The cult.ture podcast
Welcome to the cult.ture podcast Exploring the fine line between belief and manipulation In this podcast, we dive deep into the stories of cult survivors—unraveling the psychological, emotional, and social forces that pull people into high-control groups. Through candid interviews, analysis, and firsthand accounts, we explore how belief can transform into manipulation, and how resilience leads to recovery.
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Sunday Jun 22, 2025
Sunday Jun 22, 2025
The mic shifts hands this week as Trent interviews Derek about life before, during, and after the world he once believed in. It gets personal, honest, and just a little uncomfortable—in all the right ways. In this episode, Derek — the voice behind the mic — shares just a portion of his own story of growing up as a Jehovah’s Witness, the silence he was taught to keep, and the long road of questioning, breaking away, and reclaiming his voice.
What happens when the person telling the story has lived inside the system?
You get truth without distance. Empathy without illusion. And a fire to help others see the way out.
This isn’t just an interview — it’s a return to the origin story.
And it’s one you don’t want to miss.
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The views and experiences shared in this podcast are personal and based on the lived experiences of the hosts and guests. cult.ture is not intended to attack or defame any individual or religious organization. Our aim is to foster honest conversations about high-control environments, belief systems, and personal journeys. If you or someone you know is experiencing distress related to religious trauma or coercive control, we encourage seeking support from qualified mental health professionals or recovery resources.
Monday Jun 16, 2025
Monday Jun 16, 2025
In our very first episode, your hosts take a seat at the table—literally and figuratively—to start unraveling what it means to grow up inside a high-control group. Joined by Trent, a fellow ex-Jehovah’s Witness, we begin with our own stories: childhoods shaped by Watchtower rules, the pressure to conform, and what it felt like to start questioning it all. This is where cult.ture begins.
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The views and experiences shared in this podcast are personal and based on the lived experiences of the hosts and guests. cult.ture is not intended to attack or defame any individual or religious organization. Our aim is to foster honest conversations about high-control environments, belief systems, and personal journeys. If you or someone you know is experiencing distress related to religious trauma or coercive control, we encourage seeking support from qualified mental health professionals or recovery resources.
Friday Jun 06, 2025
Friday Jun 06, 2025
Belief is powerful—but in the wrong hands, it can become a tool for control. In this teaser, step into the shadowy world of cults, where manipulation masquerades as salvation and escape is never simple. This is a preview of the real stories to come—interviews with survivors, skeptics, and those who dared to walk away. Brace yourself—once inside, the fog of deception isn’t so easy to leave behind.
Our hope is to provide you with one new conversation every month.
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