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Playing in Traffic

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Come play in traffic with us!! Where two sisters share their experience of leaving a "cult"(WMSCOG)-from the perspective of a former "Deaconess" and the perspective of a concerned baby sister. http://www.playingintrafficpod.com/ We would love to hear your feedback! Send any questions, comments, suggestions to our email at [email protected]

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  1. 100 Church of Fraud. Our interview with Mitch

    This is our 100th episode! We had the pleasure of speaking with Mitch-a former leader of wmscog who recently visited South Korea. He talks about what it's like now in Korea and how they reacted to Americans coming to protest the K cults. He introduced us to the Bible Vaccine Center and their work...

  2. 99 We are all Shook up

    Hi everyone! On this episode we talk about dealing with the ebbs and flows of the healing journey of cult recovery. Toni opens up about how the current flood of news has been resurfacing some old feelings for her. Then we dive into some wild conspiracy theories and some not so hard to believe...

  3. 98 Lisa Joins a Cult is coming to Denver !

    You guys! Lisa is coming to D town!! In this episode we catch up with Lisa on all of her adventures . Check out the link below to get tickets to her show in Denver on Jan. 24th 2026 at 8:30 Pm at International Church of Cannabis Or Check out her website for all of her show locations across the US...

  4. 97 Brother from Another Mother - Edgar

    It's a long overdue conversation with our dear friend Edgar. He was a World mission society church of God leader with his family for ten years. He now dedicates his time helping former members with his YouTube channel "Defusing the WMSCOG" Check it out!...

  5. 96 Vatican City and Leslie Mann

    We've been told (by one person) that Leslie Mann has the same voice as us. What do you think? On this episode, Toni lives to tell her tale of visiting the holy grail of fear mongering in WMSCOG, Vatican City. Catch up on some old news, some new news, and get excited for our upcoming interview.…

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  6. 95 Zahng's Tots With our friend Anthony

    Anthony is back!!! On this episode we reminisce about our time in the WMSCOG doing volunteer activities. What really happened to those canned goods you donated? And we ask a very serious question -are we being punked-is the WMSCOG just copying episodes of The Office? What do you think? Thank you...

  7. 94 Interview with Former Member Han

    Join us for our conversation with Han. He is our first ex member who was born into the WMSCOG. We have been waiting for this interview for a while and are so thankful to Han for sharing his experience with all of us. Thank you Han and thank you to all of our listeners. Boom Baby

  8. 93 MAGA is a Cult and Makeup Gate

    Happy New Year!! We're back in action and ready to take down all the cults! In this episode we get a little political and ask the question-Is Donald Trump a "cult leader"? Comparing his behavior to the BITE model, we discuss our personal experiences and observations of the situation in America...

  9. 92 Shakira Author of "Church or Cult"

    In this episode we interview author and former member of the WMSCOG Shakira Thomas. She talks about the process of writing her book and how it advanced her healing process. Shakira was a member of the Manchester Church of god. Grab a copy of her book "Church or Cult" on Amazon today! Check out…

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  10. 91 News updates from the WMSCOG

    We start this episode with a quick update from our friend Joann. Enjoy because this is the only non depressing part of this episode. We have news updates about some disturbing events happening within the WMSCOG. You can find the links below. And... this is our first episode post election so of...

  11. Episode 90 WMSCOG Infiltrates Schools

    We're back to catch up on WMSCOG shenanigans and their recent campaign to target young children. Send your stories about ASEZ to [email protected]. We also discuss the Netflix series Dancing with the Devil:The 7M TikTok Cult. The similarities between this group and the world mission...

  12. 89 Interview with Former WMSCOG Member Juliet

    On this episode , Lindsey had the honor to do a solo interview with Ex World mission society church of God member, Juliet. We talk about her journey in and out of the WMSCOG. We also touch on the overall dangers of purity culture in the WMSCOG and other religions. Juliet, thank you so much for...

  13. 88 Part 3 Flora and Pascal

    Here it is folks, the final part to our conversation with Flora and Pascal. Thank you so much Flora and Pascal for being brave and for sharing your story with us. We wish you a happy and healthy future free from mind control and the WMSCOG cult. Check out https://thewellfedfamily.com and follow...

  14. 87 Part 2 with Flora and Pascal

    Join us as we continue our conversation with Flora's experience inside of the WMSCOG in Australia and with Pascal's experience as a family member. If you haven't already , check out their website https://thewellfedfamily.com/text/about-us/ and follow them on TikTok @thewellfedfamily Stay tuned…

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  15. 86 Part 1 Flora and Pascal

    We have a very exciting series! In the next few episodes we interview Flora who is a former WMSCOG member and her husband Pascal who was never baptized into the cult. They live in Australia and share their unique experiences with the world mission society church of god there. Thank you so much…

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  16. 85 Leaving the WMSCOG with Olivia

    Olivia joins the PITPOD family and shares her story of how she was coerced into joining the World Mission Society Church of God. Thank you for your vulnerability. We look forward to following your journey of freedom.

  17. 84 WMSCOG Campus Preaching with Paul

    Following the direction of other "cults", the WMSCOG has unfortunately taken over college campuses in America. In this episode we spoke with Paul, a university student who is currently working on raising awareness about the WMSCOG's manipulative practices on campus. We are so grateful for people...

  18. 83 Smokey Karaoke With Lisa Vanarsdale

    On this episode, we met up with our past guest Lisa Vanarsdale live in person in Denver right before we went in to do some Smokey Karaoke at the International Church of Cannabis. Lisa catches us up on her recent 1 woman show and some new stories about her cult adventures. Click on the link below…

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  19. 82 Interview with Former WMSCOG Member Melissa

    In this captivating interview we spoke with Melissa about her time in the wmscog. She escaped in 2012 and shares stories about racism, child mistreatment, and manipulation of members. Thank you for your vulnerability and openness.

  20. 81 Former Member Odalys Speaks Out

    How does being a member of the WMSCOG affect mental health? Today we speak with Odalys- a former member who bravely spoke with us about the decline of her mental health while in the WMSCOG. Odalys served in the cult as a child teacher and spoke about her time in the children's room. Thank you for...

  21. 80 YouTube Debut and Update with Esperanza

    Join us for our first recorded podcast available on YouTube!! Esperanza joins our studio with exciting updates in her life and shares a touching letter to a current member. Thank you Esperanza for joining us for this special episode. We always appreciate your vulnerability and insight....

  22. 79 State of Nevada vs WMSCOG member

    Have the teachings of the WMSCOG influenced a current member to go on a violent shooting spree? James Lewis and Brian Wayne Clegg were brutally murdered while sleeping on the streets by a current Las Vegas member. In this episode we read through the Sentencing Memorandum 2/20/24. Our deepest...

  23. 78 Jordan M. Part 2 Interview with a Former member of the WMSCOG

    In this episode we finish our interview with Jordan-former member of the WMSCOG. She shares a story about house church members being accused of human trafficking and how it was handled by the church leaders. We also discuss the challenges of an arranged marriage. Thank you for coming on the Pit...

  24. 77 Interview with Former Member Jordan M. Part 1

    On this episode of Playing in Traffic we are joined by Jordan Martino who now lives in Saudi Arabia. Her WMSCOG journey started in 2009 when she was just 17 years old in New Jersey. The cult took advantage of her young age and controlled every aspect of her life. We are so glad she shared her…

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  25. 76 Interview with Lisa C. Former Member of WMSCOG

    On this episode of the Pit pod we spoke with Lisa-a long-time former member of the WMSCOG. Her story begins in San Diego where she was serving in the military. She shares her experience with her mental health inside the WMSCOG and how they treated her. Thank you for sharing with us. We celebrate...

  26. 75 A Message to Toni

    Welcome to the Lindsey Show! This is just a quick note I wanted to share with Toni and to anyone with a current member in the WMSCOG Boom baby Shout out to Debby Boone , Toni had to sing this song at recital when we were kids and I won't ever forget it

  27. 74 Interview with Former Member Maria

    In this interview we speak with Maria- Former member of the WMSCOG on the east coast. Maria experienced a family tragedy while in the cult and she shares how the cult treated her in the aftermath. Maria was also an employee of the Lincoln Grill and she explains how this grill is connected to the...

  28. 73 Continued Conversation with Cory

    Cory shares stories of discrimination and racism she witnessed in the WMSCOG. Also, she answers questions from her Great Light Studio episode. Thank you Cory!

  29. 72 Interview with Cory, A Former Member of WMSCOG and Employee of the WeLoveU Foundation

    Join us for part 1 of our captivating conversation with Cory. She is a former long time member of the WMSCOG on the East Coast. She speaks about her experience as an employee of the WeLoveU foundation. Stay tuned for part 2! Check out parts 1 and 2 of Cory's Great Light Studios Interview...

  30. 71 A little story about discrimination in the WMSCOG. And also, are we retiring?

    Check out this episode to hear a little story about discrimination , a review of the documentary “love has won” (about a different mother God ) and we will reveal if we are going into retirement or not. Check out Kori's Great light Studio interview https://youtu.be/vapbdzvHUBA?si=mbyZHrGEOTrXWW05

  31. 70 WMSCOG Documentary!! Interview with Harry Robinson

    We were thrilled to speak with British journalist Harry Robinson, creator of Mother's Ruin:Unmasking the WMSCOG. He shares his process of creating this documentary and how it affected his life. A HUGE thank you to Harry! Follow him on Twitter @Robboharry. Mother's Ruin:Unmasking the WMSCOG Dec…

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  32. 69 WMSCOG Wife Life Told By Toni

    Speaking of marriages....let's talk about Toni's!! For the first time, Toni opens up about what marriage is like inside the cult of the world mission society church of god. This episode is not intended to discount the horror of arranged marriages. This is a story of how the WMSCOG tactically...

  33. 68 Part 2 with WMSCOG survivor Sharon

    In this episode we continued our conversation with Sharon. She shares her experience of finally leaving the World Mission Society Church of God. Thank you for sharing your inspirational story with us Sharon!!

  34. 67 Interview with Former Member Sharon Part 1

    In this episode we spoke with Sharon-a former member of the WMSCOG who was baptized in Salt Lake City. We spoke about the ever changing doctrines and deceptive practices she witnessed. Because there was so much to talk about, we decided to break this one into 2 parts for her full story. Coming...

  35. 66 Steffan Tubbs Radio Interview

    We were interviewed on local AM radio on August 3rd 2023. Join us on this episode as we describe the interesting experience of it all. Thank you to Steffan Tubbs for having us on your show. It was a really great experience....

  36. 65 Former member Sham shares experiences of his time in Nepal WMSCOG

    On this episode we talk to Sham about his experience as a long time member of the WMSCOG in Nepal. He shares how the church of god preys on college aged students there as well. Sham offers unique insights of this cultic group. Please listen to the whole episode. It's interesting beginning to end....

  37. 64 EMDR Experience

    Listen to our recent EMDR experiences as we continue the path of healing from the world mission society church of god cult tactics.

  38. 63 Respect your Sleep, Protect your sleep. An Episode about Sleep Deprivation

    Most cult members experience some form of sleep deprivation, making it impossible for them to think clearly. We share how the World Mission Society Church of God controls sleep and leaves former members with nightmares....

  39. 62 Arranged Marriage in the WMSCOG with our friend Anthony

    Anthony has been so kind to let us ask personal questions about his experience of having an arranged marriage within the WMSCOG. Do you know the difference between arranged marriages and forced marriages? Tune in to this episode to find out. What do you think about WMSCOG "arranged" marriages?…

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  40. 61 Time Travel with Tara, an interview all of the way from Australia

    We are so excited for our first international interview with former WMSCOG member , Tara. Tara attended the WMSCOG location in Australia. Tara also lived in Nepal and shares her experience with us about what life is really like there for the WMSCOG members. Thank you Tara so much for sharing your...

  41. 60 Climate Change can be fun

    Didn't receive your invitation to the "last ever Passover?" It's ok. Don't be scared! Lindsey is running for president and we're all getting a carbon tax. Join us as we talk through some ways we can rethink our approach to climate change without religion. It's still scary , but a little less so.

  42. 59 Esperanza Part 3 Interview with former WMSCOG Member

    In this third and final interview with Esperanza, we explore her interaction with an Ex-Mormon and how that ultimately led to her final escape from the WMSCOG. She shares what the healing process has been like for her. Esperanza-Thank you for sharing your story with us!! Kapow...

  43. 58 Part 2 Interview with former member Esperanza Season 5

    Here is the conclusion to our interview with Esperanza-a former WMSCOG leader. We are so happy for her escape and cannot wait to see the amazing ways she will thrive in the free world.

  44. 57 Interview with former Member Esperanza Part 1 Season 5

    Join us for this powerful interview with former Colorado Springs WMSCOG member Esperanza. She shares her story of genuinely seeking to please God. However she was quickly put in dangerous situations. We are thankful for her bravery in speaking out. Part 2 coming soon!!

  45. 56 Them Damn Yankees Visit South Carolina - An interview with cousin Traci

    Welcome to Hampton county South Carolina, home of the Watermelon Festival. Tune in to our first ever out of state recorded interview with our cousin Traci. She was the first person to reach out to us after we started the podcast and we have been wanting to interview her for an episode ever since....

  46. 55 Make Art and Laugh with Lisa VanArsdale ; Professional Snugglin and Cult Visiting Season 5

    Join us for our exciting episode with Lisa VanArsdale, the lovely and unique cult visitor, professional snuggler , crafter and comedian. You do not want to miss this one. Lisa tells us about her visits with various cults. She explains to us what a professional snuggler is. This is wild . It's...

  47. 54 Massage Therapy for Cult survivors

    Today we talk about how what why where and when massage therapy is beneficial in your cult exiting plan and or general life journey. Lindsey has been a LMT for 7 years and will walk us through all things massage. Check out the movie Kajillionaire because it's awesome. Old Dolio is worth it. Boom...

  48. 53 Interview with former member Nathan

    Join us while we chat with former west coast WMSCOG member Nathan. Toni's first ever co-smoking homie!! Find us on social media to see photos of Nathans Pow Wow experience. Enjoy!!

  49. 52 Interview of US with our friend and former member Chad

    Plot twist , Chad interviews US on this episode. Join us for this New Years special. Chad has message for the WMSCOG and treats us with his spot on accent. Thanks Chad for being our guest and our homie.

  50. 51 Interview with former member Sarah

    On this episode we talk with former member Sarah. Thank you Sarah for sharing your story with us. We talk about family involvement in the cult, mental illness and so much more. We hope everyone has a great and safe New Years and that 2023 brings you healing, freedom, and happiness wherever you…

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Come play in traffic with us!! Where two sisters share their experience of leaving a "cult"(WMSCOG)-from the perspective of a former "Deaconess" and the perspective of a concerned baby sister. http://www.playingintrafficpod.com/ We would love to hear your feedback! Send any questions, comments, suggestions to our email at [email protected]

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