Decoding Cults
A podcast for people like me who have a fascination with cults, their leaders and their inner workings. Features well know cults, lesser known cults, groups with cult like tendencies and cults in South Africa.
44 WESTBORO BAPTIST CHURCH PART 3
If you have been extremely hateful for decades, and in that time taught others to be equally as hateful, what will happen if you suddenly have a change of heart. Will this flock who have been so devoted to your teachings listen, or will they reject you, just like you…
43 WESTBORO BAPTIST CHURCH PART 2
A well-respected lawyer loses his right to practice. This man, who thrives on power and loves to argue now has a lot of time on his hands, time and anger. But where or to whom will he direct this anger towards? EMOTIONAL ASSISTANCE: Lifeline – 0861 322 322 South African…
42. Westboro Baptist Church Part 1
When a grandfather and his grandson go for a leisurely bicycle ride in their local park, the grandfather spots two men who look like they are soliciting his grandson. This interaction will kick off a picketing campaign that will bring a small church with some very strict beliefs to the…
41 THE CHURCH OF THE FLYING SPAGHETTI MONSTER
This week we will be taking a break from the heavy material and look at a brand new belief system. Who knows, maybe one of you have already been touched by His noodly appendage. #Cults #cultsandextremebeliefs #decodingcults EMOTIONAL ASSISTANCE: Lifeline – 0861 322 322 South African Depression & Anxiety Group…
40 PAPA PILGRIM PART 4
In this the conclusion of our deep dive into Papa Pilgrim, we follow the family to the Alaskan Wilderness, and see how his reign of terror finally ends. Emotional Assistance: Lifeline – 0861 322 322 South African Depression & Anxiety Group (SADAG) – 0800 12 13 14 Opencounseling.com/hotlines-za 116 to…
39 PAPA PILGRIM PART 3
This week we continue with the family's life in New Mexico, we delve a bit more into Papa's relationship with his daughter and we unpack a few more of his cult-like rules. #cultsandextremebeliefs #cults #decodingcults Emotional assistance: Lifeline – 0861 322 322 South African Depression & Anxiety Group (SADAG) –…
38 PAPA PILGRIM PART 2
In this week's episode we will continue with Bobby's journey home after South America and follow his evolution from being a hippie who was into meditation to a fanatical Christian. #cults #decodingcults #papapilgrim EMOTIONAL ASSISTANCE: Lifeline – 0861 322 322 South African Depression & Anxiety Group (SADAG) – 0800 12…
37. PAPA PILGRIM PART 1
How does a young man with everything going for him become cult-leader like over his own family? Over the next few episodes we will look into the life of Robert Alan Hale and how he went from a boy with the whole world ahead of him to what he would…
36 LEV TAHOR PART 3
This week we will look finish with Lev Tahor, we will look at their time in Guatemala and what happened from there. Emotional Assistance: Lifeline – 0861 322 322 South African Depression & Anxiety Group (SADAG) – 0800 12 13 14 Opencounseling.com/hotlines-za 116 to reach Childline or go to their…
35 LEV TAHOR PART 2
This week we follow Shlomo to Canada, we discover what new rules he puts on place and see how the authorities catch up with him there. EMOTIONAL ASSISTANCE: Lifeline – 0861 322 322 South African Depression & Anxiety Group (SADAG) – 0800 12 13 14 Opencounseling.com/hotlines-za 116 to reach Childline…
EPISODE 34 LEV TAHOR PART 1
When a young man raised as a secular Jew in Israel find his way to religion, to some this may be beautiful, but in this case it leads to a lot of anguish for his eventual followers. Emotional Assistance: Lifeline – 0861 322 322 South African Depression & Anxiety Group…
33. The Workers Institute Part 3
In this, the final episode on this group, we will follow the last few years of the group, how Katie finally found freedom and the ultimate end to Bala's tyranny. Emotional Assistance: Lifeline – 0861 322 322 South African Depression & Anxiety Group (SADAG) – 0800 12 13 14 Opencounseling.com/hotlines-za…
32. The Workers Institute Part 2
In this week's episode, we will be continuing in 1980 and also take a closer look at the beliefs and practices of the group. Emotional Assistance: Lifeline – 0861 322 322 South African Depression & Anxiety Group (SADAG) – 0800 12 13 14 Opencounseling.com/hotlines-za 116 to reach Childline or go…
The Workers Institute Part 1
This week we delve into a small political cult that was around for almost 40 years right in the heart of London and no one realised what was happening.
30. Twelve Tribes Part 4
In this our last episode on this group we will be looking at the further growth of the group and what has happened with them recently. Emotional Assistance: Lifeline – 0861 322 322 South African Depression & Anxiety Group (SADAG) – 0800 12 13 14 Opencounseling.com/hotlines-za 116 to reach Childline…
29. Twelve Tribes Part 3
In this week's episode we are going to delve into some more of the group's beliefs and then continue on with their history. Emotional Assistance: Lifeline – 0861 322 322 South African Depression & Anxiety Group (SADAG) – 0800 12 13 14 Opencounseling.com/hotlines-za 116 to reach Childline or go to…
28. Twelve Tribes Part 2
In this episode, we will be looking into a bit more of the group's history and also touch on some of their beliefs. Emotional Assistance: Lifeline – 0861 322 322 South African Depression & Anxiety Group (SADAG) – 0800 12 13 14 Opencounseling.com/hotlines-za 116 to reach Childline or go to…
27. Twelve Tribes Part 1
The twelve tribes describe themselves as a religious communal group. But underneath there are some questionable practices. In this episode we will be delving into the early life of the group's founder as well as how the group grew and expanded. Emotional Assistance: Lifeline – 0861 322 322 South African…
26. KSB Interview with Daniel Schricker_2
This week we continue our conversation with Daniel Schricker. We learn a little more about him and he gives us some valuable insights into the mission. You can follow Daniel on Twitter @ComposerDan90 We will be taking a 4 week break. Happy Holidays, stay safe and see you in the…
25. KSB Interview with Daniel Schricker_1
Daniel Schricker, PhD is a composer and writer based in Adelaide, Australia. He completed undergraduate and postgraduate studies at the university of Adelaide, being awarded a PHD in 2020. His doctoral research examined Arnold Schoenberg’s concept of developing variation from a compositional perspective. Other areas of interest include cults and…