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The Cult Next Door

The Cult Next Door
Mental Health
Abuse
Worldwide Church Of God
Cult Dynamics
Childhood Trauma
Narcissistic Abuse
Autoimmune Disease
Crusade Church
Emotional Resilience
Religious Manipulation
Cortisol Levels
Self-Worth
Herbert W. Armstrong
Suicide
Family Dynamics
Narcissistic Leadership
Romantic Relationships
Manipulation
Courtship
Trauma

Hosted by Mattie Lasiter and Ashleigh Teeter, siblings who were separated for more than 25 years due to the shadow of their shared past.Their father, a charismatic but enigmatic figure, led a cult that consumed the lives of its members, leaving their family torn apart and forbidden from contact.They have reunited to share their journey with you while unravelling the haunting tales of cults from ar... more

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In our 2nd episode with Mindy, she shares her journey growing up in a strict religious environment where purity culture shaped her early decisions, including marrying young at 19. She recounts the challenges o... more

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Our guest, Mindy shares her experience growing up in a cult-like family led by her controlling pastor father. The family moved often due to financial struggles and her father’s various church roles. Mindy desc... more

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Liz and Mel share their journeys after leaving high-control churches. Mel finds initial comfort in a non-denominational church, marries, and starts a family, but later becomes involved in another controlling A... more

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In this episode, Liz and Mel open up about their contrasting experiences growing up on a highly controlled religious farm. Mel shares the difficulties she faced, including being accused of inappropriate behavi... more

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Recent Guests

LaNisa Renee Frederick
Award-winning actor, writer, and content creator, host of the podcast Black & Cultivated
Black & Cultivated
Episode: Ep.59: "Boring-Ass Racist White Church"
Blake Moorer
A guest sharing his insights on the healing journey from cult upbringing
Episode: Ep.57: "Substituted Therapy"
Mandy Jones
A former member of a high-control religious group, discussing her journey towards personal freedom and understanding life beyond her previous beliefs.
Episode: Ep.56: "Room To Think"
Naomi Wright
Executive Director of BeEmboldened Ministries, a nonprofit dedicated to the prevention and healing from spiritual abuse.
BeEmboldened Ministries
Episode: Ep.52: "I Could Have Died"
Jessica Lasiter
Sister-in-law of the hosts and recurring guest
Episode: Ep.42: "Den of Wolves"
Dr. Laura E. Anderson
Therapist, trauma resolution and recovery coach, writer, educator and creator focused on complex trauma
Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery
Episode: Ep.33: When Religion Hurts You: with Dr. Laura E. Anderson
Chelsie Ryan
Sister-in-law's sister, shares experiences growing up in the Crusade Church
Episode: Ep.28: "The Devil's Playground"
Lindsay Taylor
Licensed marriage and family therapist in Alabama, specializing in grief counseling and trained in the Enneagram.
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Episode: Ep.26: Inside the Enneagram: Understanding Cult Influence
David Brown
Former member of Crusade Church and survivor of cult experiences
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Episode: Ep.20: "Exploited, Manipulated & Poisoned"

Hosts

Mattie Lasiter
Co-host who shares personal narratives and insights regarding experiences growing up in a cult, with a focus on healing and recovery.
Ashleigh Teeter
Co-host that contributes to discussions centered on emotional health and navigating life post-cult, emphasizing the importance of shared experiences.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 539 ratings
  • EP 62 lost me

    I have loved and told so many people about this podcast because it felt powerful and raw and needed. Until ep 62 with Taylor. It’s ok that the hosts and some guests are not Christian. It is ok for their belief to be a belief in nothing. However to dog others and talk about how you can’t be Christian and believe in the Bible. They talk about how they are smarter than others because they use critical thinking to disprove beliefs and others don’t. I don’t care if you believe in God, Jesus, Buddha o... more

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    Amanda Murdock!
    United Statesa month ago
  • Just ok

    The early episodes of this aren’t that great. It’s just 2 people talking about specific situations that happened in their lives as part of a cult, which would be cool, but it’s more like they’re talking to other people who left the same cult, and not a general audience. They talk about people and specific situations that make it seem like it’s just cult gossip. Meh.

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    amitiel
    United States3 months ago
  • Well, that’s f-ing weird…

    The amount of times I have said this comment out loud in the 43 episodes I have listened to…several EVERY SINGLE EPISODE!!! Every play of the beginning recordings of “the marriage chamber” starts it off. The show is really amazingly well done, not salacious, but compassionate and with empathy, and sprinkled in laughter throughout! Love it and love these classy people who are brave enough to share their past, present, and hopefully the future.

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    5
    GirlWhoPaints
    United States4 months ago
  • Religion and narcissist-free

    I grew up southern Baptist, which, while conservative and patriarchal, wasn’t overly culty. However, my childhood home was run by a stepfather who was narcissistic, abusive, and controlling. So Ive been able to identify with many of your experiences. Like you, am no longer ruled by a narcissist or by religion. Thank you for adding clarity and levity to an otherwise hopeless situation.

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    Mugsielew
    United States5 months ago
  • Comforting Sleep

    This may sound strange but I like to use podcasts to help me sleep at night. “Boring” podcasts keep me awake because my mind wanders. This podcast helps me cope with my anxieties through calm and comforting conversation as I doze off. I don’t want this review to make it sound like it isn’t a good podcast because I sleep through it, to the contrary, the better the podcast the better the sleep quality and I always wake up rested and less anxious when I sleep to y’all. Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
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    MommaLand
    United States6 months ago

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Some listeners mention that the in-depth narratives allow for a deeper connection with the hosts and guests, enhancing their engagement with the content.
There are mixed feelings about the early episodes, with some considering them less engaging than later, more developed discussions. Overall, the content is regarded as impactful and healing.
Many feel the podcast offers a sense of community and understanding for those who have experienced similar traumas related to high-control groups.
Listeners appreciate the compassionate and empathetic storytelling approach that blends humor with heavier themes.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Ep.67: " He Always Wanted the Weird Stuff"
Q: Was that of your dad's own making or was that influenced by, you know, a different ministry?
Mindy believes that early on it was her father's rules but later those rules were influenced by other ministries he admired.
Ep.67: " He Always Wanted the Weird Stuff"
Q: What was the reason that, like, why you moved around so much?
Mindy speculates that financial instability and the desire to avoid people discovering the family's inner turmoil contributed to constant moving.
Ep.56: "Room To Think"
Q: What's one thing that you would want those people to know?
To know that they already have everything they need inside of themselves.
Ep.54: "Heavy Petting & Getting Weird"
Q: What was your dad's approach to the changes in your church?
Naomi shares her perspective on how her father embraced a leadership role and justified splitting from the main church when he began to feel a sense of power and authority.
Ep.54: "Heavy Petting & Getting Weird"
Q: How was he receiving that?
Naomi explains that her father received revelations from God through a sense of just knowing, rather than through dreams.

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The content focuses on the nuanced exploration of cult experiences, particularly through the eyes of those who have left high-control religious groups. It features compelling conversations with individuals who share their personal journeys of escaping cults, emphasizing themes of recovery, identity reclamation, and emotional healing. The discourse is often enriched with anecdotes that blend humor with the gravity of their experiences, making it relatable and engaging for listeners. Each episode dives into the complexities of belief systems, family dynamics affected by cult membership, and the psychological impacts associated with strict doctrines, thereby offering listeners valuable insights into recognizing the signs of potentially harmful... more

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1. LaNisa Renee Frederick
2. Blake Moorer
3. Mandy Jones
4. Naomi Wright
5. Jessica Lasiter
6. Dr. Laura E. Anderson
7. Chelsie Ryan
8. Lindsay Taylor

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