Podcast appearances and mentions of blake chastain

Ken welcomes back to the podcast the originator of the hashtag that launched a movement: #exvangelical, Blake Chastain. They discuss his new book, Exvangelical and Beyond: How American Christianity Went Radical and the Movement Fighting Back. An undergraduate at an evangelical university in Central Indiana, Blake had questions - about the Bible, the exclusive truth claims, the identification with conservative politics, the indifference to Earth care, to race, to social justice, and finally, the full-on embrace of MAGA Trumpism. It was a crisis of faith. When his hashtag went viral, CBS called him for a life-changing interview. Blake started The Exvangelical Podcast. In a wide-ranging conversation, Ken and Blake explore the history of evangelicalism and the contributing factors that have led to the evangelicalism we know today. SHOW NOTESPurchase Blake's Book on AmazonBecome a Patron | Ken's Substack Page | Writer's BlockSupport the show

In an episode that was recorded two days after the Trump victory, and less than 200 days from the next Australian Federal Election, this episode could not be more important or timely. In it, I chat to Blake Chastain, who launched the Exvangelical Podcast back in 2016 as he talks about his new book "Exvangelical and Beyond: How American Christianity Went Radical and the Movement That's Fighting Back." We have long known that, where America goes religiously and politically, the western world tends to follow. In line with this, strains of Christian Nationalism, even white Christian nationalism, and other forms of fringe and extreme right-wing politics has spiked both here and overseas.  Its one to pay attention to. Make sure you give it a listen. And if you're in Australia in the political scene, make sure you take the warnings and the advice seriously.  www.blakechastain.com https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/747796/exvangelical-and-beyond-by-blake-chastain/ Instagram @brchastian_

Subscribe for $5.99 a month to get bonus content most Mondays, bonus episodes every month, ad-free listening, access to the entire 700-episode archive, Discord access, and more: https://axismundi.supercast.com/ Los Angeles Event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1027970416187?aff=oddtdtcreator San Diego Event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1030505227877?aff=oddtdtcreator In this episode, Brad sits down with Blake Chastain, creator of the #exvangelical movement, to explore the growing community of people who have left evangelicalism. They discuss the origins of the #exvangelical hashtag, coined by Blake, and its role in giving voice to those disillusioned with evangelical institutions. Together, they examine the reasons people have left — from issues like sexism and racism to political conservatism — and how these individuals have found solidarity and community in the exvangelical movement. Blake also shares insights from his new book, Exvangelical and Beyond, where he delves into the enduring impact of this movement and what it means for the future. This episode offers a thought-provoking look at how former evangelicals are reclaiming their stories and challenging powerful institutions in meaningful ways. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/StraightWhiteJC Order Brad's book: https://bookshop.org/a/95982/9781506482163 Check out BetterHelp and use my code SWA for a great deal: www.betterhelp.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we have Blake Chastain on the show to talk about his new book, Exvangelical and Beyond! In addition to being the host of the Exvangelical podcast and Blake is the originator of the exvangelical hashtag and his book charts the history of evangelicalism, its dissenters, and where we might be going next. It is a delightful conversation that we are very happy to share with you. Welcome to the REVcovery Room! You can order Blake's book right here We now have a Discord now for our Patrons! You can join here: Patreon.com/revcovery This podcast is edited by Leon Karagoezian. You can find out more here: @leonkstudio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this conversation, Tim and Blake Chastain discuss the origins and implications of the exvangelical movement, exploring how American Christianity has radicalized over the years. They delve into the role of social media in facilitating deconstruction, the historical context of evangelicalism, and the intersection of race and faith. Chapters 03:08 The Origins of Exvangelical Movement 05:53 The Role of Social Media in Deconstruction 09:14 Historical Context of American Christianity 12:04 The Radicalization of American Christianity 14:59 The Intersection of Race and Evangelicalism 17:49 The Conservative Resurgence in the SBC 21:09 Defining Evangelicalism and Fundamentalism 24:00 The Future of Exvangelicalism 27:13 Personal Reflections on Faith and Identity Blake's Book | Exvangelical and Beyond: How American Christianity Went Radical and the Movement That's Fighting Back Blake's Website | blakechastain.com _______________________________ REGISTER TO VOTE If you'd like to support our work, you can DONATE here! Get Tickets to Beer Camp (PROMO: TNEHOBBIT) Follow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals  Subscribe On YouTube @thenewevangelicals The New Evangelicals exists to support those who are tired of how evangelical church has been done before and want to see an authentic faith lived out with Jesus at the center. We are committed to building a caring community that emulates the ways of Jesus by reclaiming the evangelical tradition and embracing values that build a better way forward. If you've been marginalized by your faith, you are welcome here. We've built an empathetic and inclusive space that encourages authentic conversations, connections and faith. Whether you consider yourself a Christian, an exvangelical, someone who's questioning your faith, or someone who's left the faith entirely, you are welcome here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blake Chastain, author of The Post-Evangelical Post, talks with Word&Way President Brian Kaylor about his new book Exvangelical and Beyond: How American Christianity Went Radical and the Movement That's Fighting Back. He also discusses racism, consumerism, and Donald Trump. Note: Don't forget to subscribe to our award-winning e-newsletter A Public Witness that helps you make sense of faith, culture, and politics. And order a copy of Baptizing America: How Mainline Protestants Helped Build Christian Nationalism by Brian Kaylor and Beau Underwood. If you buy it directly from Chalice Press, they are offering 33% off the cover price when you use the promo code "BApodcast."

Podcaster and originator of the exvangelical hashtag Blake Chastain returns to the VCW hall to talk about his new book Exvangelical and Beyond: How American Christianity Went Radical and the Movement That's Fighting Back. Buy Blake's Book: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/747796/exvangelical-and-beyond-by-blake-chastain/ Katelyn Beaty article on what "post-Evangelical" means to her: https://katelynbeaty.substack.com/p/what-it-means-to-be-post-evangelical-anxiety Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/vcwpod Dave's second podcast- "Does the Bible Say THAT?": https://open.spotify.com/episode/0a8CCeIvjiFn1lKwKmxNt6?si=H1UswE0VT3m2tmZNFuSC4Q Twitter: @vcwpod Zach- @muzach Dave- @Davejlester Check out Zach's music by going to:  https://muzach.bandcamp.com

In this episode, meet ecologist Mark Easter and host of the podcast Exvangelical Blake Chastain. Hear Mark Easter reflect on his favorite chapter to narrate, learn what Blake Chastain is most excited for listeners to hear, and learn what surprised them both most about recording their audiobooks. The Blue Plate by Mark Easter https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/774476/the-blue-plate-by-mark-easter/9798217017218/ Exvangelical and Beyond by Blake Chastain https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/747796/exvangelical-and-beyond-by-blake-chastain/9780593942390/

This episode of A People's Theology is sponsored by United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities. Receive a $1,000 scholarship when you apply and are admitted: unitedseminary.edu/apeoplestheology Use this link to register for Theology Beer Camp 2024 and use the promo code "MASONGODPOD" to receive $50 off your ticket. Watch full episodes of A People's Theology: https://www.youtube.com/@APeoplesTheology Mason chats with Blake Chastain about why people are leaving evangelicalism. They also chat about the exvangelical movement and his new book, Exvangelical and Beyond: How American Christianity Went Radical and the Movement That's Fighting Back. Guest Bio/Info: Blake Chastain is the host of the podcast Exvangelical and author of Exvangelical and Beyond: How American Christianity Went Radical and the Movement That's Fighting Back. Connect with Blake here: blakechastain.com Twitter: @brchastain Instagram: brchastain_ Buy merch of your favorite tweet of mine: masonmennenga.com/store Patreon: patreon.com/masonmennenga Twitter: @masonmennenga Facebook: facebook.com/mason.mennenga Instagram: masonmennenga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BLAKE'S FINALLY WRITTEN HIS FUCKING BOOK! Get a copy of Exvangelical & Beyond everywhere now! In this conversation, Kevin Garcia and Blake Chastain discuss their friendship and the changes they have witnessed in the exvangelical community over the past decade. They reflect on their personal journeys and the evolution of their work, including Blake's podcast Exvangelical and Kevin's mission to support and uplift queer people. They also explore the concept of community within the exvangelical space and the challenges of finding a sense of belonging after leaving evangelicalism. The conversation touches on themes of trauma, reform, and the need for diverse and inclusive spaces. In this conversation, Kevin Garcia and Blake Chastain discuss the need for alternative institutions in response to institutional power, the importance of community and friendship, the process of deconstruction and changing beliefs, and the power of hope and imagination. They also explore the themes of history, curiosity, and travel. Blake Chastain's book, Exvangelical and Beyond, is highlighted as a valuable resource for understanding the history of evangelicalism and the experiences of exvangelicals. The conversation is filled with insightful and thought-provoking moments. Follow Blake @brchastain and at BlakeChastain.com Follow my work @thekevingarcia & theKevinGaracia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The New Abnormal, hosts Danielle Moodie and Andy Levy react to North Carolina gubernatorial campaign of Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson and his pornography bombshell. Plus! Blake Chastain, host of the Powers and Principalities podcast and writer of the Post-Evangelical Post newsletter is here to tell us all about his new book and the rise in power of white evangelical Christians inside the Republican party. Then, activist and recovering addict Ryan Hampton joins us to tell us all about his new book, “Fentanyl Nation: Toxic Politics and America's Failed War on Drugs.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's guest Blake Chastain is the host of the podcast Exvangelical, writer of the newsletter The Post-Evangelical Post, and cofounder of Irreverent Media Group, a podcast collective and content network that highlights diverse voices doing work for post/ex-evangelical audiences. In 2016, he started the hashtag #exvangelical, coining what would become a common term for a person who has left evangelical Christianity. Chastain's work and advocacy have been featured in publications such as The New York Times, Newsweek, VICE, and The New Republic. He lives in Illinois with his wife and daughter. Get all the info about Blake and find where to follow him around the web at BlakeChastain.com And find all the places to order his book HERE Exvangelical and Beyond by Blake Chastain: 9780593717073 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books If you enjoy listening to the show, please consider heading over to Apple podcasts (or wherever you subscribe) to rate and review us. If you really enjoy the show, we would love to see you in our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/ThereafterPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ! Also, look for us on social media and shoot us a message to say hello, or chat with us in Twitter spaces on Tuesday mornings in deconstruction coffee hour! Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ThereafterPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@CortlandCoffey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ThePursuingLife⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ThereafterPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@CortlandCoffey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ThePursuingLife

Long before most of us were a glint in the eye of today's deconstruction world, Blake Chastain created the Exvangelical hashtag and Facebook group, giving the world the title and the framework for the good, bad, and the ugly of all things related to deconstruction. He also started the Irreverent Media Group bringing together so many great podcasts like the Dirty Rotten Church Kids, Straight White American Jesus, Go Home Bible, You're Drunk, God Has Not Given, Speaking in Church, and of course, the mothership: Exvangelical. These podcasts, that Facebook group, and the hashtag were the bedrock of the deconstruction world. Since then, as you'll hear me rant about, many more voices have entered the fray, some of them great, some of them...not so great. But however you feel about White former pastors with tattoos taking up too much space, Blake has written an incredible book, Exvangelical and Beyond, giving the history of both evangelicalism and our current movement away from it. Compared to some insipid influencers just telling you that racism and homophobia are bad, Blake's book is an actual pillar of information and truth. Chapel Probation is part of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dauntless Media Collective⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dauntless Media Discord ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for more conversation with all the podcast communities. Scott's book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Asian-American-Apostate- Losing Religion and Finding Myself at an Evangelical University⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is available now! Music by Scott Okamoto, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jenyi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Azeem Khan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shin Kawasaki⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wingo Shackleford⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chapel Probation Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to support Scott and for bonus content.  Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chapel Probation Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ group to continue the conversations. Follow Scott on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can subscribe to Scott's newsletter and learn more about the book, the blog, and performances at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rscottokamoto.com⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scott-okamoto/support

In this bonus episode Leah and Andrew talk with Blake Chastain, the first person to use "exvangelical" as a hashtag (and host of the Exvangelical podcast) about his book, "Exvangelical and Beyond: How American Christianity Went Radical and the Movement That's Fighting Back." He shares about his time as a "bookstore guy" and how the academic concepts of "counter public" and "hyperobject" are helpful in understanding what's happening in American evangelicalism. In the Patreon-only version of this episode, he also shares a story about a song that left him temporarily paralyzed at work once. Plus we discuss not one, but two different songs by Ray Boltz. Do you have a Christian rock story to tell? Leave us a message at (629) 777-6336.If you want more seasons of Rock That Doesn't Roll, you can support us on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/rtdrYou can connect with us on Instagram or by emailing RTDRpod@gmail.comSign up for our Substack to keep up with show developments.Buy RTDR merch here.

This week we sit down with Blake Chastain to talk about his new book Exvangelical and Beyond! Its a fantastic conversation covering how we got here, the stakes of the current cultural climate, and where we go from here. You can preorder it here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/exvangelical-and-beyond-how-american-christianity-went-radical-and-the-movement-that-s-fighting-back-blake-chastain/21144450?ean=9780593717073 We now have a Discord now for our Patrons! You can join here: Patreon.com/gohomebible This podcast is edited by Elizabeth Nordenholt from Podcat Audio: https://elizabethnordenholt.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Just a quick finale to an amazing season. Thank you to everyone who came on Chapel Probation and thank you to everyone who has tuned in. Asian American Apostate: Losing Religion and Finding Myself at an Evangelical University is coming out soon, so stay tuned for pre-orders. Apologies to Blake Chastain for this Moonlight moment where I gave him the Chapel Probation award, but I gotta give it to Asbury. Warning: Unpopular Opinion herein. See everyone in Season 3 which should fire up in April! Chapel Probation is part of the Dauntless Media Collective Join the Dauntless Media Discord for more conversation with all the podcast communities. Music by Scott Okamoto, Jenyi, and Shin Kawasaki and Wingo Shackleford Join the Chapel Probation Patreon to support Scott and for bonus content. Join the Chapel Probation Facebook group to continue the conversations. Follow Scott on Instagram and Twitter and Substack You can subscribe to Scott's newsletter and learn more about the book, the blog, and performances at rscottokamoto.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/scott-okamoto/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/scott-okamoto/support

Welcome to Part 3 of Streams of Resistance, a Wayward Wanderer special limited series. In this episode, we dive into Christian Nationalism, their favored methods and recent successes, the exvangelical movement, what to expect, and how we can fight back featuring Blake Chastain, writer of the Post-Exvangelical Post newsletter and host of the Exvangelical and Powers & Principalities podcasts.

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

"Exvangelical is a social movement of people who have left evangelicalism, especially white evangelical churches in the United States, for atheism, agnosticism, progressive Christianity, or any other religious belief, or lack thereof. The hashtag #exvangelical was coined by Blake Chastain in 2016 to make 'a safe space for people to find solidarity with others who have gone through similar experiences.'"*In this episode I respond to a video from an "ex-vangelical" and try to view her objections to Christianity through a nuanced lens with sympathy but also an eye to lies that people believe about God as well as abuses/failures of the ChurchFollow my ministry with InFaith by going to:https://www.facebook.com/DennisInFaithIf you have any questions or comments that you'd like me to address you can shoot me an email to dennissutherby@infaith.orgAnd if you'd like to support my ministry with InFaith you can text the word "discipleship" to 41444 or head over to https://infaith.org/dennis-sutherby and give there. Theme Music:Overseas by Vlad Gluschenko | https://soundcloud.com/vgl9Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_USEpisode image credit:Illustration by Mallory Rentsch / Source Images: Zayne Grantham Design / Lightstock*Taken from Wikipedia Support the show

Dr. Bradley Onishi is a man on the rise. His podcast, Straight White American Jesus, which he co-hosts with Dr. Daniel Miller, is one of the most popular shows in the politics and religion category. Brad's book, Preparing for War- The Extremist History of White Christian Nationalism and What Comes Next is already a best-seller on Amazon during its presale days, and it's out today, January 3, 2023. It's a book that should be required reading to all who care about the state of this country. We talk about Brad's time as a student at APU, and note how the white nationalist culture of the early 2000's grew into the nightmare of MAGA Nation. And we talk about our heritage as Japanese Americans and how evangelical culture made us ashamed of who we are. We're all good now, and learning and growing still, but it's tough looking back at what we once were. We do settle a score from earlier this season when Blake Chastain and I called out Brad to outdo Blake's chapel probation story, so you can hear the results of the contest now. It was a close one, but I think I made the correct ruling. Let me know if you disagree. Chapel Probation is part of the Dauntless Media Collective Music by Scott Okamoto, Jenyi, and Shin Kawasaki and Wingo Shackleford Join the Chapel Probation Patreon to support Scott and for bonus content. Join the Chapel Probation Facebook group to continue the conversations. Follow Scott on Instagram and Twitter You can subscribe to Scott's newsletter and learn more about the book, the blog, and performances at rscottokamoto.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/scott-okamoto/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/scott-okamoto/support

Blake Chastain created the ExVangelical hashtag and helped start a movement that has grown into what is now known as the "deconstruction" movement. Through this community on both twitter and in real life, I've met so many super cool people, including Blake, who I consider a friend today. Someday we'll hang in person, but this episode actually has me wondering if we might BE the same person in some sort of mishap with the space/time continuum. Until we get that sorted out, this episode has Blake talking his time at Indiana Wesleyan University where he began deconstructing from evangelical christianity. He had some great professors who challenge him and inspired him, and he had the typical professors who seemed as interested in fundamentalist indoctrination as teaching their subjects. But Blake has forged his own path of not just deconstruction, but decolonization, as he speaks often about his recognition of privilege as a White man and pushes back at White supremacy and complimentarianism. This episode begins with another meeting of the Asian American Secret Society with Brad Onishi and Nate Nakao and I discussing whether or not to let a new member into the group, Veterans of Culture Wars co-host, Zach Malm. I should have probably written a script for this one, but we had fun just vamping improv-style. Chapel Probation is part of the Dauntless Media Collective Music by Scott Okamoto, Jenyi, and Shin Kawasaki and Wingo Shackleford Join the Chapel Probation Patreon to support Scott and for bonus content. Join the Chapel Probation Facebook group to continue the conversations. Follow Scott on Instagram and Twitter You can subscribe to Scott's newsletter and learn more about the book, the blog, and performances at rscottokamoto.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/scott-okamoto/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/scott-okamoto/support

Zach Malm came from a family prominent in the Vineyard church world and went to Seattle Pacific University where he was sorely disappointed in both the theological depth and the academic rigor. He ended up seeking these things at a new startup church called Mars Hill. Yes, that Mars Hill. The good news Is that Zach would eventually be credited with bringing Mars Hill down when he revealed to the world that a misogynistic asshole posting on the church website was none other than head pastor Mark Driscoll, himself. He deconstructed during the Trump era and now is a co-host of the Veterans of Culture Wars podcast. You can hear more about Zach's epic tale of taking down Mars Hill Church on the Full Mutuality Podcast, and his own VCW podcast. Bonus this week: We wrote and recorded a song. It's called, "Jesus Is Cool- A-minor Worship). We joked on the VCW podcast that there weren't any worship songs in A-minor, so we decided to write a deconstruction "worship" song. Mr. ExVangelical, himself, Blake Chastain, joined the choir at the end. The song is up on Scott's soundcloud. Chapel Probation is part of the Dauntless Media Collective Music by Scott Okamoto, Jenyi, and Shin Kawasaki and Wingo Shackleford Join the Chapel Probation Patreon to support Scott and for bonus content. Join the Chapel Probation Facebook group to continue the conversations. Follow Scott on Instagram and Twitter You can subscribe to Scott's newsletter and learn more about the book, the blog, and performances at rscottokamoto.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/scott-okamoto/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/scott-okamoto/support

Hey friends we have a bit of a different episode today; we are doing a crossover podcast with Blake Chastain of Exvangelical! In this episode we talk a bit about burnout in the ministry and in influencer culture as well as some ways we can deal with being chronically online. We hope you enjoy it and find it helpful in your REVcovery. Welcome once again to the REVcovery Room! If you would like to join a community of like minded people check out our Patreon: patreon.com/revcovery If you would like to see us live we will be at Theology Beer Camp in Chapel Hill, NC on October 13-15. If you use the code "REVcovery" you get $50 off your registration fee. Sign up here www.TheologyBeer.Camp This podcast is edited by Elizabeth Nordenholt from Podcat Audio: https://elizabethnordenholt.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello, and welcome to Exvangelical. I'm your host, Blake Chastain. I know there's a lot going on. I know that the recent Supreme Court rulings are beyond discouraging - they are harmful for so many people, and a decision that could lead to the downfall of Roe is expected as soon as tomorrow. But multiple things happen all at once, and because of our interconnectedness, we feel them all. But I want to isolate one event happening right now and say: Happy Pride - especially to those born and raised in conservative evangelicalisms. Thank you for being here and being you. Listen to LGBTQ+ voices that have appeared on Exvangelical. Subscribe to The Post-Evangelical Post newsletter - for free, or $4/6/8 per month. 25% of net proceeds are donated to White Homework and The Religious Exemption Accountability Project. Exvangelical is a production of The Post-Evangelical Post, LLC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(00:00-4:51): Brian and Aubrey discussed Leah MarieAnn Klett's Christian Post article, “SBC Pres. Ed Litton gives update on sex abuse investigation: 'We need to remain very sober.'” (4:51-14:40): Dr. Wayne Johnson, Provost of Trinity International University and Associate Professor of Biblical and Pastoral Theology at TEDS, joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about the mission of Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and the EXPLORE Open House on Monday February 28th. Register for the EXPLORE Open House on Monday 2/28 at tiu.edu/exploreteds    Learn more about TEDS at tiu.edu/divinity/ (14:40-24:16): Brian and Aubrey talked about setting cell phone boundaries for their kids. (24:16-33:21): Brian and Aubrey reflected on the life of Jane Marczewski and discussed Emily McFarlan Miller's Religion News Service article, “Nightbirde, who shared music, message of hope on ‘America's Got Talent,' dies at 31.” (33:21-43:29): Andy Carr, Vice President of Development and Marketing for Feed My Starving Children, joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about the impact of FMSC around the world and career opportunities available at FMSC.  Learn more about Feed My Starving Children and donate at fmsc.org and check out career opportunities at fmsc.org/about-us/careers (43:29-53:16): Brian and Aubrey commented on Blake Chastain's Religion News Service opinion article, “Evangelicals must stop consulting themselves for guidance.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey friends this is a special week on the pod as we welcome Blake Chastain to the open bar that is Go Home Bible; You're Drunk. For those of you that don't know Blake is the creator of the Exvangelical Podcast and if you have ever used that hashtag you have him to thank for coining and popularizing it. He also helped found Irreverent Media Group which is one of the reasons this podcast exists! Blake is on the pod today to talk a bit about the relationship between evangelicalism and capitalism and you better have a drink in hand because those roots go super deep. We also dive into the cultural phenomenon that is the bearded theobro, how Dwight L. Moody sold out, and why you have German anarchists to thank for the 8 hour work day. It's a delight, hope you enjoy. This podcast is edited by Elizabeth Nordenholt from Podcat Audio: https://elizabethnordenholt.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#exvangelical and all that Episode #40 welcomes Blake Chastain who coined the #exvangelical hashtag alongside the launch of the Exvangelical podcast in July 2016. Exvangelical conversations and communities have proliferated online across social networks like Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and Reddit. Blake Chastain is host of the Exvangelical and Powers & Principalities podcasts, and writer of The Post-Evangelical Post newsletter. He is also writing a book with Convergent, an imprint of Penguin Random House. "Exvangelical" functions as both a way to find others who have left white evangelical beliefs and communities behind, as well as a helpful frame for criticizing white evangelical institutions and practices. It is not a wholesale replacement of evangelicalism, but a shared starting point--it acknowledges that we are rooted in similar experiences, and celebrates the new and diverse ways people find to flourish. Show Notes Rohadi's Intro Welcome Blake and a brief history of #exvangelical (4:00 mins) Story out of white evangelicalism. (13 mins) Processing I.D. and leaving toxic church traditions (33 mins) Giving new life to new ideas (37 mins) Deconstruct where does Jesus fit? (43 mins) Community in a deconstructed age (52 mins) Faith in a Fresh Vibe connect points: Rohadi.com | Twitter | Instagram Intro and Outro are tracks from Drew Brown's album, "Hymns for the Architect."  http://www.drewbrownmusic.com/.

Blake Chastain, host of the popular podcast Exvangelical, joins us to discuss his faith story and what Evangelicals (and others) get wrong about Exvangelicals, how faith shifts impact identity, relationships, parenting, and more. Plus, Blake and Zach discuss the music of Dave Bazan, and what it's meant to them during their faith journeys. Follow Blake Chastain on Twitter: @brchastain Listen to the Exvangelical podcast: https://www.exvangelicalpodcast.com/ Further Reading: Marlene Winnell - Leaving the Fold: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BD5ILAW/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 Jamie Lee Finch - You Are Your Own: https://www.amazon.com/You-Are-Your-Own-Christianity-ebook/dp/B07TDNMK8K/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=jamie+lee+finch&qid=1634453407&s=digital-text&sr=1-2 Pedro the Lion/Dave Bazan Songs mentioned on the podcast: "People" - https://pedrothelion.bandcamp.com/track/people-2 "The Secret of the Easy Yoke" - https://pedrothelion.bandcamp.com/track/secret-of-the-easy-yoke "Hard to Be" - https://pedrothelion.bandcamp.com/track/hard-to-be "Foregone Conclusions" - https://pedrothelion.bandcamp.com/track/forgone-conclusions "The Fleecing" - https://pedrothelion.bandcamp.com/track/the-fleecing "Slow and Steady Wins the Race" - https://pedrothelion.bandcamp.com/track/slow-and-steady-wins-the-race "Bands With Managers" - https://pedrothelion.bandcamp.com/track/bands-with-managers Semler: T.G.F.T. EP - https://open.spotify.com/album/5JAeOD4hK5JY33KXOueTk7?si=RHTpfNqSTWSh44aOrpLUsA Preacher's Kid - https://open.spotify.com/album/20lA7mlCMab9U1jhRusPEI?si=RB9lYg1tTC-CjhR5pbEIqw -Check out Zach's music by going to: https://muzach.bandcamp.com -Read Dave's occasional blogging at: www.dangeroushope.wordpress.com Twitter: @vcwpod Zach- @muzach Dave- @Davejlester Podcast music by Zach Malm Logo by Zach Malm

In this episode, Corey talks to Blake Chastain who founded #Exvangelical and is a thought leader on deconstruction and the exvangelical movement.    Contend with our guest: On Twitter: @brchastain  Web: postevangelicalpost.substack.com   Contend with us:  On Insta: @existentialpodcast Web: coreyevanleak.com 

Blake Chastain, host of #Exvangelical and Powers and Principalities, and the author of a recent piece on the recent Christianity Today podcast on the downfall of Mars Hill, stops by to talk about why religious leaders and thinkers refuse to listen to ex-evangelicals. He and Brad discuss the excuses that the Christianity Today podcast and other sources make about why people leave high demand religions. What becomes clear throughout the conversation is that the refusal to listen is a refusal to self-reflect on the issues within church communities and religious traditions. For an ad-free premium feed, https://irreverent.supportingcast.fm/straight-white-american-jesus-premium. Use code SWAJ for 60% off the monthly rate! Use code SWAJyear for $12 off the annual membership! All patrons receive an ad-free experience too! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://swaj.supportingcast.fm

(00:00-9:06): Why is 2021 the year of the “Great Resignation?” Brian and Aubrey talked about this and discussed the following articles:  “The ‘Great Resignation' is likely to continue, as 55% of Americans anticipate looking for a new job” “The No. 1 reason people want to change careers is better work-life balance. How to make the switch” (9:06-26:00): Morgan Lee, Christianity Today's Global Media Manager and the Host of the Quick to Listen podcast, joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about her article, “Was Afghanistan Worthwhile or Wasted? Christians Lament, Pray, and Learn as Taliban Retakes Control” and the Quick to Listen podcast episode, “‘My Heart Is Broken': An Afghan Pastor Grapples with the US Withdrawal.” Check out Morgan's articles and her podcast at christianitytoday.com and connect with her on Twitter at @Mepaynl (26:00-34:35): Brian and Aubrey talked about the important role music plays in worship. They also commented on Daniel Silliman's Christianity Today article, “1 out of 3 New Guitars Are Purchased for Worship Music.” (34:35-43:38): Can someone be a spiritual leader without believing in God? Brian and Aubrey talked about this and discussed Amanda Casanova's ChristianHeadlines.com article, “Harvard University Elects Atheist as New Chief Chaplain.” (43:38-52:43): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on Blake Chastain's Religion News Service article, “Evangelicals: You're still not really listening to what exvangelicals are saying.” (52:43-1:01:17):How does God use our weakness for His glory? Brian and Aubrey talked about this and unpacked Scott Sauls' blog post, “Tired? Damaged? Regrets? God Wants to Recruit You.”  (1:01:17-1:10:11): Brian and Aubrey talked about friendship and discussed Bronwyn Lea's Propel Women article, “One Question to Take Your Friendships to the Next Level.”  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blake Chastain, a member of the new podcast collective, Irreverent Media, joins Dr. Robyn and Rev. Anna for a big announcement. We are thrilled to share that the Activist Theology Podcast is the newest addition to IMG (Irreverent Media Group). Blake Chastain is the host of the Exvangelical and Powers & Principalities podcasts, and writer of The Post-Evangelical Post newsletter. Blake coined the #exvangelical hashtag alongside the launch of the Exvangelical podcast in July 2016. Since then, the podcast has been downloaded over 500,000 times, and exvangelical conversations and communities have proliferated online. "Exvangelical" functions as both a way to find others who have left white evangelical beliefs and communities behind, as well as a helpful frame for criticizing white evangelical institutions and practices. It is not a wholesale replacement of evangelicalism, but a shared starting point--it acknowledges that we are rooted in similar experiences, and celebrates the new and diverse ways people find to flourish. To listen to Exvangelical: Click here. To listen to Powers & Principalities: Click here. To learn more about Irreverent Media, click here. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– To support this podcast, please visit https://activistheology.com/give. To follow Activist Theology on Twitter: @activistheology To follow Activist Theology on Instagram: @activistheology To follow Activist Theology on Facebook: @activistheology To be in touch with Dr. Robyn: robyn@activistheology.com or @irobyn To be in touch with Rev. Anna: anna@activistheology.com or @unholyhairetic

Blake Chastain, a member of the new podcast collective, Irreverent Media, joins Dr. Robyn and Rev. Anna for a big announcement. We are thrilled to share that the Activist Theology Podcast is the newest addition to IMG (Irreverent Media Group). Blake Chastain is the host of the Exvangelical and Powers & Principalities podcasts, and writer of The Post-Evangelical Post newsletter. Blake coined the #exvangelical hashtag alongside the launch of the Exvangelical podcast in July 2016. Since then, the podcast has been downloaded over 500,000 times, and exvangelical conversations and communities have proliferated online. "Exvangelical" functions as both a way to find others who have left white evangelical beliefs and communities behind, as well as a helpful frame for criticizing white evangelical institutions and practices. It is not a wholesale replacement of evangelicalism, but a shared starting point--it acknowledges that we are rooted in similar experiences, and celebrates the new and diverse ways people find to flourish. To listen to Exvangelical: Click here. To listen to Powers & Principalities: Click here. To learn more about Irreverent Media, click here. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– To support this podcast, please visit https://activistheology.com/give. To follow Activist Theology on Twitter: @activistheology To follow Activist Theology on Instagram: @activistheology To follow Activist Theology on Facebook: @activistheology To be in touch with Dr. Robyn: robyn@activistheology.com or @irobyn To be in touch with Rev. Anna: anna@activistheology.com or @unholyhairetic

Blake Chastain is back! In this rebroadcast, the creator and host of #Exvangelical, a very popular podcast. It focusses on the stories of people who have been raised in staunch evangelical traditions and then found themselves in a classic “crisis of faith.” Blake created the podcast and then the hashtag - which went viral. It caught the attention of CBS, who produced a documentary entitled “Deconstructing my Religion.” In this podcast, Blake shares his own story and the crisis that led to a period of deconstruction. Blake introduces the new series he has just launched on Christian Nationalism. Blake is the founder of the new association of podcasts called The Irreverent Media Group.  SHOW  NOTES.Support the show (http://thebeachedwhitemale.com)

Making Space for our own spiritual journey often takes us down a path of leaving our familiar religious community and that can leave one feeling disoriented and alone. This week’s Space Maker is Blake Chastain, someone who has spent the last five years connecting people who have the shared story of experiencing a faith shift. Blake is the host of the Exvangelical and Powers & Principalities podcasts and is the writer of The Post-Evangelical Post newsletter. Blake coined the #exvangelical hashtag, alongside the launch of the Exvangelical podcast, in July 2016 and since then, the podcast has been downloaded over 500,000 times. Thanks to Blake, exvangelical conversations and communities have proliferated online. We talk to Blake about why he thinks public conversations about faith shifts are important, why he challenges the system that is stacked in his favor, and the importance of story when it comes to understanding yourself and others. For more on Blake  https://twitter.com/brchastain https://blakechastain.com/  Head to our website for all things Making Spaces: www.makingspacespodcast.com For Making Spaces Merch www.society6.com/makingspacespodcast To Support the Show, Become an Official Space Maker: www.patreon.com/makingspacespodcast Stay in touch and send us an email: makingspacespodcast@gmail.com Follow Us: www.instagram.com/makingspacespodcast Catch us on YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC2opo2WxgCAYwL75xP-uZ5w Catch all things Irreverent on the site: irreverent.fm  This week’s episode was edited by Josephine Jael Jimenez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey y'all! Had a great conversation with Blake Chastain several months ago about the slow merging of evangelicalism and nationalism. We're currently watching evangelicalism in the US move from being a religious or spiritual identifier to a political identifier. For those of us who grew up in white evangelical spaces this isn't surprising. After the election of Barack Obama, white evangelical churches began closing ranks much faster than they had been before. In the 90s and 00s, there was a more room for liberal believers in white evangelical spaces but as the culture wars began to heat up with the election of the first Black (and, according to 25% of Republicans, secret Muslim) president, political "purity tests" became much more frequent. Check out Blake's work! Twitter Substack Exvangelical Podcast Executive Producers Jeffrey Martin Nate Frazier Producer Jillian Cohan Martin Audio Producer and Editor Nash Propst Artwork Slade Sundar www.sladesundar.com Music K.Solis --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/toriglass/message

This week, Josh Flanagan may or may not be drunk while discussing another fun week of comics, the love of classic newspaper comic strips. and the perils of name mispronunciations with Conor Kilpatrick. Running Time: 01:08:00 Pick of the Week: 00:01:03 - Batman Black and White #2 Comics: 00:17:52 - Future State: Superman vs. Imperious Lex #1 00:22:42 - Fantastic Four #28 00:28:12 - Strange Adventures #8 00:32:17 - Post Americana #2 00:37:46 - Marvel #4 00:41:27 - Shang-Chi #5 00:42:25 - Captain Marvel #25 00:43:25 - X-Men #17 Patron Pick: 00:46:14 - Savage Avengers #17 Patron Thanks: 00:52:09 - Gregory Gerads 00:53:28 - Adrian Hosseini Audience Questions: 00:54:35 - Blake Chastain from the Exvangelical podcast wonders if Marvel's endless invasion event storylines are a metaphor. Brought To You By: • iFanboy Patrons - Become one today for as little as $3/month! Or make a one time donation of any amount! • iFanboy T-Shirts and Merch - Show your iFanboy pride with a t-shirt or other great merchandise on Threadless! We've got eight designs! Music: "White Men in Black Suits" Everclear Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ethicist Dr. Gushee returns to the podcast and continues the discussion of his most recent book, After Evangelicalism, The Path to a New Christianity. We talk about the election, the Biden victory, and the 70 million voters who embrace the Trumpian version of reality. He calls it a moral crisis.  Gushee remembers Rachel Held Evans, and gives honorable mention to Blake Chastain and Brad Onishi; we talk about high profile Trumpian evangelicals Paula White, Jerry Falwell, Jr., Robert Jeffress, and Eric Metaxas. Gushee takes issue with Metaxas' version of Bonhoeffer. After a review of the Georgia Senate races, we focus on Gushee's proposal for a new Christian Humanism.  With David's permission, Ken reads a passage from David's new book about Martin Luther (the dominionist) and Erasmus (a Christian humanist). SHOW NOTES.Support the show (http://thebeachedwhitemale.com)

Eric interviews Ben Cremer, a Nazarene pastor in Boise, ID, who wrote a viral Facebook post earlier this year lamenting the state of American Christianity and politics. Eric and Ben discuss his faith journey, the "identity crisis" of the church, and how to engage Millennials, Gen Z, and skeptics. To better understand, or go deeper with, some of the discussion topics, listen to our episodes on "Political Idolatry," "Love and Truth," and "Defining Deconstruction with David." The discussion also touches on "Christian Nationalism." To learn more about it, we highly recommend the podcasts "Powers and Principalities" with Blake Chastain and "Protestants and Politics" with Napp Nazzworth. And of course, sign up for "The Cottage" newsletter from the incredible Diana Butler Bass.

Blake Chastain (Ex-vangelical Podcast! @brchastain!) joins Kevin and Caroline for CARMANIA 2020: A merciful brief festival on the podcast celebrating the life and work of CARMAN.PATREON!Subscribe to our Patreon to get a weekly 2nd Service episode and become a "Patreon saint" ;)GCF - Second Service Patreon!CHARITY:This month we're matching iTunes reviews with donations to GLITS. They need our support right now so please give! Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and we’ll match it with $1. 3000 reviews = $3000 donated!Advertise on Good Christian Fun via Gumball.fm

Blake Chastain is the creator and host of #Exvangelical, a very popular podcast that focusses on the stories of people who have been raised in staunch evangelical traditions and then found themselves in a classic “crisis of faith.” Blake created the podcast and then the hashtag - which went viral. It caught the attention of CBS, who produced a documentary entitled “Deconstructing my Religion.” In this podcast Blake shares his own story and the crisis that led to a period of deconstruction. Blake introduces the new series on he has just launched on Christian Nationalism. SHOW  NOTES.Support the show (http://thebeachedwhitemale.com)

In this episode, Andrew and John can't laugh, can't cry. But they can interview their very special guest! Blake Chastain from Exvangelical Podcast joins us to discuss Christian alternative music, spiritual deconstruction, and toxic elements of white evangelicalism. Then, track by track of the debut Brave Saint Saturn album "So Far From Home." Band and album discussion begins at 1:19:09

On this episode of Backsliders, our special guest is Blake Chastain, writer, producer and host of the popular podcast #Exvangelical. Blake talks with us about his personal journey of deconstruction, how studying the Bible led him to become more socially and politically liberal, and why he decided to start his podcast where he interviews other people who have left Evangelicalism. Other fun topics we touch on include the book “The Heart of the Artist” that Blake had to read when he was on his church’s worship team, why the Christian practice of turning natural human behavior into deviancy is problematic, and why the religious right has been so powerful and effective. NEW NEWS: If you enjoy this podcast and want to hang out with us a little more, we also have a web series titled Backsliders! This show was recently selected by the Tribeca Film Festival! Check out our new episode by clicking here. We hope it makes you laugh and feel less alone! Blake’s LinksTo watch Blake on the CBS documentary Deconstructing My Religion, click here.Listen to Blake’s podcast Exvangelical.Read Blake’s new blog Post Exvangelical Post.Exvangelical WebsitePersonal TwitterPersonal InstagramExvangelical TwitterExvangelical Instagram OUR LINKSBacksliders InstagramBob Billiams Productions InstagramFacebookTwitterKeylee InstagramMicah Instagram CREDITSSound Mixing by Darren AugustusVideography and Photography by Claude CharlesIntro Music "7.2.19" by Chase BurnettOutro Music "Stay Mad" by Chase Burnett ft. Julia NunesTitle Animation/Poster art by Cody WalzelSpecial Thanks to Angie Charles HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT BACKSLIDERSIf you enjoy our show and are able to give, we kindly ask for a donation of your choice via Venmo. Think of it like buying a latte for a friend when you can't leave your house. :)Venmo Donation Link: https://venmo.com/keylee-sudduthPayPal Donation Link: https://paypal.me/bobbilliams FREE WAYS TO SUPPORT BACKSLIDERS If you can't give financially, we understand. Please consider these free things you can do to help our projects reach others! 1) Subscribe to this podcast!2) Leave us a 5-star rating and a one-sentence review!3) Share your favorite episode with your friends or in a group you're a part of! 4) Subscribe to our Youtube Channel and leave us a comment!Thank you so much for your support! WATCH OUR OTHER SHOWSBacksliders the seriesHome the seriesTalk the series REACH OUT We'd love to hear from you directly! Let's talk about what we were raised to believe, where we are now, and how that affects our relationships with others and ourselves! keylee@bbobbilliams.com micah @bobbilliams.com

Brad is joined by guest co-host Blake Chastain, who is host of the Exvangelical Podcast and the Post Evangelical Post newsletter. They discuss a surprising LGBTQ-affirming church in Texas (5:30), the way some white Mainline and Catholic voters prioritize their whiteness over anything else (10:20), and the incident at Baylor University's chapel this week, which shows the toxic effects of envisioning God as a white male (20:15)

Host of the #Exvangelical podcast, Blake Chastain talks about the movement, #progressiveChristianity, seminary, and - dum dum dum - politics. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/Godisgrey/support

In the final episode of 2019, I talk to Holly Laurent (The MEGA Podcast, Live from Here, Tragedy + Time) about Chicago pizza, Christian college, the community of the comedy scene, and how studying the Bible makes fundamentalism crumble. This episode was produced by Jake Lewis. Thank you, Jake!Listen to the MEGA Podcast in the podcast app of your choice.Learn more about MEGA here.Learn more about Holly at her website.Thank you to all my Patrons! Support my work on Patreon.Join the Facebook group here.Follow Blake on Twitter.Follow the show on Instagram.

Chris Stroop and I connect online because we are both #EXvangelicals, which is a term coined by our mutual friend, Blake Chastain, who has a podcast by the same name. It means that evangelicalism is both a shaping influence of our lives and a system we have rejected. Chris has an academic background on Russian history and for now most well known for his writing and hashtag activism, which has been featured in many mainstream news outlets. Chris has been instrumental to me, particularly in lifting some blinders on the ways evangelicalism has controlled the narrative. Part of Chris’s mission, I think, is to help exvangelicals disrupt that narrative, so that we are well represented in the media, and subsequently, in everyday culture. The latest viral trending hashtag that Chris has started is especially relevant to Parenting Forward, it is #ExposeChristinSchools, and was started as a way to boost the stories of people who have been raised in Christian schools. Some stories that have been shared include purity culture teachings, alternative Christian facts on science and history, and political indoctrination. Chris unpacks the history of the Christian school and homeschooling movement and how deregulation of homeschooling from the State has proliferated rampant abuse of children. Links (affiliates): Chris Stroop Twitter - https://twitter.com/C_Stroop Empty the Pews blogpost - http://religiondispatches.org/i-created-the-hashtag-emptythepews-because-its-time-for-evangelicals-to-walk-out-of-toxic-churches/ Spotlight - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1895587/ Mark Ruffalo tweets https://twitter.com/MarkRuffalo/status/901549629506039812 https://twitter.com/MarkRuffalo/status/1079107689316274176 #ExposeChristianSchools - https://chrisstroop.com/2019/01/20/whats-wrong-with-karen-pence-teaching-at-an-anti-lgbtq-christian-school-exposechristianschools-has-your-answer/ Associated press coverage of #ExposeChristianSchools - https://apnews.com/4202bedd44b54572a74dc152dbb65b72 Why the Media Must Not Cede Coverage of Ex-Evangelicals to the Right - https://chrisstroop.com/2019/02/04/setting-the-record-straight-on-exposechristianschools-why-the-media-must-not-cede-coverage-of-ex-evangelicals-to-the-right/ Protestant-Catholic-Jew - https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/chicago/P/bo3640906.html Exvangelical Podcast by Blake Chastain - https://exvangelicalpodcast.com Join us at the Parenting Forward Patreon Team - https://www.patreon.com/cindywangbrandt Parenting Forward - https://amzn.to/2GB6eDB Preorder Bonus Information - https://cindywangbrandt.com/parenting-forward/

Blake Chastain of #Exvangelical Podcast joins Chuck and Brady to discuss his life after.   The Life After Podcast and Community | We Hold Space for Those Leaving Their Faith in a Secret Facebook Group and Slack Channel. thelifeafter.org

In this episode of Sacred Tension, I talk to Exvangelical Podcast host Blake Chastain about recovering from evangelicalism, the importance of ritual, the harms of purity culture, and much more. 

Matt sits down w/ Blake from the Exvangelical Podcast to compare notes on their spiritual paths. College politics, bachelor life, and wisdom tooth surgery make special guest appearances as subject matter...  Join The Facebook Group Download Stems  |eleventyseven| Store/Merch - Rock Candy Recordings Store Website - eleventyseven Listen to Rad Science - Spotify  Signing up for our Mailing List will ensure that you never miss an eleventymoment. More Podcasts on Rock Candy Media Sacred Tension

In this practice, you’re joining Alexis Francisco and Cicia Lee for the meditative experience of Centering Prayer. They describe it as a constant practice of letting go of factors we can’t control in order to get our egos out of the way and be able to show up well to our lives and our work. Origin: Centering Prayer practice is said to be created by Trappist monks in fairly recent history, and draws on a rich lineage in Christian mysticism, particularly in the catholic tradition in Europe through St. John of the Cross, and Teresa of Avila. Primary among these historical lineages is that of the Black tradition of the desert fathers and mothers, religious communities of African Christians who sought to build alternative communities outside of empire, who refused to be ruled and corrupted by the lies and compulsions of the world, and sought a lifestyle devoted to freedom in Christ, and practices to support that. Though this practice has a clear lineage and is deeply rooted in the Christian mystical tradition, and it is also influenced by Buddhist meditation and mindfulness practices. Practice instructions begin at around the 10 minute mark. The steps Alexis and Cicia share are: 1) Choose an anchor word for your practice.2) Settle into a relaxed position and take some deep breaths. Silently introduce your sacred word.3) When you notice yourself get pulled away by thinking, gently return to your sacred word as a gesture of consent to the presence of God.4) At the end of your time of prayer, rest in stillness for a few moments before transitioning to your next activity. You can download the corresponding conversation (episode 33) to hear Alexis and Cicia talk about contemplative activism with Teresa P Mateus. -- ✨ Join our email list to stay in touch!  ✨ Join our email list at www.healingjustice.org -- we’ll be emailing out a PDF of a cool zine we gave away at the Allied Media Conference and CommonBound, and staying in touch over the summer during our season break. -- ABOUT OUR GUESTS Our guests all come to us via the Mystic Soul Project. The Mystic Soul Project is creating spaces that center the voices, teaching, practices, and wisdom of People of Color at the intersections of mysticism, activism & healing. More here: https://www.mysticsoulproject.com/about-us Cicia Lee is an organizer, trainer, and contemplative practitioner. She currently works with Momentum, a training institute and movement incubator supporting organizers across the country to build social movements that can shift the terrain of what's politically possible. She is a 3-wing-4 on the enneagram and a taurus. Alexis Francisco is an an organizer, educator, and currently serves as assistant pastor at New Day United Methodist Church in the Bronx, New York. Alexis' work focuses on centering spirituality and healing praxis in the work of community building and shifting dynamics of power and oppression in the Bronx, New York City and beyond. Teresa P Mateus is one of the cofounders of Mystic Soul, a trauma therapist, and a regular on this podcast. To learn more about Teresa, visit at mysticsoulproject.com-- JOIN THE COMMUNITY: Sign up for the email list at www.healingjustice.org   Social media: Instagram @healingjustice, Healing Justice Podcast on Facebook, & @hjpodcast on Twitter This podcast is 100% volunteer-run. Help cover our costs by becoming a monthly sponsor at www.patreon.com/healingjustice or giving a one time gift here https://secure.squarespace.com/commerce/donate?donatePageId=5ad90c0e03ce64d6028e01bbPlease leave us a positive rating & review in whatever podcast app you’re listening - it all helps!   THANK YOU: Image cover photo by David Leon MorganAudio content editing by Blake Chastain of Exvangelical PodcastMixing and production by Zach Meyer at the COALROOMIntro and Closing music gifted by Danny O’BrienAll visuals contributed by Josiah Werning

Welcome to part 3 of a 3-part collaborative series between the Mystic Soul Project and Healing Justice Podcast! This week, Cicia Lee, Alexis Francisco, and Teresa P Mateus join us to talk about the role of contemplation in activism, queerness in spiritual community, what POC-centered contemplation can look like, lamentation and grief, and how attending to the internal and breaking through illusion *is* a form of action. Download the corresponding practice episode to practice Centering Prayer with Alexis and Cicia. Practice episodes always publish on Thursdays. To hear the rest of the series, download episode 26 to hear from Mystic Soul about POC-centered spirituality, and episode 29 to join the discussion on indigenous reclamation. --- ✨ Join our email list to stay in touch!  ✨ Join our email list at www.healingjustice.org -- we’ll be emailing out a PDF of a cool zine we gave away at the Allied Media Conference and CommonBound, and staying in touch over the summer during our season break. --- ABOUT OUR GUESTS Our guests all come to us via the Mystic Soul Project. The Mystic Soul Project is creating spaces that center the voices, teaching, practices, and wisdom of People of Color at the intersections of mysticism, activism & healing. More here: https://www.mysticsoulproject.com/about-us Cicia Lee is an organizer, trainer, and contemplative practitioner. She currently works with Momentum, a training institute and movement incubator supporting organizers across the country to build social movements that can shift the terrain of what's politically possible. She is a 3-wing-4 on the enneagram and a taurus. Alexis Francisco is an an organizer, educator, and currently serves as assistant pastor at New Day United Methodist Church in the Bronx, New York. Alexis' work focuses on centering spirituality and healing praxis in the work of community building and shifting dynamics of power and oppression in the Bronx, New York City and beyond. Teresa P Mateus is one of the cofounders of Mystic Soul, a trauma therapist, and a regular on this podcast. To learn more about Teresa, visit at mysticsoulproject.com-- JOIN THE COMMUNITY: We need your help to fund this volunteer project! Please help cover our costs by becoming a monthly sponsor at www.patreon.com/healingjustice or giving a single gift at our one-time donation link here: https://secure.squarespace.com/commerce/donate?donatePageId=5ad90c0e03ce64d6028e01bb Sign up for the email list at www.healingjustice.org Social media: Instagram @healingjustice, Healing Justice Podcast on Facebook, & @hjpodcast on Twitter   Please leave a positive rating & review in whatever app you are listening - it all makes a difference! THANK YOU: Content editing by Blake Chastain of Exvangelical PodcastMixing and production by Zach Meyer at the COALROOMIntro and Closing music gifted by Danny O’BrienAll visuals contributed by Josiah Werning

Blake Chastain is the host of the #EXVANGELICAL podcast and it's accompanying movement. You can find the #EXVANGELICAL podcast wherever you normally listen. Blake is on twitter at @brchastain, or visit exvangelicalpodcast.com. Enjoy!

Blake Chastain is very serious about his faith. And that's why he's no longer an evangelical. In this conversation we'll talk about what led him away from the tradition of his youth, and what started as a podcast has turned into a growing online community of people trying to make sense of the subcluture that they survived. ... You can connect with blake across social media @brchastain, and with his podcast @ExvangelicalPod and at www.ExvangelicalPodcast.com ... Learn how you can support this show and content like it by becoming a sustaining partner at www.patreon.com/thekevingarcia Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-tiny-revolution/donations --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tinyrevolution/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Exvangelical’s Blake Chastain joins Niko and Lauren to talk about testimony, sin, and light, which are the only three words in the book of 1 John. Plus: God is love, and Niko’s tight five on ghosts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We were all on holiday, so we didn't record this week. Instead, we thought we'd share with you the hashtags of your favorite episodes. #10 - 036 Rachel Gets Receipts #9 - 017 The Practice of Sight: Ableism with Lisa Gungor #8 - 032 My Planet Was About to Blow Up with Blake Chastain #7 - 034 Mark Driscoll Can Eat a Bag of Dicks says Matt McGraw #6 - 038 You One Scary White Boy with Tony Bedora #5 - 033 Worst Thing I Did Was Kiss a Girl with Sarah Smith #4 - 016 Free Milk: Sex Talk with Barb and Mindy #3 - 031 People Are Going to Hate My Answer with Jamie Lee Finch #2 - 013 Predestined to the Delta Quadrant with Christian Janeway #1 - 018 Ormaxing: Sexual with Hillary McBride   Subscribe and drop us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts: tinyurl.com/sisterds We now have our own Patreon page! Support us at www.patreon.com/twistedsisterds to discuss the episodes in more than 280 characters at a time, get Sisterds swag, and even shape the content of the episodes. Tweet at us @TwistedSisterds Twisted Sisterds is a production of the Inglorious Pasterds Network of podcasts.

Join the Sisterds, with guest host Rachel Sampson, in a discussion about the Enneagram and Exvangelicals - a chat with Blake Chastain. You can find how to contact Blake in our show notes at https://twistedsisterds.wordpress.com/ Twisted Sisterds is a production of the Inglorious Pasterds Network of podcasts. We now have our own Patreon page! Support us at www.patreon.com/twistedsisterds to discuss the episodes in more than 140 characters at a time, get Sisterds swag, and even shape the content of the episodes. Tweet at us @TwistedSisterds @dontsaypolley @beckyseville @rachelssampson (guest host today and in September 2017)