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My LDS Mission Was Run Like a Business: Emotional Manipulation Tactics of LDS Missionaries, Part 2

The Midlife Revolution

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Episode  ·  1:50:11  ·  Apr 8, 2025

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In Part 2 of our explosive series, a former Mormon missionary blows the whistle on the business strategies employed by mission presidents to boost convert baptisms. This episode uncovers the corporate-style tactics used within the LDS Church, revealing how mission presidents prioritize numbers over genuine spiritual growth. Through insider accounts, expert analysis, and a deep dive into the intersection of religion and business, we expose the manipulative practices driving the church’s growth agenda.Business Models in Missions: Learn how mission presidents use sales techniques, quotas, and performance metrics to pressure missionaries into achieving higher baptism numbers. Former Missionary Testimony: Hear a firsthand account from a whistleblower who witnessed these strategies in action and grappled with the ethical dilemmas they faced. The Cost of Conversion: Understand the psychological and emotional toll on both missionaries and converts when faith is reduced to a business transaction.Why Listen? Discover the hidden parallels between high-demand religion and corporate culture. Recognize the signs of coercive control and manipulation in religious settings. Equip yourself with knowledge to heal from or protect against exploitative practices.Tags: LDS Church, Mormon Missionaries, Mission President Tactics, Convert Baptisms, Religious Business Strategies, Narcissism, Healing from Abuse, True Crime, Cult Tactics, Religious Manipulation, High-Demand Religion, Coercive Control, Spiritual Abuse, Cult Psychology, Mormon Whistleblower Follow Jonathan on IG: @awakening_expansion  Find more about Jonathan here!Link to Jonathan

1h 50m 11s  ·  Apr 8, 2025

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