The Cult Next Door

By: The Cult Next Door
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  • Hosted by Mattie Lasiter and Ashleigh Teeter, siblings who were separated for more than 25 years due to the shadow of their shared past.

    Their father, a charismatic but enigmatic figure, led a cult that consumed the lives of its members, leaving their family torn apart and forbidden from contact.

    They have reunited to share their journey with you while unravelling the haunting tales of cults from around the world, shedding light on the warning signs that can help prevent others from falling into their grasp.
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Episodes
  • Ep.55: "Like an Inquisition"

    Ep.55: "Like an Inquisition"
    Mar 12 2025
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    In Part 1 of our conversation with Mandy Jones, we explore her family’s unique journey through various religious groups, including the Worldwide Church of God offshoots, Messianic movements, and eventually, a brief time in Crusade Church. Mandy shares how these experiences shaped her worldview and the challenges of navigating high-control religious environments.

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    #TrueCrimePodcast #CultSurvivor #ReligiousTrauma #ExposingCults #FaithDeconstruction #CultStories #SpiritualAbuse #ChurchAbuse #LifeAfterCult #BreakingFree #SurvivorStory #TrueStoryPodcast #PodcastRecommendations #HealingJourney #CultAwareness #ExposingTheTruth #CourageToLeave #ManipulationAndControl #ApplePodcasts #SpotifyPodcast
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    53 mins
  • Ep.54: "Heavy Petting & Getting Weird"

    Ep.54: "Heavy Petting & Getting Weird"
    Mar 5 2025
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    In Ep. 54: "Heavy Petting & Getting Weird," our final conversation with Naomi Wright, we explore the path Crusade Church was on and how it reflected the patterns she experienced growing up in her father’s cult. She shares her perspective on the warning signs of high-control groups, the recurring tactics of spiritual abuse, and the lasting effects on those trapped within them.

    Don’t miss this insightful discussion connecting past experiences to present dangers.

    Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok for updates, and support the podcast on Patreon or Buy Me a Coffee to help us continue sharing these important stories!
    #TrueCrimePodcast #CultSurvivor #ReligiousTrauma #ExposingCults #FaithDeconstruction #CultStories #SpiritualAbuse #ChurchAbuse #LifeAfterCult #BreakingFree #SurvivorStory #TrueStoryPodcast #PodcastRecommendations #HealingJourney #CultAwareness #ExposingTheTruth #CourageToLeave #ManipulationAndControl #ApplePodcasts #SpotifyPodcast
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    36 mins
  • Ep. 53: "We Have Your Father Here"

    Ep. 53: "We Have Your Father Here"
    Feb 26 2025
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    In Ep. 53: "We Have Your Father Here," Naomi Wright returns to share more of her journey, including the unexpected loss of her father—a moment that shattered the very teachings he had preached. After years of claiming he would never die, his passing set off a slow domino effect, unraveling long-held beliefs and exposing the cracks in his doctrine. Naomi reflects on this pivotal moment, the impact it had on her healing, and how she continues to help others break free from spiritual abuse.

    Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok for updates, and support the podcast on Patreon or Buy Me a Coffee to help us continue sharing these important stories! #TrueCrimePodcast #CultSurvivor #ReligiousTrauma #ExposingCults #FaithDeconstruction #CultStories #SpiritualAbuse #ChurchAbuse #LifeAfterCult #BreakingFree #SurvivorStory #TrueStoryPodcast #PodcastRecommendations #HealingJourney #CultAwareness #ExposingTheTruth #CourageToLeave #ManipulationAndControl #ApplePodcasts #SpotifyPodcast
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    1 hr and 21 mins

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The Gravity of a “Modern” Cult

Content: The prerogative of a man with narcissistic tendencies and a serious God Complex: salvation for the elect and multiple deaths for the worldly. Found this podcast while looking for new cult audiobooks. Usually I don’t listen to podcasts on audible, but I’m so glad I took the leap of faith. This is a raw and deeply personal account of the Lasiter family members as they try to expound on what life was like under their father’s regime of control, and life after their religious, social, and familial selves fall away from it. I look forward to future episodes with anxious excitement. A mixture of wanting to know more while being so disturbed by the reality that “Crusade Church” is a very real and active “Google-able” church.

Quality: the audio is fantastic quality. I listen to everything on 1.5x typically. But had to tone it down to 1.4x for the speed of the speakers. When the discussion gets to a particularly excited level, it may be necessary to slow it down in order to not miss anything.

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