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It's In the Code Ep. 95: Fieldnotes for Surviving a Family Cult Part I
It's In the Code Ep. 95: Fieldnotes for Surviving a Family Cult Part I
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Apr 17, 2024
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In this episode, Dan interviews Michelle Down, author of Forager: Fieldnotes for Surviving a Family Cult, about her experiences and insights growing up in an extreme high-control religious community founded by her grandfather. Michelle helps us understand some of the dynamics of high-control religion, considers the role that coded language plays in such religion, and highlights the extreme focus on unity within such communities.
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In this episode, Dan interviews Michelle Down, author of Forager: Fieldnotes for Surviving a Family Cult, about her experiences and insights growing up in an extreme high-control religious community founded by her grandfather. Michelle helps us understand some of the dynamics of high-control religion, considers the role that coded language plays in such religion, and highlights the extreme focus on unity within such communities.
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Order Brad's book: https://bookshop.org/a/95982/9781506482163
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Released:
Apr 17, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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