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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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In this Cultish Live, Jeremiah Roberts and Andrew “Super Sleuth” Soncrant are joined by Islamic expert James Rayment to break down the growing Iran controversy and the religious worldview shaping the conflict.

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I interviewed Mitch from  @Cult_Audit  one of only two former high-level leaders in America who has publicly spoken out after leaving WMSCOG (World Mission Society Church of God). He shares how he was recruited, how he rose through the highest levels... more

In Part 2 of this deep-dive investigation, Jeremiah Roberts and Andrew “Super Sleuth” Soncrant continue their examination of La Luz del Mundo (“Light of the World”) by moving beyond history into the movement’s theology and Christology. Joined again b... more

In this episode, Jeremiah Roberts and Andrew “Super Sleuth” Soncrant kick off a two-part investigation into La Luz del Mundo (“Light of the World”)—one of the largest, most influential high-control religious movements most English audiences have bare... more

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Recent Guests

Luis Fledging
Guest providing expertise on La Luz Del Mundo
Episode: Part 2 | La Luz Del Mundo: Investigating the Apostles of Darkness
Luis Carlos Reyes
Author and researcher with expertise in La Luz del Mundo
Independent author and researcher
Episode: La Luz Del Mundo: Investigating the Apostles of Darkness
Michael Scott Young
A charismatic commentator known as 'Charismatic Cheetah', involved in discussions around charismatic theology.
Episode: Bethel Redding Scandal: A Closer Look on Prophetic Fraud & Spiritual Abuse
Colin Samul
Christian minister and UFO disclosure expert
Episode: Disclosure Day with Colin Samul
Robert Luke Solberg
Professor and author focusing on biblical theology and the origins of Christmas
Biblical Roots Ministries
Episode: Is Christmas Pagan? Discerning Fact From Fiction With R.L. Solberg
Steve Matthew
Advocate for reaching and helping former members of WMSCOG
Episode: Pt 2: Exposing The World Mission Society Church of God
Hyeong-Ju Yang
Senior Pastor of Doan Presbyterian Church and adjunct Professor of New Testament.
Presbyterian University and Theological Seminary
Episode: History of the Korean Cults: The Shamanistic Roots of Korea
Josh Robinson
Has a background in discussing occult practices and religious themes.
Substack writer, pastor
Episode: The Truth About Halloween
Jessica Settle
Former intern of Teen Mania and participant in Acquire the Fire.
Episode: Teen Mania: A Closer Look at Shiny Happy People: Season 2

Hosts

Jeremiah Roberts
Co-host who explores the impacts of cults from a theological and psychological perspective. Known for his analytical discussions on the nature of cult dynamics and how they affect individuals and societies.
Andrew
Co-host who engages with theological topics and the influence of cults on personal and communal faith, often providing insights from former members.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 6.4k ratings
  • Nothing on *how* to actually talk with JWs. Just stories *about* talking to JWs

    Podcast Addict
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    Magavara
    a month ago
  • The irony

    It sounds like these people are in a smiley, high control, high demand religion… aka a cult.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    terryjallday
    United Statesa month ago
  • Cultish church running a anti cult podcast

    These guys are so deceptive, I listened to many podcasts here and never picked up on the fact that they themselves belong to a very cultish church and support and agree with guys like Doug Wilson. This is the quintessential pot calling the kettle black.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Hutchdad77
    United Statesa month ago
  • Listening to these guys will get you into a cult

    If you follow what these dudes tell you to do you will end up in a cult just as destructive (or worse, half the things they claim are cults are just other world religions) as the ones they cover.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    goeskaboom
    United States2 months ago
  • Could be so much better

    This would be more interesting if the hosts would let the guest tell their story without interrupting and THEN ask questions and add commentary. As it is, it’s often hard to follow. It’s rude and disrespectful for the hosts to show off their scripture memorization skills in the middle of the guests’ stories. Also, it’s very hard to take the hosts seriously when they get facts wrong. Example: in the Jodi Hildebrant story, they made multiple errors and couldn’t remember some key names like Lori Va... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    TexasPodLover
    United States2 months ago

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Critiques mention a tendency for hosts to interrupt guests, impacting the flow of personal narratives.
Listeners appreciate the detailed analyses provided on cult dynamics and their impact on individuals.
There are mixed views regarding the religious perspective, with some expressing concerns about bias in the discussions.
Positive feedback highlights the informative nature of the content, particularly the testimonies from former cult members.

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La Luz Del Mundo: Investigating the Apostles of Darkness
Q: How does La Luz del Mundo maintain control over its members?
Through a combination of psychological manipulation, information control, and the demand for absolute loyalty to the apostle.
La Luz Del Mundo: Investigating the Apostles of Darkness
Q: What is the official history of La Luz del Mundo?
The church claims to have divine origins associated with its first apostle, emphasizing a distinct and controversial theological stance.
Bethel Redding Scandal: A Closer Look on Prophetic Fraud & Spiritual Abuse
Q: What are your thoughts on the cover-up culture associated with the charismatic movement?
The cover-up culture is deeply ingrained, often justified by misinterpretations of scripture, allowing charlatans to thrive.
The Cult Behind the Killer: The Andrea Yates Story with Chris from Exposing the Cults
Q: Chris, when you watched this documentary, what were some of the first things that came to your mind initially in that first episode?
Tragedy, absolutely. And the thing is, is like being indoctrinated and being in that state where you do truly believe in what you believe.
Disclosure Day with Colin Samul
Q: What do you think about the relationship between the government and these entities?
There's a speculation that government entities may be in some form of collaboration with these phenomena, influencing public perception and narrative about UFOs.

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What is Cultish about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The content offers a thorough examination of the complex dynamics of cults, particularly discussing their effects on individuals and communities from various perspectives, including theological, psychological, and sociological angles. Topics frequently cover notorious groups such as the World Mission Society Church of God, La Luz del Mundo, and various Korean cults, detailing personal experiences of former members who share their journeys to freedom. Additionally, aspects of high-demand religious movements, manipulation tactics, and societal reactions to cult influences are often highlighted, providing listeners with insights into the dangers of such affiliations without drawing conclusions about their faith. The hosts frequently engage wit... more

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1. Luis Fledging
2. Luis Carlos Reyes
3. Michael Scott Young
4. Colin Samul
5. Robert Luke Solberg
6. Steve Matthew
7. Hyeong-Ju Yang
8. Josh Robinson

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