In this eye-opening video, we sit down with two courageous individuals who share their deeply personal experiences growing up within the Exclusive Brethren/ Plymouth Brethren Christian Church (PBCC). They reveal the intense strictness and dominance exerted by the church and its leaders, shedding light on the emotional and psychological trauma they endured. Through their heartfelt stories, they offer a powerful testimony of resilience and hope, illustrating the strength it takes to break free from oppressive environments. Join us for an honest and moving conversation about life, faith, and the journey to reclaiming their freedom. Check out Cheryl and Richard on  @getalifepodcast  Join us on a Cruise Feb. 2025! www.growingupinpolygamy.com/guipcruise2025 Chapters:00:00:00 - Similarities between FLDS and the Exclusive Brethren 00:05:37 - Rebranding and the Exclusion of Nonprofit Status 00:11:30 - The Dark Side of the Church00:17:14 - Growing up in a Different World 00:22:59 - Doubts and Outspoken Criticism of the Brethren 00:28:44 - The Cult of the Leader 00:34:38 - Control and Surveillance in the Church 00:40:24 - Sexual Abuse and Cover-Up in Religious Groups 00:45:41 - A Sting Operation 00:51:36 - Being Stalked by the Church Join our NEW Patreon HERE: https://patreon.com/growingupinpolygamy If you or someone you love has left polygamy and needs assistance, please reach out to "Holding Out HELP" at 801-548-3492 or visit their website at www.holdingouthelp.org At Growing Up In Polygamy our mission is to "Create compassion for communities that have been misunderstood, marginalized and/or abused by their leaders, and to empower those who have left by giving them a platform to share their stories with the world." If you would like to DONATE to this cause you can do so here: https://donorbox.org/growing-up-in-polygamy Insta: @growingupinpolygamy New website is now up! www.growingupinpolygamy.com Theme Song created by @artcowles Please feel free to reach out to us! [email protected] PO BOX 753072 Las Vegas, NV 89136 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growingupinpolygamy/support