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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.Copyright The Cult Next Door Biografías y Memorias Cristianismo Crímenes Reales Espiritualidad Ministerio y Evangelismo
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  • Ep.67: " He Always Wanted the Weird Stuff"

    Ep.67: " He Always Wanted the Weird Stuff"
    Oct 1 2025
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    Our guest, Mindy shares her experience growing up in a cult-like family led by her controlling pastor father. The family moved often due to financial struggles and her father’s various church roles. Mindy describes strict rules, harsh punishments, and emotional and physical abuse, alongside the influence of charismatic ministries and the chaotic "holy laughter" movement.

    She also discusses her struggles with depression, the complex role of her mother, and how she now fosters openness with her own children. This episode offers a powerful look at the impact of cult upbringing and the path to healing.

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  • Ep.66: "That’s How My Brain Was Wired"

    Ep.66: "That’s How My Brain Was Wired"
    Sep 24 2025
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    Liz and Mel share their journeys after leaving high-control churches. Mel finds initial comfort in a non-denominational church, marries, and starts a family, but later becomes involved in another controlling Acts 29 church and the quiverful movement, leading to raising eight children under strict patriarchal rules.

    Liz struggles with her identity outside the church, faces trauma, and endures two abusive marriages before ultimately stepping away from church life altogether. Both sisters reflect on the lasting impact of their upbringing, the challenges of healing, and the importance of self-grace and understanding.

    Their stories highlight how shared experiences can lead to vastly different paths and the ongoing process of reclaiming autonomy and trust in oneself.

    #cultleaderfathers #cultleaders #psychologyofcults #authoritarianleaders #highcontrolgroups #religiousabuse #spiritualabuse #familytrauma #generationaltrauma #powerandcontrol #cultsurvivorstories #escapingcults #mindcontrol #psychologicalmanipulation #narcissisticabuse #truecrimepodcast #cultawareness #lifeaftercults #toxicleadership #thecultnextdoor
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    52 m
  • Ep.65: "The Farm"

    Ep.65: "The Farm"
    Sep 17 2025
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    In this episode, Liz and Mel open up about their contrasting experiences growing up on a highly controlled religious farm. Mel shares the difficulties she faced, including being accused of inappropriate behavior and enduring harsh treatment from elders, while Liz reflects on being seen as the favored "golden child".

    They discuss the strict rules around music, social interactions, and the demanding work of building a tabernacle and managing farm life. The sisters reveal how these experiences strained their relationship and led to emotional challenges. They also talk about the family’s decision to leave the farm due to mistreatment, the resulting shunning by the community, and the struggle to adjust to life outside, including exploring churches they had been taught to avoid.

    Mel recounts her time living in Alaska, where she faced further isolation and accusations, ultimately leading to her early return home.

    #cultleaderfathers #cultleaders #psychologyofcults #authoritarianleaders #highcontrolgroups #religiousabuse #spiritualabuse #familytrauma #generationaltrauma #powerandcontrol #cultsurvivorstories #escapingcults #mindcontrol #psychologicalmanipulation #narcissisticabuse #truecrimepodcast #cultawareness #lifeaftercults #toxicleadership #thecultnextdoor
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    59 m
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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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