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Jun 2018
40m 11s

Part 2: Origins

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Jennings travels to Utah, where Teal grew up and began her spiritual career. He learns more about the upbringing that shaped her teachings on suicide, and he meets the people who were closest to a Teal follower who took her own life.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 
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Part 6: Shadows
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Part 5: Memories
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Part 4: Tribe
In this exploration of Teal’s online empire, we’ll meet some of the people whose lives have changed because of her teachings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 
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