Angsty Christian Podcast

CW: purity culture, toxic religion, religious abuse, sexual abuse, misogyny This is easily our most toxic episode yet as we are joined by our returning guest, Donna Burkland, and our new friend, Jupiter! We reprise our annual conversation about purity culture as we talk about our various toxic traits and experiences as shes, gays, and theys. To connect with us more, check out our Instagram! Feel free to leave us a review and subscribe to our podcast! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We are BACK babes! After a few months off due to work and school, Jake and Daniel discuss the game, Persona 5, and the implications the game has on philosophy, spirituality, God, Satan, and of course, friendship, the most important magic of all. Make sure to subscribe and follow us, as well as leave a review! To connect with us, check us out on Instagram!

CW: Sexual assault, religious abuse, mentions of Mars Hill and other harmful churches, general trauma We grabbed coffee (but not really cause it was hot af) with a pastor and it wasn't traumatizing! This week we had the opportunity to interview a local pastor, Donna Burkland, who is a queer disabled woman co-pastor from a new church plant in the Red Curtain of Orange County, California. Donna is a survivor of religious abuse and is an amazing advocate for individuals to deconstruct and decolonize their faith. Her church, Safe Harbor Orange County, exists as a place for individuals to rest, restore, belong and become within the safety of community. So come listen to her story and expect the general ridiculousness from your three favorite queer parents. To connect more with Donna click here. To check out Safe Harbor OC click here. @SafeHarborOC To connect more with the Angsty Christian Podcast and support us on Patreon, click here. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

CW: spiritual abuse, cult, mentions of death, manipulation, mentions of sexual abuse, mentions of sexual abuse and sexualization of minors, mentions of grooming of minors We are so incredibly thankful for smut fiction author and Tiktoker, Molly Tullis, for sharing her story with us. Molly is a pastor's kid of a former pastor of the Bethel Redding (think Bethel Music, Jesus Culture, etc.) cult. Molly experienced some deep trauma as a result of her cult upbringing but is now a writer of smut fiction, which seems to be a reclaiming of her purity culture upbringing. Molly is truly wonderful and her books are amazing! So if you enjoy fiction, especially spicy fiction, buy her Romanov Oracle and Asphodel Series books! Additional sections include talking about SCOTUS sucking ass and our new segment, Petty Silly Songs with Gabe. To connect with Molly outside of her books, you can find her on Instagram and TikTok To connect with us on social media, support us on Patreon, or join our Discord and Facebook communities, click here.

CW: Rapture, toxic theology, homophobia, church abuse This week we talk through the rapture and all of the trauma that goes along with it. Additionally, we had a couple of you submit your stories, so thank you so much! Listen to us talk through the history of this toxic idea, how it's affected culture, and what Revelation and apocalyptic literature actually were, historically. If you would like to connect with us on social media and/or support us on Patreon, click here. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

CW: church trauma, spiritual abuse Join us this episode with our special guest, David Hayward aka Naked Pastor! David shares his journey of deconstruction as he left seminary as well as questions from YOU, our beloved and beautiful listeners. Additionally, we talk about how some in the lgbtqia+ folks appropriated an Indigenous gesture on TikTok, the SBC crumbling, and other issues within the Evangelical realm. Thank you to everyone who submitted a question, and thank you, David. It was an absolute pleasure to talk with you! If you would like to connect with David Hayward, visit his website or find him on any social media platform at @nakedpastor. If you would like to connect with us and support us on Patreon, visit our linktree!

Today we are joined by Jackson, also known on Twitch as Narupoo! Jackson shares his story about growing up in a Christian household while also being an atheist. Additionally, we read some of his tweets, which are cursed. So there's that. To connect with Jackson, you can find him on Twitch, Instagram, and Twitter. To connect with us, find us on social media, and sign up for our Patreon, check out our linktree. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

CW// misogyny, abortion, racism, trauma, religion, politics, sexuality, sexual assault, purity culture This week we were so happy to have our special guest, Jo Luehmann join us to talk through her journey, decolonization, antiracism, neuroscience, and how to make conservatives angry. She is so much smarter than us and we are more than okay with that. In our news segment, we talk about Roe v. Wade and the Supreme Court's leaked draft. Bonnie shares a run-in with Kenneth. And lastly, Jake makes a statement about the state of all things. And it was disturbing but funny. If you would like to read Daniel's article about Jen Buck and her book, Bad and Boujee, click here. If you would like to connect with Jo Luehmann and partner with her on Patreon, click here.

CW: religious abuse, misogynoir Happy late Easter or Eostre fam. We are sorry for not being as consistent. As you will hear in this episode, we are tired and we are busy. But we miss you all so much. So in this short episode, we talk about our Easter experiences including Rick Warren being an absolute idiot and Daniel almost getting sacrificed by a megachurch pastor in Northern California. Next episode will be full-lengthed with a special guest! To connect with us, go to our LinkTree --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

CW// transphobia, homophobia, racism, mentions of s*xual assault, general biggotry Another week sadly without Bonnie. Jake and Daniel talk about the Don't Say Gay bill in Florida, Greg Abbott's failed attempt to outlaw trans kids in Texas, Babylon Bee being absolutely stupid, and Brian Houston stepping down from Hillsong. For more ways to connect with us, visit our Linktree If you would like to support us on Patreon and get early access to episodes as well as some neat merch and future extra content, click here. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Slava Ukraini! Героям слава! CW: War, violence We are incredibly thankful to have been able to sit and talk with Yuliia Rusianovska, who works in media in New York, but is originally from Ukraine. Yuliia shares the history of the Ukraine-Russia war that started on February 24th, 2022, but has deep roots that start at least 100 years ago. Yuliia's family is still in Ukraine, so she shares her perspective on modern events as well as what her and her family experienced at the start of the conflict. If you are able to and would like to support Ukraine, here are some links to various organizations and government fundraising sites: Link with news sources, donations, etc. Save Life In Ukraine Josiah Venture, a mission organization in Ukraine that is providing relief efforts both inside Ukraine and to refugees. Care In Action Direct Relief Our Link Tree

CW: general spiritual abuse, mentions of the Bible This week we got to interview Gavin Dees, who has been nicknamed "TikTok's Pastor." If you have not seen his videos, Gavin gained popularity on TikTok by posting videos of a "Millenial/Gen Z Church Service." We got to hear Gavin talk about his experience in the Christian Church, his journey through deconstruction, and life now as he begins to reconstruct and figure out what his faith or spirituality may look like. Gavin is an advocate for healing from spiritual trauma while also creating a safe space for individuals to heal. For our news segment, we talk about Pastor Greg Locke's book burning as well John Cooper declaring war on Deconstruction Christians. We're not making this shit up. This shit happened. Anyways, Kenneth is into NFTs and works with Bonnie, so HE'S BACK BABY. To connect with Gavin, check out his Instagram and TikTok. Click here to connect with us. Connect with us on Patreon to gain early access to episodes, exclusive merch. At 50 patrons, we will start making bonus content, which may include things like movie hangs and an exclusive D&D Podcast. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

TW: Pretty much every -ism, mentions of Trump, nationalism, genocide, misogyny, sexism, toxic masculinity, pretty much everything toxic about modern Christianity We are officially back y'all! We have missed all of you, and have missed doing this crazy thing. We decided to start season 2 off with a bang. In this episode, we discuss Christian nationalism, a little over a year after the January 6th storm of Capital Hill. We bring in information from people who were at the D.C. riot, from Jesus and John Wayn by Katherine Kobes Du Mez, and a bunch of other stuff. Our news segment quotes a lot from @the_decolonized_christian as we discuss the truckers in Canada and how they relate to Christian nationalism and the mass grave sites of Indigenous children across Canada. We know y'all are wondering what Kenneth has been up to, but he's been quiet! However, Daniel had an unfortunate run-in with Kenneth's best theobros, Brody and Ben. Finally, we end with our new segment, How Are You, Really? Thank you so much for your support. We love all of you. If you don't already support us on Patreon, sign up at patreon.com/angstychristianpod for exclusive merch and future exclusive content once we reach 50 patrons. We will shout you on the pod when you sign up! Rate us, leave us a review, and share our podcast. It helps us gain visibility and we would greatly appreciate it. We are also reading our reviews, so the funnier they are, or more toxic they are, we will likely share it at some point. For all of our links, go to linktr.ee/angstychristianpod --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Merry Crisis and Happy Hoe-lidays from your favorite Angsty Heretics! We truly hope that each and every one of your have as great of a time during the holidays. We know it can be difficult for everyone for various reasons. So reach out if you need someone to talk to. We love you. Here's to hoping that 2022 is better than the last couple of years so that as a global society, we can just breathe. Thank you all for an amazing first year and the first season of the podcast. Make sure you follow us on Instagram (Instagram.com/angstychristianpod) and Twitter (twitter.com/angstykids) for updates on when Season 2 will be released! Twas the Angst written by: Daniel Ramos Twas the Angst narrated by Gabe Gonzalez Petty Prayer by Gabe Gonzalez All metal music (except Sandy Claws) came from free-stock-music.com and were done by Alexander Nakarada Kidnap Sandy Claws cover by Korn from A Nightmare Before Christmas (revisited) Linktr.ee/angstychristianpod patreon.com/angstychristianpod --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

CW: evangelical theology/purity culture, original sin, toxic theology, mental health, and brief mentions of suicide, racial issues, and death This week Bonnie and Jake are sadly out being good adults. So Daniel spends some time talking about a Facebook group he originally joined and why he hates Evangelicalism. He goes a bit into deconstruction and why people deconstruct (spoilers, The Gospel Coalition got it wrong). Stay tuned for information on our Angsty Christmas Episode. Support of us on Patreon: patreon.com/angstychristianpod Linktr.ee/angstychristianpod --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

CW: purity culture, general church/religious trauma, Chris Pratt, colonization, potentially triggering language and words (specifically in Fucking News segment) Gabe Gonzalez joins us as our first returning guest, while also being our first guest ever! We talk a little about Thanksgiving, colonization, and the importance of decolonization. But to be real, this episode is a giant shit show of insane craziness, but like in a good way. We talk in-depth about purity culture, cancel culture, and the ways they really fuck up our society.  To connect with Gabe, follow him on Instagram @gabedrawsalot To connect more with and join our Patreon go to linktr.ee/angstychristianpod --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

CW: mention of conservative views on abortion, spiritual bypassing, overall spiritual trauma, mention of sacrifice Happy Samhain, Halloween, All Hallow's Eve, All Saints' Eve, Reformation Day -- whatever you may call it, we hope that you celebrate it well. This week Bonnie and Daniel interview Delaney Reddell, a teacher of Celtic folklore in Los Angeles. Delaney has her MSc from the University of Edinburgh in Literature and Society: Enlightenment, Romanticism, and Victorian. She is also engaged to a dope guy in Ireland and will be moving there in a year, meaning she has spent a lot of time in the culture. Delaney walks us through how Samhain got us to Halloween and later to Harvest Festivals because hAlLoWeEn Is SaTaNiC and all of that stupidity. Later we discuss a stupid article by the Gospel Coalition where a woman equates abortion to hiring a hit man (what?). Afterwards, Daniel shares a run-in with Pastor Bruce. If you would like to connect with Delaney, please follow her at: Celtic: @celticstudieswithdelaney Bookstagram: @cupsofteainwonderland For the artist we mentioned at the end, please go support Semler on all music platforms! Join us on Patreon! Patreon.com/angstychristianpod For all of our other links to connect with us: linktr.ee/angstychristianpod --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Come meet Bonnie, our newest co-host! She is arguable Christian and not arguable angsty, just like the rest of us. Bonnie dives into her own experience growing up at the church the three of them currently attend while wrestling with her own sexuality in the midst of a lot of heavy discussions. She talks about when she came out to her parents and how that experience wasn't the healthiest for her, but also how much her parents and her church have grown since then. Become one of our patrons! We will start posting bonus content like an angsty D&D campaign, random things that we want to talk about, but also have opportunities to do hangs with the ACP crew. We are currently working on some dope angsty merch for our Patreon subscribers. Patreon.com/angstychristianpod For links to all of our stuff: linktr.ee/angstychristianpod IG & TikTok: @AngstyChristianPod To come on the podcast or reach us, email us at angstychristianpodcast@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

CW: religious trauma, sexual abuse, general abuse In this episode, the crew adds a new co-host (Bonnie) and get to interview Adrian Gibbs and Josh Link from the Dirty Rotten Church Kids. The crew talks about general issues with the church and talk about what is next after Christianity, including if there is a need to reconstruct and if everything has been deconstructed. Adrian and Josh also teach the Angsty Christian Kids how to be Thot Liters along with bringing the show back to a Shrek Fanfiction Podcast (Dreamworks sponsor us please). If you would like to connect with Josh and Adrian: Instagram: https://instagram.com/dirtyrottenchurchkids for a ton of great memes To connect with them in other ways: https://linktr.ee/DirtyRottenCK To listen to their episode on reconstruction: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0gLVm3nY1C2eSp17oqrP2u?si=cvtwz0UVS8ClFqxvcfRuAA&dl_branch=1 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dirty-rotten-church-kids/id1487820978?i=1000512476677 They have many great episodes, but check out their interviews with Mike McHargue, Dr. Robyn Henderson-Espinoza, Grace Baldridge, Jo Luehmann, Jamie Lee Fitch, and Kevin Garcia for some podcasts to get started on! Join their community of Bad Apples by supporting them on Patreon! Also to support us on our Patreon and join our Discord server of Angsty Heretics: https://www.patreon.com/angstychristianpod To share your story and give any feedback: https://linktr.ee/angstychristianpod --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This week, we got to talk with Joey Reyes. Joey is a latiné/x queer person who graduated from Azusa Pacific University with Daniel. We talk a lot about decolonization, some interesting stuff surrounding the lgbtqia+ community at APU during their time as students, found family, and Jesus being the queerest of the queers. If you would like to hear more of Joey's story, please check out the Speaking in Church Podcast, Episode 2: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speaking-in-church/id1531965047?i=1000492257724 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7IBn6YuuHvLRcPFKwhxyof?si=87c1606c4ce34817 If you would like to connect with Joey and check out more of their stuff, their Instagram handle is @mxjoeyreyes: linktr.ee/mxjoeyreyes To check out some of our cool stuff, check us out: https://linktr.ee/angstychristianpod Leave a review for a shoutout, and also join our Patreon at patreon.com/angstychristianpod (Daniel figured out how to get it to be the normal @ lol) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This week the Depression Daddy talks about depression again and the Deconstruction Daddy talks about deconstruction again. For our 11th episode, we just talk freely about where we are at. It's been nearly 6 months since we started the podcast, and we thought it would be good to ask the question, "How are you, really?" (Thank you We're Not Really Strangers). This conversation goes into a bit of an overview of our process the past year or so and then a little bit into witchy stuff like Tarot.  For our Fucking News segment, we talk about the worldwide prayer to end atheism and the comedy that ensued as a result, Gabe Gonzalez gives us another petty prayer, and Kenneth gets into more hijinx. Give us a review on Apple Podcasts for a shoutout on the pod! If you or anyone you know would love to share your story on our podcast or give any feedback or join our Discord community, please go to our Linktree! linktr.ee/angstychristianpod Follow us on Instagram and Tiktok: @angstychristianpod @danielcramos @lonestar_jake --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Jake and Daniel talk about the concept of the Dark Night of the Soul, a concept written by St. John of the Cross, and referenced in many places. The Dark Night of the Soul, or the Wall as Peter Scazzero calls it, is this point in one's faith journey where their practices and faith no longer seem to work. The person who is in the dark night feels distant from the Divine as if they are no longer present or moving in their life. So Jake and Daniel discuss how this is where deconstruction starts, if not happens in its entirety. New segments: Gabe's Petty Prayers (Gabe Gonzalez) and It's the F*cking News! where we talk about Joshua Harris and the ridiculousness of Christianity Today in The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill trying to elevate him as the Deconstruction Daddy. So this gets a little personal. Follow us on Instagram and Tiktok: @angstychristianpod Linktr.ee/angstychristianpod --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In what might be one of their more heretical episodes, Jake and Daniel talk about being over-churched, the Evangelical/Christian Stockholm Syndrome™️, speaking in tongues, and a lot of other crazy stuff. If you would like to join the Angsty Heretics Discord, dm us for the link! If you would like to come on the show and share your experience, dm us as well! Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @AngstyChristianPod @lonestar_jake @danielcramos --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

There's no proper episode this week, so Jake was tasked with rambling on his own and couldn't last more than 15 minutes.

TW and NSFW: We discuss various topics that may be triggering for individuals surrounding abuse, sex, and other intense situations. This episode is not safe for work. If those conversations are not for you, that is totally understandable. Just remember that you are loved and cared for no matter what. Welcome to the shit show. In this episode, we spend some time with our friend Lauren, who has a podcast called Thy Queendom Come. This spicy episode is full of conversations about sexuality, purity, sex jokes, and what prompted Lauren to start both her podcast and her Only Fans. Growing up in the South, Lauren's experiences and thoughts around sexuality contrasted with her environment. Grab some tequila, some whiskey, or whatever substance you want, and hang out with us. Thy Queendom Come is a podcast that is all about female empowerment and reclaiming sexuality in a way that is healthy and fights cultural norms. Part 2 of this discussion will release on Thy Queendom Come where Lauren roasts Daniel and Jake. Make sure to tune in!  For part 2: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5B68gyWnyKtTPobSDwLqAM?si=3085bd47a72c4e55 Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @angstychristianpod We would love to hear your stories, thoughts, and experiences. DM us if you have a story or experience you would like to share or any topics you would like for us to talk about.  Follow Lauren on Instagram: @wanderlustinglo Check out Thy Queendom Come on every platform --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, we begin to deconstruct the Original Sin doctrine, Satan, Heaven, Hell, and the rapture. All of this has led to a lot of trauma and heartache for people whether or not they are a Christian and/or grew up in the Church. This episode is the start of deconstructing these ideas so that we can experience true freedom, or what Jesus says is life and life to its fullest. It is Part 2 of our sexuality series! Follow us on Instagram and Tiktok: @angstychristianpod --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this special bonus episode, Daniel talks a little bit about his experience with Father's Day. As someone who grew up without his father, this day can often be difficult. Daniel parses out not only his experiences, but also a little bit of how he has been able to find some healing on this journey. This episode is for anyone who may have grown up without one or both of their parents and needs to feel heard, seen, and known. You are not alone. Days like this can be difficult either with a physically absent parent(s), or an emotionally absent parent(s). Like, Follow/Subscribe, Share. Follow us on Instagram and Tiktok - @angstychristianpod Daniel - @Danielcramos, TikTok @helpusdeerlord Jake - @lonestar_jake, Tiktok @ultimate_dad --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today we talk with our friend Sebastian Morales who grew up as a Christian who happened to also be gay. Sebastian shares his story along with what it was like for him post-coming out. Then we talk a little bit about what the Bible *actually* says about homosexuality (or lack thereof), followed by an experience Sebastian had with Kenneth. Happy Pride Month, everyone. If you are part of the LGBTQIA+ journey and have faced difficulties with Christians and the Church, we are truly sorry. We need to do better. That's it. This episode is Part 1 of our conversation about Sexuality in the Church. Follow us on Instagram @angstychristianpod Daniel - @danielcramos / Twitter: @helpusdeerlord Jake - @lonestar_jake Sebastian - @sebastianmrls Like, follow, subscribe and share! #AntArmy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Over the past year, a lot of people have left the church. Many people have been asked to grab coffee with church members because they're “backsliding.” Might people be leaving because of COVID-19? Is it because those who left just don't have a strong enough faith? Or maybe it's something much deeper? Nah, that couldn't be it! In this episode, we talk about why Millenials and GenZ are leaving the Church, fun times at Hume Lake Christian Camp, The Room of Grace, about why Daniel needs to read Ephesians 4, and about how we may never get a Christian clothing brand to sponsor us. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This week Jake and Daniel deconstruct deconstruction! Talk about meta. This episode is more explicit than normal because when they get heated, our boys cuss more. But don't worry, people already told them to tame their tongue. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, Daniel and Jake talk about PURITY CULTURE. The two discuss some of the historical roots behind the purity movement that arose in recent history. From the ancient Israelites to Gnosticism to the Evangelical movement, the two dive deep to deconstruct why and what purity culture is. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, Daniel and Jake interview Gabe Gonzalez about his experience with the Church. Follow Gabe on Instagram @GabeDrawsALot. Commission him to do stuff. He's cool. They also give a surprising update on what Kenneth has been up to. Lastly, to no one's surprise, the podcast has in fact turned into Shrek Fan Fiction. Teamwork makes the dream work, and Dreamworks makes Shrek. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome to the Pilot Episode of the Angsty Christian Podcast. Meet our co-hosts Jake and Daniel as they talk about the Shamrock Shake, Youth Group trauma, and Lil Nas X's newest music video and how it all relates. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Hear a little but about what Jake and Daniel hope to provide with their podcast as they search for the Tertium Quid — the Third Way.