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The Complexity of Spirituality and Embodiment Beyond Religion
Episode 101
In this episode, Sam chats with Katie about what it actually looks like to rebuild life after religious trauma, especially coming out of a strict Cat…
2 months, 1 week ago
Life After Leaving Faith And Losing Your Community Overnight
Episode 100
For the 100th story episode, the roles flip a little as Sam steps into the guest seat and hands the hosting mic over to Matt, creating space to share…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Freedom from Fundamentalism after Four Decades
Episode 99
Stacy shares her long and complicated relationship with fundamentalism and evangelical Christianity, starting with a childhood shaped by strict value…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Coming Home To Self: Queer, Spiritual & Free
Episode 98
Ben shares his story of growing up in a small town in New Zealand, where Christianity initially felt like safety and belonging; until his queerness m…
3 months ago
Purity, Shame, and Untangling a High-Control Upbringing
Episode 97
In this episode, Brianna shares her journey growing up in a high-control religious environment and the impact of her mother leaving a restrictive sec…
3 months, 1 week ago
Behind the Curtain: The Systematic Power of Megachurches
Episode 97
In this episode, Sam sits down with Scott, a journalist and author, to discuss his latest book examining the rise of megachurches and their ties to C…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
From Faith to Freedom: Leaving an Abusive Marriage
Episode 96
In this episode, I’m joined by Louise for a raw and honest conversation about intimate partner abuse, faith, and the long road back to self-trust. Lo…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
The Cost of Being Queer in a Fundamental Church Part Two
Episode 95
In part two of Chris’s story, we explore the shift from denial to self-acceptance as a queer person shaped by faith. Chris reflects on how embracing …
3 months, 4 weeks ago
The Cost of Being Queer in a Fundamental Church Part One
Episode 94
This episode explores the impact of religious trauma on personal identity, focusing on Chris’s experience as a queer person raised within fundamental…
4 months ago
Bonus - Navigating Nostalgia: A Reflection on Christmas and Religious Trauma
Episode 94
This episode delves into the complexities of navigating the Christmas season, particularly for individuals grappling with religious trauma. I reflect…
4 months, 4 weeks ago