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I Was In A Cult
Freddie FORTE
64 episodes
4 days ago
A podcast where we discuss being a part of religious groups that performed cult practices, and how it affected us then and now.
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A podcast where we discuss being a part of religious groups that performed cult practices, and how it affected us then and now.
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I Was In A Cult
Episode 62 - "Shiny Happy People" E1 P2

This two-part series focuses on Episode 1 of "Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets." Holli (Episodes 53-54), Katrina (Episodes 59-60), and I discuss the newly released documentary, how the IBLP heavily influences the actions of Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar, and how it affects their children.


To hear Holli's story, click here: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/TIYIznYi8Ab

To hear Katrina's story, click here: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/f0kGPkYi8Ab

To hear my story, click here: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/04nM5bgj8Ab


This episode was brought to you by Harper Rose Sweet Shop. Order your treats today! Visit www.getsweeted.com for more details! 

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2 years ago
1 hour 21 minutes 58 seconds

I Was In A Cult
Episode 61 - "Shiny Happy People" E1 P1

This two-part series focuses on Episode 1 of "Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets." Holli (Episodes 53-54), Katrina (Episodes 59-60), and I discuss the newly released documentary, how the IBLP heavily influences the actions of Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar, and how it affects their children.


To hear Holli's story, click here: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/TIYIznYi8Ab

To hear Katrina's story, click here: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/f0kGPkYi8Ab

To hear my story, click here: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/04nM5bgj8Ab


This episode was brought to you by Harper Rose Sweet Shop. Order your treats today! Visit www.getsweeted.com for more details! 

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2 years ago
1 hour 23 minutes 40 seconds

I Was In A Cult
Episode 60 - "Katrina" (Part 2)

Born into a super religious family, Katrina, the eldest of five children, endured many heartaches early on in her life, including physical, mental, and sexual abuse. In this 2-Part interview, Katrina shares how music turned her life around and served as the catalyst for leaving toxic church ministries, and how therapy is helping her process a lot of the pain she endured in her youth.


TW/CW: Mental, Physical, Verbal & Sexual Abuse. If these topics trigger you, please skip this episode.  This episode was brought to you by Harper Rose Sweet Shop. Order your treats today! Visit www.getsweeted.com for more details!

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2 years ago
1 hour 3 minutes 42 seconds

I Was In A Cult
Episode 59 - "Katrina" (Pt. 1)

Born into a super religious family, Katrina, the eldest of five children, endured many heartaches early on in her life, including physical, mental, and sexual abuse. In this 2-Part interview, Katrina shares how music turned her life around and served as the catalyst for leaving toxic church ministries, and how therapy is helping her process a lot of the pain she endured in her youth.


TW/CW: Mental, Physical, Verbal & Sexual Abuse. If these topics trigger you, please skip this episode.  This episode was brought to you by Harper Rose Sweet Shop. Order your treats today! Visit www.getsweeted.com for more details!

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2 years ago
1 hour 2 minutes 55 seconds

I Was In A Cult
Episode 58 - "Derek - Your Favorite Heretics"

In this episode, Derek, one half of Your Favorite Heretics, shares his experience. Your Favorite Heretics are advocates for people in need of finding healing in their deconstruction through curiosity, wherever it may lead. 


To learn more about their work, follow them on social media.

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2 years ago
56 minutes 10 seconds

I Was In A Cult
Episode 57 - "Chris Sligh"
Chris Sligh has done a lot in his life. He has performed on American Idol. He has put out albums. He's also been a part of some toxic Christian environments, and in this episode, he shares his story. TW/CW: Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Murder & Suicide. If these topics trigger you, please skip this episode.  This episode was brought to you by Harper Rose Sweet Shop. Order your treats today! Visit www.getsweeted.com for more details!
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2 years ago
1 hour 6 minutes 31 seconds

I Was In A Cult
Episode 56 - "Chris & the Apocalyptic Doomsday Cult" (Part 2)

In this 2-part interview, we hear from Chris, brother of Alison and brother-in-law of Jack (from the organization), and how he went from being born into an extreme religious cult to cult-ran college, and how he got out of it.

This episode was brought to you by Harper Rose Sweet Shop. Order your treats today! Visit www.getsweeted.com for more details!

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2 years ago
50 minutes 9 seconds

I Was In A Cult
Episode 55 - "Chris & the Apocalyptic Doomsday Cult" (Part 1)

In this 2-part interview, we hear from Chris, brother of Alison and brother-in-law of Jack (from the organization), and how he went from being born into an extreme religious cult to cult-ran college, and how he got out of it. 


This episode was brought to you by Harper Rose Sweet Shop. Order your treats today! Visit www.getsweeted.com for more details!

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2 years ago
58 minutes 47 seconds

I Was In A Cult
Episode 54 - "Holli" (Part 2)
In this episode, Holli shares her experience with two different Christian universities, a troubled marriage, and how she gained the strength to say, "enough is enough!" once and for all. TW/CW: This interview deals with Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault. Please skip this interview if it will do more harm than good. For those needing resources that deal with Domestic Violence and Self-Harm, please check out the following links below: National Domestic Violence Hotline: https://www.thehotline.org/ RAINN https://www.rainn.org Crisis Text Line https://www.crisistextline.org Suicide and Crisis Lifeline  https://988lifeline.org This episode was brought to you by Harper Rose Sweet Shop. Order your treats today! Visit www.getsweeted.com for more details!
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2 years ago
1 hour 51 seconds

I Was In A Cult
Episode 53 - "Holli" (Part 1)

In this episode, Holli shares her experience with two different Christian universities, a troubled marriage, and how she gained the strength to say, "enough is enough!" once and for all.

TW/CW: This interview deals with Domestic Violence. Please skip this interview if it will do more harm than good. 


For those needing resources that deal with Domestic Violence and Self-Harm, please check out the following links below:

National Domestic Violence Hotline: https://www.thehotline.org/

RAINN https://www.rainn.org

Crisis Text Line https://www.crisistextline.org

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline  https://988lifeline.org


This episode was brought to you by Harper Rose Sweet Shop. Order your treats today! Visit www.getsweeted.com for more details!


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2 years ago
1 hour 2 minutes 24 seconds

I Was In A Cult
Episode 52 - "Bob Jones University - Amanda"

On this episode, Amanda shares her experience with Bob Jones University, and how those practices, coupled with the practices of other believers, that began her own personal journey away from the faith.

This episode was brought to you by Harper Rose Sweet Shop. Order your treats today! Visit www.getsweeted.com for more details!

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3 years ago
1 hour 15 minutes 46 seconds

I Was In A Cult
Episode 51 - "April Ajoy"
On this episode, we hear the story of April, a former staunch conservative Christian who started questioning her beliefs once tragedy occurred. It got more intense once politics and patriotism came to a head back in 2016, and everything she believed needed some recalibration. After going viral and attracting the attention of the likes of Ben Shapiro, Prager U and Greg Locke, April's mission is to show everyone what Evangelical Christianity looks like from the eyes of those who may never step foot in a Church building. Please give her a follow on TikTok: @aprilajoy To hear about her journey away from evangelicalism, check out one of her podcasts she hosts, featuring TikTok creators Paul Swearengin (@pastorpaul_tiktok), Jeremy Coleman (@pastorfromok) + guests.: Evangelical-ish You can hear about her relationship with her partner, Beecher, here: The Non-Binary Marriage This episode was brought to you by Harper Rose Sweet Shop. Order your treats today! Visit www.getsweeted.com for more details!
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3 years ago
1 hour 18 minutes 27 seconds

I Was In A Cult
Episode 50 - "Liberty University - Erika"

Wanna know what happens when Champions for Christ are failed by fellow students, administration and university law enforcement? Hear Erika, an alumnus of Liberty who endured multiple assaults and was manipulated and gaslit by virtually everyone who should have protected her. 

TW/CW: Sexual Assault

If this content causes you harm, please skip this episode. Your mental health is important to us. 

This episode was brought to you by Harper Rose Sweet Shop. Order your treats today! Visit www.getsweeted.com for more details!

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3 years ago
1 hour 14 minutes 53 seconds

I Was In A Cult
Episode 49 - "Chloe"

From the West Coast to the Midwest, Chloe has experienced cult practices. Join us as we listen to Chloe share her story about the churches and university she attended, and how she navigated through them all to learn more about herself and how she could truly love others!

CW/TW: Homophobia

This episode was brought to you by Harper Rose Sweet Shop. Order your treats today! Visit www.getsweeted.com for more details!


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3 years ago
1 hour 21 minutes 48 seconds

I Was In A Cult
Episode 48 - "Loxie and Freddie"

In Part Two of this series, our friend Loxie Gant returns to interview Freddie about his own thoughts regarding his cult experience. 


CW/TW: This episode involves the following topics: Sexual Assault, Depression and Self Harm. If these topics trigger you, please skip this episode.

This episode was brought to you by Harper Rose Sweet Shop. Order your treats today! Visit www.getsweeted.com for more details!

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3 years ago
1 hour 39 minutes 41 seconds

I Was In A Cult
Episode 47 - "Loxie"

In Part One of this series, Freddie interviews Loxie Gant, Founder of the Coalition for Institutional Child Abuse Prevention. Loxie, who was featured in Episode Three of Hillsong: A Megachurch Exposed, has been an advocate for the rights of those whose voices have been silenced ever since an incident that affected herself personally occurred. In this episode, she shares her own experience with cults and how we may not see how many groups/clubs/organizations around us model cult-like behavior.


CW/TW: This episode involves the following topics: Sexual Assault, Depression and Self Harm. If these topics trigger you, please skip this episode.

This episode was brought to you by Harper Rose Sweet Shop. Order your treats today! Visit www.getsweeted.com for more details!

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3 years ago
1 hour 18 minutes 4 seconds

I Was In A Cult
Episode 46 - "Erica"

In the Season 2 Premiere, we host the FIRST NON-ORGANIZATION interview. My good friend, Erica, shares her own journey of how she went from the Cult that is being a Jehovah's Witness to finding Christ, only to wind up in yet ANOTHER Cult experience. 


CW/TW: This episode involves the following topics: Sexual Assault, Depression and Self Harm. If these topics trigger you, please skip this episode.

This episode was brought to you by Harper Rose Sweet Shop. Order your treats today! Visit www.getsweeted.com for more details! 

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3 years ago
1 hour 11 minutes 26 seconds

I Was In A Cult
Episode 45 - "Alison"

In this episode, we welcome to the IWIAC our first guest who was NOT a part of the organization, but has ties to it all the same. Alison, Jack's wife, attended the church that hosted the Organization in Tennessee, as was around the team members long enough to know that something was off about their practices, many of which resembled similarities of her own cult experience involving her own family. 

This episode was brought to you by Harper Rose Sweet Shop. Visit their website at www.getsweeted.com #SweetYaself

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3 years ago
1 hour 3 minutes 46 seconds

I Was In A Cult
Episode 44 - "We Know You're Listening"

In this brief episode, I speak about my friends who have been contacted by former members & staff of the organization, while issuing a challenge/warning to those whose intent is anything less than sincere/remorseful. 

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3 years ago
11 minutes 42 seconds

I Was In A Cult
Episode 43 - "Steve"

In this episode, Steve share his 3-year experience. Steve recovers from a training camp injury, is involved in a road team accident, and faces obstacles as a non-confrontational team leader. Steve's story and recap of his time within the organization shows that one can have a positive experience while also acknowledging others who weren't fortunate to have the same results.  

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3 years ago
1 hour 32 minutes 51 seconds

I Was In A Cult
A podcast where we discuss being a part of religious groups that performed cult practices, and how it affected us then and now.