Upgrade your closet with Quince. Go to https://www.Quince.com/cultfree  for free shipping on your next order and 365-day returns. Raised in the FLDS with 3 mothers and 27 siblings, Makelle grew up believing extreme restrictions, poverty, and obedience to religious authority were simply normal. That foundation made her vulnerable when self-proclaimed prophet Sam Bateman entered her family’s world, even as she questioned his teachings and was horrified to discover he was “marrying” und*rage girls. As Bateman gained control over her family—eventually marrying several of Makelle’s sisters and one of her mothers—Makelle continued resisting him and secretly shared information that ultimately exposed what was happening inside the group. Watch Part Two with Makelle: https://youtu.be/Ap8G3sr9r4c?si=1sU_bPC-2qSGZWdz Watch our LIVE with Makelle & Nomz: https://www.youtube.com/live/Nd4mSIB6VsA? si=jwjMUs8aKg_VaAUI Watch our interview with Nomz: https://youtu.be/IXHdXX5JThY Our interview with Dr. Christine Katas: https://youtu.be/7DFzzNJJEgU Follow and support Makelle! IG: https://www.instagram.com/16_makelle/ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@16makelle Chapter Marks 00:00:00 — Intro: How Makelle’s Family Fell Under Sam Bateman’s Control 00:03:05 — Makelle Explains Why She Stayed Out of the Sam Bateman Documentary 00:10:00 — Makelle Explains How Sam Bateman Positioned Himself as the Next Prophet 00:10:54 — Makelle Remembers Growing Up With Three Moms and 27 Siblings 00:17:01 — Makelle Realizes Her FLDS ChiIdhood Was Far From Normal 00:19:00 — Makelle Hears the Warnings About Sam Bateman 00:25:00 — Makelle Discovers a ChiId Was Being Called Sam’s “Wife” 00:31:08 — Makelle Watches Her Family Begin Converting to Sam Bateman 00:38:00 — Makelle Faces Increasing Pressure to Accept Sam as a Prophet 00:45:00 — Makelle Watches Sam’s Influence Consume Her Family 00:49:21 — Makelle’s Family Moves in With Sam Bateman 00:50:35 — Makelle Watches Sam Marry Her Sisters and One of Her Moms 00:52:07 — Makelle’s Secret Reaches ChiId Protective Services 00:53:17 — Makelle Is Exposed as the “Traitor” Inside the Group 00:54:32 — Makelle Finally Packs Her Things and Leaves 00:56:46 — Makelle Tries to Build a Life Outside the Group 01:00:20 — Makelle’s Connection With Christine Becomes Crucial 01:01:24 — Linda, listen 01:01:44 — Makelle Discovers the World of Cults and Begins Deconstructing 01:02:21 — Makelle Looks Ahead to Telling the Rest of Her Story Subscribe to our C2C "CLIPS" Channel! https://www.youtube.com/@CultstoConsciousnessClips Support C2C - Any donations are welcome and appreciated to support the making of this podcast. Find our FULL (uncensored) merch store here! https://cults-to-consciousness-shop.fourthwall.com/en-usd Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cultstoconsciousness Venmo @sheliseann Find us on Social media! Instagram @cultstoconsciousness https://www.instagram.com/cultstoconsciousness Host Instagram @sheliseann https://www.instagram.com/sheliseann/ Co Producer / Host @jonathan.rosales_ https://www.instagram.com/jonathan.rosales_ TikTok @cults.to.consciousness https://www.tiktok.com/@cults.to.consciousness Twitter @cultstocon https://twitter.com/cultstocon **Disclaimer: Thanks for joining us at Cults to Consciousness. This storytelling podcast is meant to be for entertainment purposes only and does not substitute for medical advice. We may discuss triggering topics and we ask that you make your personal mental health a priority. This podcast provides a platform for guests to share their personal experiences and opinions. The views expressed are solely those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the views of the hosts or producers. Any allegations discussed are unverified and represent personal accounts only. All individuals mentioned are presumed innocent unless proven otherwise. The podcast assumes no legal responsibility for statements made by guests.**