Did you wake up one day to the realisation that your child has joined a cult? Are you struggling to know what to do? In today’s episode we discuss the challenges of having a cult controlling your relationship with your child, and trying to navigate the best path forward. Parent Renee Spencer talks to Lindy about the journey to understanding what happened and her efforts to reclaim an authentic relationship with her daughter after she was recruited into the Jesus Christians (aka the Kidney Cult).

Show notes

• Documentary - The Dark Reality of the Kidney Cult - 7 News Spotlight

• Podcast of Liz's experiences of witnessing her daughter join a cult in on YouTube: ⁠https://youtu.be/WbUnis4Vyp8⁠

• Podcast: Let’s Talk About Sects - The Jesus Christians Part One and Part Two

• Podcast: Let’s Talk About Sects - Cult Bride and Providence/JMS with Liz Cameron

• Book - Carol Giambalvo - Exit Counseling: A Family Intervention

• Article - Carol Giambalvo - Family Interventions for Cult-Affected Loved Ones 

• Book - Steve Hassan - Combatting Cult Mind Control

• ISCA Article - What Impact Does Cult Involvement have on a Family Member 

• ISCA Article - Steve K. D. Eichel (ICSA) For Families Who Suspect That a Loved One May Be Involved With a High-Demand Group (Cult)

• ISCA Website - general information about cult indoctrination for families

  Renee’s Website:  www.recoverfromcoercivecontrol.com