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Cult Life is hosted by Robin Jackson, a former Jehovah's Witness and author of two books on the subject of cults and their inner workings. This podcast is dedicated to exposing cults in general and ed... more
FAQs about Cult Life:How many episodes does Cult Life have?The podcast currently has 19 episodes available.
November 25, 2023The Watchtower and AidsRobin Jackson discusses the Jehovah's Witnesses' view on the HIV/AIDS virus and the prejudice around those who have the disease....more25minPlay
November 25, 2023Cognitive Dissonance_ Mental Conflict and Contradiction within CultsCognitive dissonance is the mental conflict that occurs when beliefs or assumptions are contradicted by new information. The unease or tension that the conflict arouses in people is relieved by one of several defensive manoeuvres: they reject, explain away, or avoid the new information; persuade themselves that no conflict really exists; reconcile the differences; or resort to any other defensive means of preserving stability or order in their conceptions of the world and of themselves. This is especially prevalent within cults. When members are faced with the deception, failed prophecies and fraudulent nature of the cult the mind tends to reconcile and redress these inconsistencies. Listen as Robin Jackson discusses this psychological phenomenon faced by cult members....more26minPlay
November 22, 2023Multi Level Marketing_ Business Opportunity, Pyramid Scheme or CultThe Multi-level Marketing industry is a $36 billion industry. Worldwide many new companies spring up yearly to entice people into a so-called "business opportunity." Many sell the dream of lavish lifestyles and material prosperity. But is this industry all that it is perceived to be? This episode breaks down one form of commercial cult that has enticed people into it for decades. However, not all MLM companies are bad or deceptive....more31minPlay
November 22, 2023Exit Wounds_ How leaving Jehovah's Witnesses and other cults affects former members.The issue that the majority of former cult members will agree on is that there is no easy way to exit from a cult. For some, it is not that difficult to leave. They are just less susceptible to mind control techniques. Some maintain that sense of self to make an informed decision to leave. Many ex-cultists say they spent years working up the nerve to get out. It does take a tremendous amount of courage to leave. This episode explores the different ways in which members leave and the consequences that former members have to contend with....more25minPlay
November 21, 2023Types of CultsContrary to popular belief there are many different types of cults. In this episode Robin unpacks the different classifications and modes of operation of these cults....more30minPlay
November 21, 2023Cults and Mind Control. The Loaded Gun TechniqueMind Control is not some mystical force that cults employ to recruit and keep members in. Rather, it is a psychological technique that cults attempt to control members. This episode discusses the various aspects of Mind Control. Recorded live at the Durban Exhibition Centre....more37minPlay
November 21, 2023How Cults RecruitHow do cults recruit? In this episode, Robin outlines some techniques that cults use to draw in unsuspecting members into the fold. So you think you are immune to cult recruitment! Think again!...more30minPlay
November 21, 2023Blood, Sacrifice, Ethics and Jehovahs Witnesses in South Africa.In this episode, Robin Jackson discusses the issue of blood transfusions Jehovah's Witnesses are faced with. He relates a story about his friend from his childhood and how it affected the family. The courts in South Africa have very often come to the defence of children in ordering life-saving blood transfusions....more25minPlay
November 21, 2023Nelson Mandela, Jehovahs Witnesses and racial attitudes.In this episode Robin talks about Nelson Mandela's brush with the Jehovah's Witnesses and how it affected his marriage to his first wife Evelyn. The early writings about racial attitudes are exposed and the little-known issue of compulsory military service South Africa's white JW males had to navigate....more27minPlay
FAQs about Cult Life:How many episodes does Cult Life have?The podcast currently has 19 episodes available.