I Was In A Cult
I Was In A Cult
Freddie FORTE
A podcast where we discuss being a part of religious groups that performed cult practices, and how it affected us then and now.
Episode 62 - "Shiny Happy People" E1 P2
This two-part series focuses on Episode 1 of "Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets." Holli (Episodes 53-54), Katrina (Episodes 59-60), and I discuss the newly released documentary, how the IBLP heavily influences the actions of Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar, and how it affects their children. To hear Holli's story, click here: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/TIYIznYi8Ab To hear Katrina's story, click here: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/f0kGPkYi8Ab To hear my story, click here: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/04nM5bgj8Ab This episode was brought to you by Harper Rose Sweet Shop. Order your treats today! Visit www.getsweeted.com for more details! 
Jul 10, 2023
1 hr 21 min
Episode 61 - "Shiny Happy People" E1 P1
This two-part series focuses on Episode 1 of "Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets." Holli (Episodes 53-54), Katrina (Episodes 59-60), and I discuss the newly released documentary, how the IBLP heavily influences the actions of Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar, and how it affects their children. To hear Holli's story, click here: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/TIYIznYi8Ab To hear Katrina's story, click here: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/f0kGPkYi8Ab To hear my story, click here: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/04nM5bgj8Ab This episode was brought to you by Harper Rose Sweet Shop. Order your treats today! Visit www.getsweeted.com for more details! 
Jul 3, 2023
1 hr 23 min
Episode 60 - "Katrina" (Part 2)
Born into a super religious family, Katrina, the eldest of five children, endured many heartaches early on in her life, including physical, mental, and sexual abuse. In this 2-Part interview, Katrina shares how music turned her life around and served as the catalyst for leaving toxic church ministries, and how therapy is helping her process a lot of the pain she endured in her youth. TW/CW: Mental, Physical, Verbal & Sexual Abuse. If these topics trigger you, please skip this episode.  This episode was brought to you by Harper Rose Sweet Shop. Order your treats today! Visit www.getsweeted.com for more details!
May 29, 2023
1 hr 3 min
Episode 59 - "Katrina" (Pt. 1)
Born into a super religious family, Katrina, the eldest of five children, endured many heartaches early on in her life, including physical, mental, and sexual abuse. In this 2-Part interview, Katrina shares how music turned her life around and served as the catalyst for leaving toxic church ministries, and how therapy is helping her process a lot of the pain she endured in her youth. TW/CW: Mental, Physical, Verbal & Sexual Abuse. If these topics trigger you, please skip this episode.  This episode was brought to you by Harper Rose Sweet Shop. Order your treats today! Visit www.getsweeted.com for more details!
May 22, 2023
1 hr 2 min
Episode 58 - "Derek - Your Favorite Heretics"
In this episode, Derek, one half of Your Favorite Heretics, shares his experience. Your Favorite Heretics are advocates for people in need of finding healing in their deconstruction through curiosity, wherever it may lead.  To learn more about their work, follow them on social media. Facebook FB Discussion Group:  Instagram:  Twitter:  Derek's Twitter:  This episode was brought to you by Harper Rose Sweet Shop. Order your treats today! Visit www.getsweeted.com for more details!
Apr 17, 2023
56 min
Episode 57 - "Chris Sligh"
Chris Sligh has done a lot in his life. He has performed on American Idol. He has put out albums. He's also been a part of some toxic Christian environments, and in this episode, he shares his story. TW/CW: Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Murder & Suicide. If these topics trigger you, please skip this episode.  This episode was brought to you by Harper Rose Sweet Shop. Order your treats today! Visit www.getsweeted.com for more details!
Apr 10, 2023
1 hr 6 min
Episode 56 - "Chris & the Apocalyptic Doomsday Cult" (Part 2)
In this 2-part interview, we hear from Chris, brother of Alison and brother-in-law of Jack (from the organization), and how he went from being born into an extreme religious cult to cult-ran college, and how he got out of it. This episode was brought to you by Harper Rose Sweet Shop. Order your treats today! Visit www.getsweeted.com for more details!
Apr 3, 2023
50 min
Episode 55 - "Chris & the Apocalyptic Doomsday Cult" (Part 1)
In this 2-part interview, we hear from Chris, brother of Alison and brother-in-law of Jack (from the organization), and how he went from being born into an extreme religious cult to cult-ran college, and how he got out of it.  This episode was brought to you by Harper Rose Sweet Shop. Order your treats today! Visit www.getsweeted.com for more details!
Mar 27, 2023
58 min
Episode 54 - "Holli" (Part 2)
In this episode, Holli shares her experience with two different Christian universities, a troubled marriage, and how she gained the strength to say, "enough is enough!" once and for all. TW/CW: This interview deals with Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault. Please skip this interview if it will do more harm than good. For those needing resources that deal with Domestic Violence and Self-Harm, please check out the following links below: National Domestic Violence Hotline: https://www.thehotline.org/ RAINN https://www.rainn.org Crisis Text Line https://www.crisistextline.org Suicide and Crisis Lifeline  https://988lifeline.org This episode was brought to you by Harper Rose Sweet Shop. Order your treats today! Visit www.getsweeted.com for more details!
Mar 20, 2023
1 hr
Episode 53 - "Holli" (Part 1)
In this episode, Holli shares her experience with two different Christian universities, a troubled marriage, and how she gained the strength to say, "enough is enough!" once and for all. TW/CW: This interview deals with Domestic Violence. Please skip this interview if it will do more harm than good.  For those needing resources that deal with Domestic Violence and Self-Harm, please check out the following links below: National Domestic Violence Hotline: https://www.thehotline.org/ RAINN https://www.rainn.org Crisis Text Line https://www.crisistextline.org Suicide and Crisis Lifeline  https://988lifeline.org This episode was brought to you by Harper Rose Sweet Shop. Order your treats today! Visit www.getsweeted.com for more details!
Mar 14, 2023
1 hr 2 min
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