5: The Tape

Frank and Erika, a couple in love, join a celibate group. Years later, Do poses a fateful question. 

Gail Maeder was smart, fun and happy, before she joined Heaven’s Gate. What got into her head? 

The beginning rarely looks like the end, but once you dig into these curious lives, you'll start to notice the shape of greatness.

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1976 was a turning point for Heaven’s Gate. The spaceship that was promised had not arrived. Members were defecting. Nettles and Applewhite gathered their truest believers in Wyoming and made it clear: Things were going to be different from here on out. Much different. Learn more ...  Show more

Jim Baker might’ve attracted famous diners to his hugely popular restaurants. But “Father Yod” gathered disciples. And they were going to usher in a new age of Aquarius. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

Every now and then a person comes along who puts their mind to an unusual task. Today's tour will introduce you to two of them.

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