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Groomed by Bill Gothard: Taking IBLP’s leader to court

Groomed by Bill Gothard: Taking IBLP’s leader to court

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What does it take to stand up to an influential cult leader? Rachel Lees bravely answered that question by speaking up. She courageously initiated legal action against Bill Gothard, leader of the US-based fundamentalist group IBLP (Institute in Basic Life Principles), exposing the manipulative tactics hidden within the organization.

Her story of grooming and escape, shared on Decult Talks, is one of extraordinary courage, resilience and the pursuit of justice in the face of systemic control.

Recorded live at the first Decult Conference in Christchurch, New Zealand, and produced as a podcast by Plains Media.

Tune in for an eye-opening discussion about courage, legal battles and the fight for justice in the face of systemic manipulation.


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