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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  • Patreon Exclusive: "This is how was going to fix my life."

    Patreon Exclusive: "This is how was going to fix my life."
    Sep 11 2024
    Teaser for a Patreon exclusive episode available at patreon.com/thecultnextdoorpodcast

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    3 mins
  • Ep.44: Survivors

    Ep.44: Survivors
    Sep 4 2024
    In the Season 2 finale of The Cult Next Door Podcast, titled "Survivors," Ashleigh and Mattie take a moment to reflect on the impact of their podcast. They read heartfelt letters and reviews from listeners who share how the stories and discussions have affected their lives. This episode serves as a powerful reminder of the podcast's mission and the community it has built, bringing Season 2 to a meaningful close.

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    54 mins
  • Ep.43: "Guardians of Purity"

    Ep.43: "Guardians of Purity"
    Aug 28 2024
    In Episode 43 of The Cult Next Door Podcast, titled "Guardians of Purity," Jessica Lasiter concludes her story for Season 2. She recounts her difficult exit from Crusade Church, her return after 5.5 years, and the alarming red flags she began to notice. Jessica describes the troubling new dynamics between the Pastor and certain members, which only grew more intense as "The Love Move" took hold. This episode offers a powerful reflection on Jessica's journey and the unsettling changes within the church that led to her final departure.

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    1 hr and 17 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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