In the early 1990s a devout Catholic and former school principal starts claiming she’s a divine prophet with a special connection to the Virgin Mary. Within a decade, Debra Geileskey has hundreds of followers in Australia, a monopoly over the town of Helidon, and donations pouring in for her “New Jerusalem.”
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Nov 2022
Waco Siege & Branch Davidians Pt. 1
On February 28th, 1993, ATF agents raided a compound in Waco, Texas, belonging to a religious group known as the Branch Davidians. A 51-day standoff ensued, ending in a violent siege. Eighty-one people lost their lives, many of them children — but to this day, no one knows which ... Show More
32m 53s
May 2023
Episode 1: Queen in the Making
When an unsuspecting Christian group called Overcomers Through Christ meets Cecilia Steyn, a 42nd generation witch fleeing Satanism, they welcome her with open arms. Their leader, Ria Grunewald, strives to save Cecilia’s soul from the devil. But when Cecilia begins changing the g ... Show More
35m 37s
Sep 2022
Mystic Mother | 1. Aphrodite
When Rebecca discovers a new kind of church, she goes from seeker to goddess.
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35m 41s
Jun 2025
The Killer Prophet: Ervil LeBaron Pt. 1
In the 1920s, the LeBaron family settles in Mexico to practice their own sect of Mormonism. They establish a settlement, open a church, and work the farms. But after the family patriarch dies, the settlement becomes a bloody battleground for brothers all claiming to be a prophet. ... Show More
33m 17s
Sep 2023
Magdalena Solís: The High Priestess of Blood
<p>This is the story of a child sex worker who, in her teens, convinced a small village that she was a reincarnated ancient Incan Goddess so that she could rule over them with blood.</p>
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20m 56s
Nov 2024
A Prayer to Extend the Heart of Jesus
<p>Jesus showed us by the way He lived and loved that we have incredible gifts to offer, which cost us nothing but have eternal value. They offer someone a glimpse of Jesus—a glimpse of true hope, a glimpse of everlasting life, and a moment to see that they have eternal value in ... Show More
6m 18s
Nov 2023
The Dominion of Melchizedek: The "Mothership for Con Artists Worldwide"
Back in the early 1980s David and Mark Pedley were little more than a father-son real estate scam duo. Then came prison, escape, and a self-penned Bible, named for an obscure Jerusalem priest and the foundation for a micronation called the Dominion of Melchizedek. It was no ordin ... Show More
46m 5s
