Cults: What You Need to Know! Interview with Anna Kitko

2023-08-15

CULTS. Have you ever wondered about the ins-and-outs of cults? Have you or a loved one had experience with a cult? If so, you’re not alone! Join us as we interview Anna Kitko, Cult Specialist, who graciously and concisely answers our questions about how cults recruit, who they might prey on, why someone might be enticed to join [and leave!], what abuses can occur, and identifies some of the red flags to look out for indicating that a cult may be at hand. Anna shares about the mental health issues she typically sees in practice, gives an overview of how she treats s...

CULTS. Have you ever wondered about the ins-and-outs of cults? Have you or a loved one had experience with a cult? If so, you’re not alone! Join us as we interview Anna Kitko, Cult Specialist, who graciously and concisely answers our questions about how cults recruit, who they might prey on, why someone might be enticed to join [and leave!], what abuses can occur, and identifies some of the red flags to look out for indicating that a cult may be at hand. Anna shares about the mental health issues she typically sees in practice, gives an overview of how she treats symptomology, and shares oh-so important resources with us.

Anna Kitko is a Christian Apologist and Professor and has a Master of Arts Degree in Biblical Studies. She is near completion of her 2nd Master’s Degree in the area of Science in the Psychology of Coercive Control and is currently under supervision for her licensure as a Clinical Pastoral Therapist.

RESOURCES DISCUSSED in this episode:

Anna Kitko’s YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@annakitko

Integrated Wellness, Inc… Clinic with Anna Kitko: www.integratedwellnesstn.com

Be Emboldened Ministries: www.beemboldened.com

Ratio Christi Ministries: www.ratiochristi.org

International Cultic Studies Association: www.icsahome.com

Cultish Podcast: www.thecultishshow.com

Disciple Making (Book) written by Kenneth M. Smith and Caleb D. Smith: https://www.amazon.com/Disciplemaking-Kenneth-Smith/dp/1633572455

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