In God's Name: An Unseen Cult

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**In God’s Name: An Unseen Cult**

In the 1970s, the Jesus People movement took California by storm. Out of the Jesus People movement, George Geftakys established a following that would reach across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, Asia, and Africa. With over 75 established sister churches, none of which took a name, Geftakys flew under the radar for decades while establishing abusive systems of control over his flock, all in the name of God. This podcast will show listeners what life inside this cult was like, as told exclusively by former members.

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2 - Do You Remember Your Mat? Feb 16, 2025

TW: Child abuse.

It's all very complicated.

Names have been removed for my own legal protection.

PRODUCER: Grace Elizabeth MUSIC: Stephen Velasco ShadyDave

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SFX Tracks: JoeDeshon

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CITATION: Robinson, Funk, Beth, Bush. "Changing Beliefs About Corporal Punishment: Increasing Knowledge About Ineffectiveness to Build more Consistent Moral and Informational Beliefs." Journal of Behavioral Education, Vol 14, No 2 (June 2005). pp. 117-139.

IG: @ingodsnamepod EMAIL: ingodsnamepod@gmail.com

1 - How Would You Describe Your Childhood? Feb 02, 2025

Whoops, ripped the bandaid off.

PRODUCER: Grace Elizabeth MUSIC: Stephen Velasco ShadyDave IG: @ingodsnamepod EMAIL: ingodsnamepod@gmail.com

No Concept of a Future Jan 19, 2025

Season 2 coming soon...

MUSIC: Stephen Velasco

BONUS: Margaret Sep 17, 2024

In a world where no one is innocent, all we can do is our best.

PRODUCER: Grace Elizabeth MUSIC: Stephen Velasco ShadyDave IG: @ingodsnamepod EMAIL: ingodsnamepod@gmail.com

BONUS: On Writing Trauma with Generation Cult Aug 04, 2024

Dhyana Levey and I discuss an academic paper on researching trauma that indirectly impacts the self.

Full article available here:

Denejkina, Anna. (2019). Writing Trauma. 10.4324/9780429201707-5.

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BONUS: Q&A May 31, 2024

You had (some) questions and I have (some) answers!

Leave me a voicemail at 949-346-2227

MUSIC: Stephen Velasco

Podcasts Mentioned:

Was I In A Cult?

https://open.spotify.com/show/43lKIk7Tt69S4tdCpHWCnH

Generation Cult

https://open.spotify.com/show/1rP7SzbAYNJURd7QTq5UAa

7 - The End Apr 07, 2024

TW: graphic descriptions of domestic violence.

“Perhaps truth and humility go together; so many lies come from our pride.” - Graham Greene, The Quiet American A special thank you to those of you who trusted me with your truth. PRODUCER: Grace Elizabeth EDITOR: Chris A. MUSIC: Stephen Velasco ShadyDave IG: @ingodsnamepod EMAIL: ingodsnamepod@gmail.com

6 - The Departed Mar 24, 2024

In loving memory of the future we thought we knew.

PRODUCER: Grace Elizabeth EDITOR: Chris A. MUSIC: Stephen Velasco ShadyDave IG: @ingodsnamepod EMAIL: ingodsnamepod@gmail.com

5 - The Children Mar 10, 2024

TW: Child Abuse

The kids aren't alright...

PRODUCER: Grace Elizabeth EDITOR: Chris A. MUSIC: Stephen Velasco ShadyDave IG: @ingodsnamepod EMAIL: ingodsnamepod@gmail.com

4 - The Ephesians Wife Feb 25, 2024

TW: Extreme misogyny, emotional, physical, sexual abuse. They say marriage is bliss. For some, that bliss is short lived. PRODUCER: Grace Elizabeth EDITOR: Chris A. MUSIC: Stephen Velasco ShadyDave IG: @ingodsnamepod EMAIL: ingodsnamepod@gmail.com

3 - The Work/ers Feb 11, 2024

TW: mentions of suicide.

Welcome to your new life. Structure is great until it isn't.

PRODUCER: Grace Elizabeth

EDITOR: Chris A.

MUSIC: Stephen Velasco

ShadyDave

IG: @ingodsnamepod

EMAIL: ingodsnamepod@gmail.com

2 - The Recruit Jan 28, 2024

Entering adulthood is scary. Finding yourself entrenched in a cult is surprisingly easy.

PRODUCER: Grace Elizabeth

EDITOR: Chris A.

MUSIC: Stephen Velasco

ShadyDave

IG: @ingodsnamepod

EMAIL: ingodsnamepod@gmail.com

1 - The Founding Jan 14, 2024

In the beginning there was a man and a vision. Both were probably more complicated than that... PRODUCER: Grace Elizabeth EDITOR: Chris A. MUSIC: Stephen Velasco ShadyDave IG: @ingodsnamepod EMAIL: ingodsnamepod@gmail.com

"I'm Gonna Quote George Geftakys..." Jan 10, 2024

In God's Name: An Unseen Cult, coming soon... PRODUCER: Grace Elizabeth EDITOR: Chris A. MUSIC: Stephen Velasco IG: InGodsNamePod EMAIL: ingodsnamepod@gmail.com

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