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 | 42 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | DocumentarySociety & CulturePersonal Journals | |||
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- Season 3 is amazing
I didn’t like Season 1, but gave the show another try with Season 3. I’m really glad that I did. I’ve listened to a lot of cult stories but this one hits a little different. I think the difference is how open Lindsey is to sharing her story (Jess and Christa too). She could have held back but didn’t and it’s extremely brave. It’s something that helps lay bare the diabolical nature of a charismatic cult leader and how it not only impacts the victims but also rips families apart. I highly re... more
Apple Podcasts5soul24
United States6 days ago - Totally engrossing!
Erika is a thoughtful, intelligent and considerate host/interviewer. She takes great care in telling people’s stories. And the stories she chooses to explore exemplify the great depth of humanity.
Apple Podcasts5oliviaforsyth
Canada12 days ago - Brave & Courageous
Thank you Lindsay, Jess and Christa for sharing your stories with us, so vulnerably and courageously. I’m so sorry for all you endured. Thank you Erika & Elin for bringing this story to us so sensitively. 🙏🏼🙏🏼
Apple Podcasts5MariellaSFUnited States19 days ago - Excellent Podcast!!!
I LOVE this podcast. Erika and Elin are amazing reporters and their team does great work! If you like to get deeper into tough stories, you’ll love them. They are thoughtful and considerate of victims and those impacted by the stories being told.
Apple Podcasts5katieomiUnited States21 days ago - Professionally Executed
Just finished season 3. I was impressed by the level of professionalism and grace that was used in the making of this podcast. Excellent work. I’m going to listen to season 2 next.
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A gripping exploration of abuse and resilience, this series recounts the harrowing experiences of Lindsay Tornambe, who was selected at a young age to serve in a cult known as the River Road Fellowship in rural Minnesota. Through a blend of personal narratives and interviews with fellow survivors, the series unveils the mental and physical oppression faced by Lindsay and other young females under the charismatic yet manipulative control of their leader, Victor Bernard. The story not only details their traumatic upbringing but also follows their courageous escape and the ensuing international manhunt that revealed the cult's dark realities. Unique in its combination of personal storytelling and investigative journalism, this series sheds lig... more
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