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Dear Franklin Jones

Witness Docs

Producer Jonathan Hirsch had a childhood much like yours -- except his family had a secret. They were followers of a controversial spiritual leader named Franklin Jones. To Jonathan’s parent...

Dear Franklin Jones Podcast Guide

Listen to Dear Franklin Jones, a Society & Culture podcast by Witness Docs. Stream 12 episodes in English, follow new audio stories, and play episodes online on Radio and Podcast.

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12 episodes are available for this podcast.

Episodes

12 episodes

The Mind Is Burning: Epilogue

A preview of my memoir for Dear Franklin Jones listeners. THE MIND IS BURNING: Losing my Father to a Cult and Dementia is available as an au...

00:06:22Jul 7, 2025

The Mind Is Burning: Prologue

A preview of my memoir for Dear Franklin Jones listeners. THE MIND IS BURNING: Losing my Father to a Cult and Dementia is on sale May 13th a...

00:08:13Apr 22, 2025

Introducing: The Mind Is Burning

A very special announcement for fans of Dear Franklin Jones. Introducing my memoir and audiobook. THE MIND IS BURNING: Losing my Father to a...

00:02:10Apr 11, 2025

Chapter 7: Maybe

An epilogue: what happened to my parents, Jones, and me. Music by Ray Lynch: “Falling in the Garden” from the album “Deep Breakfast” -- Amaz...

00:21:06Apr 11, 2018

Chapter 6: Gone

Everything falls apart. For more info, go to dearfranklinjones.com. Music by Ray Lynch: “Clouds Below Your Knees ” from the album “No Blue T...

00:21:37Apr 4, 2018

Chapter 5: Initiation

I choose to join the group and finally meet Jones. For more info, go to dearfranklinjones.com. Music by Ray Lynch: “Here & Never Found” from...

00:27:59Mar 28, 2018

Chapter 4: The Fire

My parents get closer and closer to Jones. Music by Ray Lynch: “Here & Never Found” from the album “No Blue Thing” -- Amazon, iTunes “What t...

00:23:22Mar 21, 2018

Chapter 2: Origin Myths

How a guy from Long Island became ‘the original giver king.' Music by Ray Lynch: “Falling in the Garden” from the album “Deep Breakfast” --...

00:24:32Mar 7, 2018

Chapter 1: Waking Up

My mom and dad find each other. And Franklin Jones. For more info, go to dearfranklinjones.com. Music by Ray Lynch: “Falling in the Garden”...

00:26:04Feb 28, 2018

Coming Soon: Dear Franklin Jones

Jonathan Hirsch's family had a secret. They followed a controversial spiritual leader named Franklin Jones. Join Hirsch as he embarks on a j...

00:03:47Feb 13, 2018

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