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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, Pastor Wade Orsini and the Super Sleuth of Apologia Church Utah continue their interview with Ross Anderson. Ross Anderson has been a Pastor in Utah for decades and he recently co-authored a book called, "Responding to the Mormon Missionary Message," which details the recent changes made to the "Preach my Gospel: handbook that the LDS Organization uses to train their Missionaries. How should you engage with your Local Mormon Missionary? What changes were made to the Handbook? Tune in to find out!You can purchase the book HEREWe cannot continue without your support! If you want to partner with us while getting exclusive cultish content like our Aftershow, Watercooler, Slow Burn of Mormon History Series not to mention INSTANT ACCESS TO THIS WHOLE SERIES WITHOUT THE WAIT please go to: Cultish All-AccessPlease consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel: CultishTV.com
In this episode, Pastor Wade Orsini and the Super Sleuth of Apologia Church Utah interview Ross Anderson. Ross Anderson has been a Pastor in Utah for decades and he recently co-authored a book called, "Responding to the Mormon Missionary Message," which details the recent changes made to the "Preach my Gospel: handbook that the LDS Organization uses to train their Missionaries. How should you engage with your Local Mormon Missionary? What changes were made to the Handbook? Tune in to find out!You can purchase the book HEREWe cannot continue without your support! If you want to partner with us while getting exclusive cultish content like our Aftershow, Watercooler, Slow Burn of Mormon History Series not to mention INSTANT ACCESS TO THIS WHOLE SERIES WITHOUT THE WAIT please go to: Cultish All-AccessPlease consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel: CultishTV.com
Jeremiah and Andrew continue their interview with Wess Huff on the claims of John Marco Allegro who claims that Christianity began as a Mushroom Fertility Cult. Is it true?Did Christianity originate from Hallucinogenics? Tune in to find out! You can find out more about Wes here:WebsiteYouTubeWess also has a new series out on YouTube that you do not want to miss! Can I Trust the Bible? Ep.1 The Right BooksCultish is proud to partner with beEmboldened, a nonprofit dedicated to finding freedom from spiritual abuse. Check out their new bE Plus membership at beemboldened.com/membership and use code: Cultish50 at checkout for 50% off your first month's subscription.Cornerstone Tea Company is a Christian company that crafts the finest of teas, go to CornerstoneTeaCompany.Com today and use the code: CULTISH10 to get 10% off your first order! We cannot continue without your support! If you want to partner with us while getting exclusive cultish content like our Aftershow and Watercooler, not to mention INSTANT ACCESS TO THIS WHOLE SERIES WITHOUT THE WAIT please go to: Cultish All-AccessPlease consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel: CultishTV.com
Jeremiah and Andrew interview Wess Huff on the claims of John Marco Allegro who claims that Christianity began as a Mushroom Fertility Cult. Is it true?Did Christianity originate from Hallucinogenics? Tune in to find out! You can find out more about Wes here:WebsiteYouTubeWess also has a new series out on YouTube that you do not want to miss! Can I Trust the Bible? Ep.1 The Right BooksCultish is proud to partner with beEmboldened, a nonprofit dedicated to finding freedom from spiritual abuse. Check out their new bE Plus membership at beemboldened.com/membership and use code: Cultish50 at checkout for 50% off your first month's subscription.Cornerstone Tea Company is a Christian company that crafts the finest of teas, go to CornerstoneTeaCompany.Com today and use the code: CULTISH10 to get 10% off your first order! We cannot continue without your support! If you want to partner with us while getting exclusive cultish content like our Aftershow and Watercooler, not to mention INSTANT ACCESS TO THIS WHOLE SERIES WITHOUT THE WAIT please go to: Cultish All-AccessPlease consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel: CultishTV.com
In this episode, Jeremiah and Andrew interviewed a few different individuals who had recently left intensely legalistic cults. You do not want to miss this episode to get a stunning look at how the grace of God transformed the lives of these individuals. Check out our Sponsors for this Episode:Cultish is proud to partner with beEmboldened, a nonprofit dedicated to finding freedom from spiritual abuse. Check out their new bE Plus membership at beemboldened.com/membership and use code: Cultish50 at checkout for 50% off your first month's subscription.Cornerstone Tea Company is a Christian company that crafts the finest of teas, go to CornerstoneTeaCompany.Com today and use the code: CULTISH10 to get 10% off your first order! We cannot continue without your support! If you want to partner with us while getting exclusive cultish content like our Aftershow and Watercooler, not to mention INSTANT ACCESS TO THIS WHOLE SERIES WITHOUT THE WAIT please go to: Cultish All-AccessPlease consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel: CultishTV.com
Join us for the final segment of our extended series as we talk about the Beatles, the Maharshi, and the lasting influence Hinduism has had on the West.Check out our Sponsors for this Episode:Cultish is proud to partner with beEmboldened, a nonprofit dedicated to finding freedom from spiritual abuse. Check out their new bE Plus membership at beemboldened.com/membership and use code: Cultish50 at checkout for 50% off your first month's subscription.Cornerstone Tea Company is a Christian company that crafts the finest of teas, go to CornerstoneTeaCompany.Com today and use the code: CULTISH10 to get 10% off your first order! We cannot continue without your support! If you want to partner with us while getting exclusive cultish content like our Aftershow and Watercooler, not to mention INSTANT ACCESS TO THIS WHOLE SERIES WITHOUT THE WAIT please go to: Cultish All-AccessPlease consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel: CultishTV.com
Join us as we continue our extended series on Hinduism as we give a comprehensive overview of the Hindu gods & and primary sources such as the Bhagavad Gita & The Vedas.Check out our Sponsors for this Episode:Cultish is proud to partner with beEmboldened, a nonprofit dedicated to finding freedom from spiritual abuse. Check out their new bE Plus membership at beemboldened.com/membership and use code: Cultish50 at checkout for 50% off your first month's subscription.Cornerstone Tea Company is a Christian company that crafts the finest of teas, go to CornerstoneTeaCompany.Com today and use the code: CULTISH10 to get 10% off your first order! We cannot continue without your support! If you want to partner with us while getting exclusive cultish content like our Aftershow and Watercooler, not to mention INSTANT ACCESS TO THIS WHOLE SERIES WITHOUT THE WAIT please go to: Cultish All-AccessPlease consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel: CultishTV.com
Join us as we take a look at the ancient origins of yoga & its relation to the gods of India.Is yoga just stretching?Is there a spiritually dangerous component that’s inseparable from its practice?Tune in to find out!We cannot continue without your support! If you want to partner with us while getting exclusive cultish content like our Aftershow and Watercooler, not to mention INSTANT ACCESS TO THIS WHOLE SERIES WITHOUT THE WAIT please go to: Cultish All-AccessPlease consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel: CultishTV.com
 Join us as we take a brief look at recent presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy who’s also a devout Hindu from the Brahman caste. Is Viveks worldview compatible with  “Freedom of  Religion“ & that “ All men are created equal & endowed by their creator with certain alienable rights?”. Tune in to find out! We cannot continue without your support! If you want to partner with us while getting exclusive cultish content like our Aftershow and Watercooler, not to mention INSTANT ACCESS TO THIS WHOLE SERIES WITHOUT THE WAIT please go to: Cultish All-AccessPlease consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel: CultishTV.com
Join us, as we continue our conversation with Sandeep as he shares how he came out of Hinduism.
Join us, as we talk with Sandeep, who grew up in India, as a devout Hindu Brahmin.What exactly is it like growing up in India? What was the catalyst for him to begin questioning his beliefs & eventually leave Hinduism?Tune in to find out!Check out our recent sponsors for this special episode:Mythologie Candles is a USA-based, Christian-owned business this holiday season, look no further than Mythologie Candles (spelled with an 'ie'). Mythologie Candles is a small, family-run business based out of Washington state that makes nerdy candles for all you fantasy and history geeks out there.  Enter "CULTISH" at checkout to get 10% off your order! If you want instant access to this whole series today sign up for Cultish All-Access
We continue our discussion on the Baha'i cult with our guest Steve Matthews as we dive into what the Baha'is believe, and then offer a critique and Christian response to this group that has millions of followers around the globe. Another recent interview on the Baha'is with our guest can be found here - Another recent interview on the Baha'is with our guest can be found here -https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/jwalker55293/episodes/2023-10-22T23_00_00-07_00https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/jwalker55293/episodes/2023-10-29T23_00_00-07_00We cannot continue without your support! If you want to partner with us while getting exclusive cultish content like our Aftershow and Watercooler please go to: Cultish All-AccessPlease consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel: CultishTV.comCheck out our recent sponsors for this special episode:Mythologie Candlesis a USA-based, Christian-owned business this holiday season, look no further than Mythologie Candles (spelled with an 'ie'). Mythologie Candles is a small, family-run business based out of Washington state that makes nerdy candles for all you fantasy and history geeks out there.  Enter "CULTISH" at checkout to get 10% off your order! 
Rainn Wilson who famously played Dwight Schrute on the sitcom "The Office" has recently written the bestselling book "Soul Boom" and is a member and strong proponent of the Baha'i Faith - a faith that many have not heard of but which is the most geographically widespread of all religions in the world outside of Christianity. This week we welcome back countercult apologist Steve Matthews as we discuss who the Baha'is are, along with their history and beliefs. Another recent interview on the Baha'is with our guest can be found here -https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/jwalker55293/episodes/2023-10-22T23_00_00-07_00https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/jwalker55293/episodes/2023-10-29T23_00_00-07_00We cannot continue without your support! If you want to partner with us while getting exclusive cultish content like our Aftershow and Watercooler please go to: Cultish All-AccessPlease consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel: CultishTV.comCheck out our recent sponsors for this special episode:The healthiest and best snack food you can get is Biltong. The best place to buy it is from Farmer Bill's Provisions use the code "CULTISH20" at checkout to get 20% off your purchase!If you want an awesome beard to smell great while grooming it check out ForgedBeardCo use code: CULTISH to get a FREE bottle of beard oil when you spend $50+ 
Merry Christmas everyone! We hope you all enjoy our annual message by the late Dr. Walter Martin talking about the secret of Christmas! If you’d like to make a tax-deductible donation as we head into the new year, you can donate at the link below https://donorbox.org/cultish
We cannot continue without your support! If you want to partner with us while getting exclusive cultish content like our Aftershow and Watercooler please go to: Cultish All-AccessPlease consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel: CultishTV.comCheck out our recent sponsors for this special episode:The healthiest and best snack food you can get is Biltong. The best place to buy it is from Farmer Bill's Provisions use the code "CULTISH20" at checkout to get 20% off your purchase! If you're a business owner, and want to partner with a marketing company you can trust, visit Digital Reach or chat with @shane.hawaii on Instagram.
We cannot continue without your support! If you want to partner with us while getting exclusive cultish content like our Aftershow and Watercooler please go to: Cultish All-AccessPlease consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel: CultishTV.comCheck out our recent sponsors for this special episode:If you want an awesome beard to smell great while grooming it check out ForgedBeardCo use code: CULTISH to get a FREE bottle of beard oil when you spend $50+ The healthiest and best snack food you can get is Biltong. The best place to buy it is from Farmer Bill's Provisions use the code "CULTISH20" at checkout to get 20% off your purchase! If you're a business owner, and want to partner with a marketing company you can trust, visit Digital Reach or chat with @shane.hawaii on Instagram.
We cannot continue without your support! If you want to partner with us while getting exclusive cultish content like our Aftershow and Watercooler please go to: Cultish All-AccessPlease consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel: CultishTV.comIf you want some bomb coffee while supporting Christian Missions go to: Hosanna Coffee and order today! If you feel led to learn to play music and sing to the Lord, or teach your children instruments visit: Bohnet Music AcademyIf you want to learn more about Mormonism check out some other episodes we have done: Mormonism the In's and Out's Also if you missed our episodes with Aaron Shafovaloff on the Mormon Multiverse check these out: Part 1: The Mormon Multiverse; Part 2: The Mormon Multiverse
We cannot continue without your support! If you want to partner with us while getting exclusive cultish content like our Aftershow and Watercooler please go to: Cultish All-AccessPlease consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel: CultishTV.comIf you want to learn more about Mormonism check out some other episodes we have done: Mormonism the In's and Out's Also if you missed our episodes with Aaron Shafovaloff on the Mormon Multiverse check these out: Part 1: The Mormon Multiverse; Part 2: The Mormon Multiverse
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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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Daniel Stout

i love Christ and celebrate both Christmas and Easter. However, there is one aspect of how we celebrate that is indeed a sin. Teaching our children about Santa Claus (Satan Claus) and the Easter Bunny does 2 things. #1 it teaches children that it's okay to break God's commandments (Do not lie), so long as it's in the spirit of fun. We're teaching them that it's okay to lie. When Jesus says, "Love God with all your heart", im fairly certain that begins with following the 10 commandments. #2, it teaches children that they cannot trust reality and/or their parents. This might be fine for teaching them to not blindly trust people, but it's the parents job to teach children about God. If Santa and the Easter bunny were lies, then maybe God isn't real either. You see the problem here? Peace

May 1st
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Raymond

bitching about a group being called a small group?! lol what...

Apr 27th
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Valley Scharping

To be frank, I completely agree with the position espoused by the guest and have never personally thought Easter was pagan or that it was forbidden to celebrate regardless, but the guest on today's show came off so aggressively arrogant in his responses and accusations of those he deemed to legalistic Christians that this episode was almost unwatchable for me. I felt angry for my accused brethren who may come to a different conclusion about holidays than me. I don't even think the main arguments of the Covenanters and RPW folk were effectively addressed. Speaking with more respect toward his opponents on this doctrine would go a long way (again, the Christians; I am not talking about the wicked tiktokers).

Apr 11th
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Kelsey Schwegel

For some reason this episode will not play or download for me 😭

Mar 26th
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Heather Johnson

lol I was scrolling through the topics and saw the one done on united pentecostal. and I was like huh I never thought of them as a cult. maybe extreme, but not a cult. I grew up assembly of God, then switched to a pentecostal church more intense than assembly of God and went to a Pentecostal seminary. I was shocked when you grouped in assembly of God in Part 1. I was a part of the branch that believed in the trinity. So barring the oneness issue, everything else talked about I totally encountered while going to seminary and afterward trying to go to pentecostal churches or nondenominational churches that had a pentecostal bent. I was constantly at odds with everyone and not even intentionally. I had a passion to understand the Bible and would ask questions and look it up and see what the Bible said about it. Me and a few others were labeled heretics because we asked too many questions and compared it to scripture and found ideas to not match up. I carried for many years resentment towa

Feb 1st
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Jeremy Lee

Ray Comfort is the CAUSE of a lot of my cult PTSD. He's the same manipulative person that I grew up under, in different clothing. Can't even get his science correct, but NOOOOO my church used his "Science" and arguments all the time.

Jan 2nd
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Raymond

lol I'm in Ventura. wtf

Jul 21st
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Daniel Stout

Honest question about something i just realized. For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whosoever believes MIGHT not perish but have eternal life....See? MIGHT is not a certainty but a chance. So just believing doesn't gaurantee salvation according to that logic. Once you believe and love Him, your life and actions should reflect that. For instance, I believed for over 10 years while I continued my wretched life of complete and utter selfishness. This is God's loophole, just like when Jesus said "Depart from me I never knew you". Jesus is the Son of God and would know everyone, so this taken out of context would be a lie. I believe what He meant was "I never knew you as true followers of my Word". Also, For God So lovED the world. That's past tense is it not? Maybe God can't love the world anymore after we killed His Son, which is why after the resurrection He gave all power and authority over all creation to His Son. Just interesting thoughts is all. Good

Jun 27th
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Daniel Stout

Honest question about something i just realized. For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whosoever believes MIGHT not perish but have eternal life....See? MIGHT is not a certainty but a chance. So just believing doesn't gaurantee salvation according to that logic. Once you believe and love Him, your life and actions should reflect that. For instance, I believed for over 10 years while I continued my wretched life of complete and utter selfishness. This is God's loophole, just like when Jesus said "Depart from me I never knew you". Jesus is the Son of God and would know everyone, so this taken out of context would be a lie. I believe what He meant was "I never knew you as true followers of my Word". Also, For God So lovED the world. That's past tense is it not? Maybe God can't love the world anymore after we killed His Son, which is why after the resurrection He gave all power and authority over all creation to His Son. Just interesting thoughts is all. Good

Jun 27th
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Bryan Lowery

Am I the only one who can not get this episode to play because of an unknown error?

Jun 14th
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Mike Christopher

I swear you fundamentalists are scared of your own shadow😂🤣🙃

Mar 26th
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Daniel Stout

I don't believe in evolution because there's no evidence whatsoever. There would be millions upon millions of bones out there of all the missing links from every creature that "evolved" and we haven't found a single one. And before you say it, adaptation is not evolution. 2 wolves can become all the dogs but 2 wolves cannot become a cat, which is what evolution tries to teach us. Getting off track. My point is, how dumb are we to not remember our own recent history? 70 years ago this was all put to bed. A group of the world's leading priests had a conference to discuss evolution vs creationism. And they're conclusion was that evolution perfectly complements the Bible. I.E. God made mud into Adam, science says lightning might have struck primordial goo and created life which ultimately became mankind. We don't know the process God uses to create and therefore cannot say He doesn't create using evolution. So all the mainstream priests and churches in the world were fine with evolution ba

Mar 4th
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