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The Mormon Church Sent Me to One of the Most Dangerous Places on Earth

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The Mormon Church Sent Me to One of the Most Dangerous Places on Earth

Cults to Consciousness

Jul 08

The Mormon Church Sent Me to One of the Most Dangerous Places on Earth

The Mormon Church Sent Me to One of the Most Dangerous Places on Earth

Cults to Consciousness

Cults to Consciousness

Jul 08

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Raised in a deeply devout Mormon family in Idaho, Kyson Dana was taught from childhood that serving a mission was not a choice but a sacred duty and a defining milestone of a faithful life. When he was called to serve in southwest Russia, he believed he ha...

Highlights

In this episode, Kyson Dana shares his harrowing experience as a Mormon missionary in southwest Russia, revealing the stark contrast between his devout upbringing and the dangerous reality he faced. From witnessing violence to enduring psychological manipulation, Kyson's story exposes the high-control nature of missions and the profound impact on his mental health, ultimately leading to his deconstruction and healing.

10:01

Assigning higher meaning to trauma can be a red flag.

27:21

I witnessed a fatal stabbing in a pedestrian tunnel.

48:18

I told him to accept death for the celestial kingdom.

55:34

Leaving is technically possible but psychologically impossible.

1:07:00

I later recognized them as PTSD symptoms from my high-demand mission experience.

1:25:19

Leaving high-control groups allows for a fuller, more authentic human experience.

Chapters

A Devout Upbringing and the Call to Russia

00:00

First Encounters with Danger and Disillusionment

15:26

Facing Violence and the Church's Negligence

29:21

Psychological Control and Suppressed Grief

50:50

Mental Health Crisis and the Struggle to Return

1:02:33

Deconstructing Faith and Rebuilding a New Life

1:09:08

Transcript

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