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Ep.59 The Sullivanians
The Sullivan Institute began in New York during the 1950s as an unconventional psychotherapy movement that promised personal liberation, emotional gr…
13 hours ago
Ep.58 The Sarah Lawrence Sex Cult
In 2010, a recently released ex-convict named Larry Ray moved into his daughter’s dormitory at Sarah Lawrence College. What began as friendly dinners…
1 week ago
Ep.57 3HO The Healthy, Happy, Holy Organization
Tonight on Hidden Cults, we explore 3HO, the Healthy, Happy, Holy Organization, the spiritual movement founded in 1969 by Yogi Bhajan. What began as …
2 weeks ago
Ep.56 Japa Meditation Ireland
Tonight on Hidden Cults, we examine Japa Meditation Ireland and the rise of Irish spiritual teacher Dennis Curran. What began as meditation groups bu…
3 weeks ago
Ep.55 Desteni
Tonight on Hidden Cults, we explore Desteni, the bizarre internet-era movement founded by Bernard Poolman in South Africa. Blending channeling, repti…
4 weeks ago
Ep.54 Nation of Yahweh
The Nation of Yahweh began in Miami in the late 1970s under the leadership of Yahweh ben Yahweh, born Hulon Mitchell Jr., who preached that Black Ame…
1 month ago
Ep.53 Aggressive Christianity Missionary Training Corps
The Aggressive Christianity Missionary Training Corps began as a small communal group led by James Green and Deborah Green, who moved from countercul…
1 month, 1 week ago
Ep.52 Gloriavale Christian Community
Gloriavale is a remote Christian community in New Zealand, built on strict belief, total commitment, and a system that controls daily life from work …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Ep.51 Hare Krishna Movement (ISKCON)
The Hare Krishna movement, also known as ISKCON, began with one man arriving in New York with a message rooted in devotion to Krishna. A. C. Bhaktive…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Ep.50 Alamo Christian Foundation
The Alamo Christian Foundation started in Hollywood in the late 1960s, offering faith, purpose, and community to those searching for direction. Over …
2 months ago