Tales From A Cult Insider

Aug 30 2024 59 ep. 34 mins 335

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Here is a podcast where I tell stories about growing up in a fairly well-known cult. Starting as the Process Church of the Final Judgement in the UK and morphing into the Foundation Faith of God in the US - it was controversial in many ways. It evolved over the years and now has no religion, functioning solely as Best Friends Animal Society. There's much that hasn't been told about 30+ kids that were 'raised' in this cult. Cult orphans is a fair way to describe us. These are stories of my growing up in this cult along with lessons learned and some episodes with my sister. Please support!

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Forgiveness v Freedom

Aug 30 2024 36 mins

As I'm working out guests for the podcast and getting the schedules to line up, I've also been reflecting on this idea of healing through truth-telling. I want more of that healing. I'm greedy. I want to be free. I yearn for freedom from the tendrils and chains of what those cultists did to me - WHILE at the same time, I'm grateful for the hardship that led me to b

Next Guest: My Dad - Part Two

Aug 23 2024 34 mins

This is the second half of the session with just me and my father. He adds more detail and we have a good opportunity to keep proving the truth that there's always more to the story. Also, he's a great dude and I love him. Thank you as always! Don't forget to rate and share!

Next Guest: My Dad - Part One

Aug 16 2024 39 mins

My dad stuck around to share more interesting details and more from his perspective about how his life was in the Process, then the Foundation Faith of God. Thank you all for returning to the podcast, and thank everyone who is just finding it! I hope you enjoy this new approach of healing through truth-telling. There's more to come! Please remember to share and rate!

First Guests: Dad and Sister - Part Two

Aug 13 2024 37 mins

My father continues telling his story. Lots of neat details. We do a lot of good for ourselves and others when we not only listen to there stories but also try to help them tell that story. Often, when we have a story to tell, even a true one that is from our experience, we need help and space to figure out how to tell that story truthfully and in a way that satisfies us. I hope

First Guests: Dad and Sister - Part One

Aug 09 2024 34 mins

As I mentioned, my father was a big driver of getting this started back up. This is the episode where he starts telling his story, with my sister and I adding color commentary, questions, and our own memories here and there. He shares stuff I didn't know at all. It's interesting to realize that there really is always more to the story, and there's so much power in tel

Introduction to Season Two

Aug 02 2024 25 mins

We're back! In this episode, I share what has happened over the last couple of years that made it necessary to start a sequel season. New information, new photos, strengthened relationships, renewed friendships, and healing opportunities got me thinking, "What if I went back and shared all of this with those amazing listeners?" So I did. And that includes guests! H

Surprise! Season Two Intro and Trailer

Jul 25 2024 8 mins

Surprise, there's more! Lots has happened since "I'm Out" dropped. I've loved the freedom I've felt from the cult as I feel I've truly moved on and healed, so I'm very grateful. But there's more. Like, more guests with unique insight. And more reconnections. And loads more information. So welcome to season two of this podcast. Actual Season

Tales from a Cult Insider - I'm Out

Feb 09 2022 10 mins

I needed to record some truly final thoughts while actually on Best Friends property. So I recorded on my phone near a highway and you'll hear cars going by and me being reflective as I take the final step of the journey this podcast has taken me on. I can't overstate how much it means to me that you have taken this journey with me. I hope you've gained hope and optimi

Episode 44: Grand Finale Recorded with a Live Audience

Feb 08 2022 56 mins

This is the grand finale episode, recorded in Kanab, only seven miles from Best Friends. Poetic by design! And with a live, not exactly studio, audience! This is a wrap-up episode aimed to provide some closure to myself and all of you wonderful listeners. I think it worked. I share my deepest feelings about all of this and I have hope and optimism and am blessed with all I co

Episode 43: Punches Sort of Thrown and Final Thoughts

Feb 03 2022 57 mins

This is the final of three long, deep episodes with my wonderful sister, Emma. You can find more of her perspective and also her excellent talents on TikTok at spicyemmapanada. We make sure we say what needs to be said, not out of malice but because we will tell the story and we are responsible for telling all of it, both for ourselves and for the world to have truth. So join