Coffee And Cults

Welcome, join us for episode 33, where Sam tells Jon everything she's learned about the Westboro Baptist Church. Hear about the origins and beliefs of the Church, why they picket, and how we stop them. We have a little cry, we find out who God Hates... what more could you ask for?! CWs: Strong language, Homophobia Contact us: Coffeeandcults@gmail.com Social Media: @Coffeeandcults Patreon.com/coffeeandcults ko-fi.com/coffeeandcults

WELCOME BACK! Episode 32, the third and final instalment of Happy Science. What a wild ride! Picking up where we left off last time, with the group's politics and what might be the pubiest podcast we'll ever do. Also, another cult connection, some singing, some North Korea. CWs: Strong language, pubes Contact us coffeeandcults@gmail.com Social Media @Coffeeandcults patreon.com/coffeeandcults ko-fi.com/coffeeandcults

Episode 31- Happy Science Part 2 Welcome back! Sorry for the delay, Sam's quarantine suddenly got busy, what is that about? Here's Part 2 of Happy Science, talking about the spiritual beliefs of the group. Jon tells Sam some Turtle Stories, also discussed are Kinga and ooze deities, the spiritual wisdom of Margaret Thatcher and we get to hear what Jon REALLY thinks about 5G... Look out for Part 3 coming extremely soon! CW: Strong Language Contact us- coffeeandcults@gmail.com Social Media @Coffeeandcults Patreon.com/coffeeandcults ko-fi.com/coffeeandcults

Welcome to Episode 30, where Jon tells Sam all about Happy Science, a Japanese fringe religious movement with a number of parallels to the Kittens- but who also believe they can cure COVID-19. Also, some Scottish accents, some questionable maths, metaphysics, great lists of names and we try to find out if Sam is smarter than Buddha? CW: Strong language To watch the video recording of this podcast, join us on patreon.com/coffeeandcults Contact us- coffeeandcults@gmail.com Social media @coffeeandcults Patreon.com/coffeeandcults ko-fi.com/coffeeandcults

Episode 29: Twelve Tribes Welcome to Part 2, where Sam tells Jon everything she couldn't get to last time. Including "creationism and upsetting", some dense business talk, Jon and Sam don't know what a corn dog is and Sam shocks Jon, as promised. CWs: child abuse Email coffeeandcults@gmail.com Social media @coffeeandcults Patreon.com/coffeeandcults ko-fi.com/coffeeandcults Resources: meadowhaven.org http://www.encourage-cult-survivors.org

Episode 28: Twelve Tribes Sam tells Jon about a fringe religious group they are both surprised they've never heard of, originating in Chattanooga, Tennessee (very fun to say.) Also, Jon sings (but don't let that put you off), crowdsourced dating, mate lattes and a promise of a shocker. CWs: Racism, child cruelty. email: Coffeeandcults@gmail.com Social media: @coffeeandcults Patreon.com/coffeeandcults ko-fi.com/coffeeandcults Resources: http://www.encourage-cult-survivors.org https://www.meadowhaven.org http://question12tribes.com

In the age of social distancing Jon and Sam meet up on Zoom to talk about the cult at the centre of Corona virus spread in South Korea. Jon tells us about how many cults there are, how easily Covid-19 can spread and the fall out for religious freedom. Also: lots of scary numbers, deadly ferry trips, rap names, Sam's dedication to the podcast and Jon's endless mispronunciations! CW: Corona virus, also mention of sexual assault Some strong language

Hi listeners! Here is a short bonus episode, crossposted from our Patreon, to entertain you while you're socially distanced. Jon gives Sam some Kittens updates from our local org, and we read a crazy S*****logy email thread. Also- some fun voices. CW Swearing Contact us @coffeeandcults on all the platforms Email coffeeandcults@gmail.com Patreon.com/coffeeandcults for more content!

BONUS EPISODE FROM THE PATREON ARCHIVE Hey all. Hope you are doing well in strange times. To see you through social distancing we're aiming to increase our output at this time. This is the first bonus release from our Patreon archives....the first Episode of 'Coffee and Cults Bookclub' This edition we take a look at a book from the world of (ahem) The Kittens (Church of _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ )and learn important and timely lessons about happiness, murder and personal hygeine! Also: book design, padding out your word count, not being a religious text, ripping off other religious texts and ingenious sales plans Book reviewed in the spirit of fair use for educational purposes! Stay safe out there all!

Episode 26 - Ho No Hana Sanpogyo Join us as Sam tells Jon about Hogan and his Japansese cult Ho No Hana Sanpogyo. No spoilers but this story leads to your hosts planning an exciting new television challenge show and inspecting each others body parts. Also: 90s references, multifaith parades, fantasic initiations, unorthadox earthquake prevention and some intimate interactive elements CW: none! A lighter episode Contact: coffeeandcults@gmail.com