Podcast · Devotional & Spiritual

Cultish

by Jeremiah Roberts, Andrew Soncrant · English · Devotional & Spiritual

Enter the Kingdom of the Cults with Cultish; a program that explores the impact of the cults from a theological, sociological, and psychologicalperspective. Immerse yourself in the thinking, teaching, strategies, and consequences born out of the nefarious leaders of these movements.

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 1 hr 8 min
Latest: 12 Oct 2026
Language: English

Latest episode

12 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 23 minNew

Did the Watchtower Rewrite the Bible? Examining the Deity of Christ in the NWT

In this episode of Cultish, we’re joined by Jason Contino to examine controversial passages in the New World Translation and how the Watchtower’s translation choices affect key biblical texts concerning the deity of Jesus Christ. Did the Watchtower rewrite the Bible to fit its theology? What happens when we compare the NWT with the original biblical languages? Jason walks us through passages such as John 1:1 and Colossians 1 and many others to uncover what the text actually says about the identity and deity of Christ. Be Part of the Mission to Change Lives: HERE SHOP OUR MERCH: HERE Find out…

Play episodeWhatsApp Download

Earlier episodes 29 most recent

E374 · 7 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 4 min
Neo-Mormon Apologetics with Vocab Malone
In this episode of Cultish, Andrew sits down with Vocab Malone to examine the rise of “Neo-Mormon” apologetics through Vocab’s recent debates with Jacob Hansen and Hayden Carroll. They discuss how modern LDS apologists approach Joseph Smith, the King Follett Discourse, the Lectures on Faith, the nature of God, and whether these newer arguments are consistent with historic Mormonism. Has Mormon apologetics fundamentally changed? Can modern LDS defenders distance themselves from Joseph Smith’s teachings while still claiming his prophetic authority? Andrew and Vocab also break down the debate…
E372 · 23 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 12 min
Jehovah’s Witnesses: A History of False Prophecies
In this episode of Cultish, Andrew is joined once again by former Jehovah’s Witness and current pastor Jason Cantino to examine the Watchtower Society’s history of end-times predictions and failed prophecies. From the movement’s roots in the aftermath of the Great Disappointment to the expectations surrounding 1914, 1925, and 1975, they trace how prophetic claims were made, how Jehovah’s Witnesses responded to them, and how those claims were later reinterpreted when the expected events failed to occur. Along the way, they compare these claims with the biblical tests for prophecy found in…
E371 · 22 Sep 2026 · 29 min
Jehovah's Witnesses Blood Transfusion Update
In this special Cultish news report, we examine the major September 2026 change to the Jehovah’s Witnesses’ blood transfusion policy, which now treats receiving red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, and plasma as a matter of personal conscience while continuing to prohibit transfusions of whole blood. Jason joins us to trace the history of the Watch Tower Society’s blood doctrine from its 1945 prohibition through decades of revisions, including the distinction between major blood components and smaller fractions. We also revisit the haunting May 22, 1994 Awake! issue, “Youths Who…
E370 · 16 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 10 min
Infiltrating Eastern Lightning Cult with Mitch Cunico
What happens when a former cult member goes undercover inside another cult? In this episode of Cultish, Mitch from Cult Audit takes us inside his infiltration of Eastern Lightning, also known as the Church of Almighty God—a secretive movement that claims Jesus Christ has returned in the flesh as a Chinese woman. How does Eastern Lightning recruit unsuspecting Christians through social media and online Bible studies? And what happens when you work your way deep enough into the organization to gain their trust? Mitch shares how he moved through their training, became a host, attended their…
E369 · 9 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 33 min
Ep 2 | Church of the Firstborn: What Do They Really Believe?
In part two of our conversation on the Church of the Firstborn, we examine the doctrines and beliefs that shape this controversial religious movement. From salvation through obedience to claims of being the true church, we compare their teachings with the biblical gospel. What does the Church of the Firstborn really believe? And how do their teachings compare to biblical Christianity? We also explore the fear surrounding medical treatment, the influence of church authority, and the belief that suffering can become evidence of faithfulness. Former elder Ron explains how these teachings…
E368 · 2 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 22 min
Inside the Church of the Firstborn: A Former Elder Speaks Out
In this episode of Cultish, we sit down with Ron, a former elder in the General Assembly and Church of the Firstborn. For nearly two decades, Ron was deeply involved in a group that taught it was the only true church going to heaven. He eventually became a preacher, church planter, and ordained elder before beginning to question what he had been taught. What happens when your church teaches that salvation exists only within its walls? What happens when faith means rejecting doctors and medicine? And what does it cost to walk away when your entire community is tied to the church? Ron shares…
E367 · 26 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 12 min
The New Church Exposed: The Strange Theology of Emanuel Swedenborg
In this episode of Cultish, Andrew sits down with Ian Rose, a former member of The New Church, to explore the strange theology of Emanuel Swedenborg and the teachings that shaped Ian’s life. Ian explains how Swedenborg’s alleged revelations became foundational to the New Church, including its “internal sense” of Scripture, rejection of key biblical doctrines, works-based view of salvation, and unusual beliefs about heaven, angels, and the afterlife. Most importantly, Ian shares how encountering the biblical gospel—salvation through Christ alone rather than his own works—ultimately led him…
E366 · 19 Aug 2026 · 49 min
Jim Jones Revisited
In this episode of Cultish, Jerry and Andrew revisit the disturbing story of Jim Jones and the tragedy of the Peoples Temple. But rather than simply retelling the events of Jonestown, we dig deeper into the worldview that shaped Jones, including the influence of New Thought and its ideas about God, humanity, and the power of the mind. How did these spiritual ideas intersect with Jones’ increasingly radical political ideology and his demand for absolute loyalty? We also examine Jones’ rhetoric surrounding “revolutionary suicide” and play chilling archival testimony from Peoples Temple members…
E365 · 14 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 49 min
Dismantling Hayden Carroll's Poor Apologetic
In this episode of Cultish, the Super Sleuth sits down with Craig to examine a recent video in which Hayden Carroll critiques Reformed theology. Together, they analyze his arguments, address several misrepresentations of Reformed doctrine, and explain what Reformed theology actually teaches. Rather than responding with emotion, this episode seeks to offer a careful, biblical, and charitable critique while presenting the historic Reformed position in its proper context. As Christians, we have a responsibility to represent the beliefs of those we disagree with accurately before offering…
E364 · 12 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 14 min
The Odyssey: Did Christopher Nolan Get Homer Wrong?
With Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey bringing Homer’s ancient epic back into the spotlight, Cultish sits down with Professor Owen Anderson to explore what lies beneath the gods, monsters, and legendary hero’s journey. From the polytheistic world of Homer to the deeper spiritual ideas that have shaped Western storytelling, the conversation asks whether Nolan is simply adapting a pagan classic—or transforming it into something very different. What if Odysseus’ greatest enemy isn’t Poseidon, the Cyclops, or the journey home—but his own sin? And what if this ancient pagan story ultimately points…
E363 · 7 Jul 2026 · 46 min
Ep 10 | Alien Illuminations: Disclosure and Illumination
An overview of where the cultural conversation currently stands, along with a regrounding in the Christian worldview. Colin’s Book: “Ministration of, and Communion with Angels “ HERE Discount Code is CULTISH10 “Ministration of, and Communion with Angels presents a robust doctrine of angels and explores their ministry in the lives of God’s people. With sobriety and spiritual seriousness, Ambrose calls believers to recover a full-orbed supernatural worldview—one in which God’s holy angels guard, guide, and minister according to His sovereign will.” SHOP OUR MERCH: HERE Please consider…
E362 · 7 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 13 min
Ep 9 | Alien Illuminations: Rome Sweet Home?
An overview of the Vatican’s possible involvement with the UFO phenomenon and “disclosure” — an episode I suspect will be of particular interest to many. Colin’s Book: “Ministration of, and Communion with Angels “ HERE Discount Code is CULTISH10 “Ministration of, and Communion with Angels presents a robust doctrine of angels and explores their ministry in the lives of God’s people. With sobriety and spiritual seriousness, Ambrose calls believers to recover a full-orbed supernatural worldview—one in which God’s holy angels guard, guide, and minister according to His sovereign will.” SHOP OUR…
E361 · 7 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 2 min
Ep 8 | Alien Illuminations: Against the Modern World
How traditionalist philosophers are beginning to interact with the reality of the UFO phenomenon, as well as their influence in right-wing politics and discourse. Colin’s Book: “Ministration of, and Communion with Angels “ HERE Discount Code is CULTISH10 “Ministration of, and Communion with Angels presents a robust doctrine of angels and explores their ministry in the lives of God’s people. With sobriety and spiritual seriousness, Ambrose calls believers to recover a full-orbed supernatural worldview—one in which God’s holy angels guard, guide, and minister according to His sovereign will.”…
E360 · 7 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 12 min
Ep 7 | Alien Illuminations: Interview with the Whistleblower
An interview with a veteran of the Global War on Terror who experienced close encounters overseas, and the possibility that he witnessed part of a program recently disclosed to Congress. Colin’s Book: “Ministration of, and Communion with Angels “ HERE Discount Code is CULTISH10 “Ministration of, and Communion with Angels presents a robust doctrine of angels and explores their ministry in the lives of God’s people. With sobriety and spiritual seriousness, Ambrose calls believers to recover a full-orbed supernatural worldview—one in which God’s holy angels guard, guide, and minister according…
E359 · 7 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 4 min
Ep 6 | Alien Illuminations: The Terminator Hypothesis
An overview of the theory that UFOs are time travelers from the future, along with a Christian approach to the nature of time and the possibility of time travel. Colin’s Book: “Ministration of, and Communion with Angels “ HERE Discount Code is CULTISH10 “Ministration of, and Communion with Angels presents a robust doctrine of angels and explores their ministry in the lives of God’s people. With sobriety and spiritual seriousness, Ambrose calls believers to recover a full-orbed supernatural worldview—one in which God’s holy angels guard, guide, and minister according to His sovereign will.”…
E358 · 7 Jul 2026 · 53 min
Ep 5 | Alien Illuminations: Deus Ex Machina
How artificial intelligence intersects with the concept of non-human intelligence, and how the UFO phenomenon has influenced that discussion. Colin’s Book: “Ministration of, and Communion with Angels “ HERE Discount Code is CULTISH10 “Ministration of, and Communion with Angels presents a robust doctrine of angels and explores their ministry in the lives of God’s people. With sobriety and spiritual seriousness, Ambrose calls believers to recover a full-orbed supernatural worldview—one in which God’s holy angels guard, guide, and minister according to His sovereign will.” SHOP OUR MERCH: HERE…
E357 · 7 Jul 2026 · 43 min
Ep 4 | Alien Illuminations: Giants and Hidden Scriptures
An engagement with the views of Michael Heiser and the growing obsession with the Book of Enoch among Christians who encounter the UFO subject. Colin’s Book: “Ministration of, and Communion with Angels “ HERE Discount Code is CULTISH10 “Ministration of, and Communion with Angels presents a robust doctrine of angels and explores their ministry in the lives of God’s people. With sobriety and spiritual seriousness, Ambrose calls believers to recover a full-orbed supernatural worldview—one in which God’s holy angels guard, guide, and minister according to His sovereign will.” SHOP OUR MERCH:…
E356 · 7 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 1 min
Ep 3 | Alien Illuminations: Gnostic Redux
This episode explores how the Gnostic worldview intersects with the UFO/UAP subject, along with a Christian response and refutation. Colin’s Book: “Ministration of, and Communion with Angels “ HERE Discount Code is CULTISH10 “Ministration of, and Communion with Angels presents a robust doctrine of angels and explores their ministry in the lives of God’s people. With sobriety and spiritual seriousness, Ambrose calls believers to recover a full-orbed supernatural worldview—one in which God’s holy angels guard, guide, and minister according to His sovereign will.” SHOP OUR MERCH: HERE Please…
E355 · 7 Jul 2026 · 48 min
Ep 2 | Alien Illuminations: Ancient Aliens
An overview and response to the hypothesis that “aliens” have influenced human history, religion, and the Bible in particular. Colin’s Book: “Ministration of, and Communion with Angels “ HERE Discount Code is CULTISH10 “Ministration of, and Communion with Angels presents a robust doctrine of angels and explores their ministry in the lives of God’s people. With sobriety and spiritual seriousness, Ambrose calls believers to recover a full-orbed supernatural worldview—one in which God’s holy angels guard, guide, and minister according to His sovereign will.” SHOP OUR MERCH: HERE Please consider…
E354 · 7 Jul 2026 · 50 min
Ep 1 | Alien Illuminations: The Day of Disclosure Revisited
Picking up where we left off after the 2023 hearings, we explore what has happened since then and ask the question: “Is this just a psyop?” Colin’s Book: “Ministration of, and Communion with Angels “ HERE Discount Code is CULTISH10 “Ministration of, and Communion with Angels presents a robust doctrine of angels and explores their ministry in the lives of God’s people. With sobriety and spiritual seriousness, Ambrose calls believers to recover a full-orbed supernatural worldview—one in which God’s holy angels guard, guide, and minister according to His sovereign will.” SHOP OUR MERCH: HERE…
E353 · 17 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 9 min
Responding to the Protestant Dillema
In this episode of Cultish, Andrew Soncrant is joined once again by former Mormon and Reformed Baptist pastor Braden Patterson to respond to a popular LDS video challenging Protestant Christianity. Together they tackle four foundational questions often raised by Mormon apologists: • Who has the authority to interpret Scripture? • What is the purpose of life? • How can a person know they are saved? • Why did God stop giving new revelation and Scripture? Drawing from Scripture, church history, and Braden's firsthand experience growing up in Mormonism, this conversation examines the differences…
E352 · 9 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 11 min
Lego Fiasco and the Mormon Mafia
Jeremiah Roberts and Andrew Soncrant are joined by Marcus Pittman and the three discuss the viral sensation of Reckless Ben's uncovering of the Mormon Mafia in American Fork, Utah and the controversy surrounding a $200,000 stolen lego collection. Be Part of the Mission to Change Lives: HERE SHOP OUR MERCH: HERE
E351 · 3 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 4 min
He Grew Up Mormon. Now He's a Christian Pastor
What happens when someone raised deep inside Mormonism discovers the true Gospel of Jesus Christ? In this episode of Cultish, Andrew Soncrant sits down with Braden Patterson, a former Latter-day Saint who grew up in a generational Mormon family, prepared for a mission, and was fully committed to the LDS faith. Today, Braden serves as a Reformed Baptist pastor and proclaims the Gospel he once opposed. Braden shares his upbringing in Mormonism, growing up in Idaho, his family's deep LDS roots, being baptized at age eight, preparing for missionary service, and the questions that eventually led…
E350 · 27 May 2026 · 1 hr 8 min
K-Pop Demon Hunters, Taylor Swift & other New Age Deceptions with Jenn Nizza
Former psychic medium Jenn Nizza joins Cultish to expose the hidden spiritual deception woven throughout pop-culture and the New Age movement. From manifestation and tarot to celebrity spirituality and occult practices, Jenn shares her powerful testimony and reveals how these influences are shaping culture today. Jenn's Website: HERE Jenn's TikTok: HERE Jenn's Instagram: HERE Jenn's YouTube: HERE -- Be Part of the Mission to Change Lives: HERE SHOP OUR MERCH: HERE
E349 · 20 May 2026 · 1 hr 5 min
Ex-Psychic Exposes the Dark Side of the New Age | Jenn Nizza
Former psychic medium turned follower of Christ, Jenn Nizza joins the show to share her powerful testimony of leaving the New Age behind and finding true freedom in Jesus Christ. From tarot cards and spirit guides to psychic readings and mediumship, Jenn opens up about the spiritual deception she once embraced, the darkness behind the practices, and how the Gospel radically transformed her life. In this episode, we discuss the growing influence of the New Age movement, the reality of spiritual warfare, and why so many are searching for truth in all the wrong places. Jenn’s story is a…
E348 · 12 May 2026 · 1 hr 3 min
UFO Disclosure Is Here — Now What?
In this live episode of Cultish, Jeremiah Roberts, Andrew Soncrant, and Colin Samul discuss the recent UAP government disclosure release and the growing fascination with aliens, UFOs, and extraterrestrial intelligence. The team examines the cultural and spiritual implications behind modern alien narratives and explores the phenomenon from a biblical worldview. Be Part of the Mission to Change Lives: HERE SHOP OUR MERCH: HERE
E347 · 7 May 2026 · 1 hr 6 min
Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light? Reacting to the Arrest of Abdullah Hashem
In this episode of Cultish, we sit down with James Rayment of The Al-Ma'idah Initiative to discuss the recent allegations surrounding Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light. We examine the growing controversy, the claims being made by former members and critics, and how these issues connect directly to the movement’s teachings and leadership structure. We also take a deep dive into The Goal of the Wise—one of the group’s foundational texts—and analyze how its theology, authority claims, and worldview relate to the allegations now coming to light. Are these incidents isolated problems, or are…
E346 · 29 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 12 min
How to Share the Gospel with Jehovah’s Witnesses
In part two of our conversation with Jason Contino, we move from testimony to mission. Drawing from his firsthand experience inside Jehovah’s Witnesses, Jason helps us understand how to effectively and faithfully reach them with the Gospel. We talk practical evangelism, common objections, key theological differences, and how to engage with both truth and compassion. If you’ve ever wondered how to share Christ with Jehovah’s Witnesses—or felt unsure where to begin—this episode will equip and encourage you to step in with confidence and clarity. Be Part of the Mission to Change Lives: HERE…
E345 · 22 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 31 min
Jehovah's Witnesses: Life Inside the Watchtower
In this episode of Cultish, we interview Jason Cantino, who grew up inside Jehovah’s Witnesses under the authority of the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society. He shares what life was really like inside the organization—and how the Lord led him out. Now a pastor at Harborview Christian Church, Jason reflects on leaving everything behind, discovering the true Gospel, and finding freedom in Christ. A powerful testimony of truth, cost, and redemption. Be Part of the Mission to Change Lives: HERE SHOP OUR MERCH: HERE Find out more about Jason HERE Two Shekels and Shirt - Sermon HERE

About Cultish

Cultish is a English devotional & spiritual podcast from Jeremiah Roberts, Andrew Soncrant. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

Publisher: Jeremiah Roberts, Andrew Soncrant
Language: English
Category: Devotional & Spiritual
New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 1 hr 8 min
Latest episode: 12 Oct 2026
Feed: RSS — paste into any podcast app
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1440854210

RSS feed Apple Podcasts

More English devotional & spiritual

Take it with you

The Melo app keeps playing with the screen off, works in the car and on your watch, wakes you to your station, and browses the whole catalogue offline. Free, no ads, no account.