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Send us a textForget the comforting traditions—this Easter, Harvest Sarasota boldly asked, "Are we denying the resurrection with our lives?" In this provocative sermon, we unpack the revolutionary reality of Jesus' resurrection beyond mere belief, challenging our complicity with injustice, inequality, and oppression. Pastor Dan Minor urges us to confront uncomfortable truths: when we ignore racism, homophobia, sexism, poverty, and every form of exclusion, we're effectively denying the transformative power of resurrection itself.Drawing inspiration from Mary Magdalene—the overlooked woman whose radical solidarity defied societal norms—we're called to revolutionary living, fierce advocacy, and persistent compassion. It's not enough to celebrate a historical event; it's time to embody it by standing boldly with the marginalized and silenced.Join us as we reject hollow proclamations and affirm a faith that demands action. Harvest 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

Season 5: Episode 16Mike spent last week at the Post-Evangelical Collective gathering in Nashville this last week. This episode unpacks some of his experiences and highlights of the week. ⁠⁠⁠Everything Numa⁠Post-Evangelical Collective

Join me for Part Ten of reflections on my book written 30 years ago and the relevance to the world now especially with respect to the current climate in the USA follow Holy Shed on Facebook; https://www.facebook.com/theholyshed/ Support Holy Shed on Ko-fi; https://ko-fi.com/holyshed follow Dave on https://twitter.com/goodluker/ follow Dave on https://facebook.com/dave.tomlinson.925/ follow Dave on https://instagram.com/bad_christian/

Join me for Part Nine of reflections on my book written 30 years ago and the relevance to the world now especially with respect to the current climate in the USA follow Holy Shed on Facebook; https://www.facebook.com/theholyshed/ Support Holy Shed on Ko-fi; https://ko-fi.com/holyshed follow Dave on https://twitter.com/goodluker/ follow Dave on https://facebook.com/dave.tomlinson.925/ follow Dave on https://instagram.com/bad_christian/

Join me for Part Eight of reflections on my book written 30 years ago and the relevance to the world now especially with respect to the current climate in the USA follow Holy Shed on Facebook; https://www.facebook.com/theholyshed/ Support Holy Shed on Ko-fi; https://ko-fi.com/holyshed follow Dave on https://twitter.com/goodluker/ follow Dave on https://facebook.com/dave.tomlinson.925/ follow Dave on https://instagram.com/bad_christian/

Join me for Part Seven of reflections on my book written 30 years ago and the relevance to the world now especially with respect to the current climate in the USA follow Holy Shed on Facebook; https://www.facebook.com/theholyshed/ Support Holy Shed on Ko-fi; https://ko-fi.com/holyshed follow Dave on https://twitter.com/goodluker/ follow Dave on https://facebook.com/dave.tomlinson.925/ follow Dave on https://instagram.com/bad_christian/

Join me for Part Six of reflections on my book written 30 years ago and the relevance to the world now especially with respect to the current climate in the USA follow Holy Shed on Facebook; https://www.facebook.com/theholyshed/ Support Holy Shed on Ko-fi; https://ko-fi.com/holyshed follow Dave on https://twitter.com/goodluker/ follow Dave on https://facebook.com/dave.tomlinson.925/ follow Dave on https://instagram.com/bad_christian/

Join me for Part Five of reflections on my book written 30 years ago and the relevance to the world now especially with respect to the current climate in the USA

Kelsey Hanson Woodruff is a PhD candidate in Religion at Harvard University. Her dissertation is a historical and ethnographic study of digital communities of post-evangelical feminists in the twenty-first century. She is also writing a biography of millennial author Rachel Held Evans. Hanson Woodruff's work has been supported by the Louisville Institute, the SSRC's Religion, Spirituality and Democratic Renewal fellowship, and the Weatherhead Center. Her research and teaching interests include evangelicalism and post-evangelicalism, religion and gender, and religion and American politics. Visit Kelsey Hanson Woodruff online: https://www.kelseyhansonwoodruff.com/ Visit tge 2025 Sacred Writes Carpenter Cohort online: https://www.sacred-writes.org/carpenter-cohort-2025-jan Seasons 1-8 of Sacred Writes/Classical Ideas episodes: https://linktr.ee/classicalideas

Join me for Part Four of reflections on my book written 30 years ago and the relevance to the world now especially with respect to the current climate in the USA

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Is there a church that can be for the rest of us? Are we living in a "post-evangelical" world?   In this episode, we welcome Joe Smith, lead pastor of Shift GNV in Gainesville, Florida, and host of the Shift Happens Podcast. Known for creating "a church for the rest of us," Joe shares his journey through faith deconstruction and reconstruction, building a community for those feeling spiritually homeless in a post-evangelical world. The conversation explores his innovative ministry, personal experiences, and the broader implications of inclusivity and resistance in modern faith communities.   Episode Highlights [00:01:00] - Corey introduces Joe Smith and dives into his work at Shift GNV, emphasizing the concept of "a church for the rest of us." [00:02:30] - Joe explains the origins and purpose of Shift GNV, creating a safe space for people navigating post-evangelical spirituality. [00:06:00] - Defining "post-evangelical" and reflecting on the societal shift away from rigid evangelical structures. [00:14:30] - Joe recounts his personal experience with religious trauma, including grappling with the fear-based teachings of his upbringing. [00:23:00] - The transformative impact of fatherhood on Joe's beliefs about gender roles and inclusion. [00:34:00] - A modern perspective on the parable of the Good Samaritan and its application to societal divisions today. [00:41:00] - Joe's views on resisting MAGA ideologies and the responsibility of faith communities to challenge injustice. [00:52:00] - Introducing the Post Evangelical Collective (PEC) and its role in fostering forward-thinking, inclusive church practices. Featured Quotes "If I believe that God is love, then this [fear-based compulsion] doesn't produce good fruit—it can't be of God." "Jesus wasn't scandalous for who he excluded, but for who he included." "My belonging to God isn't complete until I understand my belonging to you." "The boundaries I set are the best way to love you and myself simultaneously." Resources Mentioned Shift GNV: Shift Church Gainesville Shift Happens Podcast: Podcast Link Post Evangelical Collective: Learn More Here Recommended Reading: After Evangelicalism by Dr. David Gushee. Call to Action Support on Patreon Watch on YouTube Leave a Review for TP&R Proud to be part of The Democracy Group Social Media Links Corey Nathan (@coreysnathan): Bluesky LinkedIn Instagram Threads Facebook Joe Smith Bluesky (@therealjoesmith.bsky.social) Instagram (@therealjoe.smith) Threads (@therealjoe.smith)   Our Sponsors Meza Wealth Management: www.mezawealth.com

Is there a church that can be for the rest of us? Are we living in a "post-evangelical" world?   In this episode, we welcome Joe Smith, lead pastor of Shift GNV in Gainesville, Florida, and host of the Shift Happens Podcast. Known for creating "a church for the rest of us," Joe shares his journey through faith deconstruction and reconstruction, building a community for those feeling spiritually homeless in a post-evangelical world. The conversation explores his innovative ministry, personal experiences, and the broader implications of inclusivity and resistance in modern faith communities.   Episode Highlights [00:01:00] - Corey introduces Joe Smith and dives into his work at Shift GNV, emphasizing the concept of "a church for the rest of us." [00:02:30] - Joe explains the origins and purpose of Shift GNV, creating a safe space for people navigating post-evangelical spirituality. [00:06:00] - Defining "post-evangelical" and reflecting on the societal shift away from rigid evangelical structures. [00:14:30] - Joe recounts his personal experience with religious trauma, including grappling with the fear-based teachings of his upbringing. [00:23:00] - The transformative impact of fatherhood on Joe's beliefs about gender roles and inclusion. [00:34:00] - A modern perspective on the parable of the Good Samaritan and its application to societal divisions today. [00:41:00] - Joe's views on resisting MAGA ideologies and the responsibility of faith communities to challenge injustice. [00:52:00] - Introducing the Post Evangelical Collective (PEC) and its role in fostering forward-thinking, inclusive church practices. Featured Quotes "If I believe that God is love, then this [fear-based compulsion] doesn't produce good fruit—it can't be of God." "Jesus wasn't scandalous for who he excluded, but for who he included." "My belonging to God isn't complete until I understand my belonging to you." "The boundaries I set are the best way to love you and myself simultaneously." Resources Mentioned Shift GNV: Shift Church Gainesville Shift Happens Podcast: Podcast Link Post Evangelical Collective: Learn More Here Recommended Reading: After Evangelicalism by Dr. David Gushee. Call to Action Support on Patreon Watch on YouTube Leave a Review for TP&R Proud to be part of The Democracy Group Social Media Links Corey Nathan (@coreysnathan): Bluesky LinkedIn Instagram Threads Facebook Joe Smith Bluesky (@therealjoesmith.bsky.social) Instagram (@therealjoe.smith) Threads (@therealjoe.smith)   Our Sponsors Meza Wealth Management: www.mezawealth.com

Send us a textIn this episode, we explore a universal truth that transcends time and belief systems: the quest for identity. From the earliest stories of humanity, like Adam and Eve in the garden, we see how a single deception shifted our understanding of ourselves and the world. The serpent's lie wasn't about breaking a rule—it was about distorting our sense of who we are.We'll revisit the Genesis narrative, where Adam and Eve hid from their source of love, creating a false image of themselves and of God. This ancient story echoes through time, speaking to the way we still grapple with questions of identity today. Drawing from wisdom across various spiritual traditions, we reflect on how our distorted self-image has led to separation, fear, and confusion. But the journey doesn't stop there. This episode explores how wholeness and true identity can be rediscovered, not by following rigid rules, but by embracing the deeper truth of our oneness with the divine and with each other.We are reminded that identity is not something we have to achieve—it's something we are born into. This episode invites listeners of all backgrounds to reflect on their own journey of identity, wholeness, and belonging. No longer nameless or formless, we are each part of a greater whole, connected in love and purpose. Listen as we explore what it means to move from separation into unity, and from fear into freedom. Harvest 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

If you feel ecclesiologically homeless in the larger church landscape and unsure where you fit, but know that you're not ready to give up on the church. If you want to be a part of reimagining what the church looks like for our current moment - this conversation is for you! Today we talk with Keri Ladouceur, cofounder of the Post-Evangelical Collective - a community built to help you reimagine a new way forward. Keri shares her story of being shattered by faith, when all of her ways of being fell short, and how she is wrestling to cultivate Beloved communities full of mutual flourishing through the Collective. We hope their values of the way of Jesus, full inclusion, holistic justice, deep and wide formation, and a gracious posture offer you hope for a new way forward.Learn more or get connected with the Post-Evangelical Collective here!

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For those of us who have a religious background – it was likely ingrained in us that we are broken, fallen sinners – in need of being saved. And how convenient – a church within walking distance who can help with that – as long as we follow, and do and believe what we are told.  But what if they are completely wrong? What if you knew that you knew that you knew that there was absolutely nothing wrong with you??  Would that change how you view yourself?  Others?  Life?  The past?  The future?  Would it give you peace?  Hope? We believe that this is at the core of life itself, and we want to reassure you today that there is absolutely nothing wrong with you. Support the show

Let's be clear: the false narrative that links grooming with LGBTQ+ individuals is nothing but a despicable lie, born out of hatred and ignorance.  The truth is that most child sexual abusers are heterosexual. Sexual orientation has nothing to do with it.  What's at play is a sick and twisted desire for power, not love. Yes, kids ARE being groomed – prepped, taught, indoctrinated, predisosed – but what they are being groomed for is hate and conditional love and bigotry.We are being played with this false narrative and enough is enough. Support the show

We have all heard about decluttering your stuff – keeping what is important and what makes you happy. Well, the same is true with decluttering our beliefs – especially for those of us who are deconstructing from harmful, false religious teaching.  When you have a collection of beliefs that don't work for you – that don't focus on loving God, loving others, and loving yourself, it is such a gift to you and those around you to declutter those beliefs. As you discover the truth about how far out of hand those beliefs have gotten, how hurtful they are, you can neutralize them! Lift them off your shoulders. It's time to declutter your beliefs, so your heart can be free to love and be loved.Support the show

The LGBTQ+ debate gets crazy out there doesn't it? Raise your hand if you've heard this one: “If two men can get married, why can't I marry my dog?”  This is a real thing people throw around.  Or, “If two men can have sex, why can't I have sex with a child?”  These are real things that are said by people trying to defend homophobic and transphobic views, and distract from the real conversation, from the truth. I don't know if they're just inciting us, or if they really mean it… but in either case, we're going to deconstruct this silliness today, and talk all about CONSENT!Support the show

The word woke is all over our screens, the campaign trail, the news… but what does it really mean and where did it start? How did it become a bad thing? The earliest usages of woke date back to the early 20th century and the idea of Black people “keeping their eyes open” to the realities of white supremacist violence. “Stay woke!” continued as a warning call until it started to enter the mainstream and lose its original meaning. And the non-affirming, ultra-religious crowd has now succeeded in making “woke” a bad, negative term. But it's not, and it shouldn't be – and we want to help reclaim that.  #WokeAFSupport the show

The trouble with religious rules is that they are often motivated by fear and written by men who want to strengthen their power and control.Many of us who are deconstructing still struggle with the deeply ingrained, false, damaging teaching based in keeping the rules. In this episode, we ask ourselves “Do we have any religious rules which get in the way of loving others and loving ourselves?”And, we give you 10 religious rules that every person should absolutely break! :-) Support the show

Fear! It's such a powerful, destructive force.We talk a lot about how so much of what we see out there – and what we face in our own hearts – is all about fear. And are we afraid of a PRETEND God??Beloved, we don't need to be afraid – but what do we do?So, we talk today about how we might quiet those fears, and we share two lovely pieces from the amazing writer and poet Jacqueline Woodson, from her memoir in poetry, Brown Girl Dreaming.Support the show

A lot of non-affirming Christians and churches are trying to fool you. But we are not going to let them. They are trying to change their tactics, their tone. The marketing and phrases seem to be welcoming to those in our community who are LGBTQ+. But they are not welcoming at all!To guard our hearts, we need to be able to hear and recognize these tricks, these lies.So, we want to let you know some ‘sneaky' things you might hear from churches, people on social media, or even Christian friends and family.What they say, and what they really mean! Support the show

We are going to talk about truth. I know that's kind of a trigger word – as what is truth, whose truth is it.  It's easy to get confused. Is there something we can default to?  A core we can stand on?  Especially when comes to Christianity, when that word alone can be triggering because of so much false teaching, harm, hate and hypocrisy -- unlike the Jesus they claim to follow.  So, today we're talking about the truth that really sets you free, and about if Jesus is still relevant after we have deconstructed our faith.Support the show

Many of you know how to respond to the accusations and arrows coming your way.  We know the truth in our hearts, but we sometimes struggle on how to respond with the confidence and peace we have.And for some of us, these questions can be a real stumbling block, especially to those new on the journey of deconstructing or of living their authentic lives. We want to address 4 questions that non-affirming Christians commonly ask that can be scary – that can cause us to pause. They shouldn't, and they don't need to, but they do.  So, let's deal with them, so our hearts can be even more free to love and be loved!Support the show

Multiple times a day, we get attacked and accused - as parents & allies. And it does not even compare to what we hear from our gay and trans kids about what they go through.  :-(One of the things we all hear a lot is that our ears are just being tickled, that we are cherry-picking verses, that we are rewriting the truth so that we can justify sin – that we are taking the EASY way out. They say that unconditional love is the easy way out!So, we're talking about this – because we know many of you hear and deal with the same things. Support the show

Every day, we hear from people who grew up in a church that teaches a conditional God who'll drop you into hell – and if you end up there it's your fault anyway. It's like, you're barely acceptable to God as it is, you lowly worm, but if you're gay or trans or bisexual, you are basically sh*t out of luck!  That's what many people are taught, and it's surprisingly stuck in our heads. We know better by now, we've been taught better by now, but dang, the fear just keeps popping up! We want to help get all that hurtful false teaching about God – and about you -  out of your head. A powerful, intimate episode. Support the show

Anyone out there who has people who are trying to change them? Yeah. Some with good intentions, I guess. And some, let's be honest, with bad intentions based on fear.So, how do we respond when someone reaches out to us to help us get "back on the path", "get back in God's will", "get back on the straight (ha!) and narrow"?? Especially if it is someone we are close to.Support the show

When we were in the non-affirming evangelical church, we did not realize how toxic it was or how sick it was making us. When we opened the box we had God in, when we began to deconstruct those false teachings, we begin to see all the symptoms – our views, attitudes, lack of compassion, judgment.We came to understand how sick toxic religion had made us. Support the show

The false teachings about hell and the devil do serious damage to our hearts – especially those who have been rejected by the church for who they are, or for what they stand for.  It IS the number one fear for people who are LGBTQ+ and come from Christianity. It IS the number one fear for people who are deconstructing their faith.  "Oh crap, is the devil making me do all of this? What if I am wrong, could I end up in hell?" Support the show

I think we all know parents who want their child to change. Maybe you are that parent. A Mom or Dad of an LGBTQ+ child and you feel alone, and don't know what to do. Thank you for loving your child enough to listen to this episode. You're not alone, and perhaps this is the answer you've been praying for.Support the show

Being straight… or being gay or lesbian or bisexual… or being transgender… or being queer, or intersex… is NOT a choice. It is who we are. It is how things are.  It was never a choice to be a certain way, and it is not a choice, not an option to NOT to be that way.But we hear from parents who don't understand, from people who do understand but don't give a crap. They say "just choose something different."  So, today we talk all about free will.Support the show

The music at the beginning and the end of every episode is the song "Calm Me Down" by our daughter Hannah, you may know her as Saint Sinner. She is a Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter, an incredible producer, an innovative creator as a DJ artist, and she is an all-around amazing, inspiring human being with a beautiful soul.This is our 100th episode and we want to do something special!We don't have guests on the show, but we are making an exception for this special episode, and we thought the perfect person would be our daughter Hannah - Saint Sinner.We talk about what it's like to be our kid, messy church stuff, coming out, her music, and she is going to sing for you!! :-) Support the show

When you deconstruct your faith, sometimes people get afraid that they won't be able to “find God again” – or Spirit, the Universe, God – however you define that.  Why is that a challenge? Because old false religious beliefs are so deeply ingrained in us, and we were taught to be terrified of anyone on the outside. And to be terrified of our own hearts. So, deconstruction can come loaded with guilt and accusations – all false and based on lies – but it can still impact us.  Can we find God again?  How do we?  What does that even look like now? Let's talk about that today.Support the show

This is The Deconstruction Zone, where we help those of you who come from a nonaffirming, rules-based Christian past – with all the shame, guilt, wounds and trauma that go with that – deconstruct false religious beliefs. Deconstruct those lies about you, those you love, about God, about life – and reconstruct a spirituality that fits perfectly for you – whatever that looks like.A spirituality that affirms you as you are, for you are, with a message that you are beloved. Period. Sometimes we get asked… "Why can't the church just be fixed?" This is a question based in sorrow for what has been lost – or maybe a sorrow for the dream and hope that was never realized. Beloved, let's talk about some deep, core issues, and why the church is broken and can't fix itself.Support the show

We hear the hate coming from the nonaffirming church about things like drag queen storytimes, transgender bathroom laws, and more…  all disguised in the “we care about the children” lie! Disgusting and indefensible.  Just to be clear – it has NOTHING to do with children. Kids are being used in a transparent attempt to hide hate and bigotry.  Period. So, what are the REAL threats to children?  What does real damage to kids? The pop-Christian gospel. Today, we give you 8 ways that the pop-Christian gospel damages children.Support the show

One of our most popular YouTube videos is called: A Pastor Looks Up in Tears.  It is about a non-affirming pastor who is shocked at what he discovers about God, others, and himself when he gets to what the Bible calls Heaven.  We have connected with tens of thousands of parents who have been pressured, and sometimes convinced by their church to reject their LGBTQ+ child… to condemn and shame them, to kick them out of the house, disown them. So, we want to do a version of that video here on the podcast – for parents, instead of a pastor.  What happens when parents who have not fully accepted and affirmed their LGBTQ+ child come face-to-face with God?Support the show

It breaks our hearts when people talk negatively about themselves. Most of the time, this is based on a belief that, at our core, we are probably a disappointment to God, that God is mad at us. We have talked about how the message of Jesus has been distorted and replaced with these false lies that you are broken, that you need saved. That is NOT from Jesus or God and we call bullshit! For us to understand how truly loved, how absolutely beloved we are, can change everything! Support the show

Every day, we see the pain and betrayal inflicted in people's lives from the rules-based, non-affirming Christian church. The devastating suffering of those who have been destroyed by their family and church rejecting them, condemning them—leading to depression, homelessness, substance abuse, and stunningly high suicide rates.Sickening. Indefensible. And you know what, it's absolutely NOTHING like the Jesus these people claim to follow.Here's the truth… Jesus is the biggest threat to Christianity!Support the show

So many of you listening have been on the receiving end of faith-based family rejection.  Maybe because you are part of the LGBTQ+ community – maybe because you support and affirm someone who is – or maybe just because you are deconstructing from false religious beliefs.  The truth is that this rejection has nothing to do with you and speaks volumes about the people treating you this way. Today, we share with you a powerful, moving letter written by someone to all the family members who rejected them. Support the show

Drag queens seem to be in the news with Drag Queen Storytimes! You hear people promoting false fear and lies about kids in danger. But you also hear other people pointing out how kids are likely safer with a drag queen than with many religious leaders! Yeah, truth.Today we are going to talk about someone very special. Someone whose life and impact challenge many in the church, and reach a growing number of outliers and outcasts. We are going to introduce you to The Drag Queen Preacher: Ms. Penny Cost. You are going to fall in love! And maybe you'll be inspired that YOU are indeed the perfect person to share whatever message is on your heart.

Today, we are going to talk about one word… “homosexual.”  And how it was never in the Bible. Nope, NEVER!A handful of verses in the Bible have been falsely taught and used to propagate modern homophobia and transphobia. But, guess what?  The words homosexual, gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender were never actually in the Bible!That all changed in 1946 when an American Bible company mistranslated two ancient Greek words. And this mistake became the foundation of the anti-LGBTQ+ culture that still exists today!Support the show

Beloved, are you tired of feeling miserable?Where does misery even come from? What leads to it? The answer may surprise you!Let's talk about that, so we can do something about it.  Because, Beloved, you deserve to be happy, content, joyful and loved. Support the show

We deconstruct dangerous religious beliefs and false teachings that steal your life, and steal your joy. In this episode, we  look at how different the reality of the actions and core beliefs of the non-affirming, behavior-focused, rules-based part of the Christian church is from what we heard from them – from what they told us Jesus wanted us to do.We listened, we heard, we did what they said and look what happened?? They turned on us.  Support the show

We are not big fans of New Year's Resolutions as they are often things you promise to do and then when it does not work out that way, there is a lot of guilt and shame. And we certainly don't deserve that.  In this episode, we want to do something a little different. Something very special.  We want to share with you 10 things that you can STOP doing! And these may be things that could change everything… your heart, how you feel about yourself, how you feel about others. They might even change the world. Support the show

We have been told by Christians that our opinion on LGBTQ+ people is invalid—that our opinion is invalid because we have two children who are part of that community, and of course, we would just change our opinion to justify them.No! Let me tell you something. Since our two kids came out, we have pondered, prayed, pressed for answers. We have sought, studied, searched for God. We listened and asked and listened some more. And through it all we heard that still small voice, expressing truth and love and transcendent peace.Don't you dare tell me that our opinion is invalid and doesn't matter.We are the ones whose opinion DOES matter, because we have something very important at stake—two very important somethings.Support the show

Toxic Christianity has resulted in so much harm, so much pain. It is based in a behavior-focus, rules-based, nonaffirming religion that puts God in a box and justifies rejection, condemnation, and the suffering it imposes.   This teaching is given in such a controlling, cult-like way, with manipulation, threats, gaslighting, that it can be difficult to get out of. That is why we do this work. To help you deconstruct those false beliefs, so you can build a beautiful spiritual journey. When you start to deconstruct your faith, when you open the box that religion has put God in, when you begin to set your heart free, people will say all kinds of things. Why?  To get you back in line. To deal with their own fear. To maintain control. Today, we want to share things people will accuse you of when you start deconstructing, so you are best prepared to respond and stay on this beautiful journey you are on. Support the show