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The transgender craze is growing and metastasizing in America and worldwide. Confusion is abounding. And while Western cultures celebrate and elevate gender chaos, the societal and cultural costs are quickly mounting. Join enterprising journalist Brandon Showalter of The Christian Post for a no-holds-barred exploration of the topic in “Generation Indoctrination,” a documentary-style podcast series aimed at exploring the roots and impact of the transgender debate. In this five-part investigat ...
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A journey inside the M I N D of The Head Sned, David Snedeker, creator of 1,000 plus episodes of The IndoctriNATION show on Rumble and www.TruthcastMedia.com. Sned takes us on a slow, relaxing, uplifting, thoughtful, serene trip. Beautiful and heart felt musings await you.
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Liberation & The Aftermath w/Claire Headley
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1:26:11In this heartfelt episode, Rachel sits down with Claire Headley, a former high-ranking executive in the Church of Scientology, to discuss her journey of healing and recovery after leaving the organization. Claire shares her experiences growing up in Scientology, the emotional toll of disconnection from family, and the challenges of navigating life …
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This is just a preview of our Patreon exclusive Bonus Episode. You can hear the full episode by becoming a member at: www.patreon.com/indoctrination In this timely bonus episode, Rachel addresses the overwhelming phenomenon of information overload, a topic that resonates deeply in today's fast-paced and chaotic world. Rachel explores how constant s…
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The Line Between Transformation and Exploitation w/Anne Peterson
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1:21:10In this compelling episode, Rachel welcomes back Anne Peterson, a former leader in the Landmark education movement who has dedicated her life to understanding the complexities of personal development and its potential for exploitation. After two decades of involvement with Landmark, Ann experienced a profound reckoning that led her to question the …
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Medicine, Deception, and Munchausen by Proxy w/ Detective Mike Weber
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1:10:13In this powerful episode, Rachel welcomes Detective Mike Weber, a dedicated law enforcement professional with 40 years of experience, who now specializes in crimes against children. They discuss the complex and often misunderstood issue of Munchausen by proxy. Detective Weber has investigated over 50 medical child abuse cases, achieving 13 convicti…
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This is just a preview of our Patreon exclusive Bonus Episode. You can hear the full episode by becoming a member at: www.patreon.com/indoctrination Rachel delves into the captivating world of psychics and the allure that draws many individuals to them. She explores the historical roots of clairvoyance, from palm readers to mediums claiming to comm…
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Redeemed w/Penny Lane
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1:23:45Penny Laneis a survivor, writer, wife, and mother with an insatiable passion for life and books. Originally from Jackson Heights, Queens, She is the author of the recently published memoir,Redeemed, A Memoir of a Stolen Childhood a gritty, ultimately uplifting memoir about a happy-go-lucky girl who is unexpectedly snatched away from her home—by her…
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Unraveling the Threads of Authority: From Cults to the Nazis w/Jon Atack
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1:03:33In this enlightening episode, Rachel welcomes Jon Atack, a leading expert on authoritarian cults and bestselling author, for a deep dive into the interplay between cult dynamics and historical atrocities. With a career spanning over four decades, Jon shares his extensive research on the parallels between Scientology and the Nazi regime, exploring h…
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BONUS EPISODE PREVIEW: The Cult Dynamics of Wicked w/Andrew Pledger
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14:42This is just a preview of our Patreon exclusive Bonus Episode. You can hear the full episode by becoming a member at: www.patreon.com/indoctrinationIn this conversation, Rachel Bernstein and Andrew Pledger explore the themes presented in the movie 'Wicked', particularly focusing on the concepts of difference, acceptance, and the struggle for authen…
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Takedown w/Laila Mickelwait
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1:02:30In this powerful episode, Rachel welcomes Laila Mickelwait, co-founder and CEO of the Justice Defense Fund and leader of the Trafficking Hub movement. Laila has dedicated her life to combating sex trafficking and holding Pornhub accountable for profiting from criminal sexual abuse. Her work, which has been featured in major media outlets, exposes t…
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On The Wrong Side w/ Nicole Bedera, Ph.D
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1:23:04In this enlightening episode, Rachel sits down with Nicole Badera, a sociologist and author of the forthcoming book, "On the Wrong Side: How Universities Protect Perpetrators and Betray Survivors of Sexual Violence." Nicole's research sheds light on the systemic issues within educational institutions that contribute to the trauma of survivors and p…
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BONUS EPISODE PREVIEW: Deconstruction & Recovery w/Dr. Glenn Doyle
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12:04This is just a preview of our Patreon exclusive Bonus Episode. You can hear the full episode by becoming a member at: www.patreon.com/indoctrinationThis week's bonus episode is a recording of Rachel's presentation with Dr. Glenn Doyle, for the Seek Safely Summit hosted by Anne Peterson. Rachel and Dr. Doyle discuss how to know if we are in an unsaf…
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Nobody Should Believe Me w/Andrea Dunlop
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1:36:36In this poignant episode, Rachel is joined by Andrea Dunlop, an accomplished author and podcaster, who delves into the complex and often misunderstood topic of Munchausen by Proxy. Andrea, who has personal ties to the subject, shares her insights into the deceptive and abusive dynamics of this disorder. Her work aims to illuminate the psychological…
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3HO's House of Fallen Cards w/Jules Hartley (From The Archives 2020)
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1:09:00This episode from the archives originally aired in 2020After four successful years of working on TV shows and films in New York City, Jules Hartley thought it would be a good idea for her to move to LA.A couple of years into her Hollywood journey, she discovered Kundalini yoga as taught specifically by Yogi Bhajan and the Golden Bridge Yoga Studio …
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An Abusive Relationship With God w/Dr. Laura Anderson (From The Archives)
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1:19:08This episode from the archives originally aired in January 2024Dr. Laura Anderson is a therapist, trauma resolution, and recovery coach, writer, educator, and creator who specializes in complex trauma with a focus on domestic violence, sexualized violence, and religious trauma. She holds a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and a Ph.D. …
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UNLOCKED BONUS EPISODE: Navigating Different Types Of Grief
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17:02This is an unlocked bonus episode from our Patreon Exclusive archive. You can listen to 60+bonus episodes by becoming a member at:https://www.patreon.com/indoctrinationIn this insightful episode, Rachel delves into the multifaceted nature of loss and grief, offering a deeper understanding of the various types they may encounter. Rachel discusses ho…
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This is just a preview of our Patreon exclusive Bonus Episode. You can hear the full episode by becoming a member at: www.patreon.com/indoctrinationIn this exclusive Patreon bonus episode, Rachel delves into the intriguing world of superstitions, exploring their historical and cultural roots and their impact on human behavior. The discussion center…
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The MLM To Coaching Pipeline w/Jennifer Rajala Pt. 2
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1:03:01In this compelling follow-up episode, Rachel welcomes back Jennifer Rajala, a former MLM leader turned advocate, who bravely shares her journey of disentangling from the manipulative world of multilevel marketing and coaching groups. Jennifer picks up where she left off last week and delves into the insidious overlap between MLMs and the coaching i…
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BONUS EPISODE: A Father Fights Back, Part II
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33:50Get full access to CP Insider for just $4.99! This special launch offer is only available to the first 500 insiders, so act fast. Once the offer ends, the price will go up to a one-time fee of $9.99 for full access, so don’t miss out! Secure Your Exclusive Access at: insider.christianpost.com The grip that gender ideology has on the law is one of t…
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The MLM To Coaching Pipeline w/Jennifer Rajala Pt. 1
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1:27:04In this eye-opening episode, Rachel speaks with Jennifer Raiala, a former state government worker who found herself ensnared in the world of multi-level marketing (MLM) with Arbonne. Jennifer shares her journey from being a child protective services investigator to becoming a leader in an MLM, only to face the harsh realities and financial burdens …
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This is just a preview of our Patreon exclusive Bonus Episode. You can hear the full episode by becoming a member at: www.patreon.com/indoctrinationIn this enlightening bonus episode, Rachel explores the complexities of engaging in conversations with individuals holding differing viewpoints, especially during the holiday season. As families and fri…
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Joseph Smith's Family Legacy w/Lyn Smith Gregory
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1:14:32In this captivating episode, Rachel welcomes Lynn Smith Gregory, a direct descendant of Joseph Smith, the founder of the Mormon Church. Raised in a devout Mormon family in Utah, Lynn shares her deeply personal journey of leaving the church at the age of 19 after uncovering unsettling truths about her family's legacy and the religion's history. Lynn…
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Leaving Landmark w/Erik Rojas
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1:12:59In this revealing episode, Rachel sits down with Erik Rojas, a former program leader and senior staff member at Landmark Worldwide, the infamous large group awareness training organization. Erik shares his journey within Landmark, detailing the intense pressures and abusive practices he witnessed and experienced. Erik explains how his commitment an…
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SEASON 4 FINALE: Is Transgenderism the On-Ramp to Transhumanism?
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34:00Get full access to CP Insider for just $4.99! This special launch offer is only available to the first 500 insiders, so act fast. Once the offer ends, the price will go up to a one-time fee of $9.99 for full access, so don’t miss out! Secure Your Exclusive Access at: insider.christianpost.com The mere mention of the word “transhumanism” evokes for …
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This is just a preview of our Patreon exclusive Bonus Episode. You can hear the full episode by becoming a member at:www.patreon.com/indoctrinationIn this insightful episode, Rachel delves into the controversial history of Synanon, a group founded in 1958 by Charles Diedrich Sr. Originally established as an alternative to Alcoholics Anonymous, Syna…
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Leaving The New Gnostic Society w/Lynn Short
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1:17:17In this compelling episode, Rachel speaks with Lynn Short, a former member of the New Gnostic Society, to explore her 17-year journey within the modern occult group. Lynn recounts her experiences as a missionary and the intense pressures she faced, including the doctrine's emphasis on sexual practices and the psychological control exerted over memb…
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Trump Presidency: A Cult Survivor's Perspective w/Andrew Pledger
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33:26In this special post-election episode, Rachel welcomes Andrew Pledger to discuss the emotional aftermath of the recent election from a survivor's perspective. Andrew, a cult survivor and advocate, shares his unique insights into the intersection of Christian fundamentalism and the current political climate. Raised in an independent fundamental Bapt…
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This is just a preview of our Patreon exclusive Bonus Episode. You can hear the full episode by becoming a member at:www.patreon.com/indoctrinationIn this timely episode, Rachel addresses the upcoming U.S. presidential election and its impact on cult survivors. She explores the psychological parallels between political dynamics and cult-like behavi…
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The Prescient Women Who Foresaw the Madness of Gender Ideology
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30:02Get full access to CP Insider for just $4.99! This special launch offer is only available to the first 500 insiders, so act fast. Once the offer ends, the price will go up to a one-time fee of $9.99 for full access, so don’t miss out! Secure Your Exclusive Access at: insider.christianpost.com A recurring observation many have made about the cultura…
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Theocratic Threats & Spiritual Colonization w/ Nikki G.
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1:24:00Returning guest Nikki G. is a Certified Trauma Recovery Coach who helps survivors recover and thrive after Religious Trauma & Cult involvement. She is also a survivor of multiple narcissistic relationships, religious trauma, as well as a former member of multiple cultic communities. Nikki is the CEO of Nikki G Speaks LLC, which exists to support su…
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Manufacturing Mania w/Dr. John Hunter
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1:26:54In this compelling episode, Rachel introduces Dr. John Hunter, a South African researcher and lecturer, to explore the psychological and neurobiological impacts of Large Group Awareness Trainings (LGATs). Dr. Hunter offers a unique perspective on how LGATs can trigger manic-like episodes and psychosis. Rachel and Dr. Hunter discuss the psychologica…
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This is just a preview of our Patreon exclusive Bonus Episode. You can hear the full episode by becoming a member at:www.patreon.com/indoctrinationIn this insightful bonus episode, Rachel delves into the multifaceted nature of loss and grief, offering a deeper understanding of the various types they may encounter. Rachel discusses how former cult m…
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Voices From the Shadows: Parents Secretly Resisting Gender Ideology and Fighting For Their Kids
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42:09Get full access to CP Insider for just $4.99! This special launch offer is only available to the first 500 insiders, so act fast. Once the offer ends, the price will go up to a one-time fee of $9.99 for full access, so don’t miss out! Secure Your Exclusive Access at: insider.christianpost.com What is it like to watch your children become mired in g…
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8 Behaviors of the Traumatizing Narcissist w/Dan Shaw, LCSW
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56:47In this enlightening episode, Rachel continues her conversation with Dan Shaw, an esteemed psychotherapist renowned for his work on traumatic narcissism and cult recovery. Building on their previous discussion, Dan delves deeper into the concept of traumatic narcissism, sharing insights from his groundbreaking books, "Traumatic Relational Systems o…
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Traumatic Narcissism Theory w/ Dan Shaw
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1:22:04In this captivating episode, Rachel Bernstein welcomes back Dan Shaw, a distinguished psychotherapist and expert in psychoanalysis specializing in narcissistic abuse and cult survivor recovery. Dan shares his transformative journey from being an actor and missionary to leaving a cultic organization in 1994 and becoming a mental health professional.…
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This is just a preview of our Patreon exclusive Bonus Episode. You can hear the full episode by becoming a member at:www.patreon.com/indoctrinationIn this exclusive Patreon bonus episode, Rachel explores the nuanced topic of assertiveness, a vital skill for cult survivors.She discusses the challenges faced by cult survivors in reclaiming their voic…
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What’s Being Done to Help Families Harmed, Obliterated By Gender Ideology?
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34:08Get full access to CP Insider for just $4.99! This special launch offer is only available to the first 500 insiders, so act fast. Once the offer ends, the price will go up to a one-time fee of $9.99 for full access, so don’t miss out! Secure Your Exclusive Access at: insider.christianpost.com An under-discussed aspect of the cultural battle over ge…
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Walking Free w/Dr. Gillie Jenkinson
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1:15:52This week Rachel delves into the intricate world of cult recovery with Dr. Gillie Jenkinson, a UK-accredited psychotherapist specializing in cult studies. Dr. Jenkinson’s journey is not just professional but deeply personal, having spent seven years in a Bible-based cult in the 1970s. Her experience and extensive research culminate in her acclaimed…
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Witness Underground w/Scott Homan
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1:19:27Scott Homan was raised in the north woods of Wisconsin and found his voice through music and film. His documentary, Witness Underground, highlights the struggles and triumphs of a music community influenced by a cult. Scott shares his journey from being raised in a restrictive environment to discovering the power of self-expression and creativity a…
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This is just a preview of our Patreon exclusive Bonus Episode. You can hear the full episode by becoming a member at:www.patreon.com/indoctrinationHave you ever felt like someone was manipulating you, making you question your own reality? If so, you might have experienced DARVO - Denial, Attack, Reverse Victim, and Offender. Abusers use this manipu…
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SEASON 4 PREMIERE: What's being done to help detransitioners?
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32:50Get full access to CP Insider for just $4.99! This special launch offer is only available to the first 500 insiders, so act fast. Once the offer ends, the price will go up to a one-time fee of $9.99 for full access, so don’t miss out! Secure Your Exclusive Access at: insider.christianpost.com In the last few years, people who have become known by t…
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Landmark Whistleblower w/Anne L. Peterson
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1:26:39For over 20 years, Anne Peterson devoted herself to Landmark, the training and development company she believed was transforming lives. She even helped launch the public reemergence of the guru behind the organization, Werner Erhard. But ultimately, Anne faced a reckoning. The organization and Erhard were corroding the message that initially sparke…
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Transhumanism, Spiritual Wickedness and Diabolical Horror: The 'Radical Evil' We'll Expose in Season 4 (PREVIEW)
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21:03Get full access to CP Insider for just $4.99! This special launch offer is only available to the first 500 insiders, so act fast. Once the offer ends, the price will go up to a one-time fee of $9.99 for full access, so don’t miss out! Secure Your Exclusive Access at: insider.christianpost.com For decades, the roots of gender ideology were seemingly…
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CULTure Shock w/Kendra Lee Bryan
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1:18:33Kendra Lee Bryan is a 2-time cult survivor and host of the popular (CULT)ure Shock Show on YouTube. Kendra describes herself as an investigative humorist who casts a snarky spotlight on cults, crime, and crooked culture through a piercing lens of levity. Her humor, intelligence and passion for cult education are driven by her own cultic experiences…
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SEASON 4 TRAILER: Is Transgenderism the On-Ramp to Something Even More Bizarre and Nefarious?
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Get full access to CP Insider for just $4.99! This special launch offer is only available to the first 500 insiders, so act fast. Once the offer ends, the price will go up to a one-time fee of $9.99 for full access, so don’t miss out! Secure Your Exclusive Access at: insider.christianpost.com For decades, the roots of gender ideology were seemingly…
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This is just a preview of our Patreon exclusive Bonus Episode. You can hear the full episode by becoming a member at:https://www.patreon.com/indoctrinationRachel dives deep into the concept of DARVO - Deny, Attack, and Reverse Victim and Offender - a term that sheds light on the manipulative tactics often used by abusers to deflect blame and underm…
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Asian American Apostate w/R. Scott Okamoto
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1:06:06R. Scott Okamoto is a fourth-generation Japanese American author, musician, and college professor from Pasadena, California. Scott is the host of the Chapel Probation podcast and the author of the new book, "Asian American Apostate: Losing Religion and Finding Myself at an Evangelical University." His work provides a wry and ironic insight into how…
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Abuse, Betrayal, and Transformation w/Christa Brown
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1:14:32Named as one of the "top 10 religion newsmakers" of 2022 today’s guest, Christa Brown has persisted for two decades in working to peel back the truth about clergy sex abuse and coverups in the nation's largest Protestant denomination, the Southern Baptist Convention. She was one of the first to go public with substantiated child molestation allegat…
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This is just a preview of our Patreon exclusive Bonus episode. You can hear the full episode by becoming a member at:www.patreon.com/indoctrinationIn this insightful solo Bonus episode, Rachel delves into the pervasive issue of victim blaming within various contexts, including new-age thinking, large group awareness training, the self-help movement…
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The Hope In Our Scars w/Aimee Byrd
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56:57Aimee Byrd is an author, speaker, blogger, and podcaster. She has written several books including Recovering from Biblical Manhood and Womanhood, and Sexual Reformation. Her latest work, The Hope In Our Scars peels back the Christian church’s underlying and pervasive theology of power, to face the shame that lurks there. Having trodden her own path…
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Surveillance and Salvation w/Elle Hardy
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59:42Elle Hardy is an Australian-born journalist mostly based in New Orleans. She has covered stories from every continent on earth, from North Korea to the backwoods of Alabama.Her writing credits include The Guardian, The Times, GQ, Vice, and more. Elle also appeared alongside Rachel, in the documentary Hillsong: A Megachurch Exposed, which uncovered …
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