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The Sensibly Speaking Podcast is a weekly show, posting a new episode each Saturday, covering current events and topics from a skeptical, humanist and critical thinking approach. Join Chris Shelton as he goes over varied topics from critical thinking to science to talking in detail about hot topics in the news . Tired of just hearing the mainstream media’s interpretation of events? Want some sensible talk? Then join me here each Saturday!

Speaking of Cults Chris Shelton

    • Education
    • 4.8 • 237 Ratings

The Sensibly Speaking Podcast is a weekly show, posting a new episode each Saturday, covering current events and topics from a skeptical, humanist and critical thinking approach. Join Chris Shelton as he goes over varied topics from critical thinking to science to talking in detail about hot topics in the news . Tired of just hearing the mainstream media’s interpretation of events? Want some sensible talk? Then join me here each Saturday!

    Speaking of Cults..."You'd Have to be a Moron to Join a Cult!" Debunked

    Speaking of Cults..."You'd Have to be a Moron to Join a Cult!" Debunked

    This week I decided to tackle one of the most common and objectively false comments I've seen over the years about cults: the idea you have to be a moron or otherwise intellectually challenged to join a cult. This is simply not true and in this episode, I break down exactly what cults do to take advantage of new recruits and members. Enjoy!
    CHRIS'S LINKTREE (ALL SOCIAL/SUPPORT LINKS)https://linktr.ee/chrissheltonmsc

    • 40 min
    Speaking of Cults...Off-the-Grid Cults with Kate Gale

    Speaking of Cults...Off-the-Grid Cults with Kate Gale

    This week I welcome cult survivor and author Kate Gale to discuss her work as a writer and poet and her experiences growing up on an off-the-grid farm run by a religious fanatic. She had no access to the outside world until almost an adult but picked herself up and made a life and she shares that story with us today. Enjoy!
    Kate's website: https://kategale.com

    • 1 hr 13 min
    Speaking of Cults...What is Coercive Control and How to Stop It?

    Speaking of Cults...What is Coercive Control and How to Stop It?

    This week I offer a short but complete breakdown on coercive control, how to spot it, why it happens and how to stop it. This is a vitally important topic for people in not just cults but relationships and work situations too.There's a lot in this one. Enjoy!

    • 40 min
    Speaking of Cults...The Politics of Fear with Arthur Goldwag

    Speaking of Cults...The Politics of Fear with Arthur Goldwag

    This week I welcome author and editor Arthur Goldwag to my show to discuss his new book, The Politics of Fear, and his body of work as it relates to destructive cults, politics and our current world situation. We cover a lot of territory in this one. Enjoy!

    • 1 hr 16 min
    Speaking of Cults...The Science Fiction of Scientology

    Speaking of Cults...The Science Fiction of Scientology

    I really do apologize for the lateness in getting this posted. We went live mid-week to breakdown in one episode all the major science fiction beliefs that exist throughout Scientology's dogma and it's a lot. I hope you have as much fun with this as I did putting it together. Enjoy!

    • 1 hr 25 min
    Speaking of Cults...The Tolls of Taking on Your Abusers

    Speaking of Cults...The Tolls of Taking on Your Abusers

    Sorry for the delay this week in posting this, but we did a live podcast this week to discuss the toll that it can take to challenge or try to expose your abuser, whether a cult, domestic partner, gang or something else. I hope you'll give this one a watch as it was really from the heart and I think there's something in here for every cult survivor. Enjoy!

    • 1 hr 22 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
237 Ratings

237 Ratings

LaurentiaA ,

One of the best

I cannot recommend this podcast enough. I listen to a ton of podcasts and this is one of the best out there. Content is well presented, interviews are interesting and thoughtful and the long format means the information unfolds naturally. Chris also has a fantastic podcast voice making listening to him very pleasant.

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Apology

Long time listener. I really enjoy this thoughtful podcast. It sounds like you owe Aaron an apology. Extra star for you if you do because that would be the classy move.

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Love this podcast

Chris is really great at explaining concepts, also super well spoken. The show has a good balance with humor and seriousness. Definitely recommend

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