Inside the Cult of the Jesus Army
Overview
Series: Inside the Cult of the Jesus Army (2025) Overview: Set against the backdrop of the vibrant 1970s, this intriguing series explores the Jesus Fellowship, a movement championed by passionate preacher Noel Stanton, who sought to build a utopian community in the Northamptonshire countryside. Through the firsthand accounts of former members, their families, and the group's leaders, viewers witness the evolution of the Jesus Army from its countercultural beginnings to its notable rise by the late 1980s. The series also sheds light on the organization's difficult decline in the 2000s, revealing the complex challenges and realities faced by those within this fascinating faith community.
Episodes
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Episode 1
The episode delves into the beginnings of the Jesus Fellowship, where an initial ideal of shared living and deep spiritual devotion gradually transfor...
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Episode 2
As the Jesus Army continues to attract a growing number of followers through its various outreach programs, the internal 'modesty culture' within the ...
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