Heavenâs Gate
by SiriusXM · Glynn Washington
In 1997, thirty-nine people took their own lives in an apparent mass suicide. The events captivated the media and had people across the planet asking the same question... âWhy?â 20 years later, those who lost loved ones and those who still believe - tell their story. Hosted by Glynn Washington of Snap Judgment. "Heaven's Gate: The Cult of Cults," is now a four-part docuseries inspired by this podcast, streaming on HBO Max.
More resources on New Religious Movements
INFORM - Information Network on New Religions
Free info and resources on NRMs
CESNUR - Center for Studies on New Religions
Academic resource hub for NRMs, frequently recommended
Eileen Barker on New Religious Movements
Lecture excerpt shared in comments on r/sociology
Cults
Survivor stories of claiming independence after leaving high-control groups & people. Cults to Consciousness is a YouTube channel and podcast, hosted by Shelise Ann Sola (a former devout Mormon & CSA survivor) and her Producer husband, Jonathan Rosales.  C2C delves into the nuanced experiences of individuals who have escaped a broad spectrum of high-control groups and coercive environments.  They are not anti-religious but firmly anti-abuse, aiming to shed light on manipulative practices and systems, while promoting compassion, understanding, and accountability.  C2C has attracted a kind and engaged community who thoughtfully support their guests. Follow to join them on their advocacy mission.
Cults: Inside the Worldâs Most Notorious Groups
Cults: Inside the Worldâs Most Notorious Groups - A book resource
wrldrels.org
WRLDRELS.org is a scholarly reference site that catalogs world religious movements, with in-depth profiles focused on new religious movements. Each entry covers the movementâs history, beliefs and practices, leadership and organization, demographics, and provides bibliographies and study resources.