Project Hope Podcast

Project Hope Podcast

34 episodes

The Project Hope Podcast is for families and friends with a loved one in a group of high demand / high control. Our aim is to provide hope through the stories of people who have both left such groups, as well as families, partners and friends who have struggled with the loss or distance of a loved one to such a group. We interview experts on psychological and social patterns that are found within these dynamics, as well as families and survivors. New podcast episodes are released on Wednesdays. Jennifer is the host and owner of Jennifer French. She is a cult & religious recovery specialist serving clients across the world. She is also a research associate at Salford University and an expert witness on coercive control. Jennifer has first hand experience having been in a cult for 11 years. This deeply affected her relationships outside of the organization and she now hopes to help those who are suffering with the issues and considerations that arise from being distanced from loved ones. To know more about Jennifer and her offerings, please visit jennifer-french.com. You can also find her on facebook and instagram!

Podcasts

S2 Ep.19: Anke Richter (P3) on her book, "Cult Trip. Inside the World of Coercion & Control" & her life as a cult journalist.

Published: June 14, 2023, 6 a.m.
Duration: 44 minutes 25 seconds
Anke Richter's website: www.ankerichter.net
FACT Aotearoa Fight Against Conspiracy Theories (New Zealand):
https://factaotearoa.nz/
Cultic conversations NZ. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/839211113870029

Documentary mentioned about Centerpoint.
Heaven and Hell. The Centrepoint Story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3qA_X7E0BM
For more on the Gloriavale Leavers' Support Trust:
https://www.gloriavaleleavers.org.nz/
For more on the Centrepoint Restoration Project: https://www.centrepointrestorationproject.com/

Our podcast features a beautiful song by Jaia Suri called, “Leaving the Cult”. Subscribe to Jaia Suri on Spotify and access the song here.

If you feel moved to support Jaia’s music, please join her at Patreon.

Jennifer is a cult and religious recovery counselor. She is certified in a specialized approach working with survivors that is research based and rooted in the work of Dr. Gillie Jenkinson. She has a Masters in the Psychology of Coercive Control and functions as an expert witness in such cases. Jennifer is also a research associate at Salford University.  For more information, please visit her website, Jennifer-French.com.

Follow Jennifer on social media at:
Facebook
Instagram
YouTube
If you would like to be on the Project Hope Podcast or have any inquiries regarding the show, please email, projecthopepodcast@jennifer-french.com.

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S2 Ep.18: Anke Richter (P2) on her book, "Cult Trip. Inside the World of Coercion & Control" & her life as a cult journalist.

Published: June 7, 2023, 6 a.m.
Duration: 58 minutes 59 seconds
Anke Richter's website: www.ankerichter.net
FACT Aotearoa Fight Against Conspiracy Theories (New Zealand):
https://factaotearoa.nz/
Cultic conversations NZ. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/839211113870029

Documentary mentioned about Centerpoint.
Heaven and Hell. The Centrepoint Story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3qA_X7E0BM
For more on the Gloriavale Leavers' Support Trust:
https://www.gloriavaleleavers.org.nz/
For more on the Centrepoint Restoration Project: https://www.centrepointrestorationproject.com/

Our podcast features a beautiful song by Jaia Suri called, “Leaving the Cult”. Subscribe to Jaia Suri on Spotify and access the song here.

If you feel moved to support Jaia’s music, please join her at Patreon.

Jennifer is a cult and religious recovery counselor. She is certified in a specialized approach working with survivors that is research based and rooted in the work of Dr. Gillie Jenkinson. She has a Masters in the Psychology of Coercive Control and functions as an expert witness in such cases. Jennifer is also a research associate at Salford University.  For more information, please visit her website, Jennifer-French.com.

Follow Jennifer on social media at:
Facebook
Instagram
YouTube
If you would like to be on the Project Hope Podcast or have any inquiries regarding the show, please email, projecthopepodcast@jennifer-french.com.

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S2 Ep.17: Anke Richter (P1) on her book, "Cult Trip. Inside the World of Coercion & Control" & her life as a cult journalist.

Published: May 31, 2023, 11 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 14 minutes 4 seconds
Anke Richter's website: www.ankerichter.net
FACT Aotearoa Fight Against Conspiracy Theories (New Zealand):
https://factaotearoa.nz/
Cultic conversations NZ. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/839211113870029

Documentary mentioned about Centerpoint.
Heaven and Hell. The Centrepoint Story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3qA_X7E0BM
For more on the Gloriavale Leavers' Support Trust:
https://www.gloriavaleleavers.org.nz/
For more on the Centrepoint Restoration Project: https://www.centrepointrestorationproject.com/

Our podcast features a beautiful song by Jaia Suri called, “Leaving the Cult”. Subscribe to Jaia Suri on Spotify and access the song here.

If you feel moved to support Jaia’s music, please join her at Patreon.

Jennifer is a cult and religious recovery counselor. She is certified in a specialized approach working with survivors that is research based and rooted in the work of Dr. Gillie Jenkinson. She has a Masters in the Psychology of Coercive Control and functions as an expert witness in such cases. Jennifer is also a research associate at Salford University.  For more information, please visit her website, Jennifer-French.com.

Follow Jennifer on social media at:
Facebook
Instagram
YouTube

If you would like to be on the Project Hope Podcast or have any inquiries regarding the show, please email, projecthopepodcast@jennifer-french.com.

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S2 Ep. 15: Jaia Suri (P2) on the Order of Christ / Sophia (OCS).

Published: May 3, 2023, 6 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 14 minutes 53 seconds

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S2 Ep. 14: Jaia Suri (P1) on the Order of Christ / Sophia (OCS).

Published: April 20, 2023, 1:23 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes 23 seconds

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S2 Ep. 12: Erika Bornman (P2) on her life, advocacy work, & memoir, "Mission of Malice. My Exodus from KwaSizabantu."

Published: April 5, 2023, 8:14 p.m.
Duration: 1 hour 6 minutes 4 seconds

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S2 Ep. 11: Erika Bornman (P1) on her life, advocacy work, & memoir, "Mission of Malice. My Exodus from KwaSizabantu."

Published: March 29, 2023, 2:46 p.m.
Duration: 1 hour 54 minutes 6 seconds

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S2 Ep.10: Lorna & Bill Goldberg on Helping Families & Cult Survivors.

Published: March 22, 2023, 6:01 p.m.
Duration: 1 hour 5 minutes 28 seconds

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S2 Ep. 9: Kathleen (P2), on Maum Meditation.

Published: March 15, 2023, 2:43 p.m.
Duration: 56 minutes 10 seconds

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S2 Ep. 8: Kathleen (P1), on Maum Meditation.

Published: March 7, 2023, 11:39 p.m.
Duration: 1 hour 6 minutes 40 seconds

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S2 Ep.7: Joyce Short & Nina Lucas on defining consent & the Consent Advocacy Network (CAN).

Published: March 1, 2023, 3:22 p.m.
Duration: 1 hour 23 minutes 10 seconds

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S2 Ep. 4: Ashlen Hilliard on her life & career that led to her role as a cult intervention specialist with People Leave Cults.

Published: Feb. 8, 2023, 1:09 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 23 minutes 59 seconds

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S2 Ep. 2: My brother (P2) on his experience around my involvement in "The Order of Christ Sophia".

Published: Jan. 25, 2023, 9 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 7 minutes 52 seconds

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S2 Ep. 1: My brother (P1), on his experience around my involvement in "The Order of Christ Sophia".

Published: Jan. 18, 2023, 8:12 p.m.
Duration: 45 minutes 7 seconds

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S2 Ep. 1. My brother, on his relationship with me around my involvement in "The Order of Christ Sophia".

Published: Jan. 18, 2023, 8:12 p.m.
Duration: 45 minutes 7 seconds

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Season 2 Pre-Launch Bonus: Jaia Suri on her music & "Leaving the Cult", our Season 2 theme song.

Published: Jan. 12, 2023, 4:08 p.m.
Duration: 47 minutes 13 seconds

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Season 1 Bonus: Sarah Edmondson & Anthony "Nippy" Ames on NXIVM & family.

Published: Feb. 23, 2022, 3:33 p.m.
Duration: 1 hour 19 minutes 28 seconds

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Ep. 32: Adam Jones on Growing Up Seventh Day Adventist and His Transition Toward Activism.

Published: Nov. 24, 2021, 2:52 p.m.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes 18 seconds

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Ep. 31: Deb Donner (P3) on Growing Up in The Wesleyan Community Led By Lou Hillendahl.

Published: Oct. 20, 2021, 1:07 p.m.
Duration: 1 hour 49 minutes 37 seconds

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Ep. 30: Deb Donner (P2) on Growing Up in The Wesleyan Community Led By Lou Hillendahl.

Published: Oct. 13, 2021, 1:53 p.m.
Duration: 1 hour 19 minutes 26 seconds

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Ep. 29: Deb Donner (P1) on Growing Up in The Wesleyan Community Led By Lou Hillendahl.

Published: Oct. 6, 2021, 6 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 4 minutes 20 seconds

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Ep. 28: Melissa on Growing Up Seventh Day Adventist and Insights After Leaving.

Published: Sept. 22, 2021, 1:12 p.m.
Duration: 1 hour 14 minutes 35 seconds

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Ep. 27: Naomi Van Winkle on Growing Up in King's Chapel & her Journey Toward Healing.

Published: Sept. 1, 2021, 6 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 43 minutes 31 seconds

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Ep. 26: Janice Selbie on her 'Mennocostal' Life and Divorcing Religion.

Published: Aug. 18, 2021, 6 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 5 minutes 33 seconds

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Ep. 23: Kelly Alder on her Neo Native American Cult & "The Fourteenth Wife", her memoir.

Published: June 9, 2021, 6 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 25 minutes 20 seconds

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Ep.23: Kelly Alder on her Neo Native American Cult & "The Fourteenth Wife", her memoir.

Published: June 9, 2021, 6 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 25 minutes 20 seconds

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Ep. 22: Jen Kiaba on Being Raised in the Unification Church (aka. The Moonies)

Published: May 26, 2021, 6 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 36 minutes 36 seconds

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Ep. 21: Megan & Dom Benninger (P2) on the Narrowgate Cult, Oakwood Church, & Spiritual Abuse.

Published: May 19, 2021, 6 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 29 minutes 41 seconds

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Ep. 20: Megan & Dom Benninger (P1) on the Narrowgate Cult, Oakwood Church, & Spiritual Abuse.

Published: May 12, 2021, 6 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 17 seconds

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Ep. 19: Gabrielle Locke on Growing Up in the Order of Christ Sophia (OCS) & Her Journey Out.

Published: April 21, 2021, 5 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 34 minutes 6 seconds

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Ep. 18: Debbie Pitney on her Son's Involvement with Andrew Cohen & EnlightenNext.

Published: April 7, 2021, 5 a.m.
Duration: 52 minutes 20 seconds

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Ep. 17: Anna Fienbork on Her Experience in an Emotionally-Spiritually Based Group.

Published: March 23, 2021, 9:10 p.m.
Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes 54 seconds

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Ep. 16: Mari Gonzalez (P2) on Ruach Center & Her Return to Self.

Published: March 17, 2021, 12:45 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 19 minutes 30 seconds

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Ep. 15: Michael Maciel on the Holy Order of MANS (HOOM) and the Order of Christ Sophia (OCS).

Published: March 3, 2021, 7 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes 7 seconds

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Ep. 14: Mari Gonzalez (P1) on Ruach Center, Peter Bowes, & Her Leaving.

Published: Feb. 17, 2021, 6 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 31 minutes 10 seconds

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Ep. 13: Helen Zuman on Zendik Farm & "Mating in Captivity", her memoir.

Published: Feb. 3, 2021, 7 a.m.
Duration: 50 minutes 28 seconds

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Ep. 12: Laura Hartzell Pitney on Andrew Cohen & EnlightenNext.

Published: Jan. 20, 2021, 6 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes 16 seconds

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Ep. 11: Joel Pitney on Andrew Cohen & EnlightenNext.

Published: Jan. 6, 2021, 7 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes 54 seconds

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Ep. 10: Victoria Reyna on Truth House Ministry Church & Dr. E.C. Fulcher, Jr.

Published: Dec. 30, 2020, 6 a.m.
Duration: 44 minutes 54 seconds

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Ep 9: Alexandra Amor on "Cult, A Love Story", her memoir.

Published: Dec. 16, 2020, 6 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 14 minutes 1 second

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Ep. 8: Jamie DeWolf (P2) on his great grandfather L. Ron Hubbard & Scientology.

Published: Dec. 2, 2020, 7 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 7 minutes

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Ep. 7: Jamie DeWolf (P1) on his great grandfather L. Ron Hubbard & Scientology.

Published: Dec. 1, 2020, 11:47 p.m.
Duration: 1 hour 14 minutes 20 seconds

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Ep. 6: Elise Borow on Her History with Religion, the New Haven Treatment Center, and Healing.

Published: Nov. 18, 2020, 6 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 2 minutes 40 seconds

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Ep. 5: Andey Fellowes (P2) on Teal Swan, the Teal Tribe, & His Personal Story.

Published: Nov. 12, 2020, 4:48 p.m.
Duration: 1 hour 14 minutes 53 seconds

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Ep. 4: Andey Fellowes (P1) on Teal Swan, the Teal Tribe, & His Personal Story.

Published: Nov. 12, 2020, 4:40 p.m.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes 12 seconds

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Ep.1: Jennifer French. (P1) How I got into the Order of Christ Sophia.

Published: Nov. 10, 2020, 1:27 a.m.
Duration: 52 minutes 12 seconds

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Ep. 3: Pamela Dyson on Kundalini Yoga, Yogi Bhajan & White Bird in a Golden Cage.

Published: Nov. 10, 2020, 1:26 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 24 minutes 13 seconds

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Ep. 2: Jennifer French. (P2) How I got out of the Order of Christ Sophia.

Published: Nov. 10, 2020, 1:22 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 3 minutes 52 seconds

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