Jason and Alexia Preston sit down with Jill Butt and her family as they share their lived experience inside a generational system of abuse, control, and spiritual manipulation. Jill courageously recounts her journey as a survivor, opening up about childhood trauma, ritual abuse, repression of memories, and the long path toward healing. Her sons also speak about what it was like growing up in an environment shaped by fear, secrecy, and constant upheaval and how it affected them as children and adults. ⚠️ Viewer discretion advised: This episode contains discussions of abuse and trauma that may be distressing for some viewers. ________________________________________________________________________ Sentry H2O https://www.wearethepeople.org/wellness *GET INVOLVED:* Visit Our Website: https://wearethepeople.org Go to sign the ballot https://www.stoputahchildabuse.com/ Volunteer in The Fight: https://www.wearethepeople.org/volunteer Donate: https://www.wearethepeople.org/donate Social Media: Instagram:: https://www.instagram.com/wearethepeopleutah Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wearethepeopleut X: https://x.com/WeARETheUT?s=20 Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/WeAREThePeopleUT Podbean: https://wearethepeopleradio.podbean.com/

This episode takes a closer look at how cult-like thinking and systems of control can form within political movements, religious spaces, and everyday communities across Utah. The discussion explores common warning signs, psychological manipulation, and the subtle ways ideology can override critical thinking and personal freedom. Referencing ideas frequently examined by James Lindsay, the episode connects belief, power, and social influence to show how cult dynamics often hide in plain sight, challenging listeners to rethink what a cult really looks like in modern society. ________________________________________________________________________ Sentry H2O https://www.wearethepeople.org/wellness *GET INVOLVED:* Visit Our Website: https://wearethepeople.org Go to sign the ballot https://www.stoputahchildabuse.com/ Volunteer in The Fight: https://www.wearethepeople.org/volunteer Donate: https://www.wearethepeople.org/donate Social Media: Instagram:: https://www.instagram.com/wearethepeopleutah Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wearethepeopleut X: https://x.com/WeARETheUT?s=20 Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/WeAREThePeopleUT Podbean: https://wearethepeopleradio.podbean.com/

We Are The People continue the story of Natallia and her mother, Stacy, months after their first appearance on the show. Since the initial interview, new developments have unfolded in court, within the justice system, and behind closed doors. Natalia shares what has happened since then including legal battles, custody outcomes, suppressed evidence, and the ongoing struggle to protect her children.   *Support Natallia Jones:* Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natalliainrealife Youtube: https://youtube.com/@natallia234 Donate Paypal @NatalliaJones498 Venmo: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=2510412360712192405&created=1764852592.8034859   Show Notes: The Full Expert Opinion by Dr. Kelly Champion https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pU1GT3YAY3nyZIxIpyRbcwsY4eQ58cYj/view?usp=sharing Steven F. Lynxwiler, the judge recently suspended for "misconduct" https://abusivediscretion.com/judge-steven-f-lynxwiler-suspended-for-one-year-by-missouri-supreme-court-for-misconduct/ 2 Former Employees of Ozark Trails Academy Who Were Charged with Sexual Abuse of Students: https://www.howellcountynews.com/local/wp-man-indicted-sex-crimes-troubled-teen-facility https://www.ozarkradionews.com/local-news/former-ozarks-trails-academy-employee-arrested-on-child-molestation-indictment   Sentry H2O https://www.wearethepeople.org/wellness *GET INVOLVED:* Visit Our Website: https://wearethepeople.org Go to sign the ballot https://www.stoputahchildabuse.com/ Volunteer in The Fight: https://www.wearethepeople.org/volunteer Donate: https://www.wearethepeople.org/donate Social Media: Instagram:: https://www.instagram.com/wearethepeopleutah Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wearethepeopleut X: https://x.com/WeARETheUT?s=20 Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/WeAREThePeopleUT Podbean: https://wearethepeopleradio.podbean.com/  

Ryan and Lindsay share a gripping and emotional account of how their lives unexpectedly reconnected after years of silence. As Ryan begins uncovering traumatic memories from childhood, Lindsay experiences her own flashbacks—revealing that both of them had lived through experiences far darker than they ever understood. Piece by piece, their stories align, exposing patterns of manipulation, dissociation, and long-buried abuse within their community. Turning From The Woods https://www.turningfromthewoods.com/ Sentry H2O https://www.wearethepeople.org/wellness *GET INVOLVED:* Visit Our Website: https://wearethepeople.org Go to sign the ballot https://www.stoputahchildabuse.com/ Volunteer in The Fight: https://www.wearethepeople.org/volunteer Donate: https://www.wearethepeople.org/donate Social Media: Instagram:: https://www.instagram.com/wearethepeopleutah Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wearethepeopleut X: https://x.com/WeARETheUT?s=20 Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/WeAREThePeopleUT Podbean: https://wearethepeopleradio.podbean.com/

In this special mid-week episode of We Are The People, Jason Preston and Brett Henry team up with researcher Justin Riggs to break down the full timeline behind the shocking arrest of Wade Christofferson, brother of LDS apostle D. Todd Christofferson. Sentry H2O https://www.wearethepeople.org/wellness *GET INVOLVED:* Visit Our Website: https://wearethepeople.org Go to sign the ballot https://www.stoputahchildabuse.com/ Volunteer in The Fight: https://www.wearethepeople.org/volunteer Donate: https://www.wearethepeople.org/donate Social Media: Instagram:: https://www.instagram.com/wearethepeopleutah Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wearethepeopleut X: https://x.com/WeARETheUT?s=20 Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/WeAREThePeopleUT Podbean: https://wearethepeopleradio.podbean.com/

Natalia and her mother Stacy, two brave women risking everything to expose what has been happening behind closed doors. Their story is not only heartbreaking, it reveals a system that has failed two young children in the most unthinkable ways. This episode is a call to action. Not tomorrow. Not someday. Today. If you believe in protecting children, if you believe in accountability, if you believe in justice, then please watch, share, and help amplify Natalia’s voice.   *Donate for Natallia Jones: Venmo: @NatJones-02* Sentry H2O https://www.wearethepeople.org/wellness *GET INVOLVED:* Visit Our Website: https://wearethepeople.org Go to sign the ballot https://www.stoputahchildabuse.com/ Volunteer in The Fight: https://www.wearethepeople.org/volunteer Donate: https://www.wearethepeople.org/donate Social Media: Instagram:: https://www.instagram.com/wearethepeopleutah Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wearethepeopleut X: https://x.com/WeARETheUT?s=20 Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/WeAREThePeopleUT Podbean: https://wearethepeopleradio.podbean.com/

Dr. True Ott shares one of the deepest and most revealing conversations ever recorded on ritual abuse, mind control, and the hidden systems operating behind the scenes in Utah and beyond. With decades of experience investigating SRA, MK-Ultra, Project Monarch, and intelligence operations, Dr. Ott explains how trauma-based mind control, fractured personalities, Operation Paperclip, judiciary corruption, and “end-times programming” have shaped institutions, churches, and communities. This episode uncovers a world most people never realized existed. Sentry H2O https://www.wearethepeople.org/wellness *GET INVOLVED:* Visit Our Website: https://wearethepeople.org Go to sign the ballot https://www.stoputahchildabuse.com/ Volunteer in The Fight: https://www.wearethepeople.org/volunteer Donate: https://www.wearethepeople.org/donate Social Media: Instagram:: https://www.instagram.com/wearethepeopleutah Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wearethepeopleut X: https://x.com/WeARETheUT?s=20 Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/WeAREThePeopleUT Podbean: https://wearethepeopleradio.podbean.com/

R Sweet shares his firsthand account of surviving generational ritual abuse, dissociation-based mind control, and his alleged involvement in the CIA’s Monarch program. Raised in a devout Mormon family, JR describes how hidden networks of abuse operated behind religious and institutional fronts, how he was selected as a child for trauma-based programming, and how those experiences fractured his identity for decades. Alongside his wife, Kate, JR opens up about memory recovery, the cost of confronting hidden systems, and the long path toward healing. This episode contains extremely sensitive content and is intended for mature listeners. Viewer discretion is strongly advised. Mormon Monarch | JR Sweet https://mormonmonarch.com/ This episode contains third-party content that remains the intellectual property of its rightful owners: Out of Shadows Documentary: outofshadows.org Adventure Thru Inner Space: https://youtu.be/_-4-RUuuqQw?si=zilIhkZoLeczWO7a ________________________________________________________________________ Sentry H2O https://www.wearethepeople.org/wellness *GET INVOLVED:* Visit Our Website: www.wearethepeople.org Go to sign the ballot https://www.stoputahchildabuse.com/ Volunteer in The Fight: https://www.wearethepeople.org/volunteer Donate: https://www.wearethepeople.org/donate Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearethepeopleutah

Jason and Alexia Preston respond directly to audience questions addressing topics like survivor verification, infiltrations, church connections, and online rumors. They clarify misunderstandings about Jason’s ring, deny false claims about Alexia’s identity, and reaffirm their mission to expose corruption and protect survivors. Sentry H2O https://www.wearethepeople.org/wellness *GET INVOLVED:* Visit Our Website: www.wearethepeople.org Go to sign the ballot https://www.stoputahchildabuse.com/ Volunteer in The Fight: https://www.wearethepeople.org/volunteer Donate: https://www.wearethepeople.org/donate Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearethepeopleutah

In this episode, Jason Preston and River sits down with Michelle, a survivor of ritual abuse in Utah, as she recounts her chilling experiences from Masonic altars and military experiments to the hidden tunnels beneath Bluffdale. They uncover long-suppressed evidence, letters, and eyewitness accounts linking local institutions to systemic abuse and cover-ups. ⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode contains detailed accounts of childhood abuse and trauma. Viewer discretion is advised. Mayor Trent Staggs: Email: tstaggs@rivertonutah.gov Phone: 801-208-3129 (office) City Offices: 801-254-0704  Sentry H2O https://www.wearethepeople.org/wellness *GET INVOLVED:* Visit Our Website: www.wearethepeople.org Go to sign the ballot https://www.stoputahchildabuse.com/ Volunteer in The Fight: https://www.wearethepeople.org/volunteer Donate: https://www.wearethepeople.org/donate Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearethepeopleutah

Jason Preston sits down with River, a Utah native who bravely shares her story of surviving ritual satanic abuse as a child. From growing up in Sandy, Utah, and leaving her faith at 19, to confronting repressed memories of generational abuse and ritual trauma, River’s journey is one of unimaginable pain, resilience, and transformation. Through her podcast Deconstructing Darkness, she now helps others find healing and hope after trauma. ⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode contains detailed accounts of childhood abuse and trauma. Viewer discretion is advised. *GET INVOLVED:* Visit Our Website: www.wearethepeople.org Go to sign the ballot https://www.stoputahchildabuse.com/ Volunteer in The Fight: https://www.wearethepeople.org/volunteer Donate: https://www.wearethepeople.org/donate Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearethepeopleutah

“Surviving Hell” isn’t just a phrase, it’s Bobby’s journey. His journey through unthinkable darkness reveals the strength of a man who faced pure evil and chose to keep fighting. In this emotional episode, Jason Preston sits down with Bobby, a survivor whose story uncovers years of hidden abuse, pain, and redemption through faith. It’s a difficult story to hear, but one that needs to be told. ⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode contains detailed accounts of childhood abuse and trauma. Viewer discretion is advised. *GET INVOLVED:* Visit Our Website: www.wearethepeople.org Go to sign the ballot https://www.stoputahchildabuse.com/ Volunteer in The Fight: https://www.wearethepeople.org/volunteer Donate: https://www.wearethepeople.org/donate Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearethepeopleutah

“The Cloud of Witnesses” is more than one woman’s story. It is a reminder that those who suffered in silence are not forgotten, their voices live on through those brave enough to speak today. Jason Preston sits down with a woman of faith and strength, who breaks her silence to share a story that has remained hidden for decades. Through her courage, She brings light to the darkness of ritual abuse, exposing the pain, the generational trauma, and the spiritual battle that has affected so many. Her testimony is not just about survival, it’s about truth, redemption, and the courage to speak when silence once felt safer. 🙏 Viewer Discretion Advised: This episode contains discussion of trauma and abuse that may be distressing to some viewers. 🕒 Timestamps 00:00 — 🌍 Opening & Mission 02:14 — 🙏 Introducing 06:00 — ☁️ The Cloud of Witnesses 08:01 — 🔦 Exposing Darkness with Light 09:30 — 🏚 Childhood & Family Trauma 16:00 — 💭 Forgotten Memories Return 23:00 — 👁 Facing Her Father 30:00 — 💔 The Memories Awaken 40:00 — 🕊 Deep Healing & Faith 54:00 — 🔥 Spiritual Battle & Truth 1:07:00 — 🛡 God’s Protection & Purpose 1:19:00 — 🕯 Breaking Generational Silence 1:24:00 — 👩‍👧 A Daughter’s Response *GET INVOLVED:* Visit Our Website: www.wearethepeople.org Go to sign the ballot https://www.stoputahchildabuse.com/ Volunteer in The Fight: https://www.wearethepeople.org/volunteer Donate: https://www.wearethepeople.org/donate Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearethepeopleutah

Jason and Alexia Preston sit down with Justin Riggs to expose the disturbing and complex story of Gordon Bowen, a powerful figure in Utah’s advertising world with deep connections to political and religious elites. Through court documents, testimonies, and historical records, the team explores Bowen’s dual life: one as a respected creative mind behind major brands and church campaigns, and another filled with dark allegations of abuse, manipulation, and spiritual corruption. If you’ve watched our previous episode on the Glenn Pace Memo, this is the critical continuation. Prepare for a deep dive into one of Utah’s most unsettling stories, a story that reveals how darkness hides in plain sight. 📩 Share your story: abuse@wearethepeople.org 🌐 Join the movement: wearethepeople.org/volunteer #WeAreThePeople #UtahTruth #RitualAbuse #GordonBowen #LDSChurch #UtahPolitics #ExposeTheDarkness

Jason and Alexia with Justin Riggs dive into one of the hidden documents in Utah’s history: The Glenn Pace Memo. They unpack the origins, contents, and cover-up of the 1989 memorandum detailing ritual abuse allegations connected to powerful figures and institutions. This episode sets the stage for the testimonies of survivors that will soon be shared, revealing why silence is no longer an option. With context spanning the LDS Church, government ties, and law enforcement reports, the conversation confronts the organized evils that have long been denied.   *GET INVOLVED:* Visit Our Website: www.wearethepeople.org Go to sign the ballot https://www.stoputahchildabuse.com/ Volunteer in The Fight: https://www.wearethepeople.org/volunteer Donate: https://www.wearethepeople.org/donate Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearethepeopleutah

Jason Preston sits down with Utah State Senator Daniel Thatcher for a candid and explosive conversation about corruption, fear, and the fight for accountability inside Utah’s government. Senator Thatcher pulls back the curtain on the legislative process, exposing how bills are manipulated, how leadership controls outcomes, and why so many lawmakers stay silent even when they know something is wrong. He shares inside knowledge on the controversy surrounding SB 213, sentencing laws, and the influence of Senate President Stuart Adams. This is not politics as usual, it’s a behind-the-scenes look at how power really works in Utah, and why ordinary citizens must stand up if change is going to happen.   *GET INVOLVED:* Visit Our Website: www.wearethepeople.org Volunteer in The Fight: https://www.wearethepeople.org/volunteer Donate: https://www.wearethepeople.org/donate   Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearethepeopleutah

Mike Glover, former Special Forces Hero, fight of his life: battling a corrupt child welfare and legal system to save his kids. Mike shares the painful reality of how government institutions, designed to protect families, can be weaponized against parents, tearing children away without due process and destroying lives in the process. From spending over $200,000 in legal fees to losing his business and nearly everything he worked for, Mike exposes the broken incentives driving the system. Mike Glover Social Media: Youtube:    • The 1985 4Runner is the Best Toyota Ever Made   Patreon: www.patreon.com/mikeglover GET INVOLVED: Visit Our Website: www.wearethepeople.org Volunteer in The Fight: https://www.wearethepeople.org/volunteer Donate: https://www.wearethepeople.org/donate Social Media: Instagram:   / wearethepeopleutah  

Jason and Alexia Preston sit down with Justin Riggs & advocate Tyler to uncover disturbing allegations of child abuse, cover-ups, and institutional corruption tied to powerful figures in Utah. This episode revisits a lawsuit involving Brenda and Richard Miles, the daughter and son-in-law of LDS President Russell M. Nelson and exposes decades of victim testimony, court documents, and sworn affidavits detailing horrific abuse in Bountiful, Utah. www.wearethepeople.org Show notes & references: 2018 Jane & John Doe Complaint Doc: https://web.archive.org/web/202405250... Jane Doe 1 Declaration & Exhibits: https://web.archive.org/web/202405250... Jane Doe 2 Declaration & Exhibits: https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/197b... Jane Doe 5 Declaration: https://web.archive.org/web/202405250... John Doe 1 Declaration: https://web.archive.org/web/202405250... Paul L Whitehead, MD Declaration: https://web.archive.org/web/202405250... David E Hardy Declaration: https://web.archive.org/web/202405250... Mother 1 Declaration: https://web.archive.org/web/202405250... Jane Doe 3 Declaration: https://web.archive.org/web/202405250... Jane Doe 4 Declaration: https://web.archive.org/web/202405250... Mother 2 Declaration: https://web.archive.org/web/202405250... Dick & Brenda Miles Mission President Announcement 2011: https://www.thechurchnews.com/2011/3/... Marion B Smith: A Report Of Child Sexual Abuse In LDS Neighborhoods https://archive.org/details/ABlipHere... Russell M Nelson Autobiography: From Heart to Heart (PG 48 = Sigma Chi & Skull & Bones Reference) https://archive.org/details/from-hear... 1937 UofU Utonian Yearbook: Marvin J Ashton Member of Owl & Key https://collections.lib.utah.edu/deta... 1931 UofU Utonian Yearbook: Gerald Smith Member of Skull & Bones https://collections.lib.utah.edu/deta... 1946 UofU Utonian Yearbook: Russell Nelson Member of Owl & Key: https://collections.lib.utah.edu/deta... 1953 UofU Utonian Yearbook: Robert Hales Member of Skull & Bones: https://collections.lib.utah.edu/deta... 1957 UofU Utonian Yearbook: Hugh Pinnock Member of Skull & Bones: https://collections.lib.utah.edu/deta... 1967 UofU Utonian Yearbook: Connection between Yale & UofU Skull & Bones https://collections.lib.utah.edu/deta... 1970 UofU Utonian Yearbook: Dick & Brenda Miles’ Lawyer Jim Jardine member of Skull & Bones https://collections.lib.utah.edu/deta... 1990 Bishop Glenn L Pace Memo: https://www.scribd.com/document/10596... Influence of Sigma Chi Fraternity https://dailyutahchronicle.com/2007/1... 2015 Daily Utah Chronicle article on UofU Chapter of Skull & Bones https://dailyutahchronicle.com/2015/1... Floodlit Christopher Michael Jensen: https://floodlit.org/a/a183/

Sharelle Mendenhall, Mrs. United States 2024, blasts Utah’s political elite for protecting pedos instead of children. From SB213 to shocking admissions from leaders like Stuart Adams and Todd Weiler, Utah’s government has been caught minimizing penalties for child abusers while the state ranks #1 in the nation for child sex abuse. Sharelle exposes the corruption, calls out the hypocrisy, and makes it clear: Utah’s kids are not for sale, and the silence ends now. Alongside Jason Preston and Tom Hasleton, Sharelle shares her faith-driven mission, the tragic story of her missing sister, and why she refuses to back down against elites who protect pedophiles. This is more than politics, it’s a fight for Utah’s soul and for the lives of our children. Follow Sharelle Mendenhall: https://www.instagram.com/sharellemendenhall/ *GET INVOLVED:* 👉 Join the fight here https://www.wearethepeople.org/volunteer Donate here https://www.wearethepeople.org/donate VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION: www.wearethepeople.org #ProtectChildren #MrsUSA #EndTrafficking #Utah #WeAreThePeople

Utah is now ranked #2 in the nation for toxic chemical releases and much of it ends up in our water supply. From arsenic and lead to fluoride and pharmaceutical waste, our tap water is carrying far more than what officials admit. In this explosive episode, Jason Preston sits down with Nelson McElveen of Century H2O to expose the truth about Utah’s contamination problem, the role of mining giants like Kennecott, and why legislation is making it easier for toxins to stay in your water. We cover shocking reports, real community health impacts, and a practical solution every household can use to protect their family. This isn’t just about Utah, it’s about what’s flowing through your pipes. Upgrade Your Drinking Water 🔗 Learn more & GET 10% OFF: www.wearethepeople.org/wellness *GET INVOLVED!* *Please share this information *You can support our cause with a donation through the link below!* https://wearethepeople.org/donate/ *JOIN OUR TELEGRAM CHANNEL* https://t.me/+lztm5kaU8_hlYmUx _______________________________________________________________________ Visit our website for detailed show notes and references for this episode. https://wearethepeople.org/ ____________________________________________________________ 📱 Stay Connected 💌 Sign up for Newsletter: https://wearethepeople.org/ 📲 Instagram: @wearethepeopleutah Facebook: We Are The People Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCkrMAkfUee0k2A1OMqANfeg Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/WeAREThePeopleUT Podbean: https://wearethepeopleradio.podbean.com/