Hidden Cults
By Nik Hunter
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Episodes: 54
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From silent compounds to subway attacks, from charismatic prophets to catastrophic ends, Hidden Cults is a documentary-style podcast that digs deep into the world's most extreme, elusive, and explosive fringe groups. Each episode unpacks a different cult with investigative depth, emotional clarity, and gripping storytelling. You'll hear the full timeline: from the origins and ideology, to the rise of control, to the final descent into chaos. We're not here for the sensational. We're here for the truth. If you've ever wondered how ordinary people fall into extraordinary belief systems, and what happens when those systems implode, you're in the right place. New episodes weekly. Listener stories always welcome. Anonymity guaranteed.
Listener stories: hiddencultspodcast@gmail.com
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United Kingdom
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International Resources
- International Cultic Studies Association (ICSA)
https://www.icsahome.com
Provides information, recovery support, referrals, and events for survivors and concerned families. - Open Minds Foundation
https://www.openmindsfoundation.org
Offers education and support about undue influence and manipulative organizations. - The Hotline (USA – Domestic Abuse)
https://www.thehotline.org
📞 1-800-799-7233 — 24/7 support for victims of domestic, emotional, and religious abuse. - Freedom of Mind Resource Center (Steven Hassan)
https://freedomofmind.com
Resources on cult recovery, exit counseling, and mind control education. - FaithTrust Institute
https://www.faithtrustinstitute.org
Support and resources for survivors of religious abuse, especially within faith communities.
- Cult Recovery Hotline (ICSA)
📞 1-239-514-3081
Referral and support line for ex-members, families, and researchers. - RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)
https://www.rainn.org
📞 1-800-656-4673 — Confidential support for trauma survivors.
- Cult & Trauma Support Resources 🧠
- Info-Cult / Info-Secte (Montreal-based, Canada-wide) Website: https://infosecte.org
- Phone: 📞 514-274-2333
- Email: infosecte@qc.aira.com
- Canada’s leading organization for individuals and families affected by cults, coercive groups, and spiritual abuse.
- Offers confidential support, referrals, and information in English and French.
United Kingdom
- The Family Survival Trust
https://familysurvivaltrust.org
Support and advocacy for those affected by cults and coercive control. - Cults Information Centre and Family Support
https://cults.org.uk
UK-based information and guidance for cult survivors and families. - Mind UK (Mental Health Support)
https://www.mind.org.uk
📞 0300 123 3393 — Non-judgmental mental health advice and support.
- Cult Information and Family Support (CIFS)
https://www.cifs.org.au
National support for individuals and families affected by cults.
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Ep.52 Gloriavale Christian Community
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May 03, 2026 |
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Ep.51 Hare Krishna Movement (ISKCON)
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Apr 26, 2026 |
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Ep.50 Alamo Christian Foundation
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Apr 19, 2026 |
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Ep.49 Remnant Fellowship
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Apr 12, 2026 |
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Ep.48 House of Prayer Cult (Achill Island)
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Apr 05, 2026 |
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Ep.47 Universe People
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Mar 29, 2026 |
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Ep.46 University of Cosmic Intelligence
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Mar 22, 2026 |
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Ep.45 Church Universal and Triumphant
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Mar 15, 2026 |
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Ep.44 Fiat Lux (Uriella)
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Mar 08, 2026 |
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Ep.43 The Source Family (Father Yod)
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Mar 01, 2026 |
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Ep.42 The Bergholz Community (Samuel Mullet)
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Feb 22, 2026 |
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Ep.41 Fountain of the World
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Feb 15, 2026 |
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Ep.40 EDUCO (Tony Quinn)
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Feb 08, 2026 |
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Ep.39 Love Has Won
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Feb 01, 2026 |
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Ep.38 New Light of God
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Jan 25, 2026 |
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Ep.37 Odaeyang (Five Oceans) Cult
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Jan 18, 2026 |
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Ep.36 The Family (Australia)
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Jan 11, 2026 |
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Ep.35 The Twelve Tribes (Messianic Communities)
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Jan 04, 2026 |
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Ep.34 The School of Prophets
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Dec 28, 2025 |
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Ep.33 The House of Yahweh
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Dec 21, 2025 |
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Ep.32 The Love Family
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Dec 14, 2025 |
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Listener Stories: Terrence’s Life in The Way
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Dec 09, 2025 |
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Ep.31 The Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN)
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Dec 07, 2025 |
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Ep.30 The Black Hammer Organization
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Nov 30, 2025 |
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Ep.29 Order of Nine Angles (O9A)
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Nov 23, 2025 |
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Ep.28 Angel’s Landing
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Nov 16, 2025 |
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Ep.27 Dhammakaya Temple
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Nov 09, 2025 |
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Ep.26 The Shakahola Forest Cult
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Nov 02, 2025 |
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Ep.25 The Covenant, the Sword, and the Arm of the Lord (CSA)
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Oct 26, 2025 |
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Ep.24 The Chicago Rippers
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Oct 19, 2025 |
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Ep.23 The Great Eleven
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Oct 12, 2025 |
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Ep.22 The Brethren (The Road Ministry)
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Oct 05, 2025 |
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Ep.21 The Way International
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Sep 28, 2025 |
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Ep.20 Ant Hill Kids
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Sep 21, 2025 |
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Ep.19 Movement for the Restoration of the Ten Commandments of God
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Sep 14, 2025 |
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Ep.18 Synanon
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Sep 07, 2025 |
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Ep.17 The Unification Church (The Moonies)
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Aug 31, 2025 |
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Ep.16 Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
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Aug 24, 2025 |
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Ep.15 The 7M TikTok Cult
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Aug 17, 2025 |
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Ep.14 The Process Church of the Final Judgment
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Aug 10, 2025 |
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Ep.13 The Narcosatanists (The Matamoros Cult)
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Aug 03, 2025 |
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Ep.12 NXIVM
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Jul 27, 2025 |
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Ep.11 The Rajneesh movement
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Jul 20, 2025 |
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Ep.10 The Family International
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Jul 13, 2025 |
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Ep.9 The Raëlian Movement
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Jul 06, 2025 |
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Ep.8 The Nuwaubian Nation
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Jun 29, 2025 |
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Ep.7 The Manson Family
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Jun 25, 2025 |
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Ep.6 The Peoples Temple
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Jun 22, 2025 |
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Ep.5 The Order of the Solar Temple
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Jun 18, 2025 |
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Ep.4 Heaven’s Gate
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Jun 15, 2025 |
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Ep.3 Aum Shinrikyo
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Jun 08, 2025 |
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Ep.2 The Branch Davidians
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Jun 01, 2025 |
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Ep.1 Scientology
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May 25, 2025 |
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Introduction to Hidden Cults
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May 24, 2025 |