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Finding James Baldwin: The Magpie Years. (Podcast Hosted by Aldo B. Martin & Dr. Frank Leon Roberts)EpilogueIn the final episode, Professor Roberts and Aldo discuss their thoughts and discoveries in holding space for this subject matter. The duo also attempt to explain why James Baldwin was, is, and will always be important. Episode ReferencesThe Welcome TableHerman "Bill" PorterSchomburg Center for Research in Black CultureThe James Baldwin PapersFerncliff Cemetery AssociationFurther Reading:Books by James BaldwinThe Furious Passage of James Baldwin by Fern M. EckmanJames Baldwin: A Biography by David LeemingTalking At The Gates: by Jam...
2023-11-1531 minFinding James Baldwin: The Magpie Years. (Podcast Hosted by Aldo B. Martin & Dr. Frank Leon Roberts)Chapter 17 - Rendezvous with LifeThis episode discusses an interview that teenage Baldwin conducted in the Magpie. Also discussed, is James Baldwin's student/teacher relationship with Harlem Renaissance poet, Countee Cullen. Elena from 3B joins Aldo as a special guest host for this episode (don't worry - Professor. Roberts will be back next week!). Elena and Aldo discuss how the Harlem Renaissance, and the Civil Rights Movement are directly linked to Clinton High School and James Baldwin. "Rendezvous with Life" (the interview) is read by Emmanuel and Harrison "Rendezvous with Life" (the poem) is read by HarrisonEpisode References:Co...
2023-11-0842 minFinding James Baldwin: The Magpie Years. (Podcast Hosted by Aldo B. Martin & Dr. Frank Leon Roberts)Chapter 16 - Judgment DayIn this poem, titled "Judgment Day" young James Baldwin again experiments with the usage of African American Vernacular English. Professor Roberts argues that this poem is the most defiant of Baldwin's Magpie work. This episode then takes a look at one of James Baldwin's high school teachers, Abe Meeropol (Abel Meerpolsky). Aldo and Professor Roberts examine Abe Meeropol's contributions to the Magpie, to young Baldwin, and to the world."Judgment Day" is read by Tina E."The Dreamer" is read by EmmanuelEpisode References:Abe MeeropolStrange FruitBlues for Mr. Charlie
2023-11-0123 minFinding James Baldwin: The Magpie Years. (Podcast Hosted by Aldo B. Martin & Dr. Frank Leon Roberts)Chapter 15 - Loose Stone RollingIn his latter years at DeWitt Clinton High School, James Baldwin wrote a poem titled “Loose Stone Rolling.” Professor Roberts argues that young Baldwin was proclaiming his life’s purpose with this poem. Aldo argues that such a proclamation was made years prior, during Baldwin's middle school days. The conversation then shifts as the duo introduce and discuss yet another one of Baldwin’s peer collaborators at the Magpie: world renowned photographer, Richard Avedon"Loose Stone Rolling" is read by Elena from 3B"Spring At Coventry" is read by EmmanuelEpisode References Richard Avedon...
2023-10-2524 minFinding James Baldwin: The Magpie Years. (Podcast Hosted by Aldo B. Martin & Dr. Frank Leon Roberts)Chapter 14 - SonnetAlso Professor Roberts and Aldo discuss "Sonnet," they borrow some of their thoughts from Professor Roberts' students. The duo continue with the theme of "peer collaboration" and introduce another one of James Baldwin's Magpie counterparts: Emile Capouya. In discussing his partnership with them, Professor Roberts and Aldo argue that Baldwin's Magpie peers added value to his life. "Sonnet" is read by Elena from 3B"Untitled" is read by EmmanuelEpisode References:Emile CapouyaJames Baldwin Speech at Amherst CollegeThe Five CollegesSonnetFurther Reading:Books by James...
2023-10-1826 minFinding James Baldwin: The Magpie Years. (Podcast Hosted by Aldo B. Martin & Dr. Frank Leon Roberts)Chapter 13 - Incident in LondonOne of the more noteworthy elements about "The Magpie," is the element of peer collaboration. While James Baldwin, the "Magpie" editor and writer, is the subject of this podcast, young Baldwin was also a part of a network of gifted and young writers, who all wrote for "The Magpie." This episode introduces us to one of Baldwin's peers/collaborators/friends: Sol SteinIncident in London is read by Tina E.Three Houses is read by Myron AbernathyEpisode References:Blitz in LondonErnie PyleBook of AmosSet Thine House in...
2023-10-1130 minFinding James Baldwin: The Magpie Years. (Podcast Hosted by Aldo B. Martin & Dr. Frank Leon Roberts)Chapter 12 - Aunt Tina"Aunt Tina," the fourth short story that James Baldwin wrote for "The Magpie," may have been the inspiration for some of the fictional characters that James Baldwin would go on create in his later years. In addition, Dr. Roberts argues that "Aunt Tina" may have been inspired by people that young Baldwin either knew, or knew about. . Episode ReferencesBette DavisMother Rosa HornThe Douglass PilotFurther Reading:Books by James BaldwinThe Furious Passage of James Baldwin by Fern M. EckmanJames Baldwin: A Biography by David Leemi...
2023-10-0425 minFinding James Baldwin: The Magpie Years. (Podcast Hosted by Aldo B. Martin & Dr. Frank Leon Roberts)Chapter 11 - Mississippi LegendMississippi Legend is one of the short stories that James Baldwin wrote in "The Magpie." Aldo suggests that the manner in which this short story was written, introduced the boys of Clinton High School to the world of African American Vernacular English. Dr. Roberts suggests that Baldwin writing in African American Vernacular English, was not a widely accepted practice at that time, thus making his doing so all the more noteworthy. Mississippi Legend is performed by Tina E and produced by Elena from 3B Episode References:African American Vernacular EnglishRichard WrightAnn P...
2023-09-2723 minFinding James Baldwin: The Magpie Years. (Podcast Hosted by Aldo B. Martin & Dr. Frank Leon Roberts)Podcasting As Public Scholarship: Live @Amherst CollegeThis episode is a live recording of the special event “Podcasting as Public Scholarship: Finding James Baldwin with Aldo B. Martin and Frank Leon Roberts,” recorded at Amherst College in September 2023. Interviewed by Dr. Christopher Grobe, the Director for the Center for Humanistic Inquiry at Amherst, this episode sheds light on Martin and Roberts’s motivations for creating the podcast Finding James Baldwin; their thoughts on the value of podcasting as a form of “public scholarship,” and their assessment of the unique role that The Magpie played in shaping Baldwin’s approach to the craft of writing. Finding James...
2023-09-2259 minFinding James Baldwin: The Magpie Years. (Podcast Hosted by Aldo B. Martin & Dr. Frank Leon Roberts)Chapter 10 - The DreamIn this episode, Aldo and Dr. Roberts discuss the poem "The Dream." Aldo suggests that the poem may not be about a person. The duo discuss the impact that Clinton High School may have had on Baldwin and the impact that it may have had on "The Magpie." Dr. Roberts brings up the notion of "spaciality and literary production" as it pertains to the creation of the contents of "The Magpie."The Furious Passage of James Baldwin by Fern M. EckmanThe Castle on the Parkway: The Story of New York City's Dewitt Clinton High School and...
2023-09-2023 minFinding James Baldwin: The Magpie Years. (Podcast Hosted by Aldo B. Martin & Dr. Frank Leon Roberts)Chapter 9 - Youth (notes on Uncle Jimmy)As they discuss James Baldwin's poem, "Youth," Aldo and Dr. Roberts bring up the importance of music in the literary world of James Baldwin. Dr. Roberts argues that one of Baldwin's literary themes is taking care of and providing counsel to young people. Dr. Roberts discusses how some elements of "The Fire Next Time" has some of the same elements as "Youth." Aldo suggests that some of Baldwin's latter poems depict a departure from the stance held in "Youth." After acknowledging Baldwin's symbolic role as "Uncle Jimmy," Aldo and Dr. Roberts discuss the first time that they themselves were referr...
2023-09-1324 minFinding James Baldwin: The Magpie Years. (Podcast Hosted by Aldo B. Martin & Dr. Frank Leon Roberts)Chapter 8 - Closing DoorsBaldwin wrote several entries in the Spring 1941 issue of the Magpie, including a poem titled "Closing Doors." Aldo suggests that the poem is about lost opportunity. Dr. Roberts discusses how James Baldwin's early poems allow us to view and examine Baldwin in a light that adds to his global recognition as a novelist and essayist. "Closing Doors" is performed by Elena from 3BEpisode References:Richard AvedonIambic PentameterPoetry Is Not A Luxury by Audre LordeHilton AlsGod Made My Face: A Collective Portrait of James BaldwinJim...
2023-09-0616 minFinding James Baldwin: The Magpie Years. (Podcast Hosted by Aldo B. Martin & Dr. Frank Leon Roberts)Chapter 7 - These Two (A Play in Six Scenes)In the Spring 1941 edition of "The Magpie," James Baldwin published a play titled "These Two." Dr. Roberts and Aldo discuss how some of the elements, themes, and literary strategies used in this piece are some of the same components that Baldwin would use in his future works. These Two is Narrated by Tina E and Performed by:Elena from 3B as DavidTina E. as TomEpisode References:Native Son by Richard WrightThe Last Tycoon by F. Scott FitzgeraldLong Day's Journey into Night by Eugene O'NeilDusk of...
2023-08-3034 minFinding James Baldwin: The Magpie Years. (Podcast Hosted by Aldo B. Martin & Dr. Frank Leon Roberts)Chapter 6 - The Woman At The WellIn this week's episode, Professor Roberts and Aldo discuss the short story "The Woman At The Well." Written in 1941, it is a short story about an example of racism that leads to a violent outcome. Long before he became known as a Civil Rights Activist of the 1960s, James Baldwin wrote about racial injustice as an adolescent. This is our final episode for now. We will return with more stories and episodes in the near future. References made in this episode: A. Philip Randolph and the March On WashingtonThe Murder of Emmett Till
2023-04-2537 minFinding James Baldwin: The Magpie Years. (Podcast Hosted by Aldo B. Martin & Dr. Frank Leon Roberts)Chapter 5 - Black Girl ShoutingIn this episode we jump to the year 1942 and delve into a poem titled "Black Girl Shouting." Professor Roberts discusses how this poem contains four elements that would become Baldwin touchstone themes in his future work. Aldo discusses how the themes of religion and suffering are infused in this poem. As they discuss the poem, Aldo and Professor Roberts come to realize that they each have their own perceptions and interpretations of the poem's themes. Episode References:The Infamous Lynching Site That Still Stands in MississippiWe Wear the Mask by Paul Laurence DunbarAmir...
2023-04-1827 minFinding James Baldwin: The Magpie Years. (Podcast Hosted by Aldo B. Martin & Dr. Frank Leon Roberts)Chapter 4 - To HerIn this episode Aldo and Professor Roberts examine the poem To Her. In speaking about this poem, the duo could not help but to revert back to a previous work, Paradise, and see similarities in their origins Professor Roberts eludes to the three critical stages of Baldwin’s literary career, and how the poem, To Her, has a link to one of those stages. Professor Roberts also argues that this poem may speak to the notion of a young boy who was trying to perform a certain type of masculine identity as it pertains to his upbringing. The no...
2023-04-1118 minFinding James Baldwin: The Magpie Years. (Podcast Hosted by Aldo B. Martin & Dr. Frank Leon Roberts)Chapter 3 - ParadiseIn this episode we examine the poem "Paradise," published in the winter of 1941. Professor Roberts sees the poem "Paradise" as laden with the influences of Countee Cullen, who is a poet of the Harlem Renaissance, Baldwin’s former middle school teacher, a Clinton graduate, and was once an editor for The Magpie. Professor Roberts also argues that "Paradise" can be considered as having elements of romanticism and explains to us why. Aldo discusses the usage of the word paradise through the juxtaposition of mental health struggles. The both of them also discuss the poem's religious assertions and evocations. Paradi...
2023-04-0424 minFinding James Baldwin: The Magpie Years. (Podcast Hosted by Aldo B. Martin & Dr. Frank Leon Roberts)Chapter 2 - DiscoveryBefore he became an English professor, Dr. Roberts was a fan of James Baldwin. Before he became a podcast creator, Aldo B. Martin was a fan of James Baldwin. In this episode, the two of them take the audience on a brief trip down memory lane and recount the stories of how they first discovered James Baldwin. Further Reading:Books by James BaldwinThe Furious Passage of James Baldwin by Fern M. EckmanJames Baldwin: A Biography by David LeemingTalking At The Gates: by James CampbellBegin Again by Eddie Glaude, Jr.
2023-03-2814 minFinding James Baldwin: The Magpie Years. (Podcast Hosted by Aldo B. Martin & Dr. Frank Leon Roberts)PrologueJames Baldwin is regarded as one of the most important American writers and activists of the 20th century. DeWitt Clinton High School was one of the first schools established in the history of a five borough New York City. It was as this institution that Baldwin was a student, and it was at this institution that Baldwin practices his literary abilities as a writer for "The Magpie." In this first episode, Dr. Frank Leon Roberts and Aldo B. Martin discuss why Baldwin matters; why Clinton High School is important; and why The Magpie is pivotal. Pod...
2023-03-2831 minFinding James Baldwin: The Magpie Years. (Podcast Hosted by Aldo B. Martin & Dr. Frank Leon Roberts)Chapter 1 - Peace On EarthPeace on Earth is the first story that fifteen year old James Baldwin writes in the Magpie. It’s a story about four friends entrenched in a fox hole, in the middle of an unnamed war.Professor Roberts points out how the themes of inter-ethnic friendships and collaborations stand out to him in this story. He also suggests that the story is about Americans abroad; a theme that would follow Baldwin into adulthood. All the while, he and Aldo discuss how the themes of religion, friendship, and a global outlook are interwoven into this story. Peace...
2023-03-2837 minFinding James Baldwin: The Magpie Years. (Podcast Hosted by Aldo B. Martin & Dr. Frank Leon Roberts)PrefaceWelcome to "Finding James Baldwin: The Magpie Years." We hope this tailer gives you a glimpse into the nature of this podcast and why James Baldwin matters.Finding James Baldwin on InstagramFinding James Baldwin YoutubeLearn more about Dr. Frank Leon Roberts at Amherst.eduMore podcasts by Aldo B. Martin:The ReclamationThe Fatherhood ProjectYALD. The PodcastJammin' on the OneSo...Tell Me About Your PodcastFinding James Baldwin: The Magpie Years Podcast isResearched by Dr. Frank Leon Roberts a...
2023-03-2802 min
Aldo B. Martin Presents: The ReclamationThe Letter RevisitedIn February 2003, the Henry Kriete Letter was released. He titled it "Honest to God." The letter's impact was immediate. Aldo has always wondered why the letter had such an impact. "Honest to God" was not the first time that criticisms of the church were penned, published, and distributed. However, those writings did not have the same impact that the letter did. Why? Aldo concludes that the reason for the immediate impact of the letter was due to "our level of indoctrination." Aldo asserts that had Henry Kriete not been a standing evangelist with the organization, his letter would not have had...
2023-02-0449 min
Aldo B. Martin Presents: The ReclamationThe London Working Group MinutesShortly before the release of Henry Kriete's letter in early 2003, the London Church of Christ experienced an upheaval. The members of the London Church of Christ spoke up and against the systemic failures of their congregation. As a result, members of the London Church of Christ formed a "Working Group." The "Working Group" was comprised of paid staff members and unpaid members of their church. They were tasked with addressing the issues of the church and to create a path moving forward. As these meetings took place, notes, or minutes, were taken at these meetings. Elena and Aldo got a hold...
2023-01-2933 min
Aldo B. Martin Presents: The ReclamationThe Discipling DilemmaThe "Discipling Dilemma" by Dr. Flavil Yeakley Jr, is at the crux of season 3. Christina, Chris T, Jenn, and Matthew met with Aldo to discuss their views on the book. The five of them all joined the church in different years. In addition they also represent different parts of the church; London 1988, North Carolina 1990, New York City 1995 and 2000, Los Angeles 2001. Some of the topics raised in the book and discussed on this episode:- The ICOC resembling a multi level marketing system.- "The Discipling Dilemma" finding good qualities in the ICOC- Members conf...
2023-01-2253 min
Aldo B. Martin Presents: The ReclamationWomen's DayToday, Elena and Christina take the wheel and speak with Tina. Tina joined the London Church of Christ in 1985. The three of them discuss the church's annual event called "Women's Day." The trio discuss the differences and similarities between the "Women's Day" events in New York City and in London. Tina also discusses her conversion as the creation of a family and a series of sermons cassette tapes is what helped to convert her. Tina also discusses joining a mission team to Lagos, Nigeria. She tells us what is was like to join and be a part of a mission...
2023-01-081h 10
Aldo B. Martin Presents: The ReclamationRegardless of TimeAs we recap the previous set of episodes, Elena tells us about her experience as a member of the teen ministry. She explains some of the positive and negative moments of that time in her life. She then asks Aldo on what his experience on doing this podcast has been like for the past 12 months. Support the showStay updated on Aldo's current and future projects by signing up for his NewsletterOther Podcasts by Aldo B. Martin:Finding James Baldwin: The Magpie YearsJammin' on the One The Fatherhood Project ...
2022-11-0924 min
Aldo B. Martin Presents: The ReclamationSue Condon's Diary (pt II)Christina and Aldo continue their discussion around Sue Condon's Diary. Christina shares how her views on the church have changed from the beginning of appearing on the podcast, up until now. Although the document was written many years ago, and from the perspective of one person, some of its' elements apply and seem to give validity to the experiences of many other former members. Support the showStay updated on Aldo's current and future projects by signing up for his NewsletterOther Podcasts by Aldo B. Martin:Finding James Baldwin: The Magpie Years
2022-10-1923 min
Aldo B. Martin Presents: The ReclamationSue Condon's Diary (pt 1)Christina and Aldo sit down and discuss Sue Condon's Diary: The Emperor's New Clothes. This document, amongst others, pertains to the Boston Movement, also known as The International Church of Christ. Mrs. Condon writes this document through the eyes and experience of one who was a leader within the organization. Mrs. Codon writes about the effect that the organization had on her and her family. Aldo and Christina discuss this document as well as a few minor details pertaining to UNO and pop trivia. Support the showStay updated on Aldo's current and future projects...
2022-10-1620 min
Aldo B. Martin Presents: The ReclamationEpisode 100In this episode, Elena from 3B shares her thoughts on our conversations with Mr. Norton, Gene Vinzant, James Lloyd, and El. Aldo might even say a word or two...Support the showStay updated on Aldo's current and future projects by signing up for his NewsletterOther Podcasts by Aldo B. Martin:Finding James Baldwin: The Magpie YearsJammin' on the One The Fatherhood Project YALD. The PodcastSo...Tell Me About Your PodcastTo get in touch with Aldo, you can find him on Twitter, Instagram, o...
2022-10-0728 min
Aldo B. Martin Presents: The Reclamation"Spirituality vs. Personality"Christina from season 1 joins us as one our co-hosts this season. Our discussion begins with a comparison between two words: spirituality and personality. Was the church led by an ethos that was based off of spirituality or personality? Was one's good standing with the church based off of spirituality or personality? Was the status of one's relationship with God based off of spirituality or personality? Join Aldo and Christina as they discuss these concepts, persecution, yellow pants, and more. Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/405397444821662/Support the showStay updated on Aldo...
2022-09-0732 min
Aldo B. Martin Presents: The Reclamation"There's More Besides"Season 1 began with a story. Season 2 began with "the letter". Season 3 begins with "the book." The book is called "The Discipling Dilemma" by Dr. Flavil Yeakley, Jr. and it is about the Boston Movement, which would eventually become the International Church of Christ. The book puts into question the practices of the church from its beginnings. People join religious groups all of the time; this isn't a new concept. Some religious organizations are branded with the term "cult" on a frequent basis, thus leading to discussions, disagreements, and arguments about what is a cult and what isn't. However, what if a re...
2022-09-0428 min
Aldo B. Martin Presents: The ReclamationThe Beginning of the EndThe process of leaving the church was not a simple one for Aldo. Everything in Aldo's world began to change. He was in a new school. He was in a new part of the church. He interacted with people who were not who they professed to be. He interacted with people that he had misjudged thus causing him to question his beliefs even more. The emergence of the letter and its subsequent effects on the church, would also have an effect on Aldo. As the church changed, it caused Aldo to question why he was still a part of the chu...
2022-08-0325 min
Aldo B. Martin Presents: The ReclamationSpiritual Independence - Conversation with Robin from Oklahoma (pt III)Robin talks to us about the idea of "spiritual independence." Robin has allowed her self to be open to the possibility that "teachers' can exist outside of the religious structure that she was accustomed to. Robin and Aldo discuss how they both entered into controlling organizations through different vantage points. Robin takes on an academic approach to her religious practice and thought process. Robin talks about the concept of fear and how it can limit someone's ability to develop another level of understanding when it comes to spirituality or religious practice. In short, Robin discusses how religious practice can take...
2022-07-0821 min
Aldo B. Martin Presents: The ReclamationVoluntold - Conversation with Myron from Atlanta (pt II)Myron picks up where he left of in the second part of our conversation. After getting baptized within 7 days of studying the bible, his time with the ICOC was off and running. The church brought fun and structure to his life. Like many of us, Myron made some strong relationships with some of the members around him. Myron talks about dating and what that experience was like for him. Myron talks about a dating culture in which the women were put in situtions where they could not say “no” if a man from the church asked them out on a date. ...
2022-06-2223 min
Aldo B. Martin Presents: The ReclamationPeople Pleasing - Conversation with Myron from Atlanta (pt I)This week we speak with Myron. Myron joined the church in the year 2000 and left the church in 2013. Like many of us, Myron recently began processing and discussing his time with the organization. Myron is the creater of the youtube channel called “Last Principles” where he discusses his experience with the ICOC in greater detail. Myron joined the church as a college Freshman in the state of Florida in the year 2000. Myron is of a southern baptist background. The diversity and non-traditional nature of the ICOC appealed to Myron. Like many of us, Myron was invited to study the bible and h...
2022-06-1924 min
Aldo B. Martin Presents: The ReclamationGrief Isn't the Final Stop - Conversation with Rachelle from Los Angeles (pt III)In the final segment of our conversation with Rachelle, she discusses the different types of loss that people encounter in their lives. Rachelle thinks that leaving the church is also a type of loss and like other types of loss, it too deserves to be addressed. According to Rachelle, grief reovery is actionable work. She talks to us a little bit about what that work looks like. Grief isn’t just about dealing with sadness, as Rachelle explains to us. In speaking with Rachelle, we get the impresison that the ICOC is not a safe space emotionally for many people...
2022-06-1724 min
Aldo B. Martin Presents: The ReclamationPeople Need To Be Heard - Conversation with Rachelle from Los Angeles (pt II)Rachelle tells us the story of someone who had needs but the church did not meet those needs. Not everyone who leaves this church leaves because we think it is a cult; we leave because the church no longer meets our needs. Rachelle’s story exemplifies that. Rachelle talks about how people experience grief on many levels, but many times that grief is not addressed. Rachelle found solice in the evidenced based grief recovery method. She brought this up to the church leadership but they rejected her because such a program did not meet their standards. This troubled Rachelle because...
2022-06-1520 min
Aldo B. Martin Presents: The ReclamationBalls to the Wall - Conversation with Rachelle from Los Angeles (pt I)This week we meet Rachelle Jones who, along with her husband, became a member of the ICOC in 2014. She left the church in 2019 for a variety of reasons. Her testimony dispells the story that the church has changed its controling practices since the appearance of the letter in 2003. Rachelle discusses with us how she and her husband joined the church. Like many of us, she describes entering the church with a backpack full of emotional luggage. She discusses how she felt betrayed and deceived by the bible studies as she deems them now to be a series of indocrtination studi...
2022-06-1222 min
Aldo B. Martin Presents: The ReclamationSteve Johnson Conversation Recap with Elena from 3BElena from 3B, along with her infectious laugh are back! This time Elena gives us her thoughts on Aldo's conversation with Steve Johnson. She turns the tables on Aldo and asks him what he thought of the conversation. Support the showStay updated on Aldo's current and future projects by signing up for his NewsletterOther Podcasts by Aldo B. Martin:Finding James Baldwin: The Magpie YearsJammin' on the One The Fatherhood Project YALD. The PodcastSo...Tell Me About Your PodcastTo get in touch wit...
2022-06-1031 min
Aldo B. Martin Presents: The ReclamationConversation with Steve Johnson (pt II)Steve Johnson is a founding member and former World Sector Leader for the ICOC. Steve is still a member of the ICOC and he has sat down to have a conversation on our podcast. Steve speaks with us about the term cult as it pertains to the ICOC, the controlling nature of the organization, and mental health. Support the showStay updated on Aldo's current and future projects by signing up for his NewsletterOther Podcasts by Aldo B. Martin:Finding James Baldwin: The Magpie YearsJammin' on the One The Fat...
2022-06-0935 min
Aldo B. Martin Presents: The ReclamationDo The Work - Conversation with Tricia from Kentucky (pt III)Tricia was encourgaed by the congregation to not have friends that were outside of the organization. She tells a story of needing permission from the church before taking a trip or interacting with non-members of this church. These teachings are similar to those of the 1990s. Tricia now describes how she began to leave the organization. The leaders in her church seemed to recite from the same playbook of yesteryear. Trica discusses seeing a therapist on campus and how that helped her to find resolve as she is processing this whole experience. Tricia introduces and discusses the concept of trauma...
2022-06-0824 min
Aldo B. Martin Presents: The ReclamationThe First Principles - Conversation with Tricia from Kentucky (pt II)As we continue to speak with Tricia, she continues to describe a church that was not upfront with her about their history or affiliation. Tricia doesn’t remember seeing red flags that were obvious to her. However, she states that she felt restricted, but still joined nonetheless. Tricia was never required to attend a Sunday Service while she was studying the bible. It wasn’t until after getting baptized that the full commitment to the organization become clear to her. During her indoctrination process, attendance was encouraged. This changed because upon becoming a member, attendance was required. Tricia mentions that the IC...
2022-06-0722 min
Aldo B. Martin Presents: The ReclamationA Controlled Narrative - Conversation with Tricia from Kentucky (pt I)This week we meet Tricia. Tricia became a disciple while a college student at the University of Kentucky in 2017. She left the organization in 2019. Tricia came across The Reclamation and was surprised that she could relate to the accounts of the church that were being told. She heard the program and said to herself “why is this guy telling my story” as the stories from the 1990s and early 2000s were mirror images of her experience. Tricia was described as low hanging fruit by the other disciples around her because she was ready and eager to join the church. Tricia was...
2022-06-0525 min
Aldo B. Martin Presents: The ReclamationConversation with Steve JohnsonSteven Johnson was a former leader with the International Church of Christ. Steve is considered one of the founders of the church; one of the famed 30 would be disciples from 1979. Steve was the first man appointed as an evangelist with the ICOC. He also lead the team of 18 people that planted the New York City Church of Christ. Under his leadership that group of 18 grew to be over 5,000 members. He is also a former World Sector Leader. As WSL, Steve was in charge of the churches on the eastern seaboard of the United States, the Caribbean, and Sub-Sahara Africa. Some re...
2022-06-0433 min
Aldo B. Martin Presents: The ReclamationThe Mattress - Conversation with Elena from 3BElena from 3B is back! Join us as Elena shares her thoughts on episodes 25 and 26. Support the showStay updated on Aldo's current and future projects by signing up for his NewsletterOther Podcasts by Aldo B. Martin:Jammin' on the One The Fatherhood Project YALD. The PodcastTo get in touch with Aldo, you can find him on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook
2022-06-0324 min
Aldo B. Martin Presents: The ReclamationHigh Commitment - Conversation with Current ICOC Members, Kenny and Hashim from New York (pt II)Kenny and Hashim, two current members of the ICOC, begin to tell us why they joined the program. Kenny states that not everyone was just another cult member. He hope to portray someone who was genuinely operating in the best interest of himself and of those around him. Kenny hopes that his appearance on the program can help people process what they have experienced with the organization. When asked if they believe the ICOC to be a cult, Hashim and Kenny begin to speak about the present day ICOC. Kenny does not believe the church to be a cult back...
2022-06-0128 min
Aldo B. Martin Presents: The ReclamationBought Into A Controlling Structure - Conversation with Current ICOC Members, Kenny and Hashim from New York (pt I)Today we meet two current members of the ICOC, Kenny and Hashim. We began the conversation with the aftermath of the letter. Many people left the organization upon the appearance of the letter. Kenny and Hashim chose to stay. We asked them why they stayed. Kenny mentions the he was there for God, and the actions of others did not influence his personal walk with God. Kenny also mentions that one of the reasons that he stayed with the organization was because there was an instance that made him realize that the personal relationships that he had with other people...
2022-05-2925 min
Aldo B. Martin Presents: The ReclamationHell Was The Bottom Line - Conversation with Christy from Los Angeles (pt. III)In our third and final segment of our conversation with Christy, she mentions that one of the core teachings of this church was that the only way to get to heaven was to be a member of this organization. According to Christy, the goal posts were always moving depending on who was leading at the time. She recognized that she was answerring to people and not the bible. Christy and her husband were in charge of the children’s ministry despite not being as experienced as some others. She questioned that and began pushing back. She states that this pushing...
2022-05-2727 min
Aldo B. Martin Presents: The ReclamationAt What Cost? - Conversation with Christy from Lost Angeles (pt II)PLEASE EXCUSE THE TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES THAT ARE DISPLAYED IN SOME PARTS OF THIS EPISODEChristy joined one of the church’s mission teams upon graduating high school. There was a quota of baptisms that leaders on the mission field were required to meet. Through the purusit of these quotas, some baptisms were rushed. There were people who were baptized for the sake of the increase in church wide statistics and numerical growth. She describes the leaders as using fear and intimidation on other leaders to keep them in step with the church wide practices and beliefs. The leaders...
2022-05-2528 min
Aldo B. Martin Presents: The ReclamationShe Was Raised Up - Conversation with Christy from Los Angeles (pt I)PLEASE EXCUSE THE TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES DISPLAYED IN SOME PARTS OF THIS EPISODEIn this episode we meet Christy. Christy is a former women’s ministry leader with the International Church of Christ. Christy joined the church as a teenager in 1987 and left as a married mother in her 30’s in the early 2000’s. Christy describes her leaving the church as a process; as a peeling of an onion. Christy states that the church is proficient at scaring it’s members with the thought of going to hell should they not be members of this church. She discusses how she used t...
2022-05-2226 min
Aldo B. Martin Presents: The ReclamationYou're Enough - Conversation with Dr. Melton (pt. III)In our third and final conversation with Dr. Melton, she tells us how the church altered her relationship with her friends to an extent. Although Dr. Melton does not use the world “cult” outright, she is asked how she would respond to people who do claim the church to be a cult. In the same vien, she is then asked what she would say to those that claim that it is not a cult. Dr. Melton discusses how the work cult is emotionally latent and causes people to negatively identify themselves with such a word, because it is not somethi...
2022-05-2023 min
Aldo B. Martin Presents: The ReclamationSuppression and Repression - Conversation with Dr. Melton (pt II)In the second segment of our converstion with Dr. Melton, paints another scene as to why she has left. These stories about former members leaving are more complicated than current church members realize. These stories are multi-faceted, complicated and simply human at their core. Dr. Melton discusses how there is not garauntee of belongingness even if you are in the same church as everyone else. Although Dr. Melton found a sense of belonging, that did not last long. Dr. Melton began graduate school as a member of the church, however, members of the church leadership questioned the practice of psych...
2022-05-1826 min
Aldo B. Martin Presents: The ReclamationGaslighting - Conversation with Dr. Melton (pt I)Dr. Melton returns and joins us on season 2. Along with Elena from 3B, Aldo and Dr. Melton begin to discuss the concept of purity culture. Although purity culture is not exclusive to the ICOC, it was a major driving force in how the church expressed and extended some of its unofficial policies. Dr. Melton discusses what kind of effect the practice of purity culture had on her and some of the women in the church. Dr. Melton mentions how this was a set up for toxic relationships. Despite there being well intentioned members, Dr. Melton introduces the idea of “bad act...
2022-05-1527 min
Aldo B. Martin Presents: The ReclamationTo Yourself, Be True - Conversation with Tammy from New York (pt III)This is the third and final segment of our conversation with Tammy. Tammy suggests that those members that were seen as “struggling” and a burden to the church were just being punished for being their most authentic selves. Tammy did not want to get kicked out of the church because this enviroment was her comfort zone for a decade and admits to going through a period of grief upon being outsted. Tammy discusses the specifics on why she was removed from the organization. Tammy talks about the power and control dynamic that exists within relationships that are domestically violent or abusi...
2022-05-1324 min
Aldo B. Martin Presents: The ReclamationPower and Control - Conversation with Tammy from New York (pt II)Tammy discusses the concept of "deprogramming" and "reprogramming" as a member of the organization. As Tammy describes the concept of "systemic programming," it introduces the idea that the church was made of "same characters" and a "different cast." Aldo tells of how the church became a bit more lenient in the subsequent years after "the letter." However, after some time, the church then re-introduced their abusive practices and even introduced some new tactics. Tammy then tells us about the circumstances that led to her being removed from the church and the effect that it had on her and...
2022-05-1120 min
Aldo B. Martin Presents: The ReclamationAll Things To All People - Conversation with Tammy from New York (pt I)Today we meet Tammy. Tammy is currently a liscensed therapist. Before, becoming a counselor she was a member of the ICOC. Like many of us, Tammy speaks of looking for a sense of belonging prior to joining the church. Tammy joined the organizaiton as a college student. While a member, Tammy describes her self as excited and happyt to be with the group. She also brought her parents and friends along as they too were baptized into the church upon Tammy introducing it to them. Nonetheless she left andTammy explains that she stored all of her feelings and memories away up...
2022-05-0820 min
Aldo B. Martin Presents: The ReclamationIt Served A Purpose - Conversation with Eric from Los Angeles (pt III)Eric tells us about leaving the organization. He explains the concept of being shunned by the members of the ICOC as he began to transition away from the church. After being a way from the church he began to live life on his terms. It during his time as a former member that Eric’s wife got invited to a bible talk. Eric explains to us his reaction to this. Eric mentions that when he left the church, he experienced some harships and he equated those hardshlps with leaving the church. The church taught him that if he left, he would...
2022-05-0624 min
Aldo B. Martin Presents: The ReclamationSeek First the Kingdom - Conversation with Eric from Los Angeles (pt II)In the second part of our conversation with Eric, he begins to tell us about the red flags that he began to notice. However, like many of us, he ignored those red flags at the time that they presented themselves. Eric tells us how the indoctrination study called “sin and repentance” was a major red flag for him as it suppressed his ability to think critically. Eric begins to tell us when he began to consider leaving the organization. He also speaks about how the church would use the sharpest people to attract visitors and increase membership.
2022-05-0422 min
Aldo B. Martin Presents: The ReclamationAll Nations - Conversation with Eric from Los Angeles (pt I)Eric joined the teen ministry in Los Angeles in the year 2000 at the age of 14. Like many of us, Eric was looking for some positivity and community prior to becoming a member of the organization. The church offered Eric a place of refuge from the world around him; the church offered him a place to fit in. Eric describes his first encounter with the church and tells us what was like stepping into a diverse and welcoming environment. Eric describes his time with the teen minisitry and it being filled with fun and was a distraction from bad influences. Sup...
2022-05-0127 min
Aldo B. Martin Presents: The ReclamationUpside Down - Conversation with Kathy from Indianapolis (pt III)In the third and final part of our conversation with Kathy, she begins to tell us how she began to leave the ICOC and why. Kathy explains that after leaving the organization, there was a lot for her to undo as she spent several years with the organization. 28 years after leaving the organization, Kathy now regards it as a cult although she did not have that sentiment before. Kathy also explains how life has been like for her after leaving. She describes overcoming physical ailments and battles with mental health in her life and how this spirit of perseverance has...
2022-04-2923 min
Aldo B. Martin Presents: The ReclamationIndianapolis 1994 - Conversation with Kathy from Indianapolis (pt II)In the second part to our conversation with Kathy, she begins to explain to us why the church felt the need to tell a large group of members to get rebaptized. The leaders of the church required certain members of certain churchs to do the indoctrication studies all over again before getting rebaptized. The church in Indianapolis split from the International Church of Christ in 1994 due to a disagreement in belief and policy. The leader of the church in Indianapolis made the decision to leave the ICOC. He spoke about this with the members in attendance on a Su...
2022-04-2726 min
Aldo B. Martin Presents: The ReclamationReconstruction - Conversation with Kathy from Indianapolis (pt I)In this episode with meet Kathy from Indianapolis. Kathy is currently a life coach where she helps her clients do the best they can with what they have. She has been through much in her life, and now wants to help others to achieve the same type of perseverance. However, before becoming a life coach, Kathy was a member of the ICOC. She joined the Indianapolis Church of Christ in 1987 as a college freshman. She joined during the time of the church’s marked "reconstruction" period. Unlike many of us, Kathy got baptized twice with the ICOC. Join us as she ex...
2022-04-2424 min
Aldo B. Martin Presents: The ReclamationNever To Be Silenced Again - Conversation with Del from London (pt III)In the third and final installment of our conversation with Del from London, he explains to us some of the red flags that he has noticed during his time with the organization. Like many of us, he saw these red flags but chose to ignore them. According to Del, part of the reason for ignoring the red flags is because we were “so indoctrinated." The more we discussed, Cousin Eddie’s noticed that there was a certain level of fear put into the membership in order to maintain order. We ask Del if he regrets joining the church and...
2022-04-2224 min
Aldo B. Martin Presents: The ReclamationPrime Time - Conversation with Del from London (pt. II)This is the second installment of our three part conversation with Del from London. Del explains to us what his day to day life looked like while he was in the London Church. There is much to say on this matter as he has spent the better part of ten years with the organization. He explains to us the concept of placing members on “the weak list.” Del also introduces us to the term “prime time," which was a term the London Church used regarding recruiting. Del and Aldo explain to Cousin the Eddie the idea of dating within this church a...
2022-04-2026 min
Aldo B. Martin Presents: The ReclamationWe Called It The Kingdom: Conversation with Del from London (pt I)Today we welcome back Del from London. We met him on episode 2 when he recounted some of the events of the fallout regarding the infamous letter. This time around, Del recounts his story of how he became involved with the ICOC. He talks about being attracted to the church’s diversity and palpable energy that was on display at the first Sunday Service that he attended. He then desicribes the last time that he attended the church and what led him to make the decision to leave. Del spent 10 years with the London Church of Christ. Del describes himself as a com...
2022-04-1723 min
Aldo B. Martin Presents: The ReclamationTake Back Your Life: Conversation with Renowned Cult Expert Dr. Lalich (pt III)In the final part of our conversation with Dr. Lalich, she explains to us how she eventually left the cult that she was a part of and tells us how she took back her life.Dr. Lalich is a world-renowned expert in cultic studies. She is the auuthor and co-author of several critically acclaimed books on cults. She is an avid contributor to the field of cultic studies through her research, presentations, articles, and documentaries. Janja Lalich, Ph.D. is a researcher, author, and educator specializing in self-sealing, or closed, systems (cults, human trafficking, situations of coercive i...
2022-04-1528 min
Aldo B. Martin Presents: The ReclamationBounded Reality: Conversation with Renowned Cult Expert, Dr. Janja Lalich (pt II)In the second part of our conversation with Dr. Lalich, she gives us her take on what are the makings of a cult and if the ICOC, as Aldo recalls his experience, can be considered a cult.Dr. Lalich is a world-renowned expert in cultic studies. She is the auuthor and co-author of several critically acclaimed books on cults. She is an avid contributor to the field of cultic studies through her research, presentations, articles, and documentaries. Janja Lalich, Ph.D. is a researcher, author, and educator specializing in self-sealing, or closed, systems (cults, human trafficking, situations o...
2022-04-1326 min
Aldo B. Martin Presents: The ReclamationA Cult Experience: Conversation with Renowned Cult Expert, Dr. Janja Lalich (pt I)In this episode we meet Dr. Janja Lalich as she gives us her take on cults, cult experiences, the ICOC, and her personal experience with being in a cult herself.Dr. Lalich is a world-renowned expert in cultic studies and an American sociologist. She is the auuthor and co-author of several critically acclaimed books on cults. She is an avid contributor to the field of cultic studies through her research, presentations, articles, and documentaries. Janja Lalich, Ph.D. is a researcher, author, and educator specializing in self-sealing, or closed, systems (cults, human trafficking, situations of coercive influence an...
2022-04-1024 min
Aldo B. Martin Presents: The ReclamationLondon Has Fallen: Conversation with the Man Who Revealed "The Letter"As chance would have it, we had the fortuitous opportunity to speak with Matthew this week. Matthew was a member of the London Church of Christ and is the man that leaked the letter in February of 2003. Because this conversation sprung up so suddenly, and helps us to explain the story of this letter and its effects even further, we thought that it was necessary to make it available to our audience as soon as possible. Therefore, it’s being released today, April 9, 2022, unexpectedly, unscheduled, and in its entirety. Matthew describes an upheaval that was birthed in the Un...
2022-04-091h 01
Aldo B. Martin Presents: The ReclamationThe Letter: A Tale of Two Cities (New York)Today we meet Del from New York. He gives us his accounts, as he remembers them, of that time. As the effects of "The Letter" became more and more widespread, the New York City church began to feel the effects as well. The church became a shell of itself. Membership declined. Attendance declined. Monetary contribution declined. There were regular everyday members of the church rebelling against the teachings and directions of the leaders. Many people began to question their place in the church and question their involvement with the church. Many members challenged leaders verbally and even confronted them in person...
2022-04-0826 min
Aldo B. Martin Presents: The ReclamationThe Letter: A Tale of Two Cities (London)Today we meet Del from London. Del was a disciple in the London church for several years. "The Letter" originated in England and began to wreck havoc on the structure and culture of the London Church. As the ramifications of "The Letter" reached different parts and regions, the church decided to send a leader to London in attempts to quell the uproar. There was a leaders meeting in East London, where the letter was addressed. According to Del "that was the moment when the London Church changed." Del was at this meeting and recounts the events of that day for us...
2022-04-0625 min
Aldo B. Martin Presents: The ReclamationFor The PeopleIn the Season 2 opener, Eddie and Aldo pick up where they left off. Season 2 of The Reclamation Podcast is all about what life was like as a member of the ICOC; why people have left the ICOC; what life is like after leaving the ICOC. Cousin Eddie and Aldo B. Martin bring their style of light hearted conversation to a potentially heavy topic. The duo recap their thoughts on season 1, but then begin to discuss “the letter.” The Henry Kriete Letter of 2003 set the International Church of Christ off of its axis and trajectory, temporarily. The Letter had ramific...
2022-04-0321 min
Aldo B. Martin Presents: The ReclamationSeason 2 TrailerSeason 2 premiers on April 3, 2022Support the showStay updated on Aldo's current and future projects by signing up for his NewsletterOther Podcasts by Aldo B. Martin:Finding James Baldwin: The Magpie YearsJammin' on the One The Fatherhood Project YALD. The PodcastSo...Tell Me About Your PodcastTo get in touch with Aldo, you can find him on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook
2022-03-0903 min
Aldo B. Martin Presents: The ReclamationEpisode 15 - Season 1 Finale - The ReunionDr. Melton, Liz, Christina, Elena from 3B, Cousin Eddie, and Aldo reunite and converse about the season that was. Join us as we discuss the importance of honesty, self awareness, and the importance of forgiving your self. Support the showStay updated on Aldo's current and future projects by signing up for his NewsletterOther Podcasts by Aldo B. Martin:Finding James Baldwin: The Magpie YearsJammin' on the One The Fatherhood Project YALD. The PodcastSo...Tell Me About Your PodcastTo get in touch with Al...
2022-03-0600 minAldo B. Martin Presents: The ReclamationUnpacking Episode 14 with Elena from 3BIn Elena's final recap, she tells us her thoughts on Christina's episode. Elena also shares with us her final thoughts on her opinions regarding this organization. Support the showStay updated on Aldo's current and future projects by signing up for his NewsletterOther Podcasts by Aldo B. Martin:Finding James Baldwin: The Magpie YearsJammin' on the One The Fatherhood Project YALD. The PodcastSo...Tell Me About Your PodcastTo get in touch with Aldo, you can find him on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook
2022-03-0220 minAldo B. Martin Presents: The ReclamationEpisode 14 - My Perspective - Conversation with Christina (pt III)In our conclusion with Christina, she and Aldo discuss topics that they feel remorseful about regarding this cultish experience. Christina and Cousin Eddie discuss how the various iterations of this organization are reminiscent of George Orwell's "Animal Farm." Support the showStay updated on Aldo's current and future projects by signing up for his NewsletterOther Podcasts by Aldo B. Martin:Finding James Baldwin: The Magpie YearsJammin' on the One The Fatherhood Project YALD. The PodcastSo...Tell Me About Your PodcastTo get in touch wi...
2022-02-2726 minAldo B. Martin Presents: The ReclamationUnpacking Episode 13 with Elena from 3BElena from 3B discusses how Christina's most recent episode brings her back to when she left the church. Elena begins to tell us about what made her finally leave after 9 years of being with the organization. Support the showStay updated on Aldo's current and future projects by signing up for his NewsletterOther Podcasts by Aldo B. Martin:Finding James Baldwin: The Magpie YearsJammin' on the One The Fatherhood Project YALD. The PodcastSo...Tell Me About Your PodcastTo get in touch with Aldo, yo...
2022-02-2318 minAldo B. Martin Presents: The ReclamationEpisode 13 - Do You Regret Any of It? - Conversation with Christina pt IIBeing part of a community was a huge factor in Christina joining and staying with the organization. Christina, Cousin Eddie and Aldo discuss how the church had created its own sub-culture that enabled the church to create such a community. Members of the church were under a lot of pressure to recruit new converts on a daily basis. Despite it all, Christina discusses how maintaining and establishing relationships with her friends in the church helped her to maintain a sense of normalcy. Support the showStay updated on Aldo's current and future projects by signing up f...
2022-02-2026 minAldo B. Martin Presents: The ReclamationUnpacking Episode 12 with Elena from 3BJoin Elena and Aldo as they sit down and discuss Christina's first episode. Shout out to the $2 move theater and more!Support the showStay updated on Aldo's current and future projects by signing up for his NewsletterOther Podcasts by Aldo B. Martin:Finding James Baldwin: The Magpie YearsJammin' on the One The Fatherhood Project YALD. The PodcastSo...Tell Me About Your PodcastTo get in touch with Aldo, you can find him on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook
2022-02-1620 minAldo B. Martin Presents: The ReclamationEpisode 12: I Was Looking For A Friend Group; Conversation with Christina (pt I)In this episode we meet Christina. Like the guests before her, she too came to New York City in pursuit of academic dreams. While in NYC she came across a group of people that met her need of wanting to be a part of a friend group in this new city that she called home, for the time being. Support the showStay updated on Aldo's current and future projects by signing up for his NewsletterOther Podcasts by Aldo B. Martin:Finding James Baldwin: The Magpie YearsJammin' on the One
2022-02-1322 minAldo B. Martin Presents: The ReclamationUnpacking Episode 11 with Elena from 3BElena from 3B gives her insight and thoughts to this past weeks episode. Join Aldo and Elena as they discuss DPI books, getting restored, and other terms used by the ICOCSupport the showStay updated on Aldo's current and future projects by signing up for his NewsletterOther Podcasts by Aldo B. Martin:Finding James Baldwin: The Magpie YearsJammin' on the One The Fatherhood Project YALD. The PodcastSo...Tell Me About Your PodcastTo get in touch with Aldo, you can find him on T...
2022-02-0920 minAldo B. Martin Presents: The ReclamationEpisode 11: Not Much Different From a Corporation or a Gang...Conversation with Aldo (pt 5 of 5)This is the fifth part of the conversation between Cousin Eddie and Aldo. In this episode Aldo and Eddie discuss how the corporate structure of the church held its membership busy, occupied, and in accordance with the methods of the church. Meanwhile, the appeal of the church to some outsiders was the same as the allure of a gang in some regards. Support the showStay updated on Aldo's current and future projects by signing up for his NewsletterOther Podcasts by Aldo B. Martin:Finding James Bal...
2022-02-0619 minAldo B. Martin Presents: The ReclamationUnpacking Episode 10 with Elena from 3BElena and Aldo recap episode 10 by discussing the topic of mental health. Aldo tells Elena and the audience about his battle with depression and how being kicked out of the church made his battle with depression even more difficult. Join them for honest conversation, reflection, laughs, and the occasional "shout out."Depression affects the lives of many people. Please use the resources listed below if you are in need of support:https://www.psychologytoday.com/ushttps://www.inclusivetherapists.comhttps://suicidepreventionlifeline.orgSupport the showS...
2022-02-0222 minAldo B. Martin Presents: The ReclamationEpisode 10: "What Was Your Level of Commitment?" Conversation with Liz, pt III(pt 2 of 3)In the final installment of our conversation with Liz, she explains why she left the organization and how she began to make sense of life and herself in the aftermath of leaving the organization . Support the showStay updated on Aldo's current and future projects by signing up for his NewsletterOther Podcasts by Aldo B. Martin:Finding James Baldwin: The Magpie YearsJammin' on the One The Fatherhood Project YALD. The PodcastSo...Tell Me About Your PodcastTo get in touch with A...
2022-01-3025 minAldo B. Martin Presents: The ReclamationUnpacking Episode 9 with Elena from 3BElena sits down with us, as she usually does, to expound on topics that Liz brought up, such as dating in the church, and the concept of being "sharp."Support the showStay updated on Aldo's current and future projects by signing up for his NewsletterOther Podcasts by Aldo B. Martin:Finding James Baldwin: The Magpie YearsJammin' on the One The Fatherhood Project YALD. The PodcastSo...Tell Me About Your PodcastTo get in touch with Aldo, you can find him on Twitter, Instagram, o...
2022-01-2623 minAldo B. Martin Presents: The ReclamationEpisode 9 - "Yeah, But...Are They Sharp?" - Conversation with Liz, pt II(pt 2 of 3)We continue our discussion with Liz as she begins to tell us what the church defined as "a sharp person" and how this definition played a role in the recruitment tactics of the organization. Support the showStay updated on Aldo's current and future projects by signing up for his NewsletterOther Podcasts by Aldo B. Martin:Finding James Baldwin: The Magpie YearsJammin' on the One The Fatherhood Project YALD. The PodcastSo...Tell Me About Your PodcastTo get in touch with A...
2022-01-2323 minAldo B. Martin Presents: The ReclamationUnpacking Episode 8 with Elena from 3BElena from 3B sits down with us to give her views on this weeks past episode. Elena discusses topics such as purity culture as it pertains to the organization, Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showStay updated on Aldo's current and future projects by signing up for his NewsletterOther Podcasts by Aldo B. Martin:Finding James Baldwin: The Ma...
2022-01-1925 minAldo B. Martin Presents: The ReclamationEpisode 8 - Conversation with Liz (pt I)(pt 1 of 3)Today we meet Liz Lang who was a member of the organization for close to 10 years. She was introduced to the church at 6 years old and became a member at the age of 14. Join us as we welcome Liz to the expanding collective of the Voices of The Reclamation.Support the showStay updated on Aldo's current and future projects by signing up for his NewsletterOther Podcasts by Aldo B. Martin:Finding James Baldwin: The Magpie YearsJammin' on the One The Fatherhood Project YALD. The Po...
2022-01-1625 minAldo B. Martin Presents: The ReclamationUnpacking Episode 7 with Elena from 3BElena from 3B joins us as she shares with us her thoughts on episode 7. Aldo and Cousin Eddie brought up the idea of the "con man" and this subject triggered Elena to discuss the early days of her recruitment as a 12-13 year old girl. Join us for some laughs and conversation with Elena from 3B.Support the showStay updated on Aldo's current and future projects by signing up for his NewsletterOther Podcasts by Aldo B. Martin:Finding James Baldwin: The Magpie YearsJammin' on the One The Fatherhood Pr...
2022-01-1221 minAldo B. Martin Presents: The ReclamationEpisode 7: "I Thought I Was Ready To Answer That"(conversation with Aldo pt 4 of 5)Aldo and Cousin Eddie discuss how the public perceives religious cult members. The two also discuss recent examples of religious cults and how those examples reinforce the negative perception that the public has about cult members. Aldo then tells Eddie why this conversation about religious cults is important to him.Support the showStay updated on Aldo's current and future projects by signing up for his NewsletterOther Podcasts by Aldo B. Martin:Finding James Baldwin: The Magpie YearsJammin' on the One The Fatherhood Pr...
2022-01-0924 minAldo B. Martin Presents: The ReclamationUnpacking Episode 6 with Elena from 3BPrayer nights and separatism. Join us as Elena from 3B recounts her thoughts on the 3rd part of our interview with Dr. Melton. Support the showStay updated on Aldo's current and future projects by signing up for his NewsletterOther Podcasts by Aldo B. Martin:Finding James Baldwin: The Magpie YearsJammin' on the One The Fatherhood Project YALD. The PodcastSo...Tell Me About Your PodcastTo get in touch with Aldo, you can find him on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook
2022-01-0522 minAldo B. Martin Presents: The ReclamationEpisode 6 - The Full Range of Humanity - Conversation with Dr. Melton pt IIIWe conclude our conversation with Dr. Melton as she begins to tell the beginning of what made he want to leave the organization. Support the showStay updated on Aldo's current and future projects by signing up for his NewsletterOther Podcasts by Aldo B. Martin:Finding James Baldwin: The Magpie YearsJammin' on the One The Fatherhood Project YALD. The PodcastSo...Tell Me About Your PodcastTo get in touch with Aldo, you can find him on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook
2022-01-0220 minAldo B. Martin Presents: The ReclamationUnpacking Episode 5 with Elena from 3BElena from 3B gives her thoughts on episode 5. She describes how the interview with Dr. Melton resonated with her in terms of forging relationships with fellow church members and how the church played a roll in her mental health. Support the showStay updated on Aldo's current and future projects by signing up for his NewsletterOther Podcasts by Aldo B. Martin:Finding James Baldwin: The Magpie YearsJammin' on the One The Fatherhood Project YALD. The PodcastSo...Tell Me About Your PodcastTo get in to...
2021-12-2919 minAldo B. Martin Presents: The ReclamationEpisode 5 - Bodies in the Seats - Conversation with Dr. Melton pt IIOur conversation with Dr. Melton continues as she now begins to describe how she was introduced to the organization and gives reason for why she joined. Support the showStay updated on Aldo's current and future projects by signing up for his NewsletterOther Podcasts by Aldo B. Martin:Finding James Baldwin: The Magpie YearsJammin' on the One The Fatherhood Project YALD. The PodcastSo...Tell Me About Your PodcastTo get in touch with Aldo, you can find him on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook
2021-12-2625 min