Trump Presidency: A Cult Survivor's Perspective w/Andrew Pledger

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🗓️ 6 November 2024

⏱️ 33 minutes

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In this special post-election episode, Rachel welcomes Andrew Pledger to discuss the emotional aftermath of the recent election from a survivor's perspective. Andrew, a cult survivor and advocate, shares his unique insights into the intersection of Christian fundamentalism and the current political climate. Raised in an independent fundamental Baptist church, Andrew's journey of self-discovery and escape from high-control environments informs his work in raising awareness through his podcasts, "Surviving Bob Jones University" and "Beyond Exposing Fundamentalism." Rachel and Andrew explore the common triggers and fears that have emerged in this unprecedented election season, emphasizing the importance of community and self-care for those affected by high-control groups. The conversation offers guidance and support to those grappling with feelings of isolation and anxiety in hopes that listeners will find solace in community and shared healing. Connect with Andrew and learn more about his work at: https://andrewpledger.mypixieset.com/links Connect with Us on Social Media: Twitter: www.twitter.com/_indoctrination Facebook: www.facebook.com/indoctrinationpodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/indoctrinationpodcast Patreon: www.patreon.com/indoctrination Webinars & Lectures: www.rachelbernsteintherapy.com/videos Your reviews and ratings on Spotify and Apple/iTunes are greatly appreciated and help the show reach a wider audience Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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0:00.0	Welcome to indoctrination, a weekly conversation series about protecting yourself from systems of control.
0:11.1	I'm your host, Rachel Bernstein.
0:13.6	Hi, everyone. Thanks for tuning into this special post-election episode.
0:19.2	We wanted to show solidarity with survivors of high-controlled groups by
0:23.3	discussing some of the common triggers and fears and anxieties that have come along with this
0:29.7	year's unprecedented election season. Our hope is that by engaging in conversations like the one
0:36.5	we're having today, we can provide some helpful insights as we survey our new political landscape, specifically from a survivor's perspective.
0:46.7	Joining me for the conversation today is our wonderful team member, Andrew Pledgeer, whose own experience in the independent fundamentalist Baptist
0:55.5	movement gives him a unique perspective on the role that Christian fundamentalism plays
1:01.8	in our current political climate. Hi, Andrew.
1:17.5	Quite a morning.
1:20.3	We're recording this the morning after.
1:23.5	The morning after a decision has been made.
1:26.3	I think a lot of people were either up all night
1:29.6	or went to sleep, feeling worried about what they were going to find when they turned on
1:35.3	their phone or checked the news and turned on their TV wherever they get their news.
1:40.2	And so I'm wondering how it was for you this morning.
1:45.3	Yeah.
1:45.9	I mean, for me, I was just woke up, really just devastated by the results because, of course, I was rooting for Harris.
1:55.8	I voted for Harris.
1:57.7	And I was also just really disappointed in shocked because the last election it took us
2:03.6	a while to know the results but the fact that it was just so clear cut with all that Trump
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