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Deadly Faith

Laci Bean, Lola Robbins

Deadly Faith is a true crime podcast that explores the world where religion and crime collide. The world in which some people take their religious beliefs a tad too far. Maybe they hide their evil behind their 'Man of God' persona. Maybe they start a cult, commit murder, or even believe they're the second coming of Jesus Christ himself. It's not a world full of sunshine and rainbows, but it's a world that needs to be explored. That's where Laci and Lola come in. So get ready for some deep dives, hard truths, and even comedic relief as they tell these heartbreaking stories.

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  • #115
    June 9 · 1 hr 36 min

    Episode 115: The MAGA Chronicles

    We begin this series as a marker of where we have been and where we are going. Together we will uncover the dark, seedy underbelly Christian nationalism. The MAGA movement is propelling our nation to places that have our founding fathers and mothers weeping. **Trigger Warnings** Violence Christian Nationalism Keywords: Donald, trump, wealth, billionaire, founding, fathers, usa, christian, nationalist, patriotism, patriot, fraud, abuse, molestation, crime, system, political, power, scary, greed,

  • #113
    May 12 · 1 hr 54 min

    Episode 113: Gary Heidnik | The Pastor & The Pit

    Behind the doors of a North Philadelphia rowhome, a self-proclaimed pastor was building something far darker than a congregation. While neighbors attended Sunday services upstairs, women were chained in a pit beneath the floorboards. This is the story of manipulation, control, and unimaginable cruelty — and how one survivor finally ran.

  • #112
    April 28 · 1 hr 2 min

    Episode 112: Soldiers of Christ | Disciples of Violence

    Seehe Cho was looking forward to visiting the USA where the promise of peace and healing spirituality waited for her. She could not begin to prepare herself from the horrors that she would find instead at the house of her host family, The Lee Family in Georgia’s Gwinette County.

  • #111
    April 14 · 1 hr 7 min

    Episode 111: Natalie Maribel | The Night She Didn’t Come Home

    On a quiet Saturday night in 1999, 24-year-old Natalie Maribel stepped out to grab diapers and never came home. Her car was found sitting in a grocery store parking lot, untouched, but Natalie was gone. What investigators uncovered in the days that followed would unravel a marriage, expose hidden secrets, and shock an entire church community.

  • #110
    March 31 · 1 hr 7 min

    Episode 110: Heaven's Gate | Boarding the Mothership

    On a fateful day in 1997 a group of intelligent, well-off individuals were found dead in a mansion. All dressed alike, all with matching cause of death. This case would plague us with confusion and disturbia. What began with interest in the cosmos, christian values, and the paranormal turned into a deadly mix of beliefs.

  • #109
    March 17 · 1 hr 47 min

    Episode 109: Nathaniel Levi Bar-Jonah | The Man Who Ate Children

    For decades, Nathaniel Bar-Jonah moved through communities under different names, different stories, and repeated second chances. Despite convictions, psychiatric evaluations, and mounting suspicions, he was released back into society again and again. When children began disappearing and disturbing evidence surfaced, investigators were left asking how much had been missed — and how much could never be proven.

  • #108
    March 3 · 1 hr 20 min

    Episode 108: The Teenage Dirtbag Murder | The Acid King

    A quiet, suburban family raising a Satanist? The 1980s satanic panic thrusted Ricky Kasso Jr. 's case into a whirlwind of occult conspiracies. Ricky’s love of drugs and rock music led him down a road of delusion. The path of misunderstanding provided evidence to any pearl-clutching Cindy that rock and roll music leads to sex, drugs, and even murder.

  • #107
    February 17 · 1 hr 23 min

    Episode 107: The House of Yahweh | End Times in West Texas

    This week on Deadly Faith, we step inside the gates of the House of Yahweh—a secluded religious community built on prophecy, obedience, and the promise of surviving the end of the world. From strict doctrine to apocalyptic warnings, members believed they were living in the only place on earth that held the truth. But when absolute authority goes unquestioned, faith can slowly shift into something far more complicated.

  • #105
    January 20 · 1 hr 45 min

    Episode 105: Ed Gein | Reupload

    The case of Ed Gein stands as one of the most chilling chapters in American criminal history. Born in 1906, Gein's name became synonymous with horror and depravity. Notorious for his gruesome acts, Gein's crimes shocked the nation and inspired numerous works of fiction in popular culture.

  • #104
    January 6 · 1 hr 16 min

    Episode 104: Ronda Reynolds | A Death Rushed to Judgment

    A decorated state trooper, a marriage unraveling behind closed doors, and a death that authorities rushed to label as suicide. But years later, a civil inquest would hear the evidence that was ignored—and reach a very different conclusion. This is the case of Ronda Reynolds, and the investigation that never really happened.

  • Nov 25, 2025 · 34 min

    Poddy Podcast | Our Thoughts on Witchcraft

    Welcome to the Poddy Podcast — where Laci and Lola shoot the shit and wander through all of life’s weird little whims. This week, they’re diving into their thoughts on witchcraft. Want more unfiltered Poddy chaos? Join the Deadly Faith Patreon!

  • #101
    Nov 12, 2025 · 1 hr 42 min

    Episode 101: Jonestown Part 2 | When Faith Turns Fatal

    When a U.S. congressman boards a plane to investigate a remote religious settlement, he expects a diplomatic visit — not a reckoning. What begins as a routine inquiry quickly unravels into something far darker, fueled by secrecy, devotion, and fear. In this episode, the line between faith and control begins to blur… and the world starts to take notice.

  • #100
    Nov 11, 2025 · 1 hr 13 min

    Episode 100: Jonestown Part 1 | The Making of a Messiah

    Before the world knew his name, Jim Jones was just a small-town preacher with a big vision. He spoke about justice, equality, and love when few others dared to — drawing in crowds who saw him as a voice for the forgotten. But behind the sermons and the smiles was a man driven by something more than faith. In Part One, we explore the rise of Jim Jones — his early life, his calling to ministry, and how his hunger to lead began to blur the lines between pastor and prophet.

  • #99
    Oct 28, 2025 · 1 hr 31 min

    Episode 99: Arne Cheyenne Johnson | The Devil Made Me Do It Trial

    In 1981, a small Connecticut town became the epicenter of one of the most chilling legal battles in American history. When Arne Cheyenne Johnson brutally murdered his landlord, he claimed something no U.S. courtroom had ever heard before—the Devil made him do it.

  • #98
    Oct 21, 2025 · 1 hr

    Episode 98: Charity Miranda-Martin | Mother, Sister & the Exorcism Gone Wrong

    Charity Miranda Martin’s family claimed they were fighting a demon — but by the time the struggle ended, someone was dead. What was meant to save her soul turned into a night of terror that even seasoned investigators struggled to understand. Was it faith, fear, or something far darker that took Charity’s life?

  • #97
    Oct 14, 2025 · 57 min

    Episode 97: Vilma Trujillo | Fire, Faith, and Femicide

    Deep in the isolated jungles of Nicaragua, a young mother’s desperate plea for help turned into a nightmare of fire and fanaticism. What began as a search for healing ended with Vilma Trujillo bound to a tree as flames devoured the night. This is a story of blind faith, fear, and a community pushed past the edge of reason.

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