Cultish

Join us in the Aftermath where we continue our discussion on Deconstruction!

Join us we continue out conversation with Marcia Montenegro from CANA "Christian Answers for the New Age about "Contemplative Prayer". What is the exact history behind contemplative prayer & are there any spiritual dangers behind the current resurgence of this practice? Tune in to find out! Please consider Supporting us as we head into the new year! https://thecultishshow.com/donate

Join us for the first series of the year as we talk with Marcia Montenegro from CANA "Christian Answers for the New Age about "Contemplative Prayer". What is the exact history behind contemplative prayer & are there any spiritual dangers behind the current resurgence of this practice? Tune in to find out! Please consider Supporting us as we head into the new year! https://thecultishshow.com/donate

Join us in the Aftermath where we continue our discussion on evangelizing the Cults!

Join us in the Aftermath where we continue our discussion on Seventh Day Adventism!

Join us as we continue our conversation with Colleen Tinker and Nikki Stevenson Co-Hosts of the Former Adventist podcast on whether or not Seventh-Day Adventism is a cult. This episode goes into great detail about the great struggle that Walter Martin author of "Kingdom of the Cults" had when trying to pin down certain doctrines that the SDA believed. From the book "Questions on Doctrine" that was published by SDA, to other proponents of SDA Doctrine stating that the "Questions of Doctrine" were misleading at best, this episode brings to light the great controversy of our day which is whether or not Seventh-Day Adventism is a cult. You can find out more about Colleen Tinker and Nikki Stevenson here: https://blog.lifeassuranceministries.org/author/colleentinker/ This episode was brought to you by www.higherbond.com/cultish/

In the 2nd part of this long-awaited series, we continue look into the historical origins of Ellen G White & the underlying worldview that formulated the 7th Day-Adventist church. Whether you are a former or active Seventh-day Adventist, or just generally curious about the Seventh-day Adventist church, we invite you to listen in and be part of this conversation. You can find more about our guests at https://blog.lifeassuranceministries.org/author/colleentinker/ This episode is brought to you by https://higherbond.com/

In the 1st part of this long-awaited series, we look into the historical origins of Ellen G White & the underlying worldview that formulated the 7th Day-Adventist church. Whether you are a former or active Seventh-day Adventist, or just generally curious about the Seventh-day Adventist church, we invite you to listen in and be part of this conversation. You can find more about our guests at https://blog.lifeassuranceministries.org/author/colleentinker/ This episode is brought to you by https://higherbond.com/

Join us in the Aftermath where we continue our discussion of Scientology!

*Listener discretion is advised In this series, we reunite with Nick Thomas & Dr Robyn Hall from A Couch Divided as we delve into the dark and twisted world of Jeffery Dahmer that shocked the world in the early 1990s. Nearly 30 years after his horrific murders took, many are still trying to grasp and understand who he was and why he did what he did. Dr Robyn Hall & Nick Thomas bring a incredibly unique perspective as their primary expertise is understanding post traumatic stress resulting from various trauma & the complexities of how sociology affects us all. Join us as we talk a look inside the mind of Dahmer.

*Explicit Content Warning* - We are reacting to and discussing various audio clips in this episode that have mature content and is not suitable for children. Join us for a special episode with returning guest Will Spencer as we analyze a podcast episode of Aubrey Marcus and Football MVP Aaron Rodgers. In this episode we will be analyzing and comparing the cultural zeitgeist being perpetuated against Scripture. We hope our listeners are encouraged with how to navigate these different worldviews and conversations with Biblical understanding. To hear more from our guest Will Spencer, listen to Episodes 1 + 2 of our Burning Man Series.

Join us as we continue our conversation with Will Spencer as he shares about an unexpected encounter at one of the burn camps that changed the trajectory of his life forever leading him to find what he & many other burners were looking for in Black Rock City.

In many ways, the Burning Man festival is the capitol city of the New Age movement. It's a week-long celebration of hedonism, paganism, and mysticism that attracts 80,000 people every year to the Nevada desert. Join us as we interview Will Spencer, who takes us into this bizarre city—and then around the world—on his journey from the New Age home to Christ. Along the way we explore some important questions: What is Burning Man? Who is "The Man" being burned? What are all those New Age "seekers" seeking? Tune into this episode to find out!

Join us as Jeremiah, Andrew, and Dan continue their conversation about the Hulu Series "Under the Banner of Heaven". You can catch the entire conversation be becoming a member of Apologia All Access https://www.apologiastudios.com/shows/cultish-the-aftermath

Join us in the Aftermath where we continue our discussion of the show Under The Banner of Heaven!

Join us as we conclude our talk with Eric Johnson about his brand new book "Introducing Christianity to Mormons". In today's episode we discuss LDS teachings and beliefs about Biblical authority, historical manuscript evidence, Church history, and the topic of works and Salvation. Be sure to check back to last weeks episode to listen to Part 1 of this series.

Join us in Episode 1 as we talk with Eric Johnson about his book "Introducing Christianity to Mormons". We discuss a broad range of LDS topics including; Witnessing to Mormons, the confusion and medley of beliefs amongst the current LDS Church, and the importance and danger of personal revelation in the Mormon Church. Whether you're new to this topic, or a veteran in LDS apologetics, you will find this episode insightful and encouraging. You can get the book here: https://www.mrm.org/introducing-christianity

Join us for Part 2 as we continue our conversation with Angela Ucci, a former New Age Astrologist. In this episode we compare Angela’s former teachings and New Age beliefs to her recent life changing knowledge of the true Gospel and what The Bible actually teaches. We cover great topics about her journey to recognizing the divine inspiration of Scripture, the ultimate reality of objective truth, how the New Age twists The Bible, and much more. Be sure to head back and listen to Part 1 if you haven’t heard it already!

Join us as we talk with Angela Ucci a former New Age Astrologist with a truly unique story. In Part 1 we discuss the beginning of her journey from producing her own New Age Podcast called "Moon & Back" to her complete renunciation of her own teachings for her newfound life in Christ. In this episode we dive deep into the New Age modalities she was enamored with such as Astrology, Tarot Reading, and Moon Worship. This is one you don't want to miss!

Join us as we continue our conversation with John Collins talking about the notorious 19th faith healer John Alexander Dowie. In part 2, we look at the attempts made by Dowie to expand his empire once he returned back to the United States & talk in-depth about his "Healing Rooms" where scores of his followers died as a result instead of getting medical care. We all hope you all enjoy this historical retelling of the timeless truth that “Bad theology hurts People”. You can find out more about John Collins & his work at https://william-branham.org/site/john_collins

Join us as popular guest & historian John Collins returns to talk about John Alexander Dowie. (1847-1907) A controversial “faith healer” who migrated to the United States from Australia in the late 1800s. Dowie was referred to by critics of his time as a “confidence man”, a person who appealed to the confidence of victims using deception to convince or persuade them out of money or into submission. In part 1, we look into how Dowie initially tried to create his own cult of personality in parts of Australia and California before entering the Windy City of Chicago and becoming the unstoppable force convincing thousands of converts to migrate into Chicago and eventually to his communal in Zion City, Illinois. You can find out more about John Collins at https://william-branham.org/site/john_collins

Join us as we continue our conversation with Naomi Wright, the daughter of a pseudo-Christian polygamist cult leader that you've probably never heard of. In Part 1, Naomi opened up about what it was really like growing up in a household having to constantly hide who she truly was from both her family and the outside world. Now we dive into the saving grace of Jesus Christ and the tacts that can be used to understand whether or not you are being manipulated. You can learn more about Naomi and the work she does at https://www.beemboldened.com/ & make sure to also subscribe to her YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/c/beEmboldened

Join us as we talk with Naomi Wright, the daughter of a pseudo-Christian polygamist cult leader that you've probably never heard of. In Part 1, Naomi opens up about what it was really like growing up in a household having to constantly hide who she truly was from both her family and the outside world. In spite of her upbringing, she now runs an organization that helps those who have experienced similar trauma and religiously abusive environments. You can learn more about Naomi and the work she does at https://www.beemboldened.com/

Join us as we continue our conversation with Amber Aldrich & look at some of her spiritual practices when she was in the new age. Is Yoga just a physical exercise that just so happens to have some spiritual elements or is it inherently a spiritual practice that just so happens to have physical benefits to it? Join us as we discuss this & much more in the 2nd part of our series! This episode is brought to you by Redeemed Podcast. www.redeemedpodcast.org

Join us as we interview Amber Aldrich as we explore her amazing story of coming out of New Age and into the Church. Amber spent more than a decade practicing Kundalini Yoga, reading tarot cards, and engaging in Reiki Energy Healing. What is Reiki Energy Healing? How does somebody fall into Kundalini Yoga? Tune in to find out! This episode is brought to you by Redeemed Podcast. www.redeemedpodcast.org

Join us for our second podcast with Vada from IsHeARealOne Radio who shares some unique tactics on how to talk to Jehovah’s Witnesses using their own Bible. While the Watchtower's “New World translation” is full of distortions, is there a way we can use it in a way to get them to question their beliefs about Jehovah? Tune in to find out! This episode is brought to you by Redeemed Podcast; www.redeemedpodcast.org

Join us as we talk with Vada from IsHeARealOne Radio who shares some unique tactics on how talk to Jehovah’s Witnesses using their own Bible. While the Watchtowers “New World translation” is full of distortions, is there a way we can use it in a way to get them to question their beliefs about Jehovah? Tune in to find out! This episode is brought to you by. https://redeemedpodcast.org/

Join us as we continue to talk with Mike Winger as we look at more bible passages used to support a flat earth theory. The focus of this series is not about what "science says" or certain conspiracies. But rather, a direct focus at these verses actually teach as we examine them in context. We hope this series will be to be a helpful resource for those sincerely wanting to ask whether or not the Bible, on it's own, is teaching a flat earth. You can find more about Mike at https://biblethinker.org/

Join us for the 1st part of this exiting series as we talk with Mike Winger from BibleThinker.org & take a look at some of the bible passages used to support a flat earth theory. The focus of this series is not about what "science says" or certain conspiracies. But rather, a direct focus at these verses actually teach as we examine them in context. We hope this series will be to be a helpful resource for those sincerely wanting to ask whether or not the Bible, on it's own, is teaching a flat earth. You can find more about Mike at https://biblethinker.org/

Join us as we continue our conversation with Andrew and Nikki Schumacher who have in-depth knowledge of the diverse world of Hebrew Roots theology. What do Hebrew Roots followers believe & how are we to respond to their claims? How can we have an answer for the many claims of the Hebrew Roots movement? Join us for 2nd part of this series to find out! You can find more of Andrew Schumacher's content on his youtube channel "The Beginning of Wisdom" https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBeginningOfWisdom

Welcome to this exciting series where Jeremiah Roberts and Andrew Soncrant dive deep into the claims of the Hebrew Roots movement. The two are joined by husband and wife, Andrew and Nikki Schumacher who have in-depth knowledge of the diverse Hebrew Roots theology. What do Hebrew Roots followers believe? How can we have an answer for the many claims of the Hebrew Roots movement? Join us for this exciting series to find out! You can find more of Andrew Schumacher's content on his youtube channel "The Beginning of Wisdom" https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBeginningOfWisdom

Join us as we continue our conversation with Summer & Joy from Sheologians as we look at investigative journalist Tom O’Neill & his book “Chaos: Charles Manson, the CIA, and the Secret History of the Sixties.” Is there legitimate evidence that Manson was part of the MKULTRA project? Does the Government always have your best in mind and is there a historical context for the contrary? Tune in to find out! This episode is brought to you by Forged Beard Co.

Join us for our 4th annual crossover with summer and joy from Sheologians as we look at investigative journalist Tom O’Neill & his book “Chaos: Charles Manson, the CIA, and the Secret History of the Sixties.” How did Tom O’Neill end up spending 20 years investigating the official story of the Manson murders? Does questioning the official story of this horrific event matter 50+ Years later? Tune in to find out!

Join us as we continue our conversation with Zach Lautenschlager about C Street & The Cult of Right-Wing Politics explored in the 2017 Netflix documentary “The Family” What's the proper response to what happened on Jan 6? Is legislating morality exclusive to the right wing & conservatives? Is there a practical way to live during times of political uncertainty? Tune in to the second part of our series to find out!

Join us as we dive off the deep end into C Street & The Cult of Right-Wing Politics. Jeremiah and Andrew are joined by Zach Lautenschlager who is the Vice President/Director of the National Association of Gun Rights. He has experience lobbying in D.C. and knows a thing or two about politics. Is there a cultish fringe within Right-Wing Politics? Is the "Family" really a cult? Do not miss this exciting series, listen now to find out!

Join us for the 2nd part of our conversation with Bradley Campbell from the Youtube Channel "God Loves Mormons"as dive further into the splintering world of the Mormon Empire and give an insightful look into the current affairs of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We hope this conversation will serve as a catalyst to better understand how to reach out to your LDS friends and neighbors.

Join us as we finally dive back into the splintering world of the Mormon Empire and give an insightful look into the current affairs of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We are joined by Bradley Campbell from the Youtube Channel "God Loves Mormons" , who has spent an extensive amount of time in Utah doing outreach to the mormon community. The origins of Mormonism began in the early 1800's, when its leader Joseph Smith claimed to receive a private revelation: the true church of Jesus Christ needed to be restored because all other churches were in a state of apostasy. Since the founding of the LDS church, substantial changes have been made to their doctrine, but nothing compares to the post modern fragmentation that’s occurred the last twenty years. What are the reasons behind these shifts? The answers may surprise you.

This is the second part of our incredible & in-depth look at the origins of India and how it gave birth to new age practices like Yoga and Transcendental meditation that are now normalized in the western world. Our guest Daniel Stephen Courney draws from his extensive experience as someone who's spent over a decade as a missionary to Nepal & some of the most spiritually dark areas of the world. You can find out more about Daniel at https://www.facebook.com/daniel.courney or at [email protected]

Join us as we take an incredible & in depth look at the origins of India and how it gave birth to new age practices like Yoga and Transcendental meditation that are now normalized in the western world. Our guest Daniel Stephen Courney draws from his extensive experience as someone who's spent over a decade as a missionary to Nepal & some of the most spiritually dark areas of the world. You can find out more about Daniel at https://www.facebook.com/daniel.courney or at [email protected]

Join us for the 2nd part of our series on YWAM ( Youth With A Mission) as continue to talk with Derry who spent time as a student on several bases and is currently on Active YWAM staff. In part 2, we have a great & in depth discussion on spiritual abuse and its relation to YWAM. We hope that this conversation reflects the wisdom is hearing both sides (Proverbs 18:17) and will be a catalyst for further conversation.

Join us for chapter 2 of our long awaited series as we continue to look into YWAM ( Youth With A Mission). In this chapter, we speak with Derry who was an active YWAM student on several bases and is currently on active YWAM staff. In part 1 we talk extensively about the how YWAM is organized & whether or not the accusation of it being a cult holds any merit. We hope the first part of this conversation will be a catalyst for further discussion about this organization.

Join us in part 2 as we wrap up our conversation with Haley & Alex who are 2 former students of YWAM. (Youth With A Mission) We continue to expand upon many of the problematic elements of YWAM that many believe to be a catalyst for spiritual abuse. How do we address these complex issues and where should YWAM go from here? Tune in to find out !

Join us as we begin the first chapter of our long awaited series on YWAM (Youth With A Mission) as we talk with Haley & Alex who are 2 former students of YWAM. Are there aspects of YWAM that are cultish or best case scenario problematic? Is it fair to label YWAM as a definitive cult? We cover this and a lot other issues in the 1st part of this series and hope for this to be a catalyst for further conversation.

Join us as we continue our conversation with Jason Morris who's an outspoken survivor of the cult known as the "Disciples of Christ" lead by "Walter White. What can we learn from Jason's story & what was life like after leaving "The Followers of Christ"? Tune in to find out!

Join us as we talk with Jason Morris who's a survivor of a mysterious cult known as "The Followers of Christ". What exactly did this group believe and why we’re so many allured to the message being taught there? Who was this "Walter White" figure and why did so many commit their lives to following him? Tune in to find out!

Join us as we mix it up with Apologia Radio and chat with Jeff Durbin & Co about the complex world of martial arts. Are there spiritual dangers in certain Martial Arts? Is it ethical to be capable of great violence if you had to defend yourself? Is there an orthodoxy to determine legitimate vs fake martial arts? Tune in as we explore these questions and a whole lot more in this epic crossover!

Join us as we continue our conversation with Dr. Ray Bosche & Sarah Adent about some of the interesting intricacies behind the conversation surrounding Sasquatch. We hope to explore this fascinating topic more in depth in the near future.

Join us as we brining back popular guest Dr Ray Boeche & our good friend Sarah Adent whose family grew up in the Northwest experiencing several encounters with a Sasquatch like creature. Is Bigfoot a myth, a physical creature, or something else? Are there dangers that we can get ourselves into when looking into this phenomenon? Tune in to find out!