Episode 80: Married to a Prophet- An Interview with Irene Spencer
Join Lindsay as she interview Irene Spencer who is the widow of Verlan LeBaron, prophet of the LeBaron group or The Church of the Firstborn of the Fulness of Times. Irene married Verlan at age 16 and moved to the LeBaron ranch in Mexico shortly after. She tells her story of being swept into a cult following because of her religious upbringing and what being a polygamous wife was like.
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Jeanette
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Marci
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Wow.
What a brave woman!
So many women need to hear the words she just spoke!!
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Holly
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I am grateful to Irene for sharing her experiences. This takes COURAGE. Thank you for doing this. I am so happy for her that she has been able to discover true happiness and enjoy her life, according to her own righteous desires. Excellent podcast!
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Maegan Baxter
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This was such a good episode. What a beautiful woman. My faith crisis started with a question that I just couldn’t answer within the church. How could polygamy be God’s will? It was wonderful to hear her thoughts on jealousy being of God.
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Brenda
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Loved this amazing and brave woman’s story!!! Thanks for doing this!!!
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Laura
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Oh my god! I love her! What a great episode! I could listen to her all day. Pull up a plate of cookies and a latte and we are good to chat!
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