{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6ac3c2599610f265be0022ef/6ac3c2777c84f5d4dd515fbd?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Twelve Tribes: My Arranged Wedding at 16 Re-enacted Becoming the Christbride","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6ac3c2599610f265be0022ef/06d75725757eb98b2c73580b2370b7a0.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Drawn to the Twelve Tribes in the 1970s by its promise of spiritual purity, communal support, and moral family values, Rebecca’s parents became deeply embedded in a system that demanded complete obedience and surrender of autonomy. Rebecca was one of the oldest of the second generation in the cult, which meant a lot of experimentation was done to determine the fate of other children. At 15 years old—a highly devout member— she was chosen to marry one of the leader’s sons, to attempt to shackle him&nbsp; to the group. Her wedding included group reenactments complete with demons, running from the woods, a crowning ceremony and unwavering submission as an “unworthy woman”. She thought she could escape her abusive and highly controlled childhood with daily corporal punishment by getting married. The reality was far worse.&nbsp;</p><p><a href=\"https://youtu.be/OmLUPvrU4jI\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Click here to watch on YouTube</a></p><p><a href=\"https://youtu.be/gjazxu60gwI?si=JPJrb8rzP2Dntkgn\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Watch pt 2 of Rebecca's interview</a></p><p><a href=\"https://youtu.be/vFlipx4Fpn4?si=B2oYHeV7nZUwY37u\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Watch our interview with Rebecca's sister, Meleah</a></p><p>Find Rebecca on social media!</p><p>The Sister Act Podcast website (submit questions or episode request): <a href=\"https://thesisteractpodcast.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://thesisteractpodcast.com/</a></p><p>IG: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/rebecca_thesisteractpodcast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/rebecca_thesisteractpodcast</a></p><p>FB: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/people/Rebecca-Nichols\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.facebook.com/people/Rebecca-Nichols</a></p><p>TT: <a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@thesisteractpodcast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.tiktok.com/@thesisteractpodcast</a></p><p>YouTube: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@TheSisterAct25\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.youtube.com/@TheSisterAct25</a></p><p>Subscribe to our<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@CultstoConsciousnessClip\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> C2C \"CLIPS\" Channel!</a></p><p>Support C2C - Any donations are welcome and appreciated to support the making of this podcast.</p><p><a href=\"https://cults-to-consciousness-shop.fourthwall.com/en-usd\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Find our FULL (uncensored) merch store here!</a></p><p>Patreon <a href=\"https://www.patreon.com/cultstoconsciousness\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.patreon.com/cultstoconsciousness</a></p><p>Venmo @sheliseann</p><p>Find us on Social media!</p><p>Instagram <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/cultstoconsciousness\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@cultstoconsciousness</a>&nbsp;</p><p>Host Instagram <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/sheliseann/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@sheliseann&nbsp;</a></p><p>Co Producer / Host <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/jonathan.rosales_\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@jonathan.rosales_&nbsp;</a></p><p>TikTok <a href=\"http://cults.to.consciousness\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@cults.to.consciousness&nbsp;</a></p><p>Twitter <a href=\"https://twitter.com/cultstocon\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@cultstocon</a>&nbsp;</p><p>**Disclaimer: This podcast provides a platform for guests to share their personal experiences and opinions. The views expressed are solely those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the views of the hosts or producers. Any allegations discussed are unverified and represent personal accounts only. All individuals mentioned are presumed innocent unless proven otherwise. The podcast assumes no legal responsibility for statements made by guests.**</p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href=\"https://art19.com/privacy\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href=\"https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.</p>","author_name":"Shelise Ann Sola, Jonathan C Rosales"}