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Cults

Summary: Mystery. Manipulation. Murder. Cults are associated with all of these. But what really goes on inside a cult? More specifically, what goes on inside the minds of people who join cults and leaders who start them? Every Tuesday, Greg and Vanessa (co-hosts of the podcast Serial Killers) explore the history and psychology behind the most notorious cults. Cults is part of the Parcast Network and is a Cutler Media production. 

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 E49: Sahaja Yoga Movement - Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:49:46

Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi is the founder of the Sahaja Yoga Movement, a form of meditation meant to help practitioners unlock an inner awareness. She began with good intentions, as an activist in the Indian independence movement of the 1940s. As she gained a reputation for healing the sick, she grew in prominence as a spiritual leader. How did this spiritual role model turn into the leader of a cult? Sponsors! Monster Caffe - Available in Vanilla, Mocha, and Salted Caramel. Care/of - Get 25% off your first month of personalized Care/of vitamins at TakeCareOf.com and enter code CULTS. Madison Reed - Get 10% off plus Free Shipping on your first color kit at Madison-Reed.com with promo code: CULTS. RXBAR - Get 25% off your first order at  RXBAR.com/CULTS and enter promo code CULTS at checkout.

 E48: Church Universal and Triumphant Pt. 2 - Elizabeth Prophet | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:48:58

Elizabeth Clare Prophet was the charismatic leader of the Church Universal and Triumphant who had no problem recruiting members. Not even her incorrect prognostication that the world would end by nuclear war in March of 1990 could shake her members’ devotion. But could their faith withstand the public disillusionment and exit of the cult by her own children? Sponsors! Facebook - Click on the ‘Facebook Watch’ icon or follow the Sacred Lies show page for new episodes on Fridays. Monster Energy - Caffé Monster: Chill it down, Shake it up, Enjoy! Available in Vanilla, Mocha, and Salted Caramel. Madison Reed - Go to Madison-Reed.com to get 10% off plus Free Shipping on your first color kit with promo code: CULTS.

 E47: Church Universal and Triumphant - Elizabeth Prophet | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:53:22

When Mark Prophet died suddenly of a stroke in 1973, Elizabeth Clare Prophet usurped his position as the leader of Summit Lighthouse, and changed its name to Church Universal and Triumphant. After several visions and messages from her masters, Elizabeth Prophet declared to her followers that the Apocalypse was approaching rapidly. Would they believe her narrative, and follow her into underground bomb shelters to avoid humankind's impending doom? Sponsors! Facebook - Click on the ‘Facebook Watch’ icon or follow the Sacred Lies show page for new episodes on Fridays. SimpliSafe - Go today to SimpliSafe.com/Cults Madison Reed - Get 10% off plus Free Shipping on your first color kit at Madison-Reed.com with promo code: CULTS. Quip - Quip starts at just $25 and, if you go to GetQuip.com/CULTS right now, you’ll get your first refill pack FREE with a QUIP electric toothbrush.

 E46: Raëlism Pt. 2 - Claude Vorilhon | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:56:27

Raël recruited members through his media appearances. The more appearances he made, the more books he sold, and the more followers he got. Controversy over sexual practices at Raelian events crossed the line for some, and drove interest for others. But what would his members do when they learned of his quest to make human clones? Sponsors! Facebook - Click on the ‘Facebook Watch’ icon or follow the Sacred Lies show page for new episodes on Fridays. Madison Reed - Get 10% off plus Free Shipping on your first color kit at Madison-Reed.com with promo code: CULTS.

 E45: Raëlism - Claude Vorilhon | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:54:43

While on a nature walk in his native France, 27-year old Claude Vorilhon saw a small, alien spacecraft land in front of him. A four foot tall affable humanoid named Yahweh emerged and told Vorilhon to relay the encounter to all mankind —  who will be judged for eternity based upon their reaction. But, who would believe him without any proof? Sponsors! USA Network - THE SINNER returns with a new story, Wednesday August 1st at 10, 9 central on USA Network. Madison Reed - Get 10% off plus Free Shipping on your first color kit at Madison-Reed.com with promo code: CULTS.

 E44: Order of the Solar Temple Pt. 2 - Joseph Di Mambro | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:45:20

Joseph Di Mambro and Luc Jouret founded The Order of the Solar Temple. They told their followers that the world would end in 1995, but if they killed themselves, they would be reborn on the star Sirius. Then one night in October of 1994, 48 members of the Orders of the Solar Temple died across two continents. How were Di Mambro and Jouret able to convince so many followers to die for something they likely knew not to be true? Sponsors! Madison Reed - Get 10% off plus Free Shipping on your first color kit at Madison-Reed.com and use promo code: CULTS. Simple Contacts - Get $20 off by going to simplecontacts.com/CULTS or enter code CULTS at checkout. Quip - Quip starts at just $25 and, if you go to GetQuip.com/CULTS right now, you’ll get your first refill pack FREE with a QUIP electric toothbrush.

 E43: Order of the Solar Temple - Joseph Di Mambro | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:43:08

Joseph Di Mambro was no stranger when it came to new religious movements. He had joined a few of them as a young adult, and when he decided to start his own, he had a hard time getting followers. With the help of Luc Jouret, the two founded The Order of the Solar Temple. Their goal was to unlock the secret knowledge of the universe, but it ultimately would lead to their deaths. Sponsors! SimpliSafe - Go today to SimpliSafe.com/Cults. Madison Reed - Get 10% off plus Free Shipping on your first color kit at Madison-Reed.com with promo code: CULTS.

 E42: Leopard Society | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:45:37

For the past 150 years, members of the Leopard Society in West Africa dressed in leopard skins and brutally murdered over six-dozen victims. The murders were so gruesome that at first, it was speculated actual leopards caused these deaths. It was later discovered that these killings were part of a cannibalistic ritual that involving the distillation of an elixir from the boiled blood and organs of the victim.   Sponsors! As a thank you to our loyal listeners, this episode of Cults is brought to you completely ad free. Enjoy the episode.

 E41: The Narcosatanists Pt. 2 - Adolfo de Jesús Constanzo | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:55:39

Adolfo de Jesus Constanzo founded the Narcosatanists in Mexico City in 1985. He was able to keep his few but loyal followers by his side as he murdered victims in the name of ancient gods. But the killing of an American college student would ultimately lead to the end of the Narcosatanists and the demise of Adolfo de Jesus Constanzo. Sponsors! Casper - ​Get $50 toward select mattresses by visiting Casper.com/CULTS and using CULTS at checkout. Quip - Go to GetQuip.com/Cults right now, you’ll get your first refill pack free with a Quip electric toothbrush

 E40: The Narcosatanists - Adolfo de Jesús Constanzo | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:53:59

Adolfo de Jesús Constanzo spent his early life training in the mystical religions of Santería and Palo Mayombe. Those close to him placed no value on the lives of those who didn’t subscribe to the religions. As he got older, this philosophy would play a large part in his founding of the Narcosatanists. Sponsors! The Serial Killers Live Tour will be covering Jeffrey Dahmer

 E39: The Moonies Pt. 2 - Sun Myung Moon | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:53:52

Sun Myung Moon's church used a well-practiced set of tactics on each prospective cult member. Once inside the cult, members fell deeper into church's doctrine. What were these tactics and what made it so difficult for members to leave? Sponsors! SimpliSafe - Go to SimpliSafe.com/cults for their best home security offer!

 E38: The Moonies - Sun Myung Moon | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:04:02

Sun Myung Moon was the son of farmers who converted from Confucianism to Christianity when he was about 10 years old. As he grew older, he became so devoted to his religion that he founded his first church, Kwang-Ya, in his mid-twenties. A decade later, he would found the Unification Church and develop it into a multi-billion dollar global business empire. After this podcast, listen to Vanessa’s new podcast Great Women of Business wherever you listen to podcasts! Sponsors! Quip - Quip starts at just $25 and, if you go to GetQuip.com/Cults right now, you’ll get your first refill pack FREE with a QUIP electric toothbrush

 E37: Oneida Community Pt. 2 - John Humphrey Noyes | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:51:39

John Humphrey Noyes’ Oneida Community practiced polyamory long before the free love movement of the 1960s. But his pioneering community had a darker side to it. We’ll uncover the alarming practices intended to serve the perverse sexual needs of Noyes and the community leaders, including a sexual initiation policy for young children, a eugenics program, and incest. Sponsors! Parcast Newsletter - Go to Parcast.com and sign up for our newsletter to never miss any Parcast news!

 E36: Oneida Community - John Humphrey Noyes | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:50:06

John Humphrey Noyes grew up crippled by social anxiety. He overcame his anxiety when he began preaching and came to embrace Perfectionism. He would later declare that he would be the leader in establishing the Kingdom of God on earth. By converting his siblings, their spouses, and his own mother, he was on his way to starting the Oneida Community. Sponsors! Puppy Spot - For a limited time, get access to the PuppySpot VIP Program, with discounts on everything you need for your new puppy - from food to walking services at Puppyspot.com/Cults Away - For $20 off a suitcase, visit AwayTravel.com/Cults and use promo code CULTS during checkout!

 E35: Twelve Tribes Pt. 2 - Elbert Spriggs | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:43:20

The Twelve Tribes has numerous communities still active around the world. Since its founding in the early 1970s, the group has run afoul of law enforcement for issues involving child labor and abuse. Are the allegations unfair discrimination against its believers as they claim, or is something more sinister going on? Sponsors! Quip - Quip starts at just $25 and, if you go to GetQuip.COM/CULTS right now, you’ll get your first refill pack FREE with a QUIP electric toothbrush. Tripping.com - Save time and money when you book the vacation home of your dreams, with Tripping.com/CULTS! Amazon Music - New customers, start your 30-day free trial at amazonmusic.com!

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