Cult Confessions: Bethany Joy Lenz Tells All | Episode 314

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Rachel Awtrey

Christianity, Religion & Spirituality, Society & Culture, Personal Journals, Relationships

5 • 647 Ratings

🗓️ 12 February 2025

⏱️ 34 minutes

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Bethany Joy Lenz spent a decade in a cult—now, she’s revealing the shocking truths she uncovered, the mind games that kept her trapped, and the lessons that changed her forever. In this episode, she opens up about manipulation, control, and the road to freedom and what Jesus teaches all of us through it. CONNECT FURTHER WITH RACHEL: https://rachelawtrey.com/ SOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.instagram.com/realtalkpodcast https://www.instagram.com/rachel.awtrey/ CONTACT: [email protected] This video/podcast may contain affiliate links, sponsorships, or products I’ve received for free. I only share things I truly love and think will bring you value. If you purchase through my links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support! ADVERTISE ON THE SHOW: To inquire about host-read ads or to become the show’s next Presenting Sponsor, please send an email to [email protected] or those at That Sounds Fun Network. EPISODE CREDITS: Podcast Cover Photography: Jay Barr Photography Intro Music: "Luxurious" by Sunny Tones DISCLAIMERS: The views and opinions expressed in each episode are those of the individual contributors and do not necessarily reflect those of the podcast host and team or the owner of this Intellectual Property. This podcast is not an authority of legal advice, and listeners are encouraged to seek professional counsel with regard to their brand, business, and otherwise. We all hope you enjoy and find value in each episode. Many of the product and service promotions in each episode are under the negotiated terms of affiliate or sponsorship agreements. If a link is clicked and a purchase is made, an affiliate commission may be received. However, we recommend products or services that we personally endorse and believe may be beneficial to others. This information is disclosed in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:30.1	Hey everyone. Welcome back to another episode of Real Talk with Rachel Autry, where I help you
0:35.3	delight in life and find Joy right where you are.
0:38.9	Today, we have a guest who I believe is so good at this. Joy, you are an expert at this because
0:44.9	you've been to some really interesting spaces in life and have crawled out and have found joy.
0:49.9	And I would be presumptuous to say, but I think it's true. You probably like your life. You love your life
0:55.8	right now. And there are parts of it, of course, we'd love to change. But there's also a lot of it
1:00.6	that's figure outable when we partner with the Lord. And so we are having that conversation today.
1:07.1	There will be tons of practical tools and tips and conversations that you can take away and apply.
1:13.0	We're just two girls trying to figure out life right alongside you.
1:16.6	So let's cut the fluff.
1:18.6	Hello.
1:19.4	Have some real talk.
1:20.7	Joy, welcome to the show.
1:22.7	Thank you so much.
1:24.1	I'm grateful to be here.
1:25.4	Thanks, Rachel.
1:26.4	Yes.
1:26.9	Okay, so for people that are watching,
1:28.9	either on YouTube or Spotify, you're like, wait, she looks so familiar. I would say she probably is.
1:35.5	You probably watched One Tree Hill or one of the other many, many fun movies and shows that you've been in.
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