Let's Talk About Sects

by Sarah Steel
Let's Talk About Sects is an award-winning monthly podcast focusing on a different cult each episode. Sarah takes a storytelling, deep dive approach, looking at the history of a sect's leaders, the recruitment of members, their experiences, psychological aspects, and notable incidents during its existence.


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“A fascinating and well-researched look into cults and the charismatic leaders behind them.”
Peter Wells, The Sydney Morning Herald, May 2019


“A fantastic examination of sects, cults, and religion… a fact-based program that’ll hook you in and keep you coming back for more.”
Zach Johnston, Uproxx, February 2019


“Cleverly named, meticulously researched.”
Elena Nicolaou, Refinery29, December 2018


“The best podcast of its kind – I can’t wait for another episode!”
Apple Podcasts review from a US listener


“I study cults and sects and for this reason listen to many podcasts on these subjects. This one is by far the best.”
Apple Podcasts review from a US listener


“Best podcast about cults I’ve found.”
Apple Podcasts review from an Australian listener









  • True Crime
  • Society & Culture
  • Religion & Spirituality

Episodes

  1. 01:05:32Children of God – Part 2Apr 21, 2020
  2. 59:39Children of God – Part 1Apr 14, 2020
  3. 01:24:50The Living Word FellowshipMar 17, 2020
  4. 01:33:16The New Kadampa TraditionFeb 11, 2020
  5. 52:52The Garden AshramJan 14, 2020
  6. 47:16Ideal Human EnvironmentDec 17, 2019
  7. 56:59The MoveNov 12, 2019
  8. 01:17:35Universal MedicineOct 15, 2019
  9. 01:12:38NXIVMSep 17, 2019
  10. 55:55Bonus Episode: The Family UpdateJul 18, 2019