Podcasts about religious deconstruction

What do you do when everything you were raised to believe starts to crack?Holly, known as Hope with Holly on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube, has built a following of over 500,000 by saying the things most people are too scared to admit. She talks about religious trauma, surviving loss, parenting a transgender child, dating in midlife, and what it means to find your voice when it feels like everything's falling apart.In this episode, Holly shares her raw, funny, heartbreaking story of leaving Christian fundamentalism. We talk about:Growing up Pentecostal and what “church” really looked likeMarrying under prophetic pressure (yes, really)Losing her daughter Monroe and the unraveling that followedBeing labeled a heretic for asking basic questionsRebuilding identity after religious and social deathParenting a transgender son in the Deep SouthBecoming a truth-teller with a platform—and a whole lot of hatersRedefining spirituality, purpose, and freedom on her own termsThis conversation is for anyone who's ever felt betrayed by their belief system or pressured to stay quiet to “belong.” Holly proves you're allowed to change—and you're still worthy of connection even if you no longer check the boxes.

In this episode, you'll discover: Why humans create meaning in fundamentally similar ways regardless of their cosmic beliefs How suffering can be both brutal reality and catalyst for transformation The unexpected freedom that comes from separating your identity from your beliefs Are we discovering meaning that's already built into reality, or are we just making it up as we go in a universe that couldn't care less? Last week we dove into the wild possibility that our reality might actually be a simulation. Today we're tackling something just as mind-blowing - what happens when you tear down religious beliefs and have to build something new from scratch? I grew up with Christianity giving me all the answers. Heaven, hell, God watching everything - the whole package. Then I started asking questions nobody could answer, and my entire belief system crumbled. That's terrifying. You're standing in this void where nothing makes sense anymore, and you have to figure it all out yourself. What nobody tells you about spiritual deconstruction is that the void isn't just intellectual - it's emotional, social, even physical. Your entire identity gets ripped apart. The community that once supported you becomes foreign territory. The certainty that grounded you vanishes. For me, that process was both devastating and ultimately liberating. My guest today is Britt. She went from Mormon true believer to theology scholar and landed at atheism. But here's the twist - she didn't throw spirituality out with religion. She built a secular approach that captures the good stuff without requiring you to believe in anything supernatural. We're diving into territory most spiritual podcasts won't touch - that messy space between blind faith and total emptiness. No sugar-coating, no spiritual bypassing. Just real talk about free will, consciousness, quantum weirdness, and what the hell you do when everything you once believed turns out to be someone else's story. Links from the episode: Show Notes: mindlove.com/400 Join the Mind Love Collective Sign up for The Morning Mind Love for short daily notes to wake up inspired Support Mind Love Sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 146   In this episode, I delve into the challenging and often misunderstood topic of deconstruction, especially for those of us healing from complex trauma as persons of faith. I share my own journey and how deconstruction has been an essential part of my healing process. We'll define what deconstruction means in this context and explore the three zones where I experienced it: Self-Identity, Family and Cultural Values, and Faith. Despite its inherent risk, deconstruction is a necessary and important part of the journey towards wholeness and a more secure faith in God.  I hope my sharing reassures those of you on the healing journey that your experience of deconstruction or “undoing” is an integral and hopeful part of the healing process even if very few people in your life can understand you.Watch this recording on YouTube.Follow me on my Instagram account @animann for more material on the integration journey and subscribe to my monthly reflections on Begin Again.CHAPTER MARKERS[00:00] Introduction[01:44] Defining Deconstruction[06:03] 3 Zones of Deconstruction[07:59] 1. Self-Identity Deconstruction[14:34] 2. Familial and Cultural Values Deconstruction[19:58] 3. Faith and Religious Deconstruction[34:53] Existential Faith vs Religious or Doctrinal Assent[42:26] Questions for Pondering and ConclusionTRANSCRIPTAvailable here.REFLECTION PROMPTWhich ‘zones' have you begun to experience deconstruction in? What are the fundamental questions you are asking right now which you had never asked before?Support the showSUBSCRIBE | FOLLOW | SUPPORTSocial Media:Follow Ann Yeong on Instagram or Facebook.Newsletter:Subscribe to Begin Again for Ann's updates and reflections.Support the Show:Monthly Support (starting at USD$3)One-time DonationLeave a Review:If this podcast has blessed you, please leave a review by clicking here.

In this episode, Leslie speaks with former pastor Kyle Butler, who shares his transformative journey through deconstructing his religious upbringing. The conversation delves into Kyle's upbringing, his experiences with religious fear and indoctrination, and the realization of his true beliefs. The discussion also explores the psychological impact of religious teachings, the importance of self-love and critical thinking, and the process of deconstructing faith. Kyle emphasizes the value of finding personal peace and happiness, irrespective of traditional religious frameworks, offering a fresh perspective to listeners navigating their own spiritual journeys.You can find Kyle on Instagram, TikTok & Facebook! Leslie's NEW book comes out Tuesday, October 22! Find it on Amazon, Audible and Kindle! Here is the link to purchase.  Honoring the Journey is hosted, produced and edited by Leslie Nease and the artwork for the show is also created by Leslie Nease.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 as a Patreon Supporter, please check it out at this link!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!

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Grab your cosmic passport and join us as we finally travel the galaxy in search of the truth about Starseeds. TRIGGER WARNING: This may be a provocative or controversial episode if you identify as a Starseed (in which case, this episode is probably even more important for you to listen to). Starseeds are a subculture within the new age spirituality community. They believe they are extraterrestrial souls incarnated on Earth to elevate humanity to a higher state of consciousness. They come from various galaxies and star systems far, far away. It sounds like science fiction. And actually... it kind of is. You'll see what we mean. It's also fueled by more sobering ideologies like white supremacy, eugenics, and capitalism. Researching these darker parallels, it becomes clear that starseeds are (most likely) not from some distant galaxy. Instead, they're found at the intersection of cosmic elitism and earthly prejudices. Despite our skepticism, we eventually stretch our understanding to consider the possibilities that starseed narratives offer. We reflect on why such beliefs resonate deeply with those who feel disenfranchised by the conventional world. We acknowledge the psychological comfort these narratives provide, and the sense of control and purpose they offer in our often chaotic human existence. Whether you're a skeptic, a believer, or simply curious, there's something here for you. And we're not done. In a future Part 2 episode, we'll dive even further into this subject -- and we invite anyone who identifies as a starseed to speak with us for that episode! If that's you, please reach out. We'd love to chat and promise to keep an open mind and a comfortable atmosphere for you to share your perspective with us. *****************************************Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Article: The Dark Historical Roots of StarseedsArticle: Psychologists on StarseedsArticle: Common Types of StarseedsWebsite: Barbara MarciniakVideo: Matias De Stefano Summoning Aliens (Allegedly)*****************************************Podcast & Host Resources:Clairannoyance InstagramClairannoyance TikTokClairannoyance WebsiteMegan's InstagramMegan's TikTokMegan's WebsiteRyan's InstagramRyan's TikTokRyan's Website

If you've been brought up in religion this discussion could be an eye opening discovery into the parallels of emotional and narcissistic abuse. I am interviewing coach Terina Maldonado about her experience with religious deconstruction to finally break free from limiting beliefs she was programmed with from a very young age with her church. We explore how things like purity culture, societal expectations and some religions impart deep psychological conditioning on people to keep a power status. Listen in to this very important and eye-opening conversation. My hope is that you will begin to question the things you were programmed to believe that keep you from your authenticity and being the best version of you that you can!Connect with Terina:www.terinamaldonado.comSupport the showTo apply for a FREE Consultation, please fill out this formhttps://forms.gle/1QhTHFUtStvtGAPz9To send a DM, visit Allison's profiles on Instagram and Facebookhttps://www.instagram.com/allisonkdagney/https://www.facebook.com/allisonkdagney/To learn more about my Programs visit the websitewww.whentearsleavescars.comFormerly (The Emotional Abuse Recovery Podcast)

Please enjoy my interview with Dianne Sherman about her Near Death Experience and Deconstruction from Catholicism.WHERE TO FIND MELISSAWEBSITE: https://lovecoveredlife.com/VIDEO PODCAST: https://www.youtube.com/@lovecoveredlifepodcastINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/lovecoveredlife/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@lovecoveredlife BE A GUEST: https://www.lovecoveredlife.com/beaguestEMAIL FOR OTHER BUSINESS INQUIRIES: Melissa@lovecoveredlife.comWHERE TO FIND DIANNE: WEBSITE: https://guidingyourspirit.com/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/GuidingYourSpirit/?ref=bookmarks

Here is where you can find Jonathan online:web: jonathanfosteronline.comfb: jonathan fostersubstack: jonathan_fostertiktok: jonathanunderscorefosterpodcast: jonathan_fosterbook: Indigo: The Color of Grief on Amazon Honoring the Journey is co-hosted by Leslie Nease and Karen Shock, produced and edited by Leslie Nease and the artwork for the show is also created by Leslie Nease. 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 our Private Facebook Community! We will also do live shows and events through this page. Both Leslie and Karen are very passionate about connection and community, so look for some retreats in the future, as well!

Want to know more about our guest today? Find out more here!Find Lizz online at her website, www.elizabethpetters.com. She's also on Facebook and Instagram!You can find her posting on her Deconstructing Mamas Instagram Page, as well. And the website of the podcast is here!Thanks so much for joining us, Lizz! Honoring the Journey is co-hosted by Leslie Nease and Karen Shock, produced and edited by Leslie Nease and the artwork for the show is also created by Leslie Nease. 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 our Private Facebook Community! We will also do live shows and events through this page. Both Leslie and Karen are very passionate about connection and community, so look for some retreats in the future, as well!

On this episode, we discuss deconstruction on Real Housewives of Salt Lake City. We mainly cover Heather Gay's decision to take her family out of mormonism, Whitney Rose's disillusionment with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints after their refusal to excommunicate her for infidelity, and Lisa Barlow's "Mormon 2.0," and the contradiction of her being a practicing mormon who owns a tequila company.If you are a new listener to our show or are just finding out about the IFB from the "Let Us Prey" Documentary, we recommend listening to episode 57, as well as our 5-part "First Family of Fundamentalism" series from fall of 2020.WE HAVE NEW MERCH AVAILABLE, AND A NEW MERCH SHOP, at https://leavingedenpodcast.threadless.comStream the Leaving Eden Podcast theme song, Rolling River of Time on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/artist/6lB7RwSQ9X5gnt1BDNugyS?si=jVhmqFfYRSiruRxekdLgKA.Join our Facebook Discussion group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/edenexodusJoin our subreddit! Reddit.com/r/EdenExodusInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/leavingedenpodcast/https://www.instagram.com/sadiecarpentermusic/https://www.instagram.com/gavrielhacohen/Twitter:https://twitter.com/HellYeahSadieFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/LeavingEdenPodcasthttps://www.facebook.com/GavrielHaCohen Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Soul Mentor, Angel Lyn, speaks about inner wisdom, going inward and upward vs outward and upward, and parenting from love vs fear. She speaks about leaving a high demand religion, mormonism, and deconstructing the belief of needing to do instead of just being. Get her book

Leslie has a Life & Faith Transition Coaching business where she walks with others who are going through this difficult transition of deconstructing faith. She also helps others in various life transitions, such as empty nesting, becoming a parent, changing jobs, moving to a new area, or an unexpected health/life crisis. You can find out more about her coaching at www.leslieneasecoaching.com. You can find Leslie online on Facebook, Twitter (X) and Instagram.If you'd like to watch her on Survivor, you can find her on season 15, Survivor China on Paramount Plus streaming.Leslie is working on a book titled Honoring the Journey: The Deconstruction of Sister Christian, due out the end of 2024 or the beginning of 2025 through Quoir Publishing.  Honoring the Journey is co-hosted by Leslie Nease and Karen Shock, produced and edited by Leslie Nease and the artwork for the show is also created by Leslie Nease. 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 our Private Facebook Community! We will also do live shows and events through this page. Both Leslie and Karen are very passionate about connection and community, so look for some retreats in the future, as well!

Dr. Ryan Lambros and Paul Krauss MA LPC discuss: Is Religious Deconstruction Good for your Mental Health? Deconstruction is the free act of valuing (evaluating) what was, experiencing what is, and holding a posture of curiosity moving forward.  Some points to consider: A.The intention of this discussion is not to destroy a faith system. It's not even to deconstruct a faith system. “De” words won't provide holistic health. Rather, the intention is to evaluate systems, dogmas, and ideas based on our experience and reason. Curiosity and compassion are key to pursuing spiritual health. The intention is to offer freedom, hope, and beauty for people to pursue healing in their spiritual journey. B. Why are so many people deconstructing Evangelical Christianity and leaving the church? C. The church isn't controlling the narrative anymore. D. Are we lacking deep and meaningful spirituality practices in our current culture? Also Discussed: Joseph Campbell, Carl Jung, Evangelical movement, Power, Money, Control, a partial History of the Church, Sex-Cult, Patriarchy, bibliolatrous behavior, critical thinking, scientific exploration, Spirituality, Healthy Spirituality, Unhealthy spirituality, Gaslighting, Narcissism, Truth, "truth", Catholic Priest letters from 500 years ago, Jesus, the Book of Enoch, the Gnostic Gospels, the Bible, US Politics, dogma, tithing, religious fundamentalism, capitalism's influence on the church, purity culture, internal family systems, counseling, therapy, trauma, defense mechanisms, human adaptation, "the self", integration, healing spirituality, curiosity, compassion, learning from myths, etc. Dr. Ryan Lambros is a Certified Life Coach and Chaplain in Gilbert, AZ. He is married to Jessica, a Licensed Professional Counselor, and they have two sons.  Ryan completed his doctorate from Northwind Seminary with his doctoral work focusing on the intersection of philosophy and psychology as it pertains to a phenomenological metaphysic of healing.  Ryan is passionate about walking with people in their healing journey, specifically in relationships and religious trauma. Website: www.thetablecoach.com/coaching Instagram: @tablecoaching Bonus IG: @hereticallife "On this immediate level of life and structure, myths offer life models. But the models have to be appropriate to the time in which you are living, and our time has changed so fast that what was proper fifty years ago is not proper today. The virtues of the past are the vices of today. And many of what were thought to be the vices of the past are the necessities of today. The moral order has to catch up with the moral necessities of actual life in time, here and now. And that is what we are not doing. The old-time religion belongs to another age, another people, another set of human values, another universe. By going back you throw yourself out of sync with history. Our kids lose their faith in the religions that were taught to them, and they go inside."- Joseph Campbell Myth is powerful not just because it holds value in its literal-ness (which it may), but because it transcends the literal facts as well - offering us something more valuable than truth…beauty. -Dr. Ryan Lambros Get involved with the National Violence Prevention Hotline: 501(c)(3) Donate Share with your network Write your congressperson Sign our Petition Looking for excellent medical billing services? Check out Therapist Billing Services. A behavioral and mental health billing service developed by therapists for therapists. Preview an Online Video Course for the Parents of Young Adults (Parenting Issues) EMDR Training Solutions (For all your EMDR training needs!) 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In this episode of  Called to be Bad, scholar Jessie Knippel takes us through the history of colonial witch trials, why certain people groups were targeted as “witches", and the role Christianity played in these hunts. Then we move to the modern day and how cycles of religious, political, and economic control continue to police women and other marginalized peoples. *Also I apologize for the mis-matched and bad audio--I couldn't figure out how to fix it.*Jessie's Full Bio: Jessi Knippel-academic, writer, artist who recently moved from the promised land of Southern California to the wilds of the American South with her partner and children. She holds a BA in Theatre and in Religious Studies, as well as three MAs at the intersections of Religion, Gender Studies, Cultural Studies and Media and Art. She is currently in the early dissertation phase of an interdisciplinary PhD in Religion, Gender Studies and Media at Claremont Graduate School. She also is an adjunct instructor at Mercer University. Her research includes European Witchcraft/Witch trials, Religion of the Atlantic world, Post/Ex-Evangelicals and Religious Deconstruction, Evangelicalism in the US,  High Control Groups/Emerging Religions (ie cults), Deviant Sex Cults, syncretism and folk practices in religion, as well as pop culture and religion.Jessie's Socials: Website: https://www.jessiknippel.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seattlerainartist/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jknippel1Jessie's book list: The Oxford Illustrated History of Witchcraft and Magic Owen DaviesWitchcraft in Early North America Alison GamesThinking with Demons: The Idea of Witchcraft in Early Modern Europe Stuart ClarkDevil in the Shape of a Woman Carol KarlsenEntertaining Satan John DemosMalevolent Nurture: Witch hunting and Maternal Power in early modern England -Deborah WillisWitch-hunts in Europe and America an Encyclopedia -William BurnsWitchcraze -Anne BarstowWitches, Midwives and Nurses- Barbara Ehrenreich & Deirdre English (this is one of the books I mentioned)Obeah, Race and Racism:Caribbean Witchcraft in the English imagination- EuSupport the showFollow us for more ✨bad✨ content: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calledtobebad_podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/calledtobebad Website: https://calledtobebad.buzzsprout.com/ Want to become part of the ✨baddie✨ community? Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/calledtobebad Have a ✨bad✨ topic you want to talk about on the show? Get in touch with host, Mariah Martin at: calledtobebad@gmail.com #ctbb #podcast #podcastersoffacebook ...

David Hayward is the "NakedPastor." He is a cartoonist, author, and former charismatic/evangelical pastor who deconstructed his faith and rebuilt a new refreshing spirituality that still embraces the wisdom of Jesus... but without the religious baggage. Michael and David discuss their journeys and David's unique experience. A psychologist says of David's latest cartoon book, Flip It Like This, "A beautiful exploration of deconstructing your conditioned beliefs to become more open, compassionate, and heart-centered. I recommend this book to anyone on their own healing journey." Enter into this fascinating conversation and learn how David's cartoons "...are for those who have been battered or infuriated by the church and who long to see it change. Upending notions of who's in and who's out, Hayward's comic vision overturns false pieties and harmful dogmas in one fell swoop." See David's work here: https://nakedpastor.com/ See the new book, Flip It Like This here: https://www.amazon.com/Flip-Like-This-David-Hayward/dp/1506484727 Learn more about Michael's journey and resources here: https://www.spiritualbrewpub.com/ More Spiritual Brewpub episodes: https://spiritualbrewpub.podbean.com/  

Am I immoral for being a sugar baby? Have I become my parents worst nightmare? Today we're diving deeper into religious questioning. Do I even believe in the creation story and is that even the right context to be questioning morality? Maybe the story was fucked to begin with. Maybe this is actually the start of me fully letting go of my Christian conditioning...

GUEST BIO Scott Okamoto is a former English professor and ex-Evangelical writer, musician, and home chef. His newly released book is called Asian American Apostate: Losing Religion and Finding Myself at an Evangelical University. In the book, Scott tells his story of losing all faith while teaching at an evangelical university. Through this process, he dug deep into his roots as a 4th generation Japanese American and found community, art, music, and a life worth living. Scott also has a podcast called Chapel Probation. Instagram | Twitter | Web DEFINITIONS Religious Deconstruction - a process in which people re-examine their faith and previously held beliefs, sometimes to the point of leaving the religion. Religious Deconstruction - a process in which people re-examine their faith and previously held beliefs, sometimes to the point of leaving the religion. Heart Mountain is a historic site sharing the stories of WW2 Japanese American prisoners. Reparations: $20,000 checks paid in the 1990s to some 82,000 surviving Japanese American individuals who was detained in the camps. Camp residents lost some $400 million in property during their incarceration. MENTIONED TAKEAWAYS Japanese Incarceration Camps are still glossed over in history classes. We need to demand that it be taught like Germany teaches about the Nazis. Many felt embarrassed about their incarceration and tried to be exemplary patriots after their release in order to avoid being sent to camps again. Representation helped many Japanese Americans feel like it was ok to talk about the camps. Redlining and other discriminatory practices affect all of us. You don't win people over with facts and arguments, but by building relationships with them. Many of the views of evangelicals are not actually rooted in the bible. Religious texts are updated by flawed humans. Deconstructing is easier if you have a good support system and community outside of religion. You don't have to understand someone's experience to show compassion. CONTACT Instagram | TikTok | Web | LinkedIn | Twitter Host: Lazou --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nuancespod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nuancespod/support

Beyond the Cross: Abolitionism and Religious Deconstruction is a compelling live stream conversation with Dr. Nicole Truesdell—Anthropologist, and Abolitionist, scholar that explores the intersection of abolitionism and the rejection of Christianity as the primary source of religious or spiritual identification among African Americans. Dr. Nicole Truesdell is an anthropologist by training and an abolitionist scholar and teacher in practice. Dr. Truesdell's previous experience includes being an administrator and faculty member at Brown University and Beloit College, working with students who are underserved and underrepresented in higher education. At Brown, she founded the Institute for Transformative Practice, which housed 7 student-focused identity centers and worked to create collaborative, cooperative, and coalition-based programming and research around collective liberation. 

If you haven't listened to Episode #25 My Religious Deconstruction: How I Left The Church, Why, And Where I'm At Now...doing that first is a MUST. In this episode, Kelsee once again goes off script, summarizing the responses to the deconstruction episode, and answering some listener Q+As, as a follow-up to the highly downloaded and shared episode 25. Topics covered in this episode include: purity culture, relative versus absolute truth, and rapture anxiety. To connect further with Kelsee, find her on instagram @kelseekeitel and @evergreenthinkingpod or visit the show's website: evergreenthinkingpod.com Join the Evergreen Thinking newsletter here!

In today's episode of Staying at the Table we welcome David Hayward, the Naked Pastor, to the table to join our discussion about deconstruction, re-construction and faith.

This isn't your typical deconstruction of faith story. Kelsee wasn't raised particularly religious. Faith in the Christian god was something she leaned deeply into and eventually out of on her own. Around 2018, at about the age of 24, Kelsee left Christianity. Heavily involved in the evangelical church, and a ministry leader, this was a major life transition that would be the catalyst for many other transformations in Kelsee's life. While this is a part of her story that she shares openly, this is the first time she shares the whole story in detail publicly. This episode is raw and unscripted, with the intent of sharing the before, during, and after of one person's religious deconstruction. Kelsee hopes that by hearing her story, listeners will know that they aren't alone in their deep questions of faith, and gain a few tips on how to navigate this kind of transition. Although Kelsee no longer identifies with the christian religion, her intent is not to change anyone's mind, rather it is to give them permission to explore what feels true and authentic to themself and pursue a life of meaning. As she says in this episode: Just like your physical health is YOUR physical health, and your mental health is YOUR mental health...Your spiritual health is YOUR spiritual health. To connect further with Kelsee, find her on instagram @kelseekeitel and @evergreenthinkingpod or visit the show's website: evergreenthinkingpod.com Join the Evergreen Thinking newsletter here!

In today's episode of Staying at the Table we talk about tradition and it's role in a Centered-Set church.

In today's episode of Staying at the Table we talk about the process of deconstruction and reconstruction of our theological approach.

On this episode, Melissa Duge Spiers joins us. We are going to be talking about her upcoming (and award-winning) memoir, The Glory Whole, her experience visiting a legal brothel and writing about it in a viral Huffington Post article. Melissa also talks with us about leaving the Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) church, non-monogamy, purity culture and sexual empowerment. Then we let you know what music we are listening to and wrap things up with some spicier and more personal questions in our Dish Bish segment at the end. About our Guest: Melissa Duge Spiers s an award-winning memoirist, screenwriter and essayist based in Silicon Valley, CA. Her upcoming memoir, The Glory Whole, won the 2021 Book Pipeline Unpublished Manuscript competition, and her first feature screenplay, Brave Woman, garnered awards and placement in Sundance and several other renowned film festivals. Melissa also writes for magazines and blogs, with work appearing in The Huffington Post, Forbes, Wall Street Journal, Bitch Magazine and more. Connect with Melissa:Website: http://melissadugespiers.com/Twitter: @TheGloryWhole1 Instagram: @The.Glory.WholeTikTok: @TheGloryWholeHuffington Post Article: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/boyfriend-brothel-threesome-sex-worker_n_620d24eee4b097efdfbacc35 ---------Boom Tequila Podcast LinksFollow on Instagram: @BoomTequilaPodcastJoin our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/boomtequilapodcastWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqro-8gXjDP_gVfwOhowJVw Boom Tequila Podcast Links Follow on Instagram: @BoomTequilaPodcast Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/boomtequilapodcast Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqro-8gXjDP_gVfwOhowJVw

In today's episode of Staying at the Table we discuss this past year and where we've seen our staying at the table values lived out. We think about how these values not only have shaped us this past year, but have guided us over the past few years, and we end with a challenge for each of you to look for the values that can guide you in 2023.

We're back at it with pure gold from a current client. This episode is a client feature with one of my longest-term client relationships, Dulcy. Dulcy and I chat about the difference between therapy and spiritual direction, how soul issues and soul questions need a different space than therapy, how spiritual direction creates space and is a judgment-free and expectation-free zone. We talk about permission to be and learning to value yourself beyond actions and productivity. We also discuss one of my favorites: using vision as a tool and a gift on the spiritual journey and in the spiritual direction space. My loves, if you've been wondering at spiritual direction OR if you, yourself have practiced direction for years… this one is for you. I hope you find nourishment in this episode.    Some Important Notes:  CW: Disordered Eating + Suicidality  Error: I made a mistake and misgendered my poetry guide. Their pronoun is they. I apologize, I'm deeply sorry that I've missed them in this way.    From today's episode:  Connect with Dulcy by listening to the pod she's on: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bloom-church-denver-guided-liturgy-podcast/id1292102786 REGISTER FOR HEAL TODAY! https://portal.carinhuebner.com/public/form/view/627aea9ef97c0f300fe9da58 Join the email list: https://portal.carinhuebner.com/public/form/view/62a7a9056cfde7fd9ad9d018 Join Carin's FREE Facebook group: https://portal.carinhuebner.com/public/form/view/63223d6e3d298d2c64e6abfa Schedule a discovery call with me to discern what's right for your journey: https://portal.carinhuebner.com/public/appointment-scheduler/62a7a82fbca2763010f61eaf/schedule

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In today's episode of Staying at the Table we talk about some things that are in the headlines - Nancy Pelosi's husband getting attacked with a hammer, Elon Musk's removing all boundaries from Twitter and what's happening there. And we talk about the binary nature of all of this and what's the church called to do in this season?

In today's episode of Staying at the Table we talk about the deconstruction of the Bible and potentially adding into our discussion various books from the apocryphal. How legitimate is it to use it as a part of our theology?

In today's episode of Staying at the Table we talk about the deconstruction of the Bible. We listen and talk with each other as we express the different ways that we utilize to deconstruct in how we read the Bible to apply to our lives today.

My name is Sarah, and I am a physical therapist who also runs an instagram account in my free time called @DeconstructingPurityCulture. I started this account as a way to process through my own religious deconstruction, specifically when it came to purity culture, and I feel so honored that my words have resonated with so many people. The only goal of my account is to help people feel less alone while processing through and deconstructing their own journey through religion and specifically purity culture. I want to bring to light the numerous scientific studies that have been done recently regarding the effect of purity culture on our bodies and also help people learn how to start asking the hard questions about religion that they were never allowed to ask growing up. You can follow along @deconstructingpurityculture on instagram! . A heaux is someone who understands and embraces that their body is their own and understands that religion doesn't get to define their body or sexual preferences. Ms. Heauxly Coitus @heauxlycoitus

Today, I'm chatting with Mason Mennenga about trends of belief in the modern United States. Mason calls out that conservative evangelicalism is losing followers in big ways, while we're seeing Christian nationalism is pretty common tongue and has major influence in our political and governmental systems. Why is this happening?! We talk theological options and broader theologies than what so many of us were given in our formative years. We also chat thought colonization and other super fun topics. If you're deconstructing or know someone who is, get your ears in this episode—you are not alone and there are options of belief.  Mason Mennenga (he/him/his) is an aspiring theologian, podcaster, YouTuber, and the Internet's youth pastor. He received his Master of Divinity from Christian Theological Seminary in 2020 and a Master of Arts in Theology at United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities in 2022. He enjoys conversation over a drink, being a music snob, stand-up comedy, and long walks on the valley of the shadow of death.   From today's episode:  Mason's website: masonmennenga.com Mason's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/masonmennenga/ Mason's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/masonmennenga Mason's Podcast: https://masonmennenga.com/podcasts   Learn more about HEAL: http://www.carinhuebner.com/heal-program Join the email list: https://portal.carinhuebner.com/public/form/view/62a7a9056cfde7fd9ad9d018 Join Carin's FREE Facebook group: https://portal.carinhuebner.com/public/form/view/63223d6e3d298d2c64e6abfa Schedule a discovery call with me to discern what's right for your journey: https://portal.carinhuebner.com/public/appointment-scheduler/62a7a82fbca2763010f61eaf/schedule

Kat and Val spent decades steeped in religious "purity" culture, only to abandon that limiting and restrictive worldview for a much more expansive one. Welcome to sex positivity! Our hosts laugh heartily as they unpack delightful words like "kink" and "power play" and embrace the freedom to explore whatever lights us up.*This podcast is for entertainment purposes onlyFind us on Instagram:Kat and Val PodcastVal's offerings:So This is Love ClubReset Yourself for Love ProgramInstagram So This is Love ClubKat's offerings:Fat Liberation Art -Fat Mystic Etsy ShopInstagram Fat_Mystic_ArtAdditional resources/definitions referenced in most episodes:RADICAL ECSTASY - Dossie Easton; Janet W. HardyHow to Change Your Mind (Netflix Docuseries) Micheal PollanThe Gottman Institute: Dreams Within ConflictRejection Sensitivity DysphoriaBittersweet: How Sorrow and Longing Make Us Whole by Susan CainJill Johnson Young- grief talkerFive Stages of GriefIntuitive eating.orgNAAFA National Association to Advance Fat AcceptanceTell Me I'm Fat - This American LifePrentis HemphillVitamin D gummies!!!!!!Adrienne Maree BrownPleasure Activism; The Politics of Feeling GoodCome as You Are: The Surprising New Science That Will Transform Your Sex LifeBook by Emily NagoskiAttached - Book by Amir Levine and Rachel S. F. HellerUnderstanding Dopamine: Love Hormones And The Brain

You can find everything you need at https://www.holysmokesmovement.com/ Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1111630515879982  Watch the entire episode at patreon.com/tfcatl. Listen on your favorite podcast platform. The Faith Community is a disruptive ministry built upon five keys:  Greatest Commandment Theology, Anti-Racism, Women's Equity, LGBTQ+ Affirmation, and Bible Criticism. We are for the unchurched, the  over-churched, and the under-churched; the weary and the wounded; the seeking and the cynical. For more inspiring content like this, check out our other platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TFCATL Store: https://www.spreadshirt.com/user/faithcommunityatl Instagram: @tfcatl, @holysmokesmovement Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Tfcatl Website: https://www.thefaithcommunity.org

Host Michael Deebs and Special Guest Robert, discuss the role and history of the supreme court, and the dynamics of their recent rulings in the context of the justices currently sitting on the court. All links in our Linktree: Linktr.ee/BenzoRehabDungeon Follow us on our social media profiles! A lot of our non-podcast content and updates gets posted on Instagram: Danko - @DankDeleuze Deebs - @BenzoRehabDungeon John - @Discopathic Intro Music by Cam - @GothMuslimJesus / Bottomtextwithoutorgans We love you, please take your medicine.

Kat and Val drop some profound truths about living inside of diet culture and what it's like to live outside of it.  Characteristically, funny and warm, our hosts tell personal stories about this shift in their lives and pass on some useful tips on how all of us can be free. Body peace is our birthright, we can all move towards freedom together and that's a beautiful fucking thing indeed!Find us on Instagram:Kat and Val PodcastVal's offerings:So This is Love ClubReset Yourself for Love ProgramInstagram So This is Love ClubKat's offerings:Fat Liberation Art -Fat Mystic Etsy ShopInstagram Fat_Mystic_ArtAdditional resources/definitions referenced in most episodes:Intuitive eating.orgNAAFA National Association to Advance Fat AcceptanceTell Me I'm Fat - This American LifePrentis HemphillVitamin D gummies!!!!!!Adrienne Maree BrownPleasure Activism; The Politics of Feeling GoodCome as You Are: The Surprising New Science That Will Transform Your Sex LifeBook by Emily NagoskiAttached - Book by Amir Levine and Rachel S. F. HellerUnderstanding Dopamine: Love Hormones And The BrainEnneagramThe Four TendenciesMyers Briggs Personality ProfilesHighly Sensitive People (HSP)Fat Liberation MovementLipedemaExvangelical/deconstructing from ChristianityADHD

Body peace is our birthright. Kat and Val manage to laugh their asses off while also dropping some big wisdom about our right to make peace with our bodies exactly as they are. Val gives us a pickle ball update and does her best pitch for you all to check out this super inclusive and accessible sport! Kat shares about their body liberation journey and how it fed into what they call their queer sexual awakening. Kat is really good at dating now!Find us on Instagram:Kat and Val PodcastVal's offerings:So This is Love ClubReset Yourself for Love ProgramInstagram So This is Love ClubKat's offerings:Fat Liberation Art -Fat Mystic Etsy ShopInstagram Fat_Mystic_ArtAdditional resources/definitions referenced in most episodes:NAAFA National Association to Advance Fat AcceptanceTell Me I'm Fat - This American LifePrentis HemphillVitamin D gummies!!!!!!Adrienne Maree BrownPleasure Activism; The Politics of Feeling GoodCome as You Are: The Surprising New Science That Will Transform Your Sex LifeBook by Emily NagoskiAttached - Book by Amir Levine and Rachel S. F. HellerUnderstanding Dopamine: Love Hormones And The BrainEnneagramThe Four TendenciesMyers Briggs Personality ProfilesHighly Sensitive People (HSP)Fat Liberation MovementLipedemaExvangelical/deconstructing from ChristianityADHD

What does it mean to deconstruct one's faith? What motivates someone to reassess their spiritual or religious path and dismantle their belief system? This week on God Forbid, James Carleton and the panel explore the process, and the aftermath, of faith deconstruction.

Boundaries are lived out in human relationships. Kat and Val tell super fun stories about the humans in their world. They had a raucous party full of dear ones and can't stop laughing as they recap some highlights. Our hosts drop big wisdom as they dive into the deep end of their boundaries discussion. Hold on tight, this is a fun ride!*The information in this podcast is for entertainment purposes only*Find us on Instagram:Kat and Val PodcastVal's offerings:So This is Love ClubReset Yourself for Love ProgramInstagram So This is Love ClubKat's offerings:Fat Liberation Art -Fat Mystic Etsy ShopInstagram Fat_Mystic_ArtAdditional resources/definitions referenced in most episodes:Prentis HemphillVitamin D gummies!!!!!!Adrienne Maree BrownPleasure Activism; The Politics of Feeling GoodCome as You Are: The Surprising New Science That Will Transform Your Sex LifeBook by Emily NagoskiAttached - Book by Amir Levine and Rachel S. F. HellerUnderstanding Dopamine: Love Hormones And The BrainEnneagramThe Four TendenciesMyers Briggs Personality ProfilesHighly Sensitive People (HSP)Fat Liberation MovementLipedemaExvangelical/deconstructing from ChristianityADHD

In this episode, I interview Alyssa Converse with Converse Counseling. Alyssa is a clinical mental health therapist who works primarily with young adults who are experiencing trauma, faith deconstruction, life transitions, stress/anxiety, and self esteem issues. She uses a variety of trauma-informed and holistic approaches to help folks heal their mind-body system. During our conversation, we took a deep dive into the following topics: Trauma-informed care Religious deconstruction Lifespan integration Inner child work and Reparenting Memory reconsolidating Tips for dealing with triggers related to trauma Shame around having a trauma experience Comparing your trauma to others RESOURCES: Healing Your Inner Child Handout Inner Child: 7 Days of Journaling CONNECT WITH ALYSSA CONVERSE: Website: www.conversecounseling.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/converse.counseling CONNECT WITH NURSE COACH SHAWNE: JOIN MY FREE COMMUNITY: Heart-Aligned Humans Click HERE to follow me on social media, visit my website, learn about my programs and schedule a free Discovery Session with me!

This week Kat and Val discuss how to cope with being a fucking human! If we want to live fully engaged in our lives, we are going to have to learn how to hold space for emotions we all feel from time to time. Laugh and cry with our cohosts as they share funny stories and practical insights on how coping with “the sads” (in a post capitalistic hellscape).  *The information in this podcast is for entertainment purposes only*Find us on Instagram:Kat and Val PodcastVal's offerings:So This is Love ClubReset Yourself for Love ProgramInstagram So This is Love ClubKat's offerings:Fat Liberation Art -Fat Mystic Etsy ShopInstagram Fat_Mystic_ArtAdditional resources/definitions referenced in most episodes:Vitamin D gummies!!!!!!Adrienne Maree BrownPleasure Activism; The Politics of Feeling GoodCome as You Are: The Surprising New Science That Will Transform Your Sex LifeBook by Emily NagoskiAttached - Book by Amir Levine and Rachel S. F. HellerUnderstanding Dopamine: Love Hormones And The BrainEnneagramThe Four TendenciesMyers Briggs Personality ProfilesHighly Sensitive People (HSP)Fat Liberation MovementLipedemaExvangelical/deconstructing from ChristianityADHD

Host Michael Deebs and friend of the dungeon, Jacob, talk about the politics of alienation. If you'd like to ask us something for us to answer during recording, send a question to BenzoRehabQuestions@gmail.com Be sure to include your preferred name and pronouns with the question. All links in our Linktree: Linktr.ee/BenzoRehabDungeon

This week Kat and Val dive into our third question, "What is moving around for you". After meeting in Bible college nearly 28 years ago, religious deconstruction is a whole lotta "moving around". After coming out as queer and leaving a long term het marriage, Kat no longer claims Christianity at all, while Val is still feeling around for what is truly resonate with her. These two have a passionate conversation about many of the concepts from their old lives that created a lot of dissonance and what their relationship to the divine/spirituality looks like today.*The information in this podcast is for entertainment purposes only*Find us on Instagram:Kat and Val PodcastVal's offerings:So This is Love ClubReset Yourself for Love ProgramInstagram So This is Love ClubKat's offerings:Fat Liberation Art -Fat Mystic Etsy ShopInstagram Fat_Mystic_ArtAdditional resources/definitions referenced in most episodes:Exvangelical/deconstructing from ChristianityAdrienne Maree BrownPleasure Activism; The Politics of Feeling GoodCome as You Are: The Surprising New Science That Will Transform Your Sex LifeBook by Emily NagoskiAttached - Book by Amir Levine and Rachel S. F. HellerUnderstanding Dopamine: Love Hormones And The BrainEnneagramThe Four TendenciesMyers Briggs Personality ProfilesHighly Sensitive People (HSP)Fat Liberation MovementLipedemaADHD

Kat and Val do a deep dive into one of our three questions. "What is bringing you pleasure?" Our hosts share personal stories about how they learned that they each deserve pleasure and how they have begun to center pleasure in their lives. Pleasure encompasses a myriad of human experiences, from soft clothing on our skin, or a delicious cup of coffee, to 'make out parties' as an adult. Pleasure is a profound way to reconnect with our physical bodies after living in a culture that devalues a mind /body connection. Pleasure provokes greater agency in our lives.  *The information in this podcast is for entertainment purposes only*Find us on Instagram:Kat and Val PodcastVal's offerings:So This is Love ClubReset Yourself for Love ProgramInstagram So This is Love ClubKat's offerings:Fat Liberation Art -Fat Mystic Etsy ShopInstagram Fat_Mystic_ArtAdditional resources/definitions referenced in most episodes:Adrienne Maree Brown Pleasure Activism; The Politics of Feeling GoodCome as You Are: The Surprising New Science That Will Transform Your Sex LifeBook by Emily NagoskiAttached - Book by Amir Levine and Rachel S. F. HellerUnderstanding Dopamine: Love Hormones And The BrainEnneagramThe Four TendenciesMyers Briggs Personality ProfilesHighly Sensitive People (HSP)Fat Liberation MovementLipedemaExvangelical/deconstructing from ChristianityADHD

Host Michael Deebs and friend of the dungeon, Jacob, talk about the conversational economics of a single slap If you'd like to ask us something for us to answer during recording, send a question to BenzoRehabQuestions@gmail.com Be sure to include your preferred name and pronouns with the question. All links in our Linktree: Linktr.ee/BenzoRehabDungeon

Paul's second interview with Keith Giles, author of the 7-part best-selling “Jesus Un” book series from Quoir Publishing. His latest -and final book – in this series, Jesus Unarmed: How The Prince Of Peace Disarms Our Violence is available now.  Keith is also the host of Second Cup with Keith [a new solo podcast available now on the Ethos Radio App, for Apple and Android and on Spotify; and the Heretic Happy Hour Podcast [along with co-hosts Matthew Distefano, Dr. Katy Valentine, and Derek Day], and the new Imaginary Lines YouTube Channel with poet Darrell Epp. He and his wife, Wendy, currently live in El Paso, TX and work with Peace Catalyst International. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul's first interview with Keith Giles, author of the 7-part best-selling “Jesus Un” book series from Quoir Publishing. His latest -and final book – in this series, Jesus Unarmed: How The Prince Of Peace Disarms Our Violence is available now.  Keith is also the host of Second Cup with Keith [a new solo podcast available now on the Ethos Radio App, for Apple and Android and on Spotify; and the Heretic Happy Hour Podcast [along with co-hosts Matthew Distefano, Dr. Katy Valentine, and Derek Day], and the new Imaginary Lines YouTube Channel with poet Darrell Epp. He and his wife, Wendy, currently live in El Paso, TX and work with Peace Catalyst International. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Self Made Misfit listeners can save 10% off their first month with BetterHelp by clicking here: betterhelp.com/selfmademisfitsREFERENCES:Other podcasts we reference in this episode:Ear Biscuits Episode 226 Want to join in the conversations? Connect with us on social media!Instagram: @selfmademisfitsTikTok: @selfmademisfitsFacebook: Self Made MisfitsTwitter:      @SMMisfitsPodFor topic ideas or interview requests, email us at selfmademisfitspodcast@gmail.comTo view more of Matt & Dynae's personal work visit:@dynaelevingston on IG@matthewlevingston.vo on IG@bucketsnboards on IGwww.bucketsnboards.comwww.matthewlevingston.comwww.dynaelevingston.com

Clint Heacock was raised in a Fundamentalist Christian group. As a young man he studied theology and Bible studies in various academic settings and completed his PHD in 2011 with his dissertation being a rhetorical-critical study of the book of Ezekiel. He is a former pastor of an Evangelical church and served in full time ministry.  He moved to the UK and started a podcast called 'The Preacher's Forum'. Already deconstructing his fundamentalist beliefs he found during the podcast that he was questioning everything. He changed the name of the podcast to MindShift and now explores christian deconstruction, religious trauma and dominion theology. We talked to him about his story and about his research into Dominion Theology and what it means for politics in the US and beyond. Become a patron to 'What should I think about...?' for just £1 ($1:50) https://www.patreon.com/whatshouldithinkabout/posts   Check out Clint's MindShift Podcast https://pod.link/1199559501   MindShift Website https://mindshiftpodcast.co.uk/    

Join us as Jenn discusses her upbringing in the Christian church. Learn how she restructured faith, spirituality, and fear to connect with her highest self. Jenn's husband Danny joins for the very first time to help her unpack it all.

AHHH this is the first time I (Lauren) have recorded a solo podcast episode and wow I am definitely feeling all the feels! In this episode, I am sharing with you my path to discovering my true authentic self and how I am managing to continue to heal and grow. Get ready for some real vulnerability and a lot of love. I am so excited to allow our listeners to start to get to know me as an individual and experience a different perspective of our DGAF brand. I'm going to be honest with you, I was so nervous to record this episode :) During this episode I mention some tools and practices I have been using throughout my healing journey and wanted to share them with you here so you can start your healing journey off on the right foot. Intuitive Healing: Rewiring Your Subconscious This course, co-created with Subconscious Healer + Inner Child Expert Jenna Brown, will lead you through the in-depth healing of the subconscious patterns that are keeping you stuck in your shame spirals. You will dive deep into the “why” of your cycles, learn to love your shadows + what they have to teach you, and subconsciously rewire your brain to love yourself, your body, and live in grace. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lauren-mayer6/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lauren-mayer6/support

In Episode 35 behind the Secret Door, Alicia and Frances are back to unpack deconstruction of religion! Deconstruction works through fundamental faith-based questions and examining the lessons learned throughout one's faith journey. Alicia reflects on what she has learned in her deconstruction therapy sessions and questions Christianity with Frances. How do you feel about organized religion? Are you in a state of deconstruction? Let us know your thoughts! You can comment, email, or message Alicia and Frances to share with them your opinions and ideas. You can reach Alicia and Frances at: Secret Door to the Left on Facebook @secretdoorttl on Instagram @SecretDoorTTL on Twitter secretdoortotheleft@gmail.com Episode edited/mixed by Mikayla Elias for @crybabyaudiotn Suggested resources: Exvie & Atheist: An Exvangelical Subgroup Raising Children UnFundamentalist Facebook Group Exvangelical Facebook Group https://www.bartdehrman.com/ Richard Dawkins What Is Faith Deconstruction? — The Sophia Society --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/secretdoorttl/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/secretdoorttl/support

Host Michael Deebs and Friend of the dungeon Jacob talk about liberals, sort of. If you'd like to ask us something for us to answer during recording, send a question to BenzoRehabQuestions@gmail.com Be sure to include your preferred name and pronouns with the question. All links in our Linktree: Linktr.ee/BenzoRehabDungeon Follow us on our social media profiles! A lot of our non-podcast content and updates gets posted on Instagram: Danko - @DankDeleuze Deebs - @BenzoRehabDungeon John - @Discopathic Intro Music by Cam - @GothMuslimJesus / @Bottomtextwithoutorgans We love you, please take your medicine.

Did you grow up in a religious household? Have you questioned your beliefs surrounding religion or how you were raised? Edeliz and therapist, Casey Bain discuss religious trauma and the way growing up religious can affect you through adulthood.  Work with Casey: https://unravelingfree.com/ || @unravelingfree Follow Pants Optional: @ughpants // pantsoptional.co 

Today we take a look at religious deconstruction with Teri Hales. Teri is a religious trauma therapist. She discuss one of the main feelings one deals with when deconstruction their religion, shame. Teri is the podcast host of Emancipate Your Mind You can follow Teri on IG and Facebook Join the conversation with us on Facebook www.frankandchipper.com Frank & Chipper on IG --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/frankandchipper/support

Join Yoel as he shares his thoughts on the controversy of Religious Deconstruction and why Decolonization is necessary. Would you like to share your story of deconstruction and decolonization? Send us an email at hello@yoelomowale.com

Host Michael Deebs and Friend of the dungeon Jacob discuss an article about the mass graves of native children at Canadian residential schools. If you'd like to ask us something for us to answer during recording, send a question to BenzoRehabQuestions@gmail.com Be sure to include your preferred name and pronouns with the question. All links in our Linktree: Linktr.ee/BenzoRehabDungeon Follow us on our social media profiles! A lot of our non-podcast content and updates gets posted on Instagram: Danko - @DankDeleuze Deebs - @BenzoRehabDungeon John - @Discopathic Intro Music by Cam - @GothMuslimJesus / @Bottomtextwithoutorgans We love you, please take your medicine.

Host Michael Deebs and Friend of the dungeon Jacob are joined by Danko Suvin from @DankDeleuze to talk about the process of grief. If you'd like to ask us something for us to answer during recording, send a question to BenzoRehabQuestions@gmail.com Be sure to include your preferred name and pronouns with the question. All links in our Linktree: Linktr.ee/BenzoRehabDungeon Follow us on our social media profiles! A lot of our non-podcast content and updates gets posted on Instagram: Danko - @DankDeleuze Deebs - @BenzoRehabDungeon John - @Discopathic Intro Music by Cam - @GothMuslimJesus / Bottomtextwithoutorgans We love you, please take your medicine.

Host Michael Deebs and Friend of the dungeon Jacob are joined by Sal from the instagram @document1.doc to sort of talk about Islam, but mostly talk about spirituality. If you'd like to ask us something for us to answer during recording, send a question to BenzoRehabQuestions@gmail.com Be sure to include your preferred name and pronouns with the question. All links in our Linktree: Linktr.ee/BenzoRehabDungeon Follow us on our social media profiles! A lot of our non-podcast content and updates gets posted on Instagram: Danko - @DankDeleuze Deebs - @BenzoRehabDungeon John - @Discopathic Intro Music by Cam - @GothMuslimJesus / Bottomtextwithoutorgans We love you, please take your medicine.

Grace and Lizzie break down their views on religious deconstruction and share a bit of their own stories.Here is a link to the thread of Barbra Streisand's accomplishments.And here is a link to the Middle Church sermon on the story of Joseph/Josephine.

In what is possibly the most wholesome talk ever featured on the TBRD media empire, host Michael Deebs is joined by friend of the dungeon, Jacob, and Deebs' dear old friend who goes by the unfortunate nickname "Crab" to talk about sexism in the church. Our podcast is now video recorded and posted to YouTube! Link in the linktree. All links in our Linktree: https://Linktr.ee/BenzoRehabDungeon Follow us on our social media profiles! A lot of our non-podcast content and updates gets posted on Instagram: Danko - @DankDeleuze Deebs - @BenzoRehabDungeon Intro Music by Cam - @GothMuslimJesus / @BottomTextWithoutOrgans We love you, please take your medicine.

Host Michael Deebs is joined by @DankDeleuze to talk about hippie fascism in the context of bizarre yogi cults and christian off-shoots. Our podcast is now video recorded and posted to YouTube! Link in the linktree. All links in our Linktree: https://Linktr.ee/BenzoRehabDungeon Follow us on our social media profiles! A lot of our non-podcast content and updates gets posted on Instagram: Danko - @DankDeleuze Deebs - @BenzoRehabDungeon Intro Music by Cam - @GothMuslimJesus / @BottomTextWithoutOrgans We love you, please take your medicine.

Host Michael Deebs is joined by Jacob, a friend of the Dungeon to talk about some cool things you can do with your kids. Our podcast is now video recorded and posted to YouTube! Link in the linktree. All links in our Linktree: https://Linktr.ee/BenzoRehabDungeon Follow us on our social media profiles! A lot of our non-podcast content and updates gets posted on Instagram: Danko - @DankDeleuze Deebs - @BenzoRehabDungeon Intro Music by Cam - @GothMuslimJesus / @BottomTextWithoutOrgans We love you, please take your medicine.

Host Michael Deebs is joined by Jacob, a friend of the Dungeon to talk about shame and the biblical perspective on it. This is the third talk of what will likely be many on the subject, with other sub-topics to follow. Our podcast is now video recorded and posted to YouTube! Link in the linktree. All links in our Linktree: https://Linktr.ee/BenzoRehabDungeon Follow us on our social media profiles! A lot of our non-podcast content and updates gets posted on Instagram: Danko - @DankDeleuze Deebs - @BenzoRehabDungeon Intro Music by Cam - @GothMuslimJesus / @BottomTextWithoutOrgans We love you, please take your medicine.

Today we have an amazing therapist and 2x breast cancer survivor on the podcast! Brandie Sellers is the owner of Mind your heart counseling where she practices counseling via telehealth. She sees clients with mental health needs around illness, religious deconstruction, and sexuality- with additional training and experience in sex therapy, trauma/ EMDR, and oncology. She is sharing about cancer survivorship, menopause, and the grief that often exists after illness and developmental dilemmas. If you are a therapist- she is dropping gems that you can incorporate into your work! If you or someone in your life is working through some of these issues then this episode is for you.Guest info-Brandie SellersEmail- brandie@mindyourheartcounseling.comInstagram- @brandie.sellers Directory- https://www.therapyden.com/therapist/brandie-sellers-mckinney-txPodcast Host info-Janice Leonard| Email- hersexualspace@gmail.com| Instagram- @hersexualspacepodcast| Website- www.hersexualspace.comHer Sexual Space is an independent podcast created and hosted by Janice Leonard. Produced by Vibez Productionz.

This week William speaks to Andrew Kerbs from @deconstruct_everything about religious deconstruction. Andrew was part of the Seventh day Adventist Church before deconstructing. He is now a mental health counsellor and he shares his experience of religious deconstruction on Instagram. We discuss what deconstruction is and what common experiences people have while deconstructing. You can find Andrew and his content on Instagram @deconstruct_everything ( https://instagram.com/deconstruct_everything?igshid=w261o4flh208 )

Host Michael Deebs is joined by Jacob, a friend of the Dungeon to talk about the militarism of evangelical movements and the way faith injects itself into love. This is the second talk of what will likely be many on the subject, with other sub-topics to follow. Our podcast is now video recorded and posted to YouTube! Link in the linktree. All links in our Linktree: https://Linktr.ee/BenzoRehabDungeon Follow us on our social media profiles! A lot of our non-podcast content and updates gets posted on Instagram: Danko - @DankDeleuze Deebs - @BenzoRehabDungeon Intro Music by Cam - @GothMuslimJesus / @BottomTextWithoutOrgans We love you, please take your medicine.

Host Michael Deebs is joined by Jacob, a friend of the Dungeon to give an introduction to religious deconstruction. This is the first talk of what will likely be many on the subject, with other sub-topics to follow. Our podcast is now video recorded and posted to YouTube! Link in the linktree. (Give the video about an hour or so to upload) All links in our Linktree: https://Linktr.ee/BenzoRehabDungeon Follow us on our social media profiles! A lot of our non-podcast content and updates gets posted on Instagram: Danko - @DankDeleuze Deebs - @BenzoRehabDungeon Intro Music by Cam - @GothMuslimJesus / @BottomTextWithoutOrgans We love you, please take your medicine.

Rebekah Drumsta is a religious abuse advocate raising awareness through writing coaching and speaking. I'm also a mom and director of PR for a international non-profit. Deconstruction is a big and sometimes controversial topic. I love how Rebekah explains it and talks about the benefits of unpacking what we believe.Don't miss her story and insight into religious abuse, legalism, and healing. You can connect with Rebekah on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Or check out her blog at RebekahDrumsta.com