🎙️ Today on The Cult Next Door Podcast, we’re diving into an incredibly important and timely conversation with Dr. Laura E. Anderson, (@drlauraeanderson) author of When Religion Hurts You and founder of the Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery.
Dr. Anderson sheds light on Christian Nationalism, the dangerous blending of church and state, and how these dynamics can be profoundly triggering for those who have experienced high-control religion.
If you’ve ever felt conflicted, overwhelmed, or even re-traumatized by current events tied to faith and politics, this episode is for you. 💡 Together, we explore:
👉 How Christian Nationalism affects individuals and society
👉 Why it can feel so personal to those with religious trauma
👉 Practical ways to process the despair and confusion
🌟 Trump & Cult Leaders: The Parallels 🌟
In this reel, we sit down with @lauraeanderson to explore the striking similarities between Trump and leaders of high-control religious groups. From loyalty demands to manipulation tactics, the connections are hard to ignore.
It’s a conversation worth having—what do you think? 🗣️
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🎄Christmas Guilt? 🎅
Ashleigh still wrestles with her feelings about celebrating Christmas after years of being told it was evil… meanwhile, Mattie is over here decking the halls guilt-free. 😂✨
Can you relate?
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🎉 250,000 Downloads! 🎉
We can’t believe it—The Cult Next Door Podcast has hit a quarter of a million downloads! 🥳 Thank you to every listener who has tuned in, shared, and supported us along the way. Your love and encouragement mean the world to us! 💜
Here’s to more stories, more conversations, and more growth together. Let’s keep shining a light on the truth!
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Outtake 🎥 🎬 Sometimes God works in mysterious (& rodent-ish?) ways. New episodes of the podcast coming in November 🗓️ #cultnextdoor #truecrime #podcast #firerat #spiritualabuse #religioustrauma #survivorstories #cultstories
New episodes coming in November 📣 Stay tuned 📺
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🎥 The Cost of Leaving a Cult 💔
Leaving a cult isn’t just about walking away—it’s losing family, friends, and the life you thought you knew. In this reel, Brittney talks about the emotional toll and isolation she faced when choosing freedom.
New episodes of the podcast coming VERY soon. Stay tuned 📺
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👀 Season 3 production is underway. Great guests, impactful stories & then some coming soon. Stay tuned 📺 #cultnextdoor #podcast #newseason #religioustrauma #spiritualabuse #truecrime #survivorstories
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👀 "I think he thought he had me in the bag..." Have you caught up on the podcast yet? Listen now on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts #cultstories #CultNextDoor #Podcast #spiritualabuse #religioustrauma #truecrime #survivorstories
📣 Throwback to Ep.2: "If he can't control her, he will destroy her". New to the podcast? Listen on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts #cultnextdoor #podcast #truecrime #mystery #cult #highcontrolgroup #survivorstories #spiritualabuse #religioustrauma #realstories
🎧 GIVEAWAY ALERT! 🎧
We're excited to give away a pair of Apple AirPods Max to one of our amazing listeners! 🥳 Whether you're catching up on our latest episode or diving into a gripping story, these headphones are perfect for an immersive audio experience. 🎶
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Giveaway ends: September 28th @ 8pm CST. The winner will be announced on our story and contacted via DM. Good luck to everyone! 🍀
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