<div>Hi, friends! Happy Wednesday!<br><br>What if I told you that one of the most influential... and mysterious cult leaders in American history is someone most people have never heard of? <br><br>And that Jim Jones himself, yes Jonestown Jim Jones, got many of his ideas from same guy?<br><br>Today, we’re diving into the wild and complicated story of Father Divine—the charismatic leader behind the Peace Mission Movement, a man who inspired millions, shaped pieces of the civil rights era, built entire communities from the ground up… and also demanded unwavering loyalty that crossed more than a few lines.<br><br>This isn’t your typical cult story. It’s part spiritual revolution, part empire-building, part “wait, WHAT?!” And somehow still a chapter of American history no one talks about. And we should because it brings up an interesting question...<br><br>Where’s the line between a movement that helps people… and one that controls them? And at what point does something become a cult?<br><br>Let’s get into the Dark History of Father Divine. <br><br>And when you're done... go check out my MMM episode about Jonestown: <a href="https://audioboom.com/posts/8164237-jonestown-massacre-apocalyptic-cult-who-was-jim-jones">https://audioboom.com/posts/8164237-jonestown-massacre-apocalyptic-cult-who-was-jim-jones</a><br><br>________<br><br>FOLLOW ME AROUND<br>Tik Tok: <a href="https://bit.ly/3e3jL9v">https://bit.ly/3e3jL9v</a><br>Instagram: <a href="http://bit.ly/2nbO4PR">http://bit.ly/2nbO4PR</a><br>Facebook: <a href="http://bit.ly/2mdZtK6">http://bit.ly/2mdZtK6</a><br>Twitter: <a href="http://bit.ly/2yT4BLV">http://bit.ly/2yT4BLV</a><br>Pinterest: <a href="http://bit.ly/2mVpXnY">http://bit.ly/2mVpXnY</a><br>Youtube: <a href="http://bit.ly/1HGw3Og">http://bit.ly/1HGw3Og</a><br>Goodreads: <a href="http://bit.ly/3IVnO7N">http://bit.ly/3IVnO7N</a><br>Snapchat: <a href="https://bit.ly/3cC0V9d">https://bit.ly/3cC0V9d</a><br>Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/BaileySarian">https://discord.gg/BaileySarian</a><br><br>RECOMMEND A STORY HERE: [email protected]<br>Business Related Emails: [email protected]<br>Business Related Mail: Bailey Sarian 4400 W. Riverside Dr., Ste 110-300 Burbank, CA 91505<br><br>________<br><br>This podcast is Executive Produced by: Bailey Sarian and Joey Scavuzzo<br>Head Writer: Allyson Philobos<br>Senior Writer: Katie Burris<br>Research provided by: Xander Elmore<br>Additional research by: Dr. Thomas Messersmith<br>Special thank you to our Historical Consultant: Poulomi Saha, Professor at UC Berkeley who writes and teaches about our cultural obsession with cults.<br>Director: Brian Jaggers<br>Edited by: Julien Perez<br>Additional Editing: Maria Norris<br>Hair: Angel Gonzalez<br>Makeup: Nikki la Rose<br><br>________<br><br>Stop putting off those doctor's appointments and go to <a href="http://www.Zocdoc.com/DARKHISTORY">Zocdoc.com/DARKHISTORY</a> to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. That’s <a href="http://www.zocdoc.com/DARKHISTORY">Zocdoc.com/DARKHISTORY</a>. <br><br>For a limited time, visit <a href="http://www.AuraFrames.com">AuraFrames.com</a> and get $45 off Aura’s best-selling Carver Mat frames - named #1 by Wirecutter -  by using promo code DARKHISTORY at checkout. Support the show by mentioning us at checkout. Terms and conditions apply.<br><br>MasterClass always has great offers during the holidays, sometimes up to as much as 50% off. Head over to <a href="http://www.MASTERCLASS.com/DARKHISTORY">MASTERCLASS.com/DARKHISTORY</a> for the current offer. <br><br>Get started today at <a href="http://www.StitchFix.com/darkhistory">StitchFix.com/darkhistory</a> to get $20 off your first order—and they’ll waive your styling fee. That’s <a href="http://www.stitchfix.com/darkhistory">StitchFix.com/darkhistory</a>.<br><br>________<br><br></div>