Doctrine Detox

Welcome back to the Doctrine Detox! In this, the final episode, I leave you with a message of encouragement and hope. Thank you for listening.

Welcome back to the Doctrine Detox! This week I expand on the frequently expressed belief that indoctrination is child abuse, How it can be stopped, and the hope that I have for this generation.

Welcome back to the Doctrine Detox! This week I’m joined by Jesse Mazejka, one of my old friends from my church days. Join us as he talks about his lifelong process of deconversion and finding his true beliefs, and what life looked like as an influential member of his youth group. You can follow Jesse on Twitter at @MazejkaSmash and @MessyJ8

Welcome back to a very special episode of the Doctrine Detox podcast! This week I’m joined by my dad, Reid Cardwell! Join us as he discusses his deconstruction and return to Christianity, how the church is actively turning people away, and what they can do to be more accepting to the current generation.

Welcome back to the Doctrine Detox podcast! This week I’m joined by Essence Snipes, a lifetime Christian. Join us as she discusses her church’s unique beliefs regarding Hell and salvation, how she dealt with her “questioning” phase, and practical advice for finding your own way.

Welcome back to the Doctrine Detox! This week I’m joined by Jessi Rogers. Join us as she discusses her childhood in a legalistic and cult-like school, how she deals with proselytizing family, and overcoming the struggles and hardships of deconversion. You can follow Jessi on Instagram @lovealways_jessi

Welcome back to the Doctrine Detox! This week I’m joined by Brittany Barnes. Join us as she discusses her rather pleasant history in the Church, and the tragic story of how she found her very unique beliefs.

Welcome back to the Doctrine Detox podcast! This week I’m joined by Jessi Dick, a very good friend who grew up alongside me in the church. Join us as she discusses her Christ-Based but not “Christian” beliefs, what makes an effective Christian, and her experiences with racism in the church.

Welcome back to the Doctrine Detox! This week I discuss the importance of being informed in your belief system regardless of what it is, and how the mythology of Jesus Christ isn’t a carbon copy of older gods.

Welcome Back to the Doctrine Detox podcast! This week I discuss the Christian Persecution Complex, and how it’s weaponized by certain Christians to get what they want.

Welcome back to the Doctrine Detox! This week I’m joined by author and former talk radio host, Dave Carroll. Join us as he discusses his upbringing in the “health and wealth” sect of evangelical Christianity, how he came to embrace atheism, and his involvement in taking down Peter Popoff with The Amazing James Randi. Dave has several published books about pirate history, and many more on the way. His work can be found at thatcherthebook.com and pamlicoandalbemarle.com

Welcome back to the Doctrine Detox! This week I’m joined by Aaron Arnold, a former Southern Baptist turned Agnostic/Anti-Theist. Join us as he discusses his life as James Trout’s religious cousin (from Episode 26), how similar his life and deconversion was to my own, and his discoveries about family and religon.

Welcome back to the Doctrine Detox! This week I take some time to go over the rich and legend-filled history of the modern-day Easter celebration, the mystery of which god or goddess it was initially devoted to, and what you should do if you don’t agree with how someone chooses to celebrate Easter.

Welcome back to the Doctrine Detox! This week I’m joined by Levi Nord, a former head pastor of multiple Methodist churches turned spiritualist. Join us as he discusses his rise to Methodist stardom, the many questions and problems he faced in his deconversion process, and what his life is like now that he’s away from the church.

Welcome back to the Doctrine Detox! In this episode I’m joined by James Trout, a long time friend and self-proclaimed Atheist/Zen Satanist with a wild story. Join us as he discusses his religious extended family and their attempts at getting him to church, how music affected his relationship with religion, and the big questions he had to ask himself in order to justify his faith.

Welcome back to the Doctrine Detox podcast, and part 2 of my conversation with Adrian Beck! This week we discuss his journey from Christianity, how quarantine has affected his religious views, and not being afraid to confront your own beliefs.

Welcome to a very special two-part episode of the Doctrine Detox! This week I’m joined by my childhood best friend and fellow apostate, Adrian Beck. Join us as he discusses life growing up in two very cult-like non-denominational churches, his experience in “falling out in the spirit,” and his definition of the self and self-worth. Stay tuned next week for part 2!

Welcome back to the Doctrine Detox! This week I’m joined by Omari Thomas – a former Seventh Day Adventist turned atheist. Join us as he discusses his journey from preaching God to preaching atheism, what he would need to turn back to religion, and his very effective steps for dealing with the backlash of deconversion.

Welcome back to the Doctrine Detox! In this episode I’m joined by self-proclaimed Christian Agnostic, John Collier. Join us as he discusses his rather unusual childhood, his nomadic relationship with the church, and how his experience in life has shaped his perspective on religion. Trigger Warning: This episode briefly mentions molestation

Welcome back to the Doctrine Detox! This week I’m joined by George Messmer, a former Catholic turned self-proclaimed heathen. Join us as he discusses his parents’ openness with religion, the effects of a lifetime of Catholicism on his everyday life, and the astronomical differences of religious bias between the north and the south.

Welcome back to the Doctrine Detox! This week I’m joined by friend and fellow podcast host Tomahawk Eastridge in what is definitely the funniest and most lighthearted episode to date. In this episode, we discuss a wide array of topics, from Tomahawk’s upbringing in the church, how God is essentially a TV writer, and how Rick and Morty ties in with religion. Tomahawk also hosts a podcast called The Sillycast, and is available everywhere you listen to podcasts.

Welcome Back to the Doctrine Detox! This week I’m tackling some frequently asked questions about religion, atheism, and how I handle post-deconversion heckling. Also, r/DoctrineDetox is now live on Reddit! Head on over there to join the community.

Welcome back to the Doctrine Detox! This week I’m joined by Scot Loyd, a current Christian, activist, and liberal arts educator. In this episode, we discuss Scot’s upbringing and eventual defection from the strange and often cult-like sect of the United Pentecostal Church, how he’s come to his own, more solidified understanding of his faith, and his thoughts on balancing emotions and intellect in religion. Scot has a blog on religion and activism which can be found at scotloyd.blog

Welcome back to the Doctrine Detox! This week I'm joined by Spencer Melton, a musician and current Christian who was so gracious to join me this week and explain his view of Christianity. We discuss at length our differing views on the Holy Spirit, the effects of music on salvation, and how he deals with deconversion.

Welcome Back to the Doctrine Detox! This week I'm joined by Lily Kays, a long time friend of mine and current Christian. Join me as she discusses her personal journey with leaving and rejoining the church, open-mindedness within Christianity, and her thoughts on religious portrayal throughout the world. Lily is the co-host of Queer and Divine: Conversations with Spirit and Pride which can be found on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

Welcome back to the Doctrine Detox! This week I'm joined by ex-Jehovah's Witness Onesti Deering as she discusses the cult-like behaviors of the Jehovah's Witness faith, how she handled the strain of her personal relationships as she left the faith, and some practical advice for deconversion.

Merry Christmas everyone! This week on the Doctrine Detox, I discuss the history of modern Christmas celebrations, a few traditions claimed by Christianity that have roots in several different cultures, and I get to the bottom of the REAL reason for the season.

Welcome back to the Doctrine Detox! This week I'm joined by Kendria Godair, who discusses her incredibly sheltered life as a pastor's kid, the loneliness, angriness, and ultimate triumph of deconverting, and maintaining positivity, joy, and optimism despite not having any religious affiliation.You can follow Kendria on Instagram @the_optimist_atheist

Welcome back to the Doctrine Detox! This week I'm joined by actor Michael Williams as he recalls his journey of finding his true self through a myriad of religions, the impact of prominent christian figures on his life, and how to be patient with yourself in your journey though life. You can follow Michael on Instagram and TikTok @themichaelraywilliamsHe also has a couple of very entertaining Dungeons and Dragons streams on Twitch, which you can follow at twitch.tv/adventuresinsilvernell and twitch.tv/angaleseHe is also open to questions and direct communication atthe.michael.ray.williams@gmail.com

Welcome back to the Doctrine Detox! This week I'm joined by Actor, Model, and Author Lizz Matthews, who discusses her experiences with Christianity's lack of basic education on important topics, the willful ignorance of the church toward controversial religions, and learning to find yourself in a sea of uncertainty. Content Warning: Sex and sexual abuse is discussed briefly in this episode.

Welcome back to the Doctrine Detox! This week I'm joined by musician and former baptist, Koreskape as he discusses the culture within Christian music, the inability to develop a personality and sense of self within the church, and the heavy implications of the church's neglect for mental health. Content Warning: Abuse and attempted suicide are discussed at length in this episode. You can find the music of Koreskape on Spotify, Apple Music, Google Play, and everywhere you stream music. You can also follow him on instagram @koreskape, and tiktok @.koreskape.

Welcome back to the Doctrine Detox! This week I'm joined by well-spoken performer and mental health graduate Allli Mae, who shares her stories on the woes of being a woman in a Christian college, marrying early, and how to live your best life despite your history. CONTENT WARNING: This episode touches on the topics of early marriage, and religious and psychological abuse.

Welcome back to the doctrine detox! This week I'm joined by singer, entertainer, and ex-Mormon, Adam Marino. Join us as he discusses his deconversion story, talks about religion's direct effects on the political climate, and reflects on the infinite possibilities of the supernatural. You can follow Adam on Instagram @adammarino and his website www.adamdavidmarino.com

Welcome back to the Doctrine Detox! This episode I bring on a very special guest - religion scholar (and very good friend) Janelle Triola! This week we discuss everything from childhood indoctrination, deconversion, how other religions compare to Christianity, and everything in between. This episode is a longer one, so sit back, strap in, and enjoy this special 75-minute edition of the Doctrine Detox.Follow Janelle on Instagram @scholar_not_saint

Welcome back to the Doctrine Detox! In this episode, I discuss in-depth the history of Halloween, and the hand religion and hypocrisy had on its foundation - from Samhain to Trick-or-treating. It's a wild ride, so don't miss it!

Welcome back to the Doctrine Detox! This week I tackle some issues from a concerned listener, discuss the contradiction of prayer and free will, and the fallibility of God. Thanks for listening!

Welcome Back to the Doctrine Detox! In this episode I discuss the resounding effects of Christianity on American history, the concept of "genetic" religion, and morality vs. worship.

Welcome back to the Doctrine Detox! This week I answer your questions about family, coming out, and being let down by the church community. In this episode, I briefly mention a video I defending homosexuality in the bible, and you can watch that video here: https://youtu.be/oXavYRMc7ss

Welcome to the very first episode of Doctrine Detox! This week I discuss my thoughts on religion as a whole, and tell my story from my time in the church to now. Be sure to leave a five-star review to support the podcast, or sign up at my Patreon for cool perks! https://www.patreon.com/doctrinedetoxpod