Twisted Scripture: Nikieta Lambert on the I.C.O.C

A Little Bit Culty

Sarah Edmondson & Anthony “Nippy” Ames

True Crime, Society & Culture, Education

4.6 • 2.7K Ratings

🗓️ 8 January 2024

⏱️ 63 minutes

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Summary

Today’s episode is sponsored by BetterHelp.

Nikieta Lambert’s life was derailed by the International Churches of Christ (ICOC) – a culty Evangelical tentacle of Christianity promising nothing short of a fiery eternity in hell for choosing any other lifepath. In this episode, Nikieta discusses how they converted her. She describes the grooming and gaslighting. And she reveals which scriptures they use to keep people in line. Lucky for us and for her, Nikieta got out and is sharing how she reclaimed her life and helps others do the same. Also, she takes as many naps as she damn well pleases. We can totally roll with that.

NOTES

Nikieta Lambert spent 15 years in the International Churches of Christ and eventually rose to leadership. Then, when the Pandemic stopped everything, she stopped too. She witnessed the global movement for black and brown lives juxtaposed with a silent ICOC. And it all unraveled. Now Nikieta speaks out against the ICOC in hopes of helping others reclaim their own power and autonomy. Check out her ICOC Series on YouTube. You can also find her on Instagram, Tiktok, YouTube, and her own website nikietalambert.com.

In this episode we mention stories covered by Rolling Stone including one from the perspective of ICOC defectors and one on alleged ICOC abuse and pyramid schemery. There’s also mention of a 90’s era episode of 20/20 reporting on the ICOC.

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0:00.0	This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal, medical, or mental health advice. The views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the podcast and are not intended to malign any religion group club organization business
0:13.8	individual anyone or anything. I'm Sarah Edmondson and I'm Anthony air quotes nippy aims and this is a little bit
0:30.9	guilty a podcast about what happens when things that seem like a great thing at first go bad.
0:36.0	Every week we chat with survivors, experts, and whistleblowers for real cult stories told directly by the people who live through them.
0:43.0	Because we want you to learn a few things we've had to learn the hard way.
0:46.0	Like if you think you're too smart to get sucked into something culty,
0:50.0	you're already prime recruitment material. You might even already be in a cold.
0:54.0	Oops, you better keep listening to find out.
0:57.0	Welcome to season six of a little bit colty.
1:00.0	Seeking down to the depths of the ocean
1:05.0	hanging on to win my love.
1:09.0	I let go up on it all I could leave but I know
1:17.8	Welcome back to this week's episode of a little bit callty.
1:20.4	Today's guest is Nikita Lambert.
1:22.4	She's a former member of the International
1:24.4	Churches of Christ or the I. COC, a culti, evangelical, tentacle of
1:29.1	Christianity that promises nothing short of a fiery eternity in hell.
1:34.0	Under what conditions is that, Sarah?
1:36.0	Only if you choose a different path.
1:38.0	Convenient.
1:39.0	Convenient.
1:40.0	As a freshman in college, Nikita was love-bombed by the ICOC, she was groomed and she learned
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