Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 5 days ago
In this episode of Cultish, Jeremiah Roberts and Andrew Soncrant respond to Netflix’s The Evil Influencer: The Jodi Hildebrandt Story.
They examine how Mormonism’s emphasis of personal revelation can become a breeding ground for cult leaders who claim to “hear from God,” and how institutional trust plays a role—highlighting the fact that Jodi Hildebrandt was listed as an approved therapist by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This episode explores the dangerous mix of spiritual authority, therapeutic language, and unchecked influence—and why discernment matters.
What happens when personal “revelation” overrides accountability?
How should Christians evaluate spiritual authority claims made by therapists, influencers, or church-approved leaders?
Tune in to Find out!
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In this episode of Cultish, Jeremiah Roberts and Andrew Soncrant respond to Netflix’s The Evil Influencer: The Jodi Hildebrandt Story.
They examine how Mormonism’s emphasis of personal revelation can become a breeding ground for cult leaders who claim to “hear from God,” and how institutional trust plays a role—highlighting the fact that Jodi Hildebrandt was listed as an approved therapist by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This episode explores the dangerous mix of spiritual authority, therapeutic language, and unchecked influence—and why discernment matters.
What happens when personal “revelation” overrides accountability?
How should Christians evaluate spiritual authority claims made by therapists, influencers, or church-approved leaders?
Tune in to Find out!
Check it out!
SUPPORT OUR WORK BY PARTNERING WITH US:
donorbox.org/cultish
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