A young man joins a Christian missionary group that turns out to be a cult, leading to 11 years of deception and manipulation. This chapter explores the psychological impact and allure of cults on individuals.
Popular culture is endlessly fascinated with cults, and they have the capacity to make ordinary people do unthinkable things.
Today - how cults reel people in, how coercive control keeps them there and what it takes to get out.
This episode was first broadcast in October 2022.
And if you enjoyed listening, you should check out our episode The History of Brainwashing.