This is an introduction to the Truth 2x2 cult, an overview of group, its history, culture and common behaviours.
The 2x2s (also known as The Truth, The Way, The Fellowship, The Friends and Workers, Non Denominational Christians) are a secretive fundamentalist christian group who claim to have no name. They often describe themselves as a 'home based bible study' and will say they take no name, as 'Jesus did not take a name for his beliefs'.
This introduction is designed to provide information for those who're supporting 2x2s and ex 2x2s, and for people early in their deconstruction and leaving of the group. It was re recorded in June 2026 (the first recording was released in January 2025) after feedback from doctors, solicitors, family violence support workers, journalists etc on how useful this episode was to them in understanding this secretive group.
Many resources to accompany this can be found on the substack associated with this podcast, see link below. The hosts website (also linked below) has useful blogs on how to identify and support 2x2 survivors.
Shownotes
Who are the 2x2s - An Introduction to 2x2's - https://lauramcconnellau.substack.com/
How to support a cult leaver - https://www.lauramcconnell.com.au/post/how-to-support-a-cult-leaver-hint-nobody-thinks-they-re-in-a-cult
Books mentioned:
Preserving The Truth Book: https://www.amazon.com.au/Preserving-Truth-without-Founder-William
Elizabeth Coleman Book: https://www.amazon.com.au/Cult-Christ-Church-Witness-Doctrine-ebook
Links to my work:
Substack: https://substack.com/@fierceladyfeminist
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truth2x2survivor
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauramc.au/
Website: https://www.lauramcconnell.com.au/
Links to Support:
Good trauma informed, cult sensitive therapists and support are hard to find. Please persist and try to find one that works for you. If you’re in a tough spot right now, please know you’re not alone. Here are some links to AU NZ supports and therapists which might be useful.
https://www.thereligioustraumacollective.com/
As an Australian CSA survivor, the best support I’ve accessed at my lowest points, has been through Survivor Hub - https://www.thesurvivorhub.org.au/
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Time format: Time
Intro 00:00
Background 04:32
Vocabulary and typical behaviours 26:08
Abuses, current state of the 2x2's 39:38
Frequently asked questions 46:43
Outro 48:44
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