An exvangelical podcast giving toxic theology the read it deserves by taking another look at books given major influence in evangelical christianity. Hosted by Janice Lagata
The BAD WORDS podcast is truly exceptional. From the first episode to the last, it is a treasure trove of wisdom, insight, humor, and just the right amount of hate reading. I was hooked from the start and ended up binge-listening to the entire season in just two days. Janice, along with her fantastic guests, skillfully expose the flaws in this dumb theology and shed light on aspects that I had never considered before. Even though I had never personally read the book discussed in each episode, I soon realized how its ideas had infiltrated systems that were a part of my life. This podcast became an avenue for healing as I listened to it debunk those ideas in a fun and engaging way.
One of the standout aspects of this podcast is undoubtedly its ability to inspire laughter while triggering deep thoughts at the same time. Janice's wit and humor shine through, making it an enjoyable experience even when discussing sensitive topics related to Christianity and its problematic aspects. The discussions are real, raw, and funny, creating a space where listeners can feel seen and find solace in their own experiences with this theology. It's refreshing to have hosts who bring authenticity and light-heartedness to such important conversations.
While this podcast offers tremendous insight and healing for many listeners, it may also be triggering for some individuals who have experienced trauma or abuse within religious contexts. Though Janice herself is not triggering (as clarified by one reviewer), the subject matter being criticized might be unsettling for those who have endured pain due to this theology or similar systems. It's important for potential listeners to be mindful of their emotional well-being before diving into episodes that touch on sensitive topics.
In conclusion, The BAD WORDS podcast is a must-listen for anyone seeking wisdom, healing, and a good laugh all rolled into one. Janice's soothing voice provides comfort amidst the awfulness of the book being discussed. This podcast serves as a powerful tool to identify and confront the twisted truths that have shaped our lives, giving listeners the opportunity to heal and find freedom in the process. Even if one has never been a part of the specific church mentioned, many of the teachings highlighted will strike a chord with anyone who has experienced similar oppressive ideologies. Janice and her team have created an exceptional resource that offers both educational value and much-needed comic relief.
This episode of 'Bad Words' kicks off Season 3 with hosts Janice (@godhasnotgiven) and Melanie (@climbholamel) diving into their first admitted fiction book, 'Redeeming Love' by Francine Rivers. The prologue reveals the tragic backstory of Sarah/Angel, exploring her complex relationships with her mother, absent father, and the traumas she faces. The hosts critique the literary value, character development, and potential messages to the 21st-century evangelical audience. The episode sets the stage for a detailed analysis of the book's themes, characters, and narrative style.
Are you a Barbie girl in a Barbie world or a Cinderella in an Eldredge fever dream?. Prepare to RSVP for an invitation you never wanted as we give chapter 12 of Captivating the read that it deserves. BAD BOOK: Captivating Chapter: 12 of 12 | An Irreplaceable Role Book Club Member: Chelsea Instagram |@chelseakimlong
It's a Neverending Story of how God speaks to John and only John about everything you need to know. Get ready to get all you need from a single sentence as we give chapter 11 of Wild At Heart the read that it deserves. (Finally
If you wanna be a Princess Bride, you better be ready to fight like a Lord of the [wedding] rings! Prepare to be bummed out by the Eldredge marriage as we give chapter 11 of Captivating the read that it deserves! BAD BOOK: Captivating Chapter: 11 of 12 | Warrior Princesses Book Club Member: Melanie Instagram | @climbholamel
A special bonus episode because bad things happen to words outside of books too. So we're talking about bad worship remakes, demonic takes and the bad theology beneath it all. (Early and with no ads for the People of Jod. Thank you ❤️) BAD W
It's time to Throw Mama From the Train and under the bus, Eldredge style, as we give chapter 10 of Captivating the read that it deserves. BAD BOOK: Captivating Chapter: 10 of 12 | Mothers, Daughters, Sisters Book Club Member: Libby Instagram |@libbyrosebaugh
It's Into The Woods on a safari of the heart for men who love (and love like) grim fairytales. Prepare to be driven to drink as we give chapter 10 of Wild At Heart the read that it deserves. BAD BOOK: Wild At Heart Chapter: 10 of 12 | A Beauty To Love Book Club Member: Natalia Instagram |@nterfa
The actual factual title of chapter 9 is Arousing Adam and nothing will ever be worse than that. So prepare to cringe cringes bigger than you could ever ask or imagine as we give chapter 9 of Captivating the read that it deserves. BAD BOOK: Captivating Chapter: 9 of 12 | Arousing Adam Book Club Member: Tim Instagram |@thenewevangelicals
Indiana Jones and Unveiling of Beauty. Starring Harrison Ford and Daniel Day-Lewis as men of your dreams (obviously). You better hope you have the strength of a man as we give chapter 8 of Captivating the read that it deserves. BAD BOOK: Captivating Chapter: 8 of 12 | Beauty to Unveil Book Club Member: Lo Instagram |@lmoshwhipp
It's Fight Club and the number one rule is whatever William Wallace says it is. Get ready to meet the devil in traffic as we give chapter 8 of Wild At Heart the read that it deserves. BAD BOOK: Wild At Heart Chapter: 8 of 12 | A Battle To Fight: The Enemy Book Club Member: Tori Instagram |@whitehomework
How to Lose a Guy in 10 days and a God in Seven Chapters. Starring Father God and Brother Jesus as the love of your life. Prepare to be grossed out as we give chapter 7 of Captivating the read that it deserves. BAD BOOK: Captivating Chapter: 7 of 12 | Romanced Book Club Member: Ashlee' Instagram |@unashamedly_ashlee
Wounded? Just snuggle up with John E. and his MotherFathering God (and watch out for those undertones!) as we give chapter 7 of Wild At Heart the read that it deserves. BAD BOOK: Wild At Heart Chapter: 7 of 12 | Healing The Wound Book Club Member: Justin Instagram |@justin.gentry
One of my bright** ideas for this season was to double up on some chapters to get both a masc and femme perspective, so before we fully jump into the second half, here's a new episode of an old chapter. Let's get dangerous and give Chapter 1 of Wild at Heart another read that it deserves with Bella. BAD BOOK: Wild At Heart Chapter: 1 of 12 | Wild At Heart Book Club Member: Bella Instagram | @kristc.png Produced & Edited by Janice Lagata | @godhasnotgiven janicelagata.com LINKS TO ALL THE THINGS **overly ambitious and time consuming Enjoyed the episode? Tip the help... CashApp | Buy Me A Chai | Patreon
Believe it or not, we are halfway to manhood (and stupid ol' womanhood) via Eldredge Road (the true Via Dolorosa, #iykyk). So before we start the second leg of the journey, let's take a moment to recap. (With no ads for the people of Jod ❤️ Thank you!!) BAD BOOK: Wild At Heart AND Captivating Chapter: 1 - 6 | TRASH Book Club Member (AND PATRON!!): Michelle Instagram | @meeshell_thomas Produced & Edited by Janice Lagata | @godhasnotgiven janicelagata.com LINKS TO ALL THE THINGS Enjoyed the episode? Tip the help... CashApp | Buy Me A Chai | Patreon
Put a bird on it! And try to find your way out of the garage as we give the sixth chapter of Captivating the read that it deserves with Ashlee. BAD BOOK: Captivating Chapter: 6 of 12 | Healing The Wound Book Club Member: Ashlee Instagram | @unashamedly_ashlee Produced & Edited by Janice Lagata | @godhasnotgiven Enjoyed the episode? Tip the help... CashApp | Buy Me A Chai | Patreon
Trying to thwart evangelical identity theft by giving the sixth chapter of Wild at Heart the read that it deserves with Wes. BAD BOOK: Wild At Heart Chapter: 6 of 12 | The Father's Voice Book Club Member: Wes Instagram | @wescurt Produced & Edited by Janice Lagata | @godhasnotgiven janicelagata.com LINKS TO ALL THE THINGS Enjoyed the episode? Tip the help... CashApp | Buy Me A Chai | Patreon
Come find out why bad things happen to women as we stroll through Satan's Savage Garden to give chapter five of Captivating the read that it deserves with Gaël. BAD BOOK: Captivating Chapter: 5 of 12 | A Special Hatred Book Club Member: Gaël Instagram | @gaellissa Produced & Edited by Janice Lagata | @godhasnotgiven Enjoyed the episode? Tip the help... CashApp | Buy Me A Chai | Patreon
Punching the fifth chapter of Wild At Heart in its throat with the read it deserves with Kevin. BAD BOOK: Wild At Heart Chapter: 5 of 12 | The Battle For A Man's Heart Book Club Member: Kevin Instagram | @thekevingarcia Produced & Edited by Janice Lagata | @godhasnotgiven janicelagata.com LINKS TO ALL THE THINGS Enjoyed the episode? Tip the help... CashApp | Buy Me A Chai | Patreon
Are women the worst because they're wounded or do women get wounded because they're the worst? Let's all find out together as we give chapter four of Captivating the read that it deserves with Sarah. BAD BOOK: Captivating Chapter: 4 of 12 | Wounded Book Club Member: Sarah Instagram | @revsarahheath All the things | linktr.ee/sarahheath Produced & Edited by Janice Lagata | @godhasnotgiven Enjoyed the episode? Tip the help... CashApp | Buy Me A Chai | Patreon
Bestowing the read it deserves upon the fourth chapter of Wild At Heart with Joey. BAD BOOK: Wild At Heart Chapter: 4 of 12 | The Wound Book Club Member: Joey Instagram | @josephprestamo Produced & Edited by Janice Lagata | @godhasnotgiven Enjoyed the episode? Tip the help... CashApp | Buy Me A Chai | Patreon
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Come find out what kind of cursed D&D fantasy JohnStasi is into as we give Captivating chapter three the read that it deserves with Leslie. BAD BOOK: Captivating Chapter: 3 of 12 | Haunted By A Question Book Club Member: Leslie Instagram | @leslie_delman Produced & Edited by Janice Lagata | @godhasnotgiven Enjoyed the episode? Tip the help... CashApp | Buy Me A Chai | Patreon
Giving the man fan fiction of the third chapter of Wild At Heart the read it deserves with Jenna. BAD BOOK: Wild At Heart Chapter: 3 of 12 | The Question That Haunts Every Man Book Club Member: Jenna Instagram | @jencug Produced & Edited by Janice Lagata | @godhasnotgiven Enjoyed the episode? Tip the help... CashApp | Buy Me A Chai | Patreon
Have you heard?? There's a rumor in St. Petersburg that we're giving chapter 2 of Captivating the read it deserves with Deanna. BAD BOOK: Captivating Chapter: 2 of 12 | What Eve Alone Can Tell Book Club Member: Deanna Instagram | @deannarae44 Produced & Edited by Janice Lagata | @godhasnotgiven Enjoyed the episode? Tip the help... CashApp | Buy Me A Chai | Patreon
Giving chapter two of Wild At Heart the read it deserves with Benjamin Faye. BAD BOOK: Wild At Heart Chapter: 2 of 12 | The Wild One Whose Image We Bear Book Club Member: Ben Faye Instagram | @heytherebenji Www | patreon.com/important_things Produced & Edited by Janice Lagata | @godhasnotgiven Enjoyed the episode? Tip the help... CashApp | Buy Me A Chai | Patreon
Here we go!! Giving chapter one of Captivating the read it deserves with Faye BAD BOOK: Captivating Chapter: 1 of 12 | The Heart Of A Woman Book Club Member: Faye Instagram | @yourbodyisgood Twitter | @yourbodyisgood Www | yourbodyisgood.com Produced & Edited by Janice Lagata | @godhasnotgiven || janicelagata.com Enjoyed the episode? Tip the help... CashApp | Buy Me A Chai | Patreon
We're back!! Giving chapter one of Wild At Heart the read it deserves with Blake Chastain (aka The Godfather of Evangelicalism) BAD BOOK: Wild At Heart Chapter: 1 of 12 | Wild At Heart Book Club Member: Blake Chastain (The Godfather of Evangelicalism) Instagram | @brchastain_ Twitter | @brchastain Www | irreverent.fm Produced by Janice Lagata | @godhasnotgiven Edited by Gael Mercado | @gaellissa Enjoyed the episode? Tip the help... CashApp | Buy Me A Chai | Patreon
Welcome to BAD WORDS! THE BAD WORDS: Can Christians Be Woke A SERMON: From Ed Young on 8.14.22 VOLUNTEER AS TRIBUTE: Tim //@thenewevangelicals and Janice//@godhasnotgiven Tune in as we follow Ed Young to the bottom of the shallowest deep dive ever. Brought to you by anti-Blackness, buffets, merch merch merch and anything but the Bible. BETTER THINGS: She-Hulk on Disney+ Coffeezilla on YouTube A League of Their Own on Amazon Prime Beyonce's Renaissance: Act One wherever you get your music
Welcome to THE BAD BOOK CLUB! BAD BOOK: The Bait of Satan by John Bevere Chapter: 14 of 14 | Objective: Reconciliation Book Club Members: James & Mary //@adrinkwiththebensons and Janice//@godhasnotgiven Biting into Chapter 14 of The Bait of Satan. Tune in as we take on a final chapter that cannot be reconciled with good leadership . Brought to you by Lucifer and merch packages with journals and charm bracelets. BETTER THINGS: You. Listen to your emotions. The Divide by Janice Lagata
Welcome to THE BAD BOOK CLUB! BAD BOOK: The Bait of Satan by John Bevere Chapter: 13 of 14 | Escaping The Trap Book Club Members: Cortland //@cortlandcoffey and Janice//@godhasnotgiven Biting into Chapter 13 of The Bait of Satan. Tune in as we take on the awful advice and manufactured manipulation of a massive man-baby. Brought to you by bad knees and vague incidents. BETTER THINGS: WHATEVER YOU WANT TO DO. The War of Art by Steven Pressfield Good episode? Tip the help... CashApp | Buy Me A Chai | Patreon
Welcome to THE BAD BOOK CLUB! BAD BOOK: The Bait of Satan by John Bevere Chapter: 12 of 14 | Revenge: The Trap Book Club Members: Dan //@dkauchick and Janice//@godhasnotgiven Biting into Chapter 12 of The Bait of Satan. Tune in as we take The Bait of Satan to school, and give John Bevere all the detentions for wasting every word count. Brought to you by loyalty and justice for Absalom. BETTER THINGS: A Course In Miracles Inferno by Dante Alighieri Good episode? Tip the help... CashApp | Buy Me A Chai | Patreon
Welcome to THE BAD BOOK CLUB! BAD BOOK: The Bait of Satan by John Bevere Chapter: 11 of 14 | Forgiveness: You Don't Give, You Don't Get Book Club Members: Isabella //@kristc.png and Janice//@godhasnotgiven Biting into Chapter 11 of The Bait of Satan. Tune in as we tackle forgiveness and pack our bags for hell. Brought to you by suspicious math, a burger and a coke. BETTER THINGS: The Reason By Lacey Sturm The Hitchhikers Guide to The Galaxy Almost Heretical, Episode 79: Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg: Forgiveness and Pharisees Good episode? Tip the help... CashApp | Buy Me A Chai | Patreon
Welcome to THE BAD BOOK CLUB! BAD BOOK: The Bait of Satan by John Bevere Chapter: 10 of 14 | Lest We Offend Them Book Club Members: Leslie //@leslie_delmanploetz and Janice//@godhasnotgiven Biting into Chapter 10 of The Bait of Satan. Tune in as we try to empathize with servants and sons, suffering for Jesus during complimentary hotel stays. Brought to you by little foxes and even littler good. BETTER THINGS: THE BOOK OF MORMON Jesus and the Disinherited by Howard Thurman Good episode? Tip the help... CashApp | Buy Me A Chai | Patreon
Welcome to THE BAD BOOK CLUB! BAD BOOK: The Bait of Satan by John Bevere Chapter: 9 of 14 | The Rock of Offense Book Club Members: Ben //@heytherebenji and Janice//@godhasnotgiven Taking on Chapter 9 of The Bait of Satan. Tune in as we take on Jesus from the perspective of John The Baptist from the perspective of John The Bevere. Brought to you by welcome mansplaining and God? BETTER THINGS: RUSH Tobe Nwigwe Castle Killing Eve I Have Been To The Mountaintop || Martin Luther King Jr. Good episode? Tip the help... CashApp | Buy Me A Chai | Patreon
Welcome to THE BAD BOOK CLUB! BAD BOOK: The Bait of Satan by John Bevere Chapter: 8 of 14 | All That Can Be Shaken Will Be Shaken Book Club Members: Melissa //@honeybee22274 and Janice//@godhasnotgiven Taking on Chapter 8 of The Bait of Satan. Tune in as we empathize with props, two weeks of sin and Judas. Brought to you by flannel graphs and story lies, honestly. BETTER THINGS: MIDNIGHT MASS on Netflix SHOUTIN' IN THE FIRE by Dante Stewart JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
Welcome to THE BAD BOOK CLUB! BAD BOOK: The Bait of Satan by John Bevere Chapter: 7 of 14 | A Sure Foundation Book Club Members: Jenna //@jencug and Janice//@godhasnotgiven Taking on Chapter 7 of The Bait of Satan. Tune in as we take on the presence of god, Simon Peter and the gospel according to John. Brought to you by halfway points and Benny Hinn. BETTER THINGS: The Heart of Christianity by Marcus J. Borg Love Wins by Rob Bell Jesus and John Wayne by Kristin Kobes Du Mez Good episode? Tip the help... CashApp | Buy Me A Chai | Patreon
Welcome to THE BAD BOOK CLUB! BAD BOOK: The Bait of Satan by John Bevere Chapter: 6 of 14 | Hiding From Reality Book Club Members: Pamela //@pamboobaleh and Janice//@godhasnotgiven Taking on Chapter 6 of The Bait of Satan. It's basically Gatekeeping by Gaslighting for Dummies. Brought to you by technical sons and bummer dads. BETTER THINGS: AMORALMAN by Derek DelGaudio IN AND OF ITSELF GIRLS 5EVA Good episode? Tip the help... CashApp | Buy Me A Chai | Patreon
Welcome to THE BAD BOOK CLUB! BAD BOOK: The Bait of Satan by John Bevere Chapter: 5 of 14 | How Spiritual Vagabonds are Born Book Club Members: Faye //@yourbodyisgood and Janice//@godhasnotgiven Taking on Chapter 5 of The Bait of Satan. Tune in as we take on some Bevere tall tales about vagabonds, trees and toddler god. Brought to you by so many abandonment issues. Special appearance by Cobus //@wiese.cobus BETTER THINGS: Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment by Amir Levine, Rachel Heller A Tree Grows In Brooklyn by Betty Smith Good episode? Tip the help... CashApp | Buy Me A Chai | Patreon
Welcome to THE BAD BOOK CLUB! BAD BOOK: The Bait of Satan by John Bevere Chapter: 4 of 14 | My Father, My Father Book Club Members: Elizabeth //@sauceyfireislander and Janice//@godhasnotgiven Taking on Chapter 4 of The Bait of Satan. Tune in for a great read of some really bad writing about “fathers” and avengers. Brought to you by accidental good advice. BETTER THINGS: Boundaries: When To Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life by Henry Cloud & John Townsend TED LASSO Good episode? Tip the help... CashApp | Buy Me A Chai | Patreon
Welcome to THE BAD BOOK CLUB! BAD BOOK: The Bait of Satan by John Bevere Chapter: 3 of 14 | How Could This Happen To Me? Book Club Members: Venika //@venika.music and Janice//@godhasnotgiven BETTER THINGS: Leaving The Fold by Marlene Winell Dangerous Energy by Ve.Nika Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Good episode? Tip the help... CashApp | Buy Me A Chai | Patreon
Welcome to THE BAD BOOK CLUB! BAD BOOK: The Bait of Satan by John Bevere Chapter: 2 of 14 | Massive Offense Book Club Members: Janice and Kaitlin BETTER THINGS: The Universal Christ by Richard Rohr Aesop's Fable: The Wolf In Sheep's Clothing The self-help section of Instagram Good episode? Tip the help... CashApp | Buy Me A Chai | Patreon
Welcome to THE BAD BOOK CLUB! BAD BOOK: The Bait of Satan by John Bevere Chapter: 1 of 14 | Me, Offended? Book Club Members: Janice and Sheba BETTER THINGS: Switch On Your Brain by Dr. Caroline Leaf The Politics of Jesus by Obery M. Hendricks Jr. Go for a walk. Good episode? Tip the help... CashApp | Buy Me A Chai | Patreon
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