EPISODE · Jul 12, 2025 · 1H 28M
Inside the Apostolic United Brethren: Power, Abuse, and Fear for the Future
from Growing Up In Polygamy · host Growing Up In Polygamy
In this interview, we sit down with Emily Lee, the daughter of the current prophet of the AUB (Apostolic United Brethren) church. Emily shares what it was like growing up in a polygamist household, how her father’s leadership affected their family, and why she made the difficult decision to leave the church as a teenager.She also reflects on her concerns for the future of the AUB, especially as she sees similarities between her brother and Warren Jeffs. Emily shares her personal perspective on what it’s like to grow up in a high-demand religious group and how those early experiences still impact her today.This conversation offers an honest and personal look into life inside the AUB and what it means to step away from it.#AUB #Polygamy #EmilyLee #ExFundamentalist #FaithJourney #MormonFundamentalism #LeavingPolygamy #CultRecovery #FLDSIf you or someone you love has left polygamy and needs assistance, please reach out to "Holding Out HELP" at 801-548-3492 or visit their website at www.holdingouthelp.orgAt Growing Up In Polygamy our mission is to "Create compassion for communities that have been misunderstood, marginalized and/or abused by their leaders, and to empower those who have left by giving them a platform to share their stories with the world."If you would like to DONATE to this cause you can do so here: https://donorbox.org/growing-up-in-polygamyInsta: @growingupinpolygamyNew website is now up! www.growingupinpolygamy.comTheme Song created by @artcowles Please feel free to reach out to [email protected]
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In this interview, we sit down with Emily Lee, the daughter of the current prophet of the AUB (Apostolic United Brethren) church. Emily shares what it was like growing up in a polygamist household, how her father’s leadership affected their family, and why she made the difficult decision to leave the church as a teenager.She also reflects on her concerns for the future of the AUB, especially as she sees similarities between her brother and Warren Jeffs. Emily shares her personal perspective on what it’s like to grow up in a high-demand religious group and how those early experiences still impact her today.This conversation offers an honest and personal look into life inside the AUB and what it means to step away from it.#AUB #Polygamy #EmilyLee #ExFundamentalist #FaithJourney #MormonFundamentalism #LeavingPolygamy #CultRecovery #FLDSIf you or someone you love has left polygamy and needs assistance, please reach out to "Holding Out HELP" at 801-548-3492 or visit their website at www.holdingouthelp.orgAt Growing Up In Polygamy our mission is to "Create compassion for communities that have been misunderstood, marginalized and/or abused by their leaders, and to empower those who have left by giving them a platform to share their stories with the world."If you would like to DONATE to this cause you can do so here: https://donorbox.org/growing-up-in-polygamyInsta: @growingupinpolygamyNew website is now up! www.growingupinpolygamy.comTheme Song created by @artcowles Please feel free to reach out to [email protected]
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Inside the Apostolic United Brethren: Power, Abuse, and Fear for the Future
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