Let's Talk About Sects
By Sarah Steel
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Subscribers: 995
Reviews: 4
Episodes: 105
Antiochus
Apr 9, 2025
Jayna
Nov 9, 2023
I have been looking for a great cult podcast and this one ticks all the boxes. Excellently researched, respectful of victims and objective as possible. Highly recommend. P.s great to hear a fellow Aussie!
Feb 15, 2023
Rachael
May 22, 2021
amazingly detailed
Description
Let's Talk About Sects is an award-winning monthly podcast focusing on a different cult each episode. Sarah takes a storytelling, deep dive approach, looking at the history of a sect's leaders, the recruitment of members, their experiences, psychological aspects, and notable incidents during its existence.
You can support us on Patreon, with a one-off donation, or grab some merch. Sarah Steel's debut book Do As I Say is available now.
“A fascinating and well-researched look into cults and the charismatic leaders behind them.” Peter Wells, The Sydney Morning Herald
“A fantastic examination of sects, cults, and religion… a fact-based program that’ll hook you in and keep you coming back for more.” Zach Johnston, Uproxx
“Cleverly named, meticulously researched.” Elena Nicolaou, Refinery29
“The best podcast of its kind – I can’t wait for another episode!” Apple Podcasts review from a US listener
“I study cults and sects and for this reason listen to many podcasts on these subjects. This one is by far the best.” Apple Podcasts review from a US listener
“Best podcast about cults I’ve found.” Apple Podcasts review from an Australian listener
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The Collective: Dark Squares with Danny Rensch
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Sep 02, 2025 |
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Conspiracy Theories, Cults, and Crimes
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Aug 13, 2025 |
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Interview Episode: Fynn's time with the Logos Foundation
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Jul 29, 2025 |
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Interview Episode: Clare Heath-McIvor
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Jul 01, 2025 |
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Cult Bride & Providence/JMS with Liz Cameron
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Jun 03, 2025 |
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Interview Episode: Victorian Inquiry into Cults with Ryan & Catherine Carey
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May 20, 2025 |
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Falun Gong
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Apr 22, 2025 |
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Children in Scientology with Mirriam Francis
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Apr 08, 2025 |
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SGAs with Maria Esguerra
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Apr 01, 2025 |
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Interview Episode: An Everyday Cult with Gerette Buglion
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Mar 25, 2025 |
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Interview Episode: The Community of Jesus
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Mar 18, 2025 |
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ISKCON / Hare Krishnas – Part 2
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Feb 18, 2025 |
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ISKCON / Hare Krishnas – Part 1
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Feb 11, 2025 |
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Interview Episode: Two by Twos Update
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Feb 06, 2025 |
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Interview Episode: Geelong Revival Centre with Richard Baker
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Jan 07, 2025 |
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The Jesus Christians – Part 2
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Dec 24, 2024 |
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The Jesus Christians – Part 1
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Dec 17, 2024 |
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Bonus Episode: A New Media Narrative at Decult
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Dec 03, 2024 |
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The Revival Fellowship
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Nov 19, 2024 |
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Running River: the Divine Madness School
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Oct 08, 2024 |
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ICAM & The Freedom Train Project
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Sep 10, 2024 |
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Cults & Healthcare Neglect
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Aug 20, 2024 |
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Universal Predator with Esther Rockett
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Jul 16, 2024 |
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Cult Information and Family Support with Tore Klevjer
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Jun 18, 2024 |
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Escaping Twin Flames with Cecilia Peck & Inbal B. Lessner
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May 07, 2024 |
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Interview Episode: LGATs with John Hunter PhD
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Apr 16, 2024 |
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Message from Sarah
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Mar 26, 2024 |
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The Retreat: a Divine Madness Update
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Mar 12, 2024 |
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Interview Episode: The Troubled Teen Industry with Emma Lehman
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Feb 20, 2024 |
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Avatar
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Feb 13, 2024 |
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Interview Episode: Thomas Parsons
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Jan 23, 2024 |
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Woodford Folk Festival Live Show: The Twelve Tribes
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Jan 16, 2024 |
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Interview Episode: The Hate Next Door with Matson & Tawni Browning
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Dec 14, 2023 |
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Interview Episode: Chabad and Zionism
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Dec 12, 2023 |
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Interview Episode: IndoctriNation with Rachel Bernstein
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Nov 14, 2023 |
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Xenos / Dwell – Part 2
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Oct 12, 2023 |
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Xenos / Dwell – Part 1
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Oct 12, 2023 |
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Theatre of All Possibilities / Odyssey Study Group
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Sep 12, 2023 |
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International Cult Awareness Month: Andrew Pledger and BJU
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Aug 22, 2023 |
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International Cult Awareness Month: Sarah
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Aug 15, 2023 |
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International Cult Awareness Month: Carol Merchasin
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Aug 08, 2023 |
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International Cult Awareness Month: Lisa Kendall
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Aug 01, 2023 |
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Interview Episode: When the World Didn't End with Guinevere Turner
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Jun 13, 2023 |
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Interview Episode: Rosanna Overcomer
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Apr 27, 2023 |
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Divine Madness
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Apr 10, 2023 |
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The Ishayas' Ascension / The Bright Path
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Mar 14, 2023 |
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Interview Episode: Matthew Klein
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Mar 07, 2023 |
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Brisbane Christian Fellowship
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Feb 14, 2023 |
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MOVE Philadelphia
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Jan 15, 2023 |
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Bob Barlow's "Truth"
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Dec 13, 2022 |
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Interview Episode: Uncultured with Daniella Mestyanek Young
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Nov 29, 2022 |
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Interview Episode: Inside the Tribe with Tim Elliott
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Nov 22, 2022 |
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The Logos Foundation
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Nov 15, 2022 |
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Interview Episode: Cult Trip with Anke Richter
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Nov 08, 2022 |
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Interview Episode: Issues in Coaching and Wellness with Kathleen Oh
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Nov 01, 2022 |
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Interview Episode: Dr Janja Lalich
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Oct 21, 2022 |
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Interview Episode: Gloriavale with Noel Smyth & Fergus Grady
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Oct 15, 2022 |
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Twin Flames Universe
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Oct 08, 2022 |
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Interview Episode: Avi's Story
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Oct 02, 2022 |
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The New Gnostic Society
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Sep 01, 2022 |
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Interview Episode: A Little Bit Culty
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Jul 26, 2022 |
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Bonus Episode: Do As I Say, Chapter One
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Jun 08, 2022 |
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Interview Episode: Counter Cult Coalition
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Apr 19, 2022 |
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Interview Episode: KwaSizabantu
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Dec 07, 2021 |
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Interview Episode: David Freeman – former child member of The Family
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Jun 29, 2021 |
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Gloriavale – Part 2
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Apr 20, 2021 |
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Gloriavale – Part 1
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Apr 13, 2021 |
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Zion Full Salvation Ministry
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Mar 16, 2021 |
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Master's Commission
|
Feb 16, 2021 |
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Exclusive Brethren – Part 2
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Jan 19, 2021 |
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Exclusive Brethren – Part 1
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Jan 19, 2021 |
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Fire This Time
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Dec 15, 2020 |
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The Welcomed Consensus + OneTaste – Part 2
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Nov 24, 2020 |
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The Welcomed Consensus + OneTaste – Part 1
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Nov 17, 2020 |
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Two by Twos / The Truth
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Oct 13, 2020 |
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Zendik Farm
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Sep 15, 2020 |
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Interview Episode: Posadism with A.M. Gittlitz
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Jul 21, 2020 |
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Children of God – Part 2
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Apr 21, 2020 |
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Children of God – Part 1
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Apr 14, 2020 |
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The Living Word Fellowship
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Mar 17, 2020 |
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The New Kadampa Tradition
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Feb 11, 2020 |
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The Garden Ashram
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Jan 14, 2020 |
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Ideal Human Environment
|
Dec 17, 2019 |
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The Move
|
Nov 12, 2019 |
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Universal Medicine
|
Oct 15, 2019 |
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NXIVM
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Sep 17, 2019 |
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Interview Episode: The Family update with Chris Johnston
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Jul 18, 2019 |
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Chung Moo Quan
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Apr 16, 2019 |
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Order of the Solar Temple
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Mar 12, 2019 |
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The Seaside Sect
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Feb 12, 2019 |
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Joy Kuo & Iphigenie Amoutzias' Story
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Jan 15, 2019 |
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Interview Episode: Grace J. Adams and Poia Alpha, Former Branch Davidians
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Dec 18, 2018 |
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Outreach International – Part 2
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Nov 20, 2018 |
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Outreach International – Part 1
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Nov 13, 2018 |
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The Workers’ Institute of Marxism-Leninism-Mao Tsetung Thought
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Oct 16, 2018 |
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Synanon
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Sep 18, 2018 |
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Branch Davidians
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Apr 17, 2018 |
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Interview Episode: Aum Shinrikyo update with Sarah Hightower
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Mar 21, 2018 |
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The Order of St Charbel
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Mar 13, 2018 |
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Koreshanity
|
Feb 13, 2018 |
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Universal Knowledge
|
Jan 16, 2018 |
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Kenja Communication
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Dec 12, 2017 |
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Aum Shinrikyo
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Nov 14, 2017 |
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The Movement for the Restoration of the Ten Commandments of God
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Oct 17, 2017 |
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The Family
|
Sep 19, 2017 |