New PodcastThis 11-part investigation airs on August 31st, 2026. It investigates Liana Shanti, an online wellness influencer, and the digital community she built. Drawing on interviews, documents, and court records, the series examines former members' and families' allegations of harm and the experiences of people who say they were publicly named after speaking out. Liana Shanti is a figure whom former members and cult-recovery experts describe in the language of coercion and control.
Ongoing Focus
Domestic & True CrimeNational Center on Sexual Exploitation: NCOSE Welcomes New Federal Program to Target Transnational Sextortionists and CybercrimeThe White House recently announced a new federal program that authorizes vetted private cybersecurity companies to launch offensive cyber operations against transnational criminal organizations. This initiative specifically targets cyber-enabled crimes, including global sextortion networks that financially and sexually exploit both adults and children.
The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) heavily praised the new program, noting that it directly mirrors recommendations the organization made during a November 2025 White House briefing. During that meeting, NCOSE urged the government to employ asymmetrical tactics, such as authorizing private companies to hack into criminal networks to destroy extorted images and recover stolen funds. NCOSE President and CEO Dr. Marcel van der Watt emphasized the critical need for this aggressive approach, citing that an estimated one in four minors and one in seven adults experience some form of sextortion.
By utilizing private-sector cyber talent under strict federal oversight, the government hopes to rapidly dismantle sextortion infrastructure before further harm occurs. In addition to celebrating the executive action, NCOSE is now calling on Congress to pass the Senate’s Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) to establish a strong duty of care and prevent online platforms from facilitating such exploitation.
Research & AcademicA study to understand the nature of meditation-related difficulties and adverse effects
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For this study, we will ask you to complete an online survey that includes information about your background, your experience of meditation-related challenges, how you and others responded to those challenges, and anything that might have affected your experience.
You will also have the option to submit a written narrative if you would like to share your story in more detail. We will not ask for your name or other identifying information.
Participants will receive a $30 gift card for completing the survey. There will also be opportunities to participate in other parts of the study for additional compensation, described below.
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We are seeking anyone who has experienced difficulties, challenges, or distress related to meditation. To be eligible to participate, you must also be 18 years old or older, be able to read and understand English, and to reside in the United States, Canada, or Australia.
JubileeCast: Kathryn Krick Stands by 'Spiritual Father' GeorDavie as Sexual Abuse Allegations Explode
Prominent deliverance minister Kathryn Krick is facing intense scrutiny for fiercely defending her mentor, GeorDavie, amid explosive allegations of sexual and spiritual abuse.
Multiple women have stepped forward to accuse the Tanzanian minister of leveraging his spiritual authority to commit severe sexual misconduct. One accuser, Melissa Archer, publicly stated that GeorDavie instructed her to touch her own intimate areas during a purported "deliverance" session and sent her sexually inappropriate messages.
GeorDavie has categorically denied all accusations of sexual assault, releasing a public statement that attributed any misunderstandings to language barriers and cultural differences. He maintained that his interactions were strictly pastoral and occurred entirely within the context of physical healing prayers.
Despite mounting criticism from former associates who claim she knew of these allegations years ago, Krick has outright refused to distance herself. Instead, she doubled down on her support, publicly describing GeorDavie as the purest and Christlike man she knows.
Krick’s unwavering defense has ignited a firestorm within online Christian communities. Critics warn that her response exemplifies a dangerous culture of enabling abuse, while Krick dismisses the immense backlash as mere spiritual persecution against a true prophet.
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