Chapter
The Rise and Fall of the Phoenix Goddess Temple
01:24 - 09:12 (07:48)
A former member of the Phoenix Goddess Temple shares her experience and perspective on the changes that took place within the group, from a welcoming community to a fear-based one, leading to their eventual downfall.
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Nicole discovered the temple as she searched for work to support herself and her son, and found a community that allowed her to explore her own identity and eventually leave the strict, religious patriarchal community she was raised in.
01:24 - 04:51 (03:27)
Summary
Nicole discovered the temple as she searched for work to support herself and her son, and found a community that allowed her to explore her own identity and eventually leave the strict, religious patriarchal community she was raised in.
ChapterThe Rise and Fall of the Phoenix Goddess Temple
EpisodeMystic Mother | 5. The Charges
PodcastWitnessed: Devil in the Ditch
Nicole seeks a way out of her financial struggles and sees the Phoenix Goddess temple as a solution, despite its steep fees.
04:51 - 07:24 (02:33)
Summary
Nicole seeks a way out of her financial struggles and sees the Phoenix Goddess temple as a solution, despite its steep fees. She manages to secure a deal with Tracy to work towards paying for the course, which wasn't quite what she was expecting.
ChapterThe Rise and Fall of the Phoenix Goddess Temple
EpisodeMystic Mother | 5. The Charges
PodcastWitnessed: Devil in the Ditch
A former member recounts her experience as a member of a controversial religious organization, its red flags, and the moment she decided to leave.
07:24 - 08:38 (01:13)
Summary
A former member recounts her experience as a member of a controversial religious organization, its red flags, and the moment she decided to leave.
ChapterThe Rise and Fall of the Phoenix Goddess Temple
EpisodeMystic Mother | 5. The Charges
PodcastWitnessed: Devil in the Ditch
An undercover detective meets with Nicole at her apartment for a session after she stopped doing sessions at the temple.
08:38 - 09:12 (00:33)
Summary
An undercover detective meets with Nicole at her apartment for a session after she stopped doing sessions at the temple.