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Lisa Joins a Cult

Lisa VanArsdale

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A show that explores the world of cultic organizations through real-life encounters and lived-in research. Joins hosts Lisa VanArsdale & John Verner as they explore the world of secret societies, cults, & offbeat religious groups in an attempt to learn about their practices & culture.
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Please support the show! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thereturnoftherepressed/subscribe “The Return of the Repressed is exploring the crypto-catacombs of the Ideological State Apparatus. A psychotic wandering through the forgotten crimes, deals and rituals that architectured our every-day life predicament. “ Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/TheReturnOfTheRepressed Contact: [email protected]
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Blending the transformative lens of Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy with the evolving landscape of wellness, Natalie offers intimate reflections and thought-provoking interviews designed to help us listen within. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or newly IFS-curious, each episode gently reminds us: no part is too small, too loud, or too strange to be welcomed home.
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Bryn Athyn Cathedral Description: The New Church offers a unique view of marriage that is inseparably tied in with the life of the church and its teachings . By definition, because of its origin, and from the nature of its love, the New Church vision of marriage is different from the way marriage and its love is defined in our culture today. That u…
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Description: "Music" Music has been with us probably from the beginning of the human race, and in each of our lives from our mothers cooing or singing to us. It has the power to affect us, like when David played for Saul. It can take us out of ourselves and connect us with the angels. And as we sing to the Lord, He can bring us closer together in c…
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Little Watergate was bigger than Watergate. Behind it hid an event that will still be spoken of ten thousand years from now, just as we still speak of the domestication of wheat ten thousand years ago. Yet most have never heard about it, why it is the topic of this season finale. What if I told you there's more to the seasonal year 72-73 of the mil…
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In this episode, Lisa and John explore the pervasive influence of Fundamentalist Christianity in America. Lisa recounts her personal experiences visiting various evangelical landmarks, including Liberty University, Focus on the Family headquarters, Salvation Mountain, Holy Land USA, and the Billy Graham Library. They discuss the psychological contr…
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My guest today is Jenny Hayo (she/her)—teacher, guide, and practitioner of wisdom traditions for over 25 years—to explore the living, breathing experience of Self-energy and how it shapes our inner and outer worlds. Together, we dive into: What it means to embody Self-energy instead of holding it as just an idea. The many ways people describe Self-…
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In this episode, Lisa and John dive into the provocative and dangerous world of Rod of Iron Ministries, an offshoot of the Unification Church led by Sean Moon. They explore the group's intense practices, including militaristic church services, bizarre rap sermons, and apocalyptic ideologies. Sean Moon's transformation into 'King Bullethead' and his…
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Join hosts Lisa and John as they delve into the intricate and often controversial world of the Twelve Tribes. In this episode, Lisa shares her extensive experiences visiting various Twelve Tribes communities over the past year, including locations in North Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, and Colorado. The discussion encompasses the ideology and pract…
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Join Lisa and John as they delve into the unique world of Christian Science. In this episode, Lisa recounts her visit to the Mother Church in Boston, providing an in-depth look at the history, beliefs, and practices of Christian Scientists. They discuss the church's inception by Mary Baker Eddy, its stance on medical care, and the complex blend of …
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In this episode I sit down with Heather Smith—Certified IFS therapist and founder of The Moxie School®—to explore the profound intersection of Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy and psychedelic-assisted healing. Heather shares her deeply personal path into both IFS and psychedelics, sparked by a lifelong inquiry: How do people truly heal? Togeth…
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In this episode, hosts Lisa and John explore the intriguing world of Swedenborgianism. They explore the theological vision of Emanuel Swedenborg, an 18th-century Swedish scientist who claimed to have visions of the spiritual realm. The discussion covers Swedenborg's ideas, his writings on heaven and hell, and the foundational beliefs of The New Chu…
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Join hosts Lisa and John as they dive into the world of Scientology. In this episode, Lisa shares her diverse experiences with Scientology, from her interactions with their recruitment efforts in New York City subways to a more in-depth visit to their well-funded Church in Times Square. Lisa reminisces about her house of worship day and her many ru…
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What happens when Internal Family Systems meets the mystical? In this episode I’m joined once again by therapist, teacher, and spiritual guide Chris Hancock to explore Transpersonal Internal Family Systems (T-IFS)—a sacred weaving of parts work with direct connection to the Divine. Together, we explore how T-IFS opens portals to higher realms of he…
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What if our inner parts weren’t just fragments of the psyche—but vessels designed to receive divine love? My guests today are Chelsea Odhner, Robert Falconer, and Jonathan S. Rose—co-authors of the new book Opening the Inner World: Spiritual Healing, Internal Family Systems, and Emanuel Swedenborg. Together, we explore the playful spirit that broug…
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One of the central teachings of the New Church is that the Word has a deeper, spiritual meaning. This meaning runs through every story, every phrase, and even every word. This Sunday we'll talk about this deeper spiritual sense, and why it was revealed only hundreds of years after the Word was written, and the role it plays in the establishment of …
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If you have been intimidated by the length of this show's flagship series, Ekofascism, BioPeace and Warfare, Parapolitical (insert crop name) etc. Then now is the time to jump in to this comprehensive summary of the theories that has guided the show for the last three years. In the words of Gary Oldman's character in Leon the professional; I'm brin…
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This week we continue with the them of the essentials of the New Church, in other words, the core ideas that define what the New Church actually is. Last week we looked at a unique view of God. This week our focus is on life. In the New Church one of the central teachings is that we must follow the Lord’s teachings, and it is only through this that…
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What if your insomnia isn't a problem to fix, but a part of you that needs your attention? In this insightful and compassionate conversation, I’m joined by somatic IFS and leadership coach Katie LaCelle to explore the deep connection between sleeplessness and our inner system. Katie shares her personal journey with chronic insomnia and how Internal…
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Our sermon series for New Church Day is going to be three parts. What's new about the New Church? We're going to look at what's new about an idea of the Lord, what's new about how you live your life, what's new about an understanding of the Lord's Word. The first one about the Lord, which we're going to do this Sunday, is going to be all about the …
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[Sign up to unlock the full episode and gain access to another 28 exclusive premium episodes! You will also help to make sure that I can expand my farming production and provide rice for the seniors in my village where the aisles are already empty of that staple food even though sowing has just begun and harvest is months away and the agricultural …
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“The Magic Circle: Swedenborgian PTK” - a new joint investigation from The Return of the Repressed and ParaPower Mapping. Subscribe to the PPM & The Return of the Repressed Patreons to support our work: patreon.com/ParaPowerMappingpatreon.com/TheReturnOfTheRepressed A multipart series investigating a Swedish ritual murder ring unlike anything you’v…
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What happens when a couple says “yes” to deep healing together—guided by MDMA-assisted psychotherapy and parts work? In this soulful and honest conversation, I’m joined by Steph and Craig, co-hosts of The Steph & Craig Show, to explore their transformative journeys with MDMA-assisted therapy through the lens of Internal Family Systems (IFS). Togeth…
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