Cult Talk with Erin Martin

To wrap up season one of Cult Talk, cult expert and author Diane Benscoter joins us to share her story of joining the Moonies, how brainwashing works, and why coercive control is so damaging to and powerful over those in its grip. (Part 2 of 2)Segments:A Rape of the SoulYou Own Prison GuardHelping At-Risk PeopleFind Diane's memoir, Shoes Of A Servant on Amazon, or anywhere you buy books.Follow Diane on Twitter.Watch Diane's "Own Your Brain" video series on YouTube.Cult Talk Social Media links - Twitter @CultTalk / Instagram @culttalk / Facebook Group: Cult Talk with Erin Martin

Darlene Griffith joined COBU when it was in its infancy and known by its original name, The Forever Family. It's there that she met her husband, slowly realized Stewart's false teachings, and ultimately, found her way out of the group. (Part 2 of 2)I Was My Own CounselorThe ParadoxWhy Are They So Special? Cult Talk Social Media links - Twitter @CultTalk / Instagram @culttalk / Facebook Group: Cult Talk with Erin Martin

Darlene Griffith joined COBU when it was in its infancy and known by its original name, The Forever Family. It's there that she met her husband, slowly realized Stewart's false teachings, and ultimately, found her way out of the group. (Part 1 of 2)A Spiritual LongingTransitioning From God to StewartA House of CardsCult Talk Social Media links - Twitter @CultTalk / Instagram @culttalk / Facebook Group: Cult Talk with Erin Martin

David Patteson joins Erin to discuss his memories of COBU and what led him to create a new graphic novel about his time among Stewart Trail's "sheep." (Part two of two)Segments:Becoming A GhostLeaving COBU and Finding The Middle GroundWriting The BookFind David's graphic novel "The Cult" on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Cult-True-Story-David-Patteson/dp/0999725467

David Patteson joins Erin to discuss his memories of COBU and what led him to create a new graphic novel about his time among Stewart Trail's "sheep." (Part one of two)Segments: Is This Guy In A Cult?A Hole That Needs To Be FilledFind David's graphic novel "The Cult" on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Cult-True-Story-David-Patteson/dp/0999725467

Erin talks to Tod Burros about his experience in the Church of Bible Understanding (COBU) cult. (Part 2 of 2)A Vicious CircleLearning To Be HumanWas Stewart a Sociopath? Follow Cult Talk on Instagram @culttalk and Twitter @CultTalkJoin the Cult Talk with Erin Martin Facebook group - click on "groups" to search on FB or click here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/392834007920576/

Erin talks to Tod Burros about his experience in the Church of Bible Understanding (COBU) cult. (Part 1 of 2)A Testimony of My ExperienceThe Big LieA Kind and Gentle ReprogrammingA Prayer Group Follow Cult Talk on Instagram @culttalk and Twitter @CultTalkJoin the Cult Talk with Erin Martin Facebook group - click on "groups" to search on FB or click here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/392834007920576/

Erin talks to Catherine Armstrong about her 12 years in the Church of Bible Understanding (COBU) cult. (Part 2 of 2)"When You’re Ready to Get Serious With Jesus"What Happens Now?  Follow Cult Talk on Instagram @culttalk and Twitter @CultTalkJoin the Cult Talk with Erin Martin Facebook group (click on "groups" to search on FB or click here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/392834007920576/