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John invites Garrett Richardson ti discuss his experience with Hobart Freemans's Faith Assembly cult. Garrett describes his early days with the group, exploring his initial fascination with literal biblical interpretations. It progresses to describe a much deeper involvement in the movement, assuming leadership roles such as being the song leader, all while observing strange and sometimes harmful behaviors around health practices, social rules, and the rejection of mainstream Christian denominations.
As the conversation continues, the discussion takes a darker turn, detailing the harmful consequences of the cult’s teachings, particularly surrounding medical treatment, faith, and the rejection of modern healthcare, resulting in preventable deaths. The guest reflects on the psychological manipulation, isolation, and indoctrination techniques, and how these led to a tragic separation from reality for many members. The story concludes with the guest’s eventual exit from the cult, the painful aftermath of leaving, and the long road to recovery, both personally and spiritually.
00:00 Introduction 00:31 Initial Experience with Faith Assembly 03:06 First Impressions and Literal Biblical Teachings 05:08 Embarrassment and Early Encounters with Cult Culture 08:01 Learning the Group’s Language and Culture 14:03 Journey to Faith Assembly’s Headquarters 17:00 Changes in Music and Teachings 24:01 Deaths and Teachings on Medical Treatment 30:32 Becoming the Song Leader 35:05 Discipline and Treatment of Children 41:00 Shocking Incidents and Realization of Deception 44:00 Beginning to Question the Faith Assembly Message 47:42 The Role of Pride and Condemnation 53:02 The Decision to Leave 56:07 Life After Leaving and the Long-Term Impact
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