How do cults manipulate their followers? We explore a destructive ministry that hooked our dad and harmed many others.In this episode of Apostate Sisters, we’re talking about Brother Stair, a cult leader whose extreme beliefs and abusive behavior left deep scars—not only on his commune, but on families like ours. We break down the tools of control he used, how he drew in followers, and what spiritual abuse can look like, even when it’s not in your own church.We share this story not just to ex...
How do cults manipulate their followers? We explore a destructive ministry that hooked our dad and harmed many others.In this episode of Apostate Sisters, we’re talking about Brother Stair, a cult leader whose extreme beliefs and abusive behavior left deep scars—not only on his commune, but on families like ours. We break down the tools of control he used, how he drew in followers, and what spiritual abuse can look like, even when it’s not in your own church.We share this story not just to expose what happened—but to help others recognize the red flags before it’s too late. If you're recovering from religious trauma, you're not alone. We're with you.
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