Culture Shock: Part 1

<p>Matt Cook was brought up in the Exclusive Brethren (now known as Plymouth Brethren). The Brethren is a religious organisation, often referred to as a cult, known for its controlling and conservative ways.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Very few people born into the Brethren leave.</p><p><br></p><p>As a gay man growing up in the church in Western Australia, Matt knew he was different - and he knew he had to get out.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Story by Brendan Crew</p><p><br></p><p>Written, produced and edited by Ali Aitken</p> &#10;&nbsp;<br /><hr><p style='color: grey; font - size: 0.75em; '>See <a style='color: grey; ' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>