The Turning - Seasons 1, 2 & 3
iHeartPodcasts and Rococo PunchThe Turning: River Road (Season 3) is about Lindsay Tornambe who at 13 years old, was chosen by the leader of her family’s cult for a special role. She became one of the youngest Maidens of River Road Fellowship in rural Minnesota. After a ritualistic ceremony that married her and other girls to their leader, she endured more than a decade of mental and physical abuse, hidden from outsiders.
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 41 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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Christa was born into River Road Fellowship. In our final conversation, she remembers how she first realized she was in a cult, and tells us parts of the story we haven’t covered yet.
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A year and a half after our first interview, we sit down with Lindsay one last time to ask her the questions you’ve been wondering about.
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PART TEN - “There were moments when I remember being in such a dark place, feeling so hopeless, and the curiosity of the next day I think helped keep me going. It doesn't matter how dark the day is. Just be curious about tomorrow.”
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PART NINE - "The trees would be swaying, and you could almost feel the leaves moving. Maybe we would start humming, making up a melody. The worries and the fear just melted away. All the bad things, and all the good things, none of it mattered. I cou... more
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I binged all three seasons and highly recommend! Such gentle storytelling, fantastic reporting, and great mix of first person interviews and secondary sources.
Apple Podcasts5AJPW1986
United States19 days ago - Binged Season 3
Just binged season 3 and now want to find out what seasons 1 and 2 are about. It stands out to me that the interviewers/hosts are good at seamlessly weaving in research bytes that help to dispel myths around abuse and abuse survivors (such as the classic “If it was so bad, why didn’t you leave?” question).
Apple Podcasts5KTMM22United States20 days ago - Inspiring!
I am in awe of how articulate these women are, both emotionally and intellectually. For them to have lived this experience and then give us all insight into it, is a testament to their courage and self-love, even in the most difficult circumstances.
Apple Podcasts5smitty6370United States20 days ago - So many thoughts and emotions
Wow, season 3 was so incredibly well-told and heartbreaking. As a mother to a young daughter, my heart absolutely broke for Lindsay, Jess, Krista, and all the other girls subjected to this life. Great journalism and story-telling on an incredibly difficult topic. As difficult as some episodes were to listen to, I binged this in two days. Thank you for bringing this story to light!
Apple Podcasts5SLO2015United States20 days ago - Amazing Journalism!
You two are such great journalists and story tellers. Keep bringing us these important stories with The Turning!
Here in Season 3 it’s so sad and bewildering that no one who committed these atrocities can admit to what they did. They seem to have to block it out to save their own conscience, at the detriment of their daughters. Brainwashing and indoctrination are very real but we always have a choice.
Apple Podcasts5zltaylorUnited States24 days ago
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What is The Turning about and what kind of topics does it cover?
This series offers a profound look into the traumatic world of a young girl raised within a cult in rural Minnesota. The narrative centers on Lindsay Tornambe, who, at just 13 years old, was chosen as one of the Maidens by the cult leader, Victor Bernard, leading her into a life shaped by manipulation, emotional abuse, and oppressive rituals. The show's episodes intricately explore themes of psychological control, the complexities of cult dynamics, and the struggle for autonomy amidst fear and emotional turmoil. Notably, it provides listeners with a gripping blend of personal testimony and investigation into the cult's practices, culminating in Lindsay's courageous escape and the subsequent unravelling of the cult's secrets. Through vivid s... more
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