Episode 384: Twin Flames Universe

There are a lot of weird cults out there, but one of the strangest ones to emerge in recent years is the so-called Twin Flames Universe, founded in the 2000s by a couple called Jeff and Shaleia Divine. Their belief system revolves around the idea of everyone having a "twin flame," something like a way more complicated version of a soulmate, who is supposedly divinely assigned for the pair to help each other on their respective spiritual journeys. The cult's bizarre mix of Christianity and New Age beliefs has drawn criticism, especially after a few of their members were found to be stalking their purported "twin flames" and some former members claim they were coerced into cutting off contact with their families and changing their gender expression. The group has been the subject of two recent documentaries: Desperately Seeking Soulmate: Escaping Twin Flames Universe (on Amazon Prime) and Escaping Twin Flames (on Netflix), and Tom and Jenny are gonna talk about them on this wild and woo-woo episode of 13 O'Clock. #twinflames #cults #soulmate Get One Free Month of Skillshare! https://skillshare.eqcm.net/c/3585598/298081/4650 Please support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/13oclockpodcast Check out Jenny's other channels! Scare Salon: https://www.youtube.com/ @thescaresalon4138 Crime Immemorial: https://www.youtube.com/ @JennyAshford Try out TubeBuddy! https://www.tubebuddy.com/13OClock Check out our awesome cookbook! https://www.lulu.com/en/us/shop/tom-ross-and-jenny-ashford/cookin-time-with-13-oclock/hardcover/product-kg7rde.html?page=1&pageSize=4 Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/13oclockpodcast/ Check out the merch on our Zazzle store! https://www.zazzle.com/13oclock/products Check out Giallo Games! https://www.thegamecrafter.com/designers/giallogames-s-games Also check out Jenny's horror blog, Goddess of Hellfire: https://goddessofhellfire.com/ Link to the 13 O'Clock blog: https://13oclockpodcast.wordpress.com/ THANK YOU TO ALL OUR SUPPORTERS! The show is made possible by: Allison, Amanda, Amanda O., Amy H., Anthony, Antonio, Arezo, Arif, Ashley, Austin, Ben, BlackMarigold, Brad, Brandon, Brian, Bryce, Bunjip, Bunny, Cady, Cami, Chris, Christopher, Ciarra, Cody, Corinthian, creepy crepes, D. Newton, Dae, Damian, Dan, Darren, David P., Dean, Denise, Dermot, Dominic, Duncan, Dwayne, Ed, Elizabeth, Elliot, Eric, Esther, Fade, Feeky, Gareth, Ginger, Gramthars Hammer, Greg, Gwen, Gwendoline, Hanna, Hayden, Heather, HoboNasty, Holly, Hugo, Iain, Ilse, Ima Shrew, Jaime, Jake A., Jake S., James, James H., James K., Jamin, Jana & Scott, Janet, Jason, Jason W., Jeanette, Jen, Jessica, Jesus, Joanie, Jocifer, Joe, John H., John M., Jon R., Jonathan, Jonathan H., Joseph, Juliana, Justin, Justyn, Karin, Katrina, Keith, Kieron, Knothead Studios, Kool Kitty, Lana, Lars, Leander, Liam, Lindsey, Logan, Lonna, Macy, Marcus, Mark, Mary Ellen, Master of Dungeons, Matt, Matthew, Maximillian, Melanie, Melissa, Melissa G., Michael, Miguel, Mike, Mother of Beasts, Natalia, Nathalie, Nicodemus, Nilay, Noah, Oddcatt, Oli, Paul, Rachel, Rebecca, Rebecca L., Rebecca M., Richard J., Richard & Sheena, Rik, Rob, Robina, Ryan, Samantha, Sandra, Saul, Scarlett, Sean, seven lines, Sheena, Sophie, Stephanie, Stop Prop, Sydney, Tabitha, Tammie, Tara, Terrie, TheMysteryGamer, Thomas, Thomm, Tiffany, Timothy, Tina, Travon, Trevor, Trey, Tyran, Valtrina, Veronica, Via, Victor, Victoria, Victoria E., Virginia, Weaponsandstuff93, Will S., and Xánada. 13 O'Clock is hosted by Jenny Ashford & Tom Ross. Channel art and audio & video editing by Jenny Ashford. Music & sound effects courtesy of freesound.org users jamespotterboy, corsica-s, enjoypa, capturedlv, luffy, kiddpark, and justkiddink. Video clips courtesy of Videezy & Videvo.