Episode
Mystic Mother | 6. The Trial
52:38
Published: Tue Oct 04 2022
Description
What happens when you represent yourself in your own trial? Tracy’s about to find out. Want the full story? Unlock all episodes of Witnessed: Mystic Mother, ad-free right now by subscribing to The Binge — All Episodes. All at Once. Plus you’ll unlock brand new stories, dropping every month — that’s all episodes, all at once, all ad-free. Just click ‘Subscribe’ on the top of the Witnessed show page on Apple Podcasts or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access wherever you listen. Find out more about The Binge and other podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Chapters
Tracy Elise defends the Phoenix Goddess Temple, the sacred sexuality movement, and ultimately the Constitution itself in court with the help of letters of recommendation and legal research.
00:00 - 04:31 (04:31)
Summary
Tracy Elise defends the Phoenix Goddess Temple, the sacred sexuality movement, and ultimately the Constitution itself in court with the help of letters of recommendation and legal research.
EpisodeMystic Mother | 6. The Trial
PodcastWitnessed: Devil in the Ditch
The Phoenix Goddess Temple, a religious organization that offered sexual healing, was raided in 2011 leading to the arrest of its founder, Dr. Elise.
04:31 - 15:33 (11:01)
Summary
The Phoenix Goddess Temple, a religious organization that offered sexual healing, was raided in 2011 leading to the arrest of its founder, Dr. Elise. The trial revolved around whether the Temple's practices constituted prostitution or religious freedom.
EpisodeMystic Mother | 6. The Trial
PodcastWitnessed: Devil in the Ditch
Tracy, a woman charged with prostitution, has been barred from using a religious freedom defense in her trial.
15:33 - 21:58 (06:25)
Summary
Tracy, a woman charged with prostitution, has been barred from using a religious freedom defense in her trial. The judge ruled that her beliefs cannot be used as a justification for breaking the law, even though she's still allowed to bring up her beliefs on a case-by-case basis.
EpisodeMystic Mother | 6. The Trial
PodcastWitnessed: Devil in the Ditch
Tracey, a defendant, struggles with understanding court decorum while also making feisty comments to prosecutors during the trial.
21:58 - 25:29 (03:31)
Summary
Tracey, a defendant, struggles with understanding court decorum while also making feisty comments to prosecutors during the trial. Nonetheless, the judge maintained patience and discussed legal matters with Tracey and her lawyers.
EpisodeMystic Mother | 6. The Trial
PodcastWitnessed: Devil in the Ditch
The court's trial on prostitution charges involving chakra energy becomes ridiculous due to the defendants' noncompliance with court orders.
25:29 - 28:38 (03:08)
Summary
The court's trial on prostitution charges involving chakra energy becomes ridiculous due to the defendants' noncompliance with court orders. Witnesses testify about the exchange of sexual services for money.
EpisodeMystic Mother | 6. The Trial
PodcastWitnessed: Devil in the Ditch
Tracey shares her experience of visiting the Temple of Goddess Spirituality and how it had a positive impact on her life, including the importance of acknowledging the role of sex in spirituality.
28:38 - 32:26 (03:48)
Summary
Tracey shares her experience of visiting the Temple of Goddess Spirituality and how it had a positive impact on her life, including the importance of acknowledging the role of sex in spirituality. Several people, including tantra teachers and a porn star activist, testify about the positive impact the temple had on their lives.
EpisodeMystic Mother | 6. The Trial
PodcastWitnessed: Devil in the Ditch
Tracy investigates the controversial Church of Human Sexuality and its leader, who aims to heal people's sexuality in a spiritual, non-traditional way.
32:26 - 37:51 (05:24)
Summary
Tracy investigates the controversial Church of Human Sexuality and its leader, who aims to heal people's sexuality in a spiritual, non-traditional way. The podcast explores the difficulties of creating a new religious movement and questions the legitimacy of the temple's practices.
EpisodeMystic Mother | 6. The Trial
PodcastWitnessed: Devil in the Ditch
Tracy believes the temple didn't conduct negotiation between customers and providers, since there was no guarantee of sex, while any money given would go back to the temple.
37:51 - 44:51 (06:59)
Summary
Tracy believes the temple didn't conduct negotiation between customers and providers, since there was no guarantee of sex, while any money given would go back to the temple. A brothel owner brings light to the matter, while Tracy explains the cause of the discourse in their family.
EpisodeMystic Mother | 6. The Trial
PodcastWitnessed: Devil in the Ditch
The family's ambitions are greater, their betrayals are more devious and the plot is thicker this season.
44:51 - 49:36 (04:45)
Summary
The family's ambitions are greater, their betrayals are more devious and the plot is thicker this season. Tracy faces the prosecution as she attempts to give the jury a glimpse into her world.