Épisodes

  • Episode 8 – This Little Light of Mine

    Episode 8 – This Little Light of Mine
    Nov 3 2024
    Gregory Floyd, a former Head Coordinator of People of Hope, responds to allegations of child sexual abuse within the Community. The nature of high control groups is discussed. Tom Morris and others share how they healed after leaving the People of Hope.

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    55 min
  • Episode 7 – Letters

    Episode 7 – Letters
    Oct 27 2024
    By the early 1990’s, many People of Hope members are disillusioned with the group and begin to pull away. Tom Morris starts a support group for others who are questioning the Community.

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    47 min
  • Episode 6 – Formation

    Episode 6 – Formation
    Oct 20 2024
    Community members’ lives are increasingly controlled through demands on time, strict rules on behavior and speech, and isolation from the outside world. No one feels the pressure more than the students at the community run school. Tom Morris makes a devastating discovery.

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    44 min
  • Episode 5 – The Street

    Episode 5 – The Street
    Oct 13 2024
    The People of Hope builds its own housing development in rural Warren Township. The community becomes increasingly repressive, and some young adults rebel.

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    49 min
  • Episode 4 – The Bulwark

    Episode 4 – The Bulwark
    Oct 6 2024
    Residents of Berkeley Heights revolt against what they believe is a takeover of their town and the Archbishop of Newark is forced to act.

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    43 min
  • Episode 3 – Hopies

    Episode 3 – Hopies
    Sep 29 2024
    People of Hope encourages its 1,000 members to move to the quiet town of Berkeley Heights, NJ where they clash with local residents. Father Ferry leaves mysteriously and Bob Gallic takes over.

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    39 min
  • Episode 2 – What is this War?

    Episode 2 – What is this War?
    Sep 22 2024
    The People of Hope becomes a Covenant Community and a branch of The Word of God in Ann Arbor Michigan. Members are instructed to prepare for war. Tom Morris gets married.

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    39 min
  • Episode 1 — It’s Caught, Not Taught

    Episode 1 — It’s Caught, Not Taught
    Sep 22 2024
    Newark NJ priest Father Jim Ferry founds The People of Hope and former stockbroker Bob Gallic becomes its Senior Head Coordinator. Tom Morris is one of the first to join, and he recounts the historic “Jesus ‘78” rally at Giant’s stadium.

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    42 min