Groomed by Bill Gothard: Taking IBLP’s leader to court

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Decult Talks - Breaking the Silence on Cultic Harm

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Decult Talks is an independent podcast with speaker sessions from our Decult 2024 conference to raise awareness about cultic harm. We aim to break the silence, reduce stigma, and provide tangible support to those affected by coercive control. Join us for real conversations, expert insights and survivor stories — because no one should face cultic harm alone. Visit decult.net to learn more and support our cause.

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Groomed by Bill Gothard: Taking IBLP’s leader to court

Decult Talks - Breaking the Silence on Cultic Harm

29 minutes 47 seconds

5 months ago

Groomed by Bill Gothard: Taking IBLP’s leader to court

What does it take to stand up to an influential religious leader?

At just 20 years old, Rachel Lees did precisely that. She took legal action against Bill Gothard, leader of the US-based fundamentalist group IBLP (Institute in Basic Life Principles), exposing the manipulative tactics hidden within the organization.

Her story of grooming and escape, shared on Decult Talks, is one of extraordinary courage, resilience and the pursuit of justice in the face of systemic control.

Recorded live at the first Decult Conference in Christchurch, New Zealand, and produced as a podcast by Plains Media.

Tune in for an eye-opening discussion about courage, legal battles and the fight for justice in the face of systemic manipulation.

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