Dear Franklin Jones
Stitcher & Jonathan HirschProducer Jonathan Hirsch had a childhood much like yours -- except his family had a secret. They were followers of a controversial spiritual leader named Franklin Jones. To Jonathan’s parents, Franklin Jones was a god, but to people outside the group, Jones was a cult leader. Now, Jonathan is going back, trying to find out what happened -- and whether the group really did become a cult.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 20 | Founded | 7 years ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | History | ||||
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Well done but did not delve into any details and assumed the listener had adequate knowledge and background of who Franklin Jones was and the associated controversies.
Apple Podcasts3mxm313
United States3 years ago - Interesting but ….
I would have liked to have known about the background of his parents, what brought them together, what made them susceptible to following a cult leader and putting up with some pretty weird stuff. What about them made them “drink the kool-aid” and for so long.
Apple Podcasts3LBS301United States3 years ago - Franklin Jones was an EVIL MAN!!
I can’t even express the pain that this cult brought to my family. My aunt has been a follower since 1972 and still to this day she believes. Both of her children my cousins were raised in the cult. They endured sexual abuse, neglect, and starvation.
PLEASE PLEASE don’t call that evil man a “spiritual advisor”.
Apple Podcasts5sequimdazeUnited States4 years ago - Very good
It was that good , I wish there was more of it.
Apple Podcasts5KcmywayUnited States4 years ago Half podcast, half therapy session: more intimate and introspective than informative or entertaining.
Podchaser34 years agoLuciano K
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