Anke Richter — international journalist, author of Cult Trip, and founder of Decult, delivers a clear and uncompromising message about how high-control groups silence their critics. Before Decult’s 2024 cult awareness conference, there was fear about even mentioning the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church because of their reputation for litigation. But the truth was spoken anyway. Anke lays bare the reality survivors face: the shame, the stigma, the loss of privacy, the trauma triggers, the therapy bills and then the legal threats. Most survivors don’t have publishers or lawyers backing them. They speak out alone. And they pay the price. She calls out the brutality of using “big legal guns” against activists and survivors, especially when it comes from charities acting as the PR front of a coercive religious group. Her message is simple: this is about power, intimidation, and silencing. And she will not shut up about it. To every podcaster, YouTuber, and public speaker being bullied for telling the truth — Kia Kaha. Stand tall. Decult stands with you. #Decult #plymouthbrethrenchristianchurch #pbcc #rapidreliefteam #oneschoolglobal #cultawareness #cultescape #cult #csasurvivor

US Attorney General Pam Bondi on Wednesday was accused of engaging in a "cover-up" of the Jeffrey Epstein files and turning the Department of Justice into an "instrument of revenge" for Donald Trump. Bondi, testifying before the House Judiciary Committee, defended the DOJ's handling of the records about the convicted sex offender at a fiery hearing attended by several Epstein victims. FRANCE 24's International Affairs Editor Kethevane Gorjestani explains. #Bondi #USCongress #Epstein 🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: https://f24.my/YTen 🔴 LIVE - Watch FRANCE 24 English 24/7 here: https://f24.my/YTliveEN 🌍 Read the latest International News and Top Stories: https://www.france24.com/en/ Like us on Facebook: https://f24.my/FBen Follow us on X: https://f24.my/Xen Bluesky: https://f24.my/BSen and Threads: https://f24.my/THen Browse the news in pictures on Instagram: https://f24.my/IGen Discover our TikTok videos: https://f24.my/TKen Get the latest top stories on Telegram: https://f24.my/TGen

At today's House Judiciary Committee hearing, Rep. Dan Goldman (D-NY) clashed with AG Pam Bondi. Stay Connected Forbes Breaking News on X: https://x.com/ForbesTVNews Forbes Breaking News on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@forbestvnews More From Forbes: http://forbes.com

John and Charles examine the infamous Branham–Best debate and the two-week revival atmosphere surrounding it, unpacking how controversy, intimidation, and selective storytelling helped shape William Branham’s public image. They explore eyewitness reports of escalating tension and violence, the influence of F.F. Bosworth’s background in Dowie’s movement, and how conflict was leveraged to propel Branham into national prominence. The discussion then turns to divine healing itself, comparing what listeners were told Reverend W.E. Best believed versus what his own sermons actually teach. By reading Best’s words directly and placing them alongside Bosworth’s theology, John and Chino show how straw-man arguments became foundational to the Message narrative and why many former adherents later discovered that mainstream Christian beliefs had been deeply misrepresented. ______________________ Weaponized Religion: From Christian Identity to the NAR: Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735160962 Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DCGGZX3K ______________________ – Support the channel: https://www.patreon.com/branham – Subscribe to the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBSpezVG15TVG-lOYMRXuyQ – Visit the website: https://william-branham.org – Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WilliamBranhamOrg – Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@william.m.branham – Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wmbhr – Buy the books: https://william-branham.org/site/books

GOP Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky questioned Attorney General Pam Bondi about redactions in the latest release of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. Massie criticized the Justice Department for redacting the names that appeared on a document showing potential Epstein co-conspirators. CBS News 24/7 is the premier anchored streaming news service from CBS News and Stations that is available free to everyone with access to the internet and is the destination for breaking news, live events, original reporting and storytelling, and programs from CBS News and Stations' top anchors and correspondents working locally, nationally and around the globe. It is available on more than 30 platforms across mobile, desktop and connected TVs for free, as well as CBSNews.com and Paramount+ and live in 91 countries. Subscribe to the CBS News YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/cbsnews Watch CBS News 24/7: https://cbsnews.com/live/ Download the CBS News app: https://cbsnews.com/mobile/ Follow CBS News on Instagram: https://instagram.com/cbsnews/ Like CBS News on Facebook: https://facebook.com/cbsnews Follow CBS News on X: https://twitter.com/cbsnews Subscribe to our newsletters: https://cbsnews.com/newsletters/ Try Paramount+ free: https://paramountplus.com/?ftag=PPM-05-10aeh8h For video licensing inquiries, contact: [email protected]

At a House Judiciary Committee hearing on Wednesday, Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) questioned AG Pam Bondi about the Epstein files. Stay Connected Forbes Breaking News on X: https://x.com/ForbesTVNews Forbes Breaking News on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@forbestvnews More From Forbes: http://forbes.com

Attorney General Pam Bondi testified before the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday amid scrutiny over the Justice Department's handling of the files related to its investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. #news #breakingnews #politics CBS News 24/7 is the premier anchored streaming news service from CBS News and Stations that is available free to everyone with access to the internet and is the destination for breaking news, live events, original reporting and storytelling, and programs from CBS News and Stations' top anchors and correspondents working locally, nationally and around the globe. It is available on more than 30 platforms across mobile, desktop and connected TVs for free, as well as CBSNews.com and Paramount+ and live in 91 countries. Subscribe to the CBS News YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/cbsnews Watch CBS News: https://cbsnews.com/live/ Download the CBS News app: https://cbsnews.com/mobile/ Follow CBS News on Instagram: https://instagram.com/cbsnews/ Like CBS News on Facebook: https://facebook.com/cbsnews Follow CBS News on X: https://x.com/cbsnews Subscribe to our newsletters: https://cbsnews.com/newsletters/ Try Paramount+ free: https://paramountplus.com/?ftag=PPM-05-10aeh8h For video licensing inquiries, contact: [email protected]

At today's House Judiciary Committee hearing, Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) tore into AG Pam Bondi. Stay Connected Forbes Breaking News on X: https://x.com/ForbesTVNews Forbes Breaking News on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@forbestvnews More From Forbes: http://forbes.com

Juliette ancienne mannequin a été abordée par Daniel Siad en 2003 alors qu’elle avait 20 ans. L’homme est l’un des rabatteurs présumés du criminel sexuel Jeffrey Epstein. Elle témoigne sur BFMTV.

I got Life with Grandpa comics, and time to reflect on what I'd done wrong while I recovered, but really it was medical neglect. About me: I'm Daniella Mestyanek Young, scholar of cults, extreme groups, and extremely bad leadership. These days, I'm also known as the Knitting Cult Lady. I grew up in the Children of God cult (also known as the Family International), and served 2 tours of duty in the cult of the US army. I noticed that those two organizations had a lot in common and have been studying them and what we can learn about other cults-- and how to protect ourselves from coercive control and abusive situations. My second book, The Culting of America, delves even deeper into the ways that cultic systems and coercive control show up in every day life. Preorder your copy here: https://bit.ly/3H0YuMO Support my Work and Learn About Me: Patreon: https://bit.ly/YTPLanding Cult book Clubs (Advanced AND Memoirs) Annual Membership: https://bit.ly/YTPLanding Knitting Cult Patterns: https://bit.ly/4alDbQe Get my book, Uncultured, from Bookshop.org: https://bit.ly/4g1Ufw8 Daniella’s Tiktok: https://bit.ly/4muxbu6 / @knittingcultladychat Instagram: https://bit.ly/4ePAOFK / daniellamyoung_ Unamerican video book (on Patreon): https://bit.ly/YTVideoBook Secret Practice video book (on Patreon): https://bit.ly/3ZswGY8 #CultScholar #cultexpert #CultSurvovor #knittingcultlady #CultingofAmerica #Uncultured #groupbehaviorgal #groupbehaviorgal #Cults #CoerciveControl

Allegations of bias, grooming, and abuse within a community raise serious questions. A young woman resigns after alleged misconduct, while another's experience highlights a disturbing power dynamic. Where is the accountability? Watch podcast 112 for full story #PBCC #exclusivebrethren #OneSchoolGlobal #rapidreliefteam #BruceDHales #plymouthbrethrenchristianchurch #cult #cultawareness #survivor #workplaceabuse #CommunitySafety #Accountability #PowerDynamics #WorkplaceHarassment

The have been fiery scenes on Capitol Hill as survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse and their Democrat supporters accused the US Justice Department of a cover-up. They say there is still no transparency despite the release of millions of documents relating to the convicted sex offender. A hearing before US lawmakers descended into a shouting match, as US Attorney General Pam Bondi was challenged to address Epstein’s victims and explain why nobody had been charged with offences related to his crimes. As a group of Epstein’s victims stood behind Bondi at the House Judiciary Committee hearing, she was told: “Those are just some of the hundreds of survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s global sex trafficking ring who are demanding that the truth be told and are demanding accountability for the abusers who trafficked and raped them.” Bondi defended her handling of the Epstein files, stating: “I have spent my entire career fighting for victims, and I will continue to do so. I am deeply sorry for what any victim, any victim, has been through, especially as a result of that monster.” The Department of Justice has faced criticism for failing to bring promised transparency in the Epstein case and also releasing confidential information about his victims. Meanwhile in the UK Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is facing more questions about his links with Epstein and confidential information it appears he sent to the sex offender when Andrew was the UK’s trade envoy. Clive Myrie presents BBC News at Ten reporting by Gary O’Donoghue and Sean Coughlan. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news #BBCNews

Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) criticized Attorney General Pam Bondi and the Department of Justice over their handling of the Epstein files. MS NOW: My Source for News, Opinion, and the World. Same mission. New name. » Subscribe to MS NOW: https://www.youtube.com/@msnow MS NOW is the go-to destination for domestic and international breaking news, and best-in-class opinion journalism. For more context and news coverage of the most important stories of our day click here: https://www.ms.now/ #jasminecrockett #pambondi #epsteinfiles

TW: cult torture, detail. The cult taught specific folks inside us with the DID how to self-hárm ourselves and how to unalive ourselves through props, torture, and mind control. They used flesh-comoured thick silicone wrapped around our arm with packets of blood beneath that they had siphoned off earlier from us or other kids, and would have us slice through certain areas of the silicone for self-hárm or for unaliving, and then the blood would show we'd done it correctly. In between they would use needle torture, electrochock, and SA. For the training to unalive they had us cut where the arteries were and in addition to the packets of blood they would splash a bucket of blood on our face to simulate an artery gushing. They convinced those folks inside that if they killed the body they would take over. It is so important to talk with cult-created, cult-trained folks inside to help them see that if they kill the body everyone inside will be dead including them. And if they harm the body it will harm everyone inside. And that they do not need to do the things that cult taught them. They do not deserve to be hurt or to unalive themselves. If you are a fellow cult torture survivor I am so glad you're here. If you are a fellow DID system I am so glad you are here. If you have compassion and empathy I am so glad you are here. #ramcoasurvivor #cultsurvivor #mindcontrol #selfinjury #traumatok

Ben shares his story of growing up in a small town in New Zealand, where Christianity initially felt like safety and belonging; until his queerness made that same faith feel threatening and conditional. He opens up about the pressure of staying closeted, the impact of religious trauma, and the fear of rejection that shaped his sense of self. Ben also speaks about a turning point during his time in prison, where unexpected spiritual experiences helped him reconnect with a version of faith that affirmed rather than condemned him. Throughout the episode, we explore how community, friendship, and supportive relationships can become lifelines in recovery, especially when rebuilding identity after incarceration and learning to live more openly and authentically. Connect with Ben over on IG - https://www.instagram.com/bennynicholson/ Your Host You can find out more about Sam on her website - www.anchoredcounsellingservices.com.au To connect with Sam on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/anchoredcounsellingservices/ Want to contact with Sam about the podcast or therapy? Email [email protected] Also check out https://www.thereligioustraumacollective.com/

On December 4, 2025, the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania filed a federal DMCA subpoena in the Southern District of New York. The target was not a video removal. It was identity. In this video, we examine: • What a DMCA subpoena under 17 U.S.C. § 512(h) actually is • Why Cloudflare is involved • The motion to hold Cloudflare in contempt • The appearance of anonymous “J. Doe” with legal counsel • How this connects — in timing — to the Norway ruling involving disfellowshipping practices This is an ongoing federal case. No identity has been disclosed. The matter is being contested in court. This episode breaks down the legal posture, the constitutional balancing questions, and what happens next. This is analysis — not speculation. 📅 Hearing scheduled: February 23, 2026 📍 U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York source: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/71996698/in-re-dmca-subpoena-to-cloudflare-inc/ 📘 Featured Book: Heaven & Back in One Night Once a devoted Jehovah’s Witness, I now share a surreal, soul-searching journey that blurs the line between dream and awakening. What happens when you leave the dogma behind and seek truth on your own terms? 👉 Get the book on Amazon 🌐 Join the ExJW Community: 🗨️ Free Discord – Meet others, talk privately: https://discord.gg/6j3sEVzFRq 🌄 For real-life meetups: https://exjwfriends.com/ 🙌 Support the Channel: 💥 Become a Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVm5d9cJGHmhbi9JrQgAcXA/join ☕ Donate via PayPal: https://paypal.me/gonegrid If you believe Canadian tax dollars shouldn’t support religious groups that practice discrimination or cover up abuse, please sign and share this petition: 👉 https://www.change.org/p/stop-funding-organized-religions-in-canada-that-practice-discrimination Your voice helps show our government that these issues matter to voters and survivors. #ExJW #JWNews #JehovahsWitnesses #ReligiousFreedom #FixingMyFaith #CultAwareness #Deregistration

In this video we discuss Steven Hassan’s BITE Model and the high-control behaviors we experienced. Was our church a cult? That question felt extreme—until we learned about the BITE Model, a framework used to identify coercive control in groups. In this video, we explain the BITE Model (Behavior, Information, Thought, and Emotional control) and show how these tactics were used in our former church to enforce obedience, suppress questions, and maintain authority. Many high-control churches don’t look like cults. They often appear loving, biblical, and community-oriented on the surface. But beneath that image, control can be enforced through fear, shame, spiritual threats, and isolation. In this video, we break down the BITE Model of authoritarian control, developed by cult expert Steven Hassan, and explain how these tactics showed up in our former church. The BITE Model outlines four types of control used in high-control groups: * Behavior Control * Information Control * Thought Control * Emotional Control If you’ve ever thought, “Something wasn’t right, but I couldn’t explain it,” this may help put language to your experience. #HighControlChurch #SpiritualAbuse #ReligiousTrauma #CultAwareness #ChurchAbuse #ReligiousControl #Deconstruction #CultRecovery

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) speaks to reporters on Capitol Hill. Stay Connected Forbes Breaking News on X: https://x.com/ForbesTVNews Forbes Breaking News on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@forbestvnews More From Forbes: http://forbes.com

Watch live as a hearing titled “Oversight of the U.S. Department of Justice” takes place, with U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi as the main witness. Credit: House Judiciary Committee #pambondi

Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) to Attorney General Pam Bondi on Epstein files: "I'm not saying that the President is a pedophile. But there is a lot of evidence in these files that suggests that he's very close friends with a lot of men who are pedophiles." Full video here: https://www.c-span.org/program/house-committee/attorney-general-pam-bondi-testifies-before-house-judiciary-committee-part-1/673053 Download the FREE C-SPAN Now App. https://www.c-span.org/c-spanNow/ Discover the C-SPAN Video Library at https://www.c-span.org/quickguide/ Explore C-SPAN's Free Educational Resources at https://www.c-span.org/classroom/ C-SPAN: Created by Cable in 1979. Offered as a public service. Support C-SPAN by Donating Today: https://donorbox.org/support-c-span?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Video_Description&utm_campaign=Donations&utm_content=Donate Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/CSPAN Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CSPAN Twitter: https://twitter.com/cspan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cspan/ Subscribe: C-SPAN Podcasts: https://www.c-span.org/podcasts/ Newsletters: https://www.c-span.org/connect/ Visit the C-SPAN Shop: https://c-spanshop.org/ #cspan

Attorney General Pam Bondi testified before the House Judiciary Committee today where she was grilled about the Epstein files fallout. MS NOW Senior Congressional Reporter Ali Vitali spoke with Epstein survivor Danielle Bensky to get her reaction to the hearing. MS NOW Senior Legal Reporter and New York Times Reporter Glenn Thrush join Katy Tur with their analysis. MS NOW: My Source for News, Opinion, and the World. Same mission. New name. » Subscribe to MS NOW: https://www.youtube.com/@msnow MS NOW is the go-to destination for domestic and international breaking news, and best-in-class opinion journalism. For more context and news coverage of the most important stories of our day click here: https://www.ms.now/ #pambondi #epsteinfiles #survivors

At today's House Judiciary Committee hearing, Rep. Deborah Ross (D-NC) questioned AG Pam Bondi. Stay Connected Forbes Breaking News on X: https://x.com/ForbesTVNews Forbes Breaking News on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@forbestvnews More From Forbes: http://forbes.com

Whether you’re part of a charismatic company culture, church, fandom, or political movement, you're likely invested far more deeply than you realize, according to author Daniella Mestyanek Young in her new book "The Culting of America."

Fool's Gold 'Reading The News' Bonus episodes launch with the Politis article, "ISTA in Cyprus: Sacred Sexuality or a Pattern of Harm?" by Katerina Nicolaou, Nov 23, 2025. https://en.politis.com.cy/culture/culture-soul-scene/970088/ista-in-cyprus-sacred-sexuality-or-a-pattern-of-harm No commentary, just the article as written, read aloud to you by Cara Cordoni.

Jeffrey Epstein's former girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell appears before US Congress. Stakeout as U.S. House Oversight Committee holds a virtual deposition of Ghislaine Maxwell. LIKE | COMMENT | SUBSCRIBE | SHARE #uscongress #ghislainemaxwell #epsteinfiles