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Hosted by Ria · true crime · EN
Heinous Beliefs is a true crime podcast exploring the dark intersection of belief and brutality. Each episode unpacks chilling cases of murder, genocide, and family annihilation, all influenced by deeply held ideologies—especially religious ones. From misguided faith to warped dogmas, we uncover the disturbing truths behind crimes committed in the name of belief systems. With extensive research and a relaxed, conversational tone, Heinous Beliefs sheds light on the human capacity for good and evil when faith goes astray. New episodes drop weekly. Subscribe now and journey into the shadows of conviction and crime.
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Signup to Generate a PitchHeinous Beliefs is a true crime podcast exploring the dark intersection of belief and brutality. Each episode unpacks chilling cases of murder, genocide, and family annihilation, all influenced by deeply held ideologies, especially religious ones. From misguided faith to warped dogmas, we uncover the disturbing truths behind crimes committed in the name of belief systems.
Heinous beliefs is hosted by Ria. The show has published 22 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "The Arm Never Lied: The Rulo Yahweh Cult" (8 August 2026, 19 minutes), "20: The House of Prayer: Anna Young’s Cult of Control" (6 June 2025, 36 minutes), and "20: The House of Prayer: Anna Young’s Cult of Control" (6 June 2025, 36 minutes).
Heinous beliefs publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 30 minutes across 22 episodes.
Booking probability for Heinous beliefs is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Heinous beliefs requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Heinous beliefs's contact route on record: verified email.
Ria hosts Heinous beliefs, a true crime podcast with 22 episodes published.
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Episode #2
HEINOUS BELIEFS — SEASON 2, EPISODE 2 The Arm Never Lied: The Rulo Yahweh Cult Trigger warning: this episode covers child abuse, torture, and graphic violence. Rulo, Nebraska. A farm town so small you could drive...
The House of Prayer: Anna Young’s Cult of Control<br> Season 1 Finale<br> <br> 📍 Episode Summary:<br> This ain't your grandma’s Bible study. In our Season One finale, we take you deep inside one of the most twisted...
<p> The House of Prayer: Anna Young’s Cult of Control<br> Season 1 Finale<br> <br> 📍 Episode Summary:<br> This ain't your grandma’s Bible study. In our Season One finale, we take you deep inside one of the most twisted...
The House of Prayer: Anna Young’s Cult of Control Season 1 Finale 📍 Episode Summary: This ain't your grandma’s Bible study. In our Season One finale , we take you deep inside one of the most twisted so-called religious...
🎙️ EPISODE TITLE:<br> The Kirtland Cult Murders: Jeffrey Lundgren and the Tree of Life Delusion<br> <br> 📚 EPISODE DESCRIPTION:<br> In this haunting episode of Heinous Beliefs, we unravel the chilling true story of...
<p>🎙️ EPISODE TITLE:<br> The Kirtland Cult Murders: Jeffrey Lundgren and the Tree of Life Delusion<br> <br> 📚 EPISODE DESCRIPTION:<br> In this haunting episode of Heinous Beliefs, we unravel the chilling true story of...
🎙️ EPISODE TITLE: The Kirtland Cult Murders: Jeffrey Lundgren and the Tree of Life Delusion 📚 EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this haunting episode of Heinous Beliefs , we unravel the chilling true story of Jeffrey Lundgren...
“The Ugandan Doomsday Cult: The Movement for the Restoration of the Ten Commandments of God”<br> <br> What happens when belief turns into blind obedience—and obedience turns deadly?<br> <br> In this episode of Heinous...
<p> “The Ugandan Doomsday Cult: The Movement for the Restoration of the Ten Commandments of God”<br> <br> What happens when belief turns into blind obedience—and obedience turns deadly?<br> <br> In this episode of...
“The Ugandan Doomsday Cult: The Movement for the Restoration of the Ten Commandments of God” What happens when belief turns into blind obedience—and obedience turns deadly? In this episode of Heinous Beliefs , we head...
Episode #17
In this episode of Heinous Beliefs, we take you into the terrifying true story of Ernie Cheyenne Johnson, a man whose extreme religious beliefs about spiritual ownership and purity led him to violently stab a trusted...
Episode #17
In this episode of Heinous Beliefs , we take you into the terrifying true story of Ernie Cheyenne Johnson , a man whose extreme religious beliefs about spiritual ownership and purity led him to violently stab a trusted...
Episode #17
<p>In this episode of Heinous Beliefs, we take you into the terrifying true story of Ernie Cheyenne Johnson, a man whose extreme religious beliefs about spiritual ownership and purity led him to violently stab a trusted...
Episode Overview<br> <br> On this week’s episode of Heinous Beliefs, we’re stepping away from traditional cults and organized religions to talk about how personal doctrines and paranoid ideologies can be just as...
<p> Episode Overview<br> <br> On this week’s episode of Heinous Beliefs, we’re stepping away from traditional cults and organized religions to talk about how personal doctrines and paranoid ideologies can be just as...
Episode Overview On this week’s episode of Heinous Beliefs , we’re stepping away from traditional cults and organized religions to talk about how personal doctrines and paranoid ideologies can be just as dangerous...
Episode #15
🎙️ Episode Title: Kristy Bamu: Tortured by Belief<br> Podcast: Heinous Beliefs<br> Episode Type: Full-Length, Deep Dive (Trigger Warning: Child Abuse, Faith-Based Violence)<br> Runtime: ~55 Minutes<br> <br> 🔊 Episode...
Episode #15
<p> 🎙️ Episode Title: Kristy Bamu: Tortured by Belief<br> Podcast: Heinous Beliefs<br> Episode Type: Full-Length, Deep Dive (Trigger Warning: Child Abuse, Faith-Based Violence)<br> Runtime: ~55 Minutes<br> <br> 🔊...
Episode #15
🎙️ Episode Title: Kristy Bamu: Tortured by Belief Podcast: Heinous Beliefs Episode Type: Full-Length, Deep Dive (Trigger Warning: Child Abuse, Faith-Based Violence) Runtime: ~55 Minutes 🔊 Episode Description: In this...
Burned Alive – The Witch Murders of South Africa<br> <br> Heinous Beliefs: Where Faith Meets Fear and Turns to Fire<br> <br> In this chilling and emotional deep-dive, we expose a brutal truth that rarely makes...
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