How Easy It Is to Accidently Join A Cult with Bethany Joy Lenz

Angels and Awakening

Julie Jancius: Spiritual Guide, Intuitive Reiki Healer, Psychic Medium, Teacher

Religion & Spirituality, Spirituality

4.8 • 1.7K Ratings

🗓️ 24 March 2025

⏱️ 53 minutes

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Join Julie Jancius and actress-author Bethany Joy Lenz (One Tree Hill) for a raw, transformative conversation about her memoir Dinner for Vampires—a deep dive into surviving cults, narcissistic abuse, and reclaiming spiritual autonomy. Discover how to spot manipulation, set boundaries, and heal through faith and critical thinking. 🌟 Key Topics: Cults vs. Narcissistic Abuse: Why "cult" is outdated—and what to call it instead. Biblical Misinterpretations: How spiritual authority is weaponized. Healthy Boundaries: Loving detachment vs. toxic isolation. Healing Through Writing: Bethany’s journey from trauma to empowerment. 💫 Julie’s Offerings: Angel Reiki School: Master mediumship and energy healing (in-person or online). Membership: March’s focus: Discover Your Spiritual Gifts. 👉 Grab Bethany’s Book: Dinner for Vampires – Available now! 📚 Follow Bethany: @bethanyjoylenz #CultSurvivor #SpiritualHealing #NarcissisticAbuse #FaithJourney #Boundaries Subscribe for soul-shifting conversations every week! ✨ TIMESTAMPED OVERVIEW00:00 Introduction to Angels and Awakening Podcast02:04 Bethany Joy Lenz Introduces Dinner for Vampires03:10 Defining Narcissistic Abuse vs. Cult Dynamics06:00 Spiritual Authority and Church Trauma10:00 Reconciling Faith, Justice, and Divine Love15:09 Healing from Spiritual Manipulation21:09 Boundaries vs. Isolation in Toxic Systems25:00 Raising Critical Thinkers in Spiritual Communities31:00 Biblical Context and Modern Misinterpretations35:00 Surviving Narcissistic Abuse in Family Dynamics40:00 CS Lewis’ Wisdom on Healthy Relationships45:60 Writing as Healing: Bethany’s Book Journey50:00 Closing: Hallmark Films and Final Takeaways 👉 Free Resources & Enrollment: theangelmedium.com #AngelMessages #SpiritualHealer #IntuitionAwakening #ArchangelGuidance #SoulPurpose Subscribe for weekly divine insights! ✨ Join the Angels and Awakening community at theangelmedium.com and begin your own journey from isolation to illumination. 🌟 Angel Membership ✨ It’s not too late to join! ✨ The Angel Membership is your pathway to a life aligned with your angels’ guidance. Each month, you’ll receive a new course, join live weekly events, and connect with a supportive community of like-minded souls. 👉 https://theangelmedium.com/angelmembership Angel Reiki School Feeling called to step into your spiritual gifts? Start online today and receive FREE tuition for an in-person training this spring (April 11-13, 2025, in OakBrook, IL) or fall. Become a certified healer through mediumship, angel messages, and energy healing. 👉 https://theangelmedium.com/get-certified New Readings with Julie Book a 25-minute reading recorded for the podcast and social media. Hear what your angels have to say and share their guidance with others! 👉 https://calendly.com/juliejancius/promoreadings Not Sure Where to Start? Email me at [email protected] or book a free discovery call. 👉 https://calendly.com/juliejancius/discovery-call Day 31 of 31 Miracles: Your soul is already perfect, just as it is. Today, your Spirit Team invites you to see yourself through the eyes of the divine—whole, complete, and worthy of love. Release the need to strive for perfection and embrace the beauty of who you are in this moment. You are a unique expression of divine love, and the world is better because you’re in it. Keywords: Bethany Joy Lenz, Dinner for Vampires, cult survivor, narcissistic abuse, spiritual healing, spiritual authority, toxic religion, faith and boundaries, critical thinking, spiritual trauma, church manipulation, healing from cults, Julie Jancius, Angels and Awakening Podcast, spiritual gaslighting, biblical misinterpretation, narcissistic manipulation, healthy boundaries, spiritual empowerment, spiritual community, divine love, Angel Reiki, spiritual gifts, narcissistic recovery, spiritual awakening, religious trauma, cult dynamics, faith journey, spiritual boundaries, healing through writing, toxic systems

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0:00.0	Hello, beautiful souls! I'm thrilled you're here to connect with the divine guidance of your angels.
0:06.0	Imagine feeling the gentle, loving whispers of your angels, guiding you every step of your life.
0:14.0	If you're ready to experience that profound connection, book a personal reading at theangelmedium.com by clicking the readings tab.
0:24.1	For those eager to work daily with their angels, join my membership.
0:28.5	Every month, we explore a new facet of angel communication through live weekly meetings on
0:34.4	Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. Central Time.
0:39.8	This isn't just about learning. It's experiencing healing and coming home to know your soul's truest path. And if you're ready to
0:46.8	develop your spiritual gifts to the max, join my angel Reiki school. You can go through the school
0:52.4	in two ways. Whether you choose our enlightening,
0:55.8	online, eight-week school, starting on the first of each month, or join our immersive in-person
1:02.6	school in Oakbrook, Illinois from April 11th through the 13th, 2025, you'll gain the skills to become
1:10.6	an angel messenger yourself. My school gives you the
1:14.3	skills of mediumship, energy healing, and angel messages all at once. You can use these skills to
1:21.2	start your own spiritual business or to grow your current career. Step into a life filled with
1:27.3	angelic energy, transformation, and
1:30.4	unstoppable abundance. Sign up today at theangelmedium.com or check the show notes to book a call
1:37.8	with me to chat about which program would be best for you. Your journey with the angels begins now.
1:44.1	Let's see what messages they have
1:46.0	for you in today's show. Hello, beautiful souls. Welcome back to the Angels and Awakening
1:50.6	podcast. I'm your host and author Julie Jansis. And friends, today we're here with guest
1:55.4	Bethany Joy Lens, who wrote the book Dinner for Vamp Vampires, Life on a Cult TV show, well, also in an
2:04.7	actual cult.
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