{"podcast":{"title":"Redeemed Podcast","slug":"redeemed-podcast-7042187","podcast_index_feed_id":7042187,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/6340663/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/redeemed-podcast--6340663","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a8ff8386fcd8cf0deae5063df67f636c.jpg","author":"Lauren","episode_count":120,"summary":"The Redeemed Podcast is a beacon of hope and encouragement, filled with real-life stories that testify to God's transformative power amidst hardships and trials. Join us as we delve into the journeys of individuals who have triumphed over adversity through their unwavering faith in Jesus Christ. Through compelling narratives, inspiring scriptures, and heartfelt prayers, we create a sanctuary where you can find solace, strength, and a reminder that you are not alone in your struggles. Let this podcast be a guiding light, leading you closer to God and empowering.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-22T22:18:58.417058+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/redeemed-podcast-7042187"},"episode":{"title":"The Warning Signs of a Cult (And How I Almost Lost Everything)","slug":"the-warning-signs-of-a-cult-and-how-i-almost-lost-everything","published_at":"2026-04-08T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/redeemed-podcast-7042187/the-warning-signs-of-a-cult-and-how-i-almost-lost-everything","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/redeemed-podcast-7042187","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-warning-signs-of-a-cult-and-how-i-almost-lost-everything--71178454","audio_url":"https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71178454/18965771_the_warning_signs_of_a_cult_and_how_i_almost_lost_everything.mp3","summary":"Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode of the Redeemed Podcast, Lauren Burns sits down with author Peter Young to share his shocking true story of unknowingly being pulled into a destructive religious cult through marriage.What started as a seemingly strong Christian relationship turned into years of spiritual manipulation, isolation, and control —impacting his marriage, his identity, and even his relationship with his children.This conversation dives deep into: The subtle warning signs of a cult How spiritual leaders can twist truth The danger of isolation from Christian community How to protect your faith and your family And how God brings redemption—even after years of deception Peter’s story is a powerful reminder: 👉 Not everything labeled “Christian” is rooted in truth 👉 Knowing God’s Word and staying in community matters 👉 And no matter how far you’ve gone, God can restore⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction 01:20 Meet Peter Young & his background 04:30 How he unknowingly married into a cult 08:10 Early red flags and spiritual confusion 12:45 How cult leaders manipulate truth 18:20 Isolation, control, and losing identity 24:10 Impact on marriage and children 30:15 The breaking point and waking up 36:40 How he found truth and healing 41:20 Warning signs to watch for 46:00 Advice for families and loved ones 50:30 Redemption after trauma 55:00 Parenting through broken relationships 58:30 Final encouragement and takeaways💛 FREE RESOURCE + CTA (VERY IMPORTANT) If this episode spoke to you and you’re walking through healing, forgiveness, or a difficult season…👉 I created a FREE Forgiveness Journal to help you take the next step in your healing journey.✨ Comment FREE and I’ll send it to you OR 👉 Go to LaurenBurns.net to download 🎧 Listen to more episodes of the Redee…","meta_description":"Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode of the Redeemed Podcast, Lauren Burns sits down with author Peter Young to share his shocking true story of unkn…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2141,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/redeemed-podcast-7042187/episodes/the-warning-signs-of-a-cult-and-how-i-almost-lost-everything/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/redeemed-podcast-7042187/the-warning-signs-of-a-cult-and-how-i-almost-lost-everything.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}