Saturday Jul 13, 2019
How Scientology Deals with Legal Threats ft. Karen de la Carriere
Speaking of Cults
A podcast about cults, coercive control and recovery. Formerly called the Sensibly Speaking podcast, in this weekly show host Chris Shelton interviews cult survivors, psychologists and other professionals and specialists about the topics of cult recruitment, retention and recovery. This also includes non-religious cults and extreme political movements including the more divisive elements of MAGA and left-wing culture war issues. There is nothing off-limits but we always try to be respectful of the people involved even if we do not respect the beliefs or actions involved.
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Episodes
Episodes
Saturday Jul 06, 2019
Saturday Jul 06, 2019
This week I welcome Dr. Marci Hamilton to the show. She is a legal scholar and accomplished lawyer who has not only argued before the US Supreme Court but specializes in the Establishment Clause of the Bill of Rights, meaning she is an expert on the legal ramifications of freedom of religion. We talk in detail in this episode about Scientology and its legal travails and what rights religious groups do and don’t have in the legal arena. Enjoy!
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Saturday Jun 29, 2019
Saturday Jun 29, 2019
This week I am joined by Jeffrey Augustine as we go whale hunting – Scientology style. We talk about the very recent scandal involving millionaire Scientologist David Gentile, as well as talk about self-proclaimed sales guru Grant Cardone and a lot more. Enjoy!
Investment News article
Is GPB a Ponzi scheme?
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Saturday Jun 22, 2019
Saturday Jun 22, 2019
This week, I am joined again by former Evangelical minister Clint Heacock to talk turkey about the Evangelical agenda. There is a great deal to know and be concerned about here and we go over just some of the schemes and plans that the likes of Jerry Falwell, Jr are up to in Lynchburg. I, of course, make Scientology comparisons throughout as well. Enjoy!
Podcast I referenced
How the faithful voted: A preliminary 2016 analysis
‘Toxic Christianity’: the evangelicals creating champions for Trump
The Great Courses Plus link
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Saturday Jun 15, 2019
Saturday Jun 15, 2019
This week, I am finally catching up with Jon Atack, what is happening with the Opening Minds Foundation and lots of other fun topics we take up. Enjoy!
Jon’s YouTube channel
The Great Courses Plus link
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Saturday Jun 08, 2019
Saturday Jun 08, 2019
This week I go on a bit of a rant regarding the subject of fair gaming in Scientology and how recent actions in my life may indicate that the Church is targeting me for harassment more than any time in the past. This has always been an important topic but is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the evils that Scientology engages in.
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Saturday Jun 01, 2019
Saturday Jun 01, 2019
This week, my wife Melissa and I talk about mental health, a workshop I did on suicide prevention, dealing with mental illness and the stigmas around the entire subject.
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Saturday May 25, 2019
Saturday May 25, 2019
This week I take on the idea of there being an “Anti-Scientology Cult” and break down the reasons why I think it’s total balderdash. In the course of doing this, I got into quite a bit of detail about what it’s like for a former cult member in coming out in to the world and why the adjustment can be difficult. Enjoy!
Deconstructing Scientology playlist
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Saturday May 18, 2019
Saturday May 18, 2019
Evangelicals make up 1/4 of the US population according to some estimates and this is very concerning given the extremism and literalism of their Biblical belief. In this episode, I interview former Evangelical pastor Clint Heacock about his experiences and we get into some serious discussion of what influences the Evangelicals are having on the American political and legal spheres.
Clint’s podcast
Interview with Kristiana Miner, Gothard cult survivor
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Your Host
Hello, my name is Chris Shelton and I am an author, consultant, podcaster, videographer, and former cult member. Welcome to my podcast!
Who is Chris Shelton?
Chris started a YouTube channel which has over 45,000 subscribers, produces the Sensibly Speaking podcast each week and has produced hundreds of videos laying out the scam of Scientology, educating on critical thinking and interviewing former members of Scientology and other destructive cults, as well as a range of therapists, cult exit counselors, educators and media personalities. Chris has also given talks and presentations around the United States about his experiences and has been featured on numerous podcasts and television shows. He was featured on Leah Remini’s Scientology and the Aftermath on A&E and served as a consultant to the show for its first two seasons. He has also written a critical analysis of Scientology and L. Ron Hubbard called Scientology: A to Xenu – An Insider’s Guide to What Scientology is Really All About, available on Amazon in printed form, e-book format and as an audio book.