Content Warning: Discussions of @‌buse of children, including ince$t. Those who want to support Amanda can do so here: https://venmo.com/u/Arae18 https://paypal.com/paypalme/AmandaRaeGrant The Kingston Group, founded by Elden Kingston, has a complex hierarchy where Ortell emerged as a leader, introducing incestuous practices. From bloodline beliefs linking them to Jesus to intricate rules dictating marriages, the Order's control over its members is striking. In this gripping interview with Amanda Rae, we dive deep into the secretive world of The Order, exploring its history, shocking practices, and the personal experiences of those raised within it. Amanda unveils the manipulation and trauma faced by women, the indoctrination of children in their schools, and the stark realities of life under polygamous marriages. Revealing her own journey, Amanda shares her struggle for freedom and the challenges faced after leaving. Her recounting of institutionalized financial fraud, emotional manipulation, and attempts to break free from The Order's grip are both heart-wrenching and eye-opening. Tune in for an insider's perspective, confronting the darker aspects of cults, survival after leaving, and the ongoing healing process. Amanda's channel: @TheAmandaRaeGrant Episode Show Notes: https://www.mormonstories.org/portfolio-items/escaping-latter-day-church-of-christ/ Chapters 00:00:00 Beginning 00:01:50 Background of Kingston Group “The Order” 00:06:10 He died because they didn’t believe in doctors 00:09:20 Ortell introduces incest into the church by marrying his own niece 00:13:50 Background on The Order 00:15:30 Blue blood, Kingston bloodline is directly linked to Jesus 00:17:45 Rules of Kingston “direction from God” on who to marry 00:20:37 Child brides 00:24:55 Paul’s sermon, teaching men how to impregnate a woman with a female child 00:29:15 Two main rules: polygamy and consecration 00:30:00 Law of Consecration 00:33:45 Anne Wilde 00:36:35 Where the group is located 00:40:00 Tax fraud, they stole half a billion from the government 00:43:50 Bleeding the beast 00:45:15 Beginning of Amanda’s story 00:47:30 How her mom converted into The Order 00:51:20 The men don't want accountability it’s not about getting caught 00:52:20 Her mom had five children, Amanda was the second 00:56:00 Law of Sarah - wives giving consent 00:59:50 The Order has its own elementary school - Ensign Learning Center 01:01:40 “Numbered men” 01:12:13 How they dressed, rules around media and diet restrictions 01:17:50 Attending a public middle school 01:18:45 Teachings surrounding race 01:24:20 Escaping polygamy TV series 01:27:30 Figuring out who her dad is 01:38:07 Her mom was working to take care of ten kids 01:39:45 Private Banks Fidelity Funding Kingston Bank 01:45:45 Going to Penn Foster Homeschool 01:54:50 The breaking point for her 01:57:00 Dating a man from the Order 01:58:50 The day she finally left 02:00:10 When she ran away the last time 02:04:30 Story of friend wanting to leave The Order 02:13:00 Leaving The Order 02:17:15 Reconstructing after leaving the cult 02:20:30 She got married to someone who’d left The Order 02:21:50 What the Kingstons believe about being gay 02:22:22 After seven years she filed for divorce 02:23:19 Being part of Escaping Polygamy TV Series 02:28:55 She knew she would be exposing them when she got out of the cult 02:30:20 What it was like being on the TV show? ___________________ At Mormon Stories we explore, celebrate, and challenge Mormon culture through in-depth stories told by members and former members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as well as scholars, authors, LDS apologists, and other professionals. Our overall mission is to: 1. Facilitate informed consent amongst LDS Church members, investigators, and non-members regarding Mormon history, doctrine, and theology 2. Support Mormons (and members of other high-demand religions) who are experiencing a religious faith crisis 3. Promote healing, growth and community for those who choose to leave the LDS Church or other high demand religions 🤝Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today One-time or recurring donations: https://donorbox.org/mormon-stories?d... Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mormonstories Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/mormonsto... Paypal: https://paypal.me/mormonstories Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx6OgmoqJbOVRq-Lv1P7SzA/join Our Platforms: 🌐Mormon Stories Blog: https://www.mormonstories.org/episodes 🎙️Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mormonstories ✳️Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4sDzk7d... 🍎Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 🖼️Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mormstories 📱TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mormonstories... 🎮Discord: https://discord.com/invite/kuX5p6yyjF Contact us: 📧 MormonStories@gmail.com 📬PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117