Mar 19, 20251h 6mS1
<p>Leaving a high-control religion can feel like stepping off the edge of a cliff. The isolation, the loss of community, the whispers (or outright shunning) from those you once called family—it’s enough to make you...
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The Dark Side of Devotion
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About this Podcast:
Welcome to The Dark Side of Devotion — where Sara, Steph, and Tony expose the hidden truths of religious abuse and cult-like organizations. Through stories and insights, we shed light on toxic environments, helping you recognize manipulation and control. If you’ve ever questioned a religious group, doubted a leader’s intentions, or want a psychological and analytical perspective, this podcast is for you. Follow us on Youtube, Instagram and TikTok: @thedarksideofdevotion.
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What is The Dark Side of Devotion about?
Welcome to The Dark Side of Devotion, where Sara, Steph, and Tony expose the hidden truths of religious abuse and cult-like organizations. Through stories and insights, we shed light on toxic environments, helping you recognize manipulation and control.
What has The Dark Side of Devotion covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Season Finale: The Isolation After Leaving High Control Religion & Finding Your Own Path" (19 March 2025, 66 minutes), "Financially Strapped: The High Cost of Faith and the Campaign of Israel" (12 March 2025, 53 minutes), and "Growing Up in the Universal Church’s Youth Power Group | Our Experiences & Untold Realities" (5 March 2025, 82 minutes).
How often does The Dark Side of Devotion publish?
The Dark Side of Devotion publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 70 minutes across 10 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The Dark Side of Devotion?
Booking probability for The Dark Side of Devotion is 17%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Dark Side of Devotion requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Dark Side of Devotion's contact route on record: public web form.
Who should pitch The Dark Side of Devotion?
The strongest fits for The Dark Side of Devotion are Religion & Faith. The Dark Side of Devotion has a religion audience.
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The Dark Side of Devotion is a religion podcast with 10 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Mar 12, 202553 minS1
<p>In this episode of The Dark Side of Devotion, we open up about one of the most pressing and painful aspects of our time in the church—the finances. From being devoted members who genuinely believed in the pastor’s...
Episode #8
Growing Up in the Universal Church’s Youth Power Group | Our Experiences & Untold Realities
Mar 5, 20251h 22mS1<p>In this episode of The Dark Side of Devotion, we want to explore the cult-like tactics used in youth groups of high-demand religions. Our personal experiences are in the Youth Power Group (YPG)—the Universal Church’s...
- Feb 26, 20251h 32mS1
<p>In this episode of The Dark Side of Devotion, we take a deep dive into "The Love Therapy", a widely promoted service within the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God (UCKG/IURD). Marketed as a way to help...
Episode #6
Ex Pastor of The Universal Church- Tony’s Story (Part 2): In the Thick of High-Demand Religion
Feb 19, 20251h 11mS1<p>In Part 2 of Tony’s story, he takes us deeper into his experience within the church—where the abuse didn’t stop, it only evolved.</p><p><br></p><p>After years of being conditioned to accept suffering as love, Tony...
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Episode #5
Ex Pastor of The Universal Church/IURD/UCKG- Tony’s Story (Part 1): The Road to High-Demand Religion
Feb 12, 202556 minS1<p>In this powerful episode of The Dark Side of Devotion, we begin a two-part deep dive into Tony’s story—his childhood, the oppression he faced, and how his early experiences made him vulnerable to the conditioning of...
Episode #4
Ex-Pastor's Wife of the UCKG Stephanie’s Story, Pt. 2 – But Let’s Get into Everything Else Too
Feb 5, 20251h 2mS1<p>In this episode, we attempt to continue Stephanie’s story… but, true to form, we take a few detours along the way. While touching on Stephanie’s journey, we also dive into a range of unexpected but important...
- Jan 29, 20251h 12mS1
<p>In this episode, we dive into Stephanie’s story—a journey that began in vulnerability and led her deep into the heart of a high-control religious group. She shares how she was drawn in, slowly immersing herself in...
Episode #2
Episode 2-Sara's Story
Jan 22, 20251h 22mS1<p>🎙 The Dark Side of Devotion - Episode 2: Sara's Story</p> <p><br></p> <p>In this powerful episode of The Dark Side of Devotion, Sara shares her personal story as a bishop's daughter growing up in a high-demand...
Episode #1
Episode 1- Some UCKG/IURD History
Jan 15, 20251 hourS1<p>In the debut episode of The Dark Side of Devotion, co-hosts Anthony, Stephanie, and Sara come together to share how their paths first crossed as teenagers in the Universal Church, a global religious institution with...
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