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Interview Episode: Grace J. Adams and Poia Alpha, Former Branch Davidians

Interview Episode: Grace J. Adams and Poia Alpha, Former Branch Davidians

FromLet's Talk About Sects


Interview Episode: Grace J. Adams and Poia Alpha, Former Branch Davidians

FromLet's Talk About Sects

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Length:
55 minutes
Released:
Dec 18, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Grace J. Adams and Poia Alpha are two sisters from New Zealand, who joined David Koresh’s Branch Davidians in the 1980s along with their other sister, the younger Rebecca. Poia left the sect in early 1990, and Grace in late 1991. Rebecca remained with the group at the compound in Waco, Texas, and perished in the fire of April 1993. Grace and Poia have recently released their memoir, called ‘Hearken O Daughter’, and I caught up with them on a recent trip to Auckland.Special Guest: Grace J. Adams and Poia Alpha.Further information available on each episode page at www.ltaspod.com.If you have been personally affected by involvement in a cult, or would like to support those who have been, you can find support or donate to Cult Information and Family Support if you’re in Australia (via www.cifs.org.au), and you can find resources outside of Australia with the International Cultic Studies Association (via www.icsahome.com).If you or someone you know is in crisis or needs support right now, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14 in Australia, or find your local crisis centre via the International Association for Suicide Prevention website at www.iasp.info.Links:Hearken O Daughter — by Grace J. Adams and Poia Alpha, 2018Take Back Your Life: Recovering from Cults and Abusive Relationships — by Janja Lalich and Madeleine Tobias, Bay Tree Publishing, 2006 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Released:
Dec 18, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

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Let's Talk About Sects is an award-winning monthly podcast focusing on a different cult each episode. Sarah takes a storytelling, deep dive approach, looking at the history of a sect's leaders, the recruitment of members, their experiences, psychological aspects, and notable incidents during its existence.You can support us on Patreon, with a one-off donation, and on Pozible.“A fascinating and well-researched look into cults and the charismatic leaders behind them.”Peter Wells, The Sydney Morning Herald, May 2019“A fantastic examination of sects, cults, and religion… a fact-based program that’ll hook you in and keep you coming back for more.”Zach Johnston, Uproxx, February 2019“Cleverly named, meticulously researched.”Elena Nicolaou, Refinery29, December 2018“The best podcast of its kind – I can’t wait for another episode!”Apple Podcasts review from a US listener“I study cults and sects and for this reason listen to many podcasts on these subjects. This one is by far the best.”Apple Podcasts review from a US listener“Best podcast about cults I’ve found.”Apple Podcasts review from an Australian listener See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.