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Why This Incestuous Polygamous Cult Turns Families Into Enemies (ft. Amanda Rae Grant)

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Children in The Order, an incestuous polygamous break-off of the LDS church are tormented in every way possible for “the kingdom of God upon the Earth”. When they get the strength and courage to escape, they are met with total and complete exile. What no o...

Highlights

In this episode, we delve into the harrowing experiences of Amanda Rae Grant, who escaped The Order, an offshoot of the LDS church, at 17. We explore the severe punishments inflicted on mothers when their children leave, the emotional toll of family disconnection, and the pivotal realizations that lead survivors to break free. The conversation also touches on the broader implications of high-control groups and the costs of leaving.
05:03
Mothers are punished when their children leave.
19:31
He only texted to prevent me from saying he hadn't reached out.
26:48
The religion was made up, and God wouldn't hate his daughters.
49:10
Blanket labels are less useful than recognizing manipulation and harm.

Chapters

The Punishment of Mothers: Amanda's Escape and Its Aftermath
00:00
Family Ties and Broken Bonds: Navigating Disconnect in The Order
14:47
Moment of Clarity: Realizations That Lead to Leaving
24:30
Beyond the Cult: Costs, Community, and Moving Forward
35:48

Transcript

Shelise Ann Sola: Hey everybody, welcome back to Cults to Consciousness. My name is Shelise Ann Sola and I'm here with the one and only Amanda Rae Grant. She's living in our house again, so obviously we're taking advantage of talking about all the things w...