In God's Name: An Unseen Cult

by Grace Elizabeth

In the 1970s, the Jesus People movement took California by storm. Out of the Jesus People movement, George Geftakys established a following that would reach across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, Asia, and Africa. With over 75 established sister churches, none of which took a name, Geftakys flew under the radar for decades while establishing abusive systems of control over his flock, all in the name of God. This podcast will show listeners what life inside this cult was like, as told exclusively by former members.

Episodes

7 - The End

47m · Published 07 Apr 16:00

TW: graphic descriptions of domestic violence.

“Perhaps truth and humility go together; so many lies come from our pride.” - Graham Greene, The Quiet American A special thank you to those of you who trusted me with your truth. PRODUCER: Grace Elizabeth EDITOR: Chris A. MUSIC: Stephen Velasco ShadyDave IG: @ingodsnamepod EMAIL: [email protected]

6 - The Departed

22m · Published 24 Mar 16:00

In loving memory of the future we thought we knew.

PRODUCER: Grace Elizabeth EDITOR: Chris A. MUSIC: Stephen Velasco ShadyDave IG: @ingodsnamepod EMAIL: [email protected]

5 - The Children

39m · Published 10 Mar 16:00

TW: Child Abuse

The kids aren't alright...

PRODUCER: Grace Elizabeth EDITOR: Chris A. MUSIC: Stephen Velasco ShadyDave IG: @ingodsnamepod EMAIL: [email protected]

4 - The Ephesians Wife

43m · Published 25 Feb 17:00

TW: Extreme misogyny, emotional, physical, sexual abuse. They say marriage is bliss. For some, that bliss is short lived. PRODUCER: Grace Elizabeth EDITOR: Chris A. MUSIC: Stephen Velasco ShadyDave IG: @ingodsnamepod EMAIL: [email protected]

3 - The Work/ers

35m · Published 11 Feb 17:00

TW: mentions of suicide.

Welcome to your new life. Structure is great until it isn't.

PRODUCER: Grace Elizabeth

EDITOR: Chris A.

MUSIC: Stephen Velasco

ShadyDave

IG: @ingodsnamepod

EMAIL: [email protected]

2 - The Recruit

21m · Published 28 Jan 17:00

Entering adulthood is scary. Finding yourself entrenched in a cult is surprisingly easy.

PRODUCER: Grace Elizabeth

EDITOR: Chris A.

MUSIC: Stephen Velasco

ShadyDave

IG: @ingodsnamepod

EMAIL: [email protected]

1 - The Founding

21m · Published 14 Jan 17:00

In the beginning there was a man and a vision. Both were probably more complicated than that... PRODUCER: Grace Elizabeth EDITOR: Chris A. MUSIC: Stephen Velasco ShadyDave IG: @ingodsnamepod EMAIL: [email protected]

"I'm Gonna Quote George Geftakys..."

1m · Published 10 Jan 23:41

In God's Name: An Unseen Cult, coming soon... PRODUCER: Grace Elizabeth EDITOR: Chris A. MUSIC: Stephen Velasco IG: InGodsNamePod EMAIL: [email protected]

In God's Name: An Unseen Cult has 8 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 3:52:41. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on January 14th 2024. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on May 3rd, 2024 01:10.

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