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Sound Biblical Doctrine - Covington, VATimeJoin us in 2026 as we start by discussing time and how we can use our time in 2026 to glorify God!
2026-01-0522 minSound Biblical Doctrine - Covington, VAJoseph son of Jacob (Part 2 of a 2 part series)Please join us as we continue our discussion of Joseph, the son of Jacob! Join us as we continue to analyze what the Bible says of Joseph.
2025-12-1522 minSound Biblical Doctrine - Covington, VAJoseph son of Jacob (Part 1 of a 2 part series)Join us as we begin a discussion on the life of Joseph according to the book of Genesis! This is part 1 of a 2 part series.
2025-12-0124 min2025-11-0323 minSound Biblical Doctrine - Covington, VA3 Men on the CrossJoin us as we discuss the 3 men on the cross!
2025-10-0623 minSound Biblical Doctrine - Covington, VAMiraclesJoin us as we discuss the topic of Biblical miracles!
2025-09-0134 minSound Biblical Doctrine - Covington, VAPre-MillennialismPlease join us as we discuss the idea of pre-millennialism. Is this a Biblical truth? Tune in to find out.
2025-08-0420 minSound Biblical Doctrine - Covington, VALessons from RuthJoin us as we discuss the book of Ruth and the lessons we can learn from it!
2025-07-0731 minSound Biblical Doctrine - Covington, VAThe Beginning and the EndJesus says that He is the Alpha and Omega. Join us this month on our podcast as we discuss the beginning and the end!
2025-06-0226 minSound Biblical Doctrine - Covington, VAWhat Happens When a Person DiesThis is a very special episode! Tune in to learn what the Bible has to say about what happens when a person dies.
2025-05-0520 minSound Biblical Doctrine - Covington, VAComparison of the 1st and 2nd Destructions of Jerusalem (Part 3 of a 3 part series)Join us as we conclude our 3 part series on Jerusalem. In this episode, we compare the first and second destructions of Jerusalem.
2025-04-0722 minSound Biblical Doctrine - Covington, VA2nd Destruction of Jerusalem (Part 2 of a 3 part series)Join us as we continue this series by discussing the 2nd destruction of Jerusalem which occurred in 70AD.
2025-03-0325 minSound Biblical Doctrine - Covington, VA1st Destruction of Jerusalem (Part 1 of a 3 part series)Join us as we begin a 3 part study concerning the destructions of Jerusalem (586BC and 70AD). In this episode, we discuss the 586BC destruction.
2025-02-0323 minSound Biblical Doctrine - Covington, VATemptationJoin us as we discuss ways you can overcome temptation in 2025!
2025-01-0621 minSound Biblical Doctrine - Covington, VAReasons for Hope and Thankfulness in 2025Join us as we discuss reasons to have hope and be thankful while going into 2025.
2024-12-3025 minSound Biblical Doctrine - Covington, VAChurch of Christ in the 21st Century - Lesson 13Join us as we conclude our study of the church of Christ in the 21st century by discussing the church's responsibility to evangelize.
2024-12-2324 minSound Biblical Doctrine - Covington, VAChurch of Christ in the 21st Century - Lesson 12Join us as we discuss embodying Christ!
2024-12-1628 minSound Biblical Doctrine - Covington, VAChurch of Christ in the 21st Century - Lesson 11Join us as we continue our study of the church of the Bible. In this episode, we discuss giving.
2024-12-0932 minSound Biblical Doctrine - Covington, VAChurch of Christ in the 21st Century - Lesson 10Join us as we study the church as described by the Bible. In this episode, we focus on the act of worship of prayer.
2024-12-0227 minSound Biblical Doctrine - Covington, VAChurch of Christ in the 21st Century - Lesson 9Please join us as we continue our study of the Lord's church! In this episode, we focus on the necessity of preaching as an act of worship of the church.
2024-11-2531 minSound Biblical Doctrine - Covington, VAChurch of Christ in the 21st Century - Lesson 8Please join us as we continue our study on the church of Christ in the 21st Century. In this episode, we discuss singing.
2024-11-1832 minSound Biblical Doctrine - Covington, VAChurch of Christ in the 21st Century - Lesson 7Please join us as we continue our study of the Lord's church! This week, we begin discussing the acts of worship of the body beginning with the partaking of the Lord's Supper.
2024-11-1131 minSound Biblical Doctrine - Covington, VAChurch of Christ in the 21st Century - Lesson 6Please join us as we continue our study of the chuch of Christ (the church that Christ built - not a denomination) in the 21st Century! In this episode, we discuss the role of deacons in the organization of the church as defined by God's Holy Word.
2024-11-0431 minSound Biblical Doctrine - Covington, VAChurch of Christ in the 21st Century - Lesson 5Join us as we continue our study of the Church of Christ in the 21st Century. In this episode, we begin looking at the organization of His church. Please listen in as we discuss the eldership described in the Bible.
2024-10-2829 min
Under Further ReviewWorld Series Preview, Jerry Blevins Interview, NFL Picks | Ep 25Join us for an action-packed episode as we dive into the thrilling world of sports! In this week’s episode, we cover a range of topics from the World Series to the NFL season so far.MLB Playoffs/World Series Preview:We take a look at the matchup between two historic franchises - the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers. Steve believes this was a forced series because the Rangers and Diamondbacks WS was barely watched last year. The evidence is there with the Ohtani and Judge commercials during the championship series!...
2024-10-272h 15Sound Biblical Doctrine - Covington, VAChurch of Christ in the 21st Century - Lesson 4Join us as we continue our study of the Church of Christ in the 21st Century! The Church of Christ is not a denomination, rather it is the church of the Bible that Christ established. Please join us as we study how one can become a member of the church that Christ bought with His blood (Acts 20:28).
2024-10-2129 minSound Biblical Doctrine - Covington, VAChurch of Christ in the 21st Century - Lesson 3Join us as we continue our study of the church of Christ in the 21st century. In this episode, we discuss that there is only 1 church.
2024-10-1430 minSound Biblical Doctrine - Covington, VAChurch of Christ in the 21st Century - Lesson 2Join us as we continue our study of the church that Christ built. In this lesson we discuss how members of His church are to be servants.
2024-10-0728 minSound Biblical Doctrine - Covington, VAChurch of Christ in the 21st Century - Lesson 1Join us as we begin a study about the church that Christ built! In Lesson 1, we discuss how Jesus is our King and that the church is His Kingdom.
2024-09-3030 minSound Biblical Doctrine - Covington, VAPencilsJoin us as we compare a few principles of Christianity to a pencil!
2024-09-2322 min2024-09-1619 minSound Biblical Doctrine - Covington, VAValidity of the BibleJoin us as we study the important topic of the validity of the Bible. Is the Bible true, can it be trusted?
2024-09-0909 minSound Biblical Doctrine - Covington, VASodom and GomorrahJoin us as we study the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah. How they were once cities in excellent condition, but how their rebellion towards God ultimately led to their destruction.
2024-09-0227 minSound Biblical Doctrine - Covington, VACompassion and ResponsibilityJoin us as we look at 3 examples concerning the topics of compassion and responsibility!
2024-08-2623 minSound Biblical Doctrine - Covington, VAThe ScapegoatJoin us as we study the scapegoat in Leviticus 16.
2024-08-1909 minSound Biblical Doctrine - Covington, VARaising the DeadJoin us as we study how God raises us from the dead spiritually!
2024-08-1221 minSound Biblical Doctrine - Covington, VARenewalJoin us as we discuss the topic of renewal using 2 Timothy 1 as our guide.
2024-08-0523 minSound Biblical Doctrine - Covington, VAHomeFaithful Christians have a home waiting on them that will be far superior to anything this world has to offer. Please join us as we discuss this topic.
2024-07-2916 minSound Biblical Doctrine - Covington, VARelying Solely Upon Man's FeelingsCan we rely solely on man's feelings for spiritual matters? Join us as we study this topic.
2024-07-2222 minSound Biblical Doctrine - Covington, VAIntertestamental Period and the Herod's of the Bible - Part 4Join us for the conclusion on our study of the Intertestamental Period and the Herod's of the Bible!
2024-07-1522 minSound Biblical Doctrine - Covington, VAIntertestamental Period and the Herod's of the Bible - Part 3Join us as we continue our study of the intertestamental period and the Herod's of the Bible!
2024-07-0820 minSound Biblical Doctrine - Covington, VAIntertestamental Period and the Herod's of the Bible - Part 2Join us as we continue our study of the Intertestamental Period and the Herod's of the Bible.
2024-07-0117 minSound Biblical Doctrine - Covington, VAIntertestamental Period and the Herod's of the Bible - Part 1Join us as we begin a study on the intertestamental period and the Herod's of the Bible!
2024-06-2414 minSound Biblical Doctrine - Covington, VACharacter Study of Daniel - Part 2Join us as we continue our study of Daniel!
2024-06-1726 minSound Biblical Doctrine - Covington, VACharacter Study of Daniel - Part 1Tune in as we begin a brief character study of Daniel! This episode contains part 1 of 2.
2024-06-1027 minSound Biblical Doctrine - Covington, VAElementary Truths of Christianity - Eternal JudgmentThis is the conclusion of our study of the elementary truths of Christianity according to Hebrews. Please join us as we discuss the eternal judgment.
2024-06-0322 minSound Biblical Doctrine - Covington, VAElementary Truths of Christianity - Resurrection of the Dead (Part 2)Join us as we continue our study of the elementary truths of Christianity according to Hebrews! In this episode, we continue our study on the resurrection of the dead.
2024-05-2720 minSound Biblical Doctrine - Covington, VAElementary Truths of Christianity - Resurrection of the Dead (Part 1)Join us as we continue our study of the elementary truths of Christianity according to Hebrews! In this episode, we focus on the resurrection of the dead.
2024-05-2023 minSound Biblical Doctrine - Covington, VAElementary Truths of Christianity - Laying on of HandsTune in as we continue our study of the elementary truths of Christianity according to Hebrews 5:11-6:3! In this episode, we discuss the laying on of hands.
2024-05-1319 minSound Biblical Doctrine - Covington, VAElementary Truths of Christianity - BaptismJoin us as we continue our study of the elementary truths of Christianity according to Hebrews 5:11 - 6:3. In this episode, we discuss the elementary truth of baptism.
2024-05-0623 minSound Biblical Doctrine - Covington, VAElementary Truths of Christianity - Faith in GodTune in as we continue our study of the elementary truths of Christianity according to Hebrews! In this episode, we discuss the necessity for faith in God and what that looks like.
2024-04-2923 minSound Biblical Doctrine - Covington, VAElementary Truths of Christianity - RepentanceJoin us as we continue our study on the elementary truths of Christianity according to Hebrews 5:11 - 6:3. In this episode, we discuss the Biblical details of repentance.
2024-04-2216 minSound Biblical Doctrine - Covington, VAElementary Truths of Christianity - ChristJoin us as we begin a study of the elementary truths of Christianity according to Hebrews 5:11 - 6:3. In this episode, we'll discuss our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ as the Hebrew writer states that the elementary truths revolve around Him.
2024-04-1522 minSound Biblical Doctrine - Covington, VAGod's Plan of SalvationTune in as we learn about God's plan of salvation according to the Holy Bible!
2024-04-0828 minSound Biblical Doctrine - Covington, VAThe Importance of Staying True to God's WordTune in to hear why it is important to stay true to the Word of God.
2024-04-0125 minSound Biblical Doctrine - Covington, VAIntroductionThis introductory episode will tell you what our podcast will entail! Tune in to hear sound Biblical doctrine!
2024-03-2107 min
Life After MLMEpisode 189 : Lianne ComeauLianne is a French Canadian living in New Brunswick who's been in more MLMs than she can keep track of. From a couple of solid US-based standards, to some exclusive Canadian brands even I had never heard of, Lianne paints us a picture of a young woman trying to find her place in the world with the limited resources available to her. Past abusive relationships, the uncertainty of Military life, and working emotional baggage made Lianne resilient and strong, so a couple of Pyramid Schemes aren't going to keep her down, just don't promise her a hat....
2023-09-241h 20Life After MLMEpisode 188 : Sam*This episode discusses topics that may be triggering to some including, purity culture, sex and sexuality. Please use descretion when listening.*Sam reached out to me to add another level of understanding to the complicated topic of Purity Culture and how those teachings in our childhood affect us and our choices as adults. Our conversation leads us down a path filled with soapboxes, empowerment, and laughing through the trauma as we unpack the here and now.Show NotesThe Princess and The Kiss - https://www.christianbook.com/the-princess-and-the-kiss/jennie-bishop/9780871628688/pd/628686...
2023-09-171h 24Life After MLMEpisode 187 : SteveSteve joined Amway over 20 years ago, as a young naive man, looking for a steady income. Back then he was focus on building his products business, eventually making it to Emerald, but not seeing the same profits from others around him who had more of a "Tools" focus. It wasn't until Steve started asking questions nobody wanted to answer that he started taking a closer look at where the money was coming from.Show NotesAmway Systems - https://www.amwaywiki.com/Active_Amway_Business_Support_SystemsAmway in the 1990's - https...
2023-09-101h 25Life After MLMEpisode 186 : Emma & Grand RapidsGrowing up in the Grand Rapids Michigan area, Amway is a part of every day normal life. Even if you're not a fan, it's almost literally impossible not to support the company in some way. From the medical research facilities, to the concert halls and arenas, the Devos/Van Andel family have made their mark on West Michigan in more ways than one. Emma shares some of her experiences growing up surrounded by Amway, and some interesting inside looks into the lives of MLM billionaires.Show NotesGrand Rapid/Ada Township Slide Show - TBD
2023-09-0357 minLife After MLMEpisode 185 : Pastor Rob*This episode includes conversations about Purity Culture, sex and the AIDS crisis and is considered 18+ in content. Please use discretion when listening.*I never thought in a million years that I would be making an episode on Life After MLM about sex, but when Pastor Rob reached out to me to agree with my takes on the dangers of Purity Culture and how he can use the bible to prove it, I jumped at the chance. I mean sex is the only reason any of us are here, and to demonize it and twist scripture to fit...
2023-08-271h 00Life After MLMEpisode 184 : Courtney HarwoodIf you know your LuLaHistory you know Courtney Harwood, the first "mentor" to leave featured in both LuLaRich and the Vice Documentary. A sit down with Courtney is probably one of my most requested interviews and it wasn't until recently that we could really find the time to make that happen. It's been almost 2 years since LuLaRich dropped and I wanted to catch up, put some rumors to rest, get the tea that was TOO HOT for Amazon and see what she was up to. And in TRUE Courtney fashion, she did NOT disappoint.Show Notes
2023-08-201h 36Life After MLMEpisode 183 : Cindy AdamsAs a self proclaimed "MLM Addict in Recovery", Cindy Adams has jumped through a lot of hoops in the name of Boss Babery. From attending to many in-home parties to count, to traveling internationally across the country, she's made a lot of Hunbot level choices. So when she reached out with a story about almost getting roped into Amway as a teen, (and that's just the beginning!) I knew we had to chat. Cindy brings the shock, the cringe and the belly laughs as we recount her time in MLM.Show NotesMy Fave MLM...
2023-08-131h 09Life After MLMEpisode 182 : Jordan Holmes*Content Warning : This episode talks about The No Name Fellowship and discusses the death of a child, among other cult abuses. Please use discretion when listening.*Shortly after Stacey's episode came out I got an email from another survivor of the "No Name Fellowship" who had even more to add to the story. With very little information about this group out there, any additional pieces to the puzzle would be helpful in understanding the complex cult; but I did NOT expect what was waiting for me on the other side of the microphone, and how an hour...
2023-08-061h 00Life After MLMEpisode 181 : Olivia WhippleHave you ever heard a Hun proclaim they owned their own business, with silently screaming inside that joining an MLM isn't the same thing as being a business owner? Have you ever been curious about some of the less obvious things a real small business owner would be concerned about that might never cross the mind of someone in an MLM? Well you're in luck! Olivia is an internal auditor by trade, who also fell prey to an MLM and quickly saw how the scam can pull you in. Now she runs a successful business of her own and...
2023-07-301h 37Life After MLMEpisode 180 : Russ Nielsen Returns!A couple months ago, Russ came to me with an idea I fully supported; attending a motivational coaching seminar with a starry-eyed friend to keep him safe from being scammed. Spending a good chunk of change on the largest VIP ticket, he agreed to keep his eyes peeled, take notes and report back, but Russ's expectation verses his reality were two entirely different things.Show NotesAspire Tour - https://www.aspiretour.com/homeAspire Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/aspiretour/Out of MLM - https://outofmlm.info/...
2023-07-2356 minLife After MLMEpisode 179 : Andrea Dunlop*Content Warning: This episode deals with Medical Child Abuse, including examples and descriptions of actual abuse in MbP cases. Please use caution when listening.*In continuing our education into the exploitation of children, I invited my friend Andrea Dunlop on the show to open up the conversation about Medical Child Abuse. Andrea is the host of the podcast Nobody Should Believe Me which deals in the victims stories and education surrounding "Factitious Disorder Imposed on Another" or as it's more commonly known, Munchausen by Proxy. In our chat we cover the red flags to keep your eyes on...
2023-07-161h 20Life After MLMEpisode 178 : Nikieta and Asha*Content Warning : This episode deals with heavy topics such as religious trauma, mentions of child abuse, trafficking and SA allegations, and domestic violence. Please use caution when listening.*Nikieta and Asha were both members of ICOC, or The International Churches of Christ - a dangerous religious cult with ties to child abuse and running a religious pyramid scheme. Both were young women entering college when they were recruited just 8 years apart, in eerily similar stories. Now on the other side of deconstruction, they are working though religious trauma, finding themselves again and surprisingly owe the eye opening...
2023-07-091h 27Life After MLMEpisode 177 : Sarah VanTassalSarah joined Scentsy because she wanted a family vacation, and somehow found herself in the owner's direct downline, without much help or guidance. As Sarah climbed the ranks to SuperStar Consultant she started to noticed something fishy, consultants breaking the rules, out spending each other on stock, buying ranks, and literally faking it until they make it. When she experiences some huge life changes, Sarah throws herself into Scentsy, and spirals into the darkest time of her life.Show Notes/r AntiMLM : Scentsy - https://www.reddit.com/r/antiMLM/comments/hpacfz/scentsy_is_an...
2023-07-021h 11Life After MLMEpisode 176 : Shiny Happy People - Tara and Floyd OathoutIn the Amazon Prime Video DocuSeries Shiny Happy People we meet Tara and Floyd Oathout, two former homeschoolers whose love story started in the electronics section at Walmart. I was instantly charmed by their sarcastic wit and loving banter and knew they had a much bigger story than the show had room for. Through amazing adversity, and over coming some of the darkest times at true rock bottom, these two have held strong and both fought their way back from the nearly dead.*If you can't get enough of these two, this episode includes an Exclusive Member...
2023-06-251h 30Life After MLMEpisode 175 : Kendyl*This episode contains topics that may be triggering to some, including religious trauma, purity culture, infertility and sex education. Please use discretion when listening.*Growing up as the only daughter in a deeply religious Baptist home was an interesting experience for Kendyl. Her father was strict and adhered to the principles of Christian "Purity Culture", a fact made evident to her by all the double standards she was witnessing. As she grew older and gained more autonomy, Kendyl started to unpack years of hypocrisy, shame, and religious trauma, choosing to understand the systems that made her who...
2023-06-181h 23Life After MLMEpisode 174 : Kristin "Baker Bettie" HoffmanBefore Kristin Hoffman made her name as "Baker Bettie", she was fresh out of culinary school and looking for her dream job. One day she happened upon a Craigslist Ad that seemed too good to be true (as they often are) and took a chance on a family needing a private chef for a child with a special needs diet. But what Kristin signed up for and what Kristin actually got, were two very different scenarios.Show NotesFollow Kristin! - Instagram | Facebook | TikTok | WebsiteBettie's Chicago - https://bettieschicago.com/...
2023-06-1150 minLife After MLMEpisode 173 : Stacey Sudduth*Content Warning - This episode contains stories about extreme physical child abuse and neglect, including death. Please use caution when listening.*Stacey was just a small child when her family joined a non denominational Christian church without an official name. As time went on, the group got more extreme, prepping for "The End Times" and engaging in publiFc spankings. It wasn't until a young boy at the church died, that the outside world was forced to get involved, and Stacey's family was in the middle of it. Through years of therapy and internal work, Stacey is finally...
2023-06-041h 00Life After MLMEpisode 172 : Samantha D'AmelioSamantha was a casino cocktail waitress, working the graveyard shift when she decided to change her direction in life and go into real estate. After getting her license and becoming a realtor she was introduced to eXp Realty and joined a local broker. Samantha and I go down the rabbit hole of MLM Real Estate - yes, there truly is an MLM for EVERYTHING! - answer some questions as to how Real Estate MLMs are different than the already complicated world of Real Estate, and even her talk about her time through the ringer in LuLaRoe and Piphany.
2023-05-281h 20Life After MLMEpisode 171 : Shannon McLayShannon McLay is the host of Martinis and Your Money and the Founder and CEO of The Financial Gym, a personal financial services company. So many people leaving MLM feel lost and confused about how to fix the mess that was made and aren't sure where to look, or how to start. It's a scary and taboo subject and Shannon wants to take the shame and emotions out of it so we can better understand how our money works. How do you get out of debt? Is bankruptcy the best solution? Do I have options? How can we teach...
2023-05-211h 20
Love That Guy!Steven Ogg - Forced BuddhismToday we enter into the mind of Steven Ogg. Steven Is a Canadian born actor whose work in Film and TV is always compelling and never forgetable. Steven takes us on journey inside his crazy, artist brain. He talks about growing up in Canada, a life obsessed with art and making his way in the United States to be one of the most compelling charactor actors working today. Ogg speaks about "Forced Buddhism" as a way of living life. He talks about manifesting work and how he best is yet to come. Please join us...
2023-02-171h 00Life After MLMEpisode 140 - #IGotOut Part 1
This month we are teaming up with igotout.org, throughout the month of November, follow along with us as we share education, survivor stories and ways you can join in on the movement. Each episode this month will include stories of cult survival, including the abuses described in Dr Steven Hassan's BITE Model. This episode in particular deals with covert abuse, along with a variety of triggering subject matter. Please use discretion when listening.
All month we asked for your #igotout stories and boy did you deliver! From comment threads on Instagram and TikTok to the emails, and messages...
2022-11-301h 04Life After MLMEpisode 139 : Gerette Buglion
This month we are teaming up with igotout.org, throughout the month of November, follow along with us as we share education, survivor stories and ways you can join in on the movement. Each episode this month will include stories of cult survival, including the abuses described in Dr Steven Hassan's BITE Model. This episode in particular deals with covert abuse, along with a variety of triggering subject matter. Please use discretion when listening.
Have an MLM CULT STORY to share? Email me! | Send a voice message! | Submit ANON These stories will be used in anthology episodes for Commercial...
2022-11-2752 minLife After MLMEpisode 138 : Heaven's Gate
This month we are teaming up with igotout.org, throughout the month of November, follow along with us as we share education, survivor stories and ways you can join in on the movement. Each episode this month will include stories of cult survival, including the abuses described in Dr Steven Hassan's BITE Model. This episode in particular deals with covert abuse, along with a variety of triggering subject matter. Please use discretion when listening.
Have an MLM CULT STORY to share? Email me! | Send a voice message! | Submit ANON These stories will be used in anthology episodes for Commercial...
2022-11-231h 03Life After MLMEpisode 137 : Spencer SchneiderThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Check out how you can save 10% on your first month of online therapy here.
This month we are teaming up with igotout.org, throughout the month of November, follow along with us as we share education, survivor stories and ways you can join in on the movement. Each episode this month will include stories of cult survival, including the abuses described in Dr Steven Hassan's BITE Model. Don't forget to submit your cult stories at outofmlm.info!
Spencer Schneider spent 23 years of his life in an elite Manhattan secret society, hidden in plain...
2022-11-2042 minLife After MLMEpisode 136 : The Amway Tools Cult
This month we are teaming up with igotout.org, throughout the month of November, follow along with us as we share education, survivor stories and ways you can join in on the movement. Each episode this month will include stories of cult survival, including the abuses described in Dr Steven Hassan's BITE Model.
Everyone knows about Amway, but what about the Tools Cult? It's been mentioned in many Amway episodes, but it's entire weight was largely unknown. So when fan of the show, and American Historian Sean Munger reached out with an episode idea, I was game. And after...
2022-11-161h 19Life After MLMEpisode 135 : Michelle & Paul
This month we are teaming up with igotout.org, throughout the month of November, follow along with us as we share education, survivor stories and ways you can join in on the movement. Each episode this month will include stories of cult survival, including the abuses described in Dr Steven Hassan's BITE Model. This episode in particular deals with covert abuse, along with a variety of triggering subject matter, including suicide and mental health crisis. Please use discretion when listening.
Michelle and Paul spent 10 years in Britt World Wide, a cult inside Amway that controlled every aspect of their...
2022-11-131h 56Life After MLMEpisode 134 : Rank Makers
This month we are teaming up with igotout.org, throughout the month of November, follow along with us as we share education, survivor stories and ways you can join in on the movement. Each episode this month will include stories of cult survival, including the abuses described in Dr Steven Hassan's BITE Model. This episode in particular deals with covert abuse, along with a variety of triggering subject matter. Please use discretion when listening.
I had no idea how bad Rank Makers was until I spoke to Julie Anderson. That chat lead me down a path uncovering shocking behavior...
2022-11-0938 minLife After MLMEpisode 133 : Jennifer Rajala
This month we are teaming up with igotout.org, throughout the month of November, follow along with us as we share education, survivor stories and ways you can join in on the movement. Each episode this month will include stories of cult survival, including the abuses described in Dr Steven Hassan's BITE Model. Please use discretion when listening.
Jennifer Rajala never expected she would find herself sitting across the screen from me, talking about her experiences in the top of not 1, but 2 simultaneous commercial cults. After her former coaching client came on the show to share her story, Jennifer...
2022-11-061h 36Life After MLMEpisode 114: Ance VanagaOne of the most vulnerable populations of people being sucked into MLM schemes are students, naïve, eager and looking for opportunity everywhere. That's how Ance Vanaga found herself in strange country at the age of 18, going door to door selling books for Southwestern Advantage, maybe the oldest MLM company we've found so far. Over the years of unpacking her experience, Ance started looking into the mental health side of it, and was shocked at what she discovered. So we sat down with each other and had some deep, enlightening and hilarious conversations about MLM's, cults, gaslighting and what w...
2022-07-311h 20Life After MLMEpisode 79: The Rise and Fall of LuLaRoeThis weeks sponsors are BetterHelp, Smile Brilliant and Best Fiends! Listeners of the show receive 10% off their first month of online therapy by visiting betterhelp.com/mlm as well as as exclusive holiday deal at Smile Brilliant when you use code LIFE at checkout! Don't forget to download Best Fiends on the Apple App Store, or Google Play today! Welcome to DAY 5 of 9 DAYS OF HOLIDAY MAGIC in the month of December! Named after the spirit of the season AND the MLM that was shut down by the FTC in 1974 after being found to...
2021-12-191h 04Life After MLMEpisode 61: LuLaBitch - Maelen - Part 2*The stories shared in LuLaBitch are our own personal experiences, opinions and allegations of our time in the cult LuLaRoe. Some accounts may be triggering. Please listen at your own discretion. This is meant as a companion series to the Amazon Docuseries, LuLaRich, and is in no way affiliated with the film.*We continue Maelen's story after the disaster of Vision 2017 broke the straw, and her dealing with leaving LuLaRoe and the 100% Buy Back cancelation nightmare. We discuss the culture in LuLaRoe, and what it was like being outside the target demographic, the tokenism, two faced lies...
2021-09-3048 min
Life After MLMEpisode 43: "Julie Smith"In this episode, we meet "Julie Smith" and she takes us through her journey into "becoming a Hun", while in the top 5% of two different MLMs. From her viewpoint, she got to experience the behavior MLM's don't tell you about; the true costs, what it really takes and what you've got to be willing to let go. As "Julie" tells her story, she recounts how she came to understand that while she was successful in MLM, it was at the expense of the "failures", and she knew she couldn't keep quiet any longer.Show Notes...
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The Steven Knight ShowThe Steven Knight Show (7/26/21) - Director Michael P. Blevins & Hot Topics!TONIGHT on an all new The Steven Knight Show we are back with the latest in MOVIE REVIEWS, SPORTS, FASHION and the BEST INDIE MUSIC out there. Then we welcome director Michael P. Blevins to discuss his film Digging To Death and other upcoming projects. Find out more. As always we will weigh in on the HOTTEST TOPICS everyone is talking about. There is A LOT to discuss. Remember now you can watch us at www.youtube.com/thestevenknightshow. It all goes down, Monday, July 26, 2021 at 10PM EST / 7PM PST.
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Life After MLMEpisode 39: Julie JoBefore Julie Jo was a major force in the AntiMLM TikTok community, she was an Arbonne Hun. She climbed the ranks within her MLM, and qualified for that coveted White Mercedes. Julie breaks down what it takes to get there and how much that "FREE CAR" really costs. We also chat about TikTok, the AntiMLM community, cult tactics, and what we do about all those "haters" we get.*If you're catching us in real time, head over to TikTok for a dual live chat about the episode!*Show NotesJulie's TikTok! https://www...
2021-06-2047 min
Life After MLMEpisode 36: Rebecca - Once Upon a Biz - Part 2In the conclusion of Rebecca's story, we get a bit deeper into the cult aspects and what she started to see and experience. While her new life as a mom was keeping her busy, and her husband's new career kept him away from the weekly team meetings, things with Amway began to unravel. Rebecca and I discuss different elements of the BITE Model that she personally knew were happening, what it's like to buy your rank, and how "Diamonds" are REALLY made.Show NotesOnce Upon a Biz Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/onceuponabiz/
2021-06-081h 00
Life After MLMEpisode 26: Amanda Sekiguchi - Part 2In the conclusion of Amanda's story, we finish up the BITE model and talk about the artificial "mentorship" and friendships of MLM. Once she understood what was actually happening, she became fiercely protective of her groups outside of Amway and started to realize that this wasn't what she signed up for. Her and her husband decided that it was time to leave, and shortly after things began to change.Show NotesSteven Hassan’s BITE Model of Authoritarian Control - https://freedomofmind.com/cult-mind-control/bite-model/LAMLM : The BITE Model with Josie Naikoi Part 1...
2021-05-0354 min
Life After MLMEpisode 25: Amanda Sekiguchi - Part 1Amanda and her husband were newly transplanted into Southern California for work, and looking for some mentorship and direction in life when she met a nice girl offering just that at a coffee shop. She was quickly swept up into the controlling nature of the oldest MLM in the world, Amway. Amanda and I talk about what life was like inside the cult, the BITE Model, and Amway's odd fixation on married couples and The American Dream.Show NotesJosie Naikoi "Not the Good Girl" - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4DMThX0F-h6F1...
2021-05-021h 00
Life After MLMEpisode 20: Josie Naikoi - The BITE Model - Part 2Josie and I finish up the BITE Model in part 2, diving into the Informational and Emotional control of commercial cults. Afterwards we discuss the DSA and politics in MLM, an inside perspective into those "free" perks, the culture and dynamics of the top of the pyramid, and a little personal chat and look into our lives outside of our Anti MLM advocacy efforts.Show NotesSteven Hassan's BITE Model - https://freedomofmind.com/cult-mind-control/bite-model/DC Talk - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DC_TalkBruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic...
2021-04-1558 min
Life After MLMEpisode 19: Josie Naikoi - The BITE Model - Part 1You asked, and we answered! In this bonus episode, I talk to AntiMLM Advocate, "Not the Good Girl", Josie Naikoi about her time in MLM as the Top 1%, and our favorite topic to ramble on about, the BITE model.Show NotesNot the Good Girl - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4DMThX0F-h6F1nzCbp6shw/featuredCombatting Cult Mind Control by Steven Hassan - https://amzn.to/3uLhYco"Because of Deanne" - https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/becauseofdeanne/TikTok Hun - https://www.tiktok.com/@danascentedlifestyle...
2021-04-141h 02
Life After MLMEpisode 16: Robert L. FitzPatrick - Anatomy of a Pyramid Scheme - Part 2In part 2, Robert and I finish up our analysis into the differences between MLMs and Pyramid Schemes, answer some questions from our listeners, discuss what the future of the Anti-MLM movement looks like and how to achieve the cohesive message that we both believe will change the future of how people view and understand Multi Level Marketing on a fundamental level.Show Notes:Ponzinomics by Robert L. FitzPatrick - https://amzn.to/3tWutRSFalse Profits: Seeking Financial and Spiritual Deliverance in Multi-Level Marketing and Pyramid Schemes - https://amzn.to/3wr4Yu7
2021-04-081h 11
Life After MLMEpisode 15: Robert L. FitzPatrick - Anatomy of a Pyramid Scheme - Part 1This is the bonus episode I have been waiting to record forever! I always enjoy all my conversations with Robert, because he's so knowledgeable on this subject and we have a great time talking about swindles, scams, tricks and flimflams. After I finished reading Ponzinomics, I immediately emailed Robert and asked him if he would be willing to talk with me on the podcast about his chapter "Anatomy of a Pyramid Scheme", so we can really define what differences there are between Pyramid Schemes and Multi Level Marketing. I think you know where this is going...Show...
2021-04-071h 18
Life After MLMEpisode 12: Lynzee Abel - Part 2In Part two, Lynzee and I spill A LOT of tea. We get into the nitty gritty details about our collective time in LuLaRoe and dish some gossip about what we experienced, including the LuLaRoe Cruise, what it's like to go to Mark and Deanne's house, the drama of the failed Noir launch and a couple juicy bits more. Lynzee shares her realization about the similarities she saw in Piphany, and what her "final straw" was. Life after MLM for Lynzee includes her continued education and a Marie Kondo style deep clean.Show NotesLuLaRoe...
2021-03-291h 18
Closet Talks! With Dylan and Steven"6 Ways to Maintain Mental Peace"In this episode of Closet Talks, Dylan joins Steven via FaceTime while he broadcasts from Texas. They're joined by Michael Blevins, Steven's Brother-In-Law and Steven's parents, Rick and Lori.
2020-08-181h 04
Nick Blevins Family Ministry Podcast: Children | Youth | Students | NextGenEpisode 135: How to Recruit & Retain Volunteers with Steven Knight
In this episode, I talk with Steven Knight about how to recruit volunteers. Steven talks about some boosts they do throughout the year and then gets really practical with the steps we need to be taking each week to build relationships and connect with potential volunteers. We then dive into what it looks like to create a great culture to serve in and how to retain those volunteers.
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2019-02-1244 min