Episode

493 - The Gloriavale Cult: Hell Disguised as Heaven

Podcast: Timesuck with Dan Cummins
Published: Feb 9, 2026
Duration seconds: 9530
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Summary

In this episode of Timesuck, we’re heading to New Zealand to explore Gloriavale - a so-called “Heaven on Earth” founded by charismatic preacher Neville Cooper, where obedience to God somehow turned into obedience to one very, VERY creepy man. What began as a utopian Christian commune devolved into total control, forced labor, and a lot of creepy sexual stuff. And this community is still there.