In part 2, we discuss with Lance several examples within the LDS church’s own material that has caused many to doubt and leave altogether. We hope you all enjoy this conversation as much as we did!
Part 1 : Leaving Mormonism
In our latest episode of Cultish, we are joined by Lance Sorenson who shares the truth of what it was like growing up as a Mormon in Provo, Utah. Even as a young child he began to question and doubt the major changes taking place within the LDS church at the time. This eventually led him to leave the church, in spite of the intense sociological pressure surrounding him.
Part 3 : Bethel and The New Age
In Part 3 we wrap things up with our guests discussing some concerns regarding The Alabaster Prayer House and briefly discuss whether or not Christians should practice Yoga or use the Enneagram. -Doreen Virtue spent 22 years as a psychic, mystic, and medium - writing over 70+ New Age books on everything from Crystal Therapy to Angel Communication before Jesus saved her and she renounced her old practices. -Melissa Dougherty spent a large portion of her young adulthood in New Thought (Law of Attraction) before renouncing those beliefs, and she now helps others do the same. Their passion is to bring awareness to New Age teachings and practices that have infiltrated Bethel, as it appears to be indicative of many Christians either welcoming, or being unaware of, New Age practices within the Church. Are New Age and Occultic practices irredeemable spiritual narcotics, or can we extract precious truths hidden within them because they really belong to the Kingdom of God? We want to invite all those who have attended, and especially those who currently attend, Bethel Church in Redding, California to listen in and be part of this important conversation.
Part 2 : Bethel and The New Age
In Part 2 of this series, Hosts Jeremiah Roberts and Andrew “SuperSlueth” Soncrant continue this important discussion with Doreen & Melissa and review some of the New Age parallels contained within such books such as "The Physics Of Heaven" & "Moving In Glory Realms" currently endorsed by the leadership at Bethel. -Doreen Virtue spent 22 years as a psychic, mystic, and medium - writing over 70+ New Age books on everything from Crystal Therapy to Angel Communication before Jesus saved her and she renounced her old practices. -Melissa Dougherty spent a large portion of her young adulthood in New Thought (Law of Attraction) before renouncing those beliefs, and she now helps others do the same. Their passion is to bring awareness to New Age teachings and practices that have infiltrated Bethel, as it appears to be indicative of many Christians either welcoming, or being unaware of, New Age practices within the Church. Are New Age and Occultic practices irredeemable spiritual narcotics, or can we extract precious truths hidden within them because they really belong to the Kingdom of God? We want to invite all those who have attended, and especially those who currently attend, Bethel Church in Redding, California to listen in and be part of this important conversation.
Part 1 : Bethel and The New Age
In this highly anticipated follow-up to our initial series on Bethel, Co-Hosts Jeremiah Roberts and Andrew “SuperSlueth” Soncrant are joined in studio by 2 special guests to have this important discussion on the New Age Infiltration of the church. -Doreen Virtue spent 22 years as a psychic, mystic, and medium - writing over 70+ New Age books on everything from Crystal Therapy to Angel Communication before Jesus saved her and she renounced her old practices. -Melissa Dougherty spent a large portion of her young adulthood in New Thought (Law of Attraction) before renouncing those beliefs, and she now helps others do the same. Their passion is to bring awareness to New Age teachings and practices that have infiltrated Bethel, as it appears to be indicative of many Christians either welcoming, or being unaware of, New Age practices within the Church. Are New Age and Occultic practices irredeemable spiritual narcotics, or can we extract precious truths hidden within them because they really belong to the Kingdom of God? We want to invite all those who have attended, and especially those who currently attend, Bethel Church in Redding, California to listen in and be part of this important conversation.
Part 3 - Unraveling The U.P.C.I. (United Pentecostal Church International)
Due to the overwhelmingly positive response from our latest series on the UPCI, we had our guests Jeff Sully & Andrew James Levesque back on to record another volume on the (U.P.C.I) United Pentecostal Church International. Listen in on your favorite podcast catcher as we further explore how to understand those affected by U.P.C.I policies like the holiness code and how to reach out to loved ones & family members in this movement. We hope you all enjoy this additional discussion on the U.P.C.I and we hope to explore this movement again sometime soon.
Part 2 : Unraveling The U.P.C.I (United Pentecostal Church International)
In part 2 in our introductory series to the U.P.C.I. former members Jeff Sully & Andrew James Levesque continue our discussion on how the U.P.C.I evolved to where it is today & cover many of the cultish sociological & phycological aspects of within U.P.C.I movement. Finally, we discuss not only how both of them left the movement but where both of them ended up after leaving.
Part 1 : Unraveling The U.P.C.I (United Pentecostal Church International)
In our latest series, we finally dive into the U.P.C.I.
(United Pentecostal Church International) Joining us is Jeff Sully, a former 5th generation devotee & Andrew James Levesque, who was a 4th generation devotee and licensed UPCI minister.
In part 1, we turn back the clock all the way back to the early 1900s and discuss the historical origins of
one of the most prominent religious movements in North America that's had a lasting effect to this very day.
Part 2: Mary Baker Eddy & Christian Science
In part 2 of the series, co-hosts Andrew Soncrant and Jeremiah Roberts continue their discussion with Tanner T. Johnsrud- a former 5th generation devotee of Christian Science. Tanner shares in depth with us on how practitioners of Christian Science try to heal people, and the heartbreaking accounts of so many who have died prematurely because of these practices. Finally, he shares with us how he left Christian Science and the true hope and redemption he found after leaving.
Part 1: Mary Baker Eddy & Christian Science
Join us for this brand new episode of Cultish as we finally jump into Christian Science and the crazy world of Mary Baker Eddy.
In part one of the series, co-hosts Andrew Soncrant and Jeremiah Roberts talk with Tanner Johnsrud, a former 5th generation devotee of Christian Science. In this episode, Tanner shares with us everything about the group-from its origins with Mary Baker Eddy, the reasons why they refuse all medical treatment, and how this infamous cult has influenced modern televangelists like Joel Osteen and Kenneth Copeland. We will explore this and so much more!