What Is “The Process”? Episode #28: The Many Lies of Timothy Wyllie & The Necropolitics of Propaganda
Jan 17, 2026
Dive into the intriguing contradictions surrounding Timothy Wyllie's experiences with The Process Church. Discover how sensational press coverage shaped public perceptions of the group, and the legal battles that influenced its narrative. Explore the bizarre claims connecting the church to paramilitary activities and examine Wyllie's controversial accounts of inner-circle practices. The podcast also sheds light on how the church attempted to redeem its image amid sensational headlines and critiques. What really went on behind the scenes? This discussion uncovers the layers of myth and reality.
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Media Shaped The Process Narrative
- Dana outlines how the Process Church faced early media attacks and sensationalism, especially from Oz magazine and UK press.
- Those attacks framed the group as Satanic and shaped the public narrative around fear and scandal.
Official Reports Amplified Smears
- Dana highlights disinformation from institutions like the IRS and Scientology that amplified false claims about paramilitary training.
- These official-sounding reports helped smear the group internationally despite weak evidence.
Mayfair Chapter Scene Recounted
- Dana reads a 1968 Westminster and Pimlico News account describing Process members selling booklets in King's Road and running 'Satan's Cavern'.
- She connects a named Father Mendez to Andrew Gregory Richard Castle and later Best Friends leaders.
