Leaving religion to live an authentic life
Today, we interview writer and author Brandon Flanery who shares his experiences growing up and participating in the church as a gay Christian, and his eventual departure from evangelicalism. Brandon’s bright reflections on his journey brings some very welcome hope and levity to some hard subjects
Today we discuss conflict, and the many different forms of it you may encounter on your deconversion journey. We also discuss the value of having goals for different forms of conflict, and our 8 step process to help you navigate verbal arguments.
Today, we discuss the potential positive and negative impacts of social media on your deconversion journey.
We all assume things, but when we assume too much we open ourselves to bad ideas and poor decisions based in ignorance. Today, we discuss the dangers of assumptions, and how the term assumption is synonymous with faith.
Today, we discuss the importance of language, and how Christianity utilizes a linguistic shorthand, often referred to as “Christianese”, to infuse religious meaning and messaging throughout their language
Christian Nationalism is quickly becoming a national buzzword. Today, we tackle some of this movement’s most common lies regarding the nature of our country, and what it means to be American.
Today, we are excited to host our guest River Wood as we discuss the defining attributes of cults, the abuses they can foster, and the neuroscience behind it all.
Today, we tackle the hit documentary “Shiny Happy People” which recounts the story of the Duggar family, their hit tv show, and their very public downfall around their son’s sexual deviancy.
Today, we interview therapist Kit Morgan. We discuss Kit’s personal story around religious trauma, and how it can leave ingrained physiological responses.
On today’s episode, we are thrilled to have therapist Emily Crowder with us to discuss her personal story of leaving religion and the Mormon Church. We also talk about the importance of building self trust on the other side of Deconversion.