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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode List

17 - Cult Expert, Ex-Moonie & Author, Diane Benscoter (Part 2)

Feb 13th, 2019 7:00 AM

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 SoulYou Own Prison GuardHelping At-Risk PeopleFind 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

16 - Cult Expert, Ex-Moonie & Author, Diane Benscoter (Part 1)

Feb 6th, 2019 7:00 AM

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 MooniesPsychological Chains AssaultedFind 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

15 - Ex-COBU Member, Darlene Griffith (Part 2)

Jan 30th, 2019 7:00 AM

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 CounselorThe ParadoxWhy Are They So Special? Cult Talk Social Media links - Twitter @CultTalk / Instagram @culttalk / Facebook Group: Cult Talk with Erin Martin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

14 - Ex-COBU Member, Darlene Griffith (Part 1)

Jan 23rd, 2019 7:00 AM

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 LongingTransitioning From God to StewartA House of CardsCult Talk Social Media links - Twitter @CultTalk / Instagram @culttalk / Facebook Group: Cult Talk with Erin Martin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

13 - Graphic Novel Author of "The Cult" & Ex-COBU Member, David Patteson (Part 2)

Jan 16th, 2019 7:00 AM

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 GhostLeaving COBU and Finding The Middle GroundWriting The BookFind David's graphic novel "The Cult" on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Cult-True-Story-David-Patteson/dp/0999725467 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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