The Revival Fellowship

Special Guest: Alex*

Alex (*not her real name) was born into the Revival Fellowship in Queensland, Australia, in the 1990s. She left at the age of 19, and had to build a whole new life for herself.


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Written and Hosted by Sarah Steel

Music by Joe Gould

November 20th, 2024

1 hr 7 mins 36 secs

Season 7

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE

The Revival Fellowship is a Pentecostal Australian sect that believes in Bible Numerics, a thoroughly debunked theory about numerical patterns found within the Bible. It also teaches British Israelism, generally considered to be unscientific and ahistorical and by some as a justification for racism.

The Revival Fellowship would say its teachings are in line with 'complementarianism', though women have no place in the hierarchy or leadership of the organisation. Over the years since it formed from a schism with Revival Centres International in the 1990s, the offshoot (as well as the RCI itself) has faced numerous accusations from former members that it operates as a cult.

If you have been personally affected by involvement in a cult, or would like to support those who have been, you can find support with or donate to Cult Information and Family Support if you’re in Australia (via www.cifs.org.au), and you can find resources outside of Australia with the International Cultic Studies Association (via www.icsahome.com).


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