Cult Talk with Erin Martin
Summary: Erin Martin was born in a cult. Now she’s obsessed with learning about cults from the people who know them best: Survivors. Cult Talk takes you inside ex-cult members’ stories one group at a time, one survivor at a time. Cult Talk: a conversation, not an investigation.
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To wrap up season one of Cult Talk, cult expert and author Diane Benscoter joins us to share her story of joining the Moonies, how brainwashing works, and why coercive control is so damaging to and powerful over those in its grip. (Part 2 of 2) Segments: - A Rape of the Soul - You Own Prison Guard - Helping At-Risk People Find Diane's memoir, Shoes Of A Servant on Amazon, or anywhere you buy books. Follow Diane on Twitter. Watch Diane's "Own Your Brain" video series on YouTube. Cult Talk Social Media links - Twitter @CultTalk / Instagram @culttalk / Facebook Group: Cult Talk with Erin Martin See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
To wrap up season one of Cult Talk, cult expert and author Diane Benscoter joins us to share her story of joining the Moonies, how brainwashing works, and why coercive control is so damaging to and powerful over those in its grip. (Part 1 of 2) Segments: - Joining the Moonies - Psychological Chains - Assaulted Find Diane's memoir, Shoes Of A Servant on Amazon, or anywhere you buy books. Follow Diane on Twitter. Watch Diane's "Own Your Brain" video series on YouTube. Cult Talk Social Media links - Twitter @CultTalk / Instagram @culttalk / Facebook Group: Cult Talk with Erin Martin See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Darlene Griffith joined COBU when it was in its infancy and known by its original name, The Forever Family. It's there that she met her husband, slowly realized Stewart's false teachings, and ultimately, found her way out of the group. (Part 2 of 2) - I Was My Own Counselor - The Paradox - Why Are They So Special? Cult Talk Social Media links - Twitter @CultTalk / Instagram @culttalk / Facebook Group: Cult Talk with Erin Martin See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Darlene Griffith joined COBU when it was in its infancy and known by its original name, The Forever Family. It's there that she met her husband, slowly realized Stewart's false teachings, and ultimately, found her way out of the group. (Part 1 of 2) - A Spiritual Longing - Transitioning From God to Stewart - A House of Cards Cult Talk Social Media links - Twitter @CultTalk / Instagram @culttalk / Facebook Group: Cult Talk with Erin Martin See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
David Patteson joins Erin to discuss his memories of COBU and what led him to create a new graphic novel about his time among Stewart Trail's "sheep." (Part two of two) Segments: - Becoming A Ghost - Leaving COBU and Finding The Middle Ground - Writing The Book Find David's graphic novel "The Cult" on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Cult-True-Story-David-Patteson/dp/0999725467 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
David Patteson joins Erin to discuss his memories of COBU and what led him to create a new graphic novel about his time among Stewart Trail's "sheep." (Part one of two) Segments: - Is This Guy In A Cult? - A Hole That Needs To Be Filled Find David's graphic novel "The Cult" on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Cult-True-Story-David-Patteson/dp/0999725467 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Erin talks to Tod Burros about his experience in the Church of Bible Understanding (COBU) cult. (Part 2 of 2) - A Vicious Circle - Learning To Be Human - Was Stewart a Sociopath? Follow Cult Talk on Instagram @culttalk and Twitter @CultTalk Join the Cult Talk with Erin Martin Facebook group - click on "groups" to search on FB or click here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/392834007920576/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Erin talks to Tod Burros about his experience in the Church of Bible Understanding (COBU) cult. (Part 1 of 2) - A Testimony of My Experience - The Big Lie - A Kind and Gentle Reprogramming - A Prayer Group Follow Cult Talk on Instagram @culttalk and Twitter @CultTalk Join the Cult Talk with Erin Martin Facebook group - click on "groups" to search on FB or click here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/392834007920576/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Erin talks to Catherine Armstrong about her 12 years in the Church of Bible Understanding (COBU) cult. (Part 2 of 2) - "When You’re Ready to Get Serious With Jesus" - What Happens Now? Follow Cult Talk on Instagram @culttalk and Twitter @CultTalk Join the Cult Talk with Erin Martin Facebook group (click on "groups" to search on FB or click here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/392834007920576/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Erin talks to Catherine Armstrong about her 12 years in the Church of Bible Understanding (COBU) cult. (Part 1 of 2) - Recruiting into COBU - Color Ranking and Getting Out - Going Back and trying to be “The Right Woman" Follow Cult Talk on Instagram @culttalk and Twitter @CultTalk Join the Cult Talk with Erin Martin Facebook group (click on "groups" to search on FB or click here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/392834007920576/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Erin talks to James LaRue about his 14 years in the Church of Bible Understanding (COBU) cult. James is currently an artist and author who writes about his experiences in the COBU and explores the psychology of “total institutions” – a concept applied by cults throughout history, and a framework that makes it very difficult for members to escape. (Part 2 of 2) Follow Cult Talk on Instagram @culttalk and Twitter @CultTalk Join the Cult Talk with Erin Martin Facebook group (click on "groups" to search on FB or click here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/392834007920576/) James’ website: Everything You Wanted to Know About COBU (But Were Afraid to Ask) James’ Facebook Page: Cobu Stories on Facebook Find James’ books Amazon: Captive Congregation & The Tangled Web Explore James’ artwork: James LaRue Illustrations See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Erin talks to James LaRue about his 14 years in the Church of Bible Understanding (COBU) cult. James is currently an artist and author who writes about his experiences in the COBU and explores the psychology of “total institutions” – a concept applied by cults throughout history, and a framework that makes it very difficult for members to escape. (Part 1 of 2) Follow Cult Talk on Instagram @culttalk and Twitter @CultTalk Join the Cult Talk with Erin Martin Facebook group (click on "groups" to search on FB or click here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/392834007920576/) James’ website: Everything You Wanted to Know About COBU (But Were Afraid to Ask) James’ Facebook Page: Cobu Stories on Facebook Find James’ books Amazon: Captive Congregation & The Tangled Web Explore James’ artwork: James LaRue Illustrations See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
My mother, Judy, tells the story of leaving COBU for good and what "regular" life was like afterward. Chapters: - Leaving the COBU at last - What do we do now? Follow Cult Talk on Instagram @culttalk and Twitter @CultTalk Join the Cult Talk with Erin Martin Facebook group (click on "groups" to search on FB or click here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/392834007920576/) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
My mother, Judy, begins her escape from COBU with our family...only to return once more. Chapters: - Leaving the First Time - Haiti Follow Cult Talk on Instagram @culttalk and Twitter @CultTalk Join the Cult Talk with Erin Martin Facebook group (click on "groups" to search on FB or click here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/392834007920576/) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
My mother, Judy, starts to see the warning signs of Stewart’s control & abuse. Chapters: - A Slow Drip / Family Unit - Why Can't Stewart Be Like That? - Stewart Gets Divorced Follow Cult Talk on Instagram @culttalk and Twitter @CultTalk Join the Cult Talk with Erin Martin Facebook group (click on "groups" to search on FB or click here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/392834007920576/) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.