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EPISODE · Apr 19, 2024 · 1H 3M

Seeking Sister Wife: Dating, Denim and Delusions

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Rebekah is not so reluctantly delving into the TLC waters today. When Melissa mentioned a possible cult connection for one of the couples on the current season of Seeking Sister Wife, it became clear Rebekah would need to dive in and report back. Even she was shocked by what she uncovered about a cult called The Alamo Christian Foundation.Justin and Becky Ryan seem like a pretty average couple, at least on the TLC spectrum of rankings. But once Rebekah reveals just how central the Alamo Christian Foundation was in their upbringing, it becomes impossible to view their creepy behavior the same way.She explores the serious crimes of Becky Ryan’s step-dad, Tony Alamo, which include body smuggling and kidnapping, and examine the Ryan’s dating tactics - are they simply peculiar or actually predatory?And you don’t want to miss Melissa and Rebekah’s newest “segment” at the top of the show where they share what they’ve learned from Tori Spelling’s new podcast, MisSpelling.Here’s what the hosts are watching as of today’s episode:Melissa: Unlocked: A Jail Experiment, NetflixRebekah: The Tourist, NetflixMelissa gave the following clues for the next episode!BUDDY HOLLYTEETHARKANSASWe are @criminalityshow on IG/FB + TwitterWe are @criminalitypodcastTikTok on TikTokYou can say hi and tell us what you’re watching: [email protected] the show? Please rate/review then share with a friend because loving REALITY isn’t a CRIME! https://podfollow.com/criminalityWe have a website where you can see all past episodes, our TV recommendations, and buy MERCH! https://www.criminalityshow.com/SOURCESReligion News Bloghttps://www.religionnewsblog.com/8506Encyclopedia of Arkansashttps://encyclopediaofarkansas.net/entries/tony-alamo-4224/Refinery 29https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2018/06/202525/tony-alamo-cult-leader-denim-jacketsNews.com/AUhttps://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/real-life/true-stories/child-brides-of-apocalyptic-christian-sex-cult-break-silence/news-story/afa04bf046e656922cf7e75fe95920cdThe Guardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2024/apr/09/ministry-of-evil-the-twisted-cult-of-tony-alamo-review-an-astonishing-tale-of-brainwashingNY Timeshttps://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/03/us/obituary-tony-alamo-minister-sexual-abuse.htmlPeoplehttps://people.com/crime/tony-alamo-child-brides-speak/Yahoohttps://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/seeking-sister-wife-becky-ryan-170009446.htmlCheat Sheethttps://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/new-seeking-sister-wife-cast-members-linked-notorious-cult.html/Oprahhttps://www.oprah.com/oprahshow/tony-alamos-alleged-child-brides/allIn Touch Weeklyhttps://www.intouchweekly.com/posts/seeking-sister-wife-are-the-merrifields-still-together/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rebekah is not so reluctantly delving into the TLC waters today. When Melissa mentioned a possible cult connection for one of the couples on the current season of Seeking Sister Wife, it became clear Rebekah would need to dive in and report back. Even she was shocked by what she uncovered about a cult called The Alamo Christian Foundation.Justin and Becky Ryan seem like a pretty average couple, at least on the TLC spectrum of rankings. But once Rebekah reveals just how central the Alamo Christian Foundation was in their upbringing, it becomes impossible to view their creepy behavior the same way.She explores the serious crimes of Becky Ryan’s step-dad, Tony Alamo, which include body smuggling and kidnapping, and examine the Ryan’s dating tactics - are they simply peculiar or actually predatory?And you don’t want to miss Melissa and Rebekah’s newest “segment” at the top of the show where they share what they’ve learned from Tori Spelling’s new podcast, MisSpelling.Here’s what the hosts are watching as of today’s episode:Melissa: Unlocked: A Jail Experiment, NetflixRebekah: The Tourist, NetflixMelissa gave the following clues for the next episode!BUDDY HOLLYTEETHARKANSASWe are @criminalityshow on IG/FB + TwitterWe are @criminalitypodcastTikTok on TikTokYou can say hi and tell us what you’re watching: [email protected] the show? Please rate/review then share with a friend because loving REALITY isn’t a CRIME! https://podfollow.com/criminalityWe have a website where you can see all past episodes, our TV recommendations, and buy MERCH! https://www.criminalityshow.com/SOURCESReligion News Bloghttps://www.religionnewsblog.com/8506Encyclopedia of Arkansashttps://encyclopediaofarkansas.net/entries/tony-alamo-4224/Refinery 29https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2018/06/202525/tony-alamo-cult-leader-denim-jacketsNews.com/AUhttps://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/real-life/true-stories/child-brides-of-apocalyptic-christian-sex-cult-break-silence/news-story/afa04bf046e656922cf7e75fe95920cdThe Guardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2024/apr/09/ministry-of-evil-the-twisted-cult-of-tony-alamo-review-an-astonishing-tale-of-brainwashingNY Timeshttps://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/03/us/obituary-tony-alamo-minister-sexual-abuse.htmlPeoplehttps://people.com/crime/tony-alamo-child-brides-speak/Yahoohttps://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/seeking-sister-wife-becky-ryan-170009446.htmlCheat Sheethttps://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/new-seeking-sister-wife-cast-members-linked-notorious-cult.html/Oprahhttps://www.oprah.com/oprahshow/tony-alamos-alleged-child-brides/allIn Touch Weeklyhttps://www.intouchweekly.com/posts/seeking-sister-wife-are-the-merrifields-still-together/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Rebekah is not so reluctantly delving into the TLC waters today. When Melissa mentioned a possible cult connection for one of the couples on the current season of Seeking Sister Wife, it became clear Rebekah would need to dive in and report back....

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