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Seven Deadly Sinners

Sinners are often people who believe they deserve every little thing they desire, and hurting others along the way…well that’s just road kill. On a small scale it’s scary, but on the scale these people have done it it’s down right evil.

Preachers, church, your faith are your most trusted source of comfort…but what happens when that world is shattered…

Season 1 of Seven Deadly Sinners took on the world of Televangelists and cultish child sexual predator, Warren Jeffs.

Seasons 2 and 3 of Seven Deadly Sinners, we’re traveling to the depths of hell, expanding our realm and covering Preachers, Cult Leaders and Religious Organizations linked to horrific crimes…and some of these cases involve leaders who kidnap, rape and murder the ones who trust them the most.

What if, after leading you in prayer, he lures to the bedroom.

What it the same preacher who captures your heart, kidnaps your child.

What if, the priest serving you communion used those same hands to dispose of a corpse.

These Preachers committed heinous crimes – right under …your…. nose.. – with a bible next to their bed – and a cross around their neck.

Rachael O’Brien is the host of Seven Deadly Sinners, and she guides you on this hellish journey of deception all under the guise of Faith. Subscribe and listen on @applepodcasts Now Let’s close our eyes, bow our heads and buckle up.

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48: Wrath - Love Has Won Part 2 Jun 13, 2021

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Note: Much of this is a live recording on site in Crestone, Colorado w/ short recordings with locals picked up by the mic attached to my shirt, oh yes, I also know I’m breathing like truck driver, it’s allergies and apparently I’m not a dainty gal. In the UFO shop that loud noise you hear is a little kid playing a game too FYI.
We cover Amy Carlson’s bizarre death and condition of her body when found with her followers living amongst her deceased body for up to 2 months. We also get a vibe of the town of Crestone, Colorado including a stop at a UFO watchtower and a trip to the actual home Amy’s body was found in a mummified state.
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47: Wrath - Love Has Won Part 1 Jun 06, 2021

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Part 1 on one of the most bizarre and eerie cults I've ever heard of. Amy Carlson, who called herself mother God ran her cult Love Has Won alongside Jason Castillo "Father God" and did so with drunken, drug fueled rants that will make your head spin. Part 2 we are traveling to the small town in Colorado to attempt to gain more information and we will also be telling you of Amy's very recent death and the arrest of some of the cult's members.
Sources:
https://www.risingabovelhw.com/video-evidence-more love has one exposed facebookGuru MagazineDenver PostWikipedia
Dr Phil
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46: Greed - Benny Hinn Jun 01, 2021

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The theatrical Televangelist Benny Hinn!
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45: Pride - Michael Wayne Ryan Part Three May 23, 2021

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The final episode on the devil himself, Michael Wayne Ryan is here. This episode is rough, and includes the description of the sadistic crimes committed by Mike Ryan at the Rulo, Nebraska farm, he turned into a paramilitary compound. There is also some resolve though, and a bit of hope that even brainwashed followers can turn their lives around and feel real remorse.
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SOURCES:
Evil Harvest by Rod Colvin
Journal Star
News Press Now
Hiawathaworldonline.com
Netnebraska.org
https://law.justia.com/cases/nebraska/supreme-court/1989/946-0.html
The Lucifer Effect by Phillip Zombardo
Deadly Cults Oxygen
Evil Lives Here Id Discovery
Wikipedia

44: Pride - Michael Wayne Ryan Part Two May 16, 2021

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Michael Wayne Ryan, started a small cult in Rulo, Nebraska and committed some of the most heinous crimes the midwest has ever seen.
Sources:
Evil Harvest by Rod Covin
https://law.justia.com/cases/nebraska/supreme-court/1989/946-0.html
https://murderpedia.org/male.R/r/ryan-michael-wayne.htm
Deadly Cults Oxygen
Evil Lives Here ID Discovery
Netnebraska.org
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43: Pride- Michael Wayne Ryan Part One May 09, 2021

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One of the worst monsters of the midwest Michael Wayne Ryan get's his inspiration of hate and his start as a rural Nebraska cult leader, from white supremicist preacher James Wickstrom. Part 1 discusses the influence of Wickstrom on Ryan and Part 2 will go into the cult and the horrific murders at Michael Ryan's hands.
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Sources:
Southern Poverty Law Center
Wikipedia
Light Up the Couch Podcast
ABC 7 Chicago
Oxygen's Deadly Cults
Phil Donahue Show
Evil Harvest book by Rod Colvin

42: Gluttony - The Kingston Clan Part Three May 02, 2021

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41: Gluttony - The Kingston Clan Part Two Apr 26, 2021

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The Kingston Clan, also known as The Order is a Mormon based group that is far more like an organized crime family and cult than religious organization. It is also a place of child abuse (court cases verify), neglected Sister Wives due to Polygamist practices (former members report this), Incest (court cases verify), and spiritual abuse (former members report).
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Production, writing and research by host Rachael O’Brien
Production, music and sound editing by Greg Hunter
Research and writing assistance by Kate Kodman
Sources:
https://www.sltrib.com/opinion/commentary/2014/11/19/op-ed-lds-church-should-make-clear-smith-was-wrong-to-take-14-year-old-wife/ Secrets and Wives: The Hidden World of Polygamy by Sanjiv Bhattacharya
Escaping Polygamy on Lifetime and A&E
Whistleblowers on Paramount PlusSalt Lake TribuneA Year in Polygamy Podcast
https://carollynnpearson.com/ghostofeternalpolygamy education.comNational Geographic The Herald JournalRolling Stonedeseret.comSalt Lake City TribuneOfficial Journal of the American Academy of PediatricsPsychology TodayPhoenix New Times
https://www.jessicachristensenblog.com Associated Press. (2004). Judge rules two Kingston children were abused. Cult Education Institute.Dethman, L. (2004). Polygamist accused of child abuse. Deseret News Utah.Dethman, L. (2004). Polygamist falls short in naming children. Deseret News Utah.Reed, T. Associated Press Writer. (2004). State alleges child abuse and neglect of Kingston clan member. Salt Lake Tribune.Thomson, L. (2007). Justices uphold return of Kingston children to mother. Deseret News Utah.

40: Introducing In God We Lust Apr 21, 2021

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A woman named Becki is lounging by the pool at the Fontainebleau Hotel when she decides to proposition a strapping pool attendant. Go on a date with her...and her husband. What begins as an unconventional proposition will soon throw them all into the international spotlight. And that’s because the couple is none other than Jerry Falwell Jr. and his wife Becki, two of the most powerful figures in Evangelical America.
Wondery presents In God We Lust, hosted by Brooke Siffrin and Aricia Skidmore-Williams of Even the Rich. A story of an alluring sex scandal, power, money and a very public fall from grace. When word of their affair fell into the wrong hands it led to political extortion and a public outing that brought Jerry Falwell Jr.’s empire crashing down.
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39: Gluttony - The Kingston Clan Apr 16, 2021

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The most dangerous polygamist group, you've probably never heard of!
Sources:
Secrets and Wives: The Hidden World of Mormon Polygamy by Sanjiv Bhattacharya
https://www.amazon.com/Secrets-and-Wives-audiobook/dp/B00E0QZ0Z0/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
Several articles in Salt Lake Tribune
Fox News https://aeon.co/essays/how-cult-leaders-brainwash-followers-for-total-control
https://www.splcenter.org/fighting-hate/intelligence-report/2017/blood-cult
A Year in Polygamy Podcast
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/year-of-polygamy-podcast/id961407356
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