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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.

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4- What The F*ck Am I Doing?

2025/03/16

Not goodbye, just see ya later. Text Me: (949) 346-2227 IG: @ingodsnamepod EMAIL: [email protected] PRODUCER: Grace Elizabeth MUSIC: Stephen Velasco

3 - Court? In School?

2025/03/02

Names have been removed for my own legal protection. PRODUCER: Grace ElizabethMUSIC: Stephen Velasco ShadyDave Rom2014 SFX Tracks: JoeDeshon Inspectorj CITATION: Ingram, G. P. D. (2014). From Hitting to Tattling to Gossip: An Evolutionary Rationale for the Development of Indirect Aggression. Evolutionary Psychology, 12(2), 343-363. https://doi.org/10.1177/147470491401200205 IG: @ingodsnamepodEMAIL: [email protected]

2 - Do You Remember Your Mat?

2025/02/16

TW: Child abuse. It's all very complicated. Names have been removed for my own legal protection. PRODUCER: Grace Elizabeth MUSIC: Stephen Velasco ShadyDave Rom2014 SFX Tracks: JoeDeshon Inspectorj CITATION: Robinson, Funk, Beth, Bush. "Changing Beliefs About Corporal Punishment: Increasing Knowledge About Ineffectiveness to Build more Consistent Moral and Informational Beliefs." Journal of Behavioral Education, Vol 14, No 2 (June 2005). pp. 117-139. IG: @ingodsnamepod EMAIL: [email protected]

1 - How Would You Describe Your Childhood?

2025/02/02

Whoops, ripped the bandaid off. PRODUCER: Grace Elizabeth MUSIC: Stephen Velasco ShadyDave IG: @ingodsnamepod EMAIL: [email protected]

No Concept of a Future

2025/01/19

Season 2 coming soon... MUSIC: Stephen Velasco

BONUS: Margaret

2024/09/17

In a world where no one is innocent, all we can do is our best. PRODUCER: Grace Elizabeth MUSIC: Stephen Velasco ShadyDave IG: @ingodsnamepod EMAIL: [email protected]

BONUS: On Writing Trauma with Generation Cult

2024/08/04

Dhyana Levey and I discuss an academic paper on researching trauma that indirectly impacts the self. Full article available here: Denejkina, Anna. (2019). Writing Trauma. 10.4324/9780429201707-5. Listen to Generation Cult Here

BONUS: Q&A

2024/05/31

You had (some) questions and I have (some) answers! Leave me a voicemail at 949-346-2227 MUSIC: Stephen Velasco Podcasts Mentioned: Was I In A Cult? https://open.spotify.com/show/43lKIk7Tt69S4tdCpHWCnH Generation Cult https://open.spotify.com/show/1rP7SzbAYNJURd7QTq5UAa

7 - The End

2024/04/07

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

2024/03/24

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

2024/03/10

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

2024/02/25

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

2024/02/11

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

2024/01/28

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

2024/01/14

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]