Shop our new merch! http://milehigher.shop Sponsored By: https://stitchfix.com/milehigher https://simplisafe.com/milehigher https://acorns.com/milehigher Many people have described social media as a cult. From following every word of an influencer to seeking the fame and fortune it can promise young people, the comparison is sometimes fair. However, in Southern California, an actual TikTok cult cuts members off from their families, gives the leader control of their finances, and forces them to live on cult-run properties, all in exchange for millions of follows and brand deals. The new Netflix documentary Dancing for the Devil not only explored the cult talent agency but exposed how Pastor Robert Shinn had been using those same tactics in his insulated Shekinah Church for nearly 30 years. Timestamps: Intro 0:00 Robert Shinn's Mysterious Origins 11:48 Robert starts Shekinah Church 15:56 Drinking Robert's 'Kool-Aid' 24:22 Controlling Melanie and Pryscilla 32:47 Breaking into Hollywood 38:08 Pastoral Support 43:17 Abuse, allegations and worse 47:24 Things start ramping up 52:18 Miranda and Melanie Wilking 1:03:26 The dancing sisters meet Robert Shinn 1:10:32 Miranda falls out with her family 1:20:59 Shekinah goes into lockdown 1:27:19 The aftermath of Shekinah & Shinn 1:33:58 Miranda speaks out 1:36:04 Thoughts on Robert's Motivations 1:48:22 Final thoughts and Outro 1:57:48 NCMEC x Kendall Rae Donation link: https://give.missingkids.org/kendallrae Mile Higher Merch: HTTP://milehigher.shop Charity Merch for NCMEC: https://bit.ly/3R6eTj0 Check out our other podcasts! The Sesh https://bit.ly/3Mtoz4X Lights Out https://bit.ly/3n3Gaoe Planet Sleep https://linktr.ee/planetsleep Higher Love Wellness Co https://higherlovewellness.com/ Get 10% Off by entering code: homies Higher Love Wellness IG: @higherlovewellnessco Higher Love Wellness TW: @higherlovecbd Join our official FB group! https://bit.ly/3kQbAxg Join our Discord community, it’s free! https://discord.gg/hZ356G9 MHP YouTube: http://bit.ly/2qaDWGf Are You Subscribed On Apple Podcast & Spotify?! Support MHP by leaving a rating or review on Apple Podcast :) https://apple.co/2H4kh58 MHP Topic Request Form: https://forms.gle/gUeTEzL9QEh4Hqz88 Merch designer application: https://forms.gle/ha2ErBnv1gK4rj2Y6 You can follow us on all the things: @milehigherpod Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/milehigherpod Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/milehigherpod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MileHigher Hosts: Kendall: @kendallraeonyt IG: http://instagram.com/kendallraeonyt TW: https://www.twitter.com/kendallraeonyt YT: https://www.youtube.com/c/kendallsplace Josh: @milehigherjosh IG: http://www.instagram.com/milehigherjosh TW: https://www.twitter.com/milehigherjosh Producer: Janelle: @janelle_fields_ IG: https://www.instagram.com/janelle_fie... TW: https://www.twitter.com/janelle_fields_ Podcast sponsor inquires: adops@audioboom.com ✉ Send Us Mail & Fan Art ✉ Kendall Rae & Josh Thomas 8547 E Arapahoe Rd Ste J # 233 Greenwood Village, CO 80112 Music By: Mile Higher Boys YT: https://bit.ly/2Q7N5QO Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0F4ik... The creator hosts a documentary series for educational purposes (EDSA). These include authoritative sources such as interviews, newspaper articles, and TV news reporting meant to educate and memorialize notable cases in our history. Videos come with an editorial and artistic value. SOURCES CITED: https://www.scribd.com/document/636038638/7m-Films-Shekinah-Church-sued-for-Human-Trafficking-Sexual-Battery-etc https://www.youtube.com/@DirectorIsaiah/videos https://www.glamour.com/story/the-dancing-for-the-devil-filmmakers-want-to-clear-up-one-thing-about-the-wilking-sisters https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/the-baffling-filmography-of-robert-shinn-from-netflixs-7m-tiktok-cult-documentary/ https://shekinahchurch.com/