Escaping Church Leaders: Richard's Harrowing Tale of Being Hunted by the Exclusive Brethren/ PBCC

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  • Опубліковано 11 лип 2024
  • Watch part 1 here: • Exposing the Exclusive...
    In this video we delve into the chilling story of Richard ‪@getalifepodcast‬ , a former member of the Exclusive Brethren/ Plymouth Brethren Christian Church (PBCC). After bravely breaking free from the church's oppressive grip, Richard found himself relentlessly stalked by church leaders desperate to silence him and prevent him from speaking out.
    In this gripping and unsettling account, Richard shares the harrowing details of his escape and the lengths the church went to hunt him down. His story sheds light on the darker side of the Exclusive Brethren and the extreme measures taken to maintain control over its members.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 49

  • @astridburke3616
    @astridburke3616 6 днів тому +35

    This is very much like Scientology. Fair game is no joke. This is heart breaking. They’re so brave for speaking out.

    • @angelafraser4572
      @angelafraser4572 6 днів тому +6

      Aleister Crowley, who had a huge influence on L Ron Hubbard and the creation of scientology and many other modern cults, was raised in the Plymouth Brethren Church so there is a direct link. The belief systems are very different of course but the mechanisms of control are very similar.

    • @HannahMitchell-Art
      @HannahMitchell-Art 6 днів тому +7

      Richard and Sheryl have an excellent podcast - Get A Life Podcast - where weekly they interview ex members and share about the corruption within the group

  • @bevrichardson4900
    @bevrichardson4900 6 днів тому +24

    I left this cult over 50 years ago and have certainly made a good life for myself. However my life has been affected over the years.
    I was an only child and my father had passed away before I left and from when I ran away I didn’t have a relationship with my mother from the time I left until she passed away over 30 years later. She missed her only child’s wedding. She missed any sort of relationship with my kids her only grandchildren. Then 11 years after she passed away i heard she tried to leave but was prevented.
    I have listened to lots of your podcasts and there are a lot of parallels.
    Well done for helping bring this stuff to light.
    People that have left since me and knew my mother were aware she was widowed but unaware she ever had a child.

    • @GrowingUpinPolygamy
      @GrowingUpinPolygamy  5 днів тому +5

      This is heart breaking! Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us❤️

    • @ATiredMom
      @ATiredMom День тому

      Thanks for sharing. So sorry this group did this to your family!

  • @FaithBurnside
    @FaithBurnside 5 днів тому +7

    Holy crap. That was so intense. The phone call recordings are so scary. Great interview!

  • @katwitanruna
    @katwitanruna 6 днів тому +22

    Break the silence. Break the cycle.

  • @hyena280
    @hyena280 6 днів тому +14

    I live in Canada. Good education to learn that there's this particular group active here.

  • @educocult
    @educocult 5 днів тому +8

    I am SO PROUD of GUIP for covering Richard and Cheryl's stories. It is SO powerful comparing these groups, seeing what is similar and alike, seeing the differences and hearing stories. Great work!!!!!

  • @China-Clay
    @China-Clay 6 днів тому +15

    These post members are really going the extra mile to get the info out ♥️♥️

  • @cc-hk5ih
    @cc-hk5ih 6 днів тому +8

    Truly scary. How absolutely frightening. Again so hard to believe that this van happen in the 21st century and again in the name of religion. A million miles away again from what Chrisianity should be. So far away from holding families in high esteem?!
    Money power control rule. So brave of these people to speak out . Well done, Sam and Melissa, on your great commentary. CC

  • @katythriftyunder35homeowne57
    @katythriftyunder35homeowne57 5 днів тому +6

    Thank you for letting these folks tell their story. Sounds like the truth is coming out since the raid.

  • @schs1977
    @schs1977 6 днів тому +10

    I've listened to both parts, and each session is intense. They are both excellent presenters, and I hope each continue to bring awareness to the PBCC cult.

  • @soulie1971
    @soulie1971 6 днів тому +14

    The children can‘t consent! You are so right. Excellent interview!

  • @laurengarcia1023
    @laurengarcia1023 5 днів тому +10

    For all the problems that can come from social media, I'm so thankful that your channel and so many others are exposing the abusive practices of these groups. They can't hide in dark corners anymore. And anyone suffering, even if you feel alone, you're not!
    So many of us are sending our love and support. It doesn't matter if you did something or think you did, you don't deserve this. And you don't have to share your story if you don't feel like it, we're all sending you love and support 💖 It can be difficult to trust, but there are lots of good people in this world. There's always hope, no matter how dark it seems ❤❤❤❤

  • @kelliannawebb5738
    @kelliannawebb5738 5 днів тому +4

    Brave people to speak out. Scary situation! Another well done podcast!

  • @marghoyle75
    @marghoyle75 5 днів тому +4

    Well done guys Many thanks

  • @jillgott6567
    @jillgott6567 6 днів тому +13

    Frightening !

  • @katwitanruna
    @katwitanruna 6 днів тому +12

    Religious reasons are not an excuse to misbehave.

    • @cherylw7531
      @cherylw7531 5 днів тому

      Yet, they continue to be used as an excuse or justification on a daily basis.

  • @msbkay
    @msbkay 6 днів тому +6

    this waa so great!! i learn so many new things abt groups and cults and ways of living in the world. im astounded by the way the group was stalking them....scared the poor PI!!! 😮 thats crazy crazy....

  • @user-mj3pl4ws7p
    @user-mj3pl4ws7p 6 днів тому +6

    Excellent program! Thank you for increasing my awareness. 😢

  • @1ACL
    @1ACL 6 днів тому +9

    This is CRAZY! Yikes! Can't these "churches" be broken up and prosecuted on the money stuff?

    • @schs1977
      @schs1977 6 днів тому +5

      In my opinion, if a church is doing something illegal or immoral, you're no longer a church. Their tax exemption status should be revoked, and all parties should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

    • @astridburke3616
      @astridburke3616 6 днів тому +3

      Freedom of religion allows people to get away with the most outrageous stuff. I hope they look into La Luz del Mundo as it is growing in Latino communities in the US and they have a system similar to using labor from the congregation, abuse and their main leader is in jail in the US but they’re still defending him, kind of like Warren Jeffs

  • @Robindigsit
    @Robindigsit 6 днів тому +5

    Sam and Melissa, y'all have done it again! Fantastic video!

  • @sherrita80548
    @sherrita80548 5 днів тому +5

    That's scary to hear

  • @CLWettstein22
    @CLWettstein22 6 днів тому +8

    Saturday Morning listening squad 😁 Thanks guys

  • @DemJonesDemJones
    @DemJonesDemJones 4 дні тому +2

    Sam, you've previously mentioned that your father's first wife was a special education teacher. Would you be able to do an episode on disability within the community you grew up in? Thanks.
    Love this episode, the brethren are full on and very much go under the radar. I used to work in a tool shop and would often see them come in to our store. Wouldn't have known if my manager hadn't flagged it.

  • @jdms65
    @jdms65 6 днів тому +6

    I really like listening to Richard

  • @mocasoul
    @mocasoul 6 днів тому +4

    Finished parts 1 and 2. Cheryl's story is heart breaking and I'm glad she's in a better place (and she's very beautiful...btw). Richard is better than me because if someone was stalking me and my family...I'd turn into John Wick on them and Warren Jeffs while we're at it (also his daughter is adorbs). Ratfucker would make a kickass heavy metal band name. Sam and Melissa's reactions to the Exclusive Brethren drinking alcohol is hilarious. Another great video!!

  • @melonjess2518
    @melonjess2518 6 днів тому +6

    Great quality video!

  • @kitty1838
    @kitty1838 6 днів тому +5

    Hi. I want you to know I live in the province they talked about and I didn’t realise there was a church (I don’t know if the church is still used today) by my route I go to get to my Walmart or the south end of the town I live in. I hope they are safe

  • @stubbs3023
    @stubbs3023 3 дні тому +2

    This was so interesting! Great video!

  • @hipcordelia
    @hipcordelia 6 днів тому +3

    Replay crew!

  • @muneerakhair
    @muneerakhair 5 днів тому +4

    Children. So angry they hurt children.

  • @jillgott6567
    @jillgott6567 5 днів тому +4

    A church is a building built by humans.
    A religion is doctrine decided upon by humans.
    A spiritual relationship with The Lord is just that, a relationship WITH HIM !
    People need to start realizing that and stand up. Nothing wrong about having a religious belief unless it does not include THE LORD.

    • @priscillaruth5199
      @priscillaruth5199 2 дні тому

      While that's true, you have no idea how oppressed and essentially helpless you become to even be able to stand up against the evils of religious doctrine, let alone leave it, unless you've actually experienced it.
      God hears the whispering tremors and is Faithful and Loving.
      There are quite a few in this cult, unable to escape the system, but quietly in genuine relationship with their Saviour.

  • @jillgott6567
    @jillgott6567 5 днів тому +4

    I had never heard of this group before and had to look them up. Not real Christian to me if you have to chase people down, threaten, haunt them - Christ gave His Eternal Love❤ and He also gave us choice.
    This religion sounds an obsessed stalker who got dumped!

    • @mienafriggstad3360
      @mienafriggstad3360 4 дні тому +1

      Me too; more shocking is in my provence of Saskatchwan 🇨🇦

  • @mienafriggstad3360
    @mienafriggstad3360 6 днів тому +3

    😲

  • @JasonBlack66
    @JasonBlack66 6 днів тому +2

    I like Sam.