Decoding Cults
A podcast for people like me who have a fascination with cults, their leaders and their inner workings. Features well know cults, lesser known cults, groups with cult like tendencies and cults in South Africa.
21. Kwasizabantu Mission Part 4
In this episode we will be delving into a few more of the practices at the mission and see what happens to those who leave. Emotional Assistance: Lifeline – 0861 322 322 South African Depression & Anxiety Group (SADAG) – 0800 12 13 14 Opencounseling.com/hotlines-za 116 to reach Childline or…
20. KWASIZABANTU MISSION PART 3
In this episode we are going to delve into some more of the beliefs and practices within the mission and some of the shocking allegations that have come to light. Emotional Assistance: Lifeline – 0861 322 322 South African Depression & Anxiety Group (SADAG) – 0800 12 13 14 Opencounseling.com/hotlines-za…
19. Kwasizabantu Part 2
Now that we have had a look at the history of the mission, in this week's episode, we will delve a little into the hierarchy at the mission, then we will unpack some of the practices with a focus on family and children. Emotional Assistance: Lifeline – 0861 322 322…
18. Kwasizabantu Mission Part 1
Nestled in The Valley of a Thousand Hills in Kwa-Zulu Natal is a mission called KwaSizabantu. In isiZulu this means the place where people are helped. This week we will look at the political and cultural climate that helped this mission thrive. Emotional Assistance: Lifeline – 0861 322 322 South…
17. The Branch Davidians Part 6
Shots ring out, a frantic phone call is made to the local sheriff's office and then the standoff begins. In this the final episode of this particular group, we will be looking at the tragic loss of life and the end of David and his closest followers. Emotional Assistance: Lifeline…
16. The Branch Davidians Part 5
In our penultimate episode on this group, we look at the internal and external events that would lead up to the ultimate and tragic end of David and his followers. Emotional Assistance: Lifeline – 0861 322 322 South African Depression & Anxiety Group (SADAG) – 0800 12 13 14 Opencounseling.com/hotlines-za…
15. The Branch Davidians Part 4
In this episode we will unpack the daily life of Vernon Howell’s followers now that they had regained ownership of the compound and how Vernon’s teachings became more and more cult-like. Emotional Assistance Lifeline – 0861 322 322 South African Depression & Anxiety Group (SADAG) – 0800 12 13 14…
14. The Branch Davidians Part 3
In this episode, we will look at the showdown between George Roden and Vernon Howell, who won, and what happened next. Emotional Assistance: Lifeline – 0861 322 322 South African Depression & Anxiety Group (SADAG) – 0800 12 13 14 Opencounseling.com/hotlines-za 116 to reach Childline or go to their website…
13. The Branch Davidians Part 2
In this episode, we will look at the two factions that sprung from the Branch Davidians and how they collided. We will also look at the life of a young man named Vernon Howell and how he rose up the ranks and gained the trust of the followers. Emotional Assistance:…
12. The Branch Davidians Part 1
In this episode we will focus on a branch that split off from the Seventh-Day Adventists, the Davidian Seventh Day Adventists also known as the Shepard’s Rod Seventh Day Adventists or The Rod. And how they became the Branch Davidians. I am going to cover this group over quite a…
11. Millerism and Seventh-Day Adventists
In two of our previous episodes, I had referred to the Waco standoff and I wanted to tell you that story, but the more I researched the further back I had to go to understand how they ended up where they did. Thus, I ended up right at the beginning…
10. Interview with Luke Lamprecht
Today’s episode will be a bit different from the ones before as I had the privilege to interview Luke Lamprecht. Luke is an amazing activist for women, men and children who have suffered from all types of abuse. He has qualifications in mental health, diet and nutrition, health and fitness…
9. Buddhafield Part 2
At this point in time the Buddhafield group is still pretty benign, but then they go on the run and grave secrets come to light. Emotional Assistance: Lifeline – 0861 322 322 South African Depression & Anxiety Group (SADAG) – 0800 12 13 14 Opencounseling.com/hotlines-za Contact: decodingcults@gmail.com bydesigncraftssa@gmail.com
8. Buddhafield Part 1
In the 1960’s the golden age of Hollywood’s studio system was declining with the dominance of Television. A young Venezuelan man with stars in his eyes moves to America to fulfil his dreams of fame. When he doesn’t make it big on the ballet stage or on the big screen,…
7. The Movement for the Restoration of the 10 Commandments of God Part 2
In this episode, we will be focusing on the growth of the cult, the beliefs and daily lives of the followers within the movement, we will also see how it came to an end and the aftermath. Emotional Assistance: Lifeline – 0861 322 322 South African Depression & Anxiety Group…
6. Movement for the Restoration of the Ten Commandments of God Part 1
In 1960 Paul Kashaku, a farmer with a small farmstead in the hill country, claimed that he had a vision. In this vision, his deceased daughter Evangelista had appeared to him and foretold that he would be visited by “apparitions from heaven”. This came to fruition in 1988 when he…
5. John Frum and Prince Phillip Movements
1750km east of northern Australia, in the South Pacific Ocean lies the Republic of Vanuatu. This republic is made up of 83 islands created by volcanic residue of which 65 are populated. This nation has been voted the happiest place in a world a few times. Emotional assistance: Lifeline –…
4. Heaven's Gate Part 2
In this episode we will look at the way in which Heaven’s Gate grew and developed its beliefs within the changing times, how it ultimately ended for the away team and how that impacted those who were left behind. Emotional Assistance: Lifeline – 0861 322 322 South African Depression &…
3. Heavens Gate Part 1
The son of a Presbyterian minister with multiple degrees, seeking something more in life. A compassionate nurse with four children and a passion for astrology, Theosophy and the occult looking for a kindred spirit. Their paths cross, they become deeply intertwined and from there a new movement is born. Emotional…
2. Seven Angels Ministry Part 2
In this episode we will look at the birth, rise and the ultimate fall of the Seven Angels Ministry. Numbers for emotional assistance: Lifeline – 0861 322 322 South African Depression & Anxiety Group (SADAG) – 0800 12 13 14 Opencounseling.com/hotlines-za email: decodingcults@gmail.com