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The Blind ChickLiving with CHARGE Syndrome: Deafblindness, Guide Dogs & Thriving | Bethany Joy Boring1) Episode SummaryBethany Joy Boring joins Penn and Moses for a candid, funny, and deeply practical conversation about living with CHARGE syndrome, navigating combined vision + hearing loss, and the mindset shifts required to move from “proving yourself” to simply being yourself (as introduced in the recording you provided). Bethany shares her guide-dog journey (including the fear and stigma that delayed her cane use), how Toastmasters became her on-ramp to public speaking, and why she believes storytelling and community are essential to resilience. The episode also clarifies coaching vs. therapy (future-forward growth vs. past-rooted healing), introduces her “egg carton...
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For The JoyLoving: Living from the Love that Lives in YouIn this Equip episode, we explore how love moves from something you know about to something you actually live from — not through effort or performance, but through the indwelling life of Christ.Before you ever learned what love required, God’s love was poured into your heart through the Holy Spirit (Romans 5:5). You were formed by Love, held by Love, and now Love Himself lives within you.Together, we’ll gently explore:how the love you grew up with shaped what feels safehow Jesus meets the places where love once felt c...
2026-01-1510 minFor The JoyEncountering the Love that Formed and Holds YouThis week, we step into the gentle heart of everything we’ve been practicing in Season 5 — the reality that before you ever loved God, before you even knew how to try, Love Himself formed you, held you, and named you beloved.In this Encounter episode, you’ll slow down to notice the shapes and shadows of love that formed you growing up — the ones that taught you to protect, the ones that taught you to work for approval, and the ones that made it difficult to receive love at all.And then… you’ll meet the Love tha...
2026-01-1212 minFor The JoyListening: Discerning the Voice the Speaks LoveIn this Week 4 Equip episode of Season 5: Encounter to Embody, we explore how to recognize the voice of God in a way that feels grounded, gentle, and safe.Listening is not a technique. It is not a formula. It is a relationship—an ongoing posture of openness to the God who delights to speak to His children.In this teaching episode, you’ll learn:God doesn’t speak because you perform well. He speaks because you belong to Him.Scripture… peace… a memory… a picture… a nudge… a word through another person… a sense...
2026-01-0825 minFor The JoyListening: Holy ReceivingWelcome to Week 4 of Season 5: Encounter to Embody — Living the Word from the Inside Out.After three weeks of preparing your heart through Engagement, Empathy, and Surrender, you are now invited into one of the most sacred movements of the spiritual life— Listening as holy receiving.This Encounter episode is not about trying to hear God or creating an experience. It is about opening yourself to the God who is already speaking, already present, already attuned to your body, soul, and spirit.In this guided listening prayer, you will:settle into your...
2026-01-0516 minFor The JoyPracticing Surrender - The Safety in the ReleaseIn this Week 3 Equip episode of Season 5: Encounter to Embody, we learn how to practice surrender in a way that brings rest to the body, clarity to the soul, and alignment to the spirit.Surrender is often misunderstood as passivity or weakness. But true surrender is a courageous, embodied act of trust:Releasing what you were never meant to carry and receiving what only Christ can give.In this episode, we explore:Your body often feels the weight of striving first. Tightness, shallow breath, clenched jaw — all signs of holding too mu...
2026-01-0112 minFor The JoySurrender - The Safety of Letting GoWelcome to Week 3 of Season 5: Encounter to Embody — Living the Word from the Inside Out.This week, we step into the tender and often misunderstood invitation of surrender. For many of us, surrender feels like failure, loss of control, or falling off a cliff.But in the Kingdom of God, surrender is not falling apart — it is falling safely into Someone who holds you.In this Encounter episode, you’re invited to:breathe deeplysoften your bodynotice what you’ve been grippingrelease the pressure...
2025-12-2910 minFor The JoyPracticing Empathy: God with Us, In Us, Through UsIn this Week 2 Equip episode of Season 5: Encounter to Embody, we learn how to practice empathy in a way that brings your nervous system from threat to safety and turns sacred encounter into lived embodiment.Empathy is shared presence — feeling with, staying with, and extending compassion without rushing to fix. It is how love moves at human speed.In this teaching episode, we explore:Listening to what your body is trying to protect instead of overriding or shaming it. Offering gentle reassurance: “You’re safe. God is near.”Replacing judgment (“I shouldn’t...
2025-12-2518 minFor The JoyEmpathy: The Gentle Witnessing of Your HeartWelcome to Week 2 of Season 5: Encounter to Embody — Living the Word from the Inside Out.This week, we slow down to experience empathy — not as an idea or a concept, but as a real-time encounter with the compassionate heart of God.Empathy is the gentle witnessing of your heart. It is the awareness that says:“I see you. I feel this with you. You’re not alone.”In this Encounter episode, you’re invited to:settle into your bodybreathe deeplynotice what arises as Sc...
2025-12-2209 minFor The JoyEngaging with God - Body, Soul & SpiritIn this Week 1 Equip episode of Season 5: Encounter to Embody, we explore how to engage with God as a whole and integrated person—body, soul, and spirit.Building on Monday’s Encounter episode, this teaching invites you into a deeper understanding of:Your body carries your story and houses the Holy Spirit. It often tells the truth before your mind can.Your soul is where belief and lived experience meet. Emotions are signals, not threats.Your spirit is alive in Christ—your place of communion, connection, and peace.Then we pra...
2025-12-1813 minFor The JoyEngagement: Showing Up to the MomentWelcome to Season 5 of For the Joy: Encounter to Embody — Living the Word from the Inside Out.In Week 1, we begin with Engagement—the simple, sacred act of showing up honestly to the moment you’re in. Not striving. Not fixing yourself. Just awareness.In this gentle Encounter episode, we slow down together to:Breathe and settle into the present momentNotice what is happening in your body, emotions, and thoughtsEngage with Scripture by paying attention to how your body respondsExperience God’s presen...
2025-12-1513 min
Navigating Life with Vision LossS213: Safe to Be You: Parenting, Caregiving, and Blindness with Bethany Joy Boring1) Episode Summary
Host Kim Wardlow continues the Navigating Life with Vision Loss safety series by exploring what “safety” really means in parenting and caregiving—far beyond outlet covers and baby gates. Guest Bethany Joy Boring, a blind single mom, speaker, author, and mental health coach, shares candid stories about raising three boys while navigating progressive vision loss and hearing loss.
Together, Kim and Bethany unpack the balance between protecting kids and letting them grow, how blindness can actually deepen trust and connection within a family, and the emotional side of handing over the car keys—whether you’re a parent l...
2025-11-2544 min
Navigating Life with Vision LossS213: Safe to Be You: Parenting, Caregiving, and Blindness with Bethany Joy Boring1) Episode Summary
Host Kim Wardlow continues the Navigating Life with Vision Loss safety series by exploring what “safety” really means in parenting and caregiving—far beyond outlet covers and baby gates. Guest Bethany Joy Boring, a blind single mom, speaker, author, and mental health coach, shares candid stories about raising three boys while navigating progressive vision loss and hearing loss.
Together, Kim and Bethany unpack the balance between protecting kids and letting them grow, how blindness can actually deepen trust and connection within a family, and the emotional side of handing over the car keys—whether you’re a parent l...
2025-11-2545 min
BlindsightSharing Your Story With the World -- Bethany Joy BoringPart 4 of the “Telling Your Story” series explores the moment after you’ve shared your story with a few trusted people—and what it takes to move from private courage to public confidence. Bill and Bethany dive into shame, identity, pride, and the fear of “sticking out,” unpacking how those internal battles shape the way people with blindness show up in the world.
The conversation moves through humor, hard truths, and deeply human stories—from awkward cane moments and guide-dog pride to skydiving, kitchen mishaps, and falling off stages. Bill reflects on learning to speak to thousands without knowing it, and Bethan...
2025-11-2149 min
BlindsightSharing Your Story With the World -- Bethany Joy BoringPart 4 of the “Telling Your Story” series explores the moment after you’ve shared your story with a few trusted people—and what it takes to move from private courage to public confidence. Bill and Bethany dive into shame, identity, pride, and the fear of “sticking out,” unpacking how those internal battles shape the way people with blindness show up in the world.
The conversation moves through humor, hard truths, and deeply human stories—from awkward cane moments and guide-dog pride to skydiving, kitchen mishaps, and falling off stages. Bill reflects on learning to speak to thousands without knowing it, and Bethan...
2025-11-2150 min
BlindsightTelling Your Story with Bethany Joy BoringBill Lundgren and guest Bethany Joy Boring open a four-part series on how to tell your story. They frame why full-life “from birth to now” dumps overwhelm, and why starting with one scene creates safety and clarity. Bill shares turning points in hearing and vision loss, including the friend who told him the truth and stayed present. Bethany shows how hiding burns energy and blocks connection, how to choose safe listeners, and how adaptive skills become a communication superpower. They outline practical guardrails: begin with one moment, notice body cues, set relational boundaries, and take one small step today.
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2025-10-3149 minBlindsightTelling Your Story with Bethany Joy BoringBill Lundgren and guest Bethany Joy Boring open a four-part series on how to tell your story. They frame why full-life “from birth to now” dumps overwhelm, and why starting with one scene creates safety and clarity. Bill shares turning points in hearing and vision loss, including the friend who told him the truth and stayed present. Bethany shows how hiding burns energy and blocks connection, how to choose safe listeners, and how adaptive skills become a communication superpower. They outline practical guardrails: begin with one moment, notice body cues, set relational boundaries, and take one small step today.
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2025-10-3148 minFor The JoyChrist in You. Life Through You. You are FreeWhat if the very pain you've been avoiding is the key to the freedom you desperately long for?In this deeply personal finale to our "You Are" series, Bethany shares her raw journey from rage to liberation - from knowing God's promises about freedom to finally feeling them. This isn't just theology; it's the hard-won story of discovering that true freedom comes through surrender, not striving.In this episode, you'll discover:How rage at God can actually be a cry for healingWhy trying to hold your emotions underwater (like a beach ball) keeps you captive.The difference between knowing...
2025-09-1126 min
LifeAudioJesus Calling: Stories of Faith - Beyond the Breaking Point: Finding Your Way Back to Faith with Bethany Joy Lenz & JT MestdaghThis week, we’ll hear from Bethany Joy Lenz, an actor, singer, director, and now author, who shares a deeply personal story of her time in a spiritually abusive community and the journey of healing and rediscovering faith that followed. Later in the episode, we’ll hear from speaker and non-profit founder JT Mestdagh. Born with a rare and complex condition that led to over a dozen major surgeries before the age of sixteen, JT’s life has been anything but ordinary. From long hospital stays to reaching the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, he’s faced life’s toughest...
2025-09-0423 minTAKEN TV PodcastsJesus Calling: Stories of Faith - Beyond the Breaking Point: Finding Your Way Back to Faith with Bethany Joy Lenz & JT MestdaghThis week, we’ll hear from Bethany Joy Lenz, an actor, singer, director, and now author, who shares a deeply personal story of her time in a spiritually abusive community and the journey of healing and rediscovering faith that followed. Later in the episode, we’ll hear from speaker and non-profit founder JT Mestdagh. Born with a rare and complex condition that led to over a dozen major surgeries before the age of sixteen, JT’s life has been anything but ordinary. From long hospital stays to reaching the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, he’s faced life’s toughest...
2025-09-0423 minJesus Calling: Stories of FaithBeyond the Breaking Point: Finding Your Way Back to Faith with Bethany Joy Lenz & JT MestdaghThis week, we’ll hear from Bethany Joy Lenz, an actor, singer, director, and now author, who shares a deeply personal story of her time in a spiritually abusive community and the journey of healing and rediscovering faith that followed. Later in the episode, we’ll hear from speaker and non-profit founder JT Mestdagh. Born with a rare and complex condition that led to over a dozen major surgeries before the age of sixteen, JT’s life has been anything but ordinary. From long hospital stays to reaching the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, he’s faced life’s toughest...
2025-09-0423 minFor The JoyChrist in You. Life Through You. - You are Constant. Always PresentWhat if the answer to who you are isn't found in trying harder, but in discovering who Christ is?Welcome to a new mini-series where we explore the beautiful mystery of God's nature becoming our lived experience. Not perfection, but transformation. Not performance, but presence. His life, expressed through our beautifully human stories.Join Bethany as she guides you through discovering how Christ's character - His faithfulness, compassion, love - doesn't just inform our theology but transforms our everyday living. Each 15-minute episode focuses on a different aspect of who Christ is and how His nature becomes our identity...
2025-08-1126 min
Leading Leaders Podcast with J Loren NorrisSTORYPOWER TV INTERVIEW J LOREN NORRIS WITH BETHANY JOY BORINGSTORYPOWER TV INTERVIEW J LOREN NORRIS WITH BETHANY JOY BORINGBethany Boring is a certified Christian mental health coach committed to helping solo Christian counselors and leaders excel by forming transformative groups. She has been coaching professionally for 10 years and has over 20 years of church ministry leadership role experience. Her background includes roles such as Freedom & Care Ministries Coordinator at Lifepoint Church Palm Bay and Director of Children's and Family Ministry at Palm Bay Christian Church, as well as engagements with organizations like LK10, the CHARGE Syndrome Foundation, Table & Well, Trauma Healing Institute, and Toastmasters...
2025-06-2653 minLeading Leaders Podcast by StoryPowerAcademy.com Studio with Host and Coach J Loren NorrisSTORYPOWER TV INTERVIEW J LOREN NORRIS WITH BETHANY JOY BORINGSTORYPOWER TV INTERVIEW J LOREN NORRIS WITH BETHANY JOY BORINGBethany Boring is a certified Christian mental health coach committed to helping solo Christian counselors and leaders excel by forming transformative groups. She has been coaching professionally for 10 years and has over 20 years of church ministry leadership role experience. Her background includes roles such as Freedom & Care Ministries Coordinator at Lifepoint Church Palm Bay and Director of Children's and Family Ministry at Palm Bay Christian Church, as well as engagements with organizations like LK10, the CHARGE Syndrome Foundation, Table & Well, Trauma Healing Institute, and Toastmasters...
2025-06-2653 min
WTF is on my Mind?!Dinner for Vampires Part 2 w/ Bethany Joy LenzBreaking the Spell — Motherhood, Escape & Reclaiming her Voice | Part 2In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, Bethany Joy Lenz — actor, singer, and author of Dinner for Vampires — continues her story of life inside a high-control religious group while navigating fame on One Tree Hill.This episode picks up where we left off: unpacking the emotional, spiritual, and psychological cost of living under manipulation — and what it takes to reclaim your voice once you’re out.We talk about:- The lingering effects of indoctrination- The intensity of public life versus private suppressio...
2025-05-2550 minWTF is on my Mind?!Dinner for Vampires Part 1 w/ Bethany Joy LenzLiving Two Lives — Hollywood Fame & Hidden Cult Control | Part 1“You can’t be human here.”In Part 1 of this raw and revelatory conversation, One Tree Hill star Bethany Joy Lenz opens up about the decade she spent inside a high-control religious group — all while filming a hit TV show and hiding a double life.We talk about:- The slow creep of coercive control masked as faith- The emotional and spiritual suppression that comes with people-pleasing- The inner split of being both artist and captive- How spiritual...
2025-05-1846 minFor The JoySeason 2 - Episode 8 - The War Between Head and Heart: Finding Belonging in the BattleIn this deeply personal episode, Bethany invites us into the sacred tension between what we know to be true and what we feel to be real—the war between our head and our heart. Through the lens of spiritual integration (body, soul, and spirit), she reflects on her own journey of healing, the cost of disengagement, and the beauty of true presence with God and others. With tender encouragement and biblical grounding in Hebrews 6 and 1 Thessalonians 5, Bethany explores how hope becomes an anchor for the soul, even in the storm.This episode is for anyone who’s ever felt caug...
2025-05-1230 minFor The JoyThe Garden of Your Soul - Cultivating with Curiosity and KindnessIn this episode of For the Joy, we return to the sacred garden of the soul—where your mind, will, and emotions meet the gentle care of God. Bethany invites you to explore the deeper layers of your story, not with judgment or striving, but with the kindness that leads to true transformation. Through the Parable of the Sower and the truth of Romans 8:1, we’ll name the lies, uproot the weeds, and begin tending the soil of our hearts with curiosity and compassion.Whether your soul feels dry, thorny, or tender and ready, this conversation is an invitation to t...
2025-05-0528 minFor The JoySeason 2 - Episode 6 - The Garden Within: Trading Self-Protection for Sacred TrustShame whispers lies into the very fabric of our stories, holding us captive in cycles of hiding, self-protection, and false identity. But there’s another voice—a gentle invitation from Christ Himself—calling us from fear into trust, from control into sacred surrender.In this deeply personal and Spirit-led episode, Bethany guides us through the profound contrast between the gardens of Eden and Gethsemane. Eden, the birthplace of shame, doubt, and self-protection; Gethsemane, the garden of Christ’s surrender, vulnerability, and ultimate trust in God’s goodness.We explore the agony Jesus faced, His choice to surrender not because it was eas...
2025-04-2938 minFor The JoySeason 2 - Episode 5 Stop Hiding and Start Healing. How to Name the Tension and Let the Truth InWhat if the tension you're feeling isn't the problem—but the invitation?In this episode of For The Joy: The Tension & The Truth, Bethany invites you into the healing practice of naming the tension—that internal space between what is and what you hoped would be. Through the lens of 2 Corinthians 4 and the wisdom of honesty, humility, and hope, we explore what it means to stop hiding, start healing, and discover the treasure God placed within you.You’ll learn:What “the tension” really is—and why it mattersHow to recognize emotional and physical signals as invitations, not shamePractical steps to nam...
2025-04-2138 minFor The JoySeason 2 - Episode 4 Where Shame Meets Grace - For the Joy Set Before UsIn this heartfelt episode of For The Joy: The Tension and The Truth, Bethany revisits the deep ache of shame—not as a concept, but as a force that shaped her story and kept her silent for decades. With raw honesty and holy reverence, she invites us into the messy middle—that sacred space between the tension we feel and the truth we cling to.Building on Season 1, Episode 5, this conversation dives deeper into the experience of shame, how it shows up in our stories and our bodies, and the invitation Jesus offers us to scorn it just as He d...
2025-04-1536 min
Bitch Is A Bad Word: A Domestic Violence Podcast on Healing and EmpowermentBethany Joy Lenz on Cults, Control, and Finding Herself AgainThis week on Bitch Is a Bad Word, actress, singer, author, and podcaster Bethany Joy Lenz joins us for a powerful, no-holds-barred conversation about surviving a cult — all while starring on one of TV’s most iconic teen dramas, One Tree Hill.Bethany opens up about her upcoming memoir, her journey of breaking free from coercive control, and how reclaiming her faith helped her heal from spiritual abuse and toxic relationships. She shares how being in the public eye shaped her recovery and how she's using her platform to empower others.🎙️ In this episode:
2025-04-1559 minFor The JoySeason 2 - Episode 3 - The Treasure Within: Integration, Not BypassingIn this episode, Bethany gets raw and real about what it means to actually invite Jesus into every part of our being—body, soul, and spirit.Too often, faith becomes a coping mechanism instead of a connection. We bypass our pain with scripture, suppress our emotions, and try to spiritually “fix” ourselves—when what we really need is to be seen, held, and healed.Through the lens of personal story and the disciples’ longing to “see the Father,” Bethany explores how Jesus reveals the heart of God and calls us to embody that same love. We talk about nervous system signals...
2025-03-3138 minFor The JoyWhen You Whisper “Take This Cup”: Holding the Tension and Trusting the WayWhat do you do when life hands you something you never wanted? When your worst fear becomes your reality, and all you can do is whisper, “Take this cup from me”?In this deeply personal episode, Bethany reflects on a painful night over 15 years ago—the night she realized her marriage was falling apart—and connects it to Jesus' own wrestle in the Garden of Gethsemane. This isn’t a message about spiritual bypassing or easy answers. It’s an invitation to name your pain, bring it honestly to God, and let Him meet you there.Together, we explore what it real...
2025-03-2542 min
Angels and AwakeningHow Easy It Is to Accidently Join A Cult with Bethany Joy LenzJoin 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 Sch...
2025-03-2453 minFor The JoyThe Tension is Real, but the Truth is GreaterIn this first episode of Season 2, we pause, breathe, and engage in a deeper way. We revisit why For The Joy exists and introduce a new rhythm—one that doesn’t just inform but transforms. Through real, honest reflection, we explore the tension between what we know about God and what we feel in our lived experiences.We wrestle with the question: How do we hold both the struggle and the truth?Through the imagery of standing at the edge of the ocean, longing to go deeper but feeling the pull of fear and resistance, we name the tension of f...
2025-03-1735 minFor The JoyEngaging Through the Storm: Finding Faith, Endurance, and Joy in ChristWelcome back to For the Joy! In this episode, we’re diving deep into the battle between what we know and what we feel—the tension between faith and doubt, truth and emotions, endurance and exhaustion.Have you ever believed in God’s goodness but struggled to see it in your circumstances? Felt torn between trusting His promises and bracing for disappointment? You’re not alone. I’ve been there—shut down, numb, disengaged from my own heart and from God. But what I’ve learned is this: engagement is an act of faith.Through my personal sto...
2025-03-1034 minFor The JoySurrender, Soil, and the Seeds of TransformationIn this episode of For The Joy, we step into the sacred garden of our souls—where transformation begins not with striving but with surrender. Through the parable of the sower, we explore how the state of our hearts impacts how we receive God’s truth. With curiosity, tenderness, and kindness, we’ll learn to uproot lies, tend to wounds, and cultivate good soil where His love can flourish. Take a deep breath, come as you are, and let’s walk this journey of growth together.
2025-03-0326 minFor The JoyFrom Self-Protection to Surrender: Wrestling with Shame & Trusting God’s GoodnessWhat are you protecting yourself from?In this episode of For the Joy, we step into the garden of our own souls—the place where our minds, wills, and emotions wrestle with the invitation to surrender.We’re talking about:🌿 The Garden of Gethsemane—Jesus’ most intense wrestling match with surrender🌿 How self-protection can keep us from experiencing God’s goodness🌿 The connection between shame, self-protection, and surrender🌿 The joy set before Jesus—and the joy set before you🌿 What’s growing in the garden of your heart?Jesus shows us another way. I...
2025-03-0226 minFor The JoyBreaking Free from Shame: The Freedom Jesus OffersShame—its weight is heavy, its voice is loud, and its grip can feel unshakable. But what if the shame you carry was never meant to be yours?In this episode of For the Joy, we dive into the origins of shame, how it distorts our identity, and the radical freedom Jesus secured for us. From the Garden of Eden to the cross, we see how shame entered our story—but also how Jesus scorned it, silencing its power forever.💡 Here’s what we’re exploring today:✨ How shame shapes our thoughts, emotions, and relationships...
2025-03-0230 minFor The JoyListening to Your Body, Soul, and Spirit: The Key to Healing & IntegrationWhat if the signals from your body, soul, and spirit were invitations from God—rather than something to ignore or silence?In this episode of For the Joy, we continue exploring integration—what it means to fully align body, soul, and spirit with God’s love and truth. Healing isn’t just about knowing the truth—it’s about learning to listen to what our whole being is telling us.💡 Today, we’re diving into:✨ The signals your body, emotions, and thoughts are sending you✨ Why spiritual bypassing can keep us stuck✨ How obedience isn’t abo...
2025-03-0229 minFor The JoyBreaking Free: Healing, Integration, and Receiving God’s LoveWhat if the pain you’ve been avoiding is the very place God wants to meet you?In this episode of For the Joy, we continue our journey into the Way, the Truth, and the Life by exploring what it means to fully integrate body, soul, and spirit in our healing. After vulnerably sharing my story last week, I found myself unexpectedly triggered—not just in my thoughts, but in my body.💡 Here’s what we’re diving into today:✨ The pain we store in our bodies—and how to process it with Jesus✨ What spiri...
2025-03-0235 minFor The JoyThe Joy Set Before Us: Walking in the Way, Truth, and LifeWhat was the joy set before Jesus that made Him endure the cross (Hebrews 12:2)? And how does that joy transform our own journey—especially in seasons of pain, uncertainty, and surrender?In this episode of For the Joy, we dive deep into the tension between life’s hard and life’s hope, exploring:✨ The personal cross I didn’t want to carry and what it taught me about surrender✨ How Jesus, in the Garden of Gethsemane, wrestled with His will vs. the Father’s will✨ Why true joy isn’t about avoiding suffering but being transformed...
2025-03-0230 minFor The JoyFor the Joy: The Why Behind This Podcast & The Journey to FreedomWelcome to the very first episode of For the Joy! 🎉Life is hard—grief, trauma, and struggles can feel overwhelming. Yet, in the tension of pain and hope, there is joy. But not just any joy—the deep, abiding joy Jesus pursued, even in suffering (Hebrews 12:2).In this episode, I’m sharing:✨ The heart behind For the Joy✨ Why freedom isn’t about doing more—it’s about surrender✨ How I wrestled with faith, shame, and the promise of freedom✨ The shift that changed everything: feeling it to heal itYou are not a problem...
2025-03-0222 min
Rooted Recovery StoriesFaith Without Freedom (feat. Bethany Joy Lenz) | Rooted Recovery Stories Ep. 184Bethany Joy Lenz opens up with host, Patrick Custer, in this powerful interview where they discuss untapped, dynamic perspectives into her life’s story. Bethany reflects on growing up in a conservative Christian household and discovering her passion for acting at a young age. She also shares her experience navigating the entertainment industry while being part of a high-demand religious group she now recognizes as a cult.
As they explore her experiences, Bethany opens up about the challenges of balancing fame during her time on One Tree Hill with the pressures of a controlling en...
2025-01-091h 05
For The Love With Jen Hatmaker PodcastBethany Joy Lenz: Breaking Free, Finding Faith, and Dinner for VampiresThis week Jen and Amy sit down with actress, musician, and author Bethany Joy Lenz to discuss her deeply personal memoir, Dinner for Vampires: Life on a Cult TV Show (While also in an Actual Cult!). Bethany opens up about her experience in a high-control group, known as “The Big House Family” religious cult, the complexities of spiritual abuse, and how she found her way back to faith and autonomy with the help of a One Tree Hill fan. They explore themes of manipulation, resilience, and the power of telling your story.This raw and...
2025-01-031h 11
The Pioneer AssemblyJoy, Shepherds, & Charlie Brown, feat. Isaiah Phillips - Advent Week ThreeThe topic of joy can only be had with a few good laughs. In this episode, Bethany and her daughter, Isaiah, discuss the theme of joy during the third week of Advent. They explore the biblical definition of joy, its connection to the Lord, and how it can coexist with sadness. After all, an honest Christian is one willing to choose true joy. The conversation emphasizes the importance of grounding joy in scripture, while also highlighting the responsibility of believers to choose joy in all circumstances.
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You can't have joy without the Lord.
Re...
2024-12-1716 min
The Liz Moody PodcastTV Star Bethany Joy Lenz On Lessons Learned Escaping A Cult & Narcissistic Abuse: “I Had To Forgive Myself”One Tree Hill star Bethany Joy Lenz knows a lot about cults – from personal and professional experience. While she stared in a show about cults, Bethany found herself in the Big House Family church covenant, a bible study group-turned-cult that isolated her from her familyand peers.Joining a cult is much easier than you might think, and incredibly smart people join cults often. According to Bethany, cults like the one she joined prey on your desire for community, approval, and deep conversation. They use these desires as tools to isolate. But any narcissist will us...
2024-11-1841 min
Preacher Boys Podcast339: How One Tree Hill Star Bethany Joy Lenz Broke Free From a Cult📚 Get a Copy of Bethany’s memoir, Dinner for Vampires, here: https://amzn.to/3O7AAiBIn this deeply moving episode of the Preacher Boys Podcast, I sit down with Bethany Joy Lenz—actress, singer, and New York Times bestselling author of Dinner for Vampires. Best known for her decade-long role on One Tree Hill, Bethany shares her extraordinary story of resilience, breaking free from a high-control Bible study-turned-cult, and finding healing after years of manipulation and abuse.We dive into her new memoir, Dinner for Vampires, which unveils her secret double life: s...
2024-11-1757 minPreacher Boys Podcast339: How One Tree Hill Star Bethany Joy Lenz Broke Free From a Cult📚 Get a Copy of Bethany’s memoir, Dinner for Vampires, here: https://amzn.to/3O7AAiBIn this deeply moving episode of the Preacher Boys Podcast, I sit down with Bethany Joy Lenz—actress, singer, and New York Times bestselling author of Dinner for Vampires. Best known for her decade-long role on One Tree Hill, Bethany shares her extraordinary story of resilience, breaking free from a high-control Bible study-turned-cult, and finding healing after years of manipulation and abuse.We dive into her new memoir, Dinner for Vampires, which unveils her secret double life: s...
2024-11-1757 min
The SpillOne Tree Hill's Bethany Joy Lenz Lived In A Cult For 10 YearsHello Spillers, you're about to hear an interview with One Tree Hill star Bethany Joy Lenz. She been in two cults. The first is the cult-classic TV series, One Tree Hill, where she played the role of Haley for ten years, alongside cast members Sophia Bush and Chad Michael Murray. Yet, what few people knew is that the entire time she was on the iconic show, she was in another kind of cult - the dangerous, isolating, manipulative kind. In this Australian exclusive, she shares her story with Mia Freedman and explains how...
2024-11-0245 min
No FilterBethany Joy Lenz Was On A Hit TV Show And In A Cult At The Same Time (Part 1)[Part 1 of 2] Bethany Joy Lenz has been in two cults. The first is the cult-classic TV series, One Tree Hill, where she played the role of Haley for ten years, alongside cast members Sophia Bush and Chad Michael Murray. Yet, what few people knew is that the entire time she was on the iconic show, she was in another kind of cult - the dangerous, isolating, manipulative kind. In this Australian exclusive, she shares her story with Mia Freedman and explains how she found herself in a cult to begin with, what it...
2024-10-2742 min
Journey Through This Immersive Full Audiobook — Perfect On The Go.Dinner for Vampires by Bethany Joy LenzPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/6719to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Dinner for Vampires
Author: Bethany Joy Lenz
Narrator: Bethany Joy Lenz
Format: mp3
Length: 8 hrs and 17 mins
Release date: 10-24-24
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 6 ratings
Genres: Women
Publisher's Summary:
In the early 2000s, after years of hard work and determination to breakthrough as an actor, Bethany Joy Lenz was finally cast as one of the leads on the hit drama One Tree Hill. Her career was about to take off, but her personal life was slowly beginning to unravel. What none of the show's millions of fans knew...
2024-10-248h 17
Indulge In Into A Binge-Worthy Full Audiobook In The Car.Dinner for Vampires by Bethany Joy LenzPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/3591to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Dinner for Vampires
Author: Bethany Joy Lenz
Narrator: Bethany Joy Lenz
Format: mp3
Length: 8 hrs and 17 mins
Release date: 10-22-24
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 2,524 ratings
Genres: Entertainment & Celebrities
Publisher's Summary:
In the early 2000s, after years of hard work and determination to breakthrough as an actor, Bethany Joy Lenz was finally cast as one of the leads on the hit drama One Tree Hill. Her career was about to take off, but her personal life was slowly beginning to unravel. What none of the show’s millions of fa...
2024-10-228h 17
Access Unmissable Full Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, Arts & EntertainmentDinner for Vampires by Bethany Joy LenzPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/790657 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Dinner for Vampires Author: Bethany Joy Lenz Narrator: Bethany Joy Lenz Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 17 minutes Release date: October 22, 2024 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.44 of Total 9 Ratings of Narrator: 4.5 of Total 6 Genres: Arts & Entertainment Publisher's Summary: A deliciously witty and inspiring memoir by One Tree Hill star Bethany Joy Lenz about her decade in a cult and her quest to break free. In the early 2000s, after years of hard work and determination to breakthrough as an actor, Bethany Joy Lenz was finally cast as one of the...
2024-10-2203 min
Top Full Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, MemoirsDinner for Vampires by Bethany Joy LenzPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/790657 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Dinner for Vampires Author: Bethany Joy Lenz Narrator: Bethany Joy Lenz Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 17 minutes Release date: October 22, 2024 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.4 of Total 10 Ratings of Narrator: 4.5 of Total 6 Genres: Memoirs Publisher's Summary: A deliciously witty and inspiring memoir by One Tree Hill star Bethany Joy Lenz about her decade in a cult and her quest to break free. In the early 2000s, after years of hard work and determination to breakthrough as an actor, Bethany Joy Lenz was finally cast as one of the leads...
2024-10-2203 min
Joyfully QueerFinding Joy in Coming Out and Embracing AuthenticityIn the last episode of season one of Joyfully Queer, host Bethany reflects on the importance of celebrating queer joy and expresses gratitude for the supportive guests and listeners throughout the podcast's journey. Bethany announces a break from the podcast as she prepares for the arrival of her first child and plans to write a joyfully queer book. This episode features an interview with author and essayist Katrina Willis, who shares her memoir of coming out later in life and discusses the power of storytelling in helping others navigate their own queer journeys. Katrina also discusses the...
2024-06-1432 min
Pour Out Your JoyPart 1 - Words Can Bring Joy or Steal JoyMany things can impact our joy, and words that we hear, and words that we say are important. The words in our lives can bring joy or steal joy. Listen to this episode on Words with Bethany and Carol as they discuss the different ways we use words and take in words, and how it shapes our joy.Join the conversation on our Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/PourOutYourJoy/Facebook
2024-04-1630 minPour Out Your JoyBethany's Joy StoryLearn about Bethany's joy story in this episode. Be encouraged as you hear real-life experiences of what joy looked like during Bethany's life. Hear about the joy stealers and joy growth Bethany experienced!A note on our content for this episode that may be a trigger to some. There is mention of sexual trauma in the first four minutes. Feel free to skip ahead past the four-minute mark.Join the conversation on our Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/PourOutYourJoy/Facebook
2024-03-2630 min
Marketing FreedLost Your Voice? Insights From Brand Voice Strategist Bethany JoyMost organisations would never dream of allowing the imagery used on their website or brochures to be left to chance. However, when it comes to the language used in written and verbal communication, only around a third of UK businesses have invested time and effort into their tone of voice. And yet, the words you use make a huge impact on how you’re perceived, so investing in your brand voice could give you a significant advantage over the majority of companies who are lost in a sea of sameness.In this episode of t...
2024-03-2134 minPour Out Your JoyPour Out Your Joy Podcast TrailerHey! It's Bethany and Carol from the Pour Out Your Joy podcast. The world is sometimes not a joyful place. So if you're going through a tough time right now, listen in to a joy filled conversation.We are two joy-bringers with the same beliefs and have positivity as our number one strength. What does joy even look like? How do we live in the joy of Jesus through our daily ups and downs? Join Bethany and Carol in the Pour Out Your Joy podcast as we walk through real-life experiences that can steal joy or grow j...
2024-03-0400 min
The Creativity CureEp 15 | When You Want to Give Up Do This InsteadAre your New Year resolutions on track? Don't give up yet! Let's talk about why consistency is not bringing 100% every day in this episode of The Creativity Cure
Photographer and Designer Bethany Joy shares the skills she has learned as an artist so you can connect with your creativity and overcome life's obstacles through the power of growth mindset.
Useful tips for growing in this blog!
https://bethanyjphotography.com/intentionally-getting-to-know-one-another/
Email bethany@bethanyjphotography.com
Follow @bethanyjphotography for...
2024-02-0617 minThe Creativity CureEp 14 | I Failed to Finish My 2023 Book GoalsHow did I do on my 2023 book list? In Ep 14 I talk about how my year went and how plans don't always match reality.
All the books from the blog can be found here.
https://bethanyjphotography.com/my-top-ten-books-for-2023/
Other books mentioned:
The Montessori Toddler by Simone Davies
Design Thinking for Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses: Putting the Power of Design to Work 1st ed. Edition
By Beverly Rudkin Ingle
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2024-01-1720 min
What Women BingeBiltmore Encore with Bethany Joy LenzGet ready for an encore presentation that takes you on an exclusive journey into the captivating world of the #1 Hallmark movie, "A Biltmore Christmas," starring the talented Bethany Joy Lenz. Join us for a special interview as we unravel the layers of Bethany's incredible career, with a spotlight on her iconic roles in TV shows like "One Tree Hill" and "Dexter," her musical endeavors, and her profound love for Murder Mysteries. Plus, don't miss the engaging discussion on new releases, including the thought-provoking "The Jesus Revolution."In this heart-to-heart conversation, Bethany Joy Lenz shares her experiences both...
2023-12-271h 08
Wellness Wednesday: God’s Way to Food, Health, and WholenessEP 35: Faith in Motion: Path to Peace with guest Bethany SpencerAre you yearning for spiritual peace, my friend? Have you ever questioned the incredible transformative power of faith in people's lives? How it can guide us, uplift us, and provide solace in the darkest of times? If so, you won't want to miss our latest podcast episode - 'Path to Peace’ with my friend Bethany. This is
more than just a chat; it's an inspiring journey into the life of someone who found her comfort in Christ during her lowest moments. Bethany's compelling story of personal hardships, including her family's decision to stop going to church, and an unplanned pr...
2023-11-2138 min
SuccessFULL With ADHDLife is Sweeter with ADHD Insight with Bethany Joy LenzI had the pleasure of sitting down with actress, singer, songwriter, and filmmaker Bethany Joy Lenz to discuss her journey with ADHD. Bethany opened up about how she went undiagnosed until adulthood and the relief she finally felt once she understood how her brain worked differently.In our conversation, Bethany opens up about living undiagnosed for so long, pushing through challenges on willpower alone, and the incredible relief she felt once she understood how her brain worked differently. Even with a packed schedule juggling acting, music, a lifestyle newspaper, podcast, and motherhood, Bethany has found more peace...
2023-11-0141 minThe Creativity CureEP 13 Where I Have BeenThe Creativity Cure is a podcast hosted by Bethany Joy, owner of Bethany J. Photography. By sharing the skills taught to artists and designers, she encourages women to cultivate their creativity in the workplace, in relationships, and in their own lives.
During Episode 13 Bethany shares where she has been and how focusing on growing from failure builds resilience.
You can visit her website at http://bethanyjphotography.com/
To commission a portrait, go to: https://bethanyjphotography.com/contact-us/
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2023-10-1310 minThe Creativity CureEp 12 Three Ways to Encourage Growth in Your Friends | The Creativity Cure30 Days of Creative Affirmations:
affirmations.bethanyjphotography.com/quiz
The Creativity Cure is a podcast hosted by Bethany Joy, owner of Bethany J. Photography. By sharing the skills taught to artists and designers, she encourages women to cultivate their creativity in the workplace, in relationships, and in their own lives.
During Episode 12 Bethany talks about prototyping and how we can encourage our friends when there attempts fail.
You can visit her website at http://bethanyjphotography.com/
To commission a portrait, go to: https://bethanyjphotography.com/contact-us/
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2023-07-2010 minThe Creativity CureEp 11 Your Brain Lies to You | The Creativity Cure Podcast30 Days of Creative Affirmations:
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The Creativity Cure is a podcast hosted by Bethany Joy, owner of Bethany J. Photography. By sharing the skills taught to artists and designers, she encourages women to cultivate their creativity in the workplace, in relationships, and in their own lives.
During Episode 11 talks about prototyping and why we need to test our ideas before going all in.
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To commission a portrait, go to: https://bethanyjphotography.com/contact-us/
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2023-07-1127 minThe Creativity CureEp 10 Choose Ideas Over Arguments The Medici Effect | The Creativity Cure Podcast30 Days of Creative Affirmations:
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The Creativity Cure is a podcast hosted by Bethany Joy, owner of Bethany J. Photography. By sharing the skills taught to artists and designers, she encourages women to cultivate their creativity in the workplace, in relationships, and in their own lives.
During Episode 10 she continues the series on Design Thinking by talking about ideation and how practicing it daily will always keep you ready for creative innovation.
You can visit her website at http://bethanyjphotography.com/
To commission a portrait, go to: https://bethanyjphotography.com/contact-us/
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2023-06-2230 minThe Creativity CureEp 9 Mastering Creative Thinking For Limitless Growth | The Creativity Cure Podcast30 Days of Creative Affirmations:
affirmations.bethanyjphotography.com/quiz
The Creativity Cure is a podcast hosted by Bethany Joy, owner of Bethany J. Photography. By sharing the skills taught to artists and designers, she encourages women to cultivate their creativity in the workplace, in relationships, and in their own lives.
During Episode 9 she continues the series on Design Thinking by talking about ideation and making her case for why your creativity is your survival!
You can visit her website at http://bethanyjphotography.com/
To commission a portrait, go to: https://bethanyjphotography.com/contact-us/
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2023-06-1020 minThe Creativity CureEp 8 Define Your Boundaries to Redefine Your Relationships | The Creativity Cure PodcastGet your free affirmations! affirmations.bethanyjphotography.com/quiz
The Creativity Cure is a podcast hosted by Bethany Joy, owner of Bethany J. Photography. By sharing the skills taught to artists and designers, she encourages women to cultivate their creativity in the workplace, in relationships, and in their own lives.
During Episode 8 she continues the series on Design thinking by making her case for why defining problems with others starts with your boundaries.
You can visit her website at http://bethanyjphotography.com/
To commission a portrait, go to: https://bethanyjphotography.com/contact-us/
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2023-05-2619 minThe Creativity CureEp 7 When You Don’t Know What Your Problem Is | The Creativity Cure PodcastThe Creativity Cure is a podcast hosted by Bethany Joy, owner of Bethany J. Photography. By sharing the skills taught to artists and designers, she encourages women to cultivate their creativity in the workplace, in relationships, and in their own lives.
During Episode 7 she continues the series on Design thinking by discussing how you can define your problems before trying to solve them.
You can visit her website at http://bethanyjphotography.com/
To commission a portrait, go to: https://bethanyjphotography.com/contact-us/
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2023-05-1235 minThe Creativity CureEmpathy in Conflict | Ep 6 The Creativity Cure PodcastThe Creativity Cure is a podcast hosted by Bethany Joy, owner of Bethany J. Photography. By sharing the skills taught to artists and designers, she encourages women to cultivate their creativity in the workplace, in relationships, and in their own lives.
During Episode 6, she continues the series on Design thinking by discussing why empathy in conflict is power.
You can visit her website at http://bethanyjphotography.com/
To commission a portrait, go to: https://bethanyjphotography.com/contact-us/
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2023-04-2850 minThe Creativity CureSelf Compassion is Not PityThe Creativity Cure is a podcast hosted by Bethany Joy, owner of Bethany J. Photography. By sharing the skills taught to artists and designers, she encourages women to cultivate their creativity in the workplace, in relationships, and in their own lives.
During Episode 5, she begins her series on how everyday people can use the power of Design Thinking to change their life starting with Empathy or self-compassion.
You can visit her website at http://bethanyjphotography.com/
To commission a portrait, go to: https://bethanyjphotography.com/conta...
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2023-04-1446 minThe Creativity CureConfronting My Fear of Confrontation | Ep. 4 The Creativity Cure PodcastThe Creativity Cure is a podcast hosted by Bethany Joy, owner of Bethany J. Photography. By sharing the skills taught to artists and designers, she encourages women to cultivate their creativity in the workplace, in relationships, and in their own lives.
During Episode 4, she discusses her fear of confrontation and why it is important for creative communities to be vulnerable and honest.
You can visit her website at http://bethanyjphotography.com/
To commission a portrait, go to: https://bethanyjphotography.com/contact-us/
Listen to the podcast at: https://bethanyjphotography.com/creat...
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2023-03-3131 minThe Creativity CureTEASER Episode 4 I Feared ConfrontationMy name is Bethany Joy. I am the owner of Bethany J. Photography and a visual designer. Welcome to The Creativity Cure Podcast where I encourage women to cultivate their creativity to improve their businesses, their relationships, and their lives. We talk about how thinking like an artist is a skill you can learn to overcome your problems! Follow @bethanyjphotography to keep up with the updates or visit bethanyjphotography.com and subscribe to my newsletter or book your 2023 photo session in Maryland.
The podcast is also available to watch on Youtube:
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2023-03-2400 min
The Creativity CureEpisode 3 Cultivating Community (Making Friends in New Seasons)My name is Bethany Joy. I am the owner of Bethany J. Photography and a visual designer. Welcome to The Creativity Cure Podcast where I encourage women to cultivate their creativity to improve their businesses, their relationships, and their lives. We talk about how thinking like an artist is a skill you can learn to overcome your problems! Follow @bethanyjphotography to keep up with the updates or visit bethanyjphotography.com and subscribe to my newsletter or book your 2023 photo session in Maryland.
In Episode three I discuss how to build community!
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2023-03-1724 minThe Creativity CureTeaser The Creativity Cure Episode 3 | Connected to CommunityThe Creativity Cure is a podcast by photographer and visual designer Bethany Joy owner of Bethany J. Photography. She encourages women to cultivate their creativity by sharing the foundational skills taught to artists and designers and how they are applicable across all of life to improve business, relationships, and themselves.
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2023-03-0900 minThe Creativity Cure6 Hours of Drawing Taught Me This | Episode 2My name is Bethany Joy. I am the owner of Bethany J. Photography and a visual designer. Welcome to episode two of The Creativity Cure Podcast where I encourage women to cultivate their creativity to improve their businesses, their relationships, and their lives. We talk about how thinking like an artist is a skill you can learn to overcome your problems! Follow @bethanyjphotography to keep up with the updates or visit bethanyjphotography.com and subscribe to my newsletter or book your 2023 photo session in Maryland.
In Episode two I talk about how I learned creating with quality...
2023-03-0221 minThe Creativity CureComfortable in Compromise | Episode 1My name is Bethany Joy. I am the owner of Bethany J. Photography and a visual designer. Welcome to episode one of The Creativity Cure Podcast where I encourage women to cultivate their creativity to improve their businesses, their relationships, and their lives. We talk about how thinking like an artist is a skill you can learn to overcome your problems! Follow @bethanyjphotography to keep up with the updates or visit bethanyjphotography.com and subscribe to my newsletter or book your 2023 photo session in Maryland.
In Episode one I talk about how I found myself comfortable in...
2023-02-1716 min
The Creativity CureThe Creativity Cure TeaserMy name is Bethany Joy. I am the owner of Bethany J. Photography and a visual designer. Join me on February 17th for the launch of The Creativity Cure Podcast where I encourage women to cultivate their creativity to improve their businesses, their relationships, and their lives. We talk about how thinking like an artist is a skill you can learn to overcome your problems! Follow @bethanyjphotography to keep up with the updates or visit bethanyjphotography.com and subscribe to my newsletter.
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2023-02-0601 min
The Warrior Mama Podcast95. Joy Uproots DespairWelcome back to the kitchen table. Bethany is excited for you to continue with her through the back-to-the-basics series. For the past couple of weeks, Bethany has been walking listeners through the depths of the Gospel story. She has shed light on a lens that applies to all parts of life, not just motherhood. This week Bethany is unpacking joy and its ability to uproot despair. In motherhood, we wear our hearts on our sleeve, and many places make us feel despair. Bethany uses scripture and metaphors to help listeners understand that joy is not a...
2022-09-1428 minThe Warrior Mama Podcast95. Joy Uproots DespairWelcome back to the kitchen table. Bethany is excited for you to continue with her through the back-to-the-basics series. For the past couple of weeks, Bethany has been walking listeners through the depths of the Gospel story. She has shed light on a lens that applies to all parts of life, not just motherhood. This week Bethany is unpacking joy and its ability to uproot despair. In motherhood, we wear our hearts on our sleeve, and many places make us feel despair. Bethany uses scripture and metaphors to help listeners understand that joy is not a...
2022-09-1428 min
Heroes of Cosplay SanctuaryJoy Comes with the Morning : Special Guest - Bethany Joy FulMy next guest finds her passion for expression in many many ways, from art, to comedy, drama, dance, and with the written word, each piece tells a story that entertains, amazes, dazzles, and in many ways inspires. In a word, she brings Joy to the cosplay community, and is nothing short of phenomenal. To talk about how her art and Cosplay co-mingle, her thoughts on the community, her work, and going deep into many of the topics that surround the Cosplay world, join in on this episode for more for Bethany's creative process and how cosplay can...
2022-07-2542 minThe Warrior Mama Podcast63. Turning to Jesus for Resetting and Realigning w/ Joy PitnerWelcome back to the kitchen table. This week Bethany is joined by an amazing woman, mom, and friend, Joy Pitner. Bethany and Joy take a deeper look beyond the cultural narrative that as women and mothers, we need a glass of wine especially after the tough days. We are culturally conditioned to turn to everywhere but Christ in moments of overwhelm or even in times of celebrations. But, instead of picking up that glass of wine when you need a re-set, take a moment and let Jesus realign and reframe you. By a...
2022-02-0241 minThe Warrior Mama Podcast63. Turning to Jesus for Resetting and Realigning w/ Joy PitnerWelcome back to the kitchen table. This week Bethany is joined by an amazing woman, mom, and friend, Joy Pitner. Bethany and Joy take a deeper look beyond the cultural narrative that as women and mothers, we need a glass of wine especially after the tough days. We are culturally conditioned to turn to everywhere but Christ in moments of overwhelm or even in times of celebrations. But, instead of picking up that glass of wine when you need a re-set, take a moment and let Jesus realign and reframe you. By a...
2022-02-0241 min
The Girl Defined ShowFinding Joy in the Midst of DisappointmentSend us a textEp. 049 - The question we should be asking isn’t “Will I experience disappointment?” but rather “How can I still find joy in the midst of my disappointment when it strikes?” Over the past few years, God has been teaching Kristen and Bethany a lot about finding joy in the midst of their own disappointments. As they’ve walked through hardships, like infertility, miscarriage, singleness, an unworn wedding dress, the death of their baby brother, the deaths of grandparents, the sudden passing of a good friend, a sports injury that put them on the b...
2021-10-1133 min
House of MindsEpisode 24: Interview with Bethany Joy McGuireBack with another Yogi for some Yogi Talk & a vulnerable conversation around stepping into & claiming ourselves in authentic expression. Meet Bethany Joy, 200 hr Hatha RYT Certified Yoga instructor who specializes in Ganga Yoga & is currently receiving training in Cannabis Meditation. Join Bethany and I as we chat yogi talk – about the practice, how it has specifically helped both of us in many ways – and most importantly has been a road back to claiming our Authenticity. We both open up about our life experience, through separating from long time partners, breaking patterns of people pleasing and all th...
2021-08-121h 11
Billings BeatMeet Bethany Joy Beal, Owner/Instructor of Bethany Joy Pilates in BillingsPilates... I had heard of it, but never really Knew what it was. Until now. After speaking with Bethany, I'm sold. Very interested in the exercise as a way to get a fully body, low impact, core focused workout and will be signing up for my first class soon. Bethany has a stunning studio on 1st Ave N. If you are a Pilates regular or first timer, Bethany Joy Pilates is definitely a place to check out. Watch and share this video to learn more and spread the news about Bethany's beautiful Pilates studio in Billings.
2021-05-1014 minThe Warrior Mama Podcast17. How Do We Walk in Joy?Welcome back to the kitchen table! Pull up a seat today as Bethany is talking about finding Joy through God’s grace. Surprisingly enough, the word joy doesn’t have anything to do with a feeling at all. The word joy in greek means grace recognized. Some days it is hard to find Joy. Maybe it’s your kids not listening, they are fussing and fighting, or maybe you just have a million things on your to-do list for the day. It’s hard to feel joy in these moments! Then we start to think, if it's hard to find joy...
2021-03-1726 minThe Warrior Mama Podcast17. How Do We Walk in Joy?Welcome back to the kitchen table! Pull up a seat today as Bethany is talking about finding Joy through God’s grace. Surprisingly enough, the word joy doesn’t have anything to do with a feeling at all. The word joy in greek means grace recognized. Some days it is hard to find Joy. Maybe it’s your kids not listening, they are fussing and fighting, or maybe you just have a million things on your to-do list for the day. It’s hard to feel joy in these moments! Then we start to think, if it's hard to find joy...
2021-03-1726 min
Preschool All Stars(PAS) Make More Money Than a Certified Teacher When You Start a Preschool - with Bethany JohnsonIf you’re a certified teacher and you want to be your own boss and make more money than you can in the district, you should start a preschool!Bethany Johnson really wanted to be a stay at home mom, but she really wanted to have more of an identity than only being a mom and she also really wanted to have her own income. She was torn between both worlds. But the one thing she knew for sure was she was dissatisfied with her job teaching 1st and 2nd grades for the local school district. She wa...
2021-01-2825 min