
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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 85 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Religion & SpiritualityChristianityTrue Crime | |||

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Jordan and Mitzi open up about the brutal physical and mental toll of full-time ministry, and what happ... more
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In this episode, Ashleigh & Mattie sit down with Mitzi and Jordan to explore the complex layers of growing up in high-control religious environments. Mitzi shares her journey from a fundamentalist upbringing ... more
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We’re back! After being on break since last Halloween, we’re finally jumping back in to "get our feet wet" and remember how our microphones work.
In this episode, we catch you up on our seven-month hiatus, f... more
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Welcome back for a spooky episode that digs into the absolute dread of our childhood Halloweens!We kick off with teachings warning that a "prowling lion" (Satan) is out to devour us, and that our children must... more
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I grew up in a very cult-adjacent church, and so much of this podcast is SO RELATABLE! The hosts are so incredibly kind, even in explaining their own traumas, and listening to this podcast is my own kind of therapy (realizing the horrors while still loving those who believe them). ♥️
Thank you so much for being so open and honest about all your past and present experiences. I grew up as a preacher’s kid and my dad was in and out of so many different religious worlds and our family just had to adapt to whatever new rules and ideas came along with that when he decided the newest group was the “right” one. Fortunately things got a lot better in his last few years of
life but I can relate to so many of your experiences and it has really helped me more than you can imagine. I don... more
I didn’t grow up in a family like this, but I was involved in a para-Church organization (campus Crusade for Christ) that left me feeling the same as many of the experiences that they talk about in this podcast. It’s sort of traumatizing to listen, in a way, but also makes me feel better to know that it’s not crazy that I feel the way I do about so many things. I also have heard them talk about things and the way that they’re managing their trauma now and realize that it’s something that I strug... more
I absolutely love The Cult Next Door podcast. From the very first episode, I was hooked. It’s clear how much time, care, and respect the creators put into telling each story — not just rushing through the facts, but really taking the time to honor what people have lived through and how they’re healing.
Each episode feels intimate and human, shining a light on resilience, recovery, and the strength it takes to rebuild after trauma. What I love most is how thoughtfully it’s done — there’s no expl... more
I appreciate their willingness to keep digging even if it rocks some boats…those boats deserve to get rocked😉
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A thoughtful exploration of high-control religious groups, familial dynamics, and pathways to healing. Episodes center on survivor narratives, personal growth after departure, and practical insights into spiritual abuse, purity culture, and recovery. The show distinguishes itself with slow, respectful storytelling, multi-perspective interviews, and a trauma-informed approach that balances hard truths with empathy. Listeners can expect candid accounts from siblings and other survivors, plus expert and therapist commentary to contextualize healing and resilience.
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