Method & Madness - 30. Heaven's Gate: Now Boarding

30. Heaven's Gate: Now Boarding

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11/16/21 • 33 min

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This is Part 2 of a 3-part series. Who were the 39 members of Heaven’s Gate that died by suicide in March 1997? Why were 38 people so drawn to Marshall Applewhite? Join Dawn as we dive into the details of the days leading up to the group’s exit to the next level.
Correction: Judith Rowland's "ody" name is erroneously referred to as WKNody in this episode but should be WNDody.
Researched, written, hosted and produced by Dawn Gandhi
Note: A voice actor provided the reenactments of Marshall Applewhite's speeches based on actual transcripts. Edited by moInspo Music by Timmoor from Pixabay For a list of sources used, visit the podcast website: Method & Madness Podcast (methodandmadnesspodcast.com)
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29. Heaven's Gate: PreFlight

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In Part 1 of a mini-series, we’re taking a dive into the religious cult of Heaven’s Gate, starting with a background on leader Marshall Applewhite. What were the group’s beliefs? How did they live on a day-to-day basis? And what compels someone to leave behind their lives and identities to join? What events took place to lead to mass suicide in 1997?
Researched, written, hosted and produced by Dawn Gandhi
Note: A voice actor provided the reenactments of Marshall Applewhite's speeches based on actual transcripts. Edited by MoInspo Music by Timmoor from Pixabay For a list of sources, visit the website: www.methodandmadnesspodcast.com
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31. Heaven's Gate: Ground Control

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Early Release! The discovery of the 39 cult members that died by suicide in a mansion near San Diego in March 1997. The response from the public, the investigation into the cult and a revealing letter from Bonnie Nettles. This is the conclusion of a 3-part series. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you suspect that someone you know may be in a cult and would like to seek help, visit: freedomofmind.com Steven Hassan, PhD is a mental health professional and expert in undue influence tactics used by authoritarian leaders and destructive cults. His expertise includes harmful influence in cases of destructive religious and political cults, human trafficking, extremist and terrorist groups, one-on-one relationships, families, parental alienation, mini-cults, therapy and self-improvement groups, professional and institutional abuse, corporate and multi-level marketing programs, and harmful belief systems. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Note: A voice actor provided the reenactments of Marshall Applewhite's speeches based on actual transcripts.
Researched, written, hosted and produced by Dawn Gandhi Edited by MoInspo Music by Timmoor from Pixabay For a list of sources, visit the website at: www.methodandmadnesspodcast.com
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/method-madness--6241524/support.