Notebooks: The Cult's Unexplained Final Message

Notebooks: The Cult's Unexplained Final Message Imagine finding 112 composition notebooks, meticulously arranged face-down in rows across 400 square feet of a vacant building, with no explanation. This strange discovery in Kessler County became a key exhibit in a fraud trial, but the motive for their arrangement remains a mystery. What secrets did these notebooks hold about the cult that once occupied the building? In this episode, we explore the formation of a group around a genuine need, how it isolated itself from the outside world, and the moment one man finally confronted the truth. We trace the path of families drawn into the "Learning Circle" at Briar Hollow, a method that promised a better way for children but was built on nothing verifiable. Person: Gordon Sawyer Date: December 9, 2019 Location: Kessler County Event: Discovery of 112 notebooks Book: The Whole Child Method: A Parent's Complete Guide - Gordon Sawyer found 112 composition notebooks arranged in rows of eight across 400 square feet. - The building had been vacant for over a year since the group dissolved. - David Rogers was convicted in March 2019 and sentenced to seven years. - Warren Andrews found The Whole Child Method by David Rogers at a library sale for one dollar. - In March 2018, Warren Andrews found a termination letter for David R. Kohler from an Indiana school district. To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com. © 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: [email protected].