In this episode we delve into the chilling story of Richard @getalifepodcast , a former member of the Exclusive Brethren/ Plymouth Brethren Christian Church (PBCC). After bravely breaking free from the church's oppressive grip, Richard found himself relentlessly stalked by church leaders desperate to silence him and prevent him from speaking out. In this gripping and unsettling account, Richard shares the harrowing details of his escape and the lengths the church went to hunt him down. His story sheds light on the darker side of the Exclusive Brethren and the extreme measures taken to maintain control over its members. Join us for this intense and eye-opening episode as we uncover the truth behind Richard's journey. Don't miss his powerful testimony of courage and survival against all odds. 🔔 Subscribe and hit the notification bell to stay updated on the next part of this revealing series. #ExclusiveBrethren #RichardStory #ReligiousControl #EscapingOppression #Courage #Survival #BreakingFree #Part2 #mustwatch Join us on a Cruise Feb. 2025! www.growingupinpolygamy.com/guipcruise2025 Join our NEW Patreon HERE: https://patreon.com/growingupinpolygamy If you or someone you love has left polygamy and needs assistance, please reach out to "Holding Out HELP" at 801-548-3492 or visit their website at www.holdingouthelp.org Chapters: 00:00:00 - Followed Home by a Cult Member 00:08:14 - Illegal Activities and Intimidation Tactics 00:24:39 - Destructive Cults: The Danger of Manipulation 00:32:48 - Fraudulent transactions and the Kingston group 00:40:54 - The Ruthlessness of the Exclusive Brethren 00:49:06 - The Suppression of Female Voices in the Group 00:57:46 - Alcohol Abuse and Trauma Bonding in the Church 01:06:29 - The Importance of Therapy and Self-Care 01:15:04 - Signing Off and Thank You to the Guests At Growing Up In Polygamy our mission is to "Create compassion for communities that have been misunderstood, marginalized and/or abused by their leaders, and to empower those who have left by giving them a platform to share their stories with the world." If you would like to DONATE to this cause you can do so here: https://donorbox.org/growing-up-in-polygamy Insta: @growingupinpolygamy New website is now up! www.growingupinpolygamy.com Theme Song created by @artcowles