Podcasts about post traumatic church syndrome

You don't expect to get hurt at church. However, sin causes chaos and people feel betrayed . Post Traumatic Church Syndrome. After suffering, we long to walk away and never go back, but that's not what God wants. Jesus established the church and we need to attend. My guest this week was Dawn Stephens who has authored several children's books. Dawn explains the complexity of her tough church situation, but she also shared how she healed.

In Need to Know,  the co-hosts discuss various personality styles and how flexing between them might be the sweet spot. Isaiah explains why extraverts are often more likely seen as leaders. In All the Feels, the podcast tackles religion and its impact on Christianity and on other faiths. Both co-hosts share their own spiritual journeys, and Bianca reveals how "Post Traumatic Church Syndrome" might be negatively impacting BIPOC people. In Gotta Do, skincare expert Alexis Lopez joins the show to share the most essential tips for maintaining beautiful and healthy skin; she also provides a 101 on Botox. 

Show Notes:Intro - On the Needles - ~Katy's 2021 Birthday Socks - French Vanilla Cappuccino Socks by ME! on US1.5 (2.5mm), Uru.Yarn Sugared Sock in the Peachy Queen colourwayProject bag from Lizzie Bags & Stitch Marker from Tilting PlanetFinished Projects - ~2021 Preemie Hat #40 on US6 (4mm), Berroco Vintage DK in the Black colourway & Uru.Yarn Sugared Worsted in the Roses colourway~Dami's 22nd Birthday Socks - French Vanilla Cappuccino Socks by ME! on US1.5 (2.5mm), Rock and String Creations Jitterbug Sock in the Meow colourway & CraftSlayerPDX Fingering Weight in a OOAK Grey colourwayFlosstube - Begins at timestamp 6:04~Autumn in Stars Hollow by Kathryn Landis of The Black Needle SocietyProject Bag from The Black Needle SocietyI'm so excited to be a rep for The Black Needle SocietyJoin TBNS Waitlist to be notified when you can subscribe.Save 5% on your first box of a box to box subscription with the code JAVAPURL5 - doesn't work on 6 and 12 month subscriptions as they have a discount built in, not valid on special edition boxes~Edinburgh Castle by Terra Luna StitcheryUsing Pattern Keeper software on Kindle Fire 7Needle Minder from TopKnotStitcherProject Bag from KnitRunDigGrime Guard from Crab Shack StitcheryBitzy Bob Basic from That's So Kelly Co.Silicone tiesYummies (our current favourite things) - ~Trick or Treat Box from The Black Needle Society~Mug from Katy~Rockfall Sweater and Rockfall Hat from Tin Can KnitsWhat We're Watching, Reading, + Listening To - Please be aware that we do discuss recent tv show episodes that have aired in the last week or so. This is your spoiler warning!October / November / December 2021 RAL - 15 minutes of reading daily challenge* 88-92 of 92 days - 1 or more giveaways for eBook, everyone gets $1.20 off any single pattern coupon code & 88+ days RAL virtual badge* 61-87 of 92 days - 1 or more giveaways for single pattern, everyone gets 61+ days RAL virtual badge* #GGKRAL21* #GGKRAL21~ October / November / December* 92 days - 10 entries* 88-91 days - 8 entries* 61-87 days - 5 entries~ Read All 365 days - 10 bonus entries~ Complete the Modern Mrs. Darcy 2021 Reading Challenge - 12 bonus entries [all or none] (we'll open a thread for you to post this in December 2021)Episode 43 Bookshop List~The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk - reading~Leaving the Fold: A Guide for Former Fundamentalists and Others Leaving Their Religion by Marlene Winell - reading ~Post-Traumatic Church Syndrome by Reba Riley - finished listening to for Unashamed Love Collective ~ A Community for LGBTQ+ People and Allies~Inward by Yung Pueblo - reading~A Study in Scarlet Women (Lady Sherlock #1) by Sherry Thomas - finished reading~None Shall Sleep by Ellie Marney - finished listening to~Long Bright River by Liz Moore - reading~Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - watching episodes for That's Messed Up: An SVU Podcast~Gilmore Girls - rewatching Season 1 with the I Am All In With Scott Patterson Podcast~Only Murders In the Building - watching~Lucifer - watching~Murdoch Mysteries - watching Season 15~NCIS - watching Season 19~The Masked Singer - watching Season 6~My Favourite Murder podcast~Random Spotify PlaylistsSeptember / October / November Artistic Autumnal AL -*Runs from 1-September through 30-November*Details - any project you knit/crochet/weave/spin/stitch/sew that you can convince us relates to autumn*No WIPS - Your project must be begun no earlier than 1-September and finished no later than 30-November*Each project that you knit/crochet/weave/spin must be at least 20yds/18.3m that you finish and post in the Facebook Group FO Thread counts as 1 entry into the giveaways. If your project is not at least 20yds/18.3m, you need to group it in a single post with other projects that together total at least 20yds/18.3m. For stitching/sewing projects, we'll leave it to your best judgment. If you wanted our official ruling, PM email us at ggkcspodcast@gmail.com*Feel free to poly-dip in other ALs as long as it fits in with other rules*Please complete our Google form in order to help us make sure you are receiving a prize that you'll actually enjoy using.*Prizes: If you'd like to donate one, email us at ggkcspodcast@gmail.comAudine Wools by KnitCrate Mellow - 2 skeins of Cordial (2 winners will each win 1 skein)Woodandcat Owl Needle Minder from Lori & Pumpkin/Kid/Turkey Needle MinderTry to Relax Cross Stitch Kit donated by LoriKnitting Wrist Yarn HolderLa Brebis Light Alpaca - 1 skein of Dogwood BerryLine Where The Sky Meets the Sea Shawl pattern by Windswept Knits*Must be a member of the our Facebook group ~ GGKCS Podcast / FlossTube to participate*Social Media Hashtag: #GGKCSAutumn21*Thread will be locked the morning of 1-December and winner(s) drawn on the next podcast following that*For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, ALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. 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Show Notes:Intro - On the Needles - ~Dami's 22nd Birthday Socks - French Vanilla Cappuccino Socks by ME! on US1.5 (2.5mm), Rock and String Creations Jitterbug Sock in the Meow colourway & CraftSlayerPDX Fingering Weight in a OOAK Grey colourwayProject bag from Lizzie Bags & Stitch Marker from Tilting PlanetFinished Projects - ~2021 Preemie Hat #38 & # 39 on US6 (4mm), Vidalana Ambient Worsted in the Michelangelo colourway & Shepherd in the Cultured Purls colourway | Bernat Softee Baby in the Mint colourway & Red Heart Soft in the Light Grey Heather colourwayFlosstube - Begins at timestamp 10:18~Autumn in Stars Hollow by Kathryn Landis of The Black Needle SocietyProject Bag from The Black Needle SocietyI'm so excited to be a rep for The Black Needle SocietyJoin TBNS Waitlist to be notified when you can subscribe.Save 5% on your first box of a box to box subscription with the code JAVAPURL5 - doesn't work on 6 and 12 month subscriptions as they have a discount built in, not valid on special edition boxes~Edinburgh Castle by Terra Luna StitcheryUsing Pattern Keeper software on Kindle Fire 7Needle Minder from TopKnotStitcherProject Bag from KnitRunDigGrime Guard from Crab Shack StitcheryBitzy Bob Basic from That's So Kelly Co.Silicone tiesYummies (our current favourite things) - ~Trick or Treat Box from The Black Needle Society~Print/sticker from Morgan Harper NicholsWhat We're Watching, Reading, + Listening To - Please be aware that we do discuss recent tv show episodes that have aired in the last week or so. This is your spoiler warning!Winners Announced - July / August / September 2021 RAL - 15 minutes of reading daily challenge* 88-92 of 92 days - 1 or more giveaways for eBook, everyone gets $1.20 off any single pattern coupon code & 88+ days RAL virtual badge* 61-87 of 92 days - 1 or more giveaways for single pattern, everyone gets 61+ days RAL virtual badge* #GGKRAL21October / November / December 2021 RAL - 15 minutes of reading daily challenge* 88-92 of 92 days - 1 or more giveaways for eBook, everyone gets $1.20 off any single pattern coupon code & 88+ days RAL virtual badge* 61-87 of 92 days - 1 or more giveaways for single pattern, everyone gets 61+ days RAL virtual badge* #GGKRAL21* #GGKRAL21~ July / August / September* 92 days - 10 entries* 88-91 days - 8 entries* 61-87 days - 5 entries~ October / November / December* 92 days - 10 entries* 88-91 days - 8 entries* 61-87 days - 5 entries~ Read All 365 days - 10 bonus entries~ Complete the Modern Mrs. Darcy 2021 Reading Challenge - 12 bonus entries [all or none] (we'll open a thread for you to post this in December 2021)Episode 462 Bookshop List~The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk - reading~Leaving the Fold: A Guide for Former Fundamentalists and Others Leaving Their Religion by Marlene Winell - reading ~Post-Traumatic Church Syndrome by Reba Riley - listening to for Unashamed Love Collective ~ A Community for LGBTQ+ People and Allies~Broken Horses by Brandi Carlile - finished listening~Inward by Yung Pueblo - reading~I Kissed a Girl by Jennet Alexander - finished reading~It's Not Summer Without You by Jenny Han - finished reading~We'll Always Have Summer by Jenny Han - finished reading ~Looking for Alaska by John Green - finished reading~The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave - finished reading~A Lesson in Vengeance by Victoria Lee - finished reading~Forgotten in Death (In Death #53) by J.D. Robb - finished reading~A Study in Scarlet Women (Lady Sherlock #1) by Sherry Thomas - reading~Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - watching episodes for That's Messed Up: An SVU Podcast~Gilmore Girls - rewatching Season 1 with the I Am All In With Scott Patterson Podcast~Nine Perfect Strangers - finished watching~Only Murders In the Building - watching~Good Girls - finished watching~Murdoch Mysteries - watching Season 15~NCIS - watching Season 19~The Masked Singer - watching Season 6~My Favourite Murder podcast~Random Spotify PlaylistsSeptember / October / November Artistic Autumnal AL -*Runs from 1-September through 30-November*Details - any project you knit/crochet/weave/spin/stitch/sew that you can convince us relates to autumn*No WIPS - Your project must be begun no earlier than 1-September and finished no later than 30-November*Each project that you knit/crochet/weave/spin must be at least 20yds/18.3m that you finish and post in the Facebook Group FO Thread counts as 1 entry into the giveaways. If your project is not at least 20yds/18.3m, you need to group it in a single post with other projects that together total at least 20yds/18.3m. For stitching/sewing projects, we'll leave it to your best judgment. If you wanted our official ruling, PM email us at ggkcspodcast@gmail.com*Feel free to poly-dip in other ALs as long as it fits in with other rules*Please complete our Google form in order to help us make sure you are receiving a prize that you'll actually enjoy using.*Prizes: If you'd like to donate one, email us at ggkcspodcast@gmail.comAudine Wools by KnitCrate Mellow - 2 skeins of Cordial (2 winners will each win 1 skein)Woodandcat Owl Needle Minder from Lori & Pumpkin/Kid/Turkey Needle MinderTry to Relax Cross Stitch Kit donated by LoriKnitting Wrist Yarn HolderLa Brebis Light Alpaca - 1 skein of Dogwood BerryLine Where The Sky Meets the Sea Shawl pattern by Windswept Knits*Must be a member of the our Facebook group ~ GGKCS Podcast / FlossTube to participate*Social Media Hashtag: #GGKCSAutumn21*Thread will be locked the morning of 1-December and winner(s) drawn on the next podcast following that*For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, ALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding!*There is a Chatter Thread in our Facebook group so we can encourage each other along the way.Ask the Geeks - Originally asked/answered in 2018:Sally asks:Do you have any special traditions for Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas/New Year?Misc. - ~Pride AL - Runs from 17-May-2021 [The International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT)] through 30-June-2022. #GGKCSPrideAlong2122~Support the Podcast, Become A Patron~Support the Podcast, Join us on YouTube~Each week, we create a list on Bookshop of all the books we talk about in that week's episode. Bookshop is an online bookstore with a mission to financially support local, independent bookstores. If you purchase a book from our list, we earn a commission & local, independent bookstores also earn money from your purchase.~Want another way to help support our podcast? 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My guest this week is Vanessa. She describes herself as “born into a large family of fire and brimstone preaching, bible beating, in-tongues-speaking Christians in the Pentecostal Church of God faith tradition.” Her father, her grandfather, and her great grandfather all were pastors of her home church. She began to doubt at a fairly young age and discovered she no longer believed in god in her college years. As a non-believer, she married her believing husband. Recently being unequally yoked has become a discussion point as they negotiate how to raise their daughter. Vanessa is grateful she can be present for her daughter in a way she did receive when she was young. We discuss unequally yoked marriage, secular parenting, and post-traumatic church syndrome. Interact Full show notes https://gracefulatheist.com/2021/06/27/vanessa-post-traumatic-church-disorder/?gaid=gap79 Deconversion https://gracefulatheist.com/2017/12/03/deconversion-how-to?gaid=gap79/ Secular Grace https://gracefulatheist.com/2016/10/21/secular-grace/?gaid=gap79 Support the podcast Via Anchor.fm and Stripe Via Paypal: paypal.me/gracefulatheist --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gracefulatheist/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gracefulatheist/support

Prognosis: Hopeful. ❤ Separating from a community leaves its own special wound. Today, we break down the definition of trauma as described by medical experts, and discuss the ways we experienced trauma after leaving our church communities, and how we found healing after hope seemed lost. RESOURCES: Emotional & Psychological Trauma: https://www.helpguide.org/articles/ptsd-trauma/coping-with-emotional-and-psychological-trauma.htm Finding a Therapist Who Can Help You Heal: https://www.helpguide.org/articles/mental-health/finding-a-therapist-who-can-help-you-heal.htm Post-Traumatic Church Syndrome: https://time.com/3859374/losing-my-religion-americas-post-traumatic-church-syndrome/  When Church Leads to Trauma: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/05/well/mind/religion-trauma-lgbt-gay-depression-anxiety.html

Reba Riley is a spreader of hope, healing, courage, random acts of kindness & laughter. She is the author of best seller: Post-Traumatic Church Syndrome. This book is filled with humor as she decides to experience 30 religions before she turned 30. She is also a blogger, speaker, artist, healer, wine lover and loves to dance despite being terrible at it. She coined the term “Godiverse” during her grief recovery. She shares with us her grief journey into writing her book, advocating for and managing her own chronic health conditions and tips for clinging to intense love and self-compassion while dealing with layered grief without breaks over the years. This includes getting real about her hidden unhealthy numbing and running. She shares the goal of trying not to focus on desired outcomes, but rather how to use the power in which grief contains to become a more beautiful, wise, and compassionate soul. She believes in intense love and self-compassion. May we feel Reba’s ripple in the water to be strong enough and brave enough to sit with our grief, and those in our community. Check out her inspiring yet entertaining book : Post-Traumatic Church Syndrome, A Memoire of Humor and Healing; https://www.amazon.com/Post-Traumatic-Church-Syndrome-Desperate-Religions/dp/1501125672 or follow her on IG or fb at: RebaRileyAuthor -Basics of Dr T's protocol-- Well worth the 48 minutes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGJiLwH1bKg -Dr T's Website https://secure.endfatigue.com/ -His book: https://www.amazon.com/Fatigue-Fibromyalgia-Solution-Essential-Overcoming/dp/1583335145/ref=pd_lpo_14_t_0/134-0938661-0795622?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=1583335145&pd_rd_r=6d5ce225-5e0d-4db4-941d-6cda5f83b437&pd_rd_w=JgYQW&pd_rd_wg=kFnUh&pf_rd_p=7b36d496-f366-4631-94d3-61b87b52511b&pf_rd_r=ZNEPNSH3RW64DDYSWW6M&psc=1&refRID=ZNEPNSH3RW64DDYSWW6M To support and learn more about What Matters Most? Evansville's projects and work- be sure like, join, share and donate through Patreon & Facebook @WMMEVV or find access to all the links at https://instabio.cc//lantzdreams

For Pride month, today's episode Reverend Amy Shoemaker talks with Pastor Dionne and Lady Le from Whosoever Ministries about finding healing in the church hurt that a lot of communities experience.

Religion and the quest for something to believe in is the topic of this episode. We discuss the book, Post-Traumatic Church Syndrome by Reba Riley and her journey to “experience 30 religions before you turn 30.” As someone raised with strict beliefs, she felt burdened by her religious past while at the same time suffering from physical ailments with no diagnosed medical cause. Frustrated and confused, she decided to experience all that religion had to offer from the Amish to the Quaker. Kitty and Ellie were raised in similarly religious households and found some solace in Riley's quest. Kitty set up an interview with Riley but unforeseen circumstances prevented that from happening. However, Kitty and Ellie had plenty to say about the topic of religion as well as updates from quarantine life. We hope you enjoy this episode!

Reba Riley is a blogger, artist, and healer. She travels the world speaking about transformation, courage, health, and healing. Her book, Post Traumatic Church Syndrome: A Memoir of Humor and Healing, is the topic of discussion in this episode. You will be moved and inspired by Reba’s story. As it turns out, kindness, love, and bravery really are some of the most powerful forces to harness for healing and hope and that’s what she discovered as she explored 30 religions before she turned 30 and battled a deep depression in the years following.Need help with completing your goals in 2019? The One You Feed Transformation Program can help you accomplish your goals this year.But wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!In This Interview, Reba Riley and I Discuss Post Traumatic Church Syndrome, and …Her book, Post Traumatic Church Syndrome: A Memoir of Humor and HealingHer chronic illnessFacing her anger and bitterness30 religions before she turned 30Life being grey when religions answers are often black and whiteThat love is bigger than everythingLove healing us and bringing us togetherHer mothers love through her journeyThat wherever she found love (in the 30 religions) she found GodHow love and forgiveness have to start in each of usLooking past beliefs and differences and judgments to find the love that existsIf love rolled up her sleeves and put on her work boots, kindness is what would happenKindness is the action, the outpouring, the verb – of loveKindness is love made visibleHer battle with dark, debilitating depressionFeeling like she had no reason to do anything, no will to liveUsing kindness to battle depressionHow she did 5000 random acts of kindness over 18 months and it saved her lifeThe story she hasn’t told anywhere else about her relapse of depression The alchemy of kindness to transform your painCouraging = brave as a verbReba Riley Links:rebariley.comtwitterPeloton: Wondering if a Peloton bike is right for you? You can get a free 30 day home trial and find out. If you’re looking for a new way to get your cardio in, the Peloton bike is a great solution. Visit onepeloton.com and enter Promo code “WOLF” to get $100 off of accessories with the purchase of a bike, and a free 30 day home trial.Nimble: Get great electronics you can feel really good about. Nimble makes premium, everyday tech products (like portable chargers, wireless chargers, protective phone cases and more). They use only sustainable materials, work with ethical factories, and ship in 100% plastic-free packaging. They’ll recycle your old electronics, too. To get 25% off your first Nimble order, go to www.gonimble.com/wolf and enter promo code WOLFThe Great Courses Plus: Learn more about virtually any topic – beyond the basics and even master a subject if you want to. Get one month for free at www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/wolf

Listen to this episode! Seriously! Rebecca has an incredible story that led her to write the book Post-Traumatic Church Syndrome, and now has led her to a life of random acts of kindness and teaching the alchemy of kindness. Had a bad day? Rachel has a way to turn it around. Find Rachel "Reba" Riley here: http://www.rebariley.com/ Find my Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/youcanpoundthis/

In this episode Michael, Clint and Carrie discuss Post Traumatic Church Syndrome

Do you follow your “Yes?”Following your “Yes” is about you taking a step forward in your partnerships by taking action and applying at least one thing you heard from our guests during their interviews this week. On today’s episode, all of this week’s guests have generously provided BONUS MATERIAL, not included in the interviews you listened to earlier this week. Each one has provided incredible examples of the power of following your “Yes”.  Enjoy! Pablo RosarioNot Following – Pablo relates back to a four and a half year relationship he had in his early 20’s. He says that it should have been much shorter than that. As it progressed, things were going downhill. It was getting to the point where his partner was being a bad teammate. He kept debating on whether to leave or not.  Find out what happened next by listening to the show. Following – This situation ended up being one of the turning points in Pablo’s life. He left all of his relationships and ended up moving to the other side of the country. He got a job offer in California. He is from New Jersey and knew nobody in California. He decided right away that he was going to move.  Find out what happened next by listening to the show. Listen to Pablo’s full interview here Connect with Pablo – His Website Instagram    Reba Riley Not Following – This is when Reba decided to go into business with her best friend. Her “yes” was that she needed to tell her friend the truth, but she didn’t do that. Because of this, they ended up losing their friendship for a year. Find out more by listening to the episode. Following – With Reba’s book, “Post-Traumatic Church Syndrome”, she was originally with another publisher. She ended up getting an opportunity to meet with another agent. Meeting with this agent was going to take travel and time, but she had a strong sense that she needed to do this. She ended up meeting with the agent and it ended up being one of the best decisions she’s ever made. Find out what happened next by listening to the interview. Listen to Reba’s full interview here Connect with Reba – Her Website Instagram Facebook Twitter  

Reba Riley is the author of the Simon & Schuster bestselling memoir “Post-Traumatic Church Syndrome: one woman’s desperate, funny, and healing journey through 30 religions before her 30th birthday”  She has overcome chronic illness, depression, and spiritual injury & now travels nationally speaking on the topics of healing, courage, and radical kindness. Guiding Principle, Quote, or Mantra Brave is a verb. Kindness cures. Love is bigger than everything. When You “Tripped Up” in a Partnership One of Reba’s biggest “trip ups” came with her best friend. They had decided that they were going to start a business together and it didn’t go well. This was about ten years ago and they had a great idea. What they discovered in the process is that they’re fantastic friends but horrible in working together. What tripped her up was that she felt like she couldn’t be honest at times with her friend. Find out what happened next by listening to the show. Your Proudest Moment in Partnership One of Reba’s proudest moments in partnership came with her editor for her book, ‘Post Traumatic Church Syndrome’. What her editor did was take her raw talent and experience, and taught her how to craft it into a story. In a period of over 18 months, her editor did everything in her power to help her along the way. Nearing the end, Reba asked her for her honest opinion on what she thought of the book and everything, and she replied with “I’m so happy and proud to have my name involved with this book.” Find out what happened next by listening to the show. The Best Partnership Advice You’ve Ever Received Love is bigger than everything. And a funny marriage one – Separate bank accounts, separate bathrooms.  A Book or Resource That You Recommend Post Traumatic Church Syndrome – Reba Riley The 5 Love Languages – Dr. Gary Chapman Interview Links – Her Website Instagram Facebook Twitter

What happens when the place meant to help us heal is a source of deeper wounding? Join us this week as we explore the topic of Post Traumatic Church Syndrome with our special guest, Radonda Rowton, MAC, PLPC. Radonda was raised in ministry (27 pastors on just one side of the family!). For twenty years, she and her husband have served in music ministry.

This episode of the Kindness Podcast is brought to you by Cornwell Properties in Athens, Ohio. Location Matters. Visit http://cornwellpropertiesathens.com for more information. Feeling spiritually defeated and full of physical pain, Reba Riley challenged herself to try out 30 different religions before her 30th birthday. That experiment became the fascinating book, Post Traumatic Church Syndrome. In this episode of the The Kindness Podcast, Reba talks with Nicole about religion and how kindness plays a role in spirituality. Find Reba on twitter @RebaRiley.

Think of it like this. We've all grown up with teachings, beliefs and faith that have been passed down to us from others. Whether it's church, religions, parents, teachers, etc. When you buy-in and live based on these principles, your "religion" becomes apart of you... But what happens when one start to question these beliefs? There's a breaking of sorts, almost like an identity crisis. I think a lot of us have dealt/deal with this type of syndrome. For me, I grew up in Christianity and there's a lot of things that were taught to me which I simply don't agree with anymore. I'm lucky I've had some awesome people around me where this questioning led to nothing more than disagreements and sometimes good debates. In many cases though, instead of healing, religion has brought people pain and loneliness. Should we look at church as bad then? Is religion evil? What about religious people? I mean, how do we deal with this spiritual aspect of our lives if we don't really vibe with all the teachings? Especially if religion brought us hurt and pain in the past? Enter Reba and her story. She suffered from PTCS herself and wanted to fix it. Her spiritual side was suffering so she used a pretty unique project in attempts to face it. Practice 30 religions before her 30th birthday. And she accomplished it, but it was more than just checking off 30 religions. To put it simply, she learned a lot- about herself, God, loving others, finding good in things, etc. There's a lot more I can write but I don't want to give too many spoilers because: 1. Reba wrote an awesome book about her journey called: Post Traumatic Church Syndrome and... 2. We talk about some of this stuff in the podcast lol. Talking points: How Reba was able to get out of her comfort zone What is PTCS? Why she started the project? Overcoming bitterness, resentment Not quitting (even when you want to) The different facets of storytelling/being in the present Big thanks to Reba for coming on the podcast and sharing!

We are joined Reba Riley, author of the book “Post-Traumatic Church Syndrome.” Also, Toby confesses his cell phone addiction, Matt argues that everybody falls into 3 categories of “sheep, sleazy or scared” and Joey gets some bad news via text message. We also introduce the latest marginalized group…mutants!   Sponsors and Links: SpareMin - http://sparemin.com/ SeatGeek - http://seatgeek.com/ AudioFeed - http://badchristianday.com/ Emery Acoustic - http://emeryacoustic.com/ Join the BC Club! - http://badchristian.com/contribute/

Reba Riley is the author Post-Traumatic Church Syndrome: A Memoir of Humor and Healing, a book Elizabeth Gilbert calls, "Eat Pray Love's gutsy, wise, funny little sister". Graduate of Ohio State University and former Fortune 500 sales and marketing manager, Reba now blogs for Patheos.com and travels widely speaking about transformation, courage, heath and healing. Reba is a survivor of a decade of chronic illness, an advocate for the undiagnosed patient, and a champion for the power of spiritual healing. -Author's Website

Join us for EP28 of That God Show where BLC and MPT sit down with Reba Riley, author of the much anticipated book, Post Traumatic Church Syndrome. In this episode you'll be invited to join a candid discussion about something so many of us face but rarely discuss: self doubt.

Author Reba Riley was raised charismatic evangelical, a graduate of the Focus on the Family Institute, comforted by the safety and certainty of living without doubts.  Then the questions came and eventually the bottom fell out and, like many of us, Reba had to rediscover herself and reality. She visits over 30 different religious experiences in a pilgrimage ala Eat Pray Love.   Her book, “Post-Traumatic Church Syndrome: a Memoir of Humor and Healing in 30 Religions,” is that story.  Taped on April 18th, 2015. Co-hosts Cass Midgley & Bob Pondillo Patreon.com/eapodcast Credits: "Towering Mountain of Ignorance" introduction by Hank Green https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3v3S82TuxU "Never Know" by Jack Johnson Percussion by Cass Midgley