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I’ve been studying cults and high control religious groups for a long time, and I’m always struck by a couple of things when it comes to survivors: 1) They are typically the most courageous people; and 2) They are free and may not know what to do with that newfound freedom.

Nos encanta explorar juntos el mundo de nuestro Padre. No hay nada como nuestros momentos de papá e hija escalando cascadas, explorando senderos misteriosos y enfrentando desafíos inesperados donde necesitamos el uno del otro para superarlos. Nos encanta estar unidos en amor y propósito, porque estas experiencias nos acercan y forman la base de los hermosos recuerdos que estamos creando. En nuestras aventuras, Dios a menudo nos recuerda la importancia de las relaciones saluda

“Porque nadie hace más daño en la Iglesia que aquel que, teniendo el título o rango de santidad, actúa mal.”¹ La tormenta mediática golpeó nuestra comunidad de Georgia como un tornado EF5 en la oscuridad de la noche. Así como los tornados de esa magnitud dejan a su paso una estela de miedo, negación, destrucción y daños colaterales incalculables, las noticias sobre nuestra universidad cristiana local revelaron una tempestad de distinta magnitud, pero no menos horrendamente de

“Humility is not an ornament to be worn; it is an ideal that will transform.” John Dickson in Humilitas

Most people have heard of the Fundamentalist Latter-day Saints (FLDS), an offshoot of the mainstream LDS Church that practices polygamy and was led by Warren Jeffs.[2] Fewer are familiar with the Samuelites, a more recent splinter group founded in 2019 by Samuel Bateman and featured in the Netflix docuseries Trust Me: The False Prophet.[3]

Warning: This post contains triggers, and I encourage you to tread lightly, especially if you are a religious abuse survivor. I write extensively about Bethel in this blog. I grew up in a charismatic home, and while I don’t necessarily identify as charismatic these days (I’m non-denominational), I do believe in spiritual gifts and the supernatural. Over the years, I’ve taken hard looks at people in the charismatic movement, especially those who proclaim that they are prophets

Have you ever watched a YouTube video or read an article and wondered, “How did that YouTuber/author find out all of that information, and how do I know if what they are saying is true?” If so, you’re not alone, and I’m here to help. One of my favorite things in life is research. I’m truly not kidding. I’m fairly certain I’ve always been like this, especially when it comes to religions, cults, and secret societies.