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It's one of the topics you're advised not to talk about over dinner with your extended family. Often seen as "too taboo," speaking openly about religion can leave us feeling isolated and searching for answers. While far from having any answers, Brynna and Raquelle tackle hard questions having to do with religion, faith, spirituality, and how our relationships to these topics affect our daily lives. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/religionmademedoit/

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    • Dec 29, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 53m AVG DURATION
    • 22 EPISODES


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    RMMDI #22 - Jonah and the Whale

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2020 60:08


    In this episode, Brynna and Raquelle discuss the story of Jonah and the Whale from the Old Testament, as well as the nature of believing. Religion Made Me Do It is committed to making everyone feel comfortable talking about religion-good and bad, and having open and honest conversations to discuss the questions we all have about our place in the world. Follow us on Instagram @ReligionMadeMeDoIt Follow us on Twitter @ReligionMadeMe Have a question or comment you want us to discuss on the show? email us at religionmademedoit@gmail.com

    RMMDI #21 - Satan Saunters Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2020 28:39


    Raquelle and Brynna continue their discussion on the story of Job, and the nature of suffering as it is depicted in the Bible. Religion Made Me Do It is committed to making everyone feel comfortable talking about religion-good and bad, and having open and honest conversations to discuss the questions we all have about our place in the world. Follow us on Instagram @ReligionMadeMeDoIt Follow us on Twitter @ReligionMadeMe Have a question or comment you want us to discuss on the show? email us at religionmademedoit@gmail.com

    RMMDI #20 - Satan Saunters Pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2020 49:50


    In this weeks episode, Raquelle and Brynna discuss the story of Job, and the nature of suffering as it is depicted in the Bible. Religion Made Me Do It is committed to making everyone feel comfortable talking about religion-good and bad, and having open and honest conversations to discuss the questions we all have about our place in the world. Follow us on Instagram @ReligionMadeMeDoIt Follow us on Twitter @ReligionMadeMe Have a question or comment you want us to discuss on the show? email us at religionmademedoit@gmail.com

    RMMDI #19 - Religion at the Dinner Table

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2020 66:12


    During the holiday season, many of us have to face uncomfortable conversations about religion while gathering at the dinner table with our extended families. In this weeks episode, Raquelle and Brynna discuss whether or not it's okay to engage in these conversations, and how their relationships with family members have been affected by discussions about religion. Religion Made Me Do It is committed to making everyone feel comfortable talking about religion-good and bad, and having open and honest conversations to discuss the questions we all have about our place in the world. Follow us on Instagram @religionmademedoit Follow us on Twitter @religionmademe Have a question or comment you want us to discuss on the show? DM us on instagram or twitter, or send us an email at religionmademedoit@gmail.com

    RMMDI #18 - Religion and Relationships pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2020 33:40


    In this week's episode, Brynna and Raquelle discuss the role of religion in romantic relationships, and how it can positively or negatively impact your relationship with your partner. Religion Made Me Do It is committed to making everyone feel comfortable talking about religion-good and bad, and having open and honest conversations to discuss the questions we all have about our place in the world. Have a question or comment you want us to discuss on the show? Email us at religionmademedoit@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram or Twitter.

    RMMDI #17 - Religion and Relationships Pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2020 31:40


    In this week's episode, Brynna and Raquelle discuss the role of religion in romantic relationships, and how it can positively or negatively impact your relationship with your partner. Religion Made Me Do It is committed to making everyone feel comfortable talking about religion-good and bad, and having open and honest conversations to discuss the questions we all have about our place in the world. Have a question or comment you want us to discuss on the show? Email us at religionmademedoit@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram or Twitter.

    RMMDI #16 - Is A Pumpkin a Fruit?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 39:17


    In this week's spooky special, Raquelle and Brynna discuss the pagan origins of halloween and how christian influence turned the holiday into what it is today. Religion Made Me Do It is committed to making everyone feel comfortable talking about religion-good and bad, and having open and honest conversations to discuss the questions we all have about our place in the world. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/religionmademedoit/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/religionmademe?s=20

    RMMDI #15 - Jacob, Rachel, and Leah

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 72:28


    In episode 15, Brynna and Raquelle discuss the story of Jacob, Rachel, and Leah. They focus primarily on how the women in the story are treated and how this story has shaped people's views of marriage and relationships. Religion Made Me Do It is committed to making everyone feel comfortable talking about religion-good and bad, and having open and honest conversations to discuss the questions we all have about our place in the world. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/religionmademedoit/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/religionmademe?s=20

    RMMDI #14 - The Chosen One: Some Serious Morpheus Shit

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2020 48:13


    If you've ever seen the Matrix, you understand how much power the so called "chosen one" can have. This week Brynna and Raquelle discuss the toxic "chosen by God" mentality that has plagued the world since the beginning.

    RMMDI #13 - Raisin' a Joyful Noise

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2020 39:57


    Welcome to Religion Made Me Do It, where apparently we are music critics! Join us in reviewing songs for the "Christian Youth" while discussing the underwhelming meaning behind the lyrics focused on the "Christian Truth?". Religion Made Me Do It is committed to making everyone feel comfortable talking about religion-good and bad, and having open and honest conversations to discuss the questions we all have about our place in the world. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/religionmademedoit/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/religionmademe?s=20

    RMMDI #12 - Virginity Rocks, Sexism Does Not pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2020 51:41


    In episode 12, Brynna and Raquelle continue to discuss the toxic ideology behind virginity in the Bible and within the church.

    RMMDI #11 - Virginity Rocks, Sexism Does Not pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2020 38:29


    In episode 11, Brynna and Raquelle discuss the toxic ideology behind virginity in the Bible and within the church. Religion Made Me Do It is committed to making everyone feel comfortable talking about religion-good and bad, and having open and honest conversations to discuss the questions we all have about our place in the world. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/religionmademedoit/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/religionmademe?s=20

    RMMDI #10 - Messiah with a Mullet pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2020 59:13


    In the second part, Raquelle and Brynna cover the siege of Waco and the Branch Davidians. They also discuss the atrocities that were committed on April 19th of 1992 in which 79 Branch Davidians were killed in the name of law, order and religion. Religion Made Me Do It is committed to making everyone feel comfortable talking about religion-good and bad, and having open and honest conversations to discuss the questions we all have about our place in the world. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/religionmademedoit/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/religionmademe?s=20

    RMMDI #9 - Messiah With A Mullet Pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2020 30:31


    In this weeks episode, Brynna and Raquelle explore the turbulent life of cult leader David Koresh. Buckle up for the tragedy of Waco and the Branch Davidians and how David Koresh led them into a dangerous religion. Religion Made Me Do It is committed to making everyone feel comfortable talking about religion-good and bad, and having open and honest conversations to discuss the questions we all have about our place in the world. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/religionmademedoit/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/religionmademe?s=20

    RMMDI #8 - Hail Satan! pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2020 63:09


    In part 2, Raquelle and Brynna delve into the irony of modern day Satanism, and how it tends to be viewed by the public, in Pop-Culture and other religions. Religion Made Me Do It is committed to making everyone feel comfortable talking about religion-good and bad, and having open and honest conversations to discuss the questions we all have about our place in the world. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/religionmademedoit/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/religionmademe?s=20

    RMMDI #7 - Hail Satan! pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2020 58:42


    Get your horns ready, because in episode 7 Raquelle and Brynna explore the religion of Satanism. Get ready to learn about the origins, history and values of satanism and the uproar this religion has caused. Religion Made Me Do It is committed to making everyone feel comfortable talking about religion-good and bad, and having open and honest conversations to discuss the questions we all have about our place in the world. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/religionmademedoit/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/religionmademe?s=20

    RMMDI #6 - Make Your Own Damn Sandwich, A Commentary on Veggie Tales

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2020 66:01


    In the sixth installment of RMMDI, Brynna and Raquelle review the VeggieTales retelling of the age-old story of Esther. In this episode, they tackle the glaring sexism contained in the retelling, discuss whether such stories are age appropriate or dilute the historical value to be gleaned, and give their thoughts on perhaps the most important part: the cheesy musical numbers. Religion Made Me Do It is committed to making everyone feel comfortable talking about religion-good and bad, and having open and honest conversations to discuss the questions we all have about our place in the world. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/religionmademedoit/

    RMMDI #5 - Not A Fan Of White Jesus Ft. Jordon Washington

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2020 112:52


    This weeks episode, Raquelle and Brynna decide to cover the important topic of Race, and more specifically: race in the church. They are joined by longtime friend and fellow activist Jordon Washington, a man of color who has a lot to say about his relationship with god, racism and racism in the church. Religion Made Me Do It is committed to making everyone feel comfortable talking about religion-good and bad, and having open and honest conversations to discuss the questions we all have about our place in the world. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/religionmademedoit/

    RMMDI #4 - Un-Bricking The Trauma Wall, with Mikayla Elias

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2020 84:57


    Brynna and Raquelle invite their friend Mikayla to discuss her experiences with being queer and growing up in a conservative christian family. Religion Made Me Do It is committed to making everyone feel comfortable talking about religion-good and bad, and having open and honest conversations to discuss the questions we all have about our place in the world. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/religionmademedoit/ Follow Mikayla on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crybabyaudiotn/

    RMMDI #3 - God Has A God Complex

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2020 57:14


    In the third installment of Religion Made Me Do It, Brynna and Raquelle tackle the age old story of Adam and Eve. Although this story is exemplified and respected throughout Christianity Raquelle and Brynna discuss the discrepancies in this story and give their hot take on the fall of man. Religion Made Me Do It is committed to making everyone feel comfortable talking about religion-good and bad-and having open and honest conversations to discuss the questions we all have about our place in the world. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/religionmademedoit/ Snake on a Blanket: https://youtu.be/GHSD8EW0gNo

    RMMDI #2 - Noah's Midlife Crisis and a Pleasing Aroma

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2020 56:44


    In the second episode, Raquelle and Brynna take the story of Noah's ark-the Biblical "redemption" of the Earth. The discussion tackles the questions we've all had: where the hell did they all fit? What about the dinosaurs? And the notorious fish-flap. Enjoy. Religion Made Me Do It is committed to making everyone feel comfortable talking about religion-good and bad, and having open and honest conversations to discuss the questions we all have about our place in the world. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/religionmademedoit/

    RMMDI #1 - Elvis Is The Standard, An Introduction

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2020 26:50


    Welcome to the first episode of RMMDI with hosts Raquelle and Brynna. In the first episode Raquelle and Brynna give you a warm welcome to RMMDI and our open discussion on religion and our personal experiences. Religion Made Me Do It is committed to making everyone feel comfortable talking about religion-good and bad, and having open and honest conversations to discuss the questions we all have about our place in the world. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/religionmademedoit/

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