River Donaghey grew up in a cult. Or at least that’s what some people called it. His parents called it a “personal-growth seminar group.” Its leader called it “one big happy family.” But there was a dark side to the world River grew up in. One he never heard about as a kid. In the 1970s and 80s, a self-help company called Lifespring took America by storm. Hundreds of thousands of people walked out of Lifespring as true believers, convinced that the seminars had the power to change the world. ...
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EP #5 Apocalyptic Cult and Poltergeist Household: The Ant Hill Kids' Nightmare and The Enfield Poltergeist's Legacy
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Innhold levert av J and Kai. Alt podcastinnhold, inkludert episoder, grafikk og podcastbeskrivelser, lastes opp og leveres direkte av J and Kai eller deres podcastplattformpartner. Hvis du tror at noen bruker det opphavsrettsbeskyttede verket ditt uten din tillatelse, kan du følge prosessen skissert her https://no.player.fm/legal.
In this episode we delve into the dark depths of human manipulation and the inexplicable forces of the paranormal.
First, we uncover the harrowing tale of the Ant Hill Kids, where charismatic cult leader Roch Thériault's twisted interpretation of spirituality led to one of the most shocking chapters in Canadian history. Witness how manipulation turned a quest for utopia into a living nightmare for its members.
First, we uncover the harrowing tale of the Ant Hill Kids, where charismatic cult leader Roch Thériault's twisted interpretation of spirituality led to one of the most shocking chapters in Canadian history. Witness how manipulation turned a quest for utopia into a living nightmare for its members.
Then, we shift to the unsettling disturbances of the Enfield Poltergeist in North London, where in 1977, a family was thrust into the spotlight by an unseen force. Through eyewitness accounts and expert analyses, explore the legacy of one of the most documented paranormal phenomena of the 20th century. Join us as we navigate the thin veil between belief and fear, shedding light on human vulnerability and the potent allure of the unexplained.
And for our listeners who crave the extraordinary, be sure to stick around for the bonus story at the end of the episode. We're diving into some of the most unusual and frankly bewildering interactions humans have had with whales through the years. These stories stretch the bounds of belief and showcase the strange, sometimes grotesque, yet fascinating ways in which human curiosity and nature's giants have collided. It's a glimpse into the oddities of history you won't want to miss.
And for our listeners who crave the extraordinary, be sure to stick around for the bonus story at the end of the episode. We're diving into some of the most unusual and frankly bewildering interactions humans have had with whales through the years. These stories stretch the bounds of belief and showcase the strange, sometimes grotesque, yet fascinating ways in which human curiosity and nature's giants have collided. It's a glimpse into the oddities of history you won't want to miss.
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Innhold levert av J and Kai. Alt podcastinnhold, inkludert episoder, grafikk og podcastbeskrivelser, lastes opp og leveres direkte av J and Kai eller deres podcastplattformpartner. Hvis du tror at noen bruker det opphavsrettsbeskyttede verket ditt uten din tillatelse, kan du følge prosessen skissert her https://no.player.fm/legal.
In this episode we delve into the dark depths of human manipulation and the inexplicable forces of the paranormal.
First, we uncover the harrowing tale of the Ant Hill Kids, where charismatic cult leader Roch Thériault's twisted interpretation of spirituality led to one of the most shocking chapters in Canadian history. Witness how manipulation turned a quest for utopia into a living nightmare for its members.
First, we uncover the harrowing tale of the Ant Hill Kids, where charismatic cult leader Roch Thériault's twisted interpretation of spirituality led to one of the most shocking chapters in Canadian history. Witness how manipulation turned a quest for utopia into a living nightmare for its members.
Then, we shift to the unsettling disturbances of the Enfield Poltergeist in North London, where in 1977, a family was thrust into the spotlight by an unseen force. Through eyewitness accounts and expert analyses, explore the legacy of one of the most documented paranormal phenomena of the 20th century. Join us as we navigate the thin veil between belief and fear, shedding light on human vulnerability and the potent allure of the unexplained.
And for our listeners who crave the extraordinary, be sure to stick around for the bonus story at the end of the episode. We're diving into some of the most unusual and frankly bewildering interactions humans have had with whales through the years. These stories stretch the bounds of belief and showcase the strange, sometimes grotesque, yet fascinating ways in which human curiosity and nature's giants have collided. It's a glimpse into the oddities of history you won't want to miss.
And for our listeners who crave the extraordinary, be sure to stick around for the bonus story at the end of the episode. We're diving into some of the most unusual and frankly bewildering interactions humans have had with whales through the years. These stories stretch the bounds of belief and showcase the strange, sometimes grotesque, yet fascinating ways in which human curiosity and nature's giants have collided. It's a glimpse into the oddities of history you won't want to miss.
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