as "The Order."After spending years trying to reconcile who he was with what he had be...

27 Juni 44min

My Father Had 14 Wives and 160+ Children | Growing Up in "The Order"

In this episode, we sit down with Val Snow to hear his incredible story of growing up inside the Kingston Clan, also known as "The Order," one of the most secretive polygamous groups in the United Sta...

24 Juni 54min

Gloriavale Says It's Changed... But Has It Really? | Devotion Finale Reaction

In the final episode of "Devotion: Obedience or Betrayal?", Gloriavale faces growing legal pressure while leaders work to convince the public, and the government, that the abuses of the past are behin...

20 Juni 34min

Can You Separate the Leader from the Crimes? | Devotion: Obedience or Betrayal Ep. 2

In Episode 2 of Devotion: Obedience or Betrayal, we dive into one of the most difficult questions any faith community can face: Can you separate a religious leader's contributions from their crimes?As...

17 Juni 32min

Devotion: Obedience or Betrayal? The FLDS Parallels Are Impossible to Ignore | Episode 1 Reaction

Devotion: Obedience or Betrayal? tells the story of Gloriavale, a closed religious community in New Zealand that was founded on promises of faith, unity, and a better way of life. As former members of...

13 Juni 33min

Why Kingston Clan Leaders Go to Prison for Fraud—Not Abuse | With @TheAmandaRaeGrant

For years, the Kingston Clan, also known as The Order, has been accused of abuse, exploitation, forced marriages, and maintaining a system that prioritizes power and control over the well-being of its...

6 Juni 31min

The Warning Signs Were There All Along | Unchosen Finale Reaction

In the finale of Unchosen, the story takes a disturbing turn as manipulation, control, and blind trust collide in ways that felt all too familiar to us.As former members of high-control religious grou...

30 Maj 39min

Given to Samuel Bateman | Nomz Reveals What Happened Next | Pt. 2

In Part 2 of our interview with Nomz from the documentary Trust Me: The False Prophet, we continue her powerful story as she opens up about being given to Samuel Bateman and what life was really like ...

23 Maj 48min