Former members of Mary Cosby’s Faith Temple Pentecostal Church have come forward to share their experiences and allegations against the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star. The revelations have emerged in a new TLC docuseries titled ‘The Cult of the Real Housewife’, shedding light on the inner workings of the church and its controversial practices.
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In an exclusive preview clip shared by PEOPLE from the upcoming documentary, ex-congregant Ernest Enoch recalls a moment when Mary complained about receiving only 14 birthday cards and scrutinizing the monetary gifts she received. Enoch, who was the organist at the church, revealed, “I gave this chick a card with $1,000 in it. Ask me if she said thank you.” The leaked audio from 2020, where Mary admonished her congregation about the birthday cards, has resurfaced, drawing attention to potential financial pressures within the church.
Additionally, Rosalind Enoch, sister of Ernest Enoch, alleges that Mary and her husband Robert Cosby Sr. introduced a practice known as “heave offerings” at Faith Temple. According to Rosalind, these offerings became increasingly frequent and significant, with members being asked for substantial sums of money on short notice. The financial strain reportedly led some individuals to extreme measures such as emptying their savings and even losing their homes.
During the meetings concerning these contributions, Robert Sr. would reportedly instruct ushers to monitor the doors, creating an atmosphere of coercion and pressure. Rosalind described how attendees were required to list their names and the amounts they were willing to donate, with those unable to meet certain expectations facing judgment and scrutiny. The use of credit cards to collect funds further obscured the transparency of the financial transactions, leaving congregants uncertain about the destination and purposes of their contributions.
‘The Cult of the Real Housewife’ is a revealing three-part series that dissects the ascent of Faith Temple under the leadership of Mary’s grandmother, its subsequent leadership transition, and Mary’s union with Robert Sr. Despite the mounting allegations and claims made by former members, Mary has not directly addressed the specifics presented in the documentary. However, during BravoCon 2025, she expressed her dismay and dismissal of the project, labeling it as “sad and a shame” and refuting the accusations brought forth.
As the docuseries is set to premiere on TLC on January 1st, viewers will have the opportunity to delve deeper into the intricate dynamics and controversies surrounding Mary Cosby and her former church. The detailed accounts provided by ex-congregants Ernest and Rosalind Enoch offer a glimpse into a world fraught with financial demands, control mechanisms, and questions of accountability.
In light of these revelations, the narrative surrounding Mary Cosby and Faith Temple Pentecostal Church takes on a new dimension, inviting scrutiny and introspection into the practices and dynamics at play within religious institutions. The documentary promises to unravel the complexities of power, influence, and financial entanglements within the realm of faith-based organisations, prompting a critical examination of the responsibilities and ethical standards incumbent upon religious leaders.