Podcast appearances and mentions of Bethany Joy Lenz

Jacks joins us this week to continue our journey into Hope Valley: 1874. ABOUT: HOPE VALLEY: 1874 (SEASON 1 EPISODE 8) Gearing up for the boarding house's opening, Rebecca and Tom look for a thief. AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR: HOPE VALLEY: 1874 (SEASON 1 EPISODE 8) May 7, 2026 | Hallmark Channel CAST & CREW OF: HOPE VALLEY: 1874 (SEASON 1 EPISODE 8) Bethany Joy Lenz as Rebecca Clarke Benjamin Ayres as Tom Moore BRAN'S HOPE VALLEY: 1874 (SEASON 1 EPISODE 8) SYNOPSIS The British fella, Mr. Maxwell, comes downstairs and when Rebecca questions where he came from, he gets weird and decides to take his breakfast up to his room. The prospectors are in a bit of a frenzy - gold nuggets are going missing at an alarming rate. Tom comes in and starts to help with the decorating for the party. When Rebecca sees a picture of her husband, she starts to be a little less warm to Tom and he notices. Suddenly, a bunch of the prospectors come into the boarding house looking for Alexander. They want to report the missing gold. Tom meets with a guy who wants to sell him his land. Tom is ready to expand. Rebecca notices that her ring is missing. Where are all these things going?!?!?! Rebecca begins to suspect that Mr. Maxwell is up to no good. He goes to leave one night and Rebecca decides to follow him. Naturally, Tom is like oh I'm so in. Doyal brings a good bit of gold into Hattie's to cash out. Naturally she becomes a bit suspicious of him. Perhaps he's the gold thief. Tom and Rebecca track Mr. Maxwell into the woods and find this weird dirty area that it appears he's using to mark something. BUT WHAT?! Rebecca, feeling the chemistry with Tom, tells him I don't know how to move on without letting go of the past and she doesn't know how to let go. He says he understands. The next day, Rebecca once again goes into Mr. Maxwell's room and starts snooping through his bag. When he gets back, she asks him to open his bag. There's a ton of rocks in there, but nothing stolen. She's like well you're not looking for gold, what are you looking for? He tells her coal. Alexander and Tom go to look for the guy that was caught trying to steal gold from one of the prospectors. They stop him - it's Jeremiah, one of the guys who left working with Tom to prospect. He was selling stuff and sending that money to his fiancée. He's also sold Rebecca's ring. So Tom goes to try to get it back. It's party time! Tom and Alexander show up with the good and bad news. They're all shocked. Tom tells them all that Jeremiah is going to work for him and they'll all get their money back from his wages. Alexander then returns Rebecca's ring that they were able to retrieve. Tom told him not to tell her that it was him that paid to get it back. Alexander and Olivia dance together just as Clayton walks in. She tells Alexander about the school. He tells her that she has to go. Clayton comes to cut in. She tells him and he's like you can't go. But if you do, please come back. Rebecca finds out that Tom is no longer buying that land. Apparently he's a little short on cash. Doyal tells Tom that he bought the land. He's bummed. So Rebecca goes to dance with him. She asks if he gave up the land for her. She tells him that she's gonna hold onto it for a little while longer and then eventually pass it on to Sarah. He tells her to let it go when she's ready. The episode ends with another mountie coming into the party. He tells Alexander that he's here to arrest Rebecca, for being a thief. Alexander does it and she yells at Tom to protect Sarah. Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jacks joins us this week to continue our journey into Hope Valley: 1874. ABOUT: HOPE VALLEY: 1874 (SEASON 1 EPISODE 7) A young fugitive holds Rebecca and Tom hostage. AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR: HOPE VALLEY: 1874 (SEASON 1 EPISODE 7) April 30, 2026 | Hallmark Channel CAST & CREW OF: HOPE VALLEY: 1874 (SEASON 1 EPISODE 7) Bethany Joy Lenz as Rebecca Clarke Benjamin Ayres as Tom Moore BRAN'S HOPE VALLEY: 1874 (SEASON 1 EPISODE 7) SYNOPSIS The boarding house is popping and they're going to throw a party! Baby Ned might be a little sick. Nash finally gets his cast off and goes right back to work! Rebecca is out in the stables talking to the horses when this guy pops out of nowhere with a gun and tells her not to move! He seems like he's in a lot of pain and he doesn't know where he is. Hattie comes across an acceptance letter that Olivia got from the Ontario School of Art. Rebecca notices that her captor has a gunshot wound and she offers to help him. There's a new British dude in town who is hoping to strike it rich down at the stream. Tom shows up and is immediately suspicious that something is going on and homeboy pokes his gun out and is now holding both of them captive! Olivia and Alexander go out to fish and she teaches him how to cast that line! Ned's mom is freaking out because Ned won't stop crying. Hattie helps her out. Tom and Rebecca finally convince their captor, Eli, to let her help him with his wound. He opens up about what happened - a rancher refused to pay him for breaking his horse. He tried to take the horse back and they shot him and he went on the run. Olivia and Alexander have a great day together - catching fish, talking about the big city, making eyes with each other. Rebecca gets Eli fixed up and they encourage him to bring his case to the local mountie. He'll be able to help. But before they can go see him, the baddies show up. Tom goes out to talk to them - get off my land! Rebecca walks him out and says we're bringing him to the mountie. You're welcome to follow. On the way back, Alexander shows up and tells the fellas he's taking the kid into custody and they can press charges if they want to. Rebecca tells Tom that she was impressed with him today. The episode ends with that British guy snooping around in the woods. Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We apologize for the audio quality in this episode!!! --- Jacks joins us this week to continue our journey into Hope Valley: 1874. ABOUT: HOPE VALLEY: 1874 (SEASON 1 EPISODE 6) A birthday triggers emotions for Rebecca and Sarah. AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR: HOPE VALLEY: 1874 (SEASON 1 EPISODE 6) April 23, 2026 | Hallmark Channel CAST & CREW OF: HOPE VALLEY: 1874 (SEASON 1 EPISODE 6) Bethany Joy Lenz as Rebecca Clarke Benjamin Ayres as Tom Moore BRAN'S HOPE VALLEY: 1874 (SEASON 1 EPISODE 6) SYNOPSIS The boarding house is really coming together and it's time for Rebecca and Sarah to actually move into a room! She's kinda freaking out over the curtains and Hattie checks on her. Rebecca explains she's trying to stay busy because Jim's birthday is coming up - his first birthday since his passing. Clayton brings in the new table and it's real nice. Alexander shows up and asks if his room is ready yet. She says no but he's like I'll just take it as is. He asks Olivia if she missed him and she says they always do. Rebecca reluctantly agrees to let him stay in the unfinished room. Hattie notices that Sarah is uncomfortable with the mountie around and she says she just didn't know a policeman was going to be staying there. Alexander tells Rebecca he wants to make the boarding house his base of operations. He promises he'll keep things tidy and pay her an additional $2 a month. But she needs to sign a contract. He says he promises that he's here to protect, not bring danger to their door. She finds Tom out there trying to break a horse and they have some flirty flirty fun times. But there's an issue - Doyal has dammed Tom's stream while prospecting and it's caused Tom's farm to flood. So Tom applies for a land patent to keep Doyal from prospecting his land. But what he doesn't know is that Doyal also applied. It's going to be up to Alexander to figure out what's what. Late one night, Rebecca goes to look at a picture of her husband. She's real sad. The next day, finally some good news. The furniture for the boarding house is here! Despite not having all the money she needs to pay for it, the trading guy says he knows she's good for it. Ned's dad finally finds some gold. He's happy about that. But is disappointed to find out it's only worth $10. Rebecca is getting a little lightheaded while working and ends up fainting. Luckily Tom is there to catch her as she falls. He brings her inside and she finally comes to. She says she just stood up too fast. Alexander tells Tom he's going to hold an emergency hearing to deal with the land dispute. Olivia goes to check on Sarah. She says they said my dad would be ok too but he never got better. She is worried about her momma and really misses her pa. Rebecca and Sarah have a heart to heart about Jim and take turns sharing memories of him. Ned's parents decide they need to try their luck somewhere else and head out to move. Tom shows up for the meeting and brings other town members who are worried about losing their lands to the prospectors. Doyal shows up and brings a crew of his own. Alexander allows each of them to make a statement as to why they deserve the land. Tom explains that he's been working this land for 3.5 years. It's his. Doyal's daughter explains that the law is that the first person who has worked the land and files an application gets the land. That's the law. Alexander decides that the law is clear - the first to file gets the land. Doyal did it first. However, in a world of right & wrong, uphold what is right. Tom has been working the land for years before the prospectors arrived. The law is for land that hasn't already been claimed, not in a situation where the land has already been claimed. Tom gets the land but Doyal is able to cross it to get to other streams. Doyal is not pleased and says he's going to take it up to Alexander's superiors. Ned's parents come to say goodbye to Rebecca. She says wait...you can stay here for free if you run my mess tent. They agree to stay. The episode ends with Rebecca and Sarah planting an apple seed in honor of Jim. While in Chicago, we see someone who I assume is Jim's mom seeing a drawing of Rebecca and Sarah in the paper. Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jacks joins us this week to continue our journey into Hope Valley: 1874. ABOUT: HOPE VALLEY: 1874 (SEASON 1 EPISODE 5) Rebecca is frantic with worry after the kids go missing. AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR: HOPE VALLEY: 1874 (SEASON 1 EPISODE 5) April 16, 2026 | Hallmark Channel CAST & CREW OF: HOPE VALLEY: 1874 (SEASON 1 EPISODE 5) Bethany Joy Lenz as Rebecca Clarke Benjamin Ayres as Tom Moore BRAN'S HOPE VALLEY: 1874 (SEASON 1 EPISODE 5) SYNOPSIS Rebecca and Sarah are out early and Sarah asks her momma if she thinks they're ever gonna have to leave like they did Chicago. Rebecca says no...this is our home now. Hattie got a new safe! It's the talk of the town! Also, Rebecca got a letter in the mail. This makes her very nervous. She gets back to the boarding house. It's from her friend Eleanor. She says that the authorities found out about her heading west and are not going to give up trying to find her. Alexander tells Olivia good news - her drawings were selected! Her drawings are going to be on all the government buildings! She rushes away to tell Clayton! Alexander then goes to talk to Rebecca. He wants to know if he'll be able to move in in a week or so. She says she'll do her best. Sarah is hanging out with her friends and one of them decides he's gonna try his hand at prospecting. Olivia goes to talk to Clayton and he ends up showing her how to do some woodworking and the sparks are FLYINGGGGGGG. Hattie is locked out of her safe. So embarrassing! Alexander is ON THE CASE! The kids realize that they're lost in the woods. Rebecca gets nervous when it had been a couple hours, so she goes out and Tom agrees to come with. Alexander goes to find someone who can crack a safe. It's dark and they still haven't found the kids. And bad news for the kids - they come across a couple of coyotes. While out there, she tells Tom about how she's promised herself that no one would ever take Sarah away from her. He's like who would take her? She says her husband's parents. I've put distance between them. When Olivia shows back up, she unlocked the safe easy. She's like mom...you didn't memorize the code?! The kids are safe from coyotes and are trying to start a fire. But uh oh! The coyotes are back! Luckily, Rebecca and Tom find them just in time. The next day, she and Tom talk and she opens up more - Her husband's parents are rich. They never approved of her and wanted to take Sarah after he passed. Tom says anyone who comes into town looking for her and Sarah are gonna have to go through him first. Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jacks joins us this week to begin our journey into Hope Valley: 1874. ABOUT: HOPE VALLEY: 1874 (SEASON 1 EPISODE 4) Rebecca applies her medical knowledge when Nash breaks his leg. AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR: HOPE VALLEY: 1874 (SEASON 1 EPISODE 4) April 9, 2026 | Hallmark Channel CAST & CREW OF: HOPE VALLEY: 1874 (SEASON 1 EPISODE 4) Bethany Joy Lenz as Rebecca Clarke Benjamin Ayres as Tom Moore BRAN'S HOPE VALLEY: 1874 (SEASON 1 EPISODE 4) SYNOPSIS The prospectors are trying for gold. Some are lucky. Others like ol' Lars Yost…not so much. Tom's crew is out there when a rattlesnake appears and causes a horse to freak out. Rebecca brings Sarah over to Peggy's house to play. When they get there, Tom's there cutting some wood. The workers come flying up because Nash fell off the horse in the snake scare. His leg is badly broken. If only there was someone who had some medical experience. Alexander & Olivia have some flirty flirty fun time. While Lars is working in the boarding house, some of the upstairs caves in. Bad news. Rebecca agrees to try to help the leg situation, trying to remember how her doctor husband used to handle stuff like this. Alexander is feeling a bit bored with the lack of action, so when an ol' buddy shows up and asks him to help find this outlaw on the run, he jumps at the opportunity. After fixing the leg and making the cast, Rebecca agrees to go back to Tom's place for dinner, just the two of them. He opens up about how he was once engaged to a city girl. It didn't end well. She tells him about the roof. And he's like we all have our issues - I gotta plow the field. She's like that's easy compared to my roof. So they hatch a deal - Sarah will plow his field and he'll get her the wood she needs. When she tells Hattie about the deal she's like….good luck out there. The next day, Rebecca gets out there. Turns out, it's hard. Alexander and his buddy are out in the woods and come across a trip wire. Someone is out to get 'em! The kids are trying to help with the farm chores with Nash being out but it's not going great. A goat gets loose and goes nuts. Alexander helps catch the bad guy. He absolutely loves it. Rebecca works tirelessly all day and into the evening to the point of tears. Tom comes and tells her that she wins and that he'll provide the wood. He brings it the next day and Alexander comes out to ask if he can be her first boarder when she opens. Tom asks if she's ok with that and she says she'll have to be. Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Laura Geller and Jennie laugh and marvel at Laura’s invention of makeup primer (the world’s first!), which she famously named Spackle. Plus, she opens up about becoming a single mom at 40 while her business was rapidly growing AND the ultimate endorsement of Jennie’s new book!TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW HERE and at veeps.com for Jennie's second annual I CHOOSE ME WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT Summit coming Saturday, April 25 to the iHeart Theater in Los Angeles! Incredible panelists like Karamo, Sarah Shahi, Gabrielle Cateris, Jeannie Mai, Gabby Reece and Bethany Joy Lenz, and more great surprises! We’ll choose to discuss Self-Love, Connection, Inner Confidence, Glowing From Within, Finding Balance, The Power of Choice, Reinvention & Creating the Life We Want.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jacks joins us this week to begin our journey into Hope Valley: 1874. ABOUT: HOPE VALLEY: 1874 (SEASON 1 EPISODE 3) When Tom refuses to provide lumber for the boardinghouse, Rebecca gets creative. AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR: HOPE VALLEY: 1874 (SEASON 1 EPISODE 3) April 2, 2026 | Hallmark Channel CAST & CREW OF: HOPE VALLEY: 1874 (SEASON 1 EPISODE 3) Bethany Joy Lenz as Rebecca Clarke Benjamin Ayres as Tom Moore BRAN'S HOPE VALLEY: 1874 (SEASON 1 EPISODE 3) SYNOPSIS Rebecca is helping Sarah out with a boo boo, but no worries...she's got all the natural remedies. They're working hard on the boarding house and Sarah is insistent that Rebecca not sell her ring. She promises she won't because she's making piesssss. The prospectors are moving to a different stream to keep looking for gold which makes Tom happy. Clayton goes to the trading post to talk to Olivia. Hattie is like you should really organize your shopping list so you don't have to come here all the time. He's like...I don't mind, winky face. On his way out, Alexander pulls back into town. He asks Clayton if he is good at drawing, he says no but Olivia is. He walks in and Olivia is pumpeddd to see him. Rebecca is teaching Peggy how to read but she's busy thinking about a new business idea - cook the prospectors some hearty meals. Sarah wants to help but she tells her to stay put which makes her sad. She misses doing everything with her mom. Hattie is talking to Olivia and she's worried that she hasn't seen Phoebe Taylor in a while. She wants to go pay her a visit. Tom gets to work and none of his work hands are there. He finds out that they're down at the stream looking for gold. Tom is not thrilled. Hattie gets out there to check on Phoebe and she's like I'm fine. Scram. Rebecca bumps into Tom and she encourages him to talk to his workers again, but this time listen to what they have to say. Rebecca is working on her first meal - it's gumbo time baby. Sarah is all mopey and she tells her mom how she's feeling. No one is buying the gumbo, so Rebecca and Sarah make up by passing out samples for free. It's a big hit. Tom comes to talk to his boys again and tells them he'll give them a day off each week to search for gold. A big storm comes and knocks down their mess tent. Luckily, Phoebe Taylor comes to help. The episode ends with Alexander looking at the drawings Olivia did including one of Rebecca. He now has her picture. Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Laura Geller and Jennie laugh and marvel at Laura’s invention of makeup primer (the world’s first!), which she famously named Spackle. Plus, she opens up about becoming a single mom at 40 while her business was rapidly growing AND the ultimate endorsement of Jennie’s new book!TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW HERE and at veeps.com for Jennie's second annual I CHOOSE ME WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT Summit coming Saturday, April 25 to the iHeart Theater in Los Angeles! Incredible panelists like Karamo, Sarah Shahi, Gabrielle Cateris, Jeannie Mai, Gabby Reece and Bethany Joy Lenz, and more great surprises! We’ll choose to discuss Self-Love, Connection, Inner Confidence, Glowing From Within, Finding Balance, The Power of Choice, Reinvention & Creating the Life We Want.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legendary makeup artist Laura Geller reveals how going viral reminded her that relatability and humor beat perfection every time. Plus, how choosing yourself means doing what fills your soul, not what looks good on the schedule. And, her upcoming launch that’s a game changer for mature eyes. TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW HERE and at veeps.com for Jennie's second annual I CHOOSE ME WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT Summit coming Saturday, April 25 to the iHeart Theater in Los Angeles! Incredible panelists like Karamo, Sarah Shahi, Gabrielle Cateris, Jeannie Mai, Gabby Reece and Bethany Joy Lenz, and more great surprises! We’ll choose to discuss Self-Love, Connection, Inner Confidence, Glowing From Within, Finding Balance, The Power of Choice, Reinvention & Creating the Life We Want.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We would love to hear from you. Send us your thoughts or suggestions. Eric and Andrea are back with their review of Hope Valley 1874 Episode 3, "Good Prospects." Rebecca's mess tent, the Olivia/Alexander/Clayton love triangle, a standout new character in Phoebe the beekeeper, and why Bethany Joy Lenz is simply operating at a different level than everyone else on screen.Follow us on social media: Instagram and TikTok: @hallmarkmysteriesandmoreYoutubeOr visit our website. This podcast was created by fans for fans and is NOT affiliated with or sponsored by Hallmark or the Hallmark Channel. 

Legendary makeup artist Laura Geller reveals how going viral reminded her that relatability and humor beat perfection every time. Plus, how choosing yourself means doing what fills your soul, not what looks good on the schedule. And, her upcoming launch that’s a game changer for mature eyes. TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW HERE and at veeps.com for Jennie's second annual I CHOOSE ME WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT Summit coming Saturday, April 25 to the iHeart Theater in Los Angeles! Incredible panelists like Karamo, Sarah Shahi, Gabrielle Cateris, Jeannie Mai, Gabby Reece and Bethany Joy Lenz, and more great surprises! We’ll choose to discuss Self-Love, Connection, Inner Confidence, Glowing From Within, Finding Balance, The Power of Choice, Reinvention & Creating the Life We Want.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us Fan MailI first met today's guest, BC native Benjamin Ayres, in 2010 when he was co-starring with Corner Gas's Fred Ewanuick on a little Canadian comedy called Dan for Mayor. Ben's 110 IMDb credits go back even further and show him to be skilled at both comedy and drama with roles in such shot-in-Canada gems as Saving Hope, Less Than Kind, Family Law, Burden of Truth, Suits, and going way back, jPod. Now he's saddling up as a no-nonsense rancher in Hope Valley 1874, a prequel to the ever popular When Calls the Heart. Bethany Joy Lenz and Jill Hennessy are also along for the ride. The new series is streaming now on both Hallmark+ and the W Network. We get into the whole cowboy deal and spend a lot of time talking about the most important thing about being cast in a western – picking the right hat.

We would love to hear from you. Send us your thoughts or suggestions. Eric and Andrea are back in 1874 for Episode 2 of Hope Valley 1874, "All in a Dream," and things are starting to pick up. Rebecca gets resourceful when Tom shuts her down on lumber for the boarding house, Mounty Alexander steps in to mediate a rancher vs. prospector conflict, and we're getting our first real hints at what Rebecca is running from.The verdict? It's better than the premiere. Bethany Joy Lenz continues to carry every scene with her nonverbals and pure enthusiasm for the role, and the plots are finally developing beyond introductions. Benjamin Ayres is growing into the cowboy thing (Andrea says give him one more episode), Lachlan Quarmby is becoming a standout as Alexander, and the love triangle with Clayton and Olivia is taking shape. Eric has some thoughts on Rebecca's historically bold lipstick, the land ownership drama has the history buff in him hooked, and both hosts are intrigued by where Rebecca's backstory is headed.Plus: Is there any actual romantic tension between Tom and Rebecca? Team Alexander or Team Clayton? And would Eric even be watching this if Jill Hennessy wasn't in it?0:00 Intro 0:20 Episode 2 Recap: All in a Dream 0:45 First Impressions: Better Than the Premiere 1:30 Bethany Joy Lenz's Performance 2:30 Benjamin Ayres as a Cowboy: Miscast or Growing Into It? 3:45 Lachlan Quarmby as Alexander 4:30 The Land Ownership Plot 5:15 Tom and Rebecca: Where's the Romance? 6:30 The Love Triangle: Olivia, Alexander, and Clayton 7:45 What We Didn't Like 8:30 Standout Scene and Performance 9:45 What We're Hoping For: Rebecca's Backstory 11:00 Alexander Investigating Rebecca 11:45 Would We Watch Without Reviewing It? 12:30 Final Thoughts 13:15 Outro#HopeValley1874 #WhenCallsTheHeart #BethanyJoyLenz #HallmarkChannel #HopeValley #WCTH #LachlanQuarmby #BenjaminAyres #JillHennessy #HallmarkMysteriesAndMore #HallmarkReviewFollow us on social media: Instagram and TikTok: @hallmarkmysteriesandmoreYoutubeOr visit our website. This podcast was created by fans for fans and is NOT affiliated with or sponsored by Hallmark or the Hallmark Channel. 

More of my conversation with Army Wives' actor and beauty influencer, Sally Pressman as she shares skin care products that work and don't work. Plus, the must haves to throw in your overnight bag. TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW HERE and at veeps.com for Jennie's second annual I CHOOSE ME WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT Summit coming Saturday, April 25 to the iHeart Theater in Los Angeles! Incredible panelists like Karamo, Sarah Shahi, Gabrielle Cateris, Jeannie Mai, Gabby Reece and Bethany Joy Lenz, and more great surprises!We’ll choose to discuss Self-Love, Connection, Inner Confidence, Glowing From Within, Finding Balance, The Power of Choice, Reinvention & Creating the Life We Want. Follow @IChooseMewithJennieGarth on Instagram and TikTokFollow @JennieGarth on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jacks joins us this week to begin our journey into Hope Valley: 1874. ABOUT: HOPE VALLEY: 1874 (SEASON 1 EPISODE 2) When Tom refuses to provide lumber for the boardinghouse, Rebecca gets creative. AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR: HOPE VALLEY: 1874 (SEASON 1 EPISODE 2) March 26, 2026 | Hallmark Channel CAST & CREW OF: HOPE VALLEY: 1874 (SEASON 1 EPISODE 2) Bethany Joy Lenz as Rebecca Clarke Benjamin Ayres as Tom Moore BRAN'S HOPE VALLEY: 1874 (SEASON 1 EPISODE 2) SYNOPSIS The episode starts off in a pretty shocking way - Rebecca is met by her husband, Jim, who is supposed to be dead! Turns out, it was all a dream. Womp womp. But then she thinks her daughter is missing. Turns out, double dream! INCEPTION! The next day, Rebecca and Sarah get to work on the boarding house. It's actually going really well. But she needs lumber for sale. Unfortunately for her, the only one who has spare lumber is Tom who is still against the boarding house opening. She decides to give it a shot anyway and ask and it doesn't go well. While she was at Tom's, she left Sarah with another mom, Peggy & her daughter, Jenny. Sarah is shocked to find out that not everyone can read. Tom has to rush off though because he finds out that Doyal is encroaching on his property. He threatens him that if he doesn't skedaddle, he's gonna shoot him. But then his daughter comes out, so that complicates things, obviously. Rebecca has an idea to sell pies, so she goes to talk to Hattie about it. While in the boarding house, she sees Olivia drawing and it's really good. She asks her if she'd come and draw some ideas she has for the boarding house. Hattie is not thrilled about this. Doyal's had it with Tom's ish, so he goes to the new law in town, Alexander. He says he'll look into it. While on his horse, he comes up beside Rebecca and Sarah and he asks them about Tom. They tell him that Tom isn't a bad guy. He then goes to talk to Tom and he says unless he has documentation proving that this land is his, the prospectors can do whatever they want on his land. One night, Rebecca goes out to the prospector area and finds a ton of her wood from the boarding house that they've been taking to burn. She begs them to stop doing that. There's a bit of a love connection going on between Clayton (Tom's blacksmith guy) and Olivia, Hattie's daughter. But Olivia dreams of the big city. And when he sees her light up when Alexander brings up Toronto, he gets sad. Rebecca talks to the trading guy about getting lumber brought in. He tells her it's gonna likely be over $500 which is more than she has. She's looking at her ring and her daughter says whatever you do, don't sell your ring. Lars, Ned's dad, shows up with the wood from the prospectors. They wanted to return it to her. Tom is there when this happens and tells her it looks like she's making friends. He also insists that she not pay him for the carriage wheel. Instead, he wants her to teach Peggy how to read. The episode ends with Alexander writing a field report about this place. He says nothing of note except one woman who is a bit suspicious. Why would someone leave with her daughter to come to open a boarding house? UH OH! Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

More of my conversation with Army Wives' actor and beauty influencer, Sally Pressman as she shares skin care products that work and don't work. Plus, the must haves to throw in your overnight bag. TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW HERE and at veeps.com for Jennie's second annual I CHOOSE ME WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT Summit coming Saturday, April 25 to the iHeart Theater in Los Angeles! Incredible panelists like Karamo, Sarah Shahi, Gabrielle Cateris, Jeannie Mai, Gabby Reece and Bethany Joy Lenz, and more great surprises!We’ll choose to discuss Self-Love, Connection, Inner Confidence, Glowing From Within, Finding Balance, The Power of Choice, Reinvention & Creating the Life We Want. Follow @IChooseMewithJennieGarth on Instagram and TikTokFollow @JennieGarth on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jennie continues her conversation with Dr. Amy Shah, author of Hormone Havoc, learning practical tips for untangling the benefits and chaos of menopause. TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW HERE and at veeps.com for Jennie's second annual I CHOOSE ME WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT Summit coming Saturday, April 25 to the iHeart Theater in Los Angeles! Incredible panelists like Karamo, Sarah Sahai, Gabrielle Cateris, Jeannie Mai and Bethany Joy Lenz, and more great surprises! We’ll choose to discuss Self-Love, Connection, Inner Confidence, Glowing From Within, Finding Balance, The Power of Choice, Reinvention & Creating the Life We Want. Follow @IChooseMewithJennieGarth on Instagram and TikTokFollow @JennieGarth on Instagram, TikTok, and FacebookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jennie continues her conversation with Dr. Amy Shah, author of Hormone Havoc, learning practical tips for untangling the benefits and chaos of menopause. TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW HERE and at veeps.com for Jennie's second annual I CHOOSE ME WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT Summit coming Saturday, April 25 to the iHeart Theater in Los Angeles! Incredible panelists like Karamo, Sarah Shahi, Gabrielle Cateris, Jeannie Mai, Gabby Reece and Bethany Joy Lenz, and more great surprises! We’ll choose to discuss Self-Love, Connection, Inner Confidence, Glowing From Within, Finding Balance, The Power of Choice, Reinvention & Creating the Life We Want. Follow @IChooseMewithJennieGarth on Instagram and TikTokFollow @JennieGarth on Instagram, TikTok, and FacebookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jacks joins us this week to begin our journey into Hope Valley: 1874. ABOUT: HOPE VALLEY: 1874 (SEASON 1 EPISODE 1) The day of the long-awaited trial arrives for Bill and Nathan; Lucas contemplates his future. AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR: HOPE VALLEY: 1874 (SEASON 1 EPISODE 1) March 15, 2026 | Hallmark Channel CAST & CREW OF: HOPE VALLEY: 1874 (SEASON 1 EPISODE 1) Bethany Joy Lenz as Rebecca Clarke  Benjamin Ayres as Tom Moore BRAN'S HOPE VALLEY: 1874 (SEASON 1 EPISODE 1) SYNOPSIS 300 red coats are officially becoming mounties. They've finally done it! We meet Rebecca and her daughter Sarah. They're heading west on their horse and carriage but the carriage wheel breaks. So they have to ditch the carriage so that they can keep going, but she stumbles upon an old, broken carriage on the path. So she takes that wheel and brings it back and replaces her broken wheel with that one. We find out that they're on their way to buy a boardinghouse that she saw was for sale in the papers. They stop for water at a stream where some gold miners are. While Rebecca is getting water, some explosives go off in the distance, scaring the horses. They run off with Sarah still in it. Luckily, a dude named Tom is there. Now there is something you need to know - Tom is hot. He's a rancher and he goes to tell this gold miner Doyal to cut it out with the dynamite and Doyal didn't appreciate it. Tom sees the wheel and is like uh oh, that's not in great shape. I can help ya fix it. Back at the mounties, we meet Alexander Vaughn. He just graduated top of his class and is being stationed in the gold zone. So, Tom gives Rebecca and Sarah a ride into town. They are greeted by some other folks who live there. We find out that Rebecca's husband passed recently. And later, when talking to her daughter, we find out that they fled from where they're from to get away from some people. The next day, she helps Tom with this big cut on his hand that he got when helping stop her horse. She meets Hattie - a fellow widow. She's nice I guess. Rebecca asks Tom if he can help her find the boarding house. He is like oh no girlfriend...you got swindled. He takes her to what we know as the Saloon in When Calls the Heart and it's an absolute disaster. We meet Lars and Rachel Yost - potentially Ned's parents? They sell some stuff to Hattie who makes sure that they have enough to get by. That night, a massive storm comes, so Tom invites them in from their tent to stay dry. The next day, she finds her daughter helping Tom feed a baby cow. She decides to tell her daughter about how they were scammed. Rebecca is quickly thrown into the fire - she has to help Rachel give birth. It is indeed Ned. She goes out on horseback to look out at the mountains and it is beautiful. This gets her thinking....maybe she should stick around, try to fix the boarding house up. She tells her daughter they're staying and then promptly forces her daughter to go make friends. Doyal ends up showing up and picking a fight with Tom but right as they're about to fight, the new mountie shows up. He tells them to cut it out and Tom is like who are you? He's like I'm the law and we see Rebecca give her daughter a worried look. Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Amy Robach is a complete inspiration to Jennie and all of us! She shares about choosing to pick up the pieces of her life in her 40s following a cancer diagnosis and again at 50 after shocking headlines rocked her world. PLUS, She offers practical tips to navigate today's chaotic news cycle and to protect your peace in a LOUD world. TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW for Jennie's second annual I CHOOSE ME WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT Summit coming Saturday, April 25 to the iHeart Theater in Los Angeles! Incredible panelists like Karamo, Sarah Sahai, Gabrielle Cateris, Jeannie Mai and Bethany Joy Lenz, and more great surprises! We’ll choose to discuss Self-Love, Connection, Inner Confidence, Glowing From Within, Finding Balance, The Power of Choice, Reinvention & Creating the Life We Want. Tickets available at veeps.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy Robach is a complete inspiration to Jennie and all of us! She shares about choosing to pick up the pieces of her life in her 40s following a cancer diagnosis and again at 50 after shocking headlines rocked her world. PLUS, She offers practical tips to navigate today's chaotic news cycle and to protect your peace in a LOUD world. TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW for Jennie's second annual I CHOOSE ME WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT Summit coming Saturday, April 25 to the iHeart Theater in Los Angeles! Incredible panelists like Karamo, Sarah Sahai, Gabrielle Cateris, Jeannie Mai and Bethany Joy Lenz, and more great surprises! We’ll choose to discuss Self-Love, Connection, Inner Confidence, Glowing From Within, Finding Balance, The Power of Choice, Reinvention & Creating the Life We Want. Tickets available at veeps.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#bethanyjoylenz & #BenjaminAyres chat about their new #hallmarkchannel series #HopeValley1874 - a #spinoff of the hit series #whencallstheheart #Celebrity #interview #TonyToscano #ScreenChatter #hearties #hallmarkies #Hallmarkseries

If belonging feels like love, purpose, and family… how do you tell when it's actually something darker?In this episode, we sit with the hard truths behind Bethany Joy Lenz's memoir Dinner for Vampires. Through the quiet metaphor of a “meal” that slowly turns devouring, Joy reveals how a search for purpose and belonging can be manipulated by those who feed on vulnerability. We explore the slow erosion of identity, the psychological grip of coercive groups, and the courage it takes to push back from a table that was never nourishing you. This conversation looks beyond the headlines and asks what it really means to reclaim your voice after years spent in the shadows.We talk cult dynamics 101: us-versus-them thinking, leaders without oversight, and the chilling rule Joy names so clearly: “in a cult, safety means agreement." Still, this isn't a story about losing faith; it's about reclaiming it.If you want a gripping, clear-eyed look at coercive control, Hollywood pressure, and the courage it takes to walk away, press play. Then join the conversation: subscribe, share this with a friend who loves memoirs and media. If you like what you hear, please leave a review!If you leave a kind review, I might read it at top of show!For the extended discussion of this episode (an additional 15 min), subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Patreon.Support the show:Buy us a bookBuy cute merchBuy Dinner For VampiresOther Links: Watch A Biltmore Christmas Which Disney Princess Are You? Psalty's Salvation Celebration Variety- One Tree Hill Cast, Crew Detail Assault, Harassment Claims Against Mark Schwahn Transcripts are available through Apple's podcast app—they may not be perfect, but relying on them allows me to dedicate more time to the show! If you're interested in being a transcript angel, let me know. This episode is produced, recorded, and its content edited by me. Technical editing done by Brianna Picone. Theme song by Devin KennedySpecial thanks to my dear friend, Priscilla! Xx, AlexConnect with us and suggest a great memoir!Follow us on instagram! @babesinbooklandpod

On today's show, we chat with Logan & Amanda Sekulow with CCM Magazine!CCM Magazine was founded in 1978 in the middle of the Jesus music movement and was a print magazine that was published monthly until May 2008. Since 2008 the CCM brand has continued to cover all forms of Christian music online at CCMmagazine.com. CCM provides news on Christian music artists and the CCM industry to fans, as well as extensive coverage of new artists, new music and releases, artist video interviews and song performances for fans of Christian music.Logan Sekulow is a dynamic filmmaker, producer, podcaster, and television/radio host whose creative vision has left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry. His journey began at the iconic kids' network Nickelodeon, where he honed his skills before stepping into the spotlight as the creator and host of the groundbreaking Christian music late-night show, The Logan Show. His credits as a producer and director include the feature films Jingle Smells and As Dreamers Do: The Amazing Life of Walt Disney, as well as the award-winning documentaries Welcome Home, Dick Van Dyke and God Bless Vegas. He also brought his cinematic expertise to the world of professional wrestling as a producer of the episodic wrestling series, Dojo Pro.About Amanda Sekulow: A creative powerhouse with a career spanning the music industry, broadcasting, design, and ministry, Amanda Sekulow made waves as the co-creator and co-host of What Women Binge with Melissa Joan Hart (2022–2024), a wildly successful podcast that explored pop culture, entertainment, and celebrity interviews with humor and heart.Beyond the mic, Amanda is a former Mrs. Tennessee United States (2011), and a sought-after set designer, illustrator, and creative consultant, shaping the visual identity of some of pop culture's biggest projects. Her work has recently been featured in the launch videos for Bethany Joy Lenz's Modern Vintage News and the pro-wrestling series Dojo Pro on Amazon Video. She also illustrated the children's book Proud to Be an American by Lee Greenwood.ccmmagazine.com@ccmmagchristianmusicguys.com@christianmusicguys

This 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 challenges with an optimism and heart for helping others. Links, Products, and Resources Mentioned: Jesus Calling Podcast Jesus Calling Jesus Always Jesus Listens Past interview: Amy Downs Upcoming interview: Chrissy Metz Jesus Calling: Stories of Faith on UPTV Bethany Joy Lenz Dinner for Vampires Richard Barrett Brooklyn College of Opera Guiding Light One Tree Hill Hebrews 11:1-2 NIV www.bethanyjoylenz.org JT Mestdagh Mount Kilimanjaro JT Mestdagh Foundation VACTERL syndrome Dyslexia Children’s Hospital Colorado ww.JTMestdagh.com No Bad Days Interview Quotes: “I fundamentally believed—not in my head, but in my body and my heart—that if I did all the right things, if I checked off everything on the Christian girl list, then God would be pleased with me, and I would have a good life.’ - Bethany Joy Lenz “You need your brain in order to have faith. God is so big. He’s not afraid of us thinking. The more you think, the more you understand, the more Christianity makes sense out of everything else in the world.” - Bethany Joy Lenz “When you understand what you believe—when you think about it and you research it and you journal about it, the further you dissect it, the more intricate and fascinating it becomes.” - Bethany Joy Lenz “God is big enough to not be intimidated or afraid of your questions, your mess, that spaghetti bowl of confusion. God is big enough to untangle it and to guide you.” – Bethany Joy Lenz “I always talk about finding your tribe—the people around you that are going to support you and help you throughout challenges.” - JT Mestdagh “I look back at moments where the Good Lord has worked in my life—where the doors were closed and new doors were opened along the way—and it is totally Him working with me and through me.” - JT Mestdagh “When I look back at my conversations with the Lord, my time with Him and speaking to Him has been some of the most encouraging moments that have gotten me back on track.” - JT Mestdagh “There are no bad days. There’s only hard days, and we get through them with the Good Lord.” - JT Mestdagh ________________________ Enjoy watching these additional videos from Jesus Calling YouTube channel! Audio Episodes: https://bit.ly/3zvjbK7 Bonus Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3vfLlGw Jesus Listens: Stories of Prayer: https://bit.ly/3Sd0a6C Peace for Everyday Life: https://bit.ly/3zzwFoj Peace in Uncertain Times: https://bit.ly/3cHfB6u What’s Good? https://bit.ly/3vc2cKj Enneagram: https://bit.ly/3hzRCCY ________________________ Connect with Jesus Calling Instagram Facebook Twitter Pinterest YouTube Website TikTok Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

What does a sassafras candy cane, a breaker box, and the Ralston Inn have in common?We're back to continue our '12 Pods of Christmas' series with this fun one from Hallmark Channel's 2020 'Countdown to Christmas,' starring Bethany Joy Lenz and Victor Webster!Come for the full recap and review and stay for our thoughts on the start of school, our thoughts on B&Bs, and our heartfelt pitch to be extras in Hallmark's new movie set to shoot at the Grand Ole Opry!Tell us what you think about this one in the comments and be sure to connect with us on our social media channels. Find links to everything at www.DoYouWatchWhatIWatch.com!And, as always, may your days be merry and bright!

Dinner for Vampires by Bethany Joy Lenz is a memoir about her decade-long entrapment in a manipulative Christian cult during her time on One Tree Hill. The book details how the group controlled her life, career, and finances—until motherhood and the support of friends gave her the strength to break free.My guest this week is the lovely Magan Vernon, an author who has been living off reader tears since she wrote her first short story in 2004. She now spends her time killing off fictional characters, pretending to plot while she really just watches Netflix, and she tries to do this all while her kids run amok around her Texas ranch. Subscribe to her Newsletter and join her Facebook Fan Group here: Magan's Minions (Reader Group)Strawberry Champagne Margaritafresh strawberries, trimmed2 oz. tequila1 oz. fresh lime juice.25 cups sparkling wineOptional: 4 oz. triple sec or 2 tablespoons agave syrup, for a sweeter margaritaPlace strawberries in a large glass. Using a muddler, muddle the strawberries until they resemble puree.Add tequila, lime juice, and strawberry puree to a cocktail shaker. Add ice and shake. If you would like to add a sweetener to the cocktail, add triple sec or agave syrup to the cocktail shaker as well.Fill cocktail glass or champagne flute halfway full with ice. Top with sparkling wine and garnish with a strawberry or lime.In this EpisodeDinner for Vampires by Bethany Joy LenzOne Tree HillTex WatsonThe White Lotus Cocktail BookSpecsParis, The Memoir by Paris HiltonMagan's Library's Reading Challenge (that I am totally stealing!)

Join 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.  

Today on the Sisterhood of Sweat, I sit down with Bethany Joy Lenz Did you know Bethany Joy Lenz was a victim of manipulation and “love bombing”? It makes sense now, knowing the kind of toxic environment she escaped. I am so grateful that she was able to share such a vulnerable, deeply personal story. I had no idea that even on the set of One Tree Hill she was trying to escape a cult. Her memoir, “Dinner for Vampires,” is more than just a book. To me it's a beacon of hope for anyone who has gone through emotional abuse.

Send Mary and Kelsey a Message!In this episode, Mary and Kelsey catch up with singer, songwriter, actor, and author Tyler Hilton. Tyler shared his experiences playing the guy you love to hate - Chris Keller - in One Tree Hill, his upcoming tour, and how he wrote his top 40 hit, When It Comes, as a high school student. He also shared how Taylor Swift asked him to star in her Teardrops On My Guitar music video, his bromance with Chad Michael Murray, and how a fortuitous run-in with Joaquin Phoenix led him to accept the role of Elvis in Oscar-nominated Walk The Line. Follow Tyler at @tylerhilton and pre-order his children's book, Daddy Live In Concert, which drops on April 8 here:https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/daddy-tyler-hilton/1146125294 Check out Tyler's upcoming shows here: https://www.bandsintown.com/a/645-tyler-hilton Support the showInstagram: @whentheypoppedpodTikTok: @whentheypoppedEmail: whentheypoppedy2k@gmail.comWebsite: linktree.com/whentheypopped

The books on our shelf this week are all over the place. Fiction, nonfiction, historical fiction and a memoir.  You are sure to find something that you want to read.  Let us know what you choose for your tbr and if you liked it.  Jayme's Shelf: Gates of Fire by Steven Pressfield What An Owl Knows by Jennifer Ackerman the Answer is NO by Fredrik Backman   Sarah's Shelf: The Life Impossible by Matt Haig Eleanore of Avignon by Elizabeth DeLozier Dinner for Vampires by Bethany Joy Lenz

Liz and Sarah have decided that it’s time to embrace the identity of “content creator” — in the evolving world of Hollywood, it’s part of stepping into the future. In Take Two, they revisit the topic of allowing for “disproportionate joy.” Turns out the idea is catching! Next, in The Mailroom, they answer a question from Liz’s sister, Gretchen, about getting notes. This week’s Hollywood Hack is an upgrade of a past Hollywood Hack: Loop Switch 2 Adjustable Earplugs. Finally, Liz has a book recommendation — Dinner For Vampires, a memoir of her time in a cult by One Tree Hill star Bethany Joy Lenz. Sign up for Liz and Sarah’s newsletter at happierinhollywoodpod@substack.com. Get in touch on Instagram: @Sfain & @LizCraft Get in touch on Threads: @Sfain & @LizCraft Visit our website: https://happierinhollywood.com Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/HappierinHollywood/ Happier in Hollywood is part of ‘The Onward Project,’ a family of podcasts brought together by Gretchen Rubin—all about how to make your life better. Check out the other Onward Project podcasts—Happier with Gretchen Rubin, and Side Hustle School . If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends! Note: Go to the Happier In Hollywood Facebook Group for Liz and Sarah’s extensive Teens/Tweens Gift Guide. Thanks to listeners for such great ideas! Link below. https://www.facebook.com/groups/903150719832696/permalink/3081705578643855/ LINKS: Pasadena Humane Society: https://pasadenahumane.org/ Wildfire Recovery Fund: https://www.calfund.org/funds/wildfire-recovery-fund/ LAFD Wildfire Recovery Fund: https://supportlafd.kindful.com/?campaign=1040812 Loop Switch 2 Adjustable Earplugs: https://amzn.to/4hltuDG Dinner For Vampires by Bethany Joy Lenz: https://amzn.to/3WqCqzv See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Golly gee willickers do we have a piping hot episode for you tonight!! Need a distraction? Let's talk about how an actress on one of the biggest teen dramas of the past 20 years was in a *checks notes* RELIGIOUS CULTS? Kelli Williams joins me this week to break down One Tree Hill star Bethany Joy Lenz's incredible memoir, Dinner for Vampires. Bethany in the Five music video referenced in the episode: https://youtu.be/mpdcKmaHk_s?si=IZRJNxZ33fz6EluE Remember, to stay in the loop about all things Jesse's Girls, follow along on Instagram. You can also check out my Tiktok and tune in to my quarterly playlists on Spotify! Want to hear me guest on other pods? I made a great playlist of my guest spots here! Don't forget to rate and subscribe because I need the attention.

This 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 inspiring conversation offers hope, clarity, and empowerment for anyone navigating their own path to freedom. Jen and Amy “Rant or Rave” about New Year's resolutions and Amy teaches us some creative perspectives to take to feel more successful in this space.  And we reminisce about our favorite shows from the early 2000s. West Wing… the best! Criminal Minds, 24, Gray's Anatomy, all bingeable. Gilmore Girls, c'mon. And what about One Tree Hill? *** Thought-provoking Quotes: It doesn't feel like a courageous act. It's survival. Courage is when you are fully aware of the dangers that lie ahead – like a fireman, willing to run into a burning building to grab a baby – that's courage because you know what's at stake. When you are already in the burning building trying to find your way out, it doesn't take courage, it's survival – “find me the exit, how do I get out?” – Bethany Joy Lenz My faith has evolved into something that is much more connected to my gut which feels much more authentic. I feel a lot more comfortable asking questions and I really value doubt. The truth rises to the top. I think God is capable of communicating with all of us when it's the right time in the right way. If the gospel shows us anything, it's that God meets us where we are. – Bethany Joy Lenz I think a lot of Christians live in a space where we think it's very noble to not question God, like we think he'll love us more, appreciate us more, we'll be better disciples or believers. But he gave us the brains that we have for a reason. Is he capable of satisfying our intellect or not? So, push the button as hard and as far down as you can. It'll hold. – Bethany Joy Lenz God is big enough to hold all of you. There's nothing that you can present to God that is going to scare him off. He can handle the worst version of you, the angry version of you, the confused version of you. You don't need other people to hold you. The Bible is full of stories of God one-on-one with someone (Job, Moses, Jesus) so you don't need to be afraid of being alone with the Lord. – Bethany Joy Lenz Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Paul Teal - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3806295/ Joy's tribute to Paul Teal - https://www.instagram.com/reel/DCf3CtopQt1/ Dinner for Vampires: Life on a Cult TV Show (While also in an Actual Cult!) - https://www.amazon.com/Dinner-Vampires-Life-While-Actual/dp/1668067307 Drama Queens Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/344eFGlcjmdAUqvWzPJzBk Tim Keller sermon on Doubt - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/praying-our-doubts/id352660924?i=1000678149013 Modern Vintage News - https://www.modernvintagenews.com/ Guest's Links: Joy's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/msbethanyjoylenz/ Joy's Twitter - https://x.com/itsjoylenz Joy's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/BethanyJoyLenz/ Joy's YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@msbethanyjoylenz Connect with Jen! Jen's website - https://jenhatmaker.com/ Jen's Instagram - https://instagram.com/jenhatmaker Jen's Twitter - https://twitter.com/jenHatmaker/ Jen's Facebook - https://facebook.com/jenhatmaker Jen's YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/JenHatmaker The For the Love Podcast is presented by Audacy.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bethany Joy Lenz, star of One Tree Hill, opens up about one of the most harrowing chapters of her life—being drawn into a spiritual cult. In a candid conversation, she shares how a combination of intense personal loneliness and the search for belonging made her vulnerable to manipulation. Joy reveals the psychological and emotional tactics used to control her, how the leader exploited her trust, and the dangerous effects of losing autonomy in a groupthink environment. With deep honesty, she discusses the moment of clarity that allowed her to break free, reclaim her power, and reconnect with her true self. This is a story of survival, strength, and the courage to break free from the grip of toxic control. From faith to fame, discover how Joy navigated the spiritual minefield that could have derailed her life and career, and how she emerged stronger and wiser than ever before.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One Tree Hill star Bethany Joy Lenz joins Chelsea to discuss what it was like to fall prey to a religious cult, to be taken for every penny she had, and finally find small moments of joy after escaping their grasp. Then: A child of powerful members of a *certain religious organization* works to accept that she may have lost her parents forever. * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com * Executive Producer Catherine Law Edited & Engineered by Brad Dickert * * * * * The views and opinions expressed are solely those of the Podcast author, or individuals participating in the Podcast, and do not represent the opinions of iHeartMedia or its employees. This Podcast should not be used as medical advice, mental health advice, mental health counseling or therapy, or as imparting any health care recommendations at all. Individuals are advised to seek independent medical, counseling advice and/or therapy from a competent health care professional with respect to any medical condition, mental health issues, health inquiry or matter, including matters discussed on this Podcast. Guests and listeners should not rely on matters discussed in the Podcast and shall not act or shall refrain from acting based on information contained in the Podcast without first seeking independent medical advice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One Tree Hill star Bethany Joy Lenz joins Chelsea to discuss what it was like to fall prey to a religious cult, to be taken for every penny she had, and finally find small moments of joy after escaping their grasp. Then: A child of powerful members of a *certain religious organization* works to accept that she may have lost her parents forever. * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com * Executive Producer Catherine Law Edited & Engineered by Brad Dickert * * * * * The views and opinions expressed are solely those of the Podcast author, or individuals participating in the Podcast, and do not represent the opinions of iHeartMedia or its employees. This Podcast should not be used as medical advice, mental health advice, mental health counseling or therapy, or as imparting any health care recommendations at all. Individuals are advised to seek independent medical, counseling advice and/or therapy from a competent health care professional with respect to any medical condition, mental health issues, health inquiry or matter, including matters discussed on this Podcast. Guests and listeners should not rely on matters discussed in the Podcast and shall not act or shall refrain from acting based on information contained in the Podcast without first seeking independent medical advice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Before she was cast on the early-2000s hit series, “One Tree Hill,” actress Bethany Joy Lenz was already in the clutches of a religious group she calls the “Big House Family.” In her new memoir, “Dinner for Vampires,” Bethany describes the calculated isolation a man named “Les” put her through in order to manipulate her and pilfer over $2 million of money she'd earned. Bethany discusses with me how her family dynamics forced her to become independent at a young age, how her aversion to the “small talk” culture of L.A. initially led her to the “Big House Family,” and how ultimately her love for her daughter gave her the strength to leave its clutches. The only way “Group Text” happens is with YOUR support and support from mm amazing sponsors! Try VIIA! Head to Viiahemp.com and use the code GROUPTEXT Looking to lose more than 10 lbs? Let's get you started with 15% off and free rush shipping so you can add LEAN to you healthy diet and exercise plan. Visit TakeLean.com and enter GROUPTEXT for your discount. That's promo code GROUPTEXT at TakeLean.com Feeling drained and ready to get your energy and health back on track? Try Field of Greens! Use promo code GROUPTEXT at FieldOfGreens.com to get 15% off your first order and FREE rush shipping! Best day to improve your health is today! Go to UltraLuxHealth.com Get 20% off your order of Red Mini, UltraLux Clean, or Hydrogen Tablets with the promo code GROUPTEXT at checkout. This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or the Hurrdat Media YouTube channel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 family and 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 use the same tools, so it's important to recognize them at work, in family, and in relationships. Hear Bethany's journey to recovery in her faith and relationships, and learn how she redefined her life. 05:06 Craving Approval From Others 07:24 When Community Becomes A Cult 12:57 Isolation and Rebuilding Relationships 18:31 How Narcissists Gain Your Respect 22:13 Us vs. Them Mentality 26:35 Learning How To Apologize 29:33 Relearning Relationships 33:08 Brutal Honesty For more from Joy, follow her at @msbethanyjoylenz or her podcast, Drama Queens, at @dramaqueensoth. Find her new memoir, Dinner for Vampires: Life on a Cult TV Show (While also in an Actual Cult!) where books are sold.  Ready to uplevel every part of your life? Order Liz's new book 100 Ways to Change Your Life: The Science of Leveling Up Health, Happiness, Relationships & Success now!  To join The Liz Moody Podcast Club Facebook group, go to www.facebook.com/groups/thelizmoodypodcast. Connect with Liz on Instagram @lizmoody, or subscribe to her newsletter by visiting www.lizmoody.com. If you like this episode, check out How To Identify & Deal with Narcissistic Parents, Romantic Partners, Coworkers/Bosses & More with Dr. Ramani Durvasula. This episode is sponsored by: Seed: go to seed.com/lizmoody and use code LIZMOODY for 25% off your first month. Molly's Suds: go to mollyssuds.com/LIZMOODY and use code LIZMOODY for 20% off. MasterClass: go to masterclass.com/LIZMOODY for up to 50% off. The Liz Moody Podcast cover art by Zack. The Liz Moody Podcast music by Alex Ruimy. Formerly the Healthier Together Podcast.  This podcast and website represents the opinions of Liz Moody and her guests to the show. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for information purposes only, and because each person is so unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions. The Liz Moody Podcast Episode 283. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chelsea and producer Kristina open the Cookie Jar for a juicy deep dive into everything from Britney Spears's jewelry line to surprising updates on memoirs from JoJo Levesque, Mary Bonnet, and Bethany Joy Lenz. Plus, an unexpected Glamorous Trash merch drop, and some cathartic yelling at Henry Kissinger which we could all use this week.  New Glamorous Trash Merch Psychic Moment Candle My Higher Power Candle Checking on Another Woman Card Candles and Card Bundle Where to order Chelsea's book: Bookshop.org Find other places to order Follow Chelsea: Instagram @chelseadevantez Join the cookie community: Become a member of the Patreon Show Notes: Chelsea's Short Film: Basic Britney Spears Memoir Episode Britney Spears Jewelry Line IG Post Understanding Britney Spears' IG Lynn Spears Memoir Episode Jamie Lynn Spears Memoir Episode Mary Bonnet's Memoir Episode Bethany Joy Lenz Memoir Episode Rev. Tim Keller's Disappointing Comments on Homosexuality Why naming Tim Keller's sexism and transphobia isn't dancing on his grave Stevie Nicks: Music in the Memoir Henry Kissinger Requested a Monument in Arlington National Cemetery (Politico) Olivia Rodrigo Adds Taylor Swift, St. Vincent, Jack Antonoff Co-Writes to ‘Deja Vu' (Rolling Stone) Olivia Rodrigo Gives Writing Credit to Paramore on ‘Good 4 U' (Billboard) Split Decisions: Olivia Rodrigo Has Given Up Millions in Publishing Royalties (Billboard) The Four Roles of Social Activism by Bill Moyer Where to find our guest: Kristina Lopez Instagram Thank you to our sponsors: Thrive- Visit thrivecausemetics.com/glamoroustrash for 20% off your first order. Quince - Go to quince. com slash glamorous for 365 day returns and free shipping on your order. Libro.fm - Click here to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 with your first month of membership using code TRASH. *** Glamorous Trash is all about going high and low at the same time— Glam and Trash. We recap and book club celebrity memoirs, deconstruct pop culture, and sometimes, we cry! If you've ever referenced Mariah Carey in therapy... then this is the podcast for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today our guest is actor, musician, and now author Bethany Joy Lenz, whom we will just call Joy. Joy was the star of hit TV show One Tree Hill, and today she's going to talk to us about how she was in a Christian cult the whole time she was filming the show. She'll tell us about her upbringing and her career as a young actor, living in LA on her own and joining a small Bible study group that seemed like the perfect place to share a community with like-minded young Christian actors, and how a charismatic preacher named Les began showing up, leading the meetings, and changing everything. She'll tell us about going to a house in Idaho they called the “God spa,” how she was drugged at the house (but did not realize until later), and how Les began to exert more and more control over her life - including isolating her from her family and taking over her finances, which were being drained without her knowledge the entire time she was working on a hit television show - and how the group's hold over her led her to turning down her dream role in her dream Broadway play. Plus, how she discovered her money was gone and finally decided to leave. We have deals for you!!! Pretty Litter: Looking for the right litter? Go to PrettyLitter.com/trustme to save 20% on your FIRST order and get a free cat toy! Trust Me is sponsored by BetterHelp! Visit BetterHelp.com/trust to get 10% off your first month! Got your own story about cults, extreme belief, or abuse of power? Leave a voicemail or text us at 347-86-TRUST (347-868-7878) OR shoot us an email at TrustMePod@gmail.com INSTAGRAM @TrustMePodcast @oohlalola @meaganelizabeth11 TWITTER @TrustMeCultPod @ohlalola @baberahamhicks TIKTOK @TrustMeCultPodcast

You may remember Bethany Joy Lenz from One Tree Hill (she was Haley James Scott on the show), but today she is being generous with her story of faith and freedom and identity, as she talks about the journey of finding herself in a cult, the manipulation she experienced, and the empowerment she found to break way from it all. She shares even more of this story and the destruction narcissism can cause in her brand new memoir, Dinner for Vampires, which, y'all, I seriously couldn't put down. . . . . Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Head on over to our YouTube Channel and be sure to like and subscribe!  . . . . . Join our Patreon community Single Purpose League as we tackle the question: What is my single purpose and what is my purpose while single? . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our sponsors! AG1: Every week of November, AG1 will be running a special Black Friday offer for a free gift with your first subscription, in addition to the Welcome Kit with Vitamin D3+K2. So make sure to check out DrinkAG1.com/soundsfun to see what gift you can get this week! Great American Family: For all the Great American Family goodness, go to pureflix.com to start your free trial! . . . . . If you'd like to partner with Annie as a sponsor for the That Sounds Fun podcast, fill out our Advertise With Us form! . . . . . NYTimes bestselling Christian author, speaker, and host of popular Christian podcast, That Sounds Fun Podcast, Annie F. Downs shares with you some of her favorite things: new books, faith conversations, entertainers not to miss, and interviews with friends.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is the second part of a two-part interview, listen to Part 1 here. Bethany Joy Lenz became a household face during the meteoric rise of the teen CW soap “One Tree Hill.” However, as she appeared in homes across the country every week, she was leading a double life with her participation in a culty Bible group for a decade.   Lenz found her voice to break free and had the inspiration to write a personal memoir on the experience, “Dinner for Vampires,” sharing for the first time publicly her experience in the group and her struggles to break free. In this episode, Sarah and Nippy talk with Bethany about the surprising connections between her experience and NXIVM, the cult of fame, and their overlapping work in Hallmark movies.  Also… let it be known that: The views and opinions expressed on A Little Bit Culty do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the podcast. Any content provided by our guests, bloggers, sponsors or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, group, club, organization, business individual, anyone or anything. Nobody's mad at you, just don't be a culty fuckwad.   Check out our lovely sponsors Join ‘A Little Bit Culty' on Patreon Get poppin' fresh ALBC Swag Support the pod and smash this link Cult awareness and recovery resources Watch Sarah's TEDTalk   CREDITS:    Executive Producers: Sarah Edmondson & Anthony Ames Production Partner: Amphibian.Media Writer & Co-Creator: Jess Tardy Associate producers: Emma Diehl and Matt Stroud of Amphibian.Media   Audio production: Red Caiman Studios Theme Song: “Cultivated” by Jon Bryant co-written with Nygel Asselin  

Bethany Joy Lenz became a household face during the meteoric rise of the teen CW soap “One Tree Hill.” However, as she appeared in homes across the country every week, she was leading a double life with her participation in a culty Bible group for a decade.   Lenz found her voice to break free and had the inspiration to write a personal memoir on the experience, “Dinner for Vampires,” sharing for the first time publicly her experience in the group and her struggles to break free. In this episode, Sarah and Nippy talk with Bethany about the surprising connections between her experience and NXIVM, the cult of fame, and their overlapping work in Hallmark movies.  Also… let it be known that: The views and opinions expressed on A Little Bit Culty do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the podcast. Any content provided by our guests, bloggers, sponsors or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, group, club, organization, business individual, anyone or anything. Nobody's mad at you, just don't be a culty fuckwad.   Check out our lovely sponsors Join ‘A Little Bit Culty' on Patreon Get poppin' fresh ALBC Swag Support the pod and smash this link Cult awareness and recovery resources Watch Sarah's TEDTalk   CREDITS:    Executive Producers: Sarah Edmondson & Anthony Ames Production Partner: Amphibian.Media Writer & Co-Creator: Jess Tardy Associate producers: Emma Diehl and Matt Stroud of Amphibian.Media   Audio production: Red Caiman Studios Theme Song: “Cultivated” by Jon Bryant co-written with Nygel Asselin  

Welcome to another Pop Culture Kiki episode! We hope you enjoy, please use the timestamps below! 00:00 - Liam Payne 12:00 - Mike Jeffries (Abercombie & Fitch) 19:31 - Zach Bryan & Brianna Chickenfry break up 23:11 - Shit Meets Fan 26:45 - Jay Cutler DUI & Kristin Cavallari 30:33 - Ads 36:45 - Diddy Update 47:11 - Jenelle Evans Update 52:00 - Brittany Broski & The Evil Gays 57:27 - Anatomy of Lies (correction - It's “Finchie” not Frenchie) 1:01:43 - Fanatical - Tegan & Sarah 1:03:29 - Wicked Movie Drama 1:08:37 - Troy's Movie Corner 1:12:14 - Sophia Bush 1:14:40 - Blac Chyna 1:16:32 - Bethany Joy Lenz 1:22:31 - Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 1:27:32 - New Lady Gaga 1:29:13 - Closing Tickets to our NYC live show - https://thebellhouseny.com/event/a-holiday-party-with-beyond-the-blinds-and-everyone-s-business-but-mine More content on our Patreon! - patreon.com/Beyondtheblinds Now time for our sponsors! Get results you can run your fingers through! For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month's subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code BLINDS. You no longer have to wear a hazmat suit while you're cleaning up. For a limited time only, head to BranchBasics.com/BLINDS and use Code BLINDS for 15% off your entire order. Stop putting off those doctor appointments and go to Zocdoc.com/BLINDS to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this deleted scene from One Tree Hill, Haley James Scott (Bethany Joy Lenz) reveals she was actually in a cult that whole time???? BJL, an actress, singer, and podcast host reveals exactly how an extremely promising talent gets roped into an Idaho religious cult and if you think you're too smart you're not!!! SHOP MERCH!!!!!! https://shop.celebritymemoirbookclub.biz/ If you want to host a CMBC meetup here's a meetup 101 packet to help you plan! Keep up with all the latest:  https://celebritymemoirbookclub.biz/ Join our Geneva Community to chat with the other worms!!!!  Join the Patreon for new episodes every Thursday! https://www.patreon.com/celebritymemoirbookclub  Follow us on Twitter @cmbc_podcast and Instagram @celebritymemoirbookclub  Art by @adrianne_manpearl and theme song by @ashleesimpsonross Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chelsea is joined by podcaster Natalie Katona and writer Julia Washington (co-hosts of Still Comfy) to break down “One Tree Hill” star Bethany Joy Lenz's memoir, “Dinner for Vampires.” They explore Bethany's experiences in a high-control religious cult. Get ready for co-star drama, jezebel fuckery, and an asshat cult leader obsessed with The Sopranos. A content warning: this episode contains discussions of sensitive topics including emotional abuse. Take care while listening and find helpful resources here. Where to order Chelsea's book: Bookshop.org Find other places to order Follow Chelsea: Instagram @chelseadevantez Join the cookie community: Become a member of the Patreon Show Notes:  Evan's Wedding and Mandy Moore Singing Where to find our guests:  Natalie Katona  Podcast  Podcast Instagram  Natalie's Instagram  TikTok  Patreon  Julia Washington Julia's Instagram Prose & Glow Website Prose & Glow Instagram  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Join Alex in the studio for an exclusive interview with Bethany Joy Lenz where she reveals that the whole time the world was watching her on One Tree Hill, she was stuck in an abusive and controlling cult behind the scenes. She shares what led her to this group, what her OTH castmates thought about it, how she escaped, and what it was like starting over again.