Toy Wizards, Doomsday Dates, and the Battle to Escape a High-Control Group

What if your childhood cartoons were banned and your toys labelled demonic? What if you believed your school friends would die in an impending Armageddon?

In the latest episode of The Cult Vault, host Kacey sits down with Lloyd Evans, former Jehovah’s Witness turned outspoken activist and author. Lloyd’s story isn’t just compelling—it’s shocking. After 23 years inside the organization, a move abroad and a language barrier finally cracked the wall of indoctrination. What followed was a deep dive into a world of hidden prophecies, child abuse cover-ups, and cartoon propaganda targeting kids.

One of the most jaw-dropping moments? Lloyd unpacks a bizarre training video discouraging masturbation using bed linen—yes, really—and discusses how children are taught to throw away “magical” toys to avoid making Jehovah “sad.” But the most chilling takeaway is how the group cultivates existential dread so profound that many ex-members still fear thunderstorms decades after leaving.

This episode doesn’t just lift the veil—it rips it off. Whether you're familiar with Jehovah's Witness teachings or hearing this for the first time, you’ll want to hear Lloyd’s breakdown of 140 years of control, manipulation, and rebellion.

👉 Listen to the full episode now to hear Lloyd’s insights, personal stories, and the reason he’s considered a public enemy by the organization he left behind.🎧