Podcasts about Deconstruction

The Katherine Massey Book Club @ The C.O.W.S. hosts Session 3 on The Memoirs of Robert and Mabel Williams: African American Freedom, Armed Resistance, and International Solidarity. Moving forward from last week's analysis, we continue digging directly into the primary-source reality of Monroe, North Carolina. Recap & Deconstruction of the Benny Montgomery Case: Last week, we unlocked the foundational catalyst of armed self-defense in Monroe: the case of Benny Montgomery. Gus T. found it highly notable and odd that Williams brands Montgomery as being simply "shellshocked" from his World War II combat service. Upon a thorough counter-racist investigation of Montgomery's 1946 conviction and subsequent 1947 execution, Gus exposed that this privileged Black veteran was attacked because his Racist boss refused to relinquish his hard-earned wages and struck him directly in the face. Montgomery executed immediate tactical counter-violence by slitting the Racist's throat and liberating his stolen wages. We detailed the legendary military standoff where Williams and a platoon of armed Black veterans trained high-caliber rifles on a Ku Klux Klan motorcade to protect Montgomery's corpse from desecration—a telling, pivotal moment in Williams' development that is never revisited in the text and is completely omitted from his 1962 book, Negroes With Guns. The Toll of Environmental Racism & Biological Warfare: Furthermore, we deconstructed the severe, physical impact of Environmental Racism on a young Robert F. Williams. Williams admitted to being plagued with frequent, pounding headaches as a child. He detailed living in the segregated Black section of Monroe that was intentionally blanketed with toxic railroad coal soot and heavily inundated with local tobacco plants and constant smoke. We apply counter-racist logic to show how these environmental hazards—compounded daily by the chronic neurological stress of crippling Racism—directly impact a non-white person's biological ability to breathe or maintain a healthy brain-computer. [#TheCOWS17Years](https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/thecows17years?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZajJgIEs5PR9CC5VdXkY9WZPnH-le9y7DO-hpyOtQEM1tRfCEU2JqyYxnhDXjJWr8eQtnKPnULqQ1-Q_g6OAMdUZFufoTIiFz5oZw1fqw9rmqIafRj_L58IynuJ0Fzs5Mykf8bPJ2MsGrDRFQVdroN_&__tn__=q) [#RobertAndMabelWilliams](https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/robertandmabelwilliams?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZajJgIEs5PR9CC5VdXkY9WZPnH-le9y7DO-hpyOtQEM1tRfCEU2JqyYxnhDXjJWr8eQtnKPnULqQ1-Q_g6OAMdUZFufoTIiFz5oZw1fqw9rmqIafRj_L58IynuJ0Fzs5Mykf8bPJ2MsGrDRFQVdroN_&__tn__=q) [#BennyMontgomery](https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/bennymontgomery?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZajJgIEs5PR9CC5VdXkY9WZPnH-le9y7DO-hpyOtQEM1tRfCEU2JqyYxnhDXjJWr8eQtnKPnULqQ1-Q_g6OAMdUZFufoTIiFz5oZw1fqw9rmqIafRj_L58IynuJ0Fzs5Mykf8bPJ2MsGrDRFQVdroN_&__tn__=q) [#ArmedSelfDefense](https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/armedselfdefense?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZajJgIEs5PR9CC5VdXkY9WZPnH-le9y7DO-hpyOtQEM1tRfCEU2JqyYxnhDXjJWr8eQtnKPnULqQ1-Q_g6OAMdUZFufoTIiFz5oZw1fqw9rmqIafRj_L58IynuJ0Fzs5Mykf8bPJ2MsGrDRFQVdroN_&__tn__=q) [#RadioFreeDixie](https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/radiofreedixie?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZajJgIEs5PR9CC5VdXkY9WZPnH-le9y7DO-hpyOtQEM1tRfCEU2JqyYxnhDXjJWr8eQtnKPnULqQ1-Q_g6OAMdUZFufoTIiFz5oZw1fqw9rmqIafRj_L58IynuJ0Fzs5Mykf8bPJ2MsGrDRFQVdroN_&__tn__=q) [#GlobalWhiteSupremacy](https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/globalwhitesupremacy?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZajJgIEs5PR9CC5VdXkY9WZPnH-le9y7DO-hpyOtQEM1tRfCEU2JqyYxnhDXjJWr8eQtnKPnULqQ1-Q_g6OAMdUZFufoTIiFz5oZw1fqw9rmqIafRj_L58IynuJ0Fzs5Mykf8bPJ2MsGrDRFQVdroN_&__tn__=q) [#CounterRacism](https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/counterracism?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZajJgIEs5PR9CC5VdXkY9WZPnH-le9y7DO-hpyOtQEM1tRfCEU2JqyYxnhDXjJWr8eQtnKPnULqQ1-Q_g6OAMdUZFufoTIiFz5oZw1fqw9rmqIafRj_L58IynuJ0Fzs5Mykf8bPJ2MsGrDRFQVdroN_&__tn__=q) [#EnvironmentalRacism](https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/environmentalracism?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZajJgIEs5PR9CC5VdXkY9WZPnH-le9y7DO-hpyOtQEM1tRfCEU2JqyYxnhDXjJWr8eQtnKPnULqQ1-Q_g6OAMdUZFufoTIiFz5oZw1fqw9rmqIafRj_L58IynuJ0Fzs5Mykf8bPJ2MsGrDRFQVdroN_&__tn__=q) [#MonroeNC](https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/monroenc?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZajJgIEs5PR9CC5VdXkY9WZPnH-le9y7DO-hpyOtQEM1tRfCEU2JqyYxnhDXjJWr8eQtnKPnULqQ1-Q_g6OAMdUZFufoTIiFz5oZw1fqw9rmqIafRj_L58IynuJ0Fzs5Mykf8bPJ2MsGrDRFQVdroN_&__tn__=q) [#RacialRealism](https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/racialrealism?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZajJgIEs5PR9CC5VdXkY9WZPnH-le9y7DO-hpyOtQEM1tRfCEU2JqyYxnhDXjJWr8eQtnKPnULqQ1-Q_g6OAMdUZFufoTIiFz5oZw1fqw9rmqIafRj_L58IynuJ0Fzs5Mykf8bPJ2MsGrDRFQVdroN_&__tn__=q) INVEST in The COWS! PayPal: [http://paypal.me/TheCOWS](http://paypal.me/TheCOWS) Cash App: [https://cash.app/$TheCOWS](https://cash.app/$TheCOWS) CALL IN NUMBER: 720.716.7300 CODE: 564943#

How do you hold onto a spiritual tradition after being deeply disappointed by the people who represent it? That's a question Swami Padmanabha — a Hindu monk, teacher and author of Evolution in Divine Love — has had to wrestle with more than once. Rather than walking away, those experiences led him into a deeper exploration of authority, uncertainty, love and the possibility that healthy traditions are those that continue to evolve.In this conversation, Tim and Swami explore what it means to stay rooted without becoming rigid, to question without becoming cynical, and to remain open to wisdom wherever it is found. Along the way they discover some surprising resonances between Hinduism and Christianity, and ask whether the future of religion might depend less on having all the answers and more on learning how to keep growing.After the interview, Tim is joined by Nick to reflect on what stayed with them most. From caring for God as though God were a child, to learning from other faith traditions without losing your own roots, they explore where Swami's vision resonated, where it challenged them, and the questions they're still left pondering.Interview starts at 12m 48sBooks, quotes, links →The creation of Nomad's thoughtful, ad-free content is entirely funded by our equally thoughtful and wonderful listeners. By supporting us, you gain access to Nomad's online spaces—like the Beloved Listener Lounge, Enneagram Lounge, and Book Club—as well as bonus episodes such as Nomad Contemplations, Homegrown Conversations, and Nomad Revisited.If you'd like to join our lovely community of supporters, head over to our Patreon page. You might even be rewarded with a Nomad pen or our coveted Beloved Listener mug!If a monthly commitment isn't possible right now, a one-off donation is always deeply appreciated—you can do that here.Looking to connect with others nearby? Check out the Listener Map or join our Nomad Gathering Facebook group.And if you're up for sharing your own story, we regularly post reflections from listeners on our blog—all with the hope of fostering deeper understanding, connection and supportive relationships. If you'd like to share your story on the blog, contact us for more information here.

Bel joins us from Australia to share her story of growing up in a church in the Sydney Anglican Diocese. When she was six, she nearly died in an accident at church. Soon after, her family moved to a new church led by a man we call Rev T. He called himself a counselor and claimed he could help people no doctor could. Bel describes a community shaped by control, fear, and the constant feeling of being watched. She shares how Rev T's counsel tore her family apart, how her sister was sent away from home and put through an exorcism, and how a private meeting in his office crossed lines no pastor should ever cross. Today, Bel is a wife, a mom, and a survivor. She shares her story in the hope of making the church a safer place.Support the show

Today on Honoring the Journey, Leslie interviews Marla Taviano — a former evangelical Christian author who wrote books for conservative Christian wives and later went through a very public deconstruction. Marla shares her journey from being deeply embedded in evangelical Christianity (as a missionary, author, Christian school teacher, and camp counselor) to leaving the faith altogether, driven by growing questions about salvation-focused theology, racism, LGBTQ+ inclusion, and the pro-life movement. The conversation covers the role books like Love Wins by Rob Bell and Rachel Held Evans's work played in her shift, how humor and poetry became her tools for processing and communicating her deconstruction, the personal cost of losing her sister and other relationships, and her belief that true love — not religious obligation — is the guiding principle worth living by. Marla's Website: www.MarlaTaviano.com Honoring the Journey is hosted, produced and edited by Leslie Nease.Pick up Leslie's book, Honoring the Journey: The Deconstruction of Sister Christian here.Interested in working with Leslie as your Life/Faith Transitions Coach? Check out her website and learn more about what she offers! https://www.leslieneasecoaching.comIf you'd like to be a part of the Honoring the Journey Team on Substack, click here! You can find her work and also support her financially if you desire.Would you like to leave a voicemail for Leslie? Click here!If you are looking for community as you deconstruct or just a place to go and enjoy the company of people who are seekers, learners and who are looking to connect with the Divine without religious baggage, please join the Private Facebook Community! Leslie is very passionate about connection and community, so if that sounds like you, please come join us! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! | https://ko-fi.com/humanismnowpod"I found atheism is not an inoculation against irrationality or awfulness." — Seth AndrewsSeth Andrews spent 14 years as a Christian radio host before becoming one of the most recognisable voices in atheist and humanist media as host of The Thinking Atheist Podcast. In this conversation, he traces his slow-burn deconstruction from devout evangelical broadcaster to skeptic, why he now leads with "humanist" rather than "atheist," and why leaving religion is no inoculation against tribalism, dogma, or bad ideas, on either side of the God question.Our guest is Seth Andrews, host of The Thinking Atheist podcast, YouTube channel and online community, and of the podcast True Stories with Seth Andrews. A former Christian radio broadcaster, he is the author of six books, including Deconverted: A Journey from Religion to Reason and his latest, Christianity Made Me Talk Like an Idiot.In this conversation we cover:His decades-long, slow-burn deconstruction from devout evangelical broadcaster to "The Thinking Atheist," and the fear that kept him anonymous for the show's first two yearsWhy he leads with "humanist" rather than "atheist" today, and why disbelief in God guarantees nothing about a person's rationality or characterHow online tribalism and algorithm-driven echo chambers have reshaped debate on both sides of the God question, and why he's leaned harder into humanism and politics as a resultLINKS & REFERENCESSeth AndrewsPersonal site: https://www.sethandrews.comThe Thinking Atheist: https://www.thethinkingatheist.comTrue Stories with Seth Andrews: https://www.truestoriespodcast.comBooks: https://www.sethandrews.com/booksInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sethandrewstta/X: https://x.com/SethAndrewsTTAYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheThinkingAtheistMentioned in this episodeSeth Andrews, Christianity Made Me Talk Like an Idiot: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1977250785Seth Andrews, Deconverted: A Journey from Religion to Reason: https://www.sethandrews.com/booksSend us Fan MailSupport the showSupport Humanism Now & Join Our Community!Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSkyHumanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe.Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light PrismPodcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation.

Christopher Nolan is back, and Adam is ready to call it: The Odyssey is the best film of the year so far and a full five stars. Join in for a spoiler-inclusive breakdown (though the book is 3000 years old so the statute of limitations has well passed) of why Nolan has quietly become the best deconstructionist in film, taking a story you half-remember from high school and rebuilding it around its emotional core, the way he did with Oppenheimer. Plus the law of Zeus as the movie's moral engine, why withholding the glory of Troy is the whole point, and why the manufactured casting controversy misreads an avowedly mythological film.

In this episode, Paul Anleitner traces how a culture that once watched Rocky in full-throated sincerity learned to read everything through suspicion. We talk about the modern story we inherited, the postmodern anti-story that dismantled it, and the meaning crisis left in the rubble. There is a vibe shift happening as people reach for nostalgia and re-enchantment. We get into the three pillars of meaning, mean world syndrome, why Top Gun: Maverick and Project Hail Mary landed the way they did, and Paul's central claim: that kenosis, self-emptying love, is the shape of reality. Paul Anleitner is a cultural theologian who writes and speaks on the role of culture and story in our quest for meaning. He is the author of "Based on a True Story: Vibe Shifts, the End of Deconstruction, and the Reboot of Meaning" (Nelson Books)His unique interdisciplinary approach integrates theology, philosophy, and science to help individuals and institutions navigate cultural shifts and address perennial religious longings.Paul's Book:Based on a True StoryConnect with Joshua: jjohnson@shiftingculturepodcast.comGo to www.shiftingculturepodcast.com to interact and donate. Every donation helps to produce more podcasts for you to enjoy.Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Threads, Bluesky or YouTubeSupport the podcast and the ministry that my wife and I do around the world. Just click on the support the show link below Support the show

What is God's purpose for your life? How do you know if you're following His calling? And what should you do when you feel lost, stuck, or unsure of your next step? In this episode of The Debrief Podcast with Mathew Stephen Brown, we sit down with Chris Stewart to hear his testimony and have a real conversation about discovering God's purpose, understanding His calling, and finding direction in your faith. Together, let's explore how to share our testimony and reflect how God is moving in our lives.

Faith deconstruction has become one of the defining conversations in modern Christianity—but what does it actually mean to deconstruct your faith? In this episode of The Biblical Mind Podcast, Dru Johnson sits down with pastor, YouTuber, and book reviewer Joel Wentz to explore why so many Christians are questioning their beliefs and how those questions can lead to deeper spiritual maturity rather than cynicism.Drawing from his own experience growing up in evangelical Christianity, Joel shares how wrestling with doctrines like hell, eschatology, and biblical interpretation led him through a season of deconstruction before discovering a richer understanding of historic Christian faith. Together, Dru and Joel discuss the difference between sincere faith exploration and tearing down beliefs for their own sake, the role of church culture and church hurt, why asking difficult questions is deeply biblical, and how the Nicene Creed and church history provide stability amid uncertainty.The conversation also explores theological humility, the importance of Christian tradition, the dangers of intellectual arrogance, and how pastors, churches, and Christian communities can create safe spaces for honest questions without abandoning biblical orthodoxy.Whether you're personally deconstructing your faith, walking alongside someone who is, or simply want to understand one of today's most important conversations in Christianity, this episode offers thoughtful, compassionate, and biblically grounded wisdom.Visit Joel's youtube channel (Click Here), or his Patreon (Click Here)Contact us at The Biblical Mind: Click HereWe are listener supported. Give to the cause here:https://thebiblicalmind.org/give/For more articles:https://thebiblicalmind.org/Social Links:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HebraicThoughtInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hebraicthoughtThreads: https://www.threads.net/hebraicthoughtX: https://www.twitter.com/HebraicThoughtBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/hebraicthought.orgChapters:00:00 Introduction to Deconstruction and Faith04:56 Different Understandings of Deconstruction06:03 Interrogating Inherited Beliefs Without Negativity08:16 Biblical Questions and Cultural Fears09:39 The Skeptical Mood of Scripture10:53 Questioning in the Bible: Examples from Scripture12:26 Personal Stories of Faith and Questioning16:30 Deconstruction of Eschatology and Hope19:11 The Compelling Vision of the Renewed Earth21:24 The Impact of Eschatology on Personal Hope23:42 Starting the YouTube Journey During COVID25:03 Sharing Faith and Books Online27:24 Encouraging Questions and Faith in Community28:51 Balancing Questions and Faithful Answers30:38 The Dangers of Going to Foundations Without Humility31:48 The Role of Sincerity and Humility in Deconstruction33:10 The Pool Analogy: Standing in the Water34:41 Rich Christian Thought on Deconstruction Questions36:24 Historical Answers to Faith Questions38:31 Healing Through Confession and Love40:30 Trust and Gentle Care in Discipleship42:00 The Continuum of Beliefs and Non-negotiables44:32 The Nicene Creed and Core Doctrines45:58 Evolving Views on Doctrine of Hell49:00 The Journey from Open Theism to Classical Theism52:31 The Impact of Doctrine on Prayer and Spiritual Life55:09 The Richness of Christian Thought and TraditionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

BASED ON A TRUE STORY is out TODAY! Order your copy here (and please consider leaving a review) https://a.co/d/0b3F6CgB Today's episode contains a conversation on Dr. Simon Ussher's FLOREOLOGY podcast with Paul Anleitner about the ideas and themes in Paul's new book Based on a True Story: Vibe Shifts, the End of Deconstruction, and the Reboot of Meaning Subscribe to his YouTube Channel at: https://youtu.be/2s0Z_zlkQ1w?si=8CdhlgIi0VGfMVD4   Find out more about Goodmakers at  www.goodmakers.co

Nobody “deconstructs” from Christianity in a day. Deconstruction is not an immediate decision but a process in which someone questions, dissects and assesses what they believe. But what some people are calling deconstruction is actually heresy and false teaching. There's a thoughtful and Biblical way to evaluate your faith, so let's talk about it. Pastor Jerome Gay, Jr. joins the Perrys to discuss the seven reasons people deconstruct, the importance of critical thinking and apologetics, and the compassion required for walking with someone who is deconstructing. Connect with Pastor Jerome Gay, Jr. https://www.instagram.com/jeromegay https://jeromegayjr.com/ Check out Pastor Jerome's book, “Church Hurt: Holding the Church Accountable and Helping Hurt People Heal” – https://www.amazon.com/Church-Hurt-Holding-Accountable-Helping/dp/1952602548 This Episode is Sponsored By: https://meetfabric.com/perry — Help protect your family today with Fabric by Gerber Life. You could be offered coverage instantly with NO health exam required! https://weekendtoremember.com — Register now with code PERRY to save $100 on any getaway! Https://fieldofgreens.com — Get 20% off with promo code PERRY Scripture References: Romans 3:15 Romans 1:22 1 John 4:7-8 John 14:15 1 Corinthians 6:18 Matthew 16:24 Ephesians 6 Exodus 21:16 Genesis 3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 In today's episode, Leslie talks with theologian and activist Lisa Sharon Harper about her faith deconstruction. Lisa traces her family's centuries-deep American roots, from enslaved ancestors to Indigenous heritage and describes how a 2003 pilgrimage retracing the Trail of Tears forced her to reimagine the evangelical gospel through her great-great-great-grandmother's eyes, sparking a year of depression and ultimately a full "decolonization" of her faith. The conversation weaves through the suppressed history of the Alamo, the "tyranny of certainty" in evangelical culture, marriage equality, and the isolating dynamics of tightly-bound church communities, arriving at the hopeful conviction that humility, pilgrimage, and genuine listening are the path back to shalom, which is the radical relational wholeness at the heart of Jesus's message. Lisa's Website Lisa's Substack and podcast Honoring the Journey is hosted, produced and edited by Leslie Nease.Pick up Leslie's book, Honoring the Journey: The Deconstruction of Sister Christian here.Interested in working with Leslie as your Life/Faith Transitions Coach? Check out her website and learn more about what she offers! https://www.leslieneasecoaching.comIf you'd like to be a part of the Honoring the Journey Team on Substack, click here! You can find her work and also support her financially if you desire.Would you like to leave a voicemail for Leslie? Click here!If you are looking for community as you deconstruct or just a place to go and enjoy the company of people who are seekers, learners and who are looking to connect with the Divine without religious baggage, please join the Private Facebook Community! Leslie is very passionate about connection and community, so if that sounds like you, please come join us! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

For many Christian parents, the message was simple: if you follow the biblical formula, your children will grow into faithful, flourishing adults. But what if those promises were never true? In this episode, Tim speaks with Marissa Burt, co-author of The Myth of Good Christian Parenting, about the rise of the evangelical parenting movement, the fears that fuelled it, and the hidden assumptions about authority, obedience and control that shaped generations of families.Drawing on historical research and the stories of both parents and adult children, Marissa explores how well-intentioned families were often let down by systems that offered certainty where none could be guaranteed. Together, they discuss the relationship between love and control, the impact of shame and spiritual authority, and what healthier, more hopeful approaches to parenting and faith might look like today.After the interview, Tim is joined by his wife Hannah to reflect on how the conversation resonated with their own experiences of growing up in evangelical families, and how it has shaped the way they're raising their son, Elliot. Together they explore themes of fear, control, corporal punishment, questioning authority, and what it means to pass on faith without trying to control the outcome.Interview starts at 16m 19sBooks, quotes, links →The creation of Nomad's thoughtful, ad-free content is entirely funded by our equally thoughtful and wonderful listeners. By supporting us, you gain access to Nomad's online spaces—like the Beloved Listener Lounge, Enneagram Lounge, and Book Club—as well as bonus episodes such as Nomad Contemplations, Homegrown Conversations, and Nomad Revisited.If you'd like to join our lovely community of supporters, head over to our Patreon page. You might even be rewarded with a Nomad pen or our coveted Beloved Listener mug!If a monthly commitment isn't possible right now, a one-off donation is always deeply appreciated—you can do that here.Looking to connect with others nearby? Check out the Listener Map or join our Nomad Gathering Facebook group.And if you're up for sharing your own story, we regularly post reflections from listeners on our blog—all with the hope of fostering deeper understanding, connection and supportive relationships. If you'd like to share your story on the blog, contact us for more information here.

This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Jay Watts about his article, “The AI Doc: Choosing Humanity over AI Dread and Utopia”.https://www.equip.org/articles/the-ai-doc-choosing-humanity-over-ai-dread-and-utopia/ This is also part of Jay ongoing Ethical Apologetics Column.One way you can support our online articles and podcasts is by leaving us a tip. A tip is just a small amount, like $3, $5, or $10, which is the cost of a latte, lunch out, or coffee drink. To leave a tip, click here.Please see related articles and podcasts below:Episode 492: What Does the World Look Like Without God? Deconstruction and Unanswered PrayersWhat Does the World Look Like Without God? Deconstruction and Unanswered Prayers.Episode 485: The Problem of Platforming on Anger The Problem of Platforming on AngerEpisode 469: The Incredulity of Yuval Noah Harari: Evaluating the World's Foremost Big Story Historian “The Incredulity of Yuval Noah Harari: Evaluating the World's Foremost Big Story Historian'”Don't miss an episode; please subscribe to the Postmodern Realities podcast wherever you get your favorite podcasts. Please help spread the word about Postmodern Realities by giving us a rating and review when you subscribe to the podcast. The more ratings and reviews we have, the more new listeners can discover our content.

Join Glen Scrivener, Naomi Brehm and Thomas Thorogood as they discuss deconstruction, denominations and disagreeing well.Thank you to Aidan, Cassidy, Emile, Jeff, Nemo & Jared for sharing part of their story with us.Thank you to Paul VanderKlay and Cassidy van Der Kamp for hosting conversations and space for new friendships at the Breakwater Festival.We'd love to know what you think. Have you had a “change of orbit”? How do you navigate tension and conflict in faith conversations? Know of any similar events coming up? (We'd love to join!)_____________________________Enjoy seeing life through the lens of Jesus? Here's where to find more Speak Life content: 321course.com // YouTube // Instagram // WebsiteSupport the show

In this episode, titled “Let's Talk About Deconstruction”, Leslie interviews Phil Drysdale, a Scotland-based psychotherapist, researcher, and founder of Deconstruction Network, for a wide-ranging conversation about the psychology of deconstruction. Phil shares his own journey from a fundamentalist upbringing through deconstruction while traveling the world as a speaker, and how that led him to spend nearly two decades coaching and now doing therapy with people leaving high-control religious systems. The conversation explores the psychology behind deconstruction… why it happens, why it's terrifying, how values-based thinking can replace black-and-white morality, and why community is the single most important resource for people going through the process. They also touch on the neuroscience of change, the concept of "conditions of worth," the challenge of setting boundaries with people from your past, and Phil's observations on where the deconstruction movement may be headed, including a thought-provoking comparison to post-WWII Europe's mass departure from organized religion. Find Phil on Instagram Phil's Website Deconstruction Network Honoring the Journey is hosted, produced and edited by Leslie Nease.Pick up Leslie's book, Honoring the Journey: The Deconstruction of Sister Christian here.Interested in working with Leslie as your Life/Faith Transitions Coach? Check out her website and learn more about what she offers! https://www.leslieneasecoaching.comIf you'd like to be a part of the Honoring the Journey Team on Substack, click here! You can find her work and also support her financially if you desire.Would you like to leave a voicemail for Leslie? Click here!If you are looking for community as you deconstruct or just a place to go and enjoy the company of people who are seekers, learners and who are looking to connect with the Divine without religious baggage, please join the Private Facebook Community! Leslie is very passionate about connection and community, so if that sounds like you, please come join us! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What does it mean to contend for the faith in this age? Join us as Pastor Bob McNeil concludes our series, "Deconstruction."

Notes Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 Genesis 25:19-34 In this episode, we explore the parable of the soils from Matthew 13, examining its themes of faith, receptivity, and the nature of God's grace. We also discuss the story of Jacob and Esau from Genesis 25, highlighting themes of family dynamics, favoritism, and divine purpose. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Pulpit Fiction Podcast 05:12 Exploring the Parable of the Soils 10:26 The Role of the Sower 16:24 Judgment and Compassion in the Parable 19:38 Tending the Garden: Community and Support 22:23 The Fruit of the Spirit and Generosity 24:53 The Nature of Soil and Spiritual Growth 27:00 Deconstruction and Spiritual Resilience 29:47 Exploring the Abrahamic Narratives 31:40 The Rivalry of Jacob and Esau 39:01 Subversion of Norms in Biblical Narratives 44:58 Tension and Resolution in Family Dynamics

Fresh off facilitating at the seventh WeDeepen Love Immersion, host Christina Weber sits down with master coach, intimacy teacher, and professional dominant Yossef Sagi for his first video appearance on the podcast. Together, they unpack how sexuality operates as a primary crucible for confronting deep-seated shame and stepping into radical self-acceptance. From auditing your internal impulses across the "four chambers of desire" to navigating the hidden landmines of modern friendships, this episode is a tactical masterclass in mastering your sexual energy, setting ironclad boundaries, and transitioning from instant gratification to long-term relational fulfillment. Main Topics Covered Shame vs. Sovereignty: Why sexuality is the ultimate arena for confronting internal shame ("bad about who I am") and returning to full self-expression. The Interplay of Love and Discernment: Why true love requires a balance of mercy and rigorous boundaries, acting as a direct antidote to unchecked projection. Can Men and Women Just Be Friends?: Dissecting the gender boundaries of non-sexual intimacy and reframing the psychological trap of the "friend zone." Conflating Intimacy with Sex: How a cultural lack of emotional vulnerability leads men to mistake structural or platonic care for a sexual invitation. The "Four Chambers" of Desires: A holistic framework for auditing your impulses across the Mind, Heart, Body, and Genitals before saying yes to a partner. Separating Desire from Request: A game-changing communication tool that honors your internal truth while giving the other person zero pressure to fulfill it. The Deconstruction of Threesomes: A deep, psychological examination of the "unicorn" dynamic, male entitlement, and the widespread lack of erotic imagination in society. Decentering Men: How custom kink immersions, impact play, and specialized boundary training help women anchor into their terms before entering relationship containers. Key Takeaways Boundaries Are an Ingredient of Love: Firm boundaries around consent, sobriety, and expectations are not limitations; they are the very scaffolding that creates psychological and somatic safety. Desire Is Valid Independent of Fulfillment: By learning to separate your desire from an active request ("I want to kiss you" vs. "Can I kiss you?"), you keep your erotic fire alive without fearing rejection or imposing expectation. Own Your Energetic Field: True safety is cultivated when a man can master, contain, and embody his sexual energy internally rather than constantly projecting it onto the environment as a demand. The Three Stages of Erotic Learning: Navigating the evolutionary continuum from Stage 1 (Innocence/Blind Trust) to Stage 2 (Armored/Protection) to Stage 3 (Skilled/Reclaimed Vulnerability). Connect with the Guest Instagram: @yossefsagi Website: Connect with Yossef for bespoke immersions, private shadow mapping, and individual/couples coaching through his social portal or directly via the WeDeepen network. YouTube Music   Connect with the Host Website: wedeepen.com Instagram: @christinaweber True co-regulation and soulful human connection cannot be outsourced to technological platforms or AI. If you are ready to bring your shadow into the light and upgrade your intimacy toolkit, follow this podcast, like this video, and share it with someone you respect. Take your place in the arena and apply to join our ongoing ecosystem at wedeepen.com!

In this episode, our storyteller Jane shares her years inside Chi Alpha, the college campus ministry of the Assemblies of God (AG). What began as a warm, welcoming community slowly turned into something else. Jane describes the pressure to lead, the strict rules over her time, friendships, money, and even her food and health, and the spiritual control that kept her silent for years.She walks us through her path from new student to leader, intern, and full staff missionary. She talks about the leadership "class" she paid to take, a retreat that changed her, the support raising system that left her broke, and the moment she finally found the strength to leave. Jane also speaks to the wider abuse that has come to light in Chi Alpha and the Assemblies of God, and why she chose to break her silence now.Her story is a powerful look at high control religion, the savior complex on the mission field, and the long road to healing. Jane closes with a message of hope for current members, for survivors, and for the leaders she hopes will repent.Chi Alpha Survivor Website http://xalionsden.com/Support the show

SynopsisThe transcript from “Infinite Plane Saturday” (June 27, 2026) describes a worldview where the news cycle is a “puppet show” built on systemic fakery and “history bending”. The speaker argues that global events are governed by a “Metascript”—a pre-written sequence of scripts that merges movies, news, and history into a single, manufactured worldview designed to manipulate the public through “influence operations”. Using the movie Citizen Vigilante and the alleged “staged” death of Charlie Kirk as case studies, the speaker asserts that these events are carefully timed “PsyOps” intended to condition the public for future social changes, such as digital IDs and internet lockdowns.“Citizen Vigilante” as Targeted Agitprop: The film is characterized as an influence operation designed to fuel “white identitarian” grievances and normalize vigilante violence.The Metascript and the “Monolithic” Worldview: A framework suggesting that news and entertainment media (the “twin timelines”) merge to create a singular, artificial reality for the masses.The Deconstruction of the Charlie Kirk “Simulation”: An analysis of the Charlie Kirk shooting as a choreographed event using “squibs” and “crisis actors” to create a generational martyr narrative.The speaker describes the film Citizen Vigilante as a “woke right Batman” story that functions more as a “video version” of extremist manifestos than as a standard movie. It is viewed as a timed influence operation meant to coincide with real-world events like the Montreal shooter's manifesto and the Henry Novak “White Lives Matter” movement. By portraying a “rich, out-of-touch” vigilante who takes justice into his own hands against immigrants, the film is seen as a tool to radicalize “incel” demographics and justify future internet restrictions.Quote: “I looked at it as more like a video version of the manifestos of Anders Breivit or Brenton Tarrant... It's this call for revolution”.Quote: “The citizen vigilante is totally in line with the disease X concept, the violent right-wing mind viruses... which will serve as a pretext for the internet version of a COVID lockdown”.This topic explores the “fusion of real and fake” where entertainment franchises like Batman or The Boys provide the archetypes for real-world political theatre. The speaker claims that history itself is a “perfect blend” of these two timelines, resulting in an “internalized Truman Show” where public engagement in political schisms actually serves to validate the manufactured reality.Quote: “The fusion of the two represents of course the monolith which is the one world view... our paradigm which is a mix of real and fake”.Quote: “Media itself has supplanted church... it is there to conform you to a prefabricated worldview”.The speaker argues that the reported shooting of Charlie Kirk was a “generational psyop” planned up to 30 years in advance. By identifying “hoax indicators” like the use of Hollywood “squibs” (blood bags) and the presence of rehearsing actors (e.g., Hunter Kozak), the speaker claims to prove the event was a “spectacle” rather than a real tragedy. “Trutherville”—the broader conspiracy community—is criticized for falling into “guardrail” theories like exploding microphones instead of rejecting the entire event as theater.Quote: “His death was fake then all these people in his immediate circle know... TPUSA is fraudulent it's astroturfed ghost organizations”.Quote: “Hollywood blood bag is the most likely explanation. And yet it's the least talked about. And this is not a coincidence... it's also damage control”.Main TopicsTopic Breakdown1. “Citizen Vigilante” as Targeted Agitprop2. The Metascript and the “Monolithic” Worldview3. The Deconstruction of the Charlie Kirk “Simulation”

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Sometimes the most meaningful shifts don't happen while we're reading a book or sitting in therapy, they happen while scrolling Instagram... or watching Toy Story 5 with our kids. In this episode, I share how an Instagram reel about fatherhood challenged me, why I couldn't stop thinking about it, and how an unexpected night at the movies helped me discover the other half of the story. This isn't just a conversation about masculinity or fatherhood; it's about deconstruction, reconstruction, belonging, and the kind of presence I hope to become for my son, my family, and the people I love. If you've ever found yourself asking, "If I'm letting go of who I thought I was supposed to be... who am I becoming?" I think this episode is for you. If this episode meant something to you, I'd love it if you'd take a second to like, subscribe, and leave a review, it really helps more people find the show. You can head over to https://gofund.me/7ebb0524 every bit helps. And if you're looking for more reflection, honesty, and spiritual wrestling, check out my Substack: Devotionals for the Deconstructing & Disillusioned, it's a space for people who still have soul, but no longer fit in the boxes they were handed. Thanks for being here.

In this episode, I talk with Kristin Lee about what happens when a faith begins to crack, and whether the breaking might be the start of something truer. We get into kintsugi, the art of mending broken pottery with gold, what it costs to ask the questions we've been warned against, and what the church on the margins can teach the rest of us about following a marginal Jesus. What emerges is a picture of faith that doesn't hide its fractures but lets them become the places where the light gets in.Kristin T. Lee is a writer whose work has appeared in Christianity Today and Sojourners, and a primary care physician serving Boston's Chinatown community. She writes about faith, culture, books, and solidarity at The Embers. Her passion all the best books you've never heard of (and some that you have) via book reviews and reading groups on Instagram @ktlee.writes. Lee's work is informed by her experiences as an adoptive mother, host to refugees, and friend to those affected by incarceration.Kristin's Book:We Mend With GoldKristin's Recommendation:The Nights Are Quiet in TehranConnect with Joshua: jjohnson@shiftingculturepodcast.comGo to www.shiftingculturepodcast.com to interact and donate. Every donation helps to produce more podcasts for you to enjoy.Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Threads, Bluesky or YouTubeSupport the podcast and the ministry that my wife and I do around the world. Just click on the support the show link below Support the show

 Today, Leslie sits down with David Gushee, a Pastor and Professor of Christian Ethics who is also a writer of one of the most influential books of Leslie's deconstruction process—Changing our Mind. Leslie invites David to share his journey with us all trough being a Southern Baptist convert to a progressive Christian Scholar. David openly shares about his gradual theological broadening from accepting women in ministry to ultimately affirming LGBTQ inclusion in 2014, which cost him his standing in the evangelical world. They talk about the problematic clobber passages that are used to alienate and judge the LGBTQ community and the brittle nature of fundamentalist biblical interpretation. You'll want to take notes on this one, folks! Also - if you are interested in being in the book study with Leslie for “Job in Exile: A Guide for Spiritual Refugees” by David Gushee in September, please send Leslie an email and let her know! leslienease@gmail.com. To check out David's books and pre-order his new book about Job, click here. Honoring the Journey is hosted, produced and edited by Leslie Nease.Pick up Leslie's book, Honoring the Journey: The Deconstruction of Sister Christian here.Interested in working with Leslie as your Life/Faith Transitions Coach? Check out her website and learn more about what she offers! https://www.leslieneasecoaching.comIf you'd like to be a part of the Honoring the Journey Team on Substack, click here! You can find her work and also support her financially if you desire.Would you like to leave a voicemail for Leslie? Click here!If you are looking for community as you deconstruct or just a place to go and enjoy the company of people who are seekers, learners and who are looking to connect with the Divine without religious baggage, please join the Private Facebook Community! Leslie is very passionate about connection and community, so if that sounds like you, please come join us! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It is popular today to talk about truth in the teachings of Jesus that was suppressed by the church. This usually means the gnostic gospels or other content totally omitted from the Bible. But what if the suppression is even more ironic and nefarious? What if the main message in the book actually included in the Bible has been suppressed and has been staring us in the face the entire time? What if all the deconstruction is an inevitable result of this suppression combined with our current secular culture? In this teaching I explore these questions and more. If you appreciate my work please consider a donation to: "paypal.me/newdayglobal" and you can search for me on Substack where I explore these and other topics. Thank you!

In this episode I'm talking to y'all (mostly myself tbh) about truly beginning my deconstruction.

  What happens when culture starts preaching louder than the Bible? Are Christian men standing firm—or slowly drifting with the current? In this week's expert interview, Jim Ramos talks with pastor and author Aaron Graham to talk about the subtle lies pulling Christians away from biblical truth. Aaron explains how faith rarely collapses overnight, and how we can engage culture without compromising truth.  Check out Aaron's new book, 'Unshakable Faith'! (https://tinyurl.com/unshakable115) Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late. Has Men in the Arena helped you make a change in your life, small or large? We want to hear your impact story! You can start a ministry to father the fatherless in your church! Learn how with our sponsor, Kids Outdoor Zone at https://kidsoutdoorzone.com/arena.

If you were a Christian music fan in the early 2000s, Hawk Nelson needs no introduction. Jason Dunn fronted one of the era's biggest Christian punk-rock bands, touring nearly 280 shows a year, appearing on NBC and feature films, and selling out theaters before he was old enough to understand what was happening. In this episode, Jason traces the whole arc with Matt, how a youth group worship band became a label act, what fame does to a 20-something, and how he ended up writing a number-one Christian radio single he describes as pure mockery.The heart of this episode is what happened after the spotlight. Jason talks openly about pouring out to fans night after night while no one was pouring into him, the slow drift into cynicism and addiction, and the year he lost both his band and his marriage. He describes the bottom honestly: blowing through everything in New York City, crashing on friends' floors, and finally driving home to Canada with his truck, his dog, and his guitar, collapsing in his parents' driveway. It's a modern prodigal story told without a filter. But it doesn't end there. Jason shares the unlikely night his faith became real for the first time, the family he has now, and why he believes his calling today is less about music and more about becoming the accountable presence he never had. For pastors and leaders, his reflections on deconstruction, the danger of pedestals, and the cost of giving without receiving are worth the listen. Jason's new album, Formerly Known As, is out now. 

What does our conduct have to do with contending for the faith? Join us as Pastor Bob McNeil continues our June series, "Deconstruction: How To Destroy Your Faith."

EVERYONE who signs up wins a FREE toy or gift card! https://www.bboutique.co/vibe/leavingeden-podIn this episode, we discuss the commonalities between searching for a religious (or formerly religious) person during deconstruction and searching searching for an identity as a member of the LGBTQ community. We discuss the pros and cons of labels, as well as the connotations certain labels bring!Next week we will be reading listener letters with Dinah House-Fire!Subscribe to Leaving Eden Podcast on YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ4q94gAnsoW2jME4SvVrrQJoin our Patreon for extended, uncensored, and ad-free versions of most of our episodes, as well as other patron perks and bonus content!https://www.patreon.com/LeavingEdenPodcastJoin our Facebook group to join in the discussion with other fans!https://www.facebook.com/groups/edenexodusJoin our subreddit! Reddit.com/r/EdenExodusBluesky:@leavingedenpodcast.bsky.social@hellyeahsadie.bsky.social@gavihacohen.bsky.socialInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/leavingedenpodcast/https://www.instagram.com/sadiecarpentermusic/https://www.instagram.com/gavrielhacohen/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Tim talks with sex therapist and author Tina Schermer Sellers about the hidden legacy of religious sexual shame and the impact it can have on our relationships, our spirituality, and our sense of self. Drawing on decades of clinical experience, Tina explores how messages absorbed in childhood can shape the way we experience our bodies, desire, intimacy, and even our understanding of God. Together they discuss purity culture, embodiment, safety, trust, and why our bodies often hold onto shame long after our beliefs have changed.Along the way, Tina offers a more hopeful and life-giving vision of sexuality—one rooted not in fear or control, but in connection, pleasure, mutuality, and belovedness. The conversation explores eros as a life force, the possibility of healing through relationships, and how we might begin to reclaim our bodies as places of joy, wisdom, and even divine encounter.Following the interview, Tim is joined by his wife Hannah for a thoughtful and often humorous conversation about growing up with evangelical messages around sex, dating and relationships. Together they reflect on shame, intimacy, safety, eros, and what it means to raise children with a healthier relationship to their bodies, desires and sense of self.Interview starts at 19m 08sBooks, quotes, links →The creation of Nomad's thoughtful, ad-free content is entirely funded by our equally thoughtful and wonderful listeners. By supporting us, you gain access to Nomad's online spaces—like the Beloved Listener Lounge, Enneagram Lounge, and Book Club—as well as bonus episodes such as Nomad Contemplations, Homegrown Conversations, and Nomad Revisited.If you'd like to join our lovely community of supporters, head over to our Patreon page. You might even be rewarded with a Nomad pen or our coveted Beloved Listener mug!If a monthly commitment isn't possible right now, a one-off donation is always deeply appreciated—you can do that here.Looking to connect with others nearby? Check out the Listener Map or join our Nomad Gathering Facebook group.And if you're up for sharing your own story, we regularly post reflections from listeners on our blog—all with the hope of fostering deeper understanding, connection and supportive relationships. If you'd like to share your story on the blog, contact us for more information here.

Part 3 of our conversation with returning guests Eamon and Merlin continues an honest and thoughtful discussion about curiosity, personal growth, and the courage to question long-held beliefs. The conversation explores how choosing facts over assumptions can lead to greater understanding, why asking "What if I'm wrong?" creates opportunities for growth, and how embracing uncertainty can become a pathway toward mindfulness. Eamon also shares deeply personal experiences involving trauma, faith, and the difficult process of deconstructing beliefs that no longer aligned with compassion or truth. Together, the discussion reflects on spirituality, healing, forgiveness, and finding hope beyond fear while emphasizing empathy instead of division. This episode continues the spirit of Fishing Without Bait—encouraging listeners to examine their own lives with openness, curiosity, and mindfulness. Learn more about Eamon and Merlin's podcast: https://agayandhisenby.fireside.fm/ More episodes from Sorgatron Media: https://www.sorgatronmedia.com Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. Support ad-free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/c/fishingwithoutbait Pick up Learn to Fish Without Bait: A 365-Day Mindfulness Journal and Adult Coloring Book: https://www.lulu.com/shop/james-ellermeyer-lpc-ma-ncc-lpc/learn-to-fish-without-bait/paperback/product-6n9rd8.html?page=1&pageSize=4

In this interview, Spencer Dalke sits down with Pedro Garcia to explore his journey from atheism to faith and what it means to navigate doubt honestly. Pedro Garcia shares how his conversion was shaped not only by intellectual questions, but by encounteringChristians who listened well and lived out their faith with authenticity—ultimately leading him to the teachings of Jesus and the Sermon on the Mount. The conversation digs into the roots of deconstruction, suggesting that many people leave the church not because of Jesus himself but because of hurt, misunderstanding, or what Garcia calls “intellectual shielding” that protects deeper emotional wounds. Rather than reducing faith to arguments, Garcia emphasizes the importance of compassion, humility, and truly listening to people's stories, meeting them as individuals rather than debates to be won. Ultimately, the episode encourages both doubters and believers to “doubt toward Jesus,” approaching questions with honesty while rediscovering Christ as the center of truth, healing, and genuine relationship.  Humility in conversations with individuals deconstructing their faith.  Doubting well “toward Jesus.”  Featured work: For Those Who Doubt: Is It Because of Jesus? Conversations For Those Deconstructing Their Faith  Connect with Pedro Garcia on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and at IsItBecauseOfJesus.com.  For more faith-filled, Gospel-centered content, download the Pilgrim Radio app today on Google Play and Apple, or stream at PilgrimRadio.com. 

What happens when lifelong theological assumptions are challenged? In this powerful episode of Nephilim Death Squad, we sit down with Ben of Bennis the Menace to discuss leaving dispensationalism, rebuilding faith, Christian community, discipleship, and keeping Christ at the center in an age of confusion.Ben shares his personal journey through deconstruction and reconstruction of biblical theology, the importance of community, and why more believers are re-examining end-times teachings and traditional church doctrines.If you've wrestled with eschatology, questioned long-held beliefs, or are searching for deeper biblical truth, this conversation is for you.Topics include:Leaving dispensationalismBiblical eschatologyChristian discipleshipBuilding authentic Christian communityDeconstruction and reconstruction of faithKeeping Christ at the centerEnd times theologyThe modern church and biblical truth

Send us Fan Mail“What if God is not waiting at the end of our deconstruction with a test, but with a lantern?”In this honest and hopeful message, Dan Minor speaks directly to the complicated journey of faith deconstruction, church hurt, and what it means to find something worth keeping in the ruins.Rather than framing deconstruction as destruction or abandonment, Dan invites us to consider a deeper possibility: redemption. Through the stories of Adam and Eve, Jacob, and Jesus cleansing the temple, this message explores how our theology, spirituality, and sacred community can be reimagined through a healthier lens.Not everything from our past needs to be rebuilt. Not everything needs to be thrown away. Some things need to be redeemed.Listen in for a message about shame, pursuit, spiritual searching, religious harm, and the God who meets us in the ruins with light.#HarvestSarasota #HarvestSarasotaPodcast #DanMinor #FaithDeconstruction #Deconstruction #FaithAfterDeconstruction #ChurchHurt #ReligiousTrauma #SpiritualHealing #ProgressiveChristianity #InclusiveChurch #FaithJourney #Redemption #Theology #Spirituality #SacredCommunity #ChurchRenewal #JesusAndJustice #HealingAndHope #GodInTheRuins Support the showHarvest is a fully affirming, inclusive (including the LGBTQ+ community) progressive Christian church located in Sarasota, Florida.Follow us on Social Media:Instagram - Instagram.com/harvestsarasotaFacebook - Facebook.com/harvestsarasotaTikTok CLICK HEREDONATE to support our podcast HERERecorded live at Harvest Church in Sarasota by Michael Thomas Regina and Stephen Lehman of Boardtown Creative

Michael and Jeff explore the concepts of construction, deconstruction, and reconstruction of faith within the church, focusing in this episode on construction. What is construction and why is doing it with the right understanding vital to the process of healthy deconstruction that leads to mature reconstruction? They discuss how faith is built, the role of tradition and scripture, and practical ways to help believers grow spiritually. 00:00 Introduction and Context Setting06:36 Exploring Spiritual Construction26:30 Elements of Faith Construction27:21 The Role of Study Series in Discipleship30:06 Strengths and Weaknesses of Study Series31:53 Using Study Series as a Tool34:15 The Importance of Ongoing Construction in Faith36:15 Understanding Iatrogenic Beliefs44:08 The Process of Deconstruction and Reconstruction

Today, Leslie invites Melissa Green, a former member of the beloved Christian music group Avalon, for a wide-ranging and deeply personal conversation about faith deconstruction, spiritual evolution, and the courage to question inherited beliefs. Melissa traces her journey from growing up in the Southern Baptist church and becoming a member of Avalon, through the pivotal moment when founding member Michael Passons was quietly removed from the group after being outed as gay, to her gradual theological shifts sparked by travel, loss, relationships with LGBTQ friends, and her years at a progressive post-evangelical church. The episode also celebrates the recent re-release of "Testify to Love" — a collaboration between Melissa, Michael, and Ty Herndon — which has unexpectedly become a queer anthem and a message of radical, boundless love. Woven throughout is a tender, raw moment as Melissa shares the grief of walking alongside a beloved family member through the final stages of a terminal illness, reflecting on how joy and sorrow coexist, and how the divine shows up not in miraculous intervention but in the simple, profound act of people showing up for one another. Follow Melissa on Social Media: Instagram TikTok Substack Watch the Testify to Love re-release on YouTube! Honoring the Journey is hosted, produced and edited by Leslie Nease and the artwork for the show is also created by Leslie Nease.Pick up Leslie's book, Honoring the Journey: The Deconstruction of Sister Christian here.Interested in working with Leslie as your Life/Faith Transitions Coach? Check out her website and learn more about what she offers! https://www.leslieneasecoaching.comIf you'd like to be a part of the Honoring the Journey Team on Substack, click here! You can find her work and also support her financially if you desire.Would you like to leave a voicemail for Leslie? Click here!If you are looking for community as you deconstruct or just a place to go and enjoy the company of people who are seekers, learners and who are looking to connect with the Divine without religious baggage, please join the Private Facebook Community! Leslie is very passionate about connection and community, so if that sounds like you, please come join us! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Send us Fan MailNEW EPISODE: Today I have the privilege of talking with an author, a pastor, and an influencer whose journey is as compelling as it is timely. Dr. Caleb Campbell is the lead pastor of Desert Springs Bible Church in Phoenix, Arizona, the author of Disarming Leviathan: Loving Your Christian Nationalist Neighbor, and one of the featured voices in the podcast series When the Wolves Came: Evangelicals Resisting Extremism.What makes Caleb's story so remarkable is that his understanding of extremism isn't merely academic. As a teenager, he was drawn into the world of neo-Nazi skinheads before eventually finding his way to Christian faith. Years later, after becoming a lead pastor, he began recognizing disturbing echoes of that same ideology emerging inside American evangelicalism—especially after the 2016 election, through the pandemic, and in the aftermath of January 6.In this conversation, we explore what Christian nationalism really is, why it has become so attractive to many believers, and why Caleb believes condemnation isn't the answer. Instead, he calls us to courageous conversations, deep listening, and radical hospitality. If you've struggled to understand friends or family caught up in today's political and religious polarization, I think you'll find this conversation honest, challenging, deeply compassionate—and filled with hope.I can also make this version a little more personal and conversational, in the style you've been using for your recent Beached White Male introductions.SHOW NOTES - including links to Caleb's book and the When the Wolves Came PodcastSupport the showBecome a Patron - Click on the link to learn how you can become a Patron of the show. Thank you!Ken's Substack PageThe Podcast Official Site: TheBeachedWhiteMale.com

To watch my Extra Innings segment with Lecrae, join my Patreon community. You'll also get bonus episodes, Zoom meetups, Q&A's and more! Lecrae Moore is an American hip-hop artist, author, entrepreneur, and social activist. He is widely recognized as one of the most influential figures in Christian hip-hop (CHH). He has accumulated over a dozen Grammy nominations and is a multi-Grammy Award winner, alongside numerous GMA Dove Awards, Stellar Awards, and Soul Train Music Awards. In 2014, his landmark seventh album, Anomaly, debuted at No. 1 on the mainstream Billboard 200 and the Top Gospel Albums chart simultaneously—a historic first. This episode is a raw conversation with Lecrae—his journey with Christ, music, and the evangelical church—a journey with many twists and turns, as you'll see. In the extra innings portion of this episode, Lecrae opens up about his current place in Christian church—is he conservative, liberal, right, left, evangelical, or whatever.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We tend to think of the acupuncture profession as something fixed and stable, but the reality is that it is always in motion. The practice of East Asian medicine in North America has been shaped by decades of effort—by practitioners, educators, regulators, and advocates working to create a place for this medicine in the American healthcare system.In this conversation with Valerie Hobbs, we take a historical look at how the profession bootstrapped itself into being. Along with how the creation of educational standards, accreditation, certification, and professional organizations, helped to give the profession the form it has today..We also discuss some of the tensions shaping the present moment. Questions about educational requirements, student debt, declining enrollment, professional identity, integration into mainstream healthcare, and the uncertain future of acupuncture education. This conversation is an invitation to consider the forces shaping our profession and to consider how we might respond. Beneath the challenges is a recurring theme: the future of this medicine will not be determined by any single institution or idea, but by our willingness to listen, engage thoughtfully, and find ways of working toward our shared goals.

How do we contend for the faith in this age? Join us as Pastor McNeil continues our June series, "Deconstruction: How To Destroy Your Faith."

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The conversation explores the rise of deconstruction, the process of deconstruction, reasons for leaving Christianity, public examples of deconstruction, the role of doubt and unbelief, the question of authority, and healthy reconstruction. It emphasizes the importance of truth, the authority of Christ, and the distinction between healthy and unhealthy deconstruction.TakeawaysDeconstruction is a process that challenges and dismantles falsehood, legalism, and abuse, with the goal of building a life anchored in Christ.The ultimate question in deconstruction is about authority—who gets the final say? This leads to a deeper exploration of the role of doubt, the search for truth, and the reconstruction of faith anchored in Christ.Chapters00:00 The Rise of Deconstruction11:42 Reasons for Leaving Christianity18:12 Public Examples of Deconstruction28:39 The Role of Doubt and Unbelief35:30 The Question of Authority46:08 Healthy Reconstruction

Buy "Based on a True Story: Vibe Shifts, the End of Deconstruction, and the Reboot of Meaning" https://a.co/d/07XCGnDs _______ Glen Scrivener of Speak Life UK joins me to discuss what's happening in the UK and if it matches the "vibe shift" on religion and Christianity in America. https://321.speaklife.org.uk/ Find out more about Goodmakers at  www.goodmakers.co

Abi Millar grew up in a charismatic evangelical church where faith once felt vivid, immediate and full of certainty. But as questions about science, belief, heaven and hell began to press in, that certainty slowly unravelled. In this conversation, Tim talks with Abi about what it cost to leave, the freedom and loss that followed, and the spiritual hunger that eventually re-emerged after a long season of atheism. They also talk about some of the practices Abi explores in her book The Spirituality Gap — including yoga, ayahuasca, tarot and meditation — and the tension between scepticism and openness that runs through her journey. Along the way, the conversation touches on rootedness, community, cultural integrity, and the question of whether spirituality can truly flourish without a shared story or tradition. Following the interview, Nomad hosts Tim and Nick reflect on the burden of heaven and hell, the freedom and loss of leaving evangelical faith, and the search for meaning beyond certainty. They also explore what Abi's journey raises about psychedelics, tarot, rootedness, and the limits of highly individual spirituality.Interview starts at 10m 34sBooks, quotes, links →The creation of Nomad's thoughtful, ad-free content is entirely funded by our equally thoughtful and wonderful listeners. By supporting us, you gain access to Nomad's online spaces—like the Beloved Listener Lounge, Enneagram Lounge, and Book Club—as well as bonus episodes such as Nomad Contemplations, Homegrown Conversations, and Nomad Revisited.If you'd like to join our lovely community of supporters, head over to our Patreon page. You might even be rewarded with a Nomad pen or our coveted Beloved Listener mug!If a monthly commitment isn't possible right now, a one-off donation is always deeply appreciated—you can do that here.Looking to connect with others nearby? Check out the Listener Map or join our Nomad Gathering Facebook group.And if you're up for sharing your own story, we regularly post reflections from listeners on our blog—all with the hope of fostering deeper understanding, connection and supportive relationships. If you'd like to share your story on the blog, contact us for more information here.

This episode explores the complex journey of faith deconstruction, covering types, causes, and healthy ways to navigate doubt and disorientation.  Chapters 00:00 Celebrating Milestones and Personal Stories08:48 Understanding Deconstruction: An Introduction11:07 The Process of Deconstruction: Types and Perspectives13:59 Discipleship as a Catalyst for Deconstruction16:57 Authenticity in Leadership and Teaching19:29 The Role of Institutions in Faith and Trust22:10 Cultural Shifts and the Future of Faith27:36 Affirmations and Humility in Discipleship28:21 Navigating Disorientation and Wilderness Phases30:15 Understanding Disorientation and Its Causes33:24 The Role of Technology in Disorientation37:02 AI as a New Form of Relationship43:56 Deconversion: The Final Step of Deconstruction47:33 Constructive Engagement in Faith Journeys

Why does the Catholic Bible have seven extra books, and is your entire life already scripted by God? Pastor Matt answers some of your toughest questions about predestination, church history, and how to interact with other religions without losing your mind.

In this episode of The Jimmy Rex Show, Jimmy sits down with Dr. Christine Marie, the psychologist featured in Netflix's hit documentary Trust Me, which became the #1 show on Netflix.Dr. Christine shares the incredible story of how she and her husband infiltrated the group led by self-proclaimed prophet Sam Bateman, gathered evidence against him, and helped expose years of abuse and coercive control inside a fundamentalist religious community.The conversation explores cult psychology, manipulation, religious authority, trauma, coercive control, deconstruction, and why intelligent people can find themselves trapped in destructive belief systems. They also discuss political cults, social influence, human behavior, and the psychology behind belonging and belief.This is a fascinating look inside one of the most shocking cult investigations in recent history.Follow Dr. Christine Marie: IG