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Escaping a Church Cult & Personal Growth: Jae's Story | One Thousand Gurus Podcast

In this episode of One Thousand Gurus, we welcome Jae, who shares his journey from being part of a Korean church cult to finding his true self and reconnecting with his faith. Jae talks about his experience growing up in the cult, the impact it had on his family, and how he managed to break free and rebuild his life. We discuss the importance of critical thinking, personal growth, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Join us as we dive deep into Jae's fascinating story and the powerful lessons he has learned along the way.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:13 Weather Talk and Personal Preferences
01:36 How We Met and Karaoke Crew
04:56 Jae's Background and Influences
12:33 Career Journey: From Teaching to Software Development
16:48 Future Aspirations and Love for Cooking
18:01 Introduction to the Church Cult Experience
29:00 The Deceptive Nature of the Cult
30:46 Financial Sacrifices and Pyramid Scheme Tactics
32:11 Impact on Personal Relationships and Family
36:34 Netflix Documentary and Cult Exposure
39:47 The Importance of Critical Thinking and Open Questioning
42:56 Rebuilding Life and Identity Post-Cult
44:47 Rediscovering Faith and Community
49:02 Rapid Fire Questions and Reflections

Guest Bio:
After leaving a Korean cult of 10 years, Jae rebuilt his life with open-mindedness, friendship, and love. From exploring cooking and dance to new relationships, his journey is about community, growth, and celebrating life’s meaningful connections.

Guest Links:
Instagram: @seriouslyiamjaek /   / seriouslyiamjaek  
Instagram: @letsgetcookimjae /   / letsgetcookimjae  

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