#202. New Religious Movements (a.k.a. "Cults")

Joseph Laycock is an associate professor of religious studies at Texas State University, with a focus on the sociology of religion, among other topics, He has written several books on new religious movements and on American religious history, including the recently published second edition of New Religious Movements: The Basics. He is also a co-editor for the journal Nova Religio. He currently serves on the Programming Committee for the American Academy of Religion.

Recorded 9/22/26.