Marcy and Dee go over six questions to ask yourself to determine if you may be in a cult. We discuss differences in ethical and non-ethical practices of spiritual organizations. How would you define a cult? Do you think think the definition is too broad?   If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse, please call the US national abuse hotline: 1-800-799-7233  Resources:  https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/shame-and-silence-recognizing-spiritual-abuse-0201175  Umbrella Rebellion is a podcast where we share our experience in the ATI/IBLP and fundamental cults. We are on a journey of healing and exposing the teachings that lead to and justify abuse. It is our hope that those that are experiencing abuse can find support and escape from it.   Leave a Tip: https://ko-fi.com/umbrellarebellion  We hope that you will join the Umbrella Rebellion.  https://www.umbrellarebellion.com  Merch: https://umbrella-rebellion-podcast.creator-spring.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UmbrellaRebellion  Facebook Support group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/236656771132912/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/umbrellarebellion/ #areyouinacult #questionstoaskifyouareinacult #religiouscults #spiritualcults #escapingacult #cultsurvivor #ATI, #IBLP #AdvancedTrainingInstitute #fundamentalist #iblp #instituteinbasiclifeprinciples #advancedtraininginstitute #religiouscults #religioustrauma #exposingabuse #umbrellaofprotection #whatisiblp #whatisiblpcult #womeniniblp #ati #billgothard #cult #cults #womeninati #leavingcults #leavingati #leavingiblp #leavingifb #umbrellarebellion #jointherebellion #bearebel --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/umbrellarebellion/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/umbrellarebellion/support

Marcy and Dee go over the spiritual abuse checklist. We expound on our experience with this type of abuse and how we are handling teaching our children about religion and spirituality and finding the line between teaching and abuse.    As former cult members, we experienced many of the factors of spiritual abuse without realizing it until we were out.    If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse, please call the US national abuse hotline: 1-800-799-7233   Resources: https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/shame-and-silence-recognizing-spiritual-abuse-0201175   Umbrella Rebellion is a podcast where we share our experience in the ATI/IBLP and fundamental cults. We are on a journey of healing and exposing the teachings that lead to and justify abuse. It is our hope that those that are experiencing abuse can find support and escape from it.    Leave a Tip: https://ko-fi.com/umbrellarebellion  We hope that you will join the Umbrella Rebellion.   https://www.umbrellarebellion.com  Merch: https://umbrella-rebellion-podcast.creator-spring.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UmbrellaRebellion  Facebook Support group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/236656771132912/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/umbrellarebellion/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/umbrellarebellion/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/umbrellarebellion/support

Dee and Marcy go over some of the signs of financial abuse. We talk about some of the ways we were controlled by finances in our previous relationships and healthy finances for relationships.    If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse, please call the national abuse hotline: 1-800-799-7233   Resources: https://nnedv.org/content/about-financial-abuse/#:~:text=Stealing%20the%20victim's%20identity%2C%20property,%E2%80%9Ccheating%20or%20misusing%20benefits.%E2%80%9D Umbrella Rebellion is a podcast where we share our experience in the ATI/IBLP and fundamental cults. We are on a journey of healing and exposing the teachings that lead to and justify abuse. It is our hope that those that are experiencing abuse can find support and escape from it.   Leave a Tip: https://ko-fi.com/umbrellarebellion  We hope that you will join the Umbrella Rebellion.   https://www.umbrellarebellion.com  Merch: https://umbrella-rebellion-podcast.creator-spring.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UmbrellaRebellion  Facebook Support group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/236656771132912/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/umbrellarebellion/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@umbrellarebellion --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/umbrellarebellion/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/umbrellarebellion/support

Marcy and Dee discuss the second type of abuse in our series, emotional abuse. We share a checklist we found online to help identify what emotional abuse is, and we share some personal experiences from our previous relationships.    If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse, please call the national abuse hotline: 1-800-799-7233   This video is sponsored by BetterHelp. Umbrella Rebellion listeners can receive 10% off their first month using this link: https://betterhelp.com/umbrellarebellion  Umbrella Rebellion is a podcast where we share our experience in the ATI/IBLP and fundamental cults. We are on a journey of healing and exposing the teachings that lead to and justify abuse. It is our hope that those that are experiencing abuse can find support and escape from it.    We hope that you will join the Umbrella Rebellion.   https://www.umbrellarebellion.com Merch: https://umbrella-rebellion-podcast.creator-spring.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UmbrellaRebellion  Facebook Support group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/236656771132912/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/umbrellarebellion/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/umbrellarebellion/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/umbrellarebellion/support

Dee and Marcy start the mental health series by going over what Verbal Abuse is. We start by discussing the difference between a normal argument and abuse, then we cover some red flags to watch out for. We share our personal experience with this type of abuse and how it may look in an unhealthy relationship so you can avoid these behaviors or identify them if they are happening to you.   If you or someone you know is experiencing or suspects they be experiencing any type of abuse, please call the national abuse hotline: 1-800-799-7233 This video is sponsored by Better Help. Umbrella Rebellion listeners can receive 10% off their first month using this link: www.betterhelp.com/umbrellarebellion Umbrella Rebellion is a podcast where we share our experience in the ATI/IBLP and fundamental cults. We are on a journey of healing and exposing the teachings that lead to and justify abuse. It is our hope that those that are experiencing abuse can find support and escape from it. We hope that you will join the Umbrella Rebellion. https://www.umbrellarebellion.com Merch: https://umbrella-rebellion-podcast.creator-spring.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UmbrellaRebellion Facebook Support group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/236656771132912/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/umbrellarebellion --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/umbrellarebellion/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/umbrellarebellion/support

Marcy and Dee will be discussing relationships after trauma. How we have navigated new relationships and tips on preparing for marriage with a new partner.    Here on Umbrella Rebellion, we are sharing our experience in the ATI/IBLP and Fundamental Cults. We are on a journey of healing and exposing the teachings that lead to and justify abuse. It is our hope that those that are experiencing abuse can find support and escape from it.    We hope that you will join the Umbrella Rebellion. We hope that you will join the Umbrella Rebellion.   https://www.umbrellarebellion.com   Merch: https://umbrella-rebellion-podcast.creator-spring.com   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UmbrellaRebellion   Facebook Support group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/236656771132912/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/umbrellarebellion/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/umbrellarebellion/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/umbrellarebellion/support

#Pride #PrideMonth #VashtiInitiative  Marcy and Dee Support Pride Month, and Dee share a surprise announcement about why. Make sure you subscribe and are prepared for season two coming soon. Dee's Story on Vashti Initiative Blog: https://vashtiinitiative.org/personal-stories/f/i-no-longer-hide-who-i-am Umbrella Rebellion is a podcast where we share our experience in the ATI/IBLP and fundamental cults. We are on a journey of healing and exposing the teachings that lead to and justify abuse. It is our hope that those that are experiencing abuse can find support and escape from it. We hope that you will join the Umbrella Rebellion. https://www.umbrellarebellion.com Merch: https://umbrella-rebellion-podcast.creator-spring.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UmbrellaRebellion Facebook Support group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/236656771132912/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/umbrellarebellion --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/umbrellarebellion/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/umbrellarebellion/support

We will discuss news of Bobye Holt and her role in the Duggar trial. We will also take a dive into the abyss that is Bill Gothard's website. Dee is joined by a guest co-host due to Marcy feeling unwell. Thank you so much Michelle for filling in!  Please go support Michelle by visiting her YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8ts Umbrella Rebellion is a podcast where we share our experience in the ATI/IBLP and fundamental cults. We are on a journey of healing and exposing the teachings that lead to and justify abuse. It is our hope that those that are experiencing abuse can find support and escape from it.   Shout out to Down the Rabbit Hole at Bedtime for featuring Umbrella Rebellion on one of their videos. You can find the comment from Bobye Holt here.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hB1rRrHMBs&t=119s Also, a big thank you to the SoJo Files for providing the pre trial transcripts for us to use. You can visit SoJo Files here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnmhrEHC4TSaTNdHjozhEew  We hope that you will join the Umbrella Rebellion.    https://www.umbrellarebellion.com  Merch: https://umbrella-rebellion-podcast.creator-spring.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UmbrellaRebellion  Facebook Support group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/236656771132912/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/umbrellarebellion --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/umbrellarebellion/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/umbrellarebellion/support

Marcy and Dee discuss their outlook on the Roe v Wade opinion leak. We discuss our personal beliefs on abortion and how the cult had influenced us in the past on this topic. Dee shares some important statistics on abortion, child abuse, and foster care.    Umbrella Rebellion is a podcast where we share our experience in the ATI/IBLP and fundamental cults. We are on a journey of healing and exposing the teachings that lead to and justify abuse. It is our hope that those that are experiencing abuse can find support and escape from it.  This podcast is sponsored by Better Help. Umbrella Rebellion listeners can receive 10% off their first month using this link: www.betterhelp.com/umbrellarebellion    We hope that you will join the Umbrella Rebellion.  https://www.umbrellarebellion.com  Merch: https://umbrella-rebellion-podcast.creator-spring.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UmbrellaRebellion  Facebook Support group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/236656771132912/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/umbrellarebellion/ Sources:  https://www.childrensdefense.org/state-of-americas-children/soac-2021-child-welfare/ https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/70/ss/ss7009a1.htm https://americanspcc.org/child-maltreatment-statistics/#:~:text=124%2C360%20children%20received%20foster%20care,9.3%25 https://www.focusforhealth.org/sex-abuse-and-the-foster-care-system/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/umbrellarebellion/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/umbrellarebellion/support

Dee came across a post from a survivor and it really motivated her to come up with some ideas on how we can use our platform to help fellow survivors.  Dee reads the Prodigal Daughter's post she found in a survivor group and the vision for helping this young woman.     You can shop her wish list here: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/9GYP46SWT3G6?ref_=wl_share  We both want to do so much more than we can right now. With your help, we can make a difference in this person's life, and hopefully, we can help more in the future.    Umbrella Rebellion is a podcast where we share our experience in the ATI/IBLP and fundamental cults. We are on a journey of healing and exposing the teachings that lead to and justify abuse. We hope that those who are experiencing abuse can find support and escape from it.    We hope that you will join the Umbrella Rebellion.   Merch: https://umbrella-rebellion-podcast.creator-spring.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UmbrellaRebellion  Facebook Support group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/236656771132912/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/umbrellarebellion/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/umbrellarebellion/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/umbrellarebellion/support