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Survivor stories of claiming independence after leaving high-control groups & people. Cults to Consciousness is a YouTube channel and podcast, hosted by Shelise Ann Sola—a former devout Mormon / CSA survivor—and her Producer husband Jonathan. They delve into the nuanced experiences of individuals who have escaped a broad spectrum of high-control groups and coercive environments. Their mission is not anti-religious but firmly anti-abuse, aiming to shed light on manipulative practices and syst ...
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Carah Burrell blows the lid off Tim Ballard's scandals with new insider information. Shocking testimony reveals the mystical Mormon beliefs behind everything. Catch Carah’s full breakdown of Tim Ballard's scandal here: pt.1 https://youtu.be/sSyGDPoWjBo?si=1sTjrAFZrQepXzAk pt.2 https://youtu.be/6Sxo4ogVRiI?si=_kji5ngd6fg0RoZg Click here to watch on …
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Tim Ballard has been in the news for the past few months but it just keeps getting worse. You may know him for founding Operation Underground Railroad where he claims to have saved hundreds of kids from s*x trafficking and the movie which falsely depicts his heroism, "Sound of Freedom". We have discussed a multitude of false claims, backing then sh…
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Timothy Ballard is an American activist, speaker, author, and founder / former CEO of Operation Underground Railroad, an anti-sex trafficking organization. The 2023 American action film Sound of Freedom starring Jim Caviezel was inspired by his work. Documents recently obtained by VICE News show Ballard claimed that a revered and powerful figure in…
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Dainy describes what life was like for them growing up in their Ultra Orthodox community and going to an all girls’ school. Life was black and white when it came to gender roles and expectations and because of this, boys and girls even got different education. Pushing back and asking questions got them into trouble multiple times when conformity an…
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Following up her initial interview, we go LIVE with famous Hasidic comedian, Leah Forster. After being outed and ostracized from her Ultra Orthodox family and community, Leah, who always felt silenced and repressed, details how comedy clubs and restaurants were forced to ban her from performing, how she took to social media and went viral, and ulti…
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Growing up in an Ultra Orthodox Hasidic family, Leah Forster always felt silenced. Ab*sed at the hands of her father, she began to turn pain into comedy. Later on, performing for Jewish female only crowds, Leah crossed boundaries within her community and became famous. Things took a dark turn when she was outed on social media and then fired on the…
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This sermon, based on Luke 8:26-39, was preached for the Second Sunday after Pentecost on June 22, 2025. The accompanying readings were Isaiah 43:8-13 and 2 Timothy 1:3-10. Support the show Find out more about our church and support Grace of God's ministry at linktr.ee/graceofgodlongisland Intro music is “On The Way” by Vlad Gluschenko, at soundclo…
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CW: graphic talk of sex, marital rape, miscarriage, pedophilia Born into a strict Ultra Orthodox family and the daughter of a Rabbi, Chasya’s life was under complete control. In this 2nd part of her interview, we discuss the shady dealings of the community with law enforcement, judges, hit men, reproductive coercion, internalized misogyny, sexual d…
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Born into a strict Ultra Orthodox family and the daughter of a Rabbi, Chasya’s life was under complete control. She describes how modesty begins at 3 yrs old, as to not cause men to “stumble” and how slaughtering chickens in front of chiIdren for their sins scarred her for life. Blamed for being SA’d by a boy as a chiId, and severely pun*shed, her …
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This sermon on Genesis 11:1-9, the story of Babel, was preached by Pastor Tim Walsh at Grace of God Lutheran, Dix Hills NY, for Pentecost Sunday, June 8, 2025. Support the show Find out more about our church and support Grace of God's ministry at linktr.ee/graceofgodlongisland Intro music is “On The Way” by Vlad Gluschenko, at soundcloud.com/vgl9.…
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Learn more about the horrendous and abusive IBLP training centers headed by Bill Gothard with Davey Jackson Click to watch on YouTube Watch his initial interview here Find and support Davey! YouTube: @daveyjaxx IG: @daveyjax LinkTree We want to meet you in real life! Come adventure with us on our 2nd C2C VACATION! Click here to go to the official b…
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This sermon on Psalm 47 was preached by Pastor Tim Walsh at Grace of God Lutheran, Dix Hills NY, for Ascension, June 1, 2025. Support the show Find out more about our church and support Grace of God's ministry at linktr.ee/graceofgodlongisland Intro music is “On The Way” by Vlad Gluschenko, at soundcloud.com/vgl9.…
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A follow up to the incredibly inspiring interview with Tia Levings, we further discuss the details of her year on the run from her abus*ve husband, and how she was able to heal. Click here to watch on YouTube Watch the original interview here: How “A WELL TRAINED WIFE” Narrowly Escaped Extreme Christian Patriarchy with 4 Kids Pre order Tia’s book: …
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After an open and honest conversation, we are again joined LIVE today with Timmy Gibson, a former fundamental Evangelical Pentecostal Pastor who started his own church with 300 followers. We further dive into his reflections and regrets during his time as a “Healing Evangelist” who taught his followers how to speak in tongues. Click here to watch o…
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Following up her incredible interview recounting how she grew up in a religious community-turned-cult called the Center, today Patricia Walsh Chadwick joins us live to discuss what happened after. At the age of seventeen she was forced out of her home, leaving behind her entire family, and without access to higher education. From her first job as a…
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From the age of six through her high school years, Patricia Walsh Chadwick was raised in The Center, an isolated, rural community of 100 members, including 39 children, led by Father Leonard Feeney, an excommunicated Jesuit priest, and managed with an iron fist by his spiritual alter ego, Catherine Clarke. Together, they created a monastic environm…
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This sermon on Acts chapter 10, the story of Cornelius, was preached by Pastor Tim Walsh at Grace of God Lutheran, Dix Hills NY, on May 18, 2025. Support the show Find out more about our church and support Grace of God's ministry at linktr.ee/graceofgodlongisland Intro music is “On The Way” by Vlad Gluschenko, at soundcloud.com/vgl9.…
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The Mormon church has always claimed to be accepting of everyone including the LGBTQ+ community. However, their actions and words spoken to the congregations paint a very different picture. You can be gay, but in order to receive all the blessings from God, you must remain celibate. It has come to our attention that in some wards (congregations), o…
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This horrifying, avoidable tragedy is something the LDS church lies about to its members to promote faith. In reality, greed and purposely cutting corners led faithful saints to a horrible fate. Join @nuancehoe and I as we read actual journal entries from people who took this perilous 1300 mile trek to settle Utah. Click here to watch on YouTube Re…
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This sermon on Numbers 6:22-27 was preached by Pastor Tim Walsh at Grace of God Lutheran, Dix Hills NY, for Trinity Sunday, June 15, 2025. Support the show Find out more about our church and support Grace of God's ministry at linktr.ee/graceofgodlongisland Intro music is “On The Way” by Vlad Gluschenko, at soundcloud.com/vgl9.…
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More dangerous Mormon propaganda explained and your questions answered with Carrah Burrell! Click here to watch on YouTube Follow and Support Carah! YouTube: @carrahburrell YouTube: @carrahburrell Instagram: @nuancehoe Tiktok: @nuancehoe Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nuancehoe We want to meet you in real life! Come adventure with us on our 2nd C…
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After a preliminary discussion about the many similarities between Islam and Mormonism, tonight we go into further detail with @apostatealaddin who grew up in the purity culture of Islam within Saudi Arabia. Join us as we compare and contrast the rest of the list. Click here to watch pt. 1 Click here to watch pt. 2 Click here to watch pt. 3 (this e…
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After an incredible conversation with @apostatealaddin about the purity culture he grew up in within Islam in Saudi Arabia, we realized there were many similarities between Islam and Mormonism. Join us today as we compare and contrast a full list. Make sure to stay on after our livestream has ended to be automatically directed to Apostate Aladdin's…
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​ @ApostateAladdin grew up in Saudi Arabia which is a Muslim majority country with strict laws originating from Islam. After going abroad to college, he recognized his learned racism, bigotry and bias was a direct reflection of the religion he was raised in. A deep dive into the theology, history and hadiths made him question everything, including …
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Following up her incredible initial interview, today we are joined again by @InfidelNoodle . We discuss her research on youth Islamic radicalization and the internet, and how high control groups appeal to young people. Raised in a strict Muslim community in Australia, YouTuber Infidel Noodle led a double life for 5 years before making the big decis…
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Raised in a strict Muslim community in Australia, YouTuber Infidel Noodle led a double life for 5 years before making the big decision to leave her parents’ home before marriage. This meant she would be cut off from her family due to disobedience and not fulfilling her role as a woman. When she posted on TikTok about her heartache being ostracized,…
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Zara Kay went viral when she was wrongfully arrested and detained for seemingly no reason. She tweeted that she needed help and since becoming an Australian citizen, she got the consulate involved. It appears that the Tanzanian, Islamic cult she grew up in, was unhappy with her outspoken (contradictory to teachings) opinions on social media and see…
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Joining us today to follow up her incredible interview is South Asian ExMuslim, Haram Doodles. In one of her first public appearances unmasked, she recounted what it was like growing up with a life of restriction and fear from her parents, her culture, and God-- and why and how she ultimately left Islam. Today she addresses the controversial topic:…
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One of her first public appearances unmasked, South Asian ExMuslim, Haram Doodles, recounts what it was like growing up with a life of restriction and fear from her parents, her culture, and God. She reveals the details of why and how she ultimately left Islam. Speaking out now on social media as an artist and ExMuslim Atheist, her art is a collect…
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Joining us today to follow up her initial interview is Sara Glass. Sara vulnerably shares in great detail about what it was like navigating s*x, pregnancy, chiIdbirth and postpartum as a Hasidic Ultra Orthodox woman who was also gay. Click to watch on YouTube Watch her initial full interview here Find Sara on social media: Website: https://www.drsa…
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Sara Glass knew she kept falling in love with women, but that didn’t matter. She knew her place as an Ultra Orthodox woman. She was placed into an arranged marriage to a man shortly after graduating high school and she painfully left her girlfriend behind. Sara vulnerably shares in great detail about what it was like navigating s*x, pregnancy, chiI…
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Anyone can get sucked into a cult or be manipulated by an enthusiastic leader with bad intentions. Harvard graduate Joelle Tamraz, was young, enthusiastic and a perfect target for this specific yoga guru. Seeking enlightenment, purpose and peace, she came across a man who swept her off her feet and used spiritual manipulation to eventually exploit …
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Join us live as Charlotte Medlock, former devout follower and right-hand employee to the infamous Guru Jagat, breaks down the various manipulation tactics implemented by the "Guru" in her rise and abrupt death. From sleep deprivation, to spiraling out of her sense of identity, we discuss how Kundalini Yoga was turned into a modern New Age cult. Cli…
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The new MAX documentary “Breath of Fire” exposes a dark side of Yogi Bhajan's Kundalini yoga. Today we are joined by Dr. Jules, who was featured in the doc, for a follow up to her initial C2C interview. What does it truly mean to wake up out of the “yoga matrix” after 8 years and find some sort of normalcy in life? Click here to watch on YouTube Fu…
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Searching for community and a higher purpose in life, Dr. Jules Hartley found herself in a Kundalini Yoga class which promised a life of prosperity. All she had to do was follow the prescribed lifestyle, wear a turban, practice yoga and meditation at 4am every day, follow a specific diet and cleanses and essentially worship the late Yogi Bhajan. It…
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Breaking News - Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt Sentenced to Prison. Today we are joined by ex cult member, Kendra Lee Bryan, who has been following the case closely and will walk us through all of the sentencing updates. Click here to watch on YouTube For more information, watch these videos: Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt Sentenced to Prison w…
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8 Passengers’ Ruby Franke pleads guilty to her charges with a plea agreement. Kendra Lee Bryan of [Cult]ure Shock joins us to discuss the details of the plea deal, and reveal harrowing details of what Ruby’s family endured. Kendra, a fellow cult survivor, is a valuable asset to C2C. She has come upon some hard times, and we'd like to support her by…
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Kendra Lee Bryan has been following the case closely and will walk us through all of the updates since our last livestream. Click here to watch on YouTube Subscribe to Kendra's Channel! YouTube: @KendraLeeBryan IG: no longer active We want to meet you in real life! Come adventure with us on our 2nd C2C VACATION! Click here to go to the official boo…
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Fingers have been pointed and blame shifted from the alleged perpetrators Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt in court. Are we really surprised? However, more and more people are coming forward to attest to the awful treatment Ruby and Jodi have both inflicted on others aside from Ruby's own. Joined by Kendra Bryan, we will discuss some of the new upd…
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Breaking news with Mormon mommy blogger Ruby Franke who was arrested for extreme CA. Join me, Andrew Gold and Kendra Bryan to discuss the details of the arrest. Click here for the 1st part on YouTube on Andrew Gold's Channel before moving over here. Click here to watch this episode on YouTube Subscribe to Andrew's Channel! YouTube: Andrew Gold IG: …
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This sermon was preached by Pastor Tim Walsh at Grace of God Lutheran, Dix Hills NY, on November 10, 2024. Support the show Find out more about our church and support Grace of God's ministry at linktr.ee/graceofgodlongisland Intro music is “On The Way” by Vlad Gluschenko, at soundcloud.com/vgl9.By Pastor Tim Walsh
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Join us to further discuss the awful book "To Train Up a Child". As a follow up to our episode together, we will answer your questions! Click here to watch on YouTube Watch her episode first here Find Kendra on Social! IG: no longer active FB: Kendra Bryan (the bad child) TikTok: @kendraleebryan We want to meet you in real life! Come adventure with…
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Childhood was anything but peaceful growing up as a “Rama kid” in this insular Shawano, Wisconsin Cult. Claiming to have seen God and speak for Him, the leader seemed to enjoy torturing his members (especially the youth) and keeping them under strict control. Michele was 5 when her parents left her at the cult compound where she was endlessly tortu…
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Shifrah grew up in the horrific Shawano, Wisconsin cult often called SIST. She frequently witnessed people being beat*n or shocked with cattle prods. Some people joined to fulfill their own sadistic fantasies, while others were too indoctrinated or programmed to realize the CA was wrong and unacceptable. Determined to beat up adults who were harmin…
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CW: CSA, SA, Abuse. Cult dynamics can be found in large, high control groups, as well as in single families. From no locked doors or privacy within the house, to accompanying her on dates, ab*sing her with barb wire, and hold her family hostage, Kahlia’s father essentially acted like a cult leader in her household and kept her imprisoned with manip…
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The Samanta Roy Institute of Science and Technology, known also simply as SIST, is a secretive fundamentalist Christian-like group based in Shawano, Wisconsin. The group was founded by Rama Behera, a Hindu who converted to Christianity, who later changed his name to Dr. Rama Chandra Samanta Roy. Born and raised in the insidious cult, Elisabeth Gron…
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Hannah Neeleman, LDS trad wife and mom-fluencer for over 9 million collective followers is under high scrutiny from the world after an article in The Times, pulled back the veil from her seemingly perfect life. Journalist Megan Agnew wrote about her sneaking suspicion of secret oppression going on behind the scenes due to her impression of Hannah’s…
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Click here to listen to Part 1 on YouTube An old official LDS church document has just surfaced on Reddit about the “dangers” of masturb*tion and we are here to cover it with @alyssaadgrenfell. Also on the docket are other harmful talks about the normative practice. Make sure you go to Alyssa’s channel to watch part 1 before we redirect to our chan…
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Ex Mormon YouTuber Alyssa Grenfell, opens up about her experience going to the Mormon University Brigham Young University and on her service mission for the LDS church. Here is why she ultimately regrets spending a year and a half trying to convert people to the faith. Click here to watch on YouTube Catch Shelise on Alyssa’s channel where they disc…
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