{"podcast":{"title":"Hidden True Crime","slug":"hidden-true-crime-1015593","podcast_index_feed_id":1015593,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/QCD9543759015","website_url":"https://www.daylightmedia.com","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/1cec6ddc-e274-11ef-9428-03f006caae7a/image/0d11f934f078bca84c7a9bfa6a06f213.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Hidden True Crime","episode_count":481,"summary":"Welcome to Hidden True Crime. Hosted by journalist Lauren Matthias and forensic psychologist Dr. John Matthias, Hidden True Crime explores the hidden motives, relationships, beliefs, and psychology behind some of the world's most compelling criminal cases. Lauren spent a decade as a television reporter. Dr. John has conducted psychological evaluations since 1996, serves as an expert witness, and consults on high-profile cases. Guest opinions and interviewees do not necessarily reflect those of Hidden True Crime, Lauren Matthias, or Dr. John Matthias. This channel is for educational, informational, and commentary purposes only. Content is based on publicly available information, professional experience, and personal opinion. Nothing presented constitutes psychological, medical, or legal advice, or a formal diagnosis. All individuals discussed are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-21T00:17:50.480651+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/hidden-true-crime-1015593"},"episode":{"title":"Before “Trust Me”… She Lived It | A True Story of Belief, Control & a False Prophet | Dr Christine","slug":"before-trust-me-she-lived-it-a-true-story-of-belief-control-a-false-prophet-dr-christine","published_at":"2026-04-24T20:21:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/hidden-true-crime-1015593/before-trust-me-she-lived-it-a-true-story-of-belief-control-a-false-prophet-dr-christine","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/hidden-true-crime-1015593","url":"https://pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/433/claritaspod.com/measure/traffic.megaphone.fm/QCD6546844559.mp3?updated=1777062864","audio_url":"https://pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/433/claritaspod.com/measure/traffic.megaphone.fm/QCD6546844559.mp3?updated=1777062864","summary":"With Netflix’s “Trust Me: A False Prophet” topping charts worldwide, many are just now learning about the rise and fall of Samuel Bateman. But years before that documentary, Dr. Christine Marie sat in my home and shared her own story of a false prophet. This interview—recorded six years ago—remains one of the most powerful conversations I’ve ever had. Because this isn’t just a story about one man… It’s about belief. How it forms. How it deepens. And how, in the wrong hands, it can be used as a tool for control. If you’ve followed Hidden True Crime, you know we’ve explored this before—from Chad Daybell and Lori Vallow to the Duggar family. This conversation with Christine may be one of the clearest examples of how it happens. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING LIKING AND HYPING Sponsors: First Day Life – Get up to 57% off + a free gift with code HIDDEN 👉 https://FirstDay.com BEAM – Get up to 35% off with code TRUECRIME 👉 https://shopbeam.com/TRUECRIME About Hidden True Crime What started as a simple conversation at their dinner table became a captivating podcast. Join the dynamic duo of Dr. John Matthias, a criminal psychologist, and Lauren Matthias, an investigative journalist, as they delve into the psychological facets of unthinkable crimes every week. Their unique perspectives and in-depth analysis offer a fresh take on true crime storytelling. Thank you for your support through sponsorships, subscribing, listening, and becoming a Patreon member at⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/HiddenTrueCrime⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices","meta_description":"With Netflix’s “Trust Me: A False Prophet” topping charts worldwide, many are just now learning about the rise and fall of Samuel Bateman. But years befor…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":5404,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/hidden-true-crime-1015593/episodes/before-trust-me-she-lived-it-a-true-story-of-belief-control-a-false-prophet-dr-christine/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/hidden-true-crime-1015593/before-trust-me-she-lived-it-a-true-story-of-belief-control-a-false-prophet-dr-christine.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}