Join Us - A Film by Ondi Timoner

 

Join Us
Opening Opening

In the introduction of the film, Joaquin places his church experience in the larger context of America's cult epidemic.
First Night First Night

The families arrive at Wellspring to begin treatment. Tonya meets with Liz and opens up about her fear and confusion.
First Morning First Morning

Various cult experts provide more information about the cult epidemic and Wellspring's unique status as a treatment center.

History of Mountain Rock church/Kristy's birth story History of Mountain Rock church/Kristy's birth story

Joaquin talks with Liz about how he began to realize Mountain Rock Church was a cult and the effects that realization had on his family. Kristy, Joaquin's wife, struggles with the memory of her cult leader's control.
Tonya and her children Tonya and her children

Tonya talks with the cult leader on the phone and has anxieties about confronting him in person.
Kids at the lake Kids at the lake

The children enjoy a day at the lake but reveal the lingering effects of their abuse.
Kristy and Tonya upstairs Kristy and Tonya upstairs

Tonya speaks about how she was encouraged to hit her children and Kristy joins her for a conversation about faith.
Tonya with Deborah Tonya with Deborah

Tonya visits the cult leader's wife, who reveals her own views of the church and plans for future missions.
Cults and the law Cults and the law

Wellspring's Paul Martin explains to the sheriff's office the extent of the abuse at Mountain Rock, but he is skeptical that the law understands how to properly deal with the cult problem.
About mind control About mind control

Cult expert Steve Hassan talks about his own cult experience. Dr. Robert Lifton discusses his research on brainwashing and mind control. Other experts, including Patrick Provost-Smith, Rick Ross, and Paul Martin agree that the cult problem is likely expanding.
The First Mountain Rock Church, NY The First Mountain Rock Church, NY

An ex-member revisits the roots of Mountain Rock Church in New York and discusses Raimund's approach to ministry.
Diana Diana

An ex-member of Mountain Rock Church in SC discusses her experience with the cult and Raimund's judgment of sin.
Different pastors speak Different pastors speak

Various pastors talk about contemporary Christianity and new directions for the Church.

 

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