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Cleave: The Podcast

Jon and Ashley Lefrandt
Boundaries
Jesus Christ
Forgiveness
Faith
Discernment
Marriage
Truth
Love
Healing
Family Systems
Reconciliation
Peacemaking
Spiritual Abuse
Leave Then Cleave
Christianity
Family
Guilt
Trauma
Encanto
Christlike Boundaries

🌿 Cleave: The Podcast We’re Jon & Ashley Lefrandt. Cleave is a faith-centered podcast about marriage, boundaries, family systems, healing, and holding fast to truth. As followers of Christ, we talk honestly about leaving unhealthy patterns and cleaving to God, your spouse, your covenants, and what is true — especially when family pressure, manipulation, spiritual confusion, or relational pain mak... more

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For some, it brings gratitude. For others, it brings grief, longing, anger, regret, or the ache of a relationship that is not what it should have been.

In this episode, Jon shares a deeply pers... more

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Can reconciliation happen if someone refuses to acknowledge what they did?

In Part 2 of this Q&A conversation, we talk about what reconnecting should look like after no contact, especially when the other person refuses to admit wrongdoi... more

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What does it really mean to honor your parents as an adult — especially when the relationship has become painful, controlling, or unhealthy?

In Part 1 of this Q&A conversation, we talk about the difference between childhood obedience an... more

Was Encanto really about magic… or was it about family trauma?

In this episode of Leave Then Cleave, Jon and Ashley unpack Disney’s Encanto through the lens of family systems, generational trauma, scapegoating, emotional roles, truth-telling, and he... more

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Hosts

Jon Lefrandt
Host of Cleave: The Podcast; part of a hosting duo focused on faith, family, and personal growth.
Ashley Lefrandt
Co-host of Cleave: The Podcast; contributes to discussions on boundaries, faith, and family healing.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 31 ratings
  • Helpful!

    Honestly this has been a game changer for me. I have researched a long time about my current situation but this naked the spiritual aspects do well. I validates what I have been going through, and there are actually so many similarities. I feel like I am listening to friends talk me through the questions I have in my mind, but also leading with love.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Can'tthinkofanicknameme
    United States2 months ago
  • Great content

    Love this podcast. Gives so much info on how to live with boundaries and be happy

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    *pappy
    United States2 months ago
  • Scorched earth painted beautifully

    I’ve listened to this podcast with an open mind. The hosts are very endearing. Some of what they say is very good, but … very narrowly applicable.

    If applied generally however, this podcast can be very harmful. I believe this podcast, on net, does more harm than good. As a physician surgeon, there is a principle called Iatrogenic harm. This is harm caused by the physician. In surgery this harm is obvious, an accidentally lacerated artery or injured nerve. We rarely discuss iatrogenic harm as ... more

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    1
    (: o /
    United States2 months ago
  • Thank you

    I’ve recently gone through my ā€œawakeningā€ with my family of origin and have been processing dysfunction and manipulation that I’ve experienced my entire life. I’m a wife and mom now and my narcissistic mother (and passive father) moved to attempting to manipulate and control my children, which was my breaking point. Something inside of me - I believe the Holy Spirt - told me enough is enough. God trusted me to nurture and protect my kids, and I can’t let them go through what I went through. ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    A weight lifted
    United States3 months ago
  • Best Podcast Ever!

    I feel like the topics of this podcast and the angle in which the hosts present the information is unlike anything I’m seeing online…. And it makes so much sense! Thank you so much! I’m so grateful I found this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lehilovin
    United States5 months ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Many appreciate the relatable stories and emphasis on healing and accountability within family dynamics.
A few note strong devotional and scripture-based framing, with some concern about how topics translate to diverse experiences.
Listeners frequently praise the honest, faith-centered approach and practical boundary guidance.

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26. Q&A #1: Toxic In-Laws, No Contact, Estranged Parents & Family Boundaries
Q: Do you see yourself reconciling with Ashley's family?
They express cautious optimism that some individuals who seek truth may reconcile, while others may never change. The couple emphasizes that reconciliation depends on truth-telling, accountability, and healthy conversations, and that any relationships would be limited to those who exist in truth.
26. Q&A #1: Toxic In-Laws, No Contact, Estranged Parents & Family Boundaries
Q: What will you do when her parents pass away?
They discuss the tension between honoring parents and protecting oneself from abusive family dynamics, considering attending a funeral only if it serves healing, and acknowledging that funerals are not the only way to honor someone. They stress being patient with oneself and exploring other meaningful tributes.
26. Q&A #1: Toxic In-Laws, No Contact, Estranged Parents & Family Boundaries
Q: How do you keep boundaries when there is a wedding coming up and you need no-contact boundaries with in-laws?
They advise respecting personal safety and emotional boundaries, choosing not to attend if necessary for personal well-being, while sending love to the couple getting married. They acknowledge the complexity of balancing others' feelings and the right to protect one's own mental health, and note that boundaries can be layered over time.
26. Q&A #1: Toxic In-Laws, No Contact, Estranged Parents & Family Boundaries
Q: What would you do about parents who swindled you out of money and then tell the family a different story?
They suggest setting a hard boundary around money and family, observing the parents' behavior over time, confronting truth, and preparing for the possibility that the narrative may be manipulated, with caution about forgiving but protecting oneself; the importance of honesty and accountability in family conversations is emphasized.
26. Q&A #1: Toxic In-Laws, No Contact, Estranged Parents & Family Boundaries
Q: Well, what denomination do you associate with?
They identify as members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and invite questions about their faith, noting they are happy to answer and engage with listeners.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cleave: The Podcast

What is Cleave: The Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two hosts explore faith, family, healing, and boundaries through a faith-centered lens, often tying personal experiences to practical spirituality. Episodes commonly analyze family dynamics, accountability, and spiritual growth, with a strong emphasis on Christlike boundaries, forgiveness, and honest communication. The show frequently blends biblical reflections with real-life anecdotes, offering actionable practices for navigating difficult relationships, while maintaining a hopeful, faith-forward perspective that resonates with practicing LDS Christians and seekers alike. A few episodes feature devotional tones or live workshops, but the core remains candid conversations about love, truth, and transformation within family and faith contex... more

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