Cults to Consciousness
Stories of claiming independence after leaving high-control groups.
Hi! I’m Shelise Ann Sola— former devout Mormon. On C2C, my husband Jonathan and I dive deep into the nuance of culty organizations. From Extreme Christian Fundamentalism, FLDS Polygamy, Amish, Mennonite, Mormonism, Scientology, Ultra Orthodox, and Jehovah's Witnesses, to cults featured in popular docu-series, we interview cult experts, survivors, advocates, therapists, way-showers, authors, and more, to uncover how they find independence and healing through awareness and true individual sovereignty.
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Cults to Consciousness
My Mom Discloses Secret Mormon Temple Rituals
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (LDS or Mormon Church), has long been known for their secret temple rituals that only the worthy saints can participate in. Shelise grew up in this mainstream Mormon Church, learning that going to the temple was the ultimate goal, that if she could only be worthy enough, she might even get to see Jesus himself walking the halls. The picture that is painted to it’s members (because NOTHING is disclosed ahead of time) is vastly different than what actually happens when you finally get to go. Shelise’s mom Lisa, describes the ultra secret temple rituals that happen inside the tall, castle-like walls.
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Does My Mom Regret Leaving Mormonism?
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- Quick explanation of the Mormon temple
- The LDS church didn't approve of Lisa's partner choice
- How Lisa felt being denied a temple marriage
- Worthiness requirements to go to the temple
- A flip flopping bishop on Lisa's worthiness
- You're given a new name
- What actually goes on in the temple?
- Signs, symbols and tokens
- What happened when Lisa's friend forgot the new name
- Role playing getting let into heaven through the veil with code
- Doing work for the dead
- Shelise talks about doing baptisms for the dead
- Shelise's awkward first kiss story
- They say Jesus literally walks the halls
- Lisa wouldn't have gone if she knew what went on in there
- TOP SECRET Mormon ritual- The Second Anointing
- Naked poncho touching/anointing
- Shelise learns something shocking about Lisa's intent!
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**Disclaimer: Thanks for joining us at Cults to Consciousness. This storytelling podcast is meant to be for entertainment purposes only and does not substitute for medical advice. We may discuss triggering topics and we ask that you make your personal mental health a priority. Lastly, the opinions of our guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the host.**