Dr Natalie Feinblatt explains the four criteria an organization needs to meet to be called a cult and looks at how the term can be used and misused in relationship to religions and rehabilitation programs. Plus, Jonathan asks about murder porn cults and Wild Wild Country, because that’s what the podcast charts like, right?
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JVN’s Wicked FOMO, Mary Bruce Brings Back Journalism, Epstein File Vote
This week, we're talking: visits to Drew Afualo & Suzanne Lambert’s podcasts, the Finlandia Trophy, Thanksgiving prep, Paul Revere, JVN’s upcoming European tour, Carmen Sandiego, “Where In The World Is JVN,” horses in the stable, Mikayla Noguiera’s haircut, Zara Larsson, the retu ... Show More
29m 45s
Nov 19
How To Protect Your Peace - The Art of Self-Care with Heather McMahan
Travel nightmares, cocktail jazz, & laughing gas…oh my!
This week, JVN is joined by comedian and certified delight, Heather McMahan (host, Absolutely Not) They’re talking: baths vs. showers, jazz scatting, preferred quesadilla orders, comedy in 2025, mid-flight medical emerg ... Show More
50m 33s
Nov 17
Cynthia Erivo’s Reflexes, Hilary Duff’s Return, the Last Penny
This week, we’re talking: JVN’s return to yoga, which comedian makes JVN pull an oblique & an intercostal muscle, the process of becoming a U.S. Citizen, the perils of ankles being in weird positions, “Going Up on A Tuesday,” chickens in the Philippines, shark attacks, Cynthia Er ... Show More
38m 26s
Dec 2023
B*tching About Hypnosis, Cults, and Personal Development
This week on Big Name B*tches, we’re chatting with actress, comedian, and content creator Manon Mathews. Manon was an early star on Vine, where her hilarious videos reached over 1 billion views. She opens up about everything from her love of self-help programs (or are they cults? ... Show More
40m 2s
Nov 2023
“Let Go, Let God” ft. Julie Chen Moonves
On this episode of Unlocked with Savannah Chrisley, Savannah chats with Julie Chen Moonves about her intricate journey through journalism and finding Christ later in life. Julie and Savannah dive into discussions about Julie’s new audio memoir, “But First, God,” and how it gave h ... Show More
53m 56s
Jan 2024
When You Feel Stuck & Lukewarm in Your Faith | Jeanine and Kaleb
Jeanine and Kaleb are back for another episode where they talk about navigating lukewarm and lackluster faith. How to follow God, overcome sin and temptations, know how satan works, and more! We also do another Read it on Reddit segment! We hope this episode blesses you today! Pr ... Show More
1h 3m
Oct 2022
Cults: Manipulation Tactics, Celebrity Involvement, Escape w/ Lola Blanc + Meaghan Elizabeth
Joining the Deux U classroom this week are Cult survivors Lola Blanc and Meaghan Elizabeth. On their podcast, Trust Me, they talk to fellow survivors, former and current believers, experts, and everyone in between to try to get to the bottom of how extreme belief happens, who's s ... Show More
1h 5m
Jan 2024
Therapy Sesh: A Remix with Daniel Shaw, LCSW, Dr. Ramani, & Dr. Natalie Feinblatt
<p>Today’s episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. </p> <p>We made you a mixtape of some of our fave segments from our full episodes with Daniel Shaw, LCSW, Dr. Ramani, and Dr. Natalie Feinblatt. Think of this as our Chicken Soup for the Culty Soul power-medley. We’ve got Dan Shaw d ... Show More
59m 23s