In the 1970s, the Jesus People movement took California by storm. Out of the Jesus People movement, George Geftakys established a following that would reach across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, Asia, and Africa. With over 75 established sister churches, none of which took a name, Geftakys flew under the radar for decades while establishing abusive systems of control over his flock, all in the name of God. This podcast will show listeners what life inside this cult was like, as told exclusively by former members.
Not goodbye, just see ya later.
Text Me: (949) 346-2227
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PRODUCER: Grace Elizabeth
MUSIC: Stephen Velasco
2 Mar 2025
3 - Court? In School?
Names have been removed for my own legal protection.
PRODUCER: Grace ElizabethMUSIC: Stephen Velasco ShadyDave
Rom2014
SFX Tracks: JoeDeshon
Inspectorj
CITATION: Ingram, G. P. D. (2014). From Hitting to Tattling to Gossip: An Evolutionary Rationale for the Development of Indirect Aggression. Evolutionary Psychology, 12(2), 343-363. https://doi.org/10.1177/147470491401200205
IG: @ingodsnamepodEMAIL: ingodsnamepod@gmail.com
16 Feb 2025
2 - Do You Remember Your Mat?
TW: Child abuse.
It's all very complicated.
Names have been removed for my own legal protection.
PRODUCER: Grace Elizabeth
MUSIC: Stephen Velasco
ShadyDave
Rom2014
SFX Tracks: JoeDeshon
Inspectorj
CITATION: Robinson, Funk, Beth, Bush. "Changing Beliefs About Corporal Punishment: Increasing Knowledge About Ineffectiveness to Build more Consistent Moral and Informational Beliefs." Journal of Behavioral Education, Vol 14, No 2 (June 2005). pp. 117-139.
IG: @ingodsnamepod
EMAIL: ingodsnamepod@gmail.com
2 Feb 2025
1 - How Would You Describe Your Childhood?
Whoops, ripped the bandaid off.
PRODUCER: Grace Elizabeth
MUSIC: Stephen Velasco
ShadyDave
IG: @ingodsnamepod
EMAIL: ingodsnamepod@gmail.com
19 Jan 2025
No Concept of a Future
Season 2 coming soon...
MUSIC: Stephen Velasco
17 Sept 2024
BONUS: Margaret
In a world where no one is innocent, all we can do is our best.
PRODUCER: Grace Elizabeth
MUSIC: Stephen Velasco
ShadyDave
IG: @ingodsnamepod
EMAIL: ingodsnamepod@gmail.com
4 Aug 2024
BONUS: On Writing Trauma with Generation Cult
Dhyana Levey and I discuss an academic paper on researching trauma that indirectly impacts the self.
Full article available here:
Denejkina, Anna. (2019). Writing Trauma. 10.4324/9780429201707-5. (https://www.researchgate.net/publication/332453043_Writing_Trauma)
Listen to Generation Cult Here (https://open.spotify.com/show/1rP7SzbAYNJURd7QTq5UAa)
31 May 2024
BONUS: Q&A
You had (some) questions and I have (some) answers!
Leave me a voicemail at 949-346-2227
MUSIC: Stephen Velasco
Podcasts Mentioned:
Was I In A Cult?
https://open.spotify.com/show/43lKIk7Tt69S4tdCpHWCnH (https://open.spotify.com/show/43lKIk7Tt69S4tdCpHWCnH)
Generation Cult
https://open.spotify.com/show/1rP7SzbAYNJURd7QTq5UAa (https://open.spotify.com/show/1rP7SzbAYNJURd7QTq5UAa)
7 Apr 2024
7 - The End
TW: graphic descriptions of domestic violence.
“Perhaps truth and humility go together; so many lies come from our pride.” - Graham Greene, The Quiet American
A special thank you to those of you who trusted me with your truth.
PRODUCER: Grace Elizabeth
EDITOR: Chris A.
MUSIC: Stephen Velasco
ShadyDave
IG: @ingodsnamepod
EMAIL: ingodsnamepod@gmail.com
24 Mar 2024
6 - The Departed
In loving memory of the future we thought we knew.
PRODUCER: Grace Elizabeth
EDITOR: Chris A.
MUSIC: Stephen Velasco
ShadyDave
IG: @ingodsnamepod
EMAIL: ingodsnamepod@gmail.com
10 Mar 2024
5 - The Children
TW: Child Abuse
The kids aren't alright...
PRODUCER: Grace Elizabeth
EDITOR: Chris A.
MUSIC: Stephen Velasco
ShadyDave
IG: @ingodsnamepod
EMAIL: ingodsnamepod@gmail.com
25 Feb 2024
4 - The Ephesians Wife
TW: Extreme misogyny, emotional, physical, sexual abuse.
They say marriage is bliss. For some, that bliss is short lived.
PRODUCER: Grace Elizabeth
EDITOR: Chris A.
MUSIC: Stephen Velasco
ShadyDave
IG: @ingodsnamepod
EMAIL: ingodsnamepod@gmail.com
11 Feb 2024
3 - The Work/ers
TW: mentions of suicide.
Welcome to your new life. Structure is great until it isn't.
PRODUCER: Grace Elizabeth
EDITOR: Chris A.
MUSIC: Stephen Velasco
ShadyDave
IG: @ingodsnamepod
EMAIL: ingodsnamepod@gmail.com
28 Jan 2024
2 - The Recruit
Entering adulthood is scary. Finding yourself entrenched in a cult is surprisingly easy.
PRODUCER: Grace Elizabeth
EDITOR: Chris A.
MUSIC: Stephen Velasco
ShadyDave
IG: @ingodsnamepod
EMAIL: ingodsnamepod@gmail.com
14 Jan 2024
1 - The Founding
In the beginning there was a man and a vision. Both were probably more complicated than that...
PRODUCER: Grace Elizabeth
EDITOR: Chris A.
MUSIC: Stephen Velasco
ShadyDave
IG: @ingodsnamepod
EMAIL: ingodsnamepod@gmail.com
10 Jan 2024
"I'm Gonna Quote George Geftakys..."
In God's Name: An Unseen Cult, coming soon...
PRODUCER: Grace Elizabeth
EDITOR: Chris A.
MUSIC: Stephen Velasco
IG: InGodsNamePod
EMAIL: ingodsnamepod@gmail.com
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