I Was In A Cult

By Freddie FORTEHealth & Fitness Mental Health

I Was In A Cult episodes

August 11, 2022 Episode 52 - "Bob Jones University - Amanda"
On this episode, Amanda shares her experience with Bob Jones University, and how those practices, coupled with the practices of other believers, that began her own personal journey away from the faith.
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1 hr 16 min
August 01, 2022 Episode 51 - "April Ajoy"
On this episode, we hear the story of April, a former staunch conservative Christian who started questioning her beliefs once tragedy occurred. It got more intense once politics and patriotism came to a head back in 2016, and everything she believed needed some recalibration. After going viral and attracting the attention of the likes of Ben Shapiro, Prager U and Greg Locke, April's mission is to show everyone what Evangelical Christianity looks like from the eyes of those who may never step foot in a Church building.
Please give her a follow on TikTok: @aprilajoy
To hear about her journey away from evangelicalism, check out one of her podcasts she hosts, featuring TikTok creators Paul Swearengin (@pastorpaul_tiktok), Jeremy Coleman (@pastorfromok) + guests.: Evangelical-ish
You can hear about her relationship with her partner, Beecher, here: The Non-Binary Marriage
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1 hr 19 min
July 25, 2022 Episode 50 - "Liberty University - Erika"
Wanna know what happens when Champions for Christ are failed by fellow students, administration and university law enforcement? Hear Erika, an alumnus of Liberty who endured multiple assaults and was manipulated and gaslit by virtually everyone who should have protected her.
TW/CW: Sexual Assault
If this content causes you harm, please skip this episode. Your mental health is important to us.
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1 hr 15 min
July 18, 2022 Episode 49 - "Chloe"
From the West Coast to the Midwest, Chloe has experienced cult practices. Join us as we listen to Chloe share her story about the churches and university she attended, and how she navigated through them all to learn more about herself and how she could truly love others!
CW/TW: Homophobia
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1 hr 22 min
July 13, 2022 Episode 48 - "Loxie and Freddie"
In Part Two of this series, our friend Loxie Gant returns to interview Freddie about his own thoughts regarding his cult experience.

CW/TW: This episode involves the following topics: Sexual Assault, Depression and Self Harm. If these topics trigger you, please skip this episode.
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1 hr 40 min
July 06, 2022 Episode 47 - "Loxie"
In Part One of this series, Freddie interviews Loxie Gant, Founder of the Coalition for Institutional Child Abuse Prevention. Loxie, who was featured in Episode Three of Hillsong: A Megachurch Exposed, has been an advocate for the rights of those whose voices have been silenced ever since an incident that affected herself personally occurred. In this episode, she shares her own experience with cults and how we may not see how many groups/clubs/organizations around us model cult-like behavior.

CW/TW: This episode involves the following topics: Sexual Assault, Depression and Self Harm. If these topics trigger you, please skip this episode.
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1 hr 19 min
June 27, 2022 Episode 46 - "Erica"
In the Season 2 Premiere, we host the FIRST NON-ORGANIZATION interview. My good friend, Erica, shares her own journey of how she went from the Cult that is being a Jehovah's Witness to finding Christ, only to wind up in yet ANOTHER Cult experience.

CW/TW: This episode involves the following topics: Sexual Assault, Depression and Self Harm. If these topics trigger you, please skip this episode.
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1 hr 12 min
May 22, 2022 Episode 45 - "Alison"
In this episode, we welcome to the IWIAC our first guest who was NOT a part of the organization, but has ties to it all the same. Alison, Jack's wife, attended the church that hosted the Organization in Tennessee, as was around the team members long enough to know that something was off about their practices, many of which resembled similarities of her own cult experience involving her own family.
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1 hr 4 min
May 17, 2022 Episode 44 - "We Know You're Listening"
In this brief episode, I speak about my friends who have been contacted by former members & staff of the organization, while issuing a challenge/warning to those whose intent is anything less than sincere/remorseful.
12 min
May 05, 2022 Episode 43 - "Steve"
In this episode, Steve share his 3-year experience. Steve recovers from a training camp injury, is involved in a road team accident, and faces obstacles as a non-confrontational team leader. Steve's story and recap of his time within the organization shows that one can have a positive experience while also acknowledging others who weren't fortunate to have the same results.
1 hr 33 min