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Freddie FORTE

I Was In A Cult

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I Was In A Cult

Freddie FORTE

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I Was In A Cult

Freddie FORTE

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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
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
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
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
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
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, M
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 b
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
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 Se
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. Pleas
On this episode, Amanda shares her experience with Bob Jones University, and how those practices, coupled with the practices of other believers, that began her own personal journey away from the faith.This episode was brought to you by Harper
On this episode, we hear the story of April, a former staunch conservative Christian who started questioning her beliefs once tragedy occurred. It got more intense once politics and patriotism came to a head back in 2016, and everything she bel
Wanna know what happens when Champions for Christ are failed by fellow students, administration and university law enforcement? Hear Erika, an alumnus of Liberty who endured multiple assaults and was manipulated and gaslit by virtually everyone
From the West Coast to the Midwest, Chloe has experienced cult practices. Join us as we listen to Chloe share her story about the churches and university she attended, and how she navigated through them all to learn more about herself and how s
In Part Two of this series, our friend Loxie Gant returns to interview Freddie about his own thoughts regarding his cult experience. CW/TW: This episode involves the following topics: Sexual Assault, Depression and Self Harm. If these topics
In Part One of this series, Freddie interviews Loxie Gant, Founder of the Coalition for Institutional Child Abuse Prevention. Loxie, who was featured in Episode Three of Hillsong: A Megachurch Exposed, has been an advocate for the rights of tho
In the Season 2 Premiere, we host the FIRST NON-ORGANIZATION interview. My good friend, Erica, shares her own journey of how she went from the Cult that is being a Jehovah's Witness to finding Christ, only to wind up in yet ANOTHER Cult experie
In this episode, we welcome to the IWIAC our first guest who was NOT a part of the organization, but has ties to it all the same. Alison, Jack's wife, attended the church that hosted the Organization in Tennessee, as was around the team members
In this brief episode, I speak about my friends who have been contacted by former members & staff of the organization, while issuing a challenge/warning to those whose intent is anything less than sincere/remorseful. 
In this episode, Steve share his 3-year experience. Steve recovers from a training camp injury, is involved in a road team accident, and faces obstacles as a non-confrontational team leader. Steve's story and recap of his time within the organi
In this 2 - Part series, Kate shares how she joined the cult with confidence and the support of her loving parents, only to have said confidence shatter after less than a year, coupled with an injury that would force her to leave the organizati
In this 2 - Part series, Kate shares how she joined the cult with confidence and the support of her loving parents, only to have said confidence shatter after less than a year, coupled with an injury that would force her to leave the organizati
In this 2 - Part Series, Tasha shares her experience, from being lied to about a "promise" leadership made to her, to being threatened to be sent home for failure to submit to men in peer leadership, to her family witnessing senior staff member
In this 2 - Part Series, Tasha shares her experience, from being lied to about a "promise" leadership made to her, to being threatened to be sent home for failure to submit to men in peer leadership, to her family witnessing senior staff member
In this 3 - Part series, Alaskan native, Joanna, shares her experience with the organization, and how she navigated through misogyny, ableism, poor leadership on display from the Executive Staff, and ongoing health issues, all in an effort to c
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