IndoctriNation

IndoctriNation episodes:

• 04.24.2024

  The King James Virgins w/Rachel Holdt & Elizabeth Humble

  Rachel Holdt and Elizabeth Humble are sisters who were raised in an Independent Fundamentalist Baptist Church they’ve now identified as a Cult, Cornerstone Baptist Church in Colorado Springs, Colorado. In 1998, Rachel was the whistleblower instrumental in the eventual arrest...

  
• 04.19.2024

  BONUS EPISODE PREVIEW: On "Love Has Won"

  This is just a preview of our Patreon exclusive bonus episode. You can hear the full episode at: www.patreon.com/indoctrination In this solo bonus episode, Rachel shares her insights on the "Love Has Won" cult, led by Amy Carlson who is referred to...

  
• 04.17.2024

  Diagnosing Demagogues w/Jeff Guinn

  Jeff Guinn is the author of the new book Waco: David Koresh, the Branch Davidians, and a Legacy of Rage. He has written several other best-selling books including; The Life & Times of Charles Manson, and War on the...

  
• 04.10.2024

  Ministers Of Propaganda w/Scott M. Coley

  Scott M. Coley is a lecturer in philosophy at Mount St. Mary’s University in Emmitsburg, Maryland. His research interests include philosophy of religion, moral epistemology, and political philosophy. He is the author of the upcoming book Ministers of Propaganda: Truth,...

  
• 04.05.2024

  BONUS EPISODE PREVIEW: On Survivors & Forgiveness

  This is just a preview of our Patreon exclusive bonus episode. You can hear the full episode at: https://www.patreon.com/indoctrination In this solo bonus episode, Rachel offers her insights on the benefits, but also the dangers of survivors offering forgiveness to their abusers....

  
• 04.03.2024

  The Conspiracism of Evangelical Christianity w/Cynane Shay

  Returning guest, Cynane Shay is a nuclear engineer in South Carolina. Her childhood in White Christian Nationalism normalized conspiracy theories like Obama “Birther-ism” and the Biblical apocalypse; but 2020, with COVID and Qanon, finally made her realize something was deeply...

  
• 03.27.2024

  Breaking Away from Christian Patriarchy w/Cait West

  Cait West is a writer and editor based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Her work has been published in The Revealer, Religion Dispatches, Fourth Genre, and Hawai`i Pacific Review, among others. As an advocate and a survivor of the Christian patriarchy...

  
• 03.22.2024

  BONUS EPISODE PREVIEW: On Jay Shetty & Spiritual Influencers

  This is just a preview of our Patreon exclusive bonus episode. You can hear the episode in its entirety, by becoming a member at: www.patreon.com/indoctrination In this solo bonus episode, Rachel examines the recent controversies of "self-help guru" Jay Shetty outlined in...

  
• 03.20.2024

  Fighting Excommunication w/Tammy Synovec

  Today we continue our conversation from last week with Tammy Synovec. Tammy was first introduced to Scientology in 1993 by a friend she met at an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting. At this vulnerable time in her life, the ready-made group of...

  
• 03.13.2024

  Detoxing From Scientology w/Tammy Synovec

  Tammy Synovec was first introduced to Scientology in 1993 by a friend she met at an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting. At this vulnerable time in her life, the ready-made group of friends in Scientology were of course there to welcome her...

  
• 03.08.2024

  BONUS EPISODE PREVIEW: The Narcissistic Psychology Of Cult Leaders

  This is just a preview of our Patreon exclusive bonus episode. You can hear the episode in its entirety, by becoming a member at: www.patreon.com/indoctrination In this solo bonus episode, Rachel describes some of the most commonly shared psychological traits of cult...

  
• 03.06.2024

  Shining Light On A Dark World w/Sochil Martin

  Sochil Martin is a Mexican American woman born and raised in the religious high control group La Luz del Mundo. She was groomed from a young age to be a "concubine" for the leader of the organization, becoming a slave...

  
• 02.28.2024

  Gooned w/Emma Lehman

  Emma Lehman is the host and producer of Gooned, a limited-series investigative podcast now available on all platforms. Gooned is a podcast about the Troubled Teen Industry (TTI), a network of profit-incentivized behavior modification facilities for youth ranging from wilderness...

  
• 02.23.2024

  BONUS EPISODE PREVIEW: What You Can Do If You Run Into Current Members Of The Group You Left

  This is just a preview of our Patreon exclusive bonus episode. You can hear the episode in its entirety, by becoming a member at: www.patreon.com/indoctrination In this special bonus episode, Rachel offers advice on how ex-cult members can safely communicate with current...

  
• 02.21.2024

  Deconstructing Faith w/Angela J. Herrington

  Angela J Herrington is a faith deconstruction coach and host of The Deconstructing Faith Summit who helps people break free from toxic religious culture & empowers them to recover from #churchhurt. She has led online ministries for a decade, enjoys...

  
• 02.14.2024

  Scientology's Dirty Tricks w/ Mike Rinder

  Mike Rinder was raised as a Scientologist from early childhood. He went on to serve as Scientology’s international spokesperson and as the head of its Office of Special Affairs and was a member of the Board of Directors of Church...

  
• 02.09.2024

  BONUS EPISODE PREVIEW: The Problematic Language of Self-Help

  This is just a preview of our Patreon exclusive bonus episode. You can hear the episode in its entirety, by becoming a member at: www.patreon.com/indoctrination In this solo bonus episode, Rachel examines the often problematic language popularized in self-help circles and explains...

  
• 02.07.2024

  The Hate Next Door w/Matt & Tawni Browning

  Matt and Tawni Browning are the authors of the new book "The Hate Next Door: Undercover within the New Face of White Supremacy" Matt is an internationally recognized authority on the inner workings of white supremacy groups. As an undercover...

  
• 01.31.2024

  Taking Off The Tinfoil Hat w/Cynane Shay

  Cynane Shay is a nuclear engineer in South Carolina. Her childhood in White Christian Nationalism normalized conspiracy theories like Obama “Birther-ism” and the Biblical apocalypse; but 2020, with COVID and Qanon, finally made her realize something was deeply wrong. Now...

  
• 01.26.2024

  BONUS EPISODE PREVIEW: Regaining Emotional Sensitivity After Cult Involvement

  This is just a preview of our Patreon exclusive bonus episode. You can listen to the full episode by becoming a member at: www.patreon.com/indoctrination In this special bonus episode, Rachel explains how survivors of high-control groups or relationships can sometimes lose their...

  
• 01.24.2024

  Crossover Episode pt. 1: An Interview w/Dr. Clint Heacock of The Mindshift Podcast

  Dr. Clint Heacock is an ex-evangelical pastor and Bible college teacher of over 20 years and the host of the MindShift podcast. Clint grew up in the Church of Christ with parents who followed the Bill Gothard method of child-rearing....

  
• 01.17.2024

  The Anatomy Of A Cult Member w/Jon Atack

  Jon Atack is a leading expert on authoritarian cult groups as well as a best-selling author. He has worked with hundreds of former members and has lectured and written extensively in a career spanning four decades. Jon wrote the...

  
• 01.12.2024

  BONUS EPISODE PREVIEW: Rachel on Tension Between Former Members

  This is just a preview of our Patreon exclusive bonus episode. You can listen to the full episode by becoming a member at: www.patreon.com/indoctrination In this special bonus episode, Rachel explains how cult survivors are often uniquely primed to be involved with...

  
• 01.10.2024

  God, Sex, and Rich People w/ Mattie Jo Cowsert

  Mattie Jo Cowsert was a pastor’s kid and proud purity ring-wearer before she moved to New York City and experienced an unexpected worldview and identity implosion. When the marriage equality act passed in 2015, Mattie Jo decided to share how...

  
• 01.03.2024

  UNLOCKED BONUS EPISODE: On Twin Flames Universe

  In this special bonus episode, Rachel shares her thoughts on the "Twin Flames Universe" cult and its leaders Jeff and Shaleia. After becoming aware of this strange online-based group around 2019 she received several disturbing reports to her therapy practice...

  
• 12.27.2023

  UNLOCKED BONUS EPISODE: Freedom Through Expression w/ Jolie Holland

  Jolie Holland is a world-renowned Los Angeles-based artist who has forged a timeless, captivating musical legacy mining the depths of her, at times harrowing, life experiences. Her fearless creative choices are rooted in honesty and presence. She is a co-founder...

  
• 12.22.2023

  BONUS EPISODE PREVIEW: Recognizing Religious Control w/Nikieta Lambert and Asha Glenn

  This is just a preview of our Patreon exclusive bonus episode. You can listen to the full episode by becoming a member at: www.patreon.com/indoctrination Returning guests, Nikieta Lambert and Asha Glenn are former members of the International Churches of Christ. Both having...

  
• 12.20.2023

  The Source Family Commune w/ Wendy Baker

  Wendy Baker is a former member of the infamous Los Angeles-based cult The Source Family, a commune that began in the 1960s by Jim Baker AKA Father Yod. The group was funded mainly by The Source restaurant a vegetarian cafe...

  
• 12.13.2023

  Cargo Cults w/ Lamont Lindstrom

  Lamont Lindstrom is an Emeritus Professor and former Chair of Anthropology, at the University of Tulsa, where he also served as Associate Dean of the Henry Kendall College of Arts and Sciences. Lindstrom has taught courses in sociolinguistics and anthropology...

  
• 12.08.2023

  BONUS EPISODE PREVIEW: Leaving "The Family" w/Perry Bulwer

  This is just a preview of our Patreon exclusive bonus episode. You can listen to the full episode by becoming a member at: www.patreon.com/indoctrination Returning guest, Perry Bulwer was Born in Port Alberni, British Columbia, Canada, where he joined the Children of...

  
• 12.06.2023

  Why Don't You Say Something w/Eva Collins

  Eva Collins is a content creator and online business consultant with over 20 years of experience in the spiritual and personal development world and 8 years in the online business and coaching industry. She has 750 hours of yoga teacher...

  
• 11.29.2023

  Let Us Prey w/Eric Skwarczynski

  Eric Skwarczynski is a versatile media professional with a passion for storytelling. Over the past 7 years, he has held various roles, including videographer, photographer, writer, and graphic designer, leading him to explore over 20 states and 13 countries. His mission...

  
• 11.24.2023

  BONUS EPISODE PREVIEW: La Luz Del Mundo

  This is just a preview of our Patreon exclusive bonus episode. You can listen to the full episode by becoming a member at: https://www.patreon.com/indoctrination In this special bonus episode, Rachel offers her thoughts on La Luz Del Mundo, the Mexican mega-church that...

  
• 11.22.2023

  The Trauma of Caste w/Thenmozhi Soundararajan

  Thenmozhi Soundararajan is a Dalit American artist, community organizer, technologist, and theorist. Currently, Thenmozhi is the Executive Director of Equality Labs, which she co-founded. Equality Labs is the largest Dalit civil rights organization working to empower caste-oppressed people in the...

  
• 11.15.2023

  Let's Talk About Sects w/Sarah Steel

  Sarah Steel is the creator and host of the "Let's Talk About Sects" podcast, where she produces, and writes all of the episodes. And, today you can actually hear Rachel's guest appearance on that podcast by following the link in...

  
• 11.10.2023

  BONUS EPISODE PREVIEW: High Control Campus w/Erin Burchwell

  This is just a preview of our Patreon exclusive bonus episode. You can hear the full episode by becoming a supporter at: https://www.patreon.com/indoctrination Returning guest, Erin Burchwell is a Columbus, Ohio-based florist, designer, and illustrator. She grew up as a faculty kid...

  
• 11.08.2023

  Misguided w/Perry Bulwer

  Perry Bulwer was Born in Port Alberni, British Columbia, Canada, where he joined the Children of God after dropping out of high school at age 16. He then spent the next two decades living in Children Of God communes across...

  
• 11.01.2023

  Healing From IBLP w/ Chad Harris & Lindsey Williams

  Chad Harris and Lindsey Williams both grew up under the teachings of the Institute in Basic Life Principles (IBLP) cult in their Advanced Training Institute homeschool program. They were also both featured in the popular Amazon docuseries ShinyHappy People: Duggar...

  
• 10.27.2023

  BONUS EPISODE PREVIEW: On Twin Flames Universe

  This is just a preview of our Patreon exclusive bonus episode.You can hear the episode in its entirety by becoming a member at: https://www.patreon.com/indoctrination In this special bonus episode, Rachel shares her thoughts on the "Twin Flames Universe" cult and its leaders...

  
• 10.25.2023

  NakedPastor w/David Hayward

  David Hayward AKA NakedPastor is a former pastor turned artist and author whose work encourages seeking one's authentic self, religious deconstruction, and freedom of thought. He holds a Masters degree in Theological Studies, as well as Diplomas in Religious Studies...

  
• 10.18.2023

  Tears of Eden w/ Katherine Spearing MA, CTRC

  Katherine Spearing is a Certified Trauma Recovery Coach and the founder of “Tears of Eden”, a nonprofit supporting survivors of Spiritual Abuse, where she hosts its' affiliate podcast, “Uncertain.” Katherine is also the host of the “Trauma & Pop Culture”...

  
• 10.13.2023

  BONUS EPISODE PREVIEW: Freedom Through Expression w/Jolie Holland

  This is just a preview of our Patreon exclusive bonus episode. You can hear the full episode by becoming a member at: www.patron.com/indoctrination Jolie Holland is a world-renowned Los Angeles-based artist who has forged a timeless, captivating musical legacy mining the depths...

  
• 10.11.2023

  On Haunted Mountain w/Jolie Holland

  Jolie Holland is a world-renowned Los Angeles-based artist who has forged a timeless, captivating musical legacy mining the depths of her, at times harrowing, life experiences. Her fearless creative choices are rooted in honesty and presence. She is a co-founder...

  
• 10.04.2023

  Seeking Truth & Grace w/Erin Burchwell

  Erin Burchwell is a Columbus, Ohio-based florist, designer and illustrator. She grew up as a faculty kid on the campus of Bob Jones University, an extremely conservative Christian college known for its strict rules and controversial beliefs. In 2014, Erin...

  
• 09.29.2023

  Trust Part 2 - Important Signs of Honesty in Others (& Learning to Trust Yourself too!)

  This is just a preview of our Patreon exclusive bonus episode. You can hear the episode in full at: https://www.patreon.com/indoctrination In the second part of this unique two-part bonus episode, Rachel continues to provide further insight from her years of experience as...

  
• 09.27.2023

  Murder At Ryan's Run w/Beth McNamara

  Beth McNamara is a Los Angeles-based television and documentary producer with over 25 years of experience in content development and production of more than 100 hours of entertainment garnering her two Emmy Nominations. Beth co-produced the 2018 Sundance documentary feature:...

  
• 09.20.2023

  Jewish Space Lasers w/Mike Rothschild

  Mike Rothschild is a journalist, researcher, expert witness, and debunker of conspiracy theories and fringe beliefs. Over the last decade, Mike has written extensively about politics, history, and pop culture. In particular, Mike is an expert on the QAnon conspiracy...

  
• 09.15.2023

  Trust pt.1 -The Warning Signs - How You know a Person Should NOT be Trusted

  This is just a preview of our Patreon exclusive bonus episodes. You can hear the entire episode by becoming a member at: https://www.patreon.com/indoctrination In the first half of this unique two-part bonus episode, Rachel provides insight from her years of experience as...

  
• 09.13.2023

  Cult Hackers w/ Stephen & Celine Mather

  Celine and Stephen Mather are a father-and-daughter podcast team. Stephen is now an organizational psychologist but was raised in a high-control group, leaving when he was around thirty years old, around the time when Celine was born. He has an...

  
• 09.06.2023

  You Can't Get To Heaven In A Miniskirt w/Sarah & Jessica

  Today’s guests, Sarah and Jessica are longtime friends who grew up together in Canada. They are Ex-Christians who discuss their former faith one strange topic at a time on their cleverly named podcast "You Can't Get To Heaven In A...