Dollar Bill’s Cult: “My Father Stole My Wife”

Was I In A Cult?

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True Crime, Comedy, Talk Radio

4.4 • 3.1K Ratings

🗓️ 4 November 2024

⏱️ 59 minutes

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Summary

In this heart-wrenching continuation of Emily Maldonado’s story, we delve into the life of her brother, Drew Matthews. Drew grew up under the domineering influence of his father, “Dollar Bill” Matthews, a pastor whose self-interest knew no bounds. From childhood indoctrination to traumatic "exorcisms" and endless demands for loyalty, Drew was constantly searching for the love and acceptance his father never offered. This episode unravels a tale of betrayal on every level—Drew’s own father not only controlled his life but ultimately orchestrated the unthinkable: the estrangement of Drew’s wife and daughter. As Drew sought refuge in the military, hoping to escape his father’s grip, his father seized the opportunity to drive a permanent wedge between him and his family by doing the unthinkable. Drew’s resilience and strength in the face of unimaginable loss serve as a powerful testament to the endurance of the human spirit. We are in awe of you, Drew! ———— Try VIIA! www.viiahemp.com/inacult and use code: inacult Visit www.uncommongoods.com/cult for 15% off! Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get 15% off with promo code Inacult LumeDeodorant.com! #lumepod ———— Follow Drew on TikTok: @notreallysur.e / Instagram: @dapper_man Follow us on Instagram/TikTok/F B: @wasiinacult Have your own story? Email us: [email protected] Please support Was I In A Cult? Through Patreon (we appreciate the hell out of you guys): https://www.patreon.com/wasiinacult Merch is here! www.wasiinacult.com

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0:00.0	The views, information, or opinions expressed by the guest appearing in this episode solely
0:04.4	belong to the guest and do not represent or reflect the views or positions of the hosts,
0:09.4	the show, podcast one, this network, or any of their respective affiliates.
0:14.7	I get called and they say, you need to be part of this family meeting.
0:18.0	And my oldest sister says, we are going to talk about the elephant in the
0:23.8	room. And that elephant to the room is, dad, why are you and Lorena seen together everywhere? And why are you
0:29.3	guys like dating? And Bill literally just like hangs his head low, like he's busted and ashamed. And I look
0:36.7	up, I'm like, are you serious right now?
0:38.7	You told me to divorce my wife so that you could marry her.
0:52.2	Welcome to was I an a cult?
0:54.7	She is Liz Iakuzi.
0:56.5	And that man right there, he is Tyler Mism.
0:59.1	And, oh, boy, guys, today's episode is wild.
1:03.7	I mean, what's the adjective that would best describe today's episode?
1:07.9	Insane.
1:08.9	Oh, incredible, insane, cuckoo bananas bananas bananas bananas bananas
1:14.3	bananas hit it rob
1:16.0	this shit is bananas the a n a n a yes this shit is bananas you guys and heartbreaking
1:26.0	you're going to get riled up again today, aren't you,
1:30.0	Liz? I don't know. I might. I got a lot of my angst out in the previous episode, but I'm still
1:37.5	fired up. You and everyone else listening as well. So if you guys don't know what we're referring to,
1:43.6	today's story is Drew Matthews,
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