Join us on a Cruise Feb. 2025! www.growingupinpolygamy.com/guipcruise2025 In this compelling video, we delve into the chilling parallels between two notorious leaders: Jim Jones of Jonestown and Warren Jeffs of Zion Ranch. We explore how both men used fear, manipulation, and control to dominate their followers, ultimately leading to tragic consequences. By comparing their leadership styles and the devastating impact on their communities, we uncover the dark tactics that can bring about the downfall of devoted followers. Join us as we unravel the disturbing similarities between these two infamous figures and their cult-like empires. Chapters: 00:00:00 - Warren Jeffs' Absence from the Texas Ranch Raid 00:02:58 - Warren Jeffs and Jim Jones: A comparison 00:05:59 - The Switch to Violence 00:09:23 - Control Tactics and Manipulation 00:12:28 - Similarities between Cults: Building Utopia 00:15:26 - Loyalty Tests and Fear-Mongering 00:18:30 - Coercion and Distress: The Mass Murder of Jim Jones 00:21:40 - The Scary Revelation of Translation 00:24:49 - Jonestown: Tragic Events and Warning Signs 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] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growingupinpolygamy/support