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Let's Talk About Sects

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by Sarah Steel

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<p>Let's Talk About Sects is an award-winning monthly podcast focusing on a different cult each episode. Sarah takes a storytelling, deep dive approach, looking at the history of a sect's leaders, the recruitment of members, their experiences, psychological aspects, and notable incidents during its existence.</p><p>You can support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=7859667" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Patreon</a>, with a <a href="http://paypal.me/SarahPSteel" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">one-off donation</a>, or grab some <a href="https://www.ltaspod.com/merch" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">merch</a>. Sarah Steel's debut book Do As I Say is <a href="https://bit.ly/3ORHlnA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">available now</a>.</p><p><strong>“A fascinating and well-researched look into cults and the charismatic leaders behind them.”</strong> Peter Wells, <a href="https://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/tv-and-radio/the-age-s-wrong-skin-named-podcast-of-the-year-20190520-p51pa3.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Sydney Morning Herald</a></p><p><strong>“A fantastic examination of sects, cults, and religion… a fact-based program that’ll hook you in and keep you coming back for more.”</strong> Zach Johnston, <a href="https://uproxx.com/life/best-podcasts-about-cults-2019/3/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Uproxx</a></p><p><strong>“Cleverly named, meticulously researched.”</strong> Elena Nicolaou, <a href="https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2018/08/206391/podcasts-about-cults#slide-1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Refinery29</a></p><p><strong>“The best podcast of its kind – I can’t wait for another episode!”</strong> Apple Podcasts review from a US listener</p><p><strong>“I study cults and sects and for this reason listen to many podcasts on these subjects. This one is by far the best.”</strong> Apple Podcasts review from a US listener</p><p><strong>“Best podcast about cults I’ve found.”</strong> Apple Podcasts review from an Australian listener</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

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What is Let's Talk About Sects?
<p>Let's Talk About Sects is an award-winning monthly podcast focusing on a different cult each episode. Sarah takes a storytelling, deep dive approach, looking at the history of a sect's leaders, the recruitment of members, their experiences, psychological aspects, and notable incidents during its existence.</p><p>You can support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=7859667" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Patreon</a>, with a <a href="http://paypal.me/SarahPSteel" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">one-off donation</a>, or grab some <a href="https://www.ltaspod.com/merch" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">merch</a>. Sarah Steel's debut book Do As I Say is <a href="https://bit.ly/3ORHlnA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">available now</a>.</p><p><strong>“A fascinating and well-researched look into cults and the charismatic leaders behind them.”</strong> Peter Wells, <a href="https://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/tv-and-radio/the-age-s-wrong-skin-named-podcast-of-the-year-20190520-p51pa3.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Sydney Morning Herald</a></p><p><strong>“A fantastic examination of sects, cults, and religion… a fact-based program that’ll hook you in and keep you coming back for more.”</strong> Zach Johnston, <a href="https://uproxx.com/life/best-podcasts-about-cults-2019/3/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Uproxx</a></p><p><strong>“Cleverly named, meticulously researched.”</strong> Elena Nicolaou, <a href="https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2018/08/206391/podcasts-about-cults#slide-1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Refinery29</a></p><p><strong>“The best podcast of its kind – I can’t wait for another episode!”</strong> Apple Podcasts review from a US listener</p><p><strong>“I study cults and sects and for this reason listen to many podcasts on these subjects. This one is by far the best.”</strong> Apple Podcasts review from a US listener</p><p><strong>“Best podcast about cults I’ve found.”</strong> Apple Podcasts review from an Australian listener</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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