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Get A Life - Ex-Cult Conversations

Get A Life Podcast
Plymouth Brethren Christian Church
Bruce Hales
Rapid Relief Team
Mental Health
Exclusive Brethren
Child Sexual Abuse
Oneschool Global
Family Separation
Workplace Safety
Cult Dynamics
Australian Taxation Office
Universal Business Team
Christianity
Sam Keast
Cult Behavior
Transgender Identity
Copyright Law
Survivor Stories
One School Global
Australia

Listen in on conversations with former members of the PBCC. Ex-members open a window into one of the world's most powerful and influential cult and it's links to the Conservatives, crime, corruption and pedophilia. Discussions peel back the hidden layers within these cults and reveal the real trauma that occurs behind closed doors. Join members on their journey toward understanding, healing and pe... more

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On the heels of the global outrage over the PBCC pet ban, Bruce Hales isn't backing down. Instead, he's reaching back into the archives and resurrecting some of his most infamous ministry from 2003. And he didn't do it once. He did it two Thursdays i... more

The Plymouth Brethren Christian Church pet controversy has now exploded across the world, with headlines in Australia, New Zealand, the UK, Canada and beyond.After reports emerged that a child connected to the Hales family was bitten by a dog, new mi... more

Edmonton lawyer reacts to the horrifying statistics uncovered in Dr. Jill Aebi-Mytton’s research into the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church including findings that 41% of former members surveyed reported experiencing (CSA). At what point does the la... more

Well known Edmonton lawyer, Ian Runkle from the @RunkleOfTheBailey YouTube Channel looked over the claims of Brown Rudnick LLP's client, Rapid Relief Team and laughed! The Rapid Relief Team (RRT) is the charity arm of the Plymouth Brethren Christian ... more

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Recent Guests

Cheryl Bawtinheimer
former church member
Plymouth Brethren Christian Church (former)
Episode: A bizarre legal battle with the Rapid Relief Team: Why are they suing over a cartoon bird? (Clip 4)
Andrew Brank
Guest on stream, acknowledged for his presence and insights during the discussion
Episode: Are Rapid Relief Team and Plymouth Brethren Christian Church using copyright law to silence critics?
Chris Shelton
Former Scientology member, anti-cult advocate
Independent researcher/YouTuber
Episode: Get A Life Ep.168 with Chris Shelton: Scientology & Plymouth Brethren Christian Church Parallels
Richard Marsh
Former PBCC member and podcast participant
Get A Life Podcast / Ex-Cult Conversations
Episode: Get A Life Ep.167 Plymouth Brethren Christian Church Rapid Relief Team v Bawtinheimer Lawsuit Update
Maria Esguerra
Psychologist and survivor, works with Olive Leaf Network
Olive Leaf Network
Episode: Get A Life Ep.166 with Psychologist Maria Esguerra- Child Sexual Abuse in Cults Explained
Peter Harrison
Former PBCC member who shares his life story and experiences
Plymouth Brethren Christian Church (PBCC)
Episode: Get A Life Ep.165 with Guest Peter Harrison: Former Plymouth Brethren Christian Church Member
Dawson Ching
Former PBCC member; interviewee sharing experiences growing up in PBCC and life after leaving
Plymouth Brethren Christian Church (PBCC)
Episode: Get A Life Ep.164: Ex Plymouth Brethren Christian Church member Dawson Ching PART 2
Jolie Cooper
Former member of the PBCC and advocate for transgender rights
Episode: Get A Life Ep. 157 with Ex- Plymouth Brethren Christian Church Member Jolie Cooper
Dan Torky
Local Liberal candidate
Episode: Inside story: Plymouth Brethren Christian Church Illegal Australian 2025 Election Campaign

Host

Cheryl Bottenheimer
Host of Get A Life Podcast, Ex-Cult Conversations; multiple episode appearances.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 91 ratings
  • Exclusive BS Cult

    I lived in an area where the brethren had a large presence, for a community that didn’t vote or believe in paying tax , they definitely took part in the process of democracy and attempting to affect our schools and public ammenities..

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Navy_Girl69
    Australia5 months ago
  • Please listen

    I was in the cult and just found this podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RDE87hube
    New Zealanda year ago
  • This podcast is so helpful.

    This podcast is so helpful. It documents the generational damage that comes from a group’s coercive control.

    Separating families, shaming, spying on, silencing, and tearing down the health and welfare of every human they touched all in the name of being good with a higher power.

    This podcast and the amazing book discussed in episode 127 is something you will not want to miss.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    eeOfficeManager
    United States2 years ago
  • Just about time

    Thank you Cheryl, Carmen, Richard, and everyone. This is a very much needed change for our society starting one cult at a time.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Xltf2&9
    Canada3 years ago

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Inside the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church: When Bruce Hales Came to Stay
Q: What happened during Bruce Hales's visit to Zurich and how did it affect the community?
The guest explains that Hales's visit triggered a flurry of rules, renovations, and social reshuffling aimed at presenting him as a figure of divine authority, with lasting disruption to local relationships and governance.
Get A Life Ep.162 Part 1: Thieves in the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church and Audio of Bruce Hales
Q: So, Richard, what do you think about the implications of the voluntary disclosure and massive ATO refund?
If the other areas actually show fraud in rapid relief team or actual charitable bodies, they would be very likely to lose their charitable status.
Get A Life Ep.162 Part 1: Thieves in the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church and Audio of Bruce Hales
Q: Richard, explain to me if they're having to pay back the tax that they avoided, but the fringe benefits have already been taken, and they can't get those fringe benefits back, essentially?
They're now asking for more money from the members, so they're taking... The members are paying for this twice, essentially.
Get A Life Ep.159 with Jason Pittock Part 2- Leaving the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church
Q: What would you say to Bruce?
Thank you for convincing me to leave. You did a really good job at it.
Get A Life Ep.159 with Jason Pittock Part 2- Leaving the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church
Q: What would you say to those insiders in there right now that have their eyes open?
It's always a good time to do the right thing and make a decision, but you have to be considerate and plan. Everyone deserves a chance.

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Listeners are drawn to in-depth conversations with former members of high-control groups, often focusing on coercive control, abuse dynamics, and the governance of insular communities. Across recent episodes, the show frequently draws parallels between sect-like organizations and well-known cults, examines legal and investigative twists, and spotlights survivor voices, accountability efforts, and policy reform. A distinctive thread is the blend of personal memoir with rigorous analysis from experts and ex-members, producing a candid, survivor-centered perspective that aims to inform and empower while exposing systemic harms within closed networks.

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