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    Dear Franklin Jones

    Producer Jonathan Hirsch had a childhood much like yours — except his family had a secret. They were followers of a controversial spiritual leader named Franklin Jones. To Jonathan’s parents, Franklin Jones was a god, but to people outside the group, Jones was a cult leader. Now, Jonathan is going back, trying to find out what happened — and whether the group really did become a cult.

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    The Mind Is Burning: Epilogue Jul 07, 2025
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    A preview of my memoir for Dear Franklin Jones listeners. THE MIND IS BURNING: Losing my Father to a Cult and Dementia is available as an audiobook. You can order your copy now from TheMindisBurning.com or wherever audiobooks are sold.

    The Mind Is Burning: Chapter 1 May 13, 2025
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    Purchase The Mind is Burning at themindisburning.com or wherever audiobooks are sold.

    The Mind Is Burning: Prologue Apr 22, 2025
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    A preview of my memoir for Dear Franklin Jones listeners. THE MIND IS BURNING: Losing my Father to a Cult and Dementia is on sale May 13th and will only be available as an audiobook. You can pre-order your copy now from TheMindisBurning.com or wherever audiobooks are sold.

    Introducing: The Mind Is Burning Apr 11, 2025
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    A very special announcement for fans of Dear Franklin Jones. Introducing my memoir and audiobook. THE MIND IS BURNING: Losing my Father to a Cult and Dementia is on sale May 13th and will only be available as an audiobook. You can pre-order your copy now from TheMindisBurning.com or wherever audiobooks are sold.

    Chapter 7: Maybe Apr 11, 2018
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    An epilogue: what happened to my parents, Jones, and me.

    Music by Ray Lynch:

    “Falling in the Garden” from the album “Deep Breakfast” -- Amazon, iTunes

    “The Oh of Pleasure” from the album “Deep Breakfast” -- Amazon, iTunes

    “Clouds Below Your Knees ” from the album “No Blue Thing” -- Amazon, iTunes

    “Celestial Soda Pop” from the album “Deep Breakfast” -- Amazon, iTunes

    This episode is brought to you by Madison Reed (www.madison-reed.com [madison-reed.com]) and Acer (www.acer.com [acer.com]).

    For more info, go to dearfranklinjones.com.

    Chapter 6: Gone Apr 04, 2018
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    Everything falls apart. For more info, go to dearfranklinjones.com.

    Music by Ray Lynch:

    “Clouds Below Your Knees ” from the album “No Blue Thing” -- Amazon, iTunes

    “Green Is Here” from the album “Sky of Mind” -- Amazon, iTunes

    “Falling in the Garden” from the album “Deep Breakfast” -- Amazon, iTunes

    “The Oh of Pleasure” from the album “Deep Breakfast” -- Amazon, iTunes

    “Celestial Soda Pop” from the album “Deep Breakfast” -- Amazon, iTunes

    “Here & Never Found” from the album “No Blue Thing” -- Amazon, iTunes

    This episode is brought to you by Madison Reed (www.madison-reed.com), Acer (www.acer.com), and Casper (www.casper.com)

    Chapter 5: Initiation Mar 28, 2018
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    I choose to join the group and finally meet Jones. For more info, go to dearfranklinjones.com.

    Music by Ray Lynch:

    “Here & Never Found” from the album “No Blue Thing” -- Amazon, iTunes

    “What to Remember to Be Happy” from the album “Truth is the Only Profound” -- iTunes

    “Pastorale” from the album “Deep Breakfast” -- Amazon, iTunes

    “Falling in the Garden” from the album “Deep Breakfast” -- Amazon, iTunes

    “Celestial Soda Pop” from the album “Deep Breakfast” -- Amazon, iTunes

    This episode is brought to you by Madison Reed (www.madison-reed.com) and Acer (www.acer.com).

    Chapter 4: The Fire Mar 21, 2018
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    My parents get closer and closer to Jones.

    Music by Ray Lynch:

    “Here & Never Found” from the album “No Blue Thing” -- Amazon, iTunes

    “What to Remember to Be Happy” from the album “Truth is the Only Profound” -- iTunes

    “Pastorale” from the album “Deep Breakfast” -- Amazon, iTunes

    “Falling in the Garden” from the album “Deep Breakfast” -- Amazon, iTunes

    “Celestial Soda Pop” from the album “Deep Breakfast” -- Amazon, iTunes

    This episode is brought to you by Madison Reed (www.madison-reed.com) and Acer (www.acer.com).

    Chapter 3: The Accusations and The Radiant Presence Mar 14, 2018
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    The group becomes infamous.

    Music by Ray Lynch:

    “Falling in the Garden” from the album “Deep Breakfast” -- Amazon, iTunes

    “Celestial Soda Pop” from the album “Deep Breakfast” -- Amazon, iTunes

    “Rhythm in the Pews” from the album “Deep Breakfast” -- Amazon, iTunes

    This episode is brought to you by Madison Reed (www.madison-reed.com).

    Chapter 2: Origin Myths Mar 07, 2018
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    How a guy from Long Island became ‘the original giver king.'

    Music by Ray Lynch:

    “Falling in the Garden” from the album “Deep Breakfast” -- Amazon, iTunes

    “The Oh of Pleasure” from the album “Deep Breakfast” -- Amazon, iTunes

    “Rhythm in the Pews” from the album “Deep Breakfast” -- Amazon, iTunes

    “Your Feeling Shoulders” from the album “Deep Breakfast” -- Amazon, iTunes

    “No Blue Thing” from the album “No Blue Thing” -- Amazon, iTunes

    “Falling in the Garden” from the album “Deep Breakfast” -- Amazon, iTunes

    “Celestial Soda Pop” from the album “Deep Breakfast” -- Amazon, iTunes

    This episode is brought to you by Madison Reed (madison-reed.com).

    To listen to all of Dear Franklin Jones now without ads, subscribe to Stitcher Premium.

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