John Lennon’s famous song "Imagine" paints a vision of a perfect world — and cults often promise something similar. So in the spirit of fairness, this week, we take a surprising detour to explore the good things and the benefits that members say about life inside: belonging, structure, shared ideals, and hope for something better. These dreams are powerful — and they can make leaving hard. But are they just an illusion? Listen in, and let us know if we have done the topic justice!

Show Notes

• Article: Gloriavale Leavers Support Trust 10 Reasons People Remain at Gloriavale

• Article: BBC Australian sect members guilty of causing girl's death - information about the Elizabeth Struhs death