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This podcast has
22 episodes
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Date created
2026/03/04
Latest episode
2026/09/29
Average duration
27 min.
Release period
12 days
Description
My name is Cole Crone and I am a FORMER cult member who was adopted by the Heavenly Father, by the blood of Jesus Christ, and by the power of the Holy Spirit. By God's infinite grace, I was brought to historical and biblical Christianity and I want to give my life to helping as many people as possible to find the same comfort, peace, and theological depth that I have through this process. Here, I will share MY story of coming OUT of a cult and coming TO true Christianity. I will highlight the psychological and theological tactics commonly employed by cults. I will help document specific cultic groups by looking at their history, theological distinctives, and provide some insight as to how Christians might reach them with the gospel. If you think that you, or someone you know, maybe in a cult, or you are a Christian who wants to learn how to engage people in false faiths, this channel is for you! May we find the truth of God together...
Podcast episodes
Check latest episodes from Clear Path Christianity podcast
Did I Just Leave One CULT to Join Another?! || CPC Podcast Ep. 22
2026/09/29
The conversation explores the distinction between cults and mainstream religions, particularly Christianity, addressing common criticisms and misconceptions about the term 'cult'. The host aims to clarify the definition of cults, their characteristics, and how they differ from healthy religious practices, emphasizing the importance of investigation, authority, and the centrality of Christ in Christianity.
Takeaways
Cults vs. ReligionsImportance of Investigation
Why I Didn't Walk Away from Christianity || CPC Podcast Ep. 21
2026/09/17
The conversation explores the process of leaving a harmful religious environment and discovering the true essence of Christianity. It delves into the journey of distinguishing the counterfeit from the genuine and the factors that led to a deeper understanding and acceptance of Christianity.
Takeaways
Religious disillusionmentDiscovering the true essence of Christianity
How to Help a Former CULTIST || CPC Podcast Ep. 20
2026/07/20
Leaving a cult is just the beginning of a new journey, and former cultists need support and understanding from the Christian community. Recovery is not a linear process, and patience, empathy, and healthy community are essential in helping former cultists heal and grow in their faith.
Takeaways
Leaving a cult is the start of a new journeyFormer cultists need patience, empathy, and healthy community to heal
How Christians Helped Me Heal || CPC Podcast Ep. 19
2026/07/13
The conversation explores the challenges of leaving a cult and the role of ordinary Christians in facilitating healing. It delves into the patience, grace, and acceptance provided by the Christian community, highlighting the impact of their actions on the speaker's recovery journey.
Takeaways
Healing after leaving a cultImpact of ordinary Christians
The Ongoing Effects of Growing Up in a CULT || CPC Podcast Ep. 18
2026/07/06
The episode explores the lasting effects of leaving a cult, including hyper-vigilance, fear of deception, difficulty trusting authority, black and white thinking, fear of social rejection, fear of perpetual social isolation, and identity reconstruction. The speaker shares personal experiences and challenges faced in each area, highlighting the ongoing process of recovery and growth.
Takeaways
Recovery from leaving a cult is a process that involves ongoing awareness and growth.Former cultists often struggle with hyper-vigilance, difficulty trusting authority, black and white thinking, fear of social rejection, fear of perpetual social isolation, and identity reconstruction.
What Nobody Tells You About Leaving a CULT || CPC Podcast Ep. 17
2026/06/29
The podcast episode explores the challenges and complexities of life after leaving a cult, highlighting the overwhelming freedom, grief, loneliness, decision-making anxiety, trust issues, uncertainty, feeling behind, and the prolonged healing process.
Takeaways
Overcoming the challenges of post-cult life is a prolonged process.Freedom after leaving a cult can feel disorienting and overwhelming.
What Gave Me the Courage to LEAVE || CPC Podcast Ep. 16
2026/06/23
Cole Crone shares his journey of leaving a cult and finding the courage to pursue truth despite fear. He reflects on the impact of God's presence in his life and the transformation it brought.
Takeaways
Courage to pursue truth exists alongside fear.Following the truth comes with a cost, but it's a necessary pursuit.
What I Was MOST Afraid to LOSE || CPC Podcast Ep. 15
2026/06/15
The conversation delves into the journey of realizing and leaving a cult, exploring the fears and challenges associated with this process. It highlights the emotional and relational attachments, the myth of an instant exit, and the struggle of losing community, identity, and facing the fear of being wrong. The outcome of leaving the cult is also discussed, emphasizing the gains and losses experienced.
Takeaways
Realization of being in a cult is different from acting on that realization.Leaving a cult involves facing fears of losing community, identity, and the fear of being wrong.
When I KNEW Something Was WRONG || CPC Podcast Ep. 14
2026/06/08
In this discussion, I share my personal journey of discovering the discrepancies in my church's teachings and practices, leading to a realization of the need for change and a search for biblical and historical grounding in Christianity.
Takeaways
Awakening to discrepanciesSeeking biblical and historical grounding
What REAL Christianity FEELS Like || CPC Podcast Ep. 13
2026/06/01
The conversation explores the contrast between the speaker's experience in a cult masquerading as Christianity and his discovery of biblical historical Christianity. It delves into themes of information control, conspiracy, community identity, and perpetual fear, highlighting the transformative shift from a counterfeit Christianity to a more authentic and liberating faith.
Takeaways
Information control vs. free inquiryConspiracy vs. continuityCommunity identity vs. Christian identityPerpetual fear vs. eternal security
Who/What DEFINES Christianity? || CPC Podcast Ep. 12
2026/05/18
The episode explores the definition of Christianity, the role of historical faith, and the challenges of restoration movements. It delves into the biblical, historical, and epistemological issues associated with restorationist claims.
Takeaways
Christianity's definition is rooted in historical faith and the teachings of the apostles.Restoration movements face challenges in justifying their claims and aligning with historical Christianity.
Why Every CULT Needs a Conspiracy || CPC Podcast Ep. 11
2026/05/11
The conversation delves into the concept of the conspiracy mindset and its logical chain, exploring its convincing nature and the human cost associated with it. It contrasts this with the biblical and historical Christian worldview and provides diagnostic questions for self-reflection.
Takeaways
Conspiracy MindsetLogical Chain of the Conspiracy Mindset
Why BAD Theology Starts with BAD Epistemology || CPC Podcast Ep. 10
2026/05/04
The conversation explores the importance of testing beliefs, the different sources of authority, and the epistemological justification for truth claims. It emphasizes the need to question and test beliefs, understand the various sources of authority, and critically evaluate the epistemic justification for truth claims.
Takeaways
Testing beliefsSources of authorityEpistemological justification
How to Use the Bible like a CULT LEADER || CPC Podcast Ep. 9
2026/04/27
The conversation delves into the dangers of proof texting and the misinterpretation, misuse, misquoting, and misapplication of biblical scripture. It highlights the importance of contextual interpretation and the potential for abuse when scripture is taken out of context.
Takeaways
Proof TextingContextual Interpretation
Leaving Error WITHOUT Leaving Christ || CPC Podcast Ep. 8
2026/04/20
The conversation explores the concept of deconstruction, its common pitfalls, and the importance of reconstruction. It emphasizes the significance of seeking truth, asking questions, and engaging with scripture and historic Christianity as part of the reconstruction process.
Takeaways
Deconstruction as a process of questioning and dismantling inherited faithCommon pitfalls of deconstruction and the importance of reconstructionThe significance of seeking truth, asking questions, and engaging with scripture and historic Christianity