{"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/6adf80a129dd53209d21d7b2?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Arranged to a Predator: WMSCOG Cult took EVERYTHING I Had","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6ac3c2599610f265be0022ef/1793029494626-a064e952-e91e-477a-8d0a-a39f1cbd68f8.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Esperanza was a successful young woman working at an NBC-affiliated television station when she was introduced to the World Mission Society Church of God through a man she met online. Searching for faith, family, and belonging, she quickly became devoted to a religious organization that taught the world was coming to an end. Within months, Esperanza had walked away from her career, devoted nearly every waking hour to the church, and been encouraged to surrender her entire paycheck. </p><p>Things took an even darker turn when church leaders arranged her marriage to an abusive man she barely knew. Esperanza shares disturbing allegations of surveillance, reproductive control, and manipulation and abuse within her marriage, along with the extraordinary journey that eventually led her to question everything she believed.</p><p><u><a href=\"https://youtu.be/H1p3Ll6A9W4\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Click here to watch on YouTube</a></u></p><p>Follow and support Esperanza!</p><p>TT:<u><a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@espyyfoodfreak\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> https://www.tiktok.com/@espyyfoodfreak</a></u></p><p>IG: <u><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/espyyfoodfreak/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/espyyfoodfreak/</a></u></p><p>Our Costa Rica Vacation has sold out! <u><a href=\"https://trovatrip.com/trip/central-america/costa-rica/costa-rica-with-shelise-sola-aug-2027?earlybird=true\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Join our waitlist in case of any cancellations</a></u></p><p>Subscribe to our<u><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@CultstoConsciousnessClip\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> C2C &quot;CLIPS&quot; Channel!</a></u></p><p>Support C2C - Any donations are welcome and appreciated to support the making of this podcast.</p><p><u><a href=\"https://cults-to-consciousness-shop.fourthwall.com/en-usd\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Find our FULL (uncensored) merch store here!</a></u></p><p>Patreon <u><a href=\"https://www.patreon.com/cultstoconsciousness\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.patreon.com/cultstoconsciousness</a></u></p><p>Venmo @sheliseann</p><p>Find us on Social media!</p><p>Instagram <u><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/cultstoconsciousness\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@cultstoconsciousness</a></u> </p><p>Host Instagram <u><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/sheliseann/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@sheliseann </a></u></p><p>Co Producer / Host <u><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/jonathan.rosales_\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@jonathan.rosales_ </a></u></p><p>TikTok <u><a href=\"http://cults.to.consciousness\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@cults.to.consciousness </a></u></p><p>Twitter <u><a href=\"https://twitter.com/cultstocon\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@cultstocon</a></u> </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>","author_name":"Shelise Ann Sola, Jonathan C Rosales"}