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Send us Fan MailIn 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⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 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
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