Cultish

Jeremiah Roberts, Andrew Soncrant

Enter the Kingdom of the Cults with Cultish; a program that explores the impact of the cults from a theological, sociological, and psychologicalperspective. Immerse yourself in the thinking, teaching, strategies, and consequences born out of the nefarious leaders of these movements.

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372 episodes
Updated July 7

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Apr 28, 2020 · 1 hr 7 min
Part 1:End Times Visions:The Road To Armageddon
In our latest series we explore all the mysteries & complexities of “The Last Days” Throughout history & especially the last 40 years, people have used apocalyptic books like Revelation to try and make sense of complex world events & in many cases, forecast specific dates for the end of the world. Why do people have such a fascination with the last days & how does it played in to Infamous cults like the Manson Family & the tragedy portrayed in the recent mini-series WACO? Is there a way
Apr 21, 2020 · 54 min
Part 2: Herbert Armstrong & The Worldwide Church of God
In part 2 of our series, we continue our discussion with Michele Kissman who spent nearly 30 years in the Worldwide Church of God. ⠀ Throughout its entirety, the WWCOG was considered a cult by most evangelicals until recent revisions including changing their name to Grace Communion International in order to distance from all the negative history and baggage associated with the name and Armstrong. Updated editions of Walter Martins “Kingdom of the Cults” also credited them for moving from Cult
Apr 14, 2020 · 1 hr
Part 1: Herbert Armstrong & The Worldwide Church of God
In our latest series we talk with Michele Kissman who spent nearly 30 years in the Worldwide Church of God otherwise known as Armstrongism. In the first part of our discussion we focus in on its founder Herbert W. Armstrong (1892–1986), who was an American newspaper advertising designer prior to starting the WWCOG. Why did his radio & television program “The World Tomorrow” with its apocalyptic vision of world events captivating to so many? What lessons can we learn from here given current
Apr 7, 2020 · 48 min
Part 2: Covid_19 & The Rise of A.I.
Jeremiah and Andrew continue their discussion with Matt DeJesus on Covid 19 and the rise of AI.
Mar 31, 2020 · 48 min
Part 1: Covid_19 & The Rise Of A.I.
In this episode Jeremiah and the Super Sleuth enter into the COVID-19 pandemic that has taken the world hostage. Joining them is Matt De Jesus an avid filmmaker who has been in business for over 30 years. Together the three highlight current events and contrast the climate of the outbreak of COVID-19 with the rise of A.I. "What do COVID-19 and A.I. have in common?" and "Can A.I. solve the problem that plagues all mankind"? Tune into Cultish where this time we enter into current affairs and
Mar 24, 2020 · 1 hr 15 min
Word of Faith & New Thought: A Modern Assessment, Pt. 2
Continuing last weeks discussion on the relationship between New Thought cults and the Word of Faith movement, we are joined by former New Thought proponent Melissa Doughtery and ex New Ager Steven Bancarz to examine positive confessionalism. This “name it and claim it” doctrine originated in the late 1800s with the teaching known as the Law of Attraction, first coined by Luciferian Helena Blavatsky, and became a staple teaching in New Thought and New Age philosophy. Statements such as “you
Mar 17, 2020 · 1 hr 10 min
Word of Faith & New Thought: A Modern Assessment, Pt. 1
The Word of Faith movement is often critiqued for its health and wealth Gospel, charismatic abuses, and the antics of its televangelists. What’s talked about less often is its historical ties to the metaphysical cults of the late 1800s, and its doctrinal parallels to New Thought and New Age spirituality. Word of Faith grandfather E. W. Kenyon (1867-1948) was influenced by New Thought teachers such as Phineas Quimby and Mary Baker Eddy, thanks to his extensive metaphysical library and the infl
Mar 10, 2020 · 1 hr 16 min
Part 3: How To Talk To Mormon Missionaries
In the third & final part of our “How to Talk to Mormon Missionaries” series we are joined once again by former Mormon missionary Dan Tate and dive into the meat and potatoes of LDS Theology derived from “Lesson Two: Plan of Salvation” from the “Preach My Gospel” handbook. Lesson One was the bridge used by the LDS to show how they are different from Christianity; and how through the Great Apostasy the truth of the gospel was lost. Lesson 2 aims to help the Investigator walk the bridge through
Mar 3, 2020 · 47 min
Part 2:How To Talk To Mormon Missionaries
In the second part of our “How to Talk to Mormon Missionaries” series we are joined once again by former Mormon missionary Dan Tate and dive into the Mormon concept of the “Restoration and the Authority of Joseph Smith” derived from the “The Message of the Restoration of the Gospel of Jesus Christ” from the “Preach My Gospel” handbook. ⠀ ⠀⠀ How can you know the impressions of your heart are your desires or from God? ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ Was it up to Joseph to Restore the Gospel or has the Word of God and the C
Feb 25, 2020 · 49 min
Part 1:How To Talk To Mormon Missionaries
In our latest series, we are joined once again by former mormon missionary Dan Tate as we examine the 1st lesson that Mormon Missionaries will teach potential converts called “The Message of the Restoration of the Gospel of Jesus Christ”. Did the Christian church really go into darkness & apostasy for nearly 1800+ plus years requiring a complete restoration? Is the current mormon church even consistent with the original claims of their prophet Joseph Smith when this alleged restoration took p
Feb 18, 2020 · 44 min
Part 2: Inside The Life Of a Mormon Missionary
In Part 2 of our series, we continue our discussion with former Mormon Missionary Dan Tate who served a 2 year mission in Jacksonville, Florida. During that time on his mission, Apostle Russell M Nelson (now currently the residing Mormon prophet) came and gave a talk at his one of his missionary gatherings and said something incredibly revealing about the ultimate purpose of missionaries out on the field. Curious about what was said and how its related to the expansion of the Mormon Empire
Feb 11, 2020 · 1 hr 9 min
Part 1: An Inside Look At The Life of A Mormon Missionary
Episode 1: Mormon Missionary Lessons Have you ever wondered what a missionary would teach if you invited them in? Have you ever been confused with how similar the LDS terminology is compared to Christian terminology, when you KNOW they are different gospels? As an introduction to this series, we start off from ground zero; the process of a missionary applying for service, the missionary training center (MTC), and the culture surrounding the Missionary's departure. With our returning guest D
Feb 4, 2020 · 1 hr 3 min
Part 2: Escaping Warren Jeffs & The FLDS
In Part 2 of our exclusive, we continue our conversation with Briell Decker who grew up in the FLDS ( Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints) & and became the 65th wife to Warren Jeffs at the age of 18. Shortly after, she began to heavily question the movement she grew up in just as Warren Jeffs became a fugitive from the FBI & became a household name on all the national headlines. How did this collision of worlds lead to her escape from this notorious cult? Tune in to
Jan 28, 2020 · 1 hr
Part 1: Escaping Warren Jeffs & The FLDS:
Join us for this exclusive as we talk with Briell Decker who offers a unique first hand perspective of what it was really like growing up in the FLDS. ( Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints) At the age of 18, she became and the 65th wife of Warren Jeffs who's considered by many as one of the most notorious cult leaders in American History. We hope you all enjoy the 1st part of this incredible conversation. Please consider supporting was at https://thecultishshow.com/donat
Jan 21, 2020 · 46 min
Part 2: Rescued Out Of The New Age & Mormonism
Latest episode is up! ⠀ Listen now on iTunes, Spotify, or your favorite podcast catcher! ⠀ In 2nd part of our latest series, we continue our talk with Yvonne Welz & Talk about why she continued to Participate in New Age practices Even while being an active member in the Mormon Church... We also talk about what caused her to finally leave the LDS church and to stop all of her new age practices.. We also talked about some of the biggest difficulties that both ex cultists & new agers have when tran
Jan 14, 2020 · 52 min
Part 1: Rescued Out Of The New Age & Mormonism
In our latest series, we talk with Yvonne Welz about her journey through Mormonism and the New Age, and how she found true faith in Christ.
Jan 7, 2020 · 51 min
Part 2:Growing Up In The U.P.C.I (United Pentecostal Church International)
In this final segment, we continue our discussion with Jennifer Brewer (the author of "Free: From Legalism to Grace Breaking Out of the United Pentecostal Church"). ⠀ We elaborate on her turning point within the UPCI (United Pentecostal Church International). ⠀ Was it the strict standards of "Holiness" that were her breaking point? Or, was it something else altogether that caused Jennifer to question the UPCI? ⠀ Better yet, what happens to a person when they leave an organization that their w
Dec 31, 2019 · 54 min
Part 1:Growing Up In The U.P.C.I (United Pentecostal Church International)
In the first part of our series, we talk with Jennifer Brewer who is the author of "Free: From Legalism to Grace Breaking Out of the United Pentecostal Church".⠀ ⠀ Jennifer was raised since childhood in the UPC and has a unique insiders perspective on what its really like always being looked at and measured up from the length of your skirts and being told if you cut our hair, it means you are severing your relationship with God and would be losing the power you had from the angels to keep your f
Dec 24, 2019 · 24 min
Walter Martin & The Secret of Christmas
Join us for this special interim episode as exhume from the archives an old message from the late Dr. Walter Martin. ⠀ ⠀ What is the real secret of Christmas and why is understanding it essential in order to engage the Kingdom of the Cults? ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ Tune into this brief talk from Uncle Wally to find out! ⠀ ⠀ Merry Christmas everyone!!! ⠀
Dec 17, 2019 · 50 min
Part 2: Cross Examining Jeffrey Epstein & The Finders
We begin Part 2 of our discussion of Jeffrey Epstein by discussing a candid video of an ABC news anchor admitting that she was directed to bury and ignore Epstein stories back to 2016. We then discuss the importance of independent testimony to verify a claim and how to verify that independent testimony is actually independent, and we then do a re-cap of the independent data and independent testimony that links Epstein to the intelligence communities. We discuss Epstein's "Little Black Book" a

Cultish

Part 1:End Times Visions:The Road To Armageddon

Part 2: Herbert Armstrong & The Worldwide Church of God

Part 1: Herbert Armstrong & The Worldwide Church of God

Part 2: Covid_19 & The Rise of A.I.

Part 1: Covid_19 & The Rise Of A.I.

Word of Faith & New Thought: A Modern Assessment, Pt. 2

Word of Faith & New Thought: A Modern Assessment, Pt. 1

Part 3: How To Talk To Mormon Missionaries

Part 2:How To Talk To Mormon Missionaries

Part 1:How To Talk To Mormon Missionaries

Part 2: Inside The Life Of a Mormon Missionary

Part 1: An Inside Look At The Life of A Mormon Missionary

Part 2: Escaping Warren Jeffs & The FLDS

Part 1: Escaping Warren Jeffs & The FLDS:

Part 2: Rescued Out Of The New Age & Mormonism

Part 1: Rescued Out Of The New Age & Mormonism

Part 2:Growing Up In The U.P.C.I (United Pentecostal Church International)

Part 1:Growing Up In The U.P.C.I (United Pentecostal Church International)

Walter Martin & The Secret of Christmas

Part 2: Cross Examining Jeffrey Epstein & The Finders