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Cult Talk with Erin Martin

00 - Season One Trailer: What Is The COBU Cult?

Season 1

Erin Martin was born in a cult called the Church Of Bible Understanding (COBU), led by vacuum repairman-turned-cult leader, Stewart Traill. Now she’s obsessed with learning about cults from the people who know them best: other survivors. Cult Talk takes you inside ex-cult members’ stories one group at a time, one survivor at a time. In season one, listen to stories from Erin's mother, other ex-COBU members, as well cult authors and experts. Learn more about the COBU, its leader, and how Erin's parents found themselves drawn to the strange cult they'd eventually leave forever.

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  • 17. 17 - Cult Expert, Ex-Moonie & Author, Diane Benscoter (Part 2)

    28:34
    To wrap up season one of Cult Talk, cult expert and author Diane Benscoter joins us to share her story of joining the Moonies, how brainwashing works, and why coercive control is so damaging to and powerful over those in its grip. (Part 2 of 2)Segments:A Rape of the SoulYou Own Prison GuardHelping At-Risk PeopleFind Diane's memoir, Shoes Of A Servant on Amazon, or anywhere you buy books.Follow Diane on Twitter.Watch Diane's "Own Your Brain" video series on YouTube.Cult Talk Social Media links - Twitter @CultTalk / Instagram @culttalk / Facebook Group: Cult Talk with Erin Martin
  • 16. 16 - Cult Expert, Ex-Moonie & Author, Diane Benscoter (Part 1)

    24:03
    To wrap up season one of Cult Talk, cult expert and author Diane Benscoter joins us to share her story of joining the Moonies, how brainwashing works, and why coercive control is so damaging to and powerful over those in its grip. (Part 1 of 2)Segments:Joining the MooniesPsychological Chains AssaultedFind Diane's memoir, Shoes Of A Servant on Amazon, or anywhere you buy books.Follow Diane on Twitter.Watch Diane's "Own Your Brain" video series on YouTube.Cult Talk Social Media links - Twitter @CultTalk / Instagram @culttalk / Facebook Group: Cult Talk with Erin Martin
  • 15. 15 - Ex-COBU Member, Darlene Griffith (Part 2)

    23:25
    Darlene Griffith joined COBU when it was in its infancy and known by its original name, The Forever Family. It's there that she met her husband, slowly realized Stewart's false teachings, and ultimately, found her way out of the group. (Part 2 of 2)I Was My Own CounselorThe ParadoxWhy Are They So Special? Cult Talk Social Media links - Twitter @CultTalk / Instagram @culttalk / Facebook Group: Cult Talk with Erin Martin
  • 14. 14 - Ex-COBU Member, Darlene Griffith (Part 1)

    22:37
    Darlene Griffith joined COBU when it was in its infancy and known by its original name, The Forever Family. It's there that she met her husband, slowly realized Stewart's false teachings, and ultimately, found her way out of the group. (Part 1 of 2)A Spiritual LongingTransitioning From God to StewartA House of CardsCult Talk Social Media links - Twitter @CultTalk / Instagram @culttalk / Facebook Group: Cult Talk with Erin Martin
  • 13. 13 - Graphic Novel Author of "The Cult" & Ex-COBU Member, David Patteson (Part 2)

    26:06
    David Patteson joins Erin to discuss his memories of COBU and what led him to create a new graphic novel about his time among Stewart Trail's "sheep." (Part two of two)Segments:Becoming A GhostLeaving COBU and Finding The Middle GroundWriting The BookFind David's graphic novel "The Cult" on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Cult-True-Story-David-Patteson/dp/0999725467
  • 12. 12 - Graphic Novel Author of "The Cult" & Ex-COBU member, David Patteson (Part 1)

    24:38
    David Patteson joins Erin to discuss his memories of COBU and what led him to create a new graphic novel about his time among Stewart Trail's "sheep." (Part one of two)Segments: Is This Guy In A Cult?A Hole That Needs To Be FilledFind David's graphic novel "The Cult" on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Cult-True-Story-David-Patteson/dp/0999725467
  • 11. 11 - Ex-COBU Member, Tod Burros (Part 2)

    26:02
    Erin talks to Tod Burros about his experience in the Church of Bible Understanding (COBU) cult. (Part 2 of 2)A Vicious CircleLearning To Be HumanWas Stewart a Sociopath? Follow Cult Talk on Instagram @culttalk and Twitter @CultTalkJoin the Cult Talk with Erin Martin Facebook group - click on "groups" to search on FB or click here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/392834007920576/
  • 10. 10 - Ex-COBU Member, Tod Burros (Part 1)

    28:19
    Erin talks to Tod Burros about his experience in the Church of Bible Understanding (COBU) cult. (Part 1 of 2)A Testimony of My ExperienceThe Big LieA Kind and Gentle ReprogrammingA Prayer Group Follow Cult Talk on Instagram @culttalk and Twitter @CultTalkJoin the Cult Talk with Erin Martin Facebook group - click on "groups" to search on FB or click here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/392834007920576/
  • 9. 09 - Ex-COBU Member, Catherine Armstrong (Part 2)

    21:17
    Erin talks to Catherine Armstrong about her 12 years in the Church of Bible Understanding (COBU) cult. (Part 2 of 2)"When You’re Ready to Get Serious With Jesus"What Happens Now?  Follow Cult Talk on Instagram @culttalk and Twitter @CultTalkJoin the Cult Talk with Erin Martin Facebook group (click on "groups" to search on FB or click here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/392834007920576/