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Linnéa Kuling was a child brought up in the infamous pentecostal sect in Knutby, Sweden, where one person was murdered and another shot. This is her story about growing up in the innermost circle of the Bride of Christ, and about how her safe haven turned into total darkness. When she was...

Let’s Talk About Sex in Sects is a history and religion podcast exploring how sex, power, belief, and control shaped religious movements, sects, and spiritual communities throughout history.Every sect writes rules about sexuality. Every movement enforces them. And behind closed doors, those rules often collapse.This podcast uncovers the hidden sexual histories of religious sects, cults, and closed spiritual communities where intimacy became doctrine, authority became desire, and private behavior quietly reshaped faith, loyalty, and power.Each episode investigates real historical cases ...

Let's Talk About Sects is an award-winning monthly podcast focusing on a different cult each episode. Sarah takes a storytelling, deep dive approach, looking at the history of a sect's leaders, the recruitment of members, their experiences, psychological aspects, and notable incidents during its existence.You can support us on Patreon, with a one-off donation, or grab some merch. Sarah Steel's debut book Do As I Say is available now.“A fascinating and well-researched look into cults and the charismatic leaders behind them.” Peter Wells, The Sydney Morning Herald“A fantastic examination ...

In Cult Following, Ocker sheds light on the terrifying attraction of cults, demonstrating the elasticity of belief, the desperateness of belonging, and the tragedy of trust.