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#179 The Armed Forces - United States Marine Corps - Interview With a Female Veteran Jun 17, 2022

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In this episode I speak with D, a female veteran of the US Marine Corps. In this instalment, D talks about her many brushes with death, her recruitment into and time with the US Marine Corps and what her life looked like after being a part of this high-demand organisation. I am thankful that I was given the chance to have this conversation and thankful for D's contribution to the show. I find her strength and positivity inspiring.Cult Vault Shop - cultvaultpodcast.com/shopCrimecon UK 2022 - https://www.crimecon.co.uk/Get In TouchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultvaultpod/Twitter: https://twitter.com/CultVaultPodTumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/cultvaultReddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/Cult-VaultGmail: cultvaultpodcast@gmail.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thecultvaultSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/cultvaultpodcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

#178 Sukyo Mahikari - With Special Guest Ronit Plank Jun 09, 2022

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In this episode, Ronit lends us her tender voice to read the testimony of a survivor of the Japanese New Religious Movement known as Sukyo Mahikari. With little known about the group around the world, it is imperative to share experiences where possible and through her written responses to interview questions, Alice is allowing us to do just that.Sukyo Mahikari Prayer Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AS5Zreiio1MSupport - http://www.mahikariexposed.comhttps://seeingred.cyouThank you so much Ronit for collaborating with me on this project. To find Ronit and her work follow her website that includes details of her memoir "When She Comes Back" and her current podcast "Let's Talk Memoir"https://ronitplank.com/CRIMECON UK 2022Falling Out with Elgen Strait Podcast - www.fallingoutpod.comCult Vault Shop - cultvaultpodcast.com/shopCrimecon UK 2022 - https://www.crimecon.co.uk/Get In TouchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultvaultpod/Twitter: https://twitter.com/CultVaultPodTumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/cultvaultReddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/Cult-VaultGmail: cultvaultpodcast@gmail.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thecultvaultSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/cultvaultpodcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

#177 KwaSizabantu - Interview with Author Erika Bornman Jun 03, 2022

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In this episode I speak with author Erika Bornman who has been on a mission to highlight the abuses of those involved with KwaSizabantu. A survivor of this religious movement, Erika has used her story and experiences to expose how leadership have abused and exploited members for decades. Not only has she penned this incredible book, she has been working tirelessly with other victims and survivors, collecting their testimonies and showing the world exactly what happens at KSB to congregants and most notably - to children. TW - comes with themes of systemic child abuse and child sexual abuse, themes of grooming and shunning. Erika's book "Mission of Malice" - https://www.amazon.com/Erika-Bornman/e/B09CF126MC%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_shareExodus - https://specialprojects.news24.com/exodus-kwasizabantu/index.htmlKSB Alert & Daniel's Essay's - https://ksb-alert.com/CRIMECON UK 2022Falling Out with Elgen Strait Podcast - www.fallingoutpod.comCult Vault Shop - cultvaultpodcast.com/shopCrimecon UK 2022 - https://www.crimecon.co.uk/Get In TouchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultvaultpod/Twitter: https://twitter.com/CultVaultPodTumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/cultvaultReddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/Cult-VaultGmail: cultvaultpodcast@gmail.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thecultvaultSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/cultvaultpodcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

#175 Conversion to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints May 27, 2022

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In this episode I speak with Jon who was converted to the LDS church. He journey into Mormonism started with a brief interaction with fellow members at a bus stop and soon his life changed forever. Jon talks us through the high-demands of the church and what is expected of individuals in order to get permission to enter certain parts of LDS temples and take part in various ceremonies. Jon also speaks about the difficulty in deconstructing his experiences once he decided to leave the Mormon faith. Jon has done incredible research and provided many resources including his own work - https://jlamothe.net/https://www.exmormon.org/https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=mormon+storieshttps://quitmormon.com/CRIMECON UK 2022 Falling Out with Elgen Strait Podcast - www.fallingoutpod.comCult Vault Shop - cultvaultpodcast.com/shopCrimecon UK 2022 - https://www.crimecon.co.uk/Get In TouchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultvaultpod/Twitter: https://twitter.com/CultVaultPodTumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/cultvaultReddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/Cult-VaultGmail: cultvaultpodcast@gmail.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thecultvaultSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/cultvaultpodcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

#174 The Body - An Interview with Journalist Syran Warner May 20, 2022

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This week I chat with investigative journalist Syran Warner about his life leading up to cult journalism and how he decided to pursue looking into a group known as "The Body". Since we had this conversation there have been huge developments in the case. You can learn more about all of this by visiting the links below or by waiting for our update episode which I hope to bring to you soon.Syran's Website/Online Magazine - https://thebodyintl.com/Syran's TikTok @syranwarner - https://www.tiktok.com/search?lang=en&q=%40syranwarner&t=1653052903304Troubled';s Call to Action for Indigenous Residential School Survivors & Their LinkTree - https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=rgUQqcLltNQ&feature=emb_title&ab_channel=Troubledhttps://linktr.ee/talktroubledFalling Out with Elgen Strait Podcast - www.fallingoutpod.comCult Vault Shop - cultvaultpodcast.com/shopCrimecon UK 2022 - https://www.crimecon.co.uk/Get In TouchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultvaultpod/Twitter: https://twitter.com/CultVaultPodTumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/cultvaultReddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/Cult-VaultGmail: cultvaultpodcast@gmail.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thecultvaultSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/cultvaultpodcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

#173 Children of God - Interview with a British Survivor May 13, 2022

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In this episode I chat with Angela about her experiences growing up in the Children of God with a focus on the discipline given to young children, the constant upheaval and destabilisation thrown onto members, family separation and human trafficking. This episode contains sensitive themes including child abuse so please listen with discretion. From second generation Children of God member to thriving survivor with an extensive further education and a powerful voice, Angela is now advocating for others by using her experiences to highlight systemic abuse still on-going in the now-called Family International. Falling Out with Elgen Strait Podcast - www.fallingoutpod.comCult Vault Shop - cultvaultpodcast.com/shopCrimecon UK 2022 - https://www.crimecon.co.uk/Get In TouchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultvaultpod/Twitter: https://twitter.com/CultVaultPodTumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/cultvaultReddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/Cult-VaultGmail: cultvaultpodcast@gmail.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thecultvaultSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/cultvaultpodcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

#172 Interview with Author Heather Grace Heath - "Lovingly Abused" - A Conversation About The Institute for Basic Life Principles, Advanced May 06, 2022

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In this episode I chat with the incredible author Heather Grace Heath about her memoir "Lovingly Abused - A True Story of Overcoming Cults, Gaslighting & Legal Educational Neglect". We discuss her life growing up in Bill Gothard's IBLP & ATI and the problems around homeschooling and educational neglect. From Heather's website - In this highly relevant memoir, blending raw honesty and humor, Heather Heath’s story begins with her mother’s search for escape from childhood trauma, becoming perfect prey for a cult. It follows Heather’s coming of age journey while enduring gaslighting, educational neglect, suicide attempts, purity culture, realizing she was in a cult once she was physically trapped, the painful choice to be shunned for becoming a paramedic, marriage, divorce, spiritual deconstruction, trusting again, reluctantly homeschooling through a pandemic, and finally discovering her own faith. Giving each reader insight into a hidden world using pop-culture comparisons, you’ll feel as if you were having a real-life conversation with her. This book’s mission is to raise public awareness of hidden children all over America who are legally educationally neglected under the guise of religion. Seeing one such family on TV is a cult’s convenient distraction from the thousands of women and children who are invisible. Heather has committed to distribute fifteen percent of the book’s sales profits to The Coalition for Responsible Home Education, The Vashti Initiative, and The Amish Heritage Foundation; non-profits supporting a child’s right to an education and providing guidance to those leaving the abusive practices hidden behind religion, with little to no resources for independence. As similar non-profits emerge and funds allow, more of her profits will be allocated to them. Heather's Website - https://heathergraceheath.com/Falling Out with Elgen Strait Podcast - www.fallingoutpod.comCult Vault Shop - cultvaultpodcast.com/shopCrimecon UK 2022 - https://www.crimecon.co.uk/Get In TouchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultvaultpod/Twitter: https://twitter.com/CultVaultPodTumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/cultvaultReddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/Cult-VaultGmail: cultvaultpodcast@gmail.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thecultvaultSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/cultvaultpodcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

#171 World Mission Society Church of God - Interview With a Loved One Apr 29, 2022

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A big sister, a best friend, a confidant, a sounding board. All of these things were found in one person for Lindsey - her sibling Toni. But things became difficult in their relationship when Toni was introduced to a new church and quickly funnelled into the high-demand of the World Mission Society Church of God. This is a loved one's account of watching a family member lose themselves, how it feels to watch the separation grow and how important it is to remain non-judgemental and continue communication with that loved one wherever possible so that when the time comes, they find their way back to you. Part 2/2Toni and Lindsey host a podcast together called "Playing in Traffic" - http://www.playingintrafficpod.com/Falling Out with Elgen Strait Podcast - www.fallingoutpod.comCult Vault Shop - cultvaultpodcast.com/shopCrimecon UK 2022 - https://www.crimecon.co.uk/Get In TouchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultvaultpod/Twitter: https://twitter.com/CultVaultPodTumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/cultvaultReddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/Cult-VaultGmail: cultvaultpodcast@gmail.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thecultvaultSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/cultvaultpodcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

#169 World Mission Society Church of God - Interview with a Former Deaconess Apr 22, 2022

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In part 1 of this 2 part series, I chat with WMSCOG former-Deaconess Toni who talks us through her experiences in converting to this South Korean Christian Sect and her rapid integration into the high-demands of the movement and her subsequent burn-out and divorce from WMSCOG. Part 2 will be an interview with Toni's sister Lindsey who speaks to her experiences watching her sister fall into this religious group.Toni and Lindsey host a podcast together called "Playing in Traffic" - http://www.playingintrafficpod.com/Falling Out with Elgen Strait Podcast - www.fallingoutpod.comCult Vault Shop - cultvaultpodcast.com/shopCrimecon UK 2022 - https://www.crimecon.co.uk/Get In TouchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultvaultpod/Twitter: https://twitter.com/CultVaultPodTumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/cultvaultReddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/Cult-VaultGmail: cultvaultpodcast@gmail.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thecultvaultSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/cultvaultpodcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

#168 La Luz del Mundo / LLDM - Interview with Dario/Mr Speak Your Mind Apr 15, 2022

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In this episode I speak with Dario, a former member of Iglesia La Luz del Mundo, also known as LDM and/or LLDM. Dario has taken to speaking out about the church and its accusation of historical abuse which has been covered up for a number of years. Dario also speaks about the high-demand practices in place, the shunning and weaponising of family members and how he uses rap and the spoken word to express his emotions and thoughts throughout his deconstructing of growing up in LLDM.Dario is also the moderator at https://www.reddit.com/r/cultsurvivors/and active in the https://www.reddit.com/r/exlldm/ community. You can find Dario and all of his work here: https://unitedmasters.com/m/mrspeakyourmindFalling Out with Elgen Strait Podcast - www.fallingoutpod.comCult Vault Shop - cultvaultpodcast.com/shopCrimecon UK 2022 - https://www.crimecon.co.uk/Get In TouchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultvaultpod/Twitter: https://twitter.com/CultVaultPodTumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/cultvaultReddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/Cult-VaultGmail: cultvaultpodcast@gmail.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thecultvaultSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/cultvaultpodcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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