Summary

We each came from different cult backgrounds—Christian Science, Jehovah’s Witness, New Thought—and describe how God led us out of mind control and false teachings. Growing up in these groups, we believed only their teachings were correct, and we were discouraged from questioning their extra-biblical beliefs. Over time, the emptiness, contradictions, and fear tactics drove us to search the Bible ourselves and discover the true gospel of Jesus Christ. Today, we warn others about the deceptive nature of these cults and guide those seeking freedom to authentic faith in God’s Word.

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Time Chapters

00:20 Introductions & Hosts’ Backgrounds
06:15 Katie’s Christian Science Upbringing
14:40 Exiting Christian Science
20:30 Danny’s Jehovah’s Witness Story
29:55 Key False Teachings Compared
38:10 Parallels to New Thought/Other Cults
46:45 Resources & Support Groups
55:10 Closing Reflections & Prayers
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Katie Beim-Esche is a former born-and-raised Christian Scientist, who now helps others to escape the cult. Danny Cooper is a former Jehovah Witness who specializes in cult deprogramming.

You can reach Katie on Facebook through the Fellowship of Former Christian Scientists. You can reach Danny through the Jehovah’s Witnesses and Biblical Discussion Group on Facebook.