All right, this story is going to blow you away.

And if you're an enemy of this guy,

you have a really excellent chance of being blown away.

He's in the news, reviled by most around the world.

But what's the story behind Russia's powerful and villainous

leader? From poverty to being one of the richest people in the world, from

worshiping communism as a KGB officer to completely embracing democracy until it no longer served his purposes.

I'm Patty Steele.

Vladimir Putin, was his rise to power one of the greatest examples of gas lighting ever?

That's next on the backstory.

I'm Jess Kasevedo, executive producer of the hit Netflix documentary series Dancing for the Devil, the 7M

Tic Top cult.

And I'm Clea Gray, former member of 7M Films and Shakina Church.

And we're the host of the new podcast, For Give Me For I have followed.

Together, we'll be diving even deeper into the unbelievable stories behind 7M films and

LA-based Shekina Church, an alleged cult that has impacted members for over two decades.

Jessica and I will delve into the hidden truths between high control groups and interview

dancers, church members, and others whose lives and careers have been impacted, just like mine.

Through powerful in-depth interviews with former members and new chilling first-hand

accounts, the series will illuminate untold and extremely necessary perspectives.

Forgive Me for I Have Followed will be more than an exploration.

It's a vital revelation aimed at ensuring these types of abuses never happen again.

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