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Enter the Kingdom of the Cults with Cultish; a program that explores the impact of the cults from a theological, sociological, and psychologicalperspective. Immerse yourself in the thinking, teaching, strategies, and consequences born out of the nefarious leaders of these movements.
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In this episode, Andrew Soncrant of Cultish continues his conversation with Adam Stillman from the YouTube channel Finding the Alternative to hear his powerful testimony of how Jesus Christ rescued him out of WMSCOG, a high-control religious cult.Adam shares his journey from deception and spiritual manipulation to truth, freedom, and the saving grace of Christ. This conversation exposes the tactics of high-control groups, the dangers of false gospels, and the hope found in the true Gospel of Jesus Christ.If you or someone you love has been impacted by WMSCOG or similar movements, this episode offers clarity, encouragement, and hope.Finding the Alternative YouTube Channel: HERESHOP OUR MERCH: HEREPlease consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel: CultishTV.comCultish is a 100% crowdfunded ministry. 
In this episode, Andrew Soncrant of Cultish sits down with Adam Stillman from the YouTube channel Finding the Alternative to hear his powerful testimony of how Jesus Christ rescued him out of WMSCOG, a high-control religious cult.Adam shares his journey from deception and spiritual manipulation to truth, freedom, and the saving grace of Christ. This conversation exposes the tactics of high-control groups, the dangers of false gospels, and the hope found in the true Gospel of Jesus Christ.If you or someone you love has been impacted by WMSCOG or similar movements, this episode offers clarity, encouragement, and hope.Finding the Alternative YouTube Channel: HERE Be Part of the Mission to Change Lives: HERESHOP OUR MERCH: HEREPlease consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel: CultishTV.comCultish is a 100% crowdfunded ministry. 
The Super Sleuth goes with Chris from Exposing the Cults about Michael Woroniecki and the Andrea Yates Tragedy with regards to the recent documentary from ID and HBO Max.Chris@examiningthecults.org Chris's Website: HEREChris's YouTube: HEREBe Part of the Mission to Change Lives: HERESHOP OUR MERCH: HEREPlease consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel: CultishTV.comCultish is a 100% crowdfunded ministry. 
The Super Sleuth goes live to talk about all things "Aliens" with Colin Samul. This will be a fun and exciting episode! We alos have a special announcement for everyone, do not miss this! Be Part of the Mission to Change Lives: HERESHOP OUR MERCH: HEREPlease consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel: CultishTV.comCultish is a 100% crowdfunded ministry. 
In this episode of Cultish, Jeremiah Roberts and Andrew Soncrant respond to Netflix’s The Evil Influencer: The Jodi Hildebrandt Story.They examine how Mormonism’s emphasis of personal revelation can become a breeding ground for cult leaders who claim to “hear from God,” and how institutional trust plays a role—highlighting the fact that Jodi Hildebrandt was listed as an approved therapist by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This episode explores the dangerous mix of spiritual authority, therapeutic language, and unchecked influence—and why discernment matters.What happens when personal “revelation” overrides accountability?How should Christians evaluate spiritual authority claims made by therapists, influencers, or church-approved leaders?Partner With Us & Be Part of the Mission to Change Lives: HERESHOP OUR MERCH: HEREPlease consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel: CultishTV.comCultish is a 100% crowdfunded ministry. 
We are going live talking about the Season Five of Stranger Things. We know everyone is talking about it right now, so Jeremiah and Andrew want to give thier own opinions on all the hussle and bussle. Please consider partnering with us as we head into the new year.
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In the final installment of our series on Korean cults, we expose the mind control tactics woven through groups like Shincheonji, the Olive Tree Movement, and the Unification Church. Building on the theological patterns we uncovered in episodes 1 and 2, we break down how these movements use reinterpreted Scripture, deceptive “Bible studies,” and authoritarian teaching structures designed to make you question the Bible—and trust their leaders as the only true source of revelation.We talk with our returning guests to uncover how these groups systematically dismantle a person’s confidence in God’s Word, isolate them from outside voices, and replace biblical authority with hidden doctrines, secret meanings, and messianic claims.This episode exposes how Korean messianic movements manipulate Scripture, control information, and infiltrate churches—and how Christians can recognize, resist, and refute their strategies with sound theology and the true Gospel.We’re joined by Pastor Yang, Adjunct Professor of New Testament at the Presbyterian University and Theological Seminary in Seoul, who holds a Doctor of Theology in New Testament and served as a Visiting Scholar at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (2023–2024). Also joining us is Chris, a former member of Shincheonji and returning Cultish guest, who shares his firsthand experience and ongoing efforts to raise awareness about the growing global influence of Korean cults. Partner With Us & Be Part of the Mission to Change Lives: HERESHOP OUR MERCH: HEREPlease consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel: CultishTV.comCultish is a 100% crowdfunded ministry. -- Email Chris & Pastor Yang: biblev@daum.net Chris@examiningthecults.org Chris's Website: HEREChris's YouTube: HEREPastor Yang's YouTube: HERE
In this second episode of our series on Korean Cults, we trace the tangled roots of Korea’s modern messianic movements—shaped by Jeong Deuk-eun (“The Great Holy Mother”) and Kim Baek-moon—gave birth to a new religion that blended Confucianism, Taoism, and Christian language into a syncretic gospel of bloodline purification and “True Bloodline Lineage. We then follow how this ideology influenced later leaders like Jung Myung-seok (JMS) and Park Tae-seon of the Olive Tree Movement, revealing the disturbing legacy of Korean messiahship and political infiltration that continues today through groups like the Moonies, Shincheonji, and WMSCOG. We’re joined by Pastor Yang, Adjunct Professor of New Testament at the Presbyterian University and Theological Seminary in Seoul, who holds a Doctor of Theology in New Testament and served as a Visiting Scholar at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (2023–2024). Also joining us is Chris, a former member of Shincheonji and returning Cultish guest, who shares his firsthand experience and ongoing efforts to raise awareness about the growing global influence of Korean cults. Together, we expose how the False Christs of Korea: The Unification Church and the Olive Tree Legacy which redefined the Gospel, replaced biblical revelation with self-proclaimed messiahs, and continue to shape Korea’s—and the world’s—spiritual landscape today.Partner With Us & Be Part of the Mission to Change Lives: HERESHOP OUR MERCH: HEREPlease consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel: CultishTV.comCultish is a 100% crowdfunded ministry. -- Email Chris & Pastor Yang: biblev@daum.net Chris@examiningthecults.org Chris's Website: HEREChris's YouTube: HEREPastor Yang's YouTube: HERE
In this episode of Cultish, we explore why Korea has become a center for a new wave of cult movements—and why the global church should pay attention. If Dr. Walter Martin were alive today, he’d likely be addressing the rise of groups like Shincheonji, the World Mission Society Church of God, Jesus Morning Star, and many others now infiltrating churches throughout the Western world.We’re joined by Pastor Yang, who serves as an Adjunct Professor of New Testament at the Presbyterian University and Theological Seminary in Seoul. He holds a Doctor of Theology in New Testament and, from 2023 to 2024, served as a Visiting Scholar at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Illinois.Also joining us is Chris, a former member of Shincheonji and returning guest, sharing his firsthand experience and ongoing efforts to raise awareness about the growing influence of Korean cults around the world.Partner With Us & Be Part of the Mission to Change Lives: HERESHOP OUR MERCH: HEREPlease consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel: CultishTV.comCultish is a 100% crowdfunded ministry. -- Email Chris & Pastor Yang: biblev@daum.net Chris@examiningthecults.org Chris's Website: HEREChris's YouTube: HEREPastor Yang's YouTube: HERE
The Truth About Halloween

The Truth About Halloween

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We are live on the Monday before Halloween and we are talking with Josh Robinson about the truth about Halloween. Does Halloween have pagan origins or is that just a Neo-Pagan Myth? Check it out!Partner With Us & Be Part of the Mission to Change Lives: HERESHOP OUR MERCH: HEREPlease consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel: CultishTV.comCultish is a 100% crowdfunded ministry. 
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In this episode of Cultish, we sit continue our conversation with Jeremy Jenkins—Pastor from North Carolina and founder of All Things All People—to dive deep into the world of Wicca and Neo-Paganism. What draws people to these modern spiritual movements? How do they connect with ancient practices and beliefs about the unseen realm? And most importantly, how should Christians understand, engage, and respond to those exploring these paths? Join us as Jeremy shares his insights, pastoral experience, and apologetic perspective on the growing influence of Wicca and Neo-Paganism in today’s culture. Partner With Us & Be Part of the Mission to Change Lives: HERESHOP OUR MERCH: HEREAll Things All People: HEREPurchase Jeremy's Book: HERE 
The Super Sleuth sits down with Dr. Owen Anderson, Philosophy Professor at ASU, to expose how Leftism functions as a modern cult—exerting control over Behavior, Information, Thought, and Emotion.Together, they examine Marxism’s deep influence on the radicalization of college students, the erosion of higher education, and the way a godless worldview has captivated the West.This episode also confronts the devastating fruit of Marxist ideology, seen in the shocking murder of Charlie Kirk by Tyler Robinson.🔎 How does Leftism operate with cult-like control over society?🔎 What’s really happening on our college campuses?🔎 Why has Marxism gained such traction in America?Don’t miss this thought-provoking conversation that pulls back the curtain on one of the most dangerous ideologies shaping our culture today.Dr. Owen Anderson's Substack: HEREDr. Owen Anderson's book on Samson: HEREPartner With Us & Be Part of the Mission to Change Lives: HERESHOP OUR MERCH: HERE
The Super Sleuth sits down with Dr. Owen Anderson, Philosophy Professor at ASU, to explore Marxism’s influence on the radicalization of college students. Together, they unpack how Marxist ideology has reshaped higher education, eroded the foundations of the university system, and captured the hearts of the West with a godless worldview. We discuss the fruit of Marxism as shown through the heinous murder of Charlie Kirk by Tyler Robinson. 🔎 What’s really happening on our college campuses? 🔎 Why has Marxism gained such traction in America? Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation you won’t want to missDr. Owen Anderson's Substack: HEREPartner With Us & Be Part of the Mission to Change Lives: HERESHOP OUR MERCH: HERE
We’re both in Utah, not far from where Charlie’s life was taken yesterday.How are we to make sense of what happened, and what is the best way to respond to a tragedy like this?Join us tonight for a live and candid conversation.
In this episode of Cultish, we sit down with Jeremy Jenkins—Pastor from North Carolina and founder of All Things All People—to dive deep into the world of Wicca and Neo-Paganism. What draws people to these modern spiritual movements? How do they connect with ancient practices and beliefs about the unseen realm? And most importantly, how should Christians understand, engage, and respond to those exploring these paths? Join us as Jeremy shares his insights, pastoral experience, and apologetic perspective on the growing influence of Wicca and Neo-Paganism in today’s culture. Partner With Us & Be Part of the Mission to Change Lives: HERESHOP OUR MERCH: HEREAll Things All People: HEREPurchase Jeremy's Book: HERE
We are joined again this week by Steve Matthews from Exposing the Cults to take another look into the world of Burning Man and Transformational Festivals. Our guest has attended Burning Man and has studied, written on, and has spoken about this growing phenomenon for several years now, and brings us years of his thinking and analysis on this subject in this episode. Matthews likes to point out that, "Young people today are not rushing out and joing groups like the Jehovah's Witnesses these days. Instead, they are pursuing other spiritual paths like Burning Man and other similar Transformational Festivals. Everything is changing now to new forms of spirituality in our culture." In this episode we delve into the hard to explain nature of these festivals and describes what goes on at them, as well as uncover the true history of Burning Man and then give a critical response to the emerging Pagan worldview behind Transformational Festival culture. You can order his full-length joural article from the Spiritual Counterfeits Project here at - https://scp-inc.org/product/the-burning-truth/ You can also follow episodes on the Exposing the Cults YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@ExposingtheCults
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wordandspiritnetwork

There needs to be more discussion about the rhetoric and ideology that leads to this degree of radicalization. A movement that equates words with violence, distorts mere disagreement into pure evil, & dehumanizes anyone outside of their movement has laid the foundation for violence, totalitarianism, & injustice. under no other circumstances would so many justify and encourage evil in the name of virtue.

Sep 12th
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Valley Scharping

This episode is a disgrace. You are supposedly theonomists but you let these men trash the bride of Christ for 2 hours, literally saying it is CHRISTIAN'S FAULT unbelieveing Jews are radical leftists that want to destroy the West. ya'll said nothing. Shameful.

Jul 9th
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The Haunted Wood Booger

I adamantly disagree with the major outlet if antisemitism is coming from the right. it comes from the left . The protest and attack are coming from the left. Communism killed more bees than anyone else

Jun 25th
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Raymond

I don't trust anyone wearing those goofy hats. hard pass.

Jan 22nd
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Raymond

dorks

Jan 14th
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Raymond

dorks

Jan 11th
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Luke Henderson

this whole episode was very dishonest and not helpful. I know many king James only people, they aren't stupid or cult-like. they never make it an issue of salvation. this condescending response won't win them over to your pov. I recommend inviting the best most rational loving pro king James only expert on to your podcast to make their case. David w. Daniels perhaps? do better please.

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Raymond

I thought Mormonism and masonry shared many connotations also.

Dec 31st
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Raymond

when someone tried to push Mormonism I immediately thought of free masonry also

Dec 31st
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Raymond

what about Hunter Biden ?

Dec 31st
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Raymond

...what are you going on about? weird.

Nov 20th
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Raymond

so cringe. mostly ranting about nonsense irrelevant to the recent tour.

May 15th
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Raymond

man the level of repetition and commercials... turning into its own cult after all

Jan 23rd
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Leah Lisenbee

I can't take this guy talking about MLMs seriously. It's a bad witness! To b3 successful you have to prey on countless people and convince them to spend money you know they're not going to earn back.

Jan 22nd
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Raymond

no clue who the people in the cover pic are...

Sep 28th
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Jonathan David

Who is this dude? He didn't even know Vladimir Putins age. I don't even like Orthodoxy but this dude mischaracterized alot and lumped all of them in with the worst radicals in the groups. He made this issue sound completely one sided even though it's most certainly not. Easily the worst guest I've ever seen, even the way he said "they were filled with hate" screamed uncritical thinking leftist.

Aug 7th
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Andrea R

this is a sadly narrow minded and historically inaccurate representation of the Orthodox Church. incredibly disappointing to hear this guest after having so many reputable guests. i may unsubscribe because im so surprised you'd have a guest with such little credibility.

Jul 5th
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Valley Scharping

Andrew, love ya both, but you should be the main host of this show. I greatly appreciate how well spoken you are and how you always ground your points and questions in a clear Gospel presentation and Scripture.

Jun 29th
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Raymond

a grief... "ritual" lol how ironic.

May 23rd
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C K

I would love to hear more on the vibration therapy and the singing bowls and frequency therapy used in these practices. I recently learned about the frequency that linen or organic cotton gives off and the health benefits they have but how they counteract one another if blended. Then, I read God's instructions in Deuteronomy not to mix the two fabrics. I wondered if this was God revealing this benefit to us but then the new age actually did take that over. Would love to hear more thoughts on this. Thank you for such a great podcast, it's one of my faves.

May 7th
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