In this episode, we react to Episode 1 of Trust Me: A False Prophet and break down the disturbing rise of Samuel Bateman — a self-proclaimed prophet who used religion to gain control, take followers’ wives and daughters, and justify abuse under the guise of “atonement.”

As former members of fundamentalist and mainstream Mormon communities, we’ve seen firsthand how power, fear, and belief can be twisted. In this reaction, we share our personal insights into how leaders like this gain influence, why people follow, and how these systems enable abuse to happen in plain sight.

This story isn’t just shocking—it’s a real look into how modern-day cult leaders operate.

👉 Let us know your thoughts in the comments: At what point does belief turn into control?

Topics we cover:

The rise of Samuel Bateman

Religious manipulation and control

“Atonement” used as a tool for abuse

How followers become trapped

Parallels to other fundamentalist groups

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