Nicky Gumbel & the Alpha Cult Controversy

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Send us Fan MailToday on the Wheel of Crime, Jenn and Em take a closer look at religious leader Nicky Gumbel, the Alpha Course, and the cult allegations surrounding the movement. The ladies cover Alpha’s origin story and Nicky Gumbel’s rise to prominence. They discuss the criticisms that have led some people to question whether Alpha crosses the line from Christian evangelism into cult-like behaviour.Support the show

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