Heinous beliefs

About Heinous beliefs

Heinous Beliefs is a true crime podcast exploring the dark intersection of belief and brutality. Each episode unpacks chilling cases of murder, genocide, and family annihilation, all influenced by deeply held ideologies—especially religious ones. From misguided faith to warped dogmas, we uncover the disturbing truths behind crimes committed in the name of belief systems. With extensive research and a relaxed, conversational tone, Heinous Beliefs sheds light on the human capacity for good and evil when faith goes astray. New episodes drop weekly. Subscribe now and journey into the shadows of conviction and crime.

Publisher

Ria

Category

true crime

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

24 Jan 2025

Latest episode

8 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

2 of 23 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   8 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT

   The Arm Never Lied: The Rulo Yahweh Cult

   Host Luke Stice and guest James Thimm explore how economic desperation and religious extremism fueled the Rulo Yahweh cult's deadly torture and murder.

2. 

   1 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT

   "Shakahorror" — The Shakahola Massacre.

   Host Riaechiomodia investigates pastor Paul Mackenzie's rise and the Shakahola Massacre, revealing doomsday theology and ignored warnings in this interview.

3. 

   6 Jun 2025

   20: The House of Prayer: Anna Young’s Cult of Control

   The podcast episode delves into Anna Elizabeth Young's cult, The House of Prayer, detailing her abuse, manipulation, and control over members in the name of religion, revealing the long-term impact on survivors.

Inside a recent episode

The Arm Never Lied: The Rulo Yahweh Cult

Published 8 Aug 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] And if he pushes your arm and your arm falls down, that means Yahweh said no. But if your arm stays up, that means Yahweh said yes. That's the whole thing. That's the entire mechanism. And this man used it to ruin people's lives. He used it to choose who to marry, what to steal, whose baby was going to survive, who deserved to even have babies. And Ryan tells everybody that He is carrying the spirit of Yahweh. He's also carrying the spirit of Archangel Michael. And once people bought into this, there was no arguing with him because any doubt that you had got explained away as Satan working through you. […]

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

53 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

35 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 35 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

50

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

51