Get A Life - Ex-Cult Conversations

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Get A Life - Ex-Cult Conversations episodes

June 01, 2023 Get A Life Ep. 53 with guest Fergus Howard
Malcolm Rawlings and his young family were wrongly excommunicated in the 1970s. For 28 years, the family kept faith with Brethren doctrine, practicing separation and holding church meetings to the brethren calendar as a household. In Maple Creek, the brethren acknowledged their wrongdoing and the family, now with married children and with grandchildren, were readmitted to the fellowship in Maple Creek, Canada.The reward for this extraordinary but misguided faithfulness? The families were bullied, shredded, divided between different continents, and some members were excommunicated all over again.Fergus Howard, Malcolm’s grandson was caught in this turmoil from a young age. As an “outsider” in the Maple Creek congregation, he was subjected to horrific bullying. When his parents relocated to Worcester, UK, it got worse – much worse.This is just the prologue to over a decade of physical, psychological, and spiritual abuse that Fergus suffered at the hands of the PBCC. Finally Fergus discovered a message that Bruce Hales had sent to his priest:“He is thoroughly bad. Leave him to stew in his own juice”Rejected by his family, the brethren, and the so called “Man of God”, jobless, penniless and stranded in a cheap hotel in a foreign country, Fergus rebuilt his life, from nothing, step by step.The brethren claim to be prodigies of “care and compassion in action”. This harrowing account proves just how false and wilfully deceitful those words are.
Contact us at [email protected] for information on how you can come on and share your story
Current GOFUNDME needs-Heidi McCamley trial-
https://gofund.me/5582d1f3
paypal link for USA- https://www.paypal.com/pools/c/8Tz4n35OJ8

Olive Leaf Network- https://oliveleaf.network/
Thinking of Leaving Phamplet and resources- https://oliveleaf.network/resources/

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2 hr 40 min
May 31, 2023 Get A Life Podcast Ep 47 with guest Rowan Scott
3 years ago, Rowan Scott was asked to record on video an attempt to get a message to Bruce Hales (the leader of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church) about how the brethren doctrines destroy families. What unfolded on that day was unexpected. Join us as we discuss Rowan’s recollection of these unusual and completely unexpected events.
Rowan also tells us about his story of leaving and in particular the authoritarian way the brethren in South Africa were told they had to leave that country. It is a fascinating insight into the level of control the leader of the brethren has over those that belong to this high control group.
Link to News article regarding this incident by Michael Bachelard-
https://www.smh.com.au/national/exclusive-brethren-cult-leader-s-millionaire-son-accused-of-assault-20200120-p53t41.html
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#plymouthbrethrenchristianchurch #pbcc #abuse #church #cult #religion #trauma #religioustrauma #sexualabuse #mindcontrol #brainwashing #conversation #exmembers #exposingtruth #whistleblower #getalifepodcast #getalife #podcast #exclusivebrethren #brucehales #johnhales #shutup #withdrawnfrom #worldly #excommunicate #assemblydeath #christiansect #christiancult #canadiancult #canadiansect #BruceHales #BDH #BruceDHales #UniversalBusinessTeam #UBT #RRT #RapidReliefTeam #Aberdeen #oneschoolglobal
1 hr 32 min
May 30, 2023 Get A Life Podcast Carman addresses Walt, Vern, and Ron Symington.
In 1975, Roy Symington killed his brother Kenny in a moment of reckless foolishness. His father, J H Symington laid it on Roy to take care of Kenny's widow and orphaned children. At some point in the mid-1980s, Roy approached his father with one of Ken's sons present, with a proposal - a large parcel of farmland had come up for sale - if JHS would give him the money, Roy would buy the farm andf pass it on to Ken's children to give them a secure future. What happened to that farmland, and to the charge JHSymington laid on Roy and his brothers to care for Kenny's family? In a powerful and heartfelt narration Kenny's daughter, Carman challenges her uncles Walt, Vern, & Ron and the leader of the PBCC, Bruce D Hales to respect and honor the wishes of James H Symington and his dear wife and to reverse the wicked theft, and injustice that has been done. Exodus 22 v 22-23. Ye shall not inflict and widow or fatherless child. If thou afflict him in any way, if he cry at all unto me, I will certainly hear his cry.
12 min
May 15, 2023 Get A Life Ep.52 with guest Dean Wheeler
Nearly all members of the PBCC are born into the community and know no different – unless they leave. However, Dean Wheelers’ parents left the PBCC and he was born outside of it. His father rejoined when Dean was 11 years old and gained custody of his three sons. Dean describes how alien it was to suddenly have to conform to PBCC rules and way of life after having a childhood of freedom. He recounts how doctrine enforced on him resulted in a religious trauma that took him years to work through and the difficulties he had in doing this. We hope you enjoy listening as Dean talks about this unusual perspective on the PBCC.
Contact us at [email protected] for information on how you can come on and share your story
Current GOFUNDME needs-
Heidi McCamley trial-
https://gofund.me/5582d1f3
paypal link for USA- https://www.paypal.com/pools/c/8Tz4n35OJ8
Olive Leaf Network- https://oliveleaf.network/
Thinking of Leaving Phamplet and resources- https://oliveleaf.network/resources/
#plymouthbrethrenchristianchurch #pbcc #abuse #church #cult #religion #trauma #religioustrauma #sexualabuse #mindcontrol #brainwashing #conversation #exmembers #exposingtruth #whistleblower #getalifepodcast #getalife #podcast #exclusivebrethren #brucehales #johnhales #shutup #withdrawnfrom #worldly #excommunicate #assemblydeath #christiansect #christiancult #canadiancult #canadiansect #BruceHales #BDH #BruceDHales #UniversalBusinessTeam #UBT #RRT #RapidReliefTeam #Aberdeen #oneschoolglobal
1 hr 22 min
May 07, 2023 Get A Life Ep 51 with guest Abi Thompson Part 3
This is part 3 of a 3 part series.
Trigger warning! This podcast contains discussion regarding sexual abuse. Viewer discretion is advised.
We merge 2 podcasts together to discuss the hierachy within the PBCC. Abi takes us through an in depth look at how this "mainstream Christian church" runs as a business that seems to only benefit those at the top of this ecosystem. She walks us through a chart that was literally created by the PBCC and through emails that show their true colors. After watching this, it really does confirm, in black and white, where their priorities are. It definitely doesn't seem to be on the welfare of their congregation and teachings of the Bible. Where does this business seem to be heading as a "Mainstream Christian Church?" Hopefully, those inside will see that money is the root of all evil and the freedom out here doesn't need that kind of wealth to be a heartfelt and compassionate Christian.
Contact Abi at [email protected] for confidential sexual abuse survivor help or on LinkedIn Abi Thompson
Contact us at [email protected] for information on how you can come on and tell your story
Current GOFUNDME needs-
Heidi McCamley trial-
https://gofund.me/5582d1f3
paypal link for USA- https://www.paypal.com/pools/c/8Tz4n35OJ8
Craig Stewart Exposing the Exclusive Brethren-PBCC Cult-
https://gofund.me/787a6a9c
Olive Leaf Network- https://oliveleaf.network/
Thinking of Leaving Phamplet and resources- https://oliveleaf.network/resources/
#plymouthbrethrenchristianchurch #pbcc #abuse #church #cult #religion #trauma #religioustrauma #sexualabuse #mindcontrol #brainwashing #conversation #exmembers #exposingtruth #whistleblower #getalifepodcast #getalife #podcast #exclusivebrethren #brucehales #johnhales #shutup #withdrawnfrom #worldly #excommunicate #assemblydeath #christiansect #christiancult #canadiancult #canadiansect #BruceHales #BDH #BruceDHales #UniversalBusinessTeam #UBT #RRT #RapidReliefTeam #Aberdeen #oneschoolglobal
1 hr 53 min
April 30, 2023 Get A Life Ep. 50 with guest Abi Thompson PART 2
THIS IS PART 2 OF A 3 PART SERIES
TRIGGER WARNING! THIS PODCAST CONTAINS DISCUSSION OF SEXUAL ABUSE.
Abi takes us through some crucial points of what sexual abuse is for those still in the cult and the horrendous effects this scourge of abuse has on survivors. We also go over once again what defines a cult, and how the PBCC ticks all the boxes.
Contact us at [email protected] for information on how you can come on and tell your story
Current GOFUNDME needs-
Heidi McCamley trial-
https://gofund.me/5582d1f3
paypal link for USA- https://www.paypal.com/pools/c/8Tz4n35OJ8
Craig Stewart Exposing the Exclusive Brethren-PBCC Cult-
https://gofund.me/787a6a9c
Olive Leaf Network- https://oliveleaf.network/
Thinking of Leaving Phamplet and resources- https://oliveleaf.network/resources/
#plymouthbrethrenchristianchurch #pbcc #abuse #church #cult #religion #trauma #religioustrauma #sexualabuse #mindcontrol #brainwashing #conversation #exmembers #exposingtruth #whistleblower #getalifepodcast #getalife #podcast #exclusivebrethren #brucehales #johnhales #shutup #withdrawnfrom #worldly #excommunicate #assemblydeath #christiansect #christiancult #canadiancult #canadiansect #BruceHales #BDH #BruceDHales #UniversalBusinessTeam #UBT #RRT #RapidReliefTeam #Aberdeen #oneschoolglobal
1 hr 10 min
April 30, 2023 Get A Life Ep. 49 with guest Abi Thompson PART 1
THIS IS PART 1 OF A 3 PART SERIES
TRIGGER WARNING! THIS PODCAST CONTAINS DISCUSSION OF SEXUAL ABUSE.
We welcome Abi Thompson, a very recent leaver, who takes us through her story of horrific sexual abuse and many other abuses. After the final event, she was moved to Australia to live under Bruce Hales, who said he would be a father to her. She thought she would be safe there, but the moving around started, and after many attempts of obtaining help from the so called, "Man of God", Abi found that, devestatingly, this was not the case. Listen in as she reads out her last letter she sent to Bruce Hales.
Contact us at [email protected] for information on how you can come on and tell your story
Current GOFUNDME needs-
Heidi McCamley trial-
https://gofund.me/5582d1f3
paypal link for USA- https://www.paypal.com/pools/c/8Tz4n35OJ8
Craig Stewart Exposing the Exclusive Brethren-PBCC Cult-
https://gofund.me/787a6a9c
Olive Leaf Network- https://oliveleaf.network/
Thinking of Leaving Phamplet and resources- https://oliveleaf.network/resources/
Link to Anchor/Spotify- https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/G6sjHA2xHwb#plymouthbrethrenchristianchurch #pbcc #abuse #church #cult #religion #trauma #religioustrauma #sexualabuse #mindcontrol #brainwashing #conversation #exmembers #exposingtruth #whistleblower #getalifepodcast #getalife #podcast #exclusivebrethren #brucehales #johnhales #shutup #withdrawnfrom #worldly #excommunicate #assemblydeath #christiansect #christiancult #canadiancult #canadiansect #BruceHales #BDH #BruceDHales #UniversalBusinessTeam #UBT #RRT #RapidReliefTeam #Aberdeen #oneschoolglobal
2 hr 2 min
April 27, 2023 Get A Life Podcast Ep 48 with guest Murray Chattell
It was just another day at the office, but as Murray Chattell arrived, he burst into a torrent of tears. A sympathetic work colleague covered for him at work as she insisted that he went to see a Doctor.
As Murray shares what led up to that final breakdown and how this resulted in him leaving the brethren, we see yet another family divided by the brethren doctrine of separation. Murray describes how he tried to continue to see his children, and up to a point was successful in doing so – until recently.
Murray gives some excellent advice on how to protect your mental well being when leaving the PBCC by finding like minded friends as you navigate the transition into non PBCC life.
Contact us at [email protected] for information on how you can come on and tell your story
Current GOFUNDME needs-
Heidi McCamley trial-
https://gofund.me/5582d1f3
paypal link for USA- https://www.paypal.com/pools/c/8Tz4n35OJ8
Craig Stewart Exposing the Exclusive Brethren-PBCC Cult-
https://gofund.me/787a6a9c
Olive Leaf Network- https://oliveleaf.network/
Thinking of Leaving Phamplet and resources- https://oliveleaf.network/resources/
#plymouthbrethrenchristianchurch #pbcc #abuse #church #cult #religion #trauma #religioustrauma #sexualabuse #mindcontrol #brainwashing #conversation #exmembers #exposingtruth #whistleblower #getalifepodcast #getalife #podcast #exclusivebrethren #brucehales #johnhales #shutup #withdrawnfrom #worldly #excommunicate #assemblydeath #christiansect #christiancult #canadiancult #canadiansect #BruceHales #BDH #BruceDHales #UniversalBusinessTeam #UBT #RRT #RapidReliefTeam #Aberdeen #oneschoolglobal
2 hr 8 min
April 18, 2023 Get A Life Podcast Ep 46 with guest Stephen Gear
How do you pick yourself up when you lose the family you love? Stephen Gear had to do just that when he left the control of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church (PBCC) in order to preserve his mental well-being. Many who have left this group will empathise with the deep sadness having to make that choice brings. Stephen shares how he found kindness outside the brethren when he needed it most. He describes how he tried to return to the brethren and was prevented from doing so by one person. Did that person have an ulterior motive for keeping Stephen from the family he loved? Join us and judge for yourself.
Contact us at [email protected] for information on how you can come on and tell your story
#plymouthbrethrenchristianchurch #pbcc #abuse #church #cult #religion #trauma #religioustrauma #sexualabuse #mindcontrol #brainwashing #conversation #exmembers #exposingtruth #whistleblower #getalifepodcast #getalife #podcast #exclusivebrethren #brucehales #johnhales #shutup #withdrawnfrom #worldly #excommunicate #assemblydeath #christiansect #christiancult #canadiancult #canadiansect #BruceHales #BDH #BruceDHales #UniversalBusinessTeam #UBT #RRT #RapidReliefTeam #Aberdeen #oneschoolglobal
1 hr 18 min
April 14, 2023 Get A Life Ep 45 with guest Lindy Jacomb
*EDIT*- The whitebook Lindy refers to in this podcast is #603 not #161.
The crime: a teenage girl, writing to PBCC leader Bruce D Hales with some genuine questions about PBCC practice and doctrine.
The punishment: excommunication and shunning by her entire family, friends and everyone she had ever known.
This is the incredible story of Lindy Jacomb – who having rebuilt her life from scratch after her devastating excommunication, set her heart on helping others so that no one will ever have to face that experience alone and afraid again. Lindy walks us through the Olive Leaf Network website; a charity set up to help those affected by high demand religious groups. The Olive Leaf Network is running a Give A Little campaign till April 30th to help recover costs of getting the charity up and running. Link is below.
Link to the OLN "Give A Little" campaign- https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/help-us-to-provide-aid-and-advocacy-for-former
Links to Olive Leaf Network-
Facebook-
https://www.facebook.com/theoliveleafnetwork
Linkedin-
https://www.linkedin.com/company/olive-leaf-network/?viewAsMember=true
Instagram-
https://www.instagram.com/olive_leaf_network/
WEBSITE-
https://oliveleaf.org.nz/
Podcast Lindy was on-
https://www.ltaspod.com/29
YouTube link to The Little Bird-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPvXGTibg5Y
Contact us at [email protected] for information on how you can come on and tell your story
#plymouthbrethrenchristianchurch #pbcc #abuse #church #cult #religion #trauma #religioustrauma #sexualabuse #mindcontrol #brainwashing #conversation #exmembers #exposingtruth #whistleblower #getalifepodcast #getalife #podcast #exclusivebrethren #brucehales #johnhales #shutup #withdrawnfrom #worldly #excommunicate #assemblydeath #christiansect #christiancult #canadiancult #canadiansect #BruceHales #BDH #BruceDHales #UniversalBusinessTeam #UBT #RRT #RapidReliefTeam #Aberdeen #oneschoolglobal
1 hr 38 min

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Listen in on conversations with former members of the PBCC. Ex-members open a window into one of the world's most powerful and influential cult and it's links to the Conservatives, crime, corruption…