E243: Jim Jones and the Peoples Temple (part I)

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🗓️ 21 June 2024

⏱️ 49 minutes

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Summary

The Making of a Cult Leader: Jim Jones' Early Years"

In this episode, we delve into the early life of Jim Jones, the leader of the Peoples Temple. Join us as we explore his childhood in rural Indiana, the influence of his parents, and the formative experiences that shaped his path. From his upbringing and early fascination with religion and social issues to his high school years and burgeoning leadership skills, we'll uncover the roots of a his personality.

Tune in for an in-depth look at the childhood and upbringing of Jim Jones, shedding light on the factors that influenced his journey from a small-town boy to a charismatic and dangerous cult leader.

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1:46.0	It is. It's something like so many times. I have the feeling I say that so many times already. It has been on my mind for years. Like I watch
1:56.8	documentaries, I read books and you remember I wanted to do an episode about it ever since we started
2:02.4	this podcast podcast right?
2:03.6	Absolutely yeah about Jim Jones and the Jonestown massacre and the
2:10.4	push it further back and back and back was that it's like every other high profile case that we don't
2:18.3	want to get it wrong. Like for example with the Beaumont children or the Clutters or John List, it's scary because it's a given that there are so many people out there who know the cases inside out.
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