
Hidden Cults
Hidden Cults is a documentary-style podcast that investigates the world's most extreme and secretive fringe groups. Each episode offers an in-depth look at a different cult, covering its origins, ideology, rise to power, and eventual collapse. The show aims to explain how ordinary people become drawn into extreme belief systems and what happens when those systems fail. With a focus on truth rather than sensationalism, it presents detailed timelines and gripping storytelling. New episodes are released weekly, and listener stories are welcomed with guaranteed anonymity.
Episodes

Ep.63 The Saints
In Toowoomba, Australia, a small Christian sect led by Brendan Stevens rejected medicine in favour of divine healing. In January 2022, those beliefs ended in tragedy when nine-year-old Elizabeth Struhs died after her insulin was withheld. This episode examines the rise of The Saints, life inside the group, Elizabeth's death, and the extraordinary trial that saw all fourteen adult members convicted

Ep.62 Lev Tahor
Founded in Israel in 1988, Lev Tahor presented itself as a return to pure Judaism under the leadership of Rabbi Shlomo Helbrans. Over the following decades, the group crossed continents, relocating from Israel to the United States, Canada, Guatemala and beyond as legal pressure and child welfare investigations followed. Members described a world of extreme isolation, rigid religious rules, arrange

Ep.61 The Superior Universal Alignment
The Superior Universal Alignment began in Brazil in 1981 as a small UFO-inspired religious movement led by the self-proclaimed prophet Valentina de Andrade. Promising spiritual enlightenment, extraterrestrial salvation, and escape from an approaching apocalypse, the group rejected traditional Christianity and embraced increasingly extreme beliefs that isolated its followers from the outside world.

Ep.60 Colonia Dignidad
Colonia Dignidad began as a secluded German religious settlement in rural Chile, promising faith, hard work, and a better future. Behind its fences, however, Paul Schäfer built one of the most abusive cults of the twentieth century. Families were separated, children were systematically abused, members endured forced labor and psychological control, and the colony became a fortress ruled through fe

Ep.59 The Sullivanians
The Sullivan Institute began in New York during the 1950s as an unconventional psychotherapy movement that promised personal liberation, emotional growth, and freedom from traditional social constraints. Under the leadership of Saul Newton and Jane Pearce, it attracted artists, intellectuals, therapists, and idealistic young people searching for a new way of life. Over time, however, the movement

Ep.58 The Sarah Lawrence Sex Cult
In 2010, a recently released ex-convict named Larry Ray moved into his daughter’s dormitory at Sarah Lawrence College. What began as friendly dinners, life advice, and mentorship slowly evolved into one of the most shocking cult cases in modern American history. Over the next decade, Ray manipulated a group of students through psychological coercion, isolation, humiliation, forced confessions, fin

Ep.57 3HO The Healthy, Happy, Holy Organization
Tonight on Hidden Cults, we explore 3HO, the Healthy, Happy, Holy Organization, the spiritual movement founded in 1969 by Yogi Bhajan. What began as a counterculture yoga movement promising a path to be healthy, happy, and holy grew into a worldwide network of ashrams, businesses, schools, and spiritual communities centered around Kundalini Yoga and Sikh-inspired practices. For many followers, 3HO

Ep.56 Japa Meditation Ireland
Tonight on Hidden Cults, we examine Japa Meditation Ireland and the rise of Irish spiritual teacher Dennis Curran. What began as meditation groups built around mantra practice, healing, and personal growth expanded into a nationwide movement attracting hundreds, and possibly thousands, of followers. Supporters described life-changing spiritual experiences and a strong sense of community. Former me

Ep.55 Desteni
Tonight on Hidden Cults, we explore Desteni, the bizarre internet-era movement founded by Bernard Poolman in South Africa. Blending channeling, reptilian conspiracies, self-forgiveness rituals, and extreme mind-control ideology, Desteni attracted followers searching for truth, transformation, and freedom from the “programmed mind.” But behind the online videos and spiritual promises, former member

Ep.54 Nation of Yahweh
The Nation of Yahweh began in Miami in the late 1970s under the leadership of Yahweh ben Yahweh, born Hulon Mitchell Jr., who preached that Black Americans were the true Israelites of the Bible and that he was the chosen son of God sent to lead them. What started as a movement focused on identity, discipline, and community rebuilding grew into a tightly controlled organization built around fear, o

Ep.53 Aggressive Christianity Missionary Training Corps
The Aggressive Christianity Missionary Training Corps began as a small communal group led by James Green and Deborah Green, who moved from counterculture living into a rigid, militant form of religious control. What followed was the creation of a closed compound in New Mexico, where daily life was dictated by rank, obedience, and a belief system built around spiritual warfare. This episode follows

Ep.52 Gloriavale Christian Community
Gloriavale is a remote Christian community in New Zealand, built on strict belief, total commitment, and a system that controls daily life from work to family structure. Founded by Neville Cooper, it grew into a self-contained society where obedience, isolation, and shared labour became the foundation of everything. Behind that structure, former members describe abuse, exploitation, and a system t

Ep.51 Hare Krishna Movement (ISKCON)
The Hare Krishna movement, also known as ISKCON, began with one man arriving in New York with a message rooted in devotion to Krishna. A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada built a global following through chanting, strict discipline, and communal living that drew in those searching for purpose during the counterculture era. As the movement expanded, it developed a defined way of life built around

Ep.50 Alamo Christian Foundation
The Alamo Christian Foundation started in Hollywood in the late 1960s, offering faith, purpose, and community to those searching for direction. Over time, it became something far more controlled, built around the authority of Tony Alamo and a system that demanded complete obedience. Behind the image of salvation, former members describe isolation, strict control, and abuse that escalated over deca

Ep.49 Remnant Fellowship
Tonight’s episode explores the rise, transformation, and ongoing controversy surrounding the Remnant Fellowship. What began in the 1980s as a faith-based weight loss program called the Weigh Down Workshop would evolve into a global religious movement built on obedience, discipline, and the belief that putting God first could transform every aspect of life. At the center of it all was Gwen Shamblin

Ep.48 House of Prayer Cult (Achill Island)
In this episode, we travel to Achill Island off the west coast of Ireland to examine the controversial religious movement known as the House of Prayer. Founded by Christina Gallagher, a woman who claimed to receive messages and visions from the Virgin Mary, the movement grew from small prayer meetings in the 1980s into an international following with pilgrims traveling from around the world. Follo

Ep.47 Universe People
In this episode we travel to the Czech Republic to explore one of the strangest UFO cults to emerge in modern Europe. Known as the Universe People, or the Cosmic People of Light Powers, the movement began in the 1990s when a man named Ivo A. Benda claimed he was in telepathic contact with extraterrestrial beings from distant star systems who were guiding humanity toward a spiritual transformation.

Ep.46 University of Cosmic Intelligence
This episode of Hidden Cults explores the University of Cosmic Intelligence, an online movement led by Rashad Jamal that grew rapidly through social media and conspiracy-driven spiritual teachings. Followers were told they were cosmic beings living in a false reality and were encouraged to separate from society and join a new spiritual mission. As the movement grew, it became linked to crimes, dis

Ep.45 Church Universal and Triumphant
In this episode of Hidden Cults, we explore the rise, expansion, and controversy surrounding the Church Universal and Triumphant. Founded on the teachings of Mark L. Prophet and later led by Elizabeth Clare Prophet, the movement grew from a small spiritual organization known as The Summit Lighthouse into one of the most prominent Ascended Master movements in modern American religious history.Part

Ep.44 Fiat Lux (Uriella)
In this episode of Hidden Cults, we examine the rise and fall of Fiat Lux, a small but controversial European religious movement led by the self proclaimed prophet Uriella. Born Erika Bertschinger in Switzerland, Uriella claimed that a horse riding accident awakened psychic abilities that allowed her to receive messages directly from Jesus, the Virgin Mary, and other divine beings. What began as p

Ep.43 The Source Family (Father Yod)
In this episode of Hidden Cults, we examine the rise and fall of The Source Family, the Los Angeles commune led by Jim Baker, who renamed himself Father Yod and later Ya Ho Wha. What began in 1969 as a successful health food restaurant on the Sunset Strip evolved into a tightly structured spiritual movement built on discipline, devotion, and absolute loyalty to its earthly spiritual father. We fol

Ep.42 The Bergholz Community (Samuel Mullet)
In this episode, we examine the rise and unraveling of the Bergholz Community, a breakaway Amish settlement in Ohio led by Samuel Mullet Sr. What began in 1995 as an attempt to form a stricter religious district gradually drew national attention after a series of beard-cutting attacks shocked both Amish society and the wider public. We follow the timeline from Mullet’s early leadership and dispute

Ep.41 Fountain of the World
In this episode of Hidden Cults, we examine the rise and violent collapse of the Fountain of the World, a California-based religious movement founded in the late 1940s by Krishna Venta, born Francis Herman Pencovic. Set in Box Canyonin in Southern California, the group presented itself publicly as a humanitarian, communal sect devoted to Wisdom, Knowledge, Faith, and Love, while privately centerin

Ep.40 EDUCO (Tony Quinn)
Tony Quinn built his reputation as a self help figure promoting discipline, personal responsibility, and inner change. Through EDUCO, those ideas were developed into a structured system presented as personal development rather than belief. This episode examines Tony Quinn and the organisation most closely associated with his teachings. Focusing on reported activity in Ireland and Italy, this episo

Ep.39 Love Has Won
Love Has Won began as an online New Age spiritual movement centered on healing, ascension, and cosmic purpose. Led by Amy Carlson, who called herself “Mother God,” the group promised enlightenment, salvation, and liberation from a corrupt world. What followers found instead was isolation, psychological control, and a slow descent into delusion. As Carlson’s authority grew, belief hardened into obe

Ep.38 New Light of God
In January 2020, police in rural Panama uncovered one of the most disturbing cult crimes in recent Latin American history. Hidden deep in the Ngäbe-Buglé region, members of a small Pentecostal sect calling itself New Light of God were found to have tortured and murdered seven people, including children and a pregnant woman, in what they believed were acts of purification and exorcism.Part 1 – The

Ep.37 Odaeyang (Five Oceans) Cult
In 1987, South Korea was shaken by the discovery of 32 bodies inside an industrial factory in Seoul. Among the dead were the leader of the apocalyptic movement known as Odaeyang and several members of her inner circle, including children. What first appeared to be an isolated tragedy quickly revealed the final collapse of a tightly controlled religious group built around end times belief, economic

Ep.36 The Family (Australia)
For decades, The Family operated in quiet isolation in Victoria, Australia, presenting itself as a spiritual community built on mysticism, discipline, and devotion. Led by Anne Hamilton-Byrne, the group drew in educated professionals and vulnerable seekers, all while hiding a disturbing reality behind closed doors. At the center of the cult were children, many were adopted through falsified docume

Ep.35 The Twelve Tribes (Messianic Communities)
In this episode of Hidden Cults, we examine The Twelve Tribes, also known as the Messianic Communities. What presents itself as a peaceful, biblical way of life centered on family, shared work, and spiritual purity has, for decades, drawn serious concern from former members, child welfare agencies, and investigators across multiple countries. The story spans from the group’s beginnings in the 1970

Ep.34 The School of Prophets
The School of Prophets formed inside a fringe offshoot of Mormon fundamentalism, where a small circle of men claimed divine authority and the right to receive revelation. At the center were brothers Ron and Dan Lafferty, whose apocalyptic beliefs grew darker and more rigid as they withdrew from outside influence. What began as a pursuit of purity soon twisted into a violent ideology. In 1984, the

Ep.33 The House of Yahweh
This chapter follows the unusual world built by Yisrayl Hawkins in Abilene, Texas, a place where strict prophecy, end-time anxieties, and absolute obedience shaped everyday life. The House of Yahweh presented itself as the only path to truth, but former members describe a community where personal choices, relationships, and even thoughts were pulled into the orbit of one man’s revelations. We trac

Ep.32 The Love Family
This episode examines the rise and transformation of the Love Family, a commune founded in the late 1960s by a charismatic figure who called himself Love Israel. What began as a small Seattle counterculture group grew into a large spiritual community that blended Christianity, communal living, strict hierarchy, and a belief in personal purification. Members surrendered their possessions, took new

Listener Stories: Terrence’s Life in The Way
In this powerful survivor story, sent in by Terrence, we hear his firsthand account of life inside The Way International, a group that began as a Bible study movement and grew into one of America’s most controversial religious organizations. Born into the group as a third-generation member, Terrence recounts life within the fellowship, its strict control over members, and its denial of key Christi

Ep.31 The Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN)
Founded by Nigerian preacher T. B. Joshua, the Synagogue Church of All Nations rose from humble beginnings in Lagos to become one of the most powerful and controversial megachurches in Africa. Millions tuned in to his televised healings and prophecies, believing they were witnessing divine intervention. But behind the spectacle were troubling questions about manipulation, secrecy, and control. Thi

Ep.30 The Black Hammer Organization
In this episode of Hidden Cults, we explore The Black Hammer Organization, a radical political movement that promised liberation for the oppressed but spiralled into paranoia, violence, and control. Founded by a young activist with a gift for rhetoric and a thirst for revolution, the group drew in disillusioned followers with talk of anti-colonial struggle and communal living. What began as an onl

Ep.29 Order of Nine Angles (O9A)
In this chilling episode of Hidden Cults, we descend into the dark underworld of the Order of Nine Angles (O9A), a shadowy occult network that blends Satanism, neo-Nazism, and paramilitary ideology into one of the most dangerous and elusive movements of the past fifty years. From its roots in the 1970s Britain under the enigmatic figure David Myatt to its global spread across online extremist circ

Ep.28 Angel’s Landing
In a quiet Kansas compound called Angel’s Landing, self-proclaimed prophet Lou Castro promised salvation, wealth, and eternal life. His followers believed he was an angel in human form, until a suspicious death exposed a hidden world of manipulation, insurance fraud, and abuse. This episode unravels how Castro built a kingdom of control through fear, charisma, and the illusion of divine power, and

Ep.27 Dhammakaya Temple
Founded in 1970 on the outskirts of Bangkok, Wat Phra Dhammakaya grew from a modest meditation center into one of the most powerful and controversial Buddhist temples in the world. Built on teachings of inner light, wealth, and merit, the temple attracted millions of followers and billions in donations. But behind the golden domes and vast gatherings lay allegations of corruption, political influe

Ep.26 The Shakahola Forest Cult
In 2023, the world was horrified by the discovery of mass graves in Shakahola Forest, Kenya. Behind the tragedy was Paul Mackenzie, a self-proclaimed pastor who led his followers into the wilderness with promises of salvation through starvation. As families sold their possessions and withdrew from society, Mackenzie preached that death by fasting would deliver them to heaven. In this episode of Hi

Ep.25 The Covenant, the Sword, and the Arm of the Lord (CSA)
In the 1970s, deep in the Ozark hills of Arkansas, preacher James Ellison built a compound that fused apocalyptic Christianity with white supremacist ideology. His group, known as the CSA, trained with weapons, preached about the end of days, and forged ties with other extremist networks like the Aryan Nations. Families lived under strict authoritarian rule while stockpiles of arms and survivalist

Ep.24 The Chicago Rippers
In the early 1980s, Chicago was gripped by fear as women vanished and bodies were discovered mutilated in ways that suggested ritualistic violence. At the center of the storm was Robin Gecht and his “Ripper Crew,” consisting of Edward Spreitzer and brothers Andrew and Thomas Kokoraleis, who carried out a series of brutal abductions and murders. Gecht, a former associate of serial killer John Wayne

Ep.23 The Great Eleven
In the 1920s, Los Angeles became home to a little-known but extraordinary cult led by May Otis Blackburn and her daughter Ruth. Claiming to receive visions from eleven angels, May declared herself the keeper of hidden scriptures that promised untold wealth and the coming of a new divine kingdom. Followers were drawn in with promises of prosperity and power, only to face bizarre rituals, fraudulent

Ep.22 The Brethren (The Road Ministry)
Founded in 1971 by Jimmie T. Roberts, The Brethren, also called The Road Ministry or the “Garbage Eaters”, became one of the most secretive cult movements in America. Roberts demanded that followers abandon their families, possessions, and even their identities to live as nomads, scavenging for food and sleeping in fields while preaching an apocalyptic gospel. For decades, the group drifted across

Ep.21 The Way International
Founded in 1942 by Victor Paul Wierwille, The Way International began as a small evangelical ministry in Ohio and quickly grew into a worldwide movement. With its bold claim to offer the “keys” to understanding the Bible, The Way promised its followers spiritual power, absolute truth, and a tightly structured path to salvation. But behind the promises of enlightenment and fellowship lay a system b

Ep.20 Ant Hill Kids
In the remote wilderness of Quebec during the late 1970s, a small group of seekers followed a man who promised salvation. His name was Roch Thériault, a self-proclaimed prophet who mixed apocalyptic preaching with strict communal living. To his followers, he was a spiritual leader offering protection from the end of the world. To the outside world, he would become known as the mastermind behind on

Ep.19 Movement for the Restoration of the Ten Commandments of God
In the lush hills of Uganda during the 1980s and 90s, a new religious group claimed to offer clarity in a time of social and political upheaval. Calling themselves The Movement for the Restoration of the Ten Commandments of God, the leaders preached a return to strict biblical law and obedience to visions of the Virgin Mary. At its heart were promises of purity, repentance, and survival of the com

Ep.18 Synanon
It began in 1958 as a radical experiment in recovery: a storefront in Santa Monica, a handful of addicts, and a tough-talking ex-alcoholic named Charles Dederich. What started as a lifeline for people desperate to break free from addiction soon grew into a powerful movement with thousands of members, sprawling compounds, and its own strict rules of life. Synanon promised transformation through bru

Ep.17 The Unification Church (The Moonies)
In this episode of Hidden Cults, we turn our attention to the Unification Church, more commonly known as “The Moonies.” Founded in Korea in the 1950s by Sun Myung Moon, the group grew into a global movement that promised spiritual salvation through “True Parents” but became infamous for its mass weddings, rigid hierarchy, and intense demands on followers. We explore Moon’s rise from post-war Korea

Ep.16 Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
The Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, or FLDS, is one of the most secretive and controversial offshoots of Mormonism. Built on the practice of polygamy long after the mainstream church abandoned it, the FLDS created isolated communities where obedience to leaders was absolute and individuality was erased. Under the rule of Warren Jeffs, the group became synonymous with fo

Ep.15 The 7M TikTok Cult
What looks like a dance collective on TikTok is, according to former members and family, something much darker. Behind the viral choreography and millions of views lies 7M Films, a management company run by Robert Shinn, a self-proclaimed pastor with a long history of spiritual control. Dancers who signed with 7M found their lives increasingly directed not just on stage, but in every personal deci

Ep.14 The Process Church of the Final Judgment
In the 1960s, a strange and secretive movement emerged from the fringes of Scientology and began preaching an apocalyptic message unlike anything the world had heard before. The Process Church of the Final Judgment mixed elements of Christianity, Satanism, and occult mysticism, attracting celebrities, counterculture wanderers, and eventually the attention of law enforcement. In this episode of Hid

Ep.13 The Narcosatanists (The Matamoros Cult)
In 1989, a quiet ranch outside Matamoros, Mexico, revealed a nightmare. Police unearthed ritual altars, human remains, and evidence of a cult led by Adolfo Constanzo, a man who fused drug trafficking, black magic, and murder into a single reign of terror. Known to the world as the "Narcosatanists," (The Matamoros Cult) his followers believed blood and fear could grant them power and protection.Thi

Ep.12 NXIVM
NXIVM promised empowerment. What it delivered was control, abuse, and branding. In this episode of Hidden Cults, we explore how a self-improvement group led by Keith Raniere transformed into a secretive hierarchy of manipulation, complete with master-slave dynamics, celebrity recruiters, and a cult of personality at its core. From motivational seminars to federal courtrooms, this is the story of h

Ep.11 The Rajneesh movement
They came to rural Oregon dressed in shades of orange and red, following a spiritual guru who rarely spoke and a powerful woman who did all the talking. What began as an ambitious attempt to build a utopian community quickly turned into one of the most controversial religious experiments in American history. In this episode, we trace the rise of the Rajneesh movement, from its roots in India to th

Ep.10 The Family International
Once known as the Children of God, The Family International began as a 1960s counterculture movement promising love, freedom, and a new way of life. But behind the music and missionary work was a dark legacy of manipulation, control, and widespread abuse. In this episode, we trace the rise of The Family from its hippie-era beginnings to its global spread, and examine how its teachings shattered li

Ep.9 The Raëlian Movement
A French racecar driver walks into a volcano and comes out a prophet. That’s how the story begins. What follows is one of the most unusual and controversial new religions of the modern era. In this episode, we explore the rise of the Raëlian Movement, a UFO-based faith that claims humanity was created by extraterrestrials known as the Elohim. Guided by their messenger Raël, followers embrace a fut

Ep.8 The Nuwaubian Nation
It started in Brooklyn as a small religious group focused on Black identity and spiritual truth. Over time, it grew into something stranger. The Nuwaubian Nation built pyramids in Georgia, talked about UFOs and lost civilizations, and claimed their leader, Dwight York, was more than just a man. He called himself a prophet, a savior, even an alien messenger. But behind all the symbols, costumes, an

Ep.7 The Manson Family
In the heat and haze of the 1960s, Charles Manson didn’t look like a cult leader. He looked like a drifter with a guitar and some big ideas. But behind the music and the talk of love was something darker. Something that would end in blood. In this episode of Hidden Cults, we follow the story of the Manson Family from its earliest days on the fringes of the counterculture to the horrific murders th

Ep.6 The Peoples Temple
Long before the tragedy in the jungle, The Peoples Temple looked like something good. Jim Jones preached equality. He fed the poor, welcomed the outcast, and promised a better world. But behind the sermons was a darker reality. In this episode of Hidden Cults, we follow the full rise and collapse of The Peoples Temple. From small-town Indiana to the remote settlement of Jonestown, this is the stor

Ep.5 The Order of the Solar Temple
It began as a secret society chasing spiritual enlightenment, and ended in ritual murder and mass death. In this episode of Hidden Cults, we uncover the chilling rise and fall of The Order of the Solar Temple. Founded in Europe in the late 1980s, this apocalyptic group blended New Age mysticism, Templar mythology, and conspiracy to justify its descent into control, paranoia, and fatal prophecy. Fr

Ep.4 Heaven’s Gate
In this episode of Hidden Cults, we dive deep into the haunting story of Heaven’s Gate, the first digital-age cult to orchestrate a mass suicide in the name of transcendence. Led by Marshall Applewhite and Bonnie Nettles, the group blended UFO mythology, New Age beliefs, and extreme spiritual discipline into a tightly controlled system that convinced 39 people to willingly "exit their vehicles" an

Ep.3 Aum Shinrikyo
In this harrowing episode of Hidden Cults, we dive into the chilling rise and catastrophic fall of Aum Shinrikyo, a doomsday cult that began as a fringe yoga group in Japan and evolved into a domestic terrorist organization with apocalyptic ambitions. Led by the self-proclaimed messiah Shoko Asahara, Aum's journey from spiritual seekers to the perpetrators of the 1995 Tokyo subway sarin gas attack

Ep.2 The Branch Davidians
What began as a fringe religious movement ended in a fiery siege that shocked the world. This episode of Hidden Cults explores the rise of the Branch Davidians, the power of David Koresh, and the deadly 51-day standoff in Waco, Texas. A story of prophecy, control, and the moment faith turned to fire.Part 1 – Roots of Rebellion: From Prophecy to Power (1929–1981)Part 2 – The Making of David Koresh:

Ep.1 Scientology
It began with a science fiction writer and a self-help book. Today, it's a billion-dollar religious empire with tax-exempt status, celebrity ambassadors, secret doctrines, and a reputation built on fear and control. In this episode of Hidden Cults, we dive deep into the world of Scientology, from the early writings of L. Ron Hubbard to the rise of David Miscavige, from the promise of spiritual fre

Introduction to Hidden Cults
From silent compounds to subway attacks, from charismatic prophets to catastrophic ends, Hidden Cults is a documentary-style podcast that digs deep into the world's most extreme, elusive, and explosive fringe groups. Each episode unpacks a different cult with investigative depth, emotional clarity, and gripping storytelling. You'll hear the full timeline: from the origins and ideology, to the rise
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