Tim and Crystal Peterson, neighbors of Josh and Susan Powell, were approached by Susan earlier about speaking with Josh regarding his faith. Susan had also confided in Tim via email about her expectations of Josh attending church and obtaining a temple recommend.
Jim Jones became increasingly controlling and judgmental towards his followers over time, limiting their time together through temple chores and duties. Those who did not agree with the church's beliefs were convinced through busy work and cleaning tasks around the church.
A conversation about life expectancy and religion with a practical approach to starting a discussion about belief in God.
A church leader instructed women to physically submit to their husbands, even using force if necessary, while financial gifts were being sent overseas and arranged marriages were being broken.
A security guard announces the closing of a church at midnight, before a young man enters and catches two people's attention.
The podcast discusses raising children with intelligence and using the Bible as a source of ethical and moral direction, despite skepticism about God and the afterlife. The concept of attending church without real faith, but with respect for religious observance, is also explored.