Thethinkingatheist

"Leon," a former cult member, speaks candidly about his own brainwashing, extreme cult tactics, his escape, and the tools for understanding - and exposing - how cults oppress and enslave. His story was featured in the book, "Fortney Road: Life, Death, and Deception in a Christian Cult." Other resources:"Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion" by Robert CialdiniInternational Cultic Studies AssociationSupport our sponsor: http://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/seth  Support our sponsor The Great Courses Plushttp://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/sethBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.