On the next episode of the podcast: Samie grew up in The Twelve Tribes, a religious organization that began in Tennessee in the 1970s. According to former members, The Twelve Tribes beliefs fall somewhere between Judaism and Christianity. Although Samie was taught growing up that she was one of the new chosen people, treatment of … More Episode About The Twelve Tribes Coming Soon!
The host of Generation Cult was recently interviewed on another podcast called IndoctriNation. It’s hosted by Rachel Bernstein, who was just a guest on our last episode titled “Let’s Call an Expert!” Today we will share the interview from Rachel’s show IndoctriNation. We hope you aren’t confused. Just listen. Check out this episode!
Although we love a good personal story, we also love a good expert — so we’re going to call one. For this show we’re chatting with family therapist and cult specialist Rachel Bernstein, who has spent 27 years counseling people who grew up in high-demand groups. She’ll tell us about common struggles these people face … More Episode 5 is Now Live
The Generation Cult podcast is now recording out of a new space in downtown Oakland. We’re excited to be in a studio (with padded walls and soundproofing and low ceilings and all of that good stuff!) and hope to bring you better sound quality for future episodes. Episode 5: Let’s Call An Expert! airs Monday, … More New Studio
Coming up on the next episode of Generation Cult: While the format of the podcast typically focuses on one or two people sharing their stories about growing up in a cult, this episode is going to be a bit different. We’re going to chat with family therapist and cult specialist Rachel Bernstein, who has spent … More Let’s Call an Expert!
Episode 4 of Generation Cult is now available. Here’s a link to the show on Stitcher. If you get a chance, leave us a review! https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/generation-cult
Andre is a professional makeup artist. He grew up in Canada as a Jehovah Witness and struggled to fit in. He first lost friends because his parents separated, and the community didn’t approve that he went to live with his mom. But he was able to gain approval and find his place again when he spent … More Episode 4 of Generation Cult Airs Friday
Coming up on the next episode of Generation Cult: Meet Kourtney. She grew up a devout Jehovah Witness. Although she recognized as a young teen the problems arising in her life — abuse in her family, systematic misogyny within the religion, confusing accusations of wrong doing – she just dug her heals in deeper to … More Up Next: Jehovah Witnesses
Our next episode, sharing two stories about growing up in Scientology and what it’s like to leave, is now live! We hope you’ve been enjoying Generation Cult and thank you for making it to our third episode. This is a good one (well, all of them are good!) but we realize people take a particular … More Ep. 3: Thetans Anonymous
You may recognize Generation Cult’s next guest, Christi, who recently appeared on an episode of the A&E television show “Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath.” On Friday, July 20, she will join us on Generation Cult’s Episode 3: “Thetans Anonymous” to discuss her story in more detail, including the Church of Scientology’s reaction to her … More A show about Scientology airs Friday
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