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Excommunicated Exclusive Brethren Religious Refugee at Decult Cult Awareness Conference
In this special interview I sit down with author, journalist, and religious refugee Craig Hoyle from Auckland, who spoke at the Christchurch event: Decult Cult Awareness Conference.
Author of Excommunicated: A multigenerational story of leaving the Exclusive Brethren
Don’t miss the chance to watch the entire Decult Cult Awareness Conference! Get the full conference with a special post event discounted ticket and be a part of this vital event, featuring powerful stories, expert insights, and key voices from around the world, including Craig Hoyle.
decult.net
Join us for an in-depth interview with Craig Hoyle, an excommunicated LGBT Exclusive Brethren member and a religious refugee who bravely shares his story of being excommunicated from the church after coming out as gay. As a homosexual ex-cult member, Craig provides a unique perspective on life within and after the Exclusive Brethren, a conservative religious sect known for strict rules and separation from society.
Craig is the author of Excommunicated, a powerful book exploring the multigenerational impact of leaving the Exclusive Brethren. His work delves into the experiences of former Exclusive Brethren, including his own journey as an LGBT writer navigating the challenges of life outside the sect.
This video also highlights Craig's appearance at the Decult Cult Awareness Conference in Christchurch, New Zealand. As a keynote speaker, Craig discusses his advocacy for cult survivors, his exploration of cult coercion, and the importance of events like Decult in raising awareness. Don't miss this chance to hear from a homosexual author who has transformed his painful past into a source of inspiration and education for others.
Whether you're interested in leaving the Exclusive Brethren, understanding the struggles of a gay Exclusive Brethren member, or learning about cult recovery, Craig's story offers hope and insight.
Craig was one of the special invited speakers at Decult, sharing his work investigating cults and the systems of coercive control that shape them. His new book, Ex-Communicated, dives deep into these topics, providing a fresh perspective on cult dynamics, the aftermath of leaving, and how society views ex-members. In our conversation, we talk about the importance of Decult for New Zealand, the global fight against cult coercion, and how his experiences have shaped his advocacy including LGBTQ+ "rainbow" issues.
Excommunicated: A multigenerational story of leaving the Exclusive Brethren
"After coming out as gay, Craig Hoyle was excommunicated from the New Zealand Exclusive Brethren and forced to say goodbye to his family forever. The conservative sect was everything he'd ever known - a childhood where television, pop music, sports and even pets were against the rules.
Joining public society - the 'worldlies' - for the first time, Craig sets out to meet his grandfather who was excommunicated in the 1980s and, using his diaries and letters, uncovers two centuries and seven generations of the family's tangled and often cruel relationship with the Brethren.
Weaving their past with Craig's own upbringing in this secretive and oppressive religious group, Excommunicated charts the evolution of the Exclusive Brethren in New Zealand and the heartwrenching stories of a family torn apart."
Get your tickets now to join the live stream for Craig's talk and other incredible sessions at Decult! This is your opportunity to hear firsthand from leaders in the field working to shed light on the often hidden world of cult influence and recovery.
And that’s not all! I’m also proud to announce that my film, Witness Underground, will have its international premiere at the Lumiere Theater in Christchurch during Decult. With screenings and live Q&A sessions on October 18th, 19th, and 20th, this documentary brings a unique lens to the journey of cult survivors, and I’m thrilled to share it with audiences in New Zealand and around the world. Witness the stories, stay for the conversations, and engage in meaningful dialogue at the intersection of art, healing, and cult awareness.
So mark your calendars and buy your live stream ticket for Decult today. You won’t want to miss Craig Hoyle’s presentation, my film Witness Underground, or the many other voices standing up for cult survivors and pushing for change in the world of coercive control and cult dynamics.
decult.net
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Excommunicated Exclusive Brethren Religious Refugee at Decult Cult Awareness Conference
In this special interview I sit down with author, journalist, and religious refugee Craig Hoyle from Auckland, who spoke at the Christchurch event: Decult Cult Awareness Conference.
Author of Excommunicated: A multigenerational story of leaving the Exclusive Brethren
Don’t miss the chance to watch the entire Decult Cult Awareness Conference! Get the full conference with a special post event discounted ticket and be a part of this vital event, featuring powerful stories, expert insights, and key voices from around the world, including Craig Hoyle.
decult.net
Join us for an in-depth interview with Craig Hoyle, an excommunicated LGBT Exclusive Brethren member and a religious refugee who bravely shares his story of being excommunicated from the church after coming out as gay. As a homosexual ex-cult member, Craig provides a unique perspective on life within and after the Exclusive Brethren, a conservative religious sect known for strict rules and separation from society.
Craig is the author of Excommunicated, a powerful book exploring the multigenerational impact of leaving the Exclusive Brethren. His work delves into the experiences of former Exclusive Brethren, including his own journey as an LGBT writer navigating the challenges of life outside the sect.
This video also highlights Craig's appearance at the Decult Cult Awareness Conference in Christchurch, New Zealand. As a keynote speaker, Craig discusses his advocacy for cult survivors, his exploration of cult coercion, and the importance of events like Decult in raising awareness. Don't miss this chance to hear from a homosexual author who has transformed his painful past into a source of inspiration and education for others.
Whether you're interested in leaving the Exclusive Brethren, understanding the struggles of a gay Exclusive Brethren member, or learning about cult recovery, Craig's story offers hope and insight.
Craig was one of the special invited speakers at Decult, sharing his work investigating cults and the systems of coercive control that shape them. His new book, Ex-Communicated, dives deep into these topics, providing a fresh perspective on cult dynamics, the aftermath of leaving, and how society views ex-members. In our conversation, we talk about the importance of Decult for New Zealand, the global fight against cult coercion, and how his experiences have shaped his advocacy including LGBTQ+ "rainbow" issues.
Excommunicated: A multigenerational story of leaving the Exclusive Brethren
"After coming out as gay, Craig Hoyle was excommunicated from the New Zealand Exclusive Brethren and forced to say goodbye to his family forever. The conservative sect was everything he'd ever known - a childhood where television, pop music, sports and even pets were against the rules.
Joining public society - the 'worldlies' - for the first time, Craig sets out to meet his grandfather who was excommunicated in the 1980s and, using his diaries and letters, uncovers two centuries and seven generations of the family's tangled and often cruel relationship with the Brethren.
Weaving their past with Craig's own upbringing in this secretive and oppressive religious group, Excommunicated charts the evolution of the Exclusive Brethren in New Zealand and the heartwrenching stories of a family torn apart."
Get your tickets now to join the live stream for Craig's talk and other incredible sessions at Decult! This is your opportunity to hear firsthand from leaders in the field working to shed light on the often hidden world of cult influence and recovery.
And that’s not all! I’m also proud to announce that my film, Witness Underground, will have its international premiere at the Lumiere Theater in Christchurch during Decult. With screenings and live Q&A sessions on October 18th, 19th, and 20th, this documentary brings a unique lens to the journey of cult survivors, and I’m thrilled to share it with audiences in New Zealand and around the world. Witness the stories, stay for the conversations, and engage in meaningful dialogue at the intersection of art, healing, and cult awareness.
So mark your calendars and buy your live stream ticket for Decult today. You won’t want to miss Craig Hoyle’s presentation, my film Witness Underground, or the many other voices standing up for cult survivors and pushing for change in the world of coercive control and cult dynamics.
decult.net
#LGBTWriter #ReligiousRefugee #LGBTQ+ #DecultConference #CraigHoyle #ExCommunicated #WitnessUnderground #CultAwareness #CultSurvivors #CoerciveControl #Decult2024 #CultRecovery #ScottHoman #Documentary #LumiereTheater #CultChat #NZCults #CultsAndControl #SupportSurvivors #exclusivebrethren
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Watch Next: "Cult members speak out Rock the Watchtower Cult Awareness Conference - WITNESS UNDERGROUND highlight"
youtube.com/watch?v=s2tYsA9nIXY
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