I Need God Pod

Episode #59: I talk with Juno Zavitz about his Lucumí practice and journey toward priesthood. We also dive into topics like Christian anarchism, social work, queerness, and more.

Episode 58: I talk with Miles Yardley (@Pariahthedoll), formerly known as Salomé, about his journey and perspective on gender, sexuality, and Catholicism. For a video version of this episode, head to our Patreon at patreon.com/ineedgod.

Episode 57: I speak with Maude from @godlivesinmycellphone on Instagram. We talk about converting to Judaism, chronic illness, having a spiritually themed meme page, mysticism in religion, community and belonging, and much more. For more episodes, bonus content, and to support this project, visit patreon.com/ineedgod.

Episode 55: This week, I'm joined by the brilliant Lauren from @brutalrecovery. Her upcoming book, No Lost Causes Club, is available for pre-order now.We dive into addiction, recovery, Neopets, ritual, opera, singing, teaching, writing, God, Scotland, and so much more.A video version of this podcast is available on our Patreon!

Episode 54: Neoliberalhell is here today! God-lover Kyle talks with Ana about her religious upbringing with her ex-Catholic parents, the antibiotics she took that made her dissociate for months and subsequently believe in God, her Dad's psychic massage therapist, an outing at the NYC Young Republicans event, a deceased woman's bible, and more.

Episode 53: My conversation with artist and movement artist Gillian Walsh continues on Patreon at patreon.com/ineedgod. We talk about love, theology, evil, aliens, drones, the sky—and get into the spirituality and theology of Britney Spears, the dark side of celebrity, exploitation, and technology and control.

Episode 52: In this episode I talk with Gillian Walsh, a movement artist, body work practitioner, God-lover, and religion scholar. For a full hour more of conversation, visit our Patreon at patreon.com/ineedgod Topics include: Work Spiritual inheritance Body work Mystical experiences Emptiness Life and death Healing Feeling god

Episode 51: We welcome comedy artist Camirin Farmer to discuss spirituality, religion, and their journey in performance art/clowning. Topics include speaking in tongues, astrology, the movie 'Wicked,' psychic protection, psychedelics, marginal identity, God and more.

EPISODE 50!!!! Welcome to a new season of I Need God Pod....... In this episode, I interview Jessie Susanna Karnatz, aka the Money Witch. Jessie Susanna discusses her unique approach to financial healing, integrating it into a larger concept of personal healing and connecting money to the Earth. Over the past 11 years, she has focused on why many people struggle with financial literacy despite available resources and how finances tie into holistic self-care. The conversation covers the stigma around money, the spiritual significance of money, the role of religion and rituals in Jessie's life, and her thoughts on the relationship between capitalism, suffering, and money. Jessie also shares personal experiences from her background in the sex industry, her conversion to Judaism, and her work helping others manage their finances in alternative economies.

Unlocked full episode! In fall 2022, God-lover Kyle went to divine liturgy with actress and podcaster Dasha Nekrasova. Things we touch on: ⁠Brook Scheider Ceramics⁠, Kyle's ⁠Shark Tank Reenactment⁠, Dasha's God-given purpose, the SAG awards, Eastern Catholicism vs Orthodoxy vs Roman Catholicism, Vatican II, Dasha's natal chart, teen atheism, being an actor, artificial intelligence, Marian apparitions, chrismation, conspiracy, ⁠Dasha's catholic IG⁠, pilates, etc. To support this project and to access more content subscribe at patreon.com/ineedgod

Unlocked!! God-lover Kyle talks to Gabi Abrão aka @⁠sighswoon⁠ about her spiritual upbringing and her book Notes on Shapeshifting. Subscribe to ⁠patreon.com/ineedgod⁠ to support this project

Unlocked for the very first time! Our first ever Godcast episode featuring rapper/artist/legend Kreayshawn. Please join our Patreon... patreon.com/ineedgod Content warnings: Addiction, suic*de, ab*rtion, r*pe, theft Links: ⁠http://kreayshawn.com/⁠ ⁠http://smile.rip⁠ ⁠http://i-need-god.com⁠ ⁠https://smilerip.bigcartel.com/⁠ ⁠https://twitter.com/KREAYSHAWN⁠ ⁠https://onlyfans.com/kreaykiwi⁠ ⁠https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anima_Sola⁠ ⁠https://neocities.org/⁠ ⁠https://youtu.be/LwmT6sQco7o⁠ ⁠https://youtu.be/ATdf6CJPcUY⁠ ⁠https://movies.disney.com/so

Unlocked for the first time! God-lover Kyle talks with internet comedian ⁠Dan Hentschel⁠ about Tiktok fame, going to Catholic school, having a mom who's a therapist, working at T-mobile, believing in God, the meaning of heaven, r/atheism, playing characters online, and a lot more... Support this project, listen to new episodes first, and unlock bonus episdoes on ⁠⁠our Patreon⁠⁠

Happy New Year God-lovers! Enjoy this unlocked, full episode with ⁠Fundie Fridays⁠. Jen and James are a cornerstone of a relatively new online community known as "fundie snark" which deconstructs and pokes fun at American evangelicalism and fundamentalist beliefs. We talk about their religious upbringings, evangelical culture, American politics, religious deconstruction, fundie snark, and do an audience Q&A. Subscribe to ⁠⁠our Patreon⁠⁠ to support this show

Episode 49: Comedian Honey Pluton joins God-lover Kyle for a conversation about God, witchcraft, drugs, political figures, comedy, and more!Link to Kyle's Shark Tank video art.Link to look up your Sabian Symbols Look up your Primal Astrology animal here Listen to full episodes at patreon.com/ineedgod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 48: In this episode, God-lover Kyle interviews Britt Hartley – author, tiktoker, spiritual coach, atheist, and ex-Mormon – about her unique approach to spirituality without dogma or religious belief.Topics include Mormonism, atheism, Gen Z's evolving religious landscape, political religions, gender divides, the power of ritual, navigating nihilism, effective spiritual tools, archetypes, and the balance between thought and presence. Listen to full episodes at patreon.com/ineedgod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 47: In this episode, I sit down with Hanna Williams, creator of the meme page Organic Abundance, to explore her personal journey with faith and how it led her to practicing Shakta Tantra. Our conversation covers a range of topics including farming, the teachings of Rudolph Steiner, phenomenology, yogic traditions, gurus, and the idea of grace. Listen to full episodes at patreon.com/ineedgod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 46: God-lover Kyle speaks with a former drag king from New Zealand who gained popularity in the drag scene there but chose to leave it behind for a simpler life in the countryside, where they now read the Bible and attend church. Listen to full episodes at patreon.com/ineedgod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 45: August 2024 Astrology! The main event this month is the Aquarius full moon on the 19th. Listen to full episodes at patreon.com/ineedgod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 44: Let's go over the major astrological transits of July!Straight from my notebook:2nd: Neptune Retrograde begins (5 month transit)Mercury in LeoNeptune retrograde is like reality checks, refiguring your dreams, coming across limits to how you've been thinking. Especially because Saturn is also in the same sign here. It's retrograding at 29 degrees and 59 minutes of Pisces which is the last minute of Pisces. Seems significantJuly 2-4: Mercury trine Neptune then opposite Pluto Confusing, powerful, delusional, forceful, deep feeling, assigning meaning to something immense that may not be trueJuly 5th: New Moon in CancerNot too bad, but having a new moon around a holiday in the U.S. will bring a sort of stillness to festivities that may not be what people want during a holiday. New Moons are great moments of reset. To get our bearings, take inventory, and set intentions for how we'd like to move forward. In Cancer, it could concern matters of the family, home, and responsibility.11th: Venus in Leo (opposite Pluto)Persephone…. Glamour… drama15th-16th: Mars Uranus conjunct in TaurusVolatile, erratic. Injury could happen. Unexpected events and actions from yourself and others and in the world in general. Volcano kind of energy.20th: Mars in GeminiThings speed up even more as we enter the center of summer.21st: Full Moon in CapricornSun trine Neptune exactlyMoon trine Mars and Pluto almost exactlyMercury square Uranus exactly Moon will move into Aquarius later in the day and conjunct Pluto. This isn't the easiest full moon of all time. There's a certain intensity here that seems bound to push everyone's buttons. There's an element of surprise in the air, and it's not a lighthearted one. There's also an air of delusional and fantasy that could make things even more dangerous. Use caution, keep it simple, and stay to the basics right now.22nd: Sun in Leo (opposite Pluto)Same aspects as full moon apply.This is out first Leo season with Pluto in Aquarius (where it will remain for the next 20 years). With Pluto opposite the sun it may not feel like Leo season will be heralded in with as much passion and joy as we're used to. There will be an intensity to this transition and the presence of Pluto will be felt. Pluto represents destruction, renewal, and power.25th: Mercury in VirgoMercury likes to be in Virgo and you may get a little extra in your head at this time. You may notice details you were missing prior.End of month: Mercury Rx about to startExpect delays, mishaps, and errors. Plan for the “worst”. Take extra time getting anywhere. Be careful with your choice of words. Listen to full episodes at patreon.com/ineedgod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 43: Randon is back! Subscribe to Randon's substack at http://goodhoroscope.deOur catch up includes the following topics:Getting confirmedStudying icon artLiving in a convent in ItalyCatholicism and astrologyA Course in Miracles, buy the book: https://amzn.to/4bZu5bTThe Liturgical CalendarJupiter in GeminiThe saints that are venerated on our birthdaysPope Pius X and St. FaustinaPre-cana and Marriage Questions from InstagramYoung SheldonTo support this podcast, please follow us on Patreon at patreon.com/ineedgod. You'll find our entire back catalog of full episodes there, including our first episode with Randon recorded about 1.5 years ago. Listen to full episodes at patreon.com/ineedgod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another month is here already... so here's the upcoming astrological transits presented by God-lover Kyle.To access all the notes I wrote about the month, subscribe to us for free on Patreon!ALSO – we're raising money for the PCRF. For the month of June, all profit made from our limtied edited Pride Month collection will be donated. Check out i-need-god.com for details.' Listen to full episodes at patreon.com/ineedgod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 41: In this episode we chat with Izzy, fashion genius behind Isaboko, about sustainability, Catholic school, queerness, identity, and solar-punk.Izzy shares their journey of reconciling their Catholic faith with their queer identity, highlighting their experiences with inclusive Christian communities and their passion for sustainable fashion. The conversation delves into topics of optimism, humanity's inherent goodness, and the Solarpunk movement's vision for an eco-friendly and inclusive world.To support this project and to unlock our full back catalog of episodes, check out our Patreon at patreon.com/ineedgod (you can join for free).This episode is brought to you by our merch store, i-need-god.com. Listen to full episodes at patreon.com/ineedgod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 40: Astrologically, May seems like a good month! Here is the breakdown:7th - New Moon in TaurusSuper fertile new moon, many planets in Taurus. Relax relax relax! Go to the spa! Meditate. Touch grass. Roll in the grass. Water the flowers - not the weeds.13th - Sun conjunct UranusHeightened sense of freedom, autonomy, seeing down new paths, breakthroughs, rebirthsMania, erratic behavior, tunnel vision15th - Mercury in TaurusNarrowing our scattered attention toward one or two things18th - Venus conjunct Uranus in TaurusLove rebirth, romantic electricity, colorful style, social sparkle, fun, excitementCraving sexual/creative freedom, restlessness, unease act aesthetic disharmonySun conjunct Jupiter in TaurusWarm, enthusiastic, generous, lively, joyfulEntitlement, arrogance, ego inflation20th - Sun in Gemini Last 30 days of SpringThings speed up before we get into Summer23rd - Full Moon in Sagittarius Lively, curious, seeking answers/truth, inquisitive, wanting to party and to connectVenus conjunct Jupiter at 29º TaurusGrand happiness, enjoyment, love, leisure, overindulgence, laziness/passivity, overly friendlyVenus enters GeminiExciting and stimulatingVenus/Sun Trine PlutoMakes things feels significant and live altering, like something deeper is going on, there's a force that can't be denied, a power to to own up to25th - Jupiter in GeminiA whole new vibe!New kinds of luck coming, new area of life expanding. More exploration and talking and connecting, new social life, connecting and building. New ideas, sharing info.Venus trine PlutoPassionate, intense feeling, drive to be united with others, obsession and possessiveness, the love of power Listen to full episodes at patreon.com/ineedgod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 39: I talk with Chloe and August of Trust Incorporated – a project where they up-cycle and modify clothing together.We talk about going to bible college, having intuitive/psychic abilities, building trust, stopping yourself from feeling embarrassed, harnessing creative energy, adult baptism, needing God, Hannah Diamond, among a lot of other things.I NEED GOD recently collaborated with Trust Incorporated this Easter, creating a limited edition line of clothing you can find at i-need-god.com! Use code SAVED for 10% off at checkout

Episode 38: April 2024 has significant astrological events!Here's the breakdown:Mercury Retrograde: April 1st to 24th in AriesTake extra time when traveling and making plans. Double-check everything. Only sign contracts if necessary. Hold off on any big electronic purchase..3rd: Venus conjunct Neptune (Pisces).5th: Venus enters AriesThis helps smooth out our nerves from Mercury retrograde a little bit, and helps us accept our failures and setbacks with grace..8th: New Moon in Aries (Total Solar Eclipse)Eclipse conjunct Mercury and ChironA critical time when things come to an end and are suddenly and severely cleared away, new paths open, very critical, harsh, could be confusing, and not immediately apparent, dealing with the self and self-concept, how we act in the world, mind going blank and new thought-forms flooding in, like the stage goes black and all the stage hands move everything around.10th: Mars conjunct Saturn (Pisces)Harsh, critical, self-doubt, shame, retaliation, acting out, spiritual frustration.11-12th: Sun conjunct Mercury (Pisces).19th: Sun in TaurusMercury conjunct Venus (Aries)This helps ground everyone a bit. Bringing us down to Earth and soothing things a little bit..21st: Jupiter conjunct Uranus (Taurus)And Sun (Taurus) square Pluto (Aqua)This happens once every 14 yearsRevelations, new directionsTransformation of self, pressure to changeBig picture, world events mixed with personal events of transformationTechnological breakthrough.23rd: Scorpio Full MoonT-square with PlutoAnother intense lunation of transformation. The places of yourself that are firm and rigid are challenged to evolve. There could be an energy of doubling down on whatever path or mode you're in. Or there could be a difficult confrontation with how everything needs to change OR that you need to accept the change and recognize it for what it is - things are different now..25th: Mercury Direct.29th: Venus in TaurusMars conjunct Neptune (Pisces).30th: Mars in AriesThis is great because Mars in Pisces is difficult and makes us all slower. Mars in Aries brings the energy of forward movement and action that we've been missing. Listen to full episodes at patreon.com/ineedgod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 37: On this episode I talk with Emily June, an ex-Jehovah's Witness. We talk about growing up in a family of Jehovah's Witnesses, what it means to be Jehovah's Witness, discovering the spirituality of sex, being shunned from the church, and rebuilding a sense of purpose and spirituality in the wake of that. Some topics include Trisha Paytas, Reiki healing, ascended masters, accommodating yourself, having a Scorpio Venus, being estranged from family, blood transfusions, and more.Support this project and unlock our full catalog at patreon.com/ineedgod. This episode is sponsored by i-need-god.com

Episode 36: Going over the major astrological transits of March 2024. Full forecast notes on our Patreon. Thank you guys for listening! Listen to full episodes at patreon.com/ineedgod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 34: In this episode I announce some changes to the show and our Patreon. Then I go over: What is Pluto? What is Aquarius? What are planets, signs, and houses? And finally, around the 15-minute mark, I go into the astrology for February 2024 and what the transits this month could mean for us all.If you'd like to support this project please check out our Patreon at http://patreon.com/ineedgod and rate and review this podcast on your podcast app. Thank you for listening. Listen to full episodes at patreon.com/ineedgod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 33: I talk with poet, teacher, and artist Ivanna Baranova about poetry, presence, Catholicism, Madonna, The Poetry Project, nature, and teaching, among other things.I'm sooo sorry it took me so long to get this out. I've been in a major slump. I wasn't able to make cover art for this one, but I decided it's better to just get this posted and not worry about the details.And just a heads up – I'm thinking about ways to re-tool the podcast and Patreon. Expect an announcement soon about the changes. I'm so grateful for all your support with this project, and I'm proud of the work I've been able to publish over the past year or so. Update soon. Listen to full episodes at patreon.com/ineedgod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 32: Listen to a brief overview of the astrology for January 2024! Here's a little breakdown –First week: Mercury goes direct and Mars enters Capricorn. Full steam ahead! The energy is supportive for taking action toward goals.11th: New moon in Capricorn, a fertile time for meditation and intention setting as it relates to your goals.13th: Mercury enters Capricorn. People communicate in a more matter-of-fact and down-to-business way20th: The sun and Pluto both enter Aquarius. This represents an epochal shift and the dawn of a new generation that will take last until 2044. Is this the real beginning of the Age of Aquarius? There's no looking back now. Big technological/societal shifts ahead of us.23rd: Venus enters Capricorn. BDSM vibes.25th: Full moon in Leo! This is fun, especially because there's an aspect to Jupiter which makes things larger-than-life. Let go of the stubborn, self-obsessed, and vain part of yourself and embrace your warm, generous, and authentic side. This is a great time for parties and creativity.26th: Uranus turns direct. Hope for revolutionary action slowly begins to seem more possible. For full episodes, check out our Patreon! Listen to full episodes at patreon.com/ineedgod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 31: I'm taking with author Tara Isabella Burton about her work, specifically her book Strange Rites which gives examples of ways people are creating spiritual meaning for themselves in the post-internet age. Full episode is available on our Patreon! Huge thanks to everyone supporting this project

Episode 30: God-lover Kyle goes over the most major moments of the astrology for December 2023.Here's a bullet list overview:1 - Mercury ingress into Capricorn3 - Venus in Libra square Pluto4- Venus ingress into Scorpio5 - Venus trine Saturn in Pisces6 - Neptune direct in Pisces12 - Mercury Retrograde + New Moon in SagMercury in cap trine Jupiter in Taurus17 - Sun square Neptune21 - Sun in Capricorn22 - Sun conjunct Mercury23 - Mercury in Sagittarius 24/25 - XMAS26 - Full moon in CancerSun trine JupiterMoon trine SaturnMercury + Mars conjunct in sag square Neptune28 - Sun trine Jupiter29 - Venus in Sag, Mars square Neptune30 - Jupiter Direct Listen to full episodes at patreon.com/ineedgod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 29: Join me as I chat with Rita Ispayeva, an Astrologer based in Brooklyn, who I connected with via @sighwoon's Discord community. Rita brings a fascinating family background rooted in centuries of Russian history, richly intertwined with Russian arts, culture, and politics.Topics include: Russian poetry, gulags, Romani culture, fortune telling, witchery, generational legacies, immigration, Brooklyn mafia, studying astrology, Russian Orthodoxy, performance art, rebellion, Joseph Brodsky, and much more. Listen to full episodes at patreon.com/ineedgod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 28: I talk with internet comedian, Dan Hentschel about Tiktok fame, going to Catholic school, having a mom who's a therapist, working at T-mobile, believing in God, the meaning of heaven, r/atheism, playing characters online, and a lot more. Check out his videos and posts because he's really funny. Listen to full episodes at patreon.com/ineedgod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode #27: Welcome to the first month of astrology forecast audio posts! This episode covers the general astrology of November 2023 in detail. Full horoscopes for each sign are available on our Patreon at patreon.com/ineedgod for just $1. Enjoy! Listen to full episodes at patreon.com/ineedgod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 26: God-lover Kyle sits down with Stephen Adubato, creator of the project Cracks in Postmodernity.In this episode we talk about how Stephen got baptized twice, how he became religious in college, being a professor to gen z students, the video music awards, stanning bad bunny, being a little monster, and I'm sure some other things but honestly I forget. Here's a link to the book Stephen reads from: Mariette Ecstasy by Ron HansenThe full episode is available on our Patreon where you can find all our full-length episodes. Thanks for listening God-lovers. Be sure to rate and review us on whatever podcast app you use to listen. Listen to full episodes at patreon.com/ineedgod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey everyone - the Godcast is back and we're posting on Sundays now!In this episode, God-lover Kyle talks with @djinn_kazama about growing up online in Atlanta and being from an immigrant family. Check out their content and memes on Instagram.Topics include cosmic whales, homosexual crime, Sailor Moon, Courtney Love, 9/11, cultural muslimanity and much more. Listen to full episodes at patreon.com/ineedgod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy Anniversary God-lovers! You've survived one year of I Need God Pod... enjoy a free, full episode today!In this episode, God-lover Kyle goes solo to talk about the journey of creating @ineedgodineverymomentofmylife and growing it to the point of having a store and podcast. Topics also include Kyle's religious upbringing, popular culture and spirituality, and astrology.Get ready for more episodes as we ramp up to year 2 of our show! With more hands on deck, we're planning more frequent episodes with even more interesting guests. If you have a religious or spiritual story you'd like to share, please write to us at ineedgodineverymomentofmylife@gmail.com.Check out our Patreon to listen to every full-length episode at patreon.com/ineedgod.Thank you to our Patrons who support this project at the Angel tier:Alyson WhiteCarson ReevesDakotah GarciaJenna Sais QuoiNeve ParkerNickiNicoleTyler Hill Listen to full episodes at patreon.com/ineedgod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

God-lover Kyle sits down with Bianca Perez, the shit-poster behind the infamous IG meme page @yung_nihilist. Topics include Bianca's Bushwick upbringing, the nuances of Instagram meme culture, things Bianca stans, and so much more. For the complete conversation, head over to our Patreon at patreon.com/ineedgod. Listen to full episodes at patreon.com/ineedgod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I talk with Al Bedell – writer, podcaster, NYC twitter icon, and alcoholic. We touch on magic, fairies, addiction, recovery, death, kratom, alcohol, funerals, affliction, belief, escapism, and more. Listen to the full-length convo on our Patreon where you can find all our full-length, unlocked episodes at patreon.com/ineedgod. You can find Al's podcast at https://alanonymous.angelfire.com/ Listen to full episodes at patreon.com/ineedgod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we talk to Ena da (@park_slope_arsonist on IG) about religious services she attended in Ghana and in the US. But also about aliens, 9/11, sugar, the importance of community, and much more! Listen to the full-length episode on our Patreon at patreon.com/ineedgod. And check out Ena's podcast The Jenaverse at https://www.instagram.com/the_jenaverse/. This episode was kindly edited by David Sutrin. Listen to full episodes at patreon.com/ineedgod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode, God-lover Kyle sits down to talk with NYC club icon and performer Angel Money. Angel was raised to be the heir of a Pentecostal megachurch and talks about what it was like growing up as the black sheep of her family. Listen to our full convo on Patreon at patreon.com/ineedgod.We cover the spirituality of money, speaking in tongues, drug use, lucid dreaming, chaos magick, goddess worship, alien encounters, and so much more. Content warning for language, drugs, abortion, and abuse. Listen to full episodes at patreon.com/ineedgod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode, God-lover Kyle talks with Julia Serena about her experience attending an all-female Catholic boarding school run by an international Catholic federation known as Regnum Christi in the early 2000s. Listen to the full-length conversation at patreon.com/ineedgod.Topics include:Last ritesRegnum ChristiConsecrated womenDaily life in Catholic schoolJournal entriesVisiting the PopeThe Marcial Maciel scandalGoing to church stonedTechnology and spirituality...and more! Listen to full episodes at patreon.com/ineedgod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, God-lover Kyle talks with artist, writer, and meme-maker Aiden Arata. Raised Catholic but no longer religious, Aiden maintains a sense of spirituality that she channels into poignant guided meditation videos suited for a post-pandemic internet. Listen to the full episode on our Patreon at patreon.com/ineedgod.Topics include:Catholic SchoolSurrenderIrish vs Italian CatholicismSocial media through the yearsWriting a bookGuided meditations for social mediaToxic positivityManifestingMonthly moon journaling Maroon 5Louise Hay's affirmationsDating a future monkVision boards Marriage Meeting Marianne Williamson The palms trees in Los Angeles Listen to full episodes at patreon.com/ineedgod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

God-lover Kyle is joined by filmmaker and ex-Mormon, Kelly Polk to talk about what Mormonism is and what it's like to grow up Mormon. Listen to the full episodes on our Patreon at patreon.com/ineedgod.Topics include:The founding of MormonismWhat Mormons believeHaving a crush on a MormonBecoming PresbyterianLeaving the faithMormon aestheticsMissionariesMormon baptismThe Book of MormonMagic UnderwearTithingCultsThe three tiers of heavenPolygamyBaptizing the deadMormon prayerSecular humanism+ we talk about HBO's The Idol Listen to full episodes at patreon.com/ineedgod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, God-lover Kyle is joined by Instagram user Joan of Arca to chat about her strict, non-religious upbringing and her journey into the world of spiritual traditions. Topics include Joan of Arc, Arca, meme life, Calvinism, bisexuality, Judaism, and fan culture. We wrap things up with some pop culture hot topics. Don't miss out on the full episode (and all our other episodes) on our Patreon! Listen to full episodes at patreon.com/ineedgod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we talk with the creator behind TikTok sensation Elizabeth St. Clair, John Idalis! We talk Buddhism, acting school, black lives matter, creating a Christian character, and queerness. We also take questions from the audience, and at the end, God-lover Kyle talks to Elizabeth herself in character. The full episode is available on our Patreon at patreon.com/ineedgod. Listen to full episodes at patreon.com/ineedgod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Content warning: sexual abuseIn this episode, God-lover Kyle chats with Angella d'Avignon – a writer and studio manager, currently writing a book about ghost towns. We talk about her evangelical upbringing and family history. Her great-grandfather, Paul Hutchens, is the author of The Sugar Creek Gang children's book series. Her grandfather was a radio pastor and buddies with Billy Graham. And her mom helped found a popular after-school arts program in 1981, Christian Youth Theater.Topics include:Itinerant EvangelicalismSugar Creek Gang seriesTent Revival CircuitReligious Trauma SyndromePurity ring ceremoniesInvisible ChildrenChristian Community TheaterChristian brandingChristian mediaLeaving evangelicalism Listen to full episodes at patreon.com/ineedgod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we're joined by Chris Stedman – a writer, activist, and professor who teaches in the Department of Religion and Philosophy at Augsburg University in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He is the author of IRL: Finding Our Real Selves in a Digital World and the writer and host of Unread, named one of the best podcasts of 2021. The full episode is available now on patreon.com/ineedgod.Topics we cover:Sylvia PlathChris's nonreligious upbringingHomophobia in churchThe 4 categories of belief in GodHow to be a good AtheistTeaching religion to college students HumanismChris's books Faithiest and IRLAuthenticity and the internetPraise for I NEED GODTeaching religion to Gen ZChris's amazing grandmaAstrologyChris's Unread podcast Listen to full episodes at patreon.com/ineedgod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode admins Kyle and Mel answer audience questions. In the full episode (on our Patreon) we also answer questions people have for God himself and try to answer them. Listen to full episodes at patreon.com/ineedgod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.