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In this second episode of our series on Korean Cults, we trace the tangled roots of Korea’s modern messianic movements—shaped by Jeong Deuk-eun (“The Great Holy Mother”) and Kim Baek-moon—gave birth to a new religion that blended Confucianism, Taoism, and Christian language into a syncretic gospel of bloodline purification and “True Bloodline Lineage. We then follow how this ideology influenced later leaders like Jung Myung-seok (JMS) and Park Tae-seon of the Olive Tree Movement, revealing the disturbing legacy of Korean messiahship and political infiltration that continues today through groups like the Moonies, Shincheonji, and WMSCOG. We’re joined by Pastor Yang, Adjunct Professor of New Testament at the Presbyterian University and Theological Seminary in Seoul, who holds a Doctor of Theology in New Testament and served as a Visiting Scholar at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (2023–2024). Also joining us is Chris, a former member of Shincheonji and returning Cultish guest, who shares his firsthand experience and ongoing efforts to raise awareness about the growing global influence of Korean cults. Together, we expose how the False Christs of Korea: The Unification Church and the Olive Tree Legacy which redefined the Gospel, replaced biblical revelation with self-proclaimed messiahs, and continue to shape Korea’s—and the world’s—spiritual landscape today.Partner With Us & Be Part of the Mission to Change Lives: HERESHOP OUR MERCH: HEREPlease consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel: CultishTV.comCultish is a 100% crowdfunded ministry. -- Email Chris & Pastor Yang: [email protected] [email protected] Chris's Website: HEREChris's YouTube: HEREPastor Yang's YouTube: HERE

In this episode of Cultish, we explore why Korea has become a center for a new wave of cult movements—and why the global church should pay attention. If Dr. Walter Martin were alive today, he’d likely be addressing the rise of groups like Shincheonji, the World Mission Society Church of God, Jesus Morning Star, and many others now infiltrating churches throughout the Western world.We’re joined by Pastor Yang, who serves as an Adjunct Professor of New Testament at the Presbyterian University and Theological Seminary in Seoul. He holds a Doctor of Theology in New Testament and, from 2023 to 2024, served as a Visiting Scholar at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Illinois.Also joining us is Chris, a former member of Shincheonji and returning guest, sharing his firsthand experience and ongoing efforts to raise awareness about the growing influence of Korean cults around the world.Partner With Us & Be Part of the Mission to Change Lives: HERESHOP OUR MERCH: HEREPlease consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel: CultishTV.comCultish is a 100% crowdfunded ministry. -- Email Chris & Pastor Yang: [email protected] [email protected] Chris's Website: HEREChris's YouTube: HEREPastor Yang's YouTube: HERE

We are live on the Monday before Halloween and we are talking with Josh Robinson about the truth about Halloween. Does Halloween have pagan origins or is that just a Neo-Pagan Myth? Check it out!Partner With Us & Be Part of the Mission to Change Lives: HERESHOP OUR MERCH: HEREPlease consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel: CultishTV.comCultish is a 100% crowdfunded ministry.

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In this episode of Cultish, we sit continue our conversation with Jeremy Jenkins—Pastor from North Carolina and founder of All Things All People—to dive deep into the world of Wicca and Neo-Paganism. What draws people to these modern spiritual movements? How do they connect with ancient practices and beliefs about the unseen realm? And most importantly, how should Christians understand, engage, and respond to those exploring these paths? Join us as Jeremy shares his insights, pastoral experience, and apologetic perspective on the growing influence of Wicca and Neo-Paganism in today’s culture. Partner With Us & Be Part of the Mission to Change Lives: HERESHOP OUR MERCH: HEREAll Things All People: HEREPurchase Jeremy's Book: HERE

The Super Sleuth sits down with Dr. Owen Anderson, Philosophy Professor at ASU, to expose how Leftism functions as a modern cult—exerting control over Behavior, Information, Thought, and Emotion.Together, they examine Marxism’s deep influence on the radicalization of college students, the erosion of higher education, and the way a godless worldview has captivated the West.This episode also confronts the devastating fruit of Marxist ideology, seen in the shocking murder of Charlie Kirk by Tyler Robinson.🔎 How does Leftism operate with cult-like control over society?🔎 What’s really happening on our college campuses?🔎 Why has Marxism gained such traction in America?Don’t miss this thought-provoking conversation that pulls back the curtain on one of the most dangerous ideologies shaping our culture today.Dr. Owen Anderson's Substack: HEREDr. Owen Anderson's book on Samson: HEREPartner With Us & Be Part of the Mission to Change Lives: HERESHOP OUR MERCH: HERE

The Super Sleuth sits down with Dr. Owen Anderson, Philosophy Professor at ASU, to explore Marxism’s influence on the radicalization of college students. Together, they unpack how Marxist ideology has reshaped higher education, eroded the foundations of the university system, and captured the hearts of the West with a godless worldview. We discuss the fruit of Marxism as shown through the heinous murder of Charlie Kirk by Tyler Robinson. 🔎 What’s really happening on our college campuses? 🔎 Why has Marxism gained such traction in America? Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation you won’t want to missDr. Owen Anderson's Substack: HEREPartner With Us & Be Part of the Mission to Change Lives: HERESHOP OUR MERCH: HERE

We’re both in Utah, not far from where Charlie’s life was taken yesterday.How are we to make sense of what happened, and what is the best way to respond to a tragedy like this?Join us tonight for a live and candid conversation.

In this episode of Cultish, we sit down with Jeremy Jenkins—Pastor from North Carolina and founder of All Things All People—to dive deep into the world of Wicca and Neo-Paganism. What draws people to these modern spiritual movements? How do they connect with ancient practices and beliefs about the unseen realm? And most importantly, how should Christians understand, engage, and respond to those exploring these paths? Join us as Jeremy shares his insights, pastoral experience, and apologetic perspective on the growing influence of Wicca and Neo-Paganism in today’s culture. Partner With Us & Be Part of the Mission to Change Lives: HERESHOP OUR MERCH: HEREAll Things All People: HEREPurchase Jeremy's Book: HERE

We are joined again this week by Steve Matthews from Exposing the Cults to take another look into the world of Burning Man and Transformational Festivals. Our guest has attended Burning Man and has studied, written on, and has spoken about this growing phenomenon for several years now, and brings us years of his thinking and analysis on this subject in this episode. Matthews likes to point out that, "Young people today are not rushing out and joing groups like the Jehovah's Witnesses these days. Instead, they are pursuing other spiritual paths like Burning Man and other similar Transformational Festivals. Everything is changing now to new forms of spirituality in our culture." In this episode we delve into the hard to explain nature of these festivals and describes what goes on at them, as well as uncover the true history of Burning Man and then give a critical response to the emerging Pagan worldview behind Transformational Festival culture. You can order his full-length joural article from the Spiritual Counterfeits Project here at - https://scp-inc.org/product/the-burning-truth/ You can also follow episodes on the Exposing the Cults YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@ExposingtheCults

In this episode of Cultish, Andrew Soncrant sits down with Colin Samul to discuss Joe Rogan's most recent episode with Representative Anna Paulina Luna on Alien Revelations & the UFO Phenomena. We discuss Remote Viewing, its connection to alien entities, and the occult roots behind these practices. From military programs to New Age spirituality, we explore how these experiences lure people with promises of hidden knowledge. Are alien encounters and psychic abilities just harmless curiosities—or are they spiritual deceptions rooted in the occult? How should Christians discern and respond to these claims? Colin helps unpack the counterfeit nature of these practices and points us back to the true source of wisdom and freedom found in Christ.Partner With Us: HERE Wess Huff on Ethiopian Bible and Book of Enoch: HEREColin Samul Cultish Alien Revelations Series: HERE

Join us as we continue our deep dive into the world of Tony Robbins—the world-renowned self-help guru whose influence reaches millions. We’re asking the hard questions: 👉 In what ways is the self-help movement idolatry? 👉 What exactly is NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming), and how should Christians think about it? 👉 What is the Biblical response to Tony Robbins' message? We’re interviewing the Kraken—Marcia Montenegro, a former astrologer and New Ager turned Christian —who brings clarity, insight, and firsthand experience to the infamous self-help movement. You don’t want to miss this one.Partner With Us: HERE Marcia's Website: HERENLP Article: HEREMarcia's Article on Tony: HERE

Join us for a deep dive into the world of Tony Robbins—the world-renowned self-help guru whose influence reaches millions. We’re asking the hard questions: 👉 Are there spiritually dangerous aspects to Tony Robbins’ teachings? 👉 What exactly is NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming), and how should Christians think about it? 👉 How does all of this align—or conflict—with a biblical worldview? We’re interviewing the Kraken—Marcia Montenegro, a former astrologer and New Ager turned Christian —who brings clarity, insight, and firsthand experience to the infamous self-help movement. You don’t want to miss this one.Partner With Us: HERE Marcia's Website: HERENLP Article: HEREMarcia's Article on Tony: HERE

Join us as we continue our talk with Jordan Healy, who spent over 14 years as a practicing witch, Reiki Master, and yoga teacher. What exactly was it that allured her into the occult? What were the dangerous supernatural manifestations that emerged as a result of her deep involvement as an occultist? Tune in to find out!Partner With Us: HERE

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In this episode of Cultish, we sit down with researcher and author Carl Teichrib to explore the spiritual revolution unfolding in the heart of the psychedelic renaissance. From the stages of Psychedelic Science 2025 to the language of “entheogens,” we unpack how science and mysticism are merging to create a new global belief system—one that aims to replace traditional religion with a chemically-induced inner divinity. Are psychedelics truly neutral tools for healing, or are they sacraments of a rising, gnostic worldview? What are the global implications of this spiritual transformation, and why should Christians pay attention? Tune in as we expose the psychedelic agenda of the world—and what it means for the future of faith and truth.Partner With Us: HERE Buy Carl's book Game of Gods HERECarl's Substack HERE

In the final installment of our series on Kabbalah, we shift from exposing its occultic origins to offering a robust Christian apologetic response. After tracing Kabbalah’s evolution from ancient mystery religions, Greek paganism, and gnostic mysticism, we now ask: how should Christians respond?Is Kabbalah simply another spiritual path—or a dangerous distortion of biblical truth? What does the gospel of Jesus Christ offer that Kabbalah never can?Brian Crawford and Will Spencer return to help us confront the theological errors of Kabbalah and equip believers to stand firm in the truth of Scripture.Partner With Us: HERE Purchase: The Scandal of a Divine Messiah Brian's Website: HEREWill Spencer's Website and Podcast: HERE

Join us as we uncover the hidden roots of Kabbalah, tracing its development from Greek gnostic paganism to its entanglement with hermetic occult thought and how Kaballah truly is a resurfacing of syncretistic ancient mystery religions.What is Kabbalah really—and how did it evolve from mystical Judaism into a system embraced by both spiritual seekers and conspiracy theorists?Our guests are Brian Crawford, author of The Scandal of a Divine Messiah, and returning guest Will Spencer help us unravel the Occultic Origins of the Kaballah.Partner With Us: HERE Purchase: The Scandal of a Divine Messiah Brian's Website: HEREWill Spencer's Website and Podcast: HERE

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Join us as we respond to a recent episode of the Soul Boom podcast, featuring The Office star and devoted Baha’i, Rainn Wilson, alongside YouTube icons Rhett & Link who've been very candid about their deconstruction journey away from historic Christianity. So how does a committed Baha’i like Rainn Wilson interpret their spiritual unraveling? And is there a faithful, thoughtful way to respond from a biblical worldview? Tune in as we explore these questions with our good friend Steve Matthews. Steve brings clarity and discernment to the conversation—and you can check out more of his work at ⁨Exposing The Cults. Partner With Us: https://donorbox.org/cultish SHOP OUR MERCH: https://shop.apologiastudios.com

In this episode of Cultish, Andrew Soncrant concludes his conversation with Skyler Hamilton from Distinctive Christianity to explore the hidden world of Hermetic Mormonism. What happens when esoteric traditions, alchemy, and mysticism creep into a religion that already claims divine revelation? Skyler unpacks his story of coming to faith in Christ by unpacking the surprising roots and modern expressions of this strange blend of Hermeticism and Latter-day Saint theology. How deep does the rabbit hole go? And why should Christians be concerned about this growing trend in fringe Mormon circles? Tune in for a fascinating and eye-opening conversation you won’t want to miss. Cultish is a 100% crowdfunded ministry. Partner with us & be part of the mission to mission to change lives: https://donorbox.org/cultishSkyler's Podcast Distinctive Christianity: https://redcircle.com/shows/distincti...

In this episode of Cultish, Andrew Soncrant and Bradley Campbell (of ‪@GLM‬) continue their conversation with Skyler Hamilton from Distinctive Christianity to explore the hidden world of Hermetic Mormonism. What happens when esoteric traditions, alchemy, and mysticism creep into a religion that already claims divine revelation? Skyler unpacks his story of coming to faith in Christ by unpacking the surprising roots and modern expressions of this strange blend of Hermeticism and Latter-day Saint theology. How deep does the rabbit hole go? And why should Christians be concerned about this growing trend in fringe Mormon circles? Tune in for a fascinating and eye-opening conversation you won’t want to miss. Cultish is a 100% crowdfunded ministry. Partner with us & be part of the mission to mission to change lives: https://donorbox.org/cultishSkyler's Podcast Distinctive Christianity: https://redcircle.com/shows/distincti...Bradley Campbell ‪@GLM‬

In this episode of Cultish, Andrew Soncrant and Bradley Campbell (of ‪@GLM‬ )sit down with Skyler Hamilton from Distinctive Christianity to explore the hidden world of Hermetic Mormonism. What happens when esoteric traditions, alchemy, and mysticism creep into a religion that already claims divine revelation? Skyler unpacks his story of coming to faith in Christ by unpacking the surprising roots and modern expressions of this strange blend of Hermeticism and Latter-day Saint theology. How deep does the rabbit hole go? And why should Christians be concerned about this growing trend in fringe Mormon circles? Tune in for a fascinating and eye-opening conversation you won’t want to miss. Cultish is a 100% crowdfunded ministry. Partner with us & be part of the mission to mission to change lives: https://donorbox.org/cultish Skyler's Podcast Distinctive Christianity: https://redcircle.com/shows/distincti... Bradley Campbell ‪@GLM‬

You can find out more about James Rayment here:WEBSITEYOUTUBECultish is a 100% crowdfunded ministry. Partner with us & be part of the mission to mission to change lives.Please consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel: CultishTV.com

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Cultish is a 100% crowdfunded ministry. Partner with us & be part of the mission to mission to change lives. Aaron's Article: HEREAaron's YouTube: HERELearn about Aaron: HERESkyler's Podcast: Distinctive ChristianityEpisode on Blake Ostler with Loren Pankratz: HERESkyler's Deep Dives on King Follet Discourse and Sermon in the Grove: King Follett Discourse (also here) Past Episodes: here and hereThe Sermon in the Grove (also here) Bradley Campbell on King Follett: here and hereBooks to be educated on the "New Perspective of Paul"Justification: New Studies in Dogmatics - Michael HortonCracking the Foundation of the New Perspective on Paul: Covenantal Nomism versus Reformed Covenantal Theology - Robert CaraJustification Reconsidered: Rethinking A Pauline Theme - Stephen WesterholmPerspectives Old and New on Paul: The "Lutheran" Paul and His Critics - Stephen WesterholmWhere is Boasting?: Early Jewish Soteriology and Paul's Response in Romans 1–5 - Simon GathercoleJustification and Variegated Nomism - D.A. CarsonJustification and Variegated Nomism: The Paradoxes of Paul - D.A. CarsonUncovering the Theme of Revelation in Romans 1:16-3:26: Discovering a New Approach to Paul's Argument Argument - Marcus Mininger

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Join us for the final part of our conversation with Myles from Answering Adventism as we take an extended look at 'The Investigative Judgment.'This has always been considered one of the most contentious aspects of Ellen G. White’s theology, and for many former Adventists, it was the ultimate dealbreaker that led them to leave Adventism.What exactly is the Investigative Judgment, and what are its theological implications?Tune in to hear Myles' closing arguments and find out!SUPPORT OUR WORK!SHOP OUR MERCH STORE!Check out Myles' YouTube HERE!

Join us as we continue our conversation with Myles from Answering Adventism.In part 2 we continue to cross-examine the puzzle of Seventh-Day Adventism taking an In-Depth look at the“Great Controversy Worldview” and its theological implications.What exactly is the “Great Controversy Worldview” and what are its implications?Does the “GCW” push Adventism out of Christian orthodoxy and into Non-Christian Cultism?Tune in to find out!SUPPORT OUR WORK!SHOP OUR MERCH STORE!Check out Myles' YouTube HERE!

Join us for this much-needed follow-up on Seventh-day Adventism.While our initial series focused on the history of Ellen G. White and the late Dr. Walter Martin’s interactions with SDA leadership when he wrote Kingdom of the Cults, this will be a theological examination of Seventh-day Adventism and its claims.Is Seventh-day Adventism a non-Christian cult or just a misunderstood denomination?Our guest, Myles, is a former third-generation Adventist who runs the popular channel Answering Adventism and will be examining its theological claims by way of its primary sources to see if it passes the sniff test of orthodoxy.In Part 1, we chat with Myles about what it was like growing up in the SDA church, what caused him to eventually leave, and the complexities of navigating the language barrier when it comes to Adventism.SUPPORT OUR WORK!SHOP OUR MERCH STORE!Check out Myles' YouTube HERE!

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In Part 6, we welcome back our guest, James Rayment, as we bring the series full circle—connecting everything we've learned for effective evangelism. We wrap up by tackling pressing issues such as Hamas, the Israel-Palestine conflict, and the impact of mass Muslim migration to America. This powerful conclusion is one you won’t want to miss!You can find out more about James Rayment here:WEBSITEYOUTUBEPlease Consider Supporting us as we are a 100% crowdfunded ministry. https://donorbox.org/cultishPlease consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel: CultishTV.com

In Part 5 of our six-part series on Islam, we’re joined by James Rayment and Aybars Uckun—a Turkish-born Muslim who converted to Christianity—to explore the key theological differences between Christianity and Islam. Together, we unpack contrasting views on essential doctrines, including the nature of God, Jesus, Mary, miracles, the crucifixion, the end times, and more.You can find out more about James Rayment here:WEBSITEYOUTUBEPlease Consider Supporting us as we are a 100% crowdfunded ministry. https://donorbox.org/cultishPlease consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel: CultishTV.com

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Join us as we continue our conversation with Wes Huff about the KJV (King James Only) movement. In part 2 we continue to look at some of the rigid & dogmatic assertions fundamentalists make about the King James Bible.Subscribe to Wes' YouTube HEREGet More info on Wes HEREFollow Wes' X HEREWe are a crowdfunded podcast, meaning that people just like you are the heartbeat of Cultish. If you would like to partner with us please go HERE

Join us as we talk with Wes Huff about the KJV (King James Only) movement. In part 1 we take a look at the history of the King James Bible & how it came about. We also take a brief look at some of the rigid & dogmatic assertions that many fundamentalists about the King James Bible.Subscribe to Wes' YouTube HEREGet More info on Wes HEREFollow Wes' X HEREWe are a crowdfunded podcast, meaning that people just like you are the heartbeat of Cultish. If you would like to partner with us please go HERE

In the last episode of the first season of Slow Burn of Mormon History Andrew Soncrant and Ryan McMartin tackle the Joseph Smith Translation of the Bible. This work cannot continue without your partnership click HERE To partner with us today to keep seasons just like this one coming. You can see our YouTube channel HERE

In episode nine of Slow Burn of Mormon History, Andrew Soncrant and Ryan McMartin discuss the Kirtland Era of Mormonism and what led to the catastrophe in Kirtland. This work cannot continue without your partnership click HERE To partner with us today to keep seasons just like this one coming. You can see our YouTube channel HERE

In this episode, Andrew Soncrant and Ryan McMartin talk about the birth of polygamy within Mormonism.Is Polygamy Biblical?Was Polygamy pragmatic for Joseph?Tune in to find out! This work cannot continue without your partnership click HERE To partner with us today to keep seasons just like this one coming. You can see our YouTube channel HERE

In this episode, Ryan McMartin and Andrew Soncrant talk about the history of the Mormons of Manchester.This work cannot continue without your partnership click HERE To partner with us today to keep seasons just like this one coming. You can see our YouTube channel HERE

In this sixth episode of Slow Burn of Mormon History Andrew Soncrant and Ryan McMartin continue to dissect the Book of Mormon. This work cannot continue without your partnership click HERE To partner with us today to keep seasons just like this one coming. You can see our YouTube channel HERE

In this fifth episode of Slow Burn of Mormon History Andrew Soncrant and Ryan McMartin begin to dissect the Book of Mormon. This work cannot continue without your partnership click HERE To partner with us today to keep seasons just like this one coming. You can see our YouTube channel HERE

In this fourth episode of "A Slow Burn of Mormon History" Andrew Soncrant and Ryan McMartin think it is crucial to discuss Mormon Theology.What is the Plan of Salvation?What is the Restored Gospel?Tune in to find out!This work cannot continue without your partnership click HERE To partner with us today to keep seasons just like this one coming. You can see our YouTube channel HERE

This is episode three of "A Slow Burn of Mormon History" and in this episode: Ryan McMartin and Andrew Soncrant discuss the theories that surround Joseph Smith's account of the History of the Americas.What is the Book of Mormon about?Is it true History?Tune in to find out!This work cannot continue without your partnership click HERE To partner with us today to keep seasons just like this one coming. You can see our YouTube channel HERE

This is the second episode of our ten-episode season on a Slow Burn of Mormon History and in this episode, Andrew Soncrant and Ryan McMartin discuss the Smith Family Treasure diggin business.How entrenched was the Smith family in the treasure-digging business?Why does this matter? Tune in to find out!This work cannot continue without your partnership click HERE To partner with us today to keep seasons just like this one coming. You can see our YouTube channel HERE

Mormonism did not come out of a vacuum, 19th Century America was ripe for cult activity and in a sense, primely prepped for Joseph Smith and what he claimed about God and the Americas.In this episode of A Slow Burn of Mormon History, Andrew Soncrant and Ryan McMartin discuss America and the climate that gave birth to Mormonism. This work cannot continue without your partnership click HERE To partner with us today to keep seasons just like this one coming. You can see our YouTube channel HERE

Merry Christmas everyone!We hope you all enjoy our annual message by the late Dr. Walter Martin talking about the secret of Christmas!If you’d like to make a tax-deductible donation as we head into the new year, you can partner with us: HERE