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Beatrice Weber was told her only goal in life should be getting married to a respectable Hasidic man and bearing as many children as possible. After being “rebellious” as a young teen, she was sent abroad to a strict religious school where she was meant to learn to behave. As soon as she returned, her parents set her on a path to marry a Torah scholar for a hefty price. She was only 18 years old. She would then not be allowed to use birth control and go on to having 10 children. Suffocated in the lifestyle with little to no help from her husband, she began plotting her escape.
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Watch pt 2 here: https://youtu.be/6MXpJm_aRoU?si=L67psW-uh-nOcwJX
Resources for help leaving Orthodox communities
Footsteps https://www.footstepsorg.org/
Rights and Religion Forum https://rarforum.org/
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Website: https://beatriceweber.com/about/
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Chapter Marks
00:00:00 Intro
00:03:35 Beatrice's conservative community
00:05:40 What it was like growing up with extra rules and eating by stricter kosher standards
00:10:16 The consequences for eating the wrong color popscicle
00:14:12 Dressing modestly to the extreme
00:18:03 Interactions with the opposite s*x and how birthday celebrations where considered "immodest"
00:22:15 How isolated was Beatrice's chiIdhood?
00:23:50 How to Holocaust influences modern Jewish life
00:26:15 How the community's set up perpetuates corporal punishment
00:27:59 The Ritual Bath and its problematic nature
00:31:08 Lack of s*x education in the Hasidic community
00:32:22 Beatrice's family moves and changes her education
00:35:29 How the focus on actions prevents original thinking
00:38:03 The preceived importance of lingeage in the Jewish community and how long Beatrice was at seminary school
00:39:32 Beatrice prepares for marriage and how she felt about it
00:41:59 Beatrice's experience with the Hasidic Jewish marriage process
00:47:55 S*x education and new rules after marriage
00:54:19 The rules around s*x and Beatrice's ex-husbands controlling nature
00:56:55 How did Beatrice manage with 10 kids?
00:59:06 Getting birth control in the Hasidic Jewish community
01:01:44 Beatrice rebells and goes to therapy
01:05:45 When did Beatrice start to question?
01:08:58 Beatrice realizes the only option
01:10:46 How Beatrice had to time her escape to create the best outcome for her chiIdren
01:13:24 Linda, listen
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We are joined LIVE today with Nuriyah Khan to continue her harrowing story of escaping Sharia Law in Dubai and the ensuing aftermath.
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We had an incredible conversation with Ellaf Al-Tamini about her harrowing time in Iraq, forced to marry an ab*sive man as a chiId bride. Join us today as we dive deeper into the unbelievable aftermath of her incredible escape against all odds.
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Watch her full interview here: https://youtu.be/4dWpPKAA5MQ?si=Vm8FeP15YWTGlPIw
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After an incredible conversation with Jasmin Faulk-Dickerson about her story of escaping Saudi Arabia without legal ramifications, today we are joined with her LIVE to further discuss the difficulties she faced as a teenager growing up as an Italian-Arab in a fundamentalist Islamic family.
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (formerly known as the Mormon church) holds a General Conference for its members twice per year, where the Apostles and Prophet give direction and inspiration as received by God. Today, led by the fabulous ex-mormon content creators and Mormon challengers, Julia & Jennie, we will discuss their commandments around women's reproduction, population control, reconversion of apostates and more. These themes will paint a clear picture as to why the leaders are so panicked. Join us for all the tea from this past weekend's talks.
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Julia with Analyzing Mormonsim
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https://www.tiktok.com/@analyzing.mormonism?_t=ZT-8tQ3BW3QPfv&_r=1
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Julia's video: Blood Atonement: The Fatal Occult Ritual of Early Mormonism https://youtu.be/Fv0CvpwZzQo
Jennie
TikTok @lifetaketwo https://www.tiktok.com/@lifetaketwo?_t=8oifKuMyiQY&_r=1
IG @lifetaketwojennie https://www.instagram.com/lifetaketwojennie?igsh=MWQ1ZGUxMzBkMA==
YouTube @lifetaketwo7662 https://m.youtube.com/@lifetaketwo7662
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Jennie's videos:
The Dark Side of Growing Up a Girl in the Mormon Church
https://youtu.be/qqcVYErkLXc
Barely Surviving a Painful Life As a Mormon TRAD WIFE
https://youtu.be/n_N_P5RHhfM
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CW: DV & suicide attempt. After being spiritually manipulated to marry a stranger, Jennie did whatever she could to be the woman her new husband wanted. Fitting herself into a tight, Mormon, Trad wife box, if began to suffocate her. One year in she almost had an out, as her husband was also unhappy and asked for a divorce. However, the high leaders in the church said no, and threatened their eternal salvation if they were to even consider breaking their temple covenants. What she would uncover 20 years later would leave her hanging on by a thread.
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Watch pt 1: The Dark Side of Growing Up a Girl in the Mormon Church
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TikTok @lifetaketwo
IG @lifetaketwojennie
YouTube @lifetaketwo7662
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Chapter Marks
00:00:00 Intro
00:02:55 Previous episode recap
00:03:32 Jennie's traumatic Mormon temple ceremony experience
00:13:27 Endowment session/temple marriage
00:19:37 Jennie's difficult wedding night
00:26:48 Struggling to be perfect for her stranger husband
00:35:11 Jennie abandoning her self worth and placing it on her achievements
00:39:52 The invisible shock collar of Mormonism & high generational expectations
00:42:09 **We are not against someone CHOOSING to be a trad wife**
00:44:24 Jake takes Jennie to a meeting with a high authority to drop a HUGE bomb
00:52:27 Jennie found out her husband had a double life
00:57:26 Jennie turned to the church for help & lost her faith instead
01:03:25 Uncovering the lies and deception from the Mormon church
01:06:36 TW: Su*c*de attempt- How Jennie's mental health took a dive after losing everything
01:12:32 The wild sychronistic way Jennie met her now husband
01:21:31 Linda, Listen
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Known for her uncensored TikTok @lifetaketwo, Jennie Gage expresses the dark side of being raised in the Mainstream Mormon church. She was groomed to be a stay at home wife and mother, with so much emphasis placed on virtue and virginity. When she was assaulted at 14, she was told to repent and read a book authored by a high LDS authority which said she would be better off dead than without her virtue. When she didn’t succeed, she gave her life even more to the church and when leaders, years later, told her to marry a man/stranger who had also just taken advantage of her, she called off her engagement to the love of her life and complied. Though devout and active members of the church, her parents were not allowed to attend her temple wedding due to extreme poverty making them unable to pay tithing.
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Watch pt 2 here: https://youtu.be/n_N_P5RHhfM?si=dHeLa0ROKsXkRDU3
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TikTok @lifetaketwo https://www.tiktok.com/@lifetaketwo?_t=8oifKuMyiQY&_r=1
IG @lifetaketwojennie https://www.instagram.com/lifetaketwojennie?igsh=MWQ1ZGUxMzBkMA==
YouTube @lifetaketwo7662 https://m.youtube.com/@lifetaketwo7662
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Chapter Marks
00:00:00 Intro
00:03:40 The meaning behind Jennie's TikTok handle "Life Take Two"
00:05:04 It starts with Jennie's parents' involvement with the Mormon Church (mother devout, father a non believer)
00:11:39 Jennie's mother and father's different stances on pre martial s*x
00:13:08 Growing up with Mormon purity culture and object lessons
00:16:37 Thin line between needing to be attractive, and being considered a "sIut"
00:22:29 The Mormon men in her college past not respecting boundaries
00:24:50 14 yr old Jennie's mother reads her diary, and blames her for a boy forces himself on her
00:27:42 Jennie goes to see the bishop, is blamed and reprimanded
00:29:33 As penance, Jennie has to read The Miracle of Forgiveness
00:30:27 TW: Suic*de attempt
00:32:06 An LDS therapist is assigned to Jennie, mom explains the attempt was worse than the r*pe for her salvation
00:35:28 More pun*shment came in the form of public shaming
00:39:04 The No-Kissing pack Jennie made when she went off to college
00:41:13 Jennie dated a lot in college
00:42:37 Jennie felt she had no other choice than being a wife and mother
00:44:35 Jennie's BYU counselor advised she take "Marriage and Dating" class
00:46:21 2 months after college Jennie had her first marriage proposal
00:49:18 Jennie's fiancé went to serve a mission, and she never saw him again
00:53:46 What caused Jennie to break off the engagement
00:55:31 How Jennie felt she was indoctrinated
00:58:38 How a stranger replaced himself as her fiancé, and married her within 6 weeks
01:15:28 Jennie's parents weren't allowed to attend the temple ceremony because they were behind on tithing
01:21:44 What pt 2 to Jennie's story looks like
01:25:03 Linda, listen
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Taking the world by storm are Mormon women from #momtok who are trying to break the mold of what it means to be a traditional wife in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Will the Mormon Church accept them towing the line or in some cases “sinning” against the rules? Two former Mormon women weigh in and explain the purity rules behind why it may not be a good idea to accept a social media sponsorship collaboration from a s*x toy company, among other major points from episode two.
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Make sure to watch the continued conversation on @alyssadgrenfell channel here: https://www.youtube.com/live/SYpemPDElrU?si=QUG8BP8onmOwnLbK
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The new hit Hulu show “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” is making waves amongst the LDS and former LDS community. Many people asking questions about if these women can really call themselves Mormon when they admit to not following the rules and standards of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. The first episode discusses the swinging scandal. Is that really allowed in Mormonism? Ex Mormons Shelise Ann Sola and @theamandaraegrant weigh in on episode 1.
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Watch the 2nd half of this conversation immediately after this live on Amanda's channel here: https://www.youtube.com/live/9oaWQ7tKsq8?si=QcqL3kY6X4pmRvNf
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Today we are joined live with Nephi Robinson, former Order cult member. One of the most sacred tenants of The Order, a fundamentalist polygamous break of sect of the mainstream mormon/LDS church, is living polygamy. Nephi knew he was gay, but hid it most of his life because living authentically was never an option for him. He was essentially assigned a wife at a young age and had 7 children before he realized he couldn’t pretend anymore. His father, who had 14 wives and over 160 children was pushing him to take another wife, so he came out to him. Nephi was told he was gay for various reasons such as eating too much chicken and he needed to stay faithful lest he go to the depths of Hell. Thankfully, he didn’t listen, got out and isn’t hiding his true self any longer.
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FB: Nephi Robinson https://www.facebook.com/nephi.robinson
If you or someone you love has left polygamy and needs assistance, please reach out to "Holding Out HELP" at 801-548-3492 or visit their website at www.holdingouthelp.org
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Joe grew up in a polygamist cult called “The Order.” From the age of 3, he observed his father and uncles with multiple wives— his father, Daniel, fathering over 160+ chiIdren. From the age of 9, Joe started working for The Order, while dealing with the physically and emotionally abus*ve Daniel. As Joe grew up, his dating life was non existent, and he felt “behind”. It became evident that only a small portion of the men were having all of the wives, and that not all of the men would be married. What made it more difficult was that if Joe wanted to “come forward” on a girl, he had to go through Daniel, and also the Prophet, who arranged the cult’s marriages. Things came to a head for Joe at 18, when his mother became sick with cancer and Daniel prescribed his own method to help her heal— fasting, as a way to “starve the cancer”, which Joe felt he couldn’t go against. When his mother died, he decided to leave the cult. The only thing stopping Joe from starting over was The Order having control of his bank account.
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Resource for those escaping polygamy: https://holdingouthelp.org/
Joe’s Magic Music Show with Mayce: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jBPdLV1lQc&t=88s
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IG: @johnjosephrobinson
https://www.instagram.com/johnjosephrobinson
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If you noticed our uploads haven't been as regular... it's because we've been going through A LOT of life changes! Today we're here to discuss them all, answer any questions you may have, and take your feedback and suggestions. Looking forward to seeing you soon!
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CW: mentions of attempted suicide & infant abuse From a young age Priscilla was learning about how she would become a plural wife one day while simultaneously plotting her escape. She would have many failed attempts due to The Order’s desperate need to marry her off to one of her family members with the intention of making several children. They captured her and sent her to a facility to “break her” and when that didn’t work, they tried buying her with promises of fulfilled dreams and large homes. Seeing through the con and not wanting to marry her polygamous uncle, or multiple different cousins who propositioned her, she continued fighting to get out.
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Theme Song Produced and Composed by Christian Guevara
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Chapter Markers
00:00:00 Intro
00:03:08 Pricilla's family dynamic
00:05:27 How Pricilla's step dad treated the children in the family and why he never had other wives
00:07:26 Working overnight for The Order and going to school
00:08:17 What life was like for Pricilla's mom
00:10:44 How it felt to be singled out and why Pricilla was "othered"
00:13:16 What Pricilla thought about The Order's beliefs growing up
00:14:07 How old was Pricilla when she first began preparing for marriage?
00:15:52 How Pricilla felt about polygamy as a kid
00:18:26 Pricilla's escape attempts as a child
00:22:10 Pricilla's family takes drastic measures to lure her back into The Order
00:23:10 Pricilla's experience in the safe-house
00:30:17 How the facility changed Pricilla's mindset
00:33:24 What life was like in the facility and how it broke girls' spirits
00:34:51 How the facility emphasized The Order's teachings about women
00:37:27 How the facility changed Priscilla and her relationship with her mother
00:37:55 TW: su*cide attempts
00:39:55 Priscilla's family was pushing her to marry her cousin or UNCLE!
00:47:39 Pricilla gets out of the facility and continues to fight to leave
00:47:52 TW: depiction of infant ab*se
00:50:44 Hanging out with cousins goes wrong
01:00:16 Priscilla escapes for the last time
01:03:22 Learning to survive in Vegas including going to school
01:05:33 Reconnecting with family
01:08:04 How is Pricilla doing now?
01:11:11 Linda, listen
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Calvin Wayman was born and raised in an offshoot polygamist sect of FLDS called “The Work”. With 44 siblings, a “Wayman” was just about every person he knew in his life. Even more taxing than his childhood trauma, was the trauma he experienced as an adult when he escaped at 30 years old. His life turned upside down— with the threat of his eternal salvation in jeopardy, while fighting against everything he was taught to believe, and on top of that being shunned and accosted by his loved ones— things came to a head for Calvin when he returned to see his Father on his death bed. He didn’t have the priesthood, therefore, he wasn’t allowed in. But this wasn’t the real reason Calvin didn’t push his way in.
Watch Calvin 1st interview here
Watch Calvin's 2nd interview here
Calvin’s YT
IG: @Calvinwayman
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00:00:00 Intro
00:03:43 The FLDS off shoot called "The Work" that Calvin grew up in
00:08:35 What Calvin had to face when he left The Work
00:14:23 What happened to Calvin's marriage, and relationship with family after he left
00:16:51 Calvin's thoughts on how leaving has affected his chiIdren
00:21:40 Does Calvin's ex wife feel obligated to shun him?
00:23:32 Is Calvin worried his daughter may be forced into polygamy?
00:27:37 Is there life after the cult?
00:30:27 Calvin's relationship with his father after he left
00:36:54 Building a community after being cut off from his family
00:42:18 What happened when Calvin went back to his Father on the his death bed
00:51:51 When you leave a cult and question if it was the right decision
00:59:32 How cults make you demonize your intuition
01:03:01 Calvin reads hate comments directed at him
01:03:47 Threatening the beliefs of cult members by not believing
01:06:31 What would Calvin do if his daughter wanted to be a plural wife?
01:12:32 Linda, listen
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CW: Fatal Terrorist Attack
Joined live today with Yasmine Mohammed, we discussed the most recent terrorist attacks in both New Orleans on Bourbon street on New Year’s Eve, and Magdeburg Germany on December 20th.
Yasmine was acquainted with the alleged attacker in Germany who could be considered Anti-Islam. We discuss how both sides of extremism are not the answer and bring awareness to the events that claimed many lives and injured over 200.
Watch full video on @cultstoconsciousness YouTube channel
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Chad Harris' family joined the Shiny Happy People cult when he was just 7 years old, after a doctor convinced his parents to attend a seminar with cult leader Bill Gothard. Chad spent the next almost 20 years being indoctrinated and brainwashed with extreme fundamental Christian teachings before he finally found the truth and ultimately shared his experience on Prime Video's #1 documentary series, "Shiny Happy People."
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IG: â @archradish85 â â https://responsiblehomeschooling.org/â
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Chapter Marks
00:00:00 Intro
00:03:22 What filming the documentary “Shiny Happy People” was like
00:06:14 How Chad's family fell into the clutches of the IFB movement
00:13:33 The ethics of pushing women to have as many chiIdren as possible regardless of the health risks
00:17:50 Even more restrictions after joining IBLP
00:22:44 Enforcing gender roles in IFB and IBLP
00:24:08 A chiIdhood ruled by IBLP
00:27:31 The Umbrella of Authority and its purpose in controlling families
00:29:04 How fear was used as a control tactic
00:34:01 Pun*shments in the IBLP
00:36:27 How children go from chiIdhood straight to adulthood in the IBLP
00:39:17 Chad's experience with A.L.E.R.T. Cadet
00:44:38 Chad's awareness of and relationship with the outside world
00:49:10 From isolated to extremely isolated
00:51:54 Spreading the IBLP message as missionaries
01:01:21 Chad's experience with courtships
01:04:17 The cracks in IBLP begin to show for Chad
01:16:07 What Chad's up to now
01:18:56 Linda, listen
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Content Warning: SA, CA, CSA, mentions of rape
Misty Griffin returns to the studio to further discuss her experience growing up at the hands of her tortuous mother and step father, who isolated her and her sister on a mountainside, then forced her into an Amish settlement at 18 years old. Unfortunately, claiming religious exemption means a parent can fly under the radar ab*sing their chiIdren. Misty now fights back, on a mission to help chiIdren in similar situations, stuck in ab*sive environments, that have no voice. Misty has created a petition called "Child Rights Act" that she hopes will one day become a bill, asking congress to step up and protect these voiceless chiIdren locked in cults. Currently at 33,000+ signatures, she hopes that with your help, in signing, and sharing this video / petition, she can gather enough signatures to get the attention of congress and get this bill passed.
Sign petition here: Http://www.Change.org/childrightsact
Watch her original interview
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IG @mistyelainegriffin
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Website: https://www.mistygriffin.com
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Chapter Marks
00:01:13 Intro
00:02:52 How to help/get involved with the Child Rights Act
00:03:24 What is the goal of the Childs Rights Act?
00:04:41 How mandated reporters help prevent ab*se
00:08:13 What Misty's chiIdhood in the Amish was like
00:13:32 The control and isolation Misty experienced as a chiId
00:23:45 Misty's education and homeschooling experience
00:28:18 How Misty's parents evaded any government interference while homeschooling
00:30:42 Misty joins the Amish and witnesses the perpetual ab*se in the community
00:39:41 How the Child Rights Act addresses the right to religious freedom
00:48:59 Is the problem really bad enough for a federal law?
00:52:32 What is means to take action and make real change
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CW: CSA… Featured in “Let Us Prey: A Ministry of Scandals” a new four-part docu-series exposing the pred*tory and insidious behavior within the Independent Fundamental Baptist (IFB) Churches – survivor, Ruthy Heiler, shares her account of ab*se as a chiId at the hands of her bible teacher, Aaron Willand. Insidious efforts to cover up pastors’ ab*se, silence survivors, manipulation and suspected cover-ups of other members, Ruthy explains the troubling culture within the IFB, and the stronghold the churches have on its members. As well as her experience pursuing justice against her ab*ser.
Watch this episode on YouTube
Ruthy is the founding member of the Blind Eye Movement:
https://www.instagram.com/blindeyemovement
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Chapter Marks
00:00:00 Intro
00:02:55 Filming “Let Us Prey”
00:04:56 Ruthy's chiIdhood in the IFB
00:06:43 Positive memories in the IFB
00:07:01 Not so positive memories
00:10:17 Ruthy's family rules
00:12:47 Keeping sweet in the IFB
00:13:04 Changing churches
00:14:37 Did family rules change?
00:15:36 Ruthy's family's experience at the new church
00:17:07 Ruthy's sisters come back from the girls' home
00:19:25 Ruthy's mom's experience at the new church
00:20:27 Ruthy's job as a baby sitter for her ab*ser
00:22:27 Ruthy's ab*ser takes steps to get closer to her
00:24:55 How IFB teachings perpetuate ab*se
00:25:42 Ruthy's relationship with her ab*ser's family and their involvement
00:27:43 Lack of s*x education
00:29:09 Ruthy's mental health
00:30:03 When did Ruthy realize what happened?
00:33:28 Going to the police vs the church pastors
00:36:06 Ruthy and her mom go to the police
00:37:16 Timeline of events
00:40:43 Going to Washington for the summer
00:43:59 First court proceedings
00:47:49 The case in Michigan reopens
00:54:00 The Blind Eye Movement
00:55:14 The consistent issue of victims being turned away by church leaders
00:57:44 Should pastors and other church leaders be liable for knowing about and not reporting ab*se?
01:01:25 Where is Ruthy now?
01:02:43 Ruthy's future advocacy plans
01:04:08 Linda, listen
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Timmy Gibson is a former fundamental Evangelical Pentecostal Pastor who graduated bible college and spent a total of 30 years of his life teaching and preaching the stories in the Bible. 17 years of which were spent preaching in a church he started himself, which grew to 300 followers. Timmy and his congregation believed he was a conduit of God, as well as a âHealing Evangelistâ who could save you from illness, as well as teach you how to speak in tongues, and interpret the meaning. Ironically, his âpursuit of truthâ lead him to walk away from the Evangelical Christian faith he once held so near and dear to his heart. Timmy now feels he used to be a cult leader. We discuss his experiences, as well as dive into whether or not he has any regrets.Watch this episode on YouTubeFind Timmy on social media: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@timmygibsonkcIG: @timmygibsonkcOur Merch!Patreon: Patreon.com/cultstoconsciousnessVenmo @sheliseannWebsite CultsToConsciousness.comFind Shelise on Social media!Instagram @cultstoconsciousnessHost Instagram @sheliseannTikTok @cults.to.consciousnessTwitter @cultstoconChapter Marks00:00:00 Intro00:04:30 How Timmy was raised, which led him to going to / getting kicked out of bible college00:06:20 Bible college was so strict Timmy wasn't allowed in a bar00:10:15 Why Timmy was compelled to go to bible college00:11:43 What led to becoming a Pastor00:13:47 What it was like growing up Pentecostal (speaking in tongues)00:17:26 Life after bible college00:18:59 Timmy started his own church with 300 followers00:21:49 Timmy would teach his congregation how to speak in tongues00:25:02 Confirmation bias; did Timmy feel he was doing the right thing?00:29:06 How Timmy felt he intentionally & unintentionally manipulated his followers00:36:24 What Timmy was doing to successfully grow his church00:41:51 How Christians feel about Timmy now00:49:24 Timmy breaks down his "healing sessions"00:52:59 One of Timmy's biggest regrets is turning away officiating a gay coupleâs wedding ceremony00:58:54 How Timmy grew away from his own theological thinking01:02:02 Did he send any of this followers into a Faith Crisis?01:04:53 What ultimately led Timmy away from his church01:13:33 What does Timmy think about those following a Pastor who doesn't believe the bible is literal?01:21:25 What Timmy misses from his days as a Pastor01:25:14 What brings Timmy joy now01:30:52 Linda, listenTheme Song Produced and Composed by Christian Guevara**Disclaimer: Thanks for joining us at Cults to Consciousness. This storytelling podcast is meant to be for entertainment purposes only and does not substitute for medical advice. We may discuss triggering topics and we ask that you make your personal mental health a priority. Lastly, the opinions of our guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the host.**Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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When her well off British family moved to Saudi Arabia near Mecca, Nuriyah Khan ( @HolyHumanist ) lived in two worlds at once— a plush Muslim life inside a compound which protected her from a fundamentalist Islam. Hoping to continue to live a progressive Muslim lifestyle, she married and moved to Dubai. Once her relationship became unsafe, she asked for a separation and was confronted with Sharia law, Islamic religious law that guides the moral and religious lives of Muslims. He relentlessly stalked her along with the Dubai police who were trying to force her to stay with him, confiscating her passport.
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Find Nuriyah on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@HolyHumanist
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Chapter Marks
00:00:00 Intro
00:04:56 Sunni Muslim, explained
00:05:41 Where Nuriyah grew up and her family's views
00:06:47 Moving to Saudi Arabia
00:09:49 TW: m*rder, v*olence, amp*tations
00:10:03 Sharia law
00:15:14 Witnessing and understanding these things as a chiId
00:17:01 Daily life in Saudi Arabia
00:18:40 TW: r*pe
00:21:06 Did Nuriyah feel safe?
00:23:35 Teenage years in Saudi Arabia
00:25:59 S*x education at an international school in Saudi Arabia
00:27:42 Practicing Islam so close to Mecca
00:31:42 Islam in Dubai
00:32:26 Moving to Dubai
00:33:45 Marrying to date
00:36:41 Things start to change in the relationship
00:44:20 Finally leaving the relationship
00:45:53 Sharia law creates obstacles
00:48:41 Islamic couples counseling and a turn for the worse
00:53:00 Stalking and harassment from Nuriyah's ex-husband and Dubai police
00:55:51 Escaping Dubai
01:01:00 The end of a marriage
01:03:47 Deconstructing Islam
01:12:47 Starting to speak out and starting a YouTube channel
01:19:13 Linda, listen
01:20:44 Outro
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