The Followers: House of Prayer

The Followers: House of Prayer

A daughter's call to police about memories of her mother's alleged crime triggers a year-long investigation into a cult, the disappearance of a child and a murder. THE FOLLOWERS: HOUSE OF PRAYER is hosted by journalist Leila Day and former prosecutor and investigative journalist Beth Karas (“Unspeakable Crime: The Killing of Jessica Chambers”) reports on the story. New episodes of the podcast from UCP Audio will drop weekly beginning March 3rd. Credits: Jessica Grimshaw- For USG Audio Jennifer Sears- For USG Audio Leila Day- Executive Producer, Host, Producer Kathleen Goldhar- Executive Producer, Producer Beth Karas- Executive Producer, Producer, Reporter Stuart Coxe- Executive Producer Joy Fluker- Consulting Producer Max Miller- Producer, additional reporting Alexis Green- Associate Producer Laura Isabel Gonzales- Reporter Daemon Fairless - Reporter Mitchell Stuart- Editor & Sound Design Synch Stories- Theme song composition Arik Martin- Transcriber

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February 12, 2021 29 secs

A daughter's call to police about memories of her mother's alleged crime triggers a year-long investigation into a cult, the disappearance of a child and a murder. THE FOLLOWERS: HOUSE OF PRAYER is hosted by journalist Leila Day and former prosecutor and investigative journalist Beth Karas (“Unspeakable Crime: The Killing of Jessica Chambers”) reports on the story. New episodes of the podcast from USG Audio will drop weekl...

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Mother Anna and her congregation move to rural Florida where membership grows, but all is not what it seems at the House of Prayer.


Credits:

Jessica Grimshaw- For USG Audio

Jennifer Sears- For USG Audio

Leila Day- Executive Producer, Host, Producer

Kathleen Goldhar- Executive Producer, Producer

Beth Karas- Executive Producer, Producer, Reporter

Stuart Coxe- Executive Producer

Joy Fluker- Consulting Producer

Max Miller- Producer...

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March 3, 2021 39 mins

An infant named Moses arrives at the compound and an elder’s death changes life at House of Prayer.


Credits:

Jessica Grimshaw- For USG Audio

Jennifer Sears- For USG Audio

Leila Day- Executive Producer, Host, Producer

Kathleen Goldhar- Executive Producer, Producer

Beth Karas- Executive Producer, Producer, Reporter

Stuart Coxe- Executive Producer

Joy Fluker- Consulting Producer

Max Miller- Producer, additional reporting

Alexis Gre...

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March 10, 2021 36 mins

An unthinkable demand changes the life of a mother and son forever. 


Credits:

Jessica Grimshaw- For USG Audio

Jennifer Sears- For USG Audio

Leila Day- Executive Producer, Host, Producer

Kathleen Goldhar- Executive Producer, Producer

Beth Karas- Executive Producer, Producer, Reporter

Stuart Coxe- Executive Producer

Joy Fluker- Consulting Producer

Max Miller- Producer, additional reporting

Alexis Green- Associate Producer

Laur...

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March 17, 2021 35 mins

A family makes plans to escape Mother Anna.


Credits:

Jessica Grimshaw- For USG Audio

Jennifer Sears- For USG Audio

Leila Day- Executive Producer, Host, Producer

Kathleen Goldhar- Executive Producer, Producer

Beth Karas- Executive Producer, Producer, Reporter

Stuart Coxe- Executive Producer

Joy Fluker- Consulting Producer

Max Miller- Producer, additional reporting

Alexis Green- Associate Producer

Laura Isabel Gonzales- Reporter

Dae...

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March 24, 2021 25 mins

After accusations of abuse come to light, Anna goes on the run.


Credits:

Jessica Grimshaw- For USG Audio

Jennifer Sears- For USG Audio

Leila Day- Executive Producer, Host, Producer

Kathleen Goldhar- Executive Producer, Producer

Beth Karas- Executive Producer, Producer, Reporter

Stuart Coxe- Executive Producer

Joy Fluker- Consulting Producer

Max Miller- Producer, additional reporting

Alexis Green- Associate Producer

Laura Isabel G...

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March 31, 2021 32 mins

After years of speculation and investigation, police close in on Anna. 


Credits:

Jessica Grimshaw- For USG Audio

Jennifer Sears- For USG Audio

Leila Day- Executive Producer, Host, Producer

Kathleen Goldhar- Executive Producer, Producer

Beth Karas- Executive Producer, Producer, Reporter

Stuart Coxe- Executive Producer

Joy Fluker- Consulting Producer

Max Miller- Producer, additional reporting

Alexis Green- Associate Producer

L...

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April 7, 2021 30 mins

The murder case against Anna Young takes an unexpected turn. Cold case detective Kevin Allen talks about the investigation.


Credits:

Jessica Grimshaw- For USG Audio

Jennifer Sears- For USG Audio

Leila Day- Executive Producer, Host, Producer

Kathleen Goldhar- Executive Producer, Producer

Beth Karas- Executive Producer, Producer, Reporter

Stuart Coxe- Executive Producer

Joy Fluker- Consulting Producer

Max Miller- Producer

Alexis G...

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September 2, 2021 1 min

Check out Season 2 of the Followers : Madness of Two. How did the perfect suburban mom get wrapped up with doomsday preppers and prophets? For months, the media has been chasing the story of Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell, covering the strange beliefs they shared and the disappearance of her two kids. Madness of Two digs deep into the why: Why did five people end up dead? Host Sarah Treleaven explores religious fanaticism, b...

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September 15, 2021 35 mins

When Lori Vallow’s kids go missing, she travels to Hawaii for a honeymoon with her new husband, Chad Daybell. The two questions on everyone’s mind: Where are the kids, and just who is Lori Vallow?


Credits:

Josh Bloch- For USG Audio

Jessica Grimshaw- For USG Audio

Jennifer Sears- For USG Audio

Tara Frelund- For USG Audio

Sarah Treleaven- Host, Producer

Stuart Coxe- Executive Producer

Kathleen Goldhar- Executive Producer

Katrina ...

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September 15, 2021 28 mins

Chad became a small-time doomsday prophet in his rural Idaho town. When he and Lori meet at a prepper conference, the stage is set for an end times romance.


Credits:

Josh Bloch- For USG Audio

Jessica Grimshaw- For USG Audio

Jennifer Sears- For USG Audio

Tara Frelund- For USG Audio

Sarah Treleaven- Host, Producer

Stuart Coxe- Executive Producer

Kathleen Goldhar- Executive Producer

Katrina Onstad- Executive Producer

Beth Karas- Pr...

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September 15, 2021 28 mins

As Lori and Chad are charged with murder, prosecutors share their theory that they had help from a third person: Lori’s big brother, Alex Cox.


Credits:

Josh Bloch- For USG Audio

Jessica Grimshaw- For USG Audio

Jennifer Sears- For USG Audio

Tara Frelund- For USG Audio

Sarah Treleaven- Host, Producer

Stuart Coxe- Executive Producer

Kathleen Goldhar- Executive Producer

Katrina Onstad- Executive Producer

Beth Karas- Producer

Pacinthe...

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September 15, 2021 35 mins

Is it possible that Lori was brainwashed by Chad? We talk to two cult experts who explain undue influence—and why we’re more susceptible than we think.


Credits:

Josh Bloch- For USG Audio

Jessica Grimshaw- For USG Audio

Jennifer Sears- For USG Audio

Tara Frelund- For USG Audio

Sarah Treleaven- Host, Producer

Stuart Coxe- Executive Producer

Kathleen Goldhar- Executive Producer

Katrina Onstad- Executive Producer

Beth Karas- Produce...

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September 15, 2021 26 mins

While the media has remained fixated on Chad and Lori’s crazy zombie beliefs, prosecutors have been quietly building a different case—one that revolves around more earthly than spiritual concerns.


Credits:

Josh Bloch- For USG Audio

Jessica Grimshaw- For USG Audio

Jennifer Sears- For USG Audio

Tara Frelund- For USG Audio

Sarah Treleaven- Host, Producer

Stuart Coxe- Executive Producer

Kathleen Goldhar- Executive Producer

Katrina ...

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September 29, 2021 29 mins

Sarah sits down with Adam and Zac Cox, Lori and Alex’s brother and nephew. They tell us about the Lori and Alex they knew, and why the two siblings were so drawn to the end times ideas that may have led to murder.


Credits:

Josh Bloch- For USG Audio

Jessica Grimshaw- For USG Audio

Jennifer Sears- For USG Audio

Tara Frelund- For USG Audio

Sarah Treleaven- Host, Producer

Stuart Coxe- Executive Producer

Kathleen Goldhar- Executive...

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June 6, 2022 26 mins

In a special bonus episode host, Sarah Treleaven and legal analyst Beth Karas discuss the latest developments in the Lori Vallow case and the recent determination that Lori is now component to stand trial.


Credits:

Josh Bloch- For USG Audio

Jennifer Sears- For USG Audio

Sarah Treleaven- Host, Producer

Stuart Coxe- Executive Producer

Kathleen Goldhar- Executive Producer

Katrina Onstad- Executive Producer

Beth Karas- Producer

Phi...

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A deadly bioterror attack shook the U.S. and triggered one of the FBI’s most complex investigations. Aftermath takes you inside the high-stakes hunt for the Anthrax killer and the investigative breakthrough that cracked the case.


Episode 1: Isolated Incident - Right after 9/11, the FBI scrambles to stop a second-wave attack using a deadly toxin. When a Florida photo editor is poisoned by a rare bacteria, agents uncover ...

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