Episodes

  • 434 – Melissa Duge Spiers

    434 – Melissa Duge Spiers
    Feb 18 2026
    “Holy Disobedience is a visceral portrayal of a daughter’s quest for the dark truth beneath the religious veneer of forced beauty and familial cover-ups. Spiers’s writing is propulsive and intelligent.” -Tia Levings, author of the New York Times bestselling A Well-Trained Wife Holy Disobedience is a gripping, unflinching story by Melissa Duge Spiers about growing up in the shadow of […]
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    51 mins
  • 433 – Laura and JD – Deconstructing the Pastor Family – 2 of 2

    433 – Laura and JD – Deconstructing the Pastor Family – 2 of 2
    Feb 11 2026
    Laura and JD have a unique perspective, having been part of a ministry family for 20-25 years. The discussion begins with religion and turns to what truly makes for great people and great families. You’ll enjoy this! Are you serious about deconstruction and asking bigger questions? If that’s the case, this book was created for […]
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    52 mins
  • 432 – Laura and JD – Deconstructing the Pastor Family – 1 of 2

    432 – Laura and JD – Deconstructing the Pastor Family – 1 of 2
    Feb 4 2026
    Laura and JD have a unique perspective, having been part of a ministry family for 20-25 years. The discussion begins with religion and turns to what truly makes for great people and great families. You’ll enjoy this! Are you serious about deconstruction and asking bigger questions? If that’s the case, this book was created for […]
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    57 mins
  • 431 – Karl & Laura – Essentia-Limited or Existentially-Impotent God

    431 – Karl & Laura – Essentia-Limited or Existentially-Impotent God
    Jan 28 2026
    Essentia-limited implies exploring whether the fundamental nature of God inherently includes limitations, a concept generally rejected by traditional theology, which defines God’s essence as inherently limitless and infinite. Existential impotence is a concept discussed in philosophy and psychology that refers to a person’s perceived lack of power or ability to take effective action in the face of […]
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    48 mins
  • 430 – Nora Bontrager – Living the Non-Amish Life

    430 – Nora Bontrager – Living the Non-Amish Life
    Jan 21 2026
    Part 2 of 2 This is part 2 of our discussion with Nora as she discusses the pain of a high-control Amish lifestyle. While she admits there were parts of that life that she cherished, there were also parts that were devastating and unbearable. If you haven’t already, go back and listen to part 1. […]
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    31 mins
  • 429 – Nora Bontrager – Living the Non-Amish Life

    429 – Nora Bontrager – Living the Non-Amish Life
    Jan 14 2026
    Part 1 of 2 This is part 1 of our discussion with Nora as she discusses the pain of a high-control Amish lifestyle. While she admits there were parts of that life that she cherished, there were also parts that were devastating and unbearable. Enjoy part 1 of 2. Reach out to Nora on Tiktok […]
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    46 mins
  • 428 – Stuart Delony -The Tribulation Survival Guide

    428 – Stuart Delony -The Tribulation Survival Guide
    Jan 2 2026
    Stuart Delony, is a former pastor who walked out of the church but couldn’t shake the ways of Jesus. These days, he hosts Snarky Faith—a podcast and platform that wrestles with faith, culture, and meaning from the fringe. He is not here to fix Christianity. He’s determined to name what’s broken, find what’s still worth keeping, […]
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    57 mins
  • 427 – Becky Garrison – Gaslighting for God

    427 – Becky Garrison – Gaslighting for God
    Nov 19 2025
    Gaslighting for God is a no-BS survival guide to dodging narcissistic gurus and reclaiming your spiritual sanity—with wit, wisdom, and a whole lot of side-eye. With the sharpness of a court jester’s wit, Garrison uncovers the tactics of narcissistic gurus who weaponize faith to build empires—whether they’re celebrity pastors pushing prosperity gospel or retreat leaders draped in faux humility. […]
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    1 hr and 12 mins