AS190: Scientology with Chris Shelton

AS190: Scientology with Chris Shelton

Author: seriouspod.com November 19, 2015 Duration: 48:23

This week I’m joined again by the great Chris Shelton! Chris appeared on the show some months back to discuss his 27 years of working for the Church of Scientology! I definitely recommend checking those episodes out if you weren’t a listener at the time. He’s here for an update on the goings on of … Continue reading AS190: Scientology with Chris Shelton

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