Cult Chat

10/06/2026

Have you listened to our most recent Cult Chat episode with Robin Boyle-Laisure? In this clip she’s explains how cults, trafficking and modern slavery overlap. And… no prizes for guessing… there’s a lot of overlap.

06/06/2026

This week’s episode has some excellent advice for young people embarking on tertiary training, and advice for parents on how to help their kids to cult-proof their lives. Prof Boyle-Laisure describes in this clip from the interview what she advises parents and young people to do to protect them against cults as they get ready for this important life transition.

02/06/2026

What do cults, human trafficking, and modern slavery have in common?
In Episode 93, we’re joined by Professor Robin Boyle-Laisure from St John's University, New York, for a fascinating conversation exploring the often-overlooked links between cults, trafficking, and exploitation.

We discuss:
▪️ How cults can intersect with modern slavery and trafficking
▪️ Legal reforms and the laws used internationally to hold abusive groups accountable
▪️ The grooming tactics used by traffickers and cult recruiters
▪️ What parents need to know to help protect children and young people
▪️ Practical tips for "cult-proofing" your life

This is a thought-provoking episode packed with insights for parents, professionals, and anyone interested in understanding how coercive groups operate.

Listen up on our various platforms:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6xyIrexyQur6yyfJw1gJ6I
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/episode-93-slavery-trafficking-and-what-parents-need/id1693307722?i=1000770690969
Plains Media: https://plains.org.nz/episode/41ee8456-c412-4f15-8d32-956d31d9ab89
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DP_cSTjTc9s

We’re joined by Prof Robin Boyle-Laisure, of St John's University, ...

02/06/2026

What do cults, human trafficking, and modern slavery have in common?

Find out tomorrow morning!!

28/05/2026

You Tube https://youtu.be/Qm7RdWVG30Y
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3UCJgB6CofJ0rBbK66fa4c?si=fS305kHUR56ZhDD3z6GqBw
Plains Media: https://plains.org.nz/episode/8bd1ebcd-379b-4559-8439-e8c0874d6f32

28/05/2026

If you haven’t listened already, check out this week’s extra episode - part two of Anton’s story about university recruitment.

27/05/2026

Here's part two of last weeks fascinating interview with Anton. In this episode he describes how he starts to see the control exerted over him by the group he has joined at university, the International Church of Christ, and what prompts him to make the decision to leave. He describes the process of extracting himself and starting over, and shares with us some insights about what students can do to protect themselves from predatory groups on campus.

You Tube https://youtu.be/Qm7RdWVG30Y
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3UCJgB6CofJ0rBbK66fa4c?si=fS305kHUR56ZhDD3z6GqBw
Plains Media: https://plains.org.nz/episode/8bd1ebcd-379b-4559-8439-e8c0874d6f32

In this second part of a two part conversation, we hear from Anton ...

26/05/2026

We’re looking forward to part 2 of Lindy’s interview with Anton today who was recruited into the International Church of Christ while studying at university. Check out a sneak preview of the interview below.

22/05/2026

Has your relationship with music been damaged by a cult? The Lalich Center’s upcoming workshop, Rebuilding Your Relationship with Music, was created to provide a supportive, trauma-informed space to gently explore and reshape that relationship. Links to registration in the comments

24/02/2026

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Xiv5m3x_6c
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4clwqY0XCCrkNftD9adxTW
Plains Media: https://plains.org.nz/episode/557bb6ee-772f-4251-9d61-8f53e5f56f85