Feet of Clay – Confessions of the Cult Sisters – What's it like to live in a Christian cult commune? How the hell do smart people get brainwashed into crazy beliefs and behaviors? Tracey & Sharon share their parallel journeys into and out of Last Days Ministries, led by Christian music super-star Keith Green (and later his wife Melody Green). Plus they interview others who also got out of high-control groups and toxic churches. Arranged marriages? Purity culture virgins? Religious trauma? Submission of women and misogyny? Child abuse? Sexual assault? Power hungry patriarchy? Heinous homophobia? Christian nationalism and politics? Yep, we touch on it all. Hear stories of escaping evangelicalism, surviving spiritual manipulation, deconstructing fundamentalism and so much more! Former cult sisters, now turned Exvangelical, tell all with humor and healing, compassion and comedy. Bi-weekly.
Send us a textTRIGGER WARNING - explicit discussion of child sexual exploitationStrong Willed Project:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/strongwilled/id1205800127Preacher Boys Pod:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/preacher-boys-podcast/id1493726980?i=1000669581965Pastor Suicide: https://www.newschannel5.com/news/maury-county-pastor-former-mayoral-candidate-dies-by-suicide-after-sexual-battery-charge Episode with Dr. Shiloh & Dr. Scotthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2078827/15646635Steve Greisen's crime:https://gazette.com/news/courts/greisen-pleads-guilty/article_657a1e80-c80b-11ed-8af4-ef8af7389e73.htmlSteve's companies:http://www.reelproductions.net/about-us/https://www.explorationfilms.com/2nd Chapter of Acts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Q4s9BOfTVcMatthew Ward (ballad & 80s rock)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=he-E9nMETFAhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzR2n47Ij0k "Virgins and Volcanos" Part 1 (Purity Culture)https://www.buzzsprout.com/2078827/12790634Keith Green encourages Steve to marry Nelly (59:30 min)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJhmRjF2NxAColorado "Sex Offender Intensive Supervision Program"https://dcj.colorado.gov/dcj-offices/odvsom/som-overvwCO Sex Offender Registry https://www.sotar.us/sotar-public/initPublicIndex.doPods about "Sound of Freedom" and human traffickinghttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/oh-no-ross-and-carrie/id425328515?i=1000628219969https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/oh-no-ross-and-carrie/id425328515?i=1000629169533https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/youre-wrong-about/id1380008439?i=1000626860729https://www.instagram.com/feetofclay.cultsistershttps://feetofclayconfessionsofthecultsisters.buzzsprout.comWe love acronyms -- and we aren't afraid to use them! Here are some common ones that we might forget to explain:LDM - Last Days Ministries (organization) ICT - Intensive Christian Training School (at LDM)YWAM - Youth With A Mission (organization) CCM - Contemporary Christian Music
9/13/24 • 125:22
Send us a textOur episode #46 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2078827/15479735Our chat on I Was A Teenage Fundamentalist: https://pod.link/1558606464/episode/cbd70c6c0c7f61a2ee51cdade0a85d7aHeadline about Steve Greisen’s crime: https://gazette.com/news/courts/greisen-pleads-guilty/article_657a1e80-c80b-11ed-8af4-ef8af7389e73.html2nd Chapter of Acts: https://www.2ndchapterofacts.com/LA Not So Confidential podcast https://www.la-not-so-confidential.com/Episode: Paraphilias https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l-a-not-so-confidential-the-premier/id1293032240?i=1000399934973Episode: Internet Facilitated Sex Crimes Part 1https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l-a-not-so-confidential-the-premier/id1293032240?i=1000480925303Episode: Behind The Collar Part 1https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l-a-not-so-confidential-the-premier/id1293032240?i=1000640410981Research article Shiloh referenced: https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2011-27115-001Documentary "I, Pedophile"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kf8m-B4RVAhttps://www.instagram.com/feetofclay.cultsistershttps://feetofclayconfessionsofthecultsisters.buzzsprout.comWe love acronyms -- and we aren't afraid to use them! Here are some common ones that we might forget to explain:LDM - Last Days Ministries (organization) ICT - Intensive Christian Training School (at LDM)YWAM - Youth With A Mission (organization) CCM - Contemporary Christian Music
8/28/24 • 105:49
Send us a textOur original episode #14: The Plane Crash That Killed Keith Greenhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2078827/13186307The YouTube video "The TERRIFYING Last Minutes of Christian Music Singer Keith Green" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfRYtT8JL38The YouTube video "We Can LEARN A LOT From Keith Green's Plane Crash"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeZvkHGobdYJoin the conversation in our Facebook Community Group - and get details to join us for the October 31, 2024 Flamy Grant Concert Party in Ocala, Florida. https://www.facebook.com/groups/677407940871421https://www.instagram.com/feetofclay.cultsistershttps://feetofclayconfessionsofthecultsisters.buzzsprout.comWe love acronyms -- and we aren't afraid to use them! Here are some common ones that we might forget to explain:LDM - Last Days Ministries (organization) ICT - Intensive Christian Training School (at LDM)YWAM - Youth With A Mission (organization) CCM - Contemporary Christian Music
7/27/24 • 78:52
Send us a textOur Website: https://www.confessionsofthecultsisters.com/Our Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/677407940871421Our Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/feetofclay.cultsisters/Episode 38: Grandkids, Groveling, and the Greatest Lovehttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2078827/14698767https://www.instagram.com/feetofclay.cultsistershttps://feetofclayconfessionsofthecultsisters.buzzsprout.comWe love acronyms -- and we aren't afraid to use them! Here are some common ones that we might forget to explain:LDM - Last Days Ministries (organization) ICT - Intensive Christian Training School (at LDM)YWAM - Youth With A Mission (organization) CCM - Contemporary Christian Music
7/10/24 • 35:06
Send us a textCome to our Invitation-Only Flamy Grant concert Ocala, FL, Oct 31, 2024! Join our Facebook group "Feet of Clay - Confessions of the Cult Sisters COMMUNITY" for infowww.facebook.com/groups/677407940871421Flamy Grant!https://www.flamygrant.com/Previous episodes we mention:Nope , NOT Okay!!! with Anthony Venn-Brown (3 Parts)https://www.buzzsprout.com/2078827/15177553https://www.buzzsprout.com/2078827/15168324https://www.buzzsprout.com/2078827/15168351Virgins & Volcanos (4 Parts)https://www.buzzsprout.com/2078827/12790634https://www.buzzsprout.com/2078827/12825513https://www.buzzsprout.com/2078827/12890425https://www.buzzsprout.com/2078827/12900524Abigail's Story (3 Parts)https://www.buzzsprout.com/2078827/13030650https://www.buzzsprout.com/2078827/13055778https://www.buzzsprout.com/2078827/13098917https://www.instagram.com/feetofclay.cultsistershttps://feetofclayconfessionsofthecultsisters.buzzsprout.comWe love acronyms -- and we aren't afraid to use them! Here are some common ones that we might forget to explain:LDM - Last Days Ministries (organization) ICT - Intensive Christian Training School (at LDM)YWAM - Youth With A Mission (organization) CCM - Contemporary Christian Music
6/26/24 • 96:57
Send us a text"The Man In The Mirror" Originally published in 1984 Last Days Magazine https://web.archive.org/web/20200429081529/https://www.exodusglobalalliance.org/themaninthemirrorp338.php More about Sy:https://www.abbi.org.au/2007/12/sy-rogers/https://www.abbi.org.au/2017/03/sy-rogers-2-2/?fbclid=IwAR2S7Md3S-JKyJUcHEwBbBHKLfF2Jqt2y9yDsx-jhf2tIB40uUNksT5DIhwhttps://the-singapore-lgbt-encyclopaedia.fandom.com/wiki/Sy_RogersAmbassadors & Bridge Builders Internationalwww.abbi.org.au/Anthony's Autobiography https://alifeofunlearning.com/Can't afford it? We'll reimburse you! Buy the book, send screen shot of receipt to cultsisterspodcast @ gmail and we'll pay youAnthony on 60 Minutes Australiawww.youtube.com/watch?v=8txAPzOXzKAMUST SEE! "Pray Away" & "Boy Erased"www.prayawayfilm.com/www.youtube.com/watch?v=-B71eyB_OnwWelcoming/Accepting/Affirming www.abbi.org.au/2017/03/welcoming-accepting-affirming/Invitation-only Flamy Grant concert Ocala, FL, Oct 31, 2024! Join Facebook COMMUNITY group for info www.facebook.com/groups/677407940871421Flamy Grant!https://www.flamygrant.com/SPRKL by Flamy Grant Spotify, or Bandcamp for $1 (Love it? Maybe chip in more) https://flamygrant.bandcamp.com/track/s-p-r-k-l A few lyrics:When I finally picked up that brushDragged it through the blushOh, what a revelationIt felt like a salvationWhen I painted what was inside outPuckered her lips and poutedWhat a situationI think I found my new vocationBut honey, you said waitBased on my inherited valuesThat I have not investigatedThis makes me uncomfortableIt's such a scandalAnd it's hard for me to handleAnd I said greatI don't know why you think you'reEntitled to a certain presentation from othersBut I am happy to dismantle itCause this is not your body...Stay proud, radiate, only love can drive out hate!See all lyrics here:https://www.lyrics.com/lyric-lf/14381329/Flamy+Grant/S.P.R.K.L.+%28feat.+Ricky+Braddy%29https://www.instagram.com/feetofclay.cultsistershttps://feetofclayconfessionsofthecultsisters.buzzsprout.comWe love acronyms -- and we aren't afraid to use them! Here are some common ones that we might forget to explain:LDM - Last Days Ministries (organization) ICT - Intensive Christian Training School (at LDM)YWAM - Youth With A Mission (organization) CCM - Contemporary Christian Music
6/19/24 • 90:09
Send us a textYou can read the full text of the tract "I'm Gay...O.K.?" in the UNT digital library here:https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc177448/Ambassadors and Bridge Builders International:https://www.abbi.org.au/Anthony's MUST READ book: https://alifeofunlearning.com/'What does the bible really say about homosexuality? (parts 1 & 2)https://www.abbi.org.au/audio-resources/homosexuality-christianity-church1/https://www.abbi.org.au/audio-resources/what-does-the-bible-really-say-about-homosexuality/The MUST SEE movie "Boy Erased"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-B71eyB_OnwAnthony on 60 Minutes in Australia:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8txAPzOXzKALots of GREAT RESOURCES for people from faith backgrounds: https://www.abbi.org.au/resources/resources-for-people-from-faith-backgrounds/About Anthony Venn-Brown: Anthony Venn-Brown is an author and a respected LGBTQ community leader. In a former life, he was a high-profile Pentecostal preacher, in Australia’s megachurches such as Hillsong. His autobiography, ‘A Life of Unlearning’, became a bestseller and now in its third edition. The memoir details Anthony’s rise to prominence and his several decades long struggle with homosexuality including constant prayer, counselling, fasting, conversion “therapy”, exorcisms and marriage, trying NOT to be gay. A chance encounter shattered the wall of denial he’d built and thrust him through a maze of public scandal, rejection, isolation, and trauma. People often say it’s a miracle he survived.Since 2004, his book, writing and organisations have been a source of resolution and healing. Anthony has worked with over 4,000 conversion “therapy” survivors and many more individuals experiencing faith/sexuality conflict.Anthony is the founder and CEO of Ambassadors & Bridge Builders International. He has been recognised for his contribution several times, including being twice voted one of the 25 Most Influential Gay and Lesbian Australians and in 2020 was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for his service to the LGBTQ community.Another claim to fame is that in 2008, along with Heath Ledger, Darren Hayes and Peter Allen, Anthony was named one of Australia’s Poster Children for Sin by the infamous Rev Fred Phelps from the Westboro (God Hates Fags) Baptist Church.Much of Anthony’s work came together recently when he worked with survivors and the state government to see legislation pass banning conversion "therapy". https://www.instagram.com/feetofclay.cultsistershttps://feetofclayconfessionsofthecultsisters.buzzsprout.comWe love acronyms -- and we aren't afraid to use them! Here are some common ones that we might forget to explain:LDM - Last Days Ministries (organization) ICT - Intensive Christian Training School (at LDM)YWAM - Youth With A Mission (organization) CCM - Contemporary Christian Music
6/12/24 • 86:58
Send us a textAmbassadors and Bridge Builders International: https://www.abbi.org.au/Anthony's MUST READ book: https://alifeofunlearning.com/The MUST SEE movie "Boy Erased"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-B71eyB_OnwAnthony on 60 Minutes in Australia:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8txAPzOXzKAAbout Anthony Venn-Brown: Anthony Venn-Brown is an author and a respected LGBTQ community leader. In a former life, he was a high-profile Pentecostal preacher, in Australia’s megachurches such as Hillsong. His autobiography, ‘A Life of Unlearning’, became a bestseller and now in its third edition. The memoir details Anthony’s rise to prominence and his several decades long struggle with homosexuality including constant prayer, counselling, fasting, conversion “therapy”, exorcisms and marriage, trying NOT to be gay. A chance encounter shattered the wall of denial he’d built and thrust him through a maze of public scandal, rejection, isolation, and trauma. People often say it’s a miracle he survived.Since 2004, his book, writing and organisations have been a source of resolution and healing. Anthony has worked with over 4,000 conversion “therapy” survivors and many more individuals experiencing faith/sexuality conflict.Anthony is the founder and CEO of Ambassadors & Bridge Builders International. He has been recognised for his contribution several times, including being twice voted one of the 25 Most Influential Gay and Lesbian Australians and in 2020 was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for his service to the LGBTQ community.Another claim to fame is that in 2008, along with Heath Ledger, Darren Hayes and Peter Allen, Anthony was named one of Australia’s Poster Children for Sin by the infamous Rev Fred Phelps from the Westboro (God Hates Fags) Baptist Church.Much of Anthony’s work came together recently when he worked with survivors and the state government to see legislation pass banning conversion "therapy". https://www.instagram.com/feetofclay.cultsistershttps://feetofclayconfessionsofthecultsisters.buzzsprout.comWe love acronyms -- and we aren't afraid to use them! Here are some common ones that we might forget to explain:LDM - Last Days Ministries (organization) ICT - Intensive Christian Training School (at LDM)YWAM - Youth With A Mission (organization) CCM - Contemporary Christian Music
6/5/24 • 115:36
Send us a textLYRICS so you can sing along!How do you solve a problem like A Sharon?How do you keep your mind from going down?How do you stop your eyes from always starin’?A suitable elder, wedding date and a gown!EPISODES WE REFERENCE:Our book discussion including "The Woman They Wanted"https://www.buzzsprout.com/2078827/13735349 (part 1)https://www.buzzsprout.com/2078827/13839087 (part 2)Virgins and Volcanos (Purity Culture)https://www.buzzsprout.com/2078827/12790634 (part 1)https://www.buzzsprout.com/2078827/12825513 (part 2)https://www.buzzsprout.com/2078827/12890425 (part 3)https://www.buzzsprout.com/2078827/12900524 (part 4)Our Interviews on IWATFhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2078827/12748728 (Sharon)https://www.buzzsprout.com/2078827/12748626 (Tracey)If you refuse to follow us on Instagram, Tracey forgives you... barely... and offers the alternative of following her on Facebook to watch her reels:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090090827809https://www.instagram.com/feetofclay.cultsistershttps://feetofclayconfessionsofthecultsisters.buzzsprout.comWe love acronyms -- and we aren't afraid to use them! Here are some common ones that we might forget to explain:LDM - Last Days Ministries (organization) ICT - Intensive Christian Training School (at LDM)YWAM - Youth With A Mission (organization) CCM - Contemporary Christian Music
5/22/24 • 116:52
Send us a textKevin James - "It Was the 90's!" https://www.tiktok.com/@kevinjamesthornton/video/7226790780046806314?lang=enRecommended (REQUIRED?) Viewing:Jesus Christ Superstar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1bAgWsEORcBrother Sun, Sister Moon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFgXxoEepnQGodspell: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4xLOrpNbHMJesus People USA (JPUSA) general info:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jesus_People_USA"No Place To Call Home" - Documentary about the abuses at JPUSA:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0V4G00Gl51chttps://www.instagram.com/feetofclay.cultsistershttps://feetofclayconfessionsofthecultsisters.buzzsprout.comWe love acronyms -- and we aren't afraid to use them! Here are some common ones that we might forget to explain:LDM - Last Days Ministries (organization) ICT - Intensive Christian Training School (at LDM)YWAM - Youth With A Mission (organization) CCM - Contemporary Christian Music
5/8/24 • 124:45
Send us a textSeason 1 Episodes we reference:"Was Keith Green A Cult Leader?" https://www.buzzsprout.com/2078827/12748626"Keith Green Arranged My Teenage Marriage" https://www.buzzsprout.com/2078827/12748728"A New Dawn - Keith Green's Foster Daughter Finds Her Voice"Part 1: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2078827/12962275Part 2: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2078827/12962632"Keith Green Acres - Our Crazy Cult Commune 'Last Days Ministries'"https://www.buzzsprout.com/2078827/13460453"A 'Brother' From Keith Green's Last Days Ministries Cult: Paul"Part 1: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2078827/13696464Part 2: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2078827/13703698"The Plane Crash that Killed Keith Green"https://www.buzzsprout.com/2078827/13186307Check out these 70's movies that impacted our generation!!!!Godspell: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4xLOrpNbHMJesus Christ Superstar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1bAgWsEORc(SHARON SAYS JCSS IS A MUST WATCH!!!!!)Brother Sun, Sister Moon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFgXxoEepnQ"Via Doloros" sung by Sandi Patti: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYbJINxRz6o"The Green Pastures" 1936 Movie (the scene Sharon mentions is around minute 53) https://vimeo.com/519820208Cool stuff from Karen Rohlf:"Love It Or Change It" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AE-SHIUpFBU Amazing online equestrian education: https://dressagenaturally.net/Why You Should NOT Trust Us:"Tracey & Sharon FLUNK an 80's Trivia Challenge"https://www.buzzsprout.com/2078827/13546192But Tracey DID get this one right: Justin Timberlake was in NSYNC, and they did the song Bye Bye Bye https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eo-KmOd3i7s https://www.instagram.com/feetofclay.cultsistershttps://feetofclayconfessionsofthecultsisters.buzzsprout.comWe love acronyms -- and we aren't afraid to use them! Here are some common ones that we might forget to explain:LDM - Last Days Ministries (organization) ICT - Intensive Christian Training School (at LDM)YWAM - Youth With A Mission (organization) CCM - Contemporary Christian Music
4/24/24 • 118:25
Send us a textJAMA stands for "Jesus Awakening Movement for America/All Nations". (Nothing new under the sun...)The song we were (trying!) singing along to was "Elya" by Silverwind. It came up because we were going to reconnect with one of the members of the trio who was in the area that day.Grublet's Cafe - an allowable indulgence in an otherwise bleak area of east Texas.Agape Force - another "ministry" in the East Texas vortex, also plagued with later scandals (weren't they ALL?!?!?!) (But we DID appreciate Grublet's!)Dukes BBQ off I-20 was great!Sadly we did not have time to return to the YWAM "Journey Coffee House" - it would have been a LOT of fun to let them witness to us .https://www.instagram.com/feetofclay.cultsistershttps://feetofclayconfessionsofthecultsisters.buzzsprout.comWe love acronyms -- and we aren't afraid to use them! Here are some common ones that we might forget to explain:LDM - Last Days Ministries (organization) ICT - Intensive Christian Training School (at LDM)YWAM - Youth With A Mission (organization) CCM - Contemporary Christian Music
4/10/24 • 90:59
Send us a textHere's a link to the song by Avalon, "Testify to Love." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LYsUSdd0SIhttps://www.instagram.com/feetofclay.cultsistershttps://feetofclayconfessionsofthecultsisters.buzzsprout.comWe love acronyms -- and we aren't afraid to use them! Here are some common ones that we might forget to explain:LDM - Last Days Ministries (organization) ICT - Intensive Christian Training School (at LDM)YWAM - Youth With A Mission (organization) CCM - Contemporary Christian Music
3/27/24 • 23:23
Send us a textPrevious episodes we mention:The Plane Crash that Killed Keith Greenhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2078827/13186307A New Dawn: Keith Green's Foster Daughter Finds Her Voice - Part 1https://www.buzzsprout.com/2078827/12962275https://www.instagram.com/feetofclay.cultsistershttps://feetofclayconfessionsofthecultsisters.buzzsprout.comWe love acronyms -- and we aren't afraid to use them! Here are some common ones that we might forget to explain:LDM - Last Days Ministries (organization) ICT - Intensive Christian Training School (at LDM)YWAM - Youth With A Mission (organization) CCM - Contemporary Christian Music
3/13/24 • 56:21
Send us a textOkay there were LOTS of things referenced in this episode, hopefully we remembered them all for you...Episode 33 We Discuss a Recent Interview with Melody Greenhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2078827/14418819October 2023 Interview with Melody Green https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/keith-greens-story-with-melody-green/id1412479643?i=1000633195065Episode 14, "The Plane Crash that Killed Keith Green" https://www.buzzsprout.com/2078827/13186307Episodes 15 & 16 with Dawn Green (foster daughter of Keith and Melody) https://www.buzzsprout.com/2078827/12962275 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2078827/12962632Cheers to Leaving episode about death https://cheerstoleaving.buzzsprout.com/2020672/10974728-ep-21-dr-deathPLEASE don't visit these places in Kentucky unless you are there to mock and ridicule!!! Creation Museum https://creationmuseum.org/Ark Encounter https://arkencounter.com/ Troy recommends the book "Religion for Atheists" https://www.alaindebotton.com/religion/ We LOVE Flight of Conchords - music, HBO series, comedy specials - all of it! http://www.flightoftheconchords.co.nz/video/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flight_of_the_Conchordshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jLDZjMF3tkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRJZfwDgNTMYou can be like Tracey & Sharon - become a Patreon supporter of IWATF!!! https://www.patreon.com/IWATFAnd we also LOVE Tim Minchin!!! https://www.timminchin.com/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVN_0qvuhhwhttps://www.instagram.com/feetofclay.cultsistershttps://feetofclayconfessionsofthecultsisters.buzzsprout.comWe love acronyms -- and we aren't afraid to use them! Here are some common ones that we might forget to explain:LDM - Last Days Ministries (organization) ICT - Intensive Christian Training School (at LDM)YWAM - Youth With A Mission (organization) CCM - Contemporary Christian Music
2/28/24 • 99:15
Send us a textOctober 2023 Interview with Melody Green https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/keith-greens-story-with-melody-green/id1412479643?i=1000633195065Episodes 15 & 16 with Dawn Green (foster daughter of Keith and Melody) https://www.buzzsprout.com/2078827/12962275 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2078827/12962632 Dana Carvey Na Ga Da https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8jiBKWRWeg Dana Carvey Church Lady https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FuJpalsj9sQRocky Horror Time Warp https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-w0WPkB3XJ440th Crash Anniversary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2QYvVKDXpMSoooooo "logical" !!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_V6SYLfmZA Dan McClellan https://www.instagram.com/maklelan/?hl=enBart Ehrman https://www.bartehrman.com/ Episode 14, "The Plane Crash that Killed Keith Green" https://www.buzzsprout.com/2078827/13186307Song for Josiah https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IcIARN7Sd3U“For truly I tell you, if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you.” (Matthew 17:20-21)Naked Pastor cartoon "How A Child Should NOT Talk to His Father" https://nakedpastor.com/products/child-talks-to-dadhttps://www.instagram.com/feetofclay.cultsistershttps://feetofclayconfessionsofthecultsisters.buzzsprout.comWe love acronyms -- and we aren't afraid to use them! Here are some common ones that we might forget to explain:LDM - Last Days Ministries (organization) ICT - Intensive Christian Training School (at LDM)YWAM - Youth With A Mission (organization) CCM - Contemporary Christian Music
2/14/24 • 94:17
Send us a textOur Christmas Photos in the Holidays Story Highlights on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17983196135380302/Join our Facebook Community Page https://www.facebook.com/groups/677407940871421/https://www.instagram.com/feetofclay.cultsistershttps://feetofclayconfessionsofthecultsisters.buzzsprout.comWe love acronyms -- and we aren't afraid to use them! Here are some common ones that we might forget to explain:LDM - Last Days Ministries (organization) ICT - Intensive Christian Training School (at LDM)YWAM - Youth With A Mission (organization) CCM - Contemporary Christian Music
1/10/24 • 25:55
Send us a textAs Tracey puts it, we spent a lot of years in a cult-commune-cave! Enjoy our pathetic attempts to answer cultural questions about the 1980s. You're welcome.WHAT V&V episode has Top Gun eye cover?Pee Wee Herman *** RECORD AN INSET FOR THIS?) 16:35WTF is a "Rick Roll"??? Watch this! (starting minute 15:16)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oADU2PIzhD0&t=956shttps://www.instagram.com/feetofclay.cultsistershttps://feetofclayconfessionsofthecultsisters.buzzsprout.comWe love acronyms -- and we aren't afraid to use them! Here are some common ones that we might forget to explain:LDM - Last Days Ministries (organization) ICT - Intensive Christian Training School (at LDM)YWAM - Youth With A Mission (organization) CCM - Contemporary Christian Music
12/27/23 • 80:36
Send us a text"Dear Lord Baby Jesus" prayer from Talladega Nightshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1Nh_3JCFj8Sharon (of course!) highly recommends the "Harry Potter" books. But if you don't have time to read or listen, here are a few pearls of wisdom:https://www.wizardingworld.com/features/pearls-of-wisdom-from-professor-dumbledoreReparenting your inner child: https://time.com/6268636/inner-child-work-healing/Setting personal boundaries:https://positivepsychology.com/great-self-care-setting-healthy-boundaries/"Change Your Story, Change Your Life" on Hidden Brainhttps://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/healing-2-0-change-your-story-change-your-life/Winter Solstice celebrations:https://www.britannica.com/list/7-winter-solstice-celebrations-from-around-the-worldhttps://www.instagram.com/feetofclay.cultsistershttps://feetofclayconfessionsofthecultsisters.buzzsprout.comWe love acronyms -- and we aren't afraid to use them! Here are some common ones that we might forget to explain:LDM - Last Days Ministries (organization) ICT - Intensive Christian Training School (at LDM)YWAM - Youth With A Mission (organization) CCM - Contemporary Christian Music
12/13/23 • 56:23
Send us a textWe all want more Flamy! Check out the website for all her fabulous happenings:https://www.flamygrant.com/https://flamygrant.bandcamp.com/See Flamy in concert!https://www.flamygrant.com/showsOfficial video for "Bible Belt Baby"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlsVNigFByk&list=RDrlsVNigFByk&start_radio=1Drag Queen Trixie Mattel dismantles anti-drag rhetoric in less than 1 minute!https://www.pride.com/drag-queens/trixie-mattel-drag-bans-responseOver the Rhine music: https://overtherhine.com/ACLU of Tennessee LGBTQ Equality issues: https://www.aclu-tn.org/en/press-releases/murfreesboro-officials-amend-anti-lgbtq-ordinance-response-advocates-lawsuit Tracey & Sharon's burlesque party pics:https://www.instagram.com/feetofclay.cultsisters/https://www.instagram.com/feetofclay.cultsistershttps://feetofclayconfessionsofthecultsisters.buzzsprout.comWe love acronyms -- and we aren't afraid to use them! Here are some common ones that we might forget to explain:LDM - Last Days Ministries (organization) ICT - Intensive Christian Training School (at LDM)YWAM - Youth With A Mission (organization) CCM - Contemporary Christian Music
11/29/23 • 56:36
Send us a text"Counting the Cost" by Jill Duggarhttps://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Counting-the-Cost/Jill-Duggar/9781668024447"The Woman They Wanted" by Shannon Harrishttps://www.broadleafbooks.com/store/product/9781506483160/The-Woman-They-Wanted"Shiny Happy People" docuseries on Primehttps://www.amazon.com/Shiny-Happy-People-Duggar-Secrets/dp/B0B8TR2QV5Our episode discussing "Shiny Happy People"https://www.buzzsprout.com/2078827/13032097"Virgins & Volcanoes" - Our series about Purity Culture, part 1 here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2078827/12790634An IBLP cult survivor, Abigail, shares her story, part 1 here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2078827/13030650A man's perspective on surviving the IBLP cult, Chad's story:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2078827/13233210A "Brother" from Last Days Ministries, Paul's story, part 1 here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2078827/13696464You can request to join our Facebook group: Feet of Clay - Confessions of the Cult Sisters COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/677407940871421Witches of Hollywood Documentary:https://www.wichitafilms.com/en/films/les-sorcieres-a-hollywood/Savior Complex Documentary: https://www.hbo.com/savior-complex https://www.instagram.com/feetofclay.cultsistershttps://feetofclayconfessionsofthecultsisters.buzzsprout.comWe love acronyms -- and we aren't afraid to use them! Here are some common ones that we might forget to explain:LDM - Last Days Ministries (organization) ICT - Intensive Christian Training School (at LDM)YWAM - Youth With A Mission (organization) CCM - Contemporary Christian Music
11/15/23 • 79:51
Send us a text"Counting the Cost" by Jill Duggarhttps://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Counting-the-Cost/Jill-Duggar/9781668024447"The Woman They Wanted" by Shannon Harrishttps://www.broadleafbooks.com/store/product/9781506483160/The-Woman-They-Wanted"Shiny Happy People" docuseries on Primehttps://www.amazon.com/Shiny-Happy-People-Duggar-Secrets/dp/B0B8TR2QV5Our episode discussing "Shiny Happy People" https://www.buzzsprout.com/2078827/13032097"Virgins & Volcanoes" - Our series about Purity Culture, part 1 here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2078827/12790634An IBLP cult survivor, Abigail, shares her story, part 1 here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2078827/13030650A man's perspective on surviving the IBLP cult, Chad's story:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2078827/13233210https://www.instagram.com/feetofclay.cultsistershttps://feetofclayconfessionsofthecultsisters.buzzsprout.comWe love acronyms -- and we aren't afraid to use them! Here are some common ones that we might forget to explain:LDM - Last Days Ministries (organization) ICT - Intensive Christian Training School (at LDM)YWAM - Youth With A Mission (organization) CCM - Contemporary Christian Music
11/1/23 • 94:39
Send us a textPaul Kellerman joined Last Days Ministries in 1982. He was a student in the second ever LDM "Intensive Christian Training School," then became a leader in that school, and ultimately part of the cult-commune work-force. In Part 2 of our interview, Paul shares about the confusing trauma of being kicked out of Last Days, and the long, difficult road to freedom and healing. You can listen to Part 1 of Paul's story here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2078827/13696464Our 4-part series on "purity culture," Virgins & Volcanoes. Start with Part 1 here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2078827/12790634Abigail's story in three parts. Start with Part 1 here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2078827/13030650Agape Force Open Letter, 2005:https://agape-force.livejournal.com/901.html Oregon tie-dye toilet paper? https://www.pinterest.com/pin/461900505507307966/?fbclid=IwAR0DkAdZs753Oyvy6wNga7xDtM-VPi3WOg_fz7U-BSdNWa3oGZ3iTkQSRXIYou can connect with Paul in the Facebook Group "Confessions of the Cult Sisters COMMUNITY," or by email: daringtobme@gmail.comhttps://www.instagram.com/feetofclay.cultsistershttps://feetofclayconfessionsofthecultsisters.buzzsprout.comWe love acronyms -- and we aren't afraid to use them! Here are some common ones that we might forget to explain:LDM - Last Days Ministries (organization) ICT - Intensive Christian Training School (at LDM)YWAM - Youth With A Mission (organization) CCM - Contemporary Christian Music
10/18/23 • 82:45
Send us a textLoren Cunningham, founder of Youth With A Mission (YWAM), passed away on October 6, 2023. News of his passing was particularly difficult for MANY former members (YWAMers) because he escaped a long-overdue reckoning to account for the years of exploitation, manipulation, and spiritual and financial abuse he designed and presided over throughout the decades of Youth With A Mission’s history. Tracey and Sharon share their own experiences with this systemic model of abuse and manipulation due to the close ties between Keith Green and Loren Cunningham and between Last Days Ministries and Youth With a Mission back in the early 1980’s. Loren Cunningham exploited both youth and nations with a program that functioned much more like a multi-level marketing scheme (MLM) than a true ministry. We share the dark side of his ‘legacy’ that you won’t often hear because Loren Cunningham and other high-level YWAM leaders worked hard to remove and silence people and bury and hide important and heart-breaking stories of abuse and corruption. References for this episode: Tyler Morning Telegraph Newspaper article – History of Ministries in East Texashttps://tylerpaper.com/lifestyle/faith/christian-pioneers-make-east-texas-a-hub-for-worldwide-ministries/article_3bfb0beb-9f0a-578c-8236-8549236a5233.htmlThe Cross and the Switch Blade Movie Trailer starring Erik Estrada (who starred in the TV Show CHiPs in the 1970’s)https://youtu.be/w4ANAyIQi8Y?si=YWzERVCizDfyYFdpThe Book used by YWAM to emphasize the principle – “Do not come against God’s anointed.”The Tale of Three Kings– by Gene Edwards Sharon mentions visiting the home of the Anastasis Ship in 1982: Loren Cunningham had a long-time vision of a ship ministry, which was finally realized in 1979. The first ship, named “Anastasis” (the Greek word for Resurrection), became the first in a fleet to be known as Mercy Ships–a ministry which would provide hope and healthcare to the needy in port cities around the world.(Note: Mercy Ships is no longer an affiliate of YWAM – it became a stand-alone ministry in 2003) Other Stories about experiences with YWAM abuse:https://ministrywatch.com/spiritual-abuse-a-common-complaint-for-ywam-students/https://www.spiritualabuseresources.com/articles/my-experience-in-ywaTracey's Interview on IWATF: "Was Keith Green A Cult Leader?" https://www.buzzsprout.com/2078827/12748626 Sharon's Interview on IWATF: "Keith Green Arranged My Teenage Marriage"https://www.buzzsprout.com/2078827/12748728A little slice of life at the cult-commune Last Days Ministries:https://www.instagram.com/feetofclay.cultsistershttps://feetofclayconfessionsofthecultsisters.buzzsprout.comWe love acronyms -- and we aren't afraid to use them! Here are some common ones that we might forget to explain:LDM - Last Days Ministries (organization) ICT - Intensive Christian Training School (at LDM)YWAM - Youth With A Mission (organization) CCM - Contemporary Christian Music
10/9/23 • 58:49
Send us a textPaul Kellerman joined Last Days Ministries in 1982. He was a student in the second ever LDM "Intensive Christian Training School," then became a leader in that school, and ultimately part of the cult-commune work-force. In Part 1 of our interview, Paul tells us a bit about his childhood, coming to Last Days, and the set up for what would soon become a major life trauma.Other episodes we reference:014 - The Plane Crash that Killed Keith Greenhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2078827/13186307023 - Keith Green Acres, Our Crazy Cult Commune Last Days Ministrieshttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2078827/13460453Leonard Ravenhill was an older fiery preacher from the UK who settled in East Texas, and became a mentor of sorts to Keith and the rest of us. Perhaps his most well-known book was "Why Revival Tarries." (And so now you are in on the joke as well!)You can connect with Paul in the Facebook Group "Confessions of the Cult Sisters COMMUNITY," or by email: daringtobme@gmail.comhttps://www.instagram.com/feetofclay.cultsistershttps://feetofclayconfessionsofthecultsisters.buzzsprout.comWe love acronyms -- and we aren't afraid to use them! Here are some common ones that we might forget to explain:LDM - Last Days Ministries (organization) ICT - Intensive Christian Training School (at LDM)YWAM - Youth With A Mission (organization) CCM - Contemporary Christian Music
10/4/23 • 80:33
Send us a textWARNING!!!!!!!! This episode contains accounts of animal cruelty. Listener discretion is advised. ORIGINAL "Green Acres" television show intro and theme song:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrbPAt1_vc4(You can stream episodes on various platforms)Lyrics to OUR version of (Keith) Green Acres! KEITH GREEN Acres is the place to be Ranch house livin' is the life for me Texas spreadin' out so far and wide Keep Southern Cal, we're in for a crazy ride God's cause! Our flaws! The Spin! Your Sin! We are Keith's slaves! Die to self and dig our graves! KEITH GREEN Acres we are there!Links to interview with Dawn Green (foster daughter of Keith & Melody), Parts 1 & 2:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2078827/12962275https://www.buzzsprout.com/2078827/12962632 "No Compromise - The Life Story of Keith Green" by Melody Green. If you feel you must read this book, please do us a favor and buy a USED copy!Links to Sharon’s story on IWATF: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2078827/12748728Links to our series on Purity Culture, "Virgins & Volcanos"https://www.buzzsprout.com/2078827/12790634https://www.buzzsprout.com/2078827/12825513https://www.buzzsprout.com/2078827/12890425https://www.buzzsprout.com/2078827/12900524“DBA” means “doing business as.” - The legal name of the non-profit entity was “Last Days Evangelical Association,” but in all our publications we were known as “Last Days Ministries.”“ROI” means “return on investment” --- does the time and money spent yield a big enough return (profit) to make it worthwhile? In the LDM farming ventures, that answer was FUCK NO!Canton Fair - World’s Largest Flea Market! https://www.firstmondaycanton.com/The song Sharon sang while working in the prison kitchen grating potatoes: His ways are greater than mine His ways are greater than mine His ways are greater than mine, MUCH greater! Greater, greater, much much greater! Greater, greater, much greater!“The Burn” - when everyone in the ministry had to work almost 24/7 to typeset, print, collate and mail out our publication, “The Last Days Magazine.”“Witnessing” - talking to people, trying to persuade them to “give their lives to Jesus.”https://www.instagram.com/feetofclay.cultsistershttps://feetofclayconfessionsofthecultsisters.buzzsprout.comWe love acronyms -- and we aren't afraid to use them! Here are some common ones that we might forget to explain:LDM - Last Days Ministries (organization) ICT - Intensive Christian Training School (at LDM)YWAM - Youth With A Mission (organization) CCM - Contemporary Christian Music
9/20/23 • 77:53
Send us a textIs it ILLEGAL to have this much fun?!?!? Our wide-ranging ramble includes sex, is Tracey gay, sex, purity culture, sex, ghost stories, sex, child custody, sex, mental health, sex, abortion rights, sex, the Barbie movie, sex, etc. This is Part 2 of our "crossover interview" with Rachael and Molly from the wonderful podcast "Cheers to Leaving." Listen to Part 1:https://cheerstoleaving.buzzsprout.com/2020672/13502416For our previous episodes about Purity Culture, start with Part 1:Virgins & Volcanos, https://www.buzzsprout.com/2078827/12790634The book Sharon recommends, "Come As You Are" by Dr. Emily Nagoski:https://www.amazon.com/Come-You-Are-Surprising-Transform/dp/B08CPVQT5M/ref=sr_1_1?hvadid=580750092959&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9012353&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=2208994383439932044&hvtargid=kwd-3218609054&hydadcr=22560_13493318&keywords=come+as+you+are+book&qid=1691100974&sr=8-1Tracey is PROMISING a photo of us kissing - check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/feetofclay.cultsisters/Link to Franky Schaefer interview on IWATF:https://pod.link/1558606464/episode/36f8ae2913393b49b30c7dfeefa44911The video Rachael mentioned re: history repeats itself:https://www.tiktok.com/@lornemalvo665/video/7246334603688938779Generations defined and age ranges:https://www.beresfordresearch.com/age-range-by-generation/Don't miss the incredible SNL "Dick in a Box"!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rt0spqQtMKgThe phrase “Go down Moses!” is from the song "He'll Take Care of the Rest" by Keith Greenhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c27znFbcFrghttps://www.instagram.com/feetofclay.cultsistershttps://feetofclayconfessionsofthecultsisters.buzzsprout.comWe love acronyms -- and we aren't afraid to use them! Here are some common ones that we might forget to explain:LDM - Last Days Ministries (organization) ICT - Intensive Christian Training School (at LDM)YWAM - Youth With A Mission (organization) CCM - Contemporary Christian Music
9/6/23 • 85:11
Send us a textSharon's rap debut first aired on Episode # of Cheers to Leaving:https://cheerstoleaving.buzzsprout.com/2020672/13502416Now devil's got ya in his hold, he gonna spank yo tushyGod tryin a tell ya just like Moses in the burning bushyGet on yo knees and say yo prayers, don't be so god damned wussyAll those angels makin heavin fuckin cushy(Yep, Sharon IS a sucker for a dare!)https://www.instagram.com/feetofclay.cultsistershttps://feetofclayconfessionsofthecultsisters.buzzsprout.comWe love acronyms -- and we aren't afraid to use them! Here are some common ones that we might forget to explain:LDM - Last Days Ministries (organization) ICT - Intensive Christian Training School (at LDM)YWAM - Youth With A Mission (organization) CCM - Contemporary Christian Music
9/6/23 • 02:00
Send us a textAs of last week, we are going to an every-other-week podcast schedule. We know, we know, you are going to have withdrawals! But we promise (said in our best, comforting mommy voices) - YOU WILL BE OKAY SWEETIE! And to help ease your pain, you DON'T have to go cold turkey - TOMORROW (August 31, 2023) you can hear us having lots of fun with Molly and Rachael on the podcast Cheers to Leaving! Here's the Link: https://cheerstoleaving.buzzsprout.com/2020672/13502416-ep-67-spiritual-orgasms-with-feet-of-clay-confessions-of-cult-sistersIn the meantime.... have you already listened to ALL of our previous episodes? If not, today is a good day to catch up a little bit.And don't forget, you can see fun stuff on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/feetofclay.cultsisters/And join our listener community on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/groups/677407940871421And last but not least, you can send us a written or voice message on our website! We'd love to hear your stories, suggestions, compliments or complaints. https://www.confessionsofthecultsisters.com/talk-to-usAs always, be good to yourselves, be kind to others, and we'll see you next week!https://www.instagram.com/feetofclay.cultsistershttps://feetofclayconfessionsofthecultsisters.buzzsprout.comWe love acronyms -- and we aren't afraid to use them! Here are some common ones that we might forget to explain:LDM - Last Days Ministries (organization) ICT - Intensive Christian Training School (at LDM)YWAM - Youth With A Mission (organization) CCM - Contemporary Christian Music
8/30/23 • 02:43
Send us a textSharon asks Tracey how she's doing, and Tracey doesn't hold back. REALITY CHECK - when she says she wants to burn down a church - this is FIGURATIVELY folks!!!! We in NO WAY recommend or condone or support violence!!!!!Article (3 Parts) "Ministry of Violence"https://theswordandthesandwich.substack.com/p/ministry-of-violence#:~:text=This%20is%20the%20first%20of,from%20children%2C%20and%20its%20effects.Corporal punishment in schools is currently legal in 19 states: AL, AZ, AR, CO, FL, GA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MS, MO, NC, OK, SC, TN, TX, WY. As far as we know, there are no laws or limits on corporal punishment in private homes or church settings.https://njsbf.org/2023/01/04/is-corporal-punishment-making-a-comeback/#:~:text=Many%20states%20have%20banned%20corporal,still%20permitted%20in%2019%20states.Books that promote horrific child abuse, including spanking rituals, all in the name of "raising up a child in the way he should go":Dare to Discipline by Dr. James DobsonGod, the Rod and Your Child's Bod by Larry TomczakThe Strong Willed Child by Dr. James DobsonTo Train Up a Child by Michael & Debi PearlPS - if you feel compelled to get copies of these books for your own research, PLEASE find a way to buy used, so that the authors receive no additional royalties! Thank you!Become a 'No Hit Zone' advocate --https://nohitzone.com/ What is the goal of No Hit Zone? To create an environment of comfort and safety for parents, families, and staff present in every location and facility. A No Hit Zone sets a precedent within the community and establishes a commitment to the promotion of effective parenting techniques by instilling that: No adult shall hit a childNo child shall hit another childNo adult shall hit another adultNo child shall hit an adultTracey mentioned a verse in Psalms, but it actually is in Proverbs. (We take it as a point of pride that we no longer remember every bible reference!) Here are verses in Proverbs, the "wisdom" of Solomon (suggestions?) that justify beating a child: 13:24; 19:18; 20:30; 22:15; 23:13-14; 29:15. Interestingly, those who embrace these precepts are able to conveniently ignore the absolute COMMAND from God via Moses in Deuteronomy 21:18-21 - if your son won't obey you, you MUST stone him to death! Just one more example of bible gymnastics. Our episodes that explore how purity culture and ritualized spanking abuse can have a major impact on future sexuality: "SeXploration with sExvangelicals" Parts 1 and 2:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2078827/13365285https://www.buhttps://www.instagram.com/feetofclay.cultsistershttps://feetofclayconfessionsofthecultsisters.buzzsprout.comWe love acronyms -- and we aren't afraid to use them! Here are some common ones that we might forget to explain:LDM - Last Days Ministries (organization) ICT - Intensive Christian Training School (at LDM)YWAM - Youth With A Mission (organization) CCM - Contemporary Christian Music
8/23/23 • 57:10