Best GHOSTiE S Podcasts (2024)

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Struggle and Sisterhood in 1000xResist with Sunset Visitor's Remy Siu and Pinki Li 1:15:35

22d ago1:15:35

1:15:35

We do not choose what we inherit, but we can choose what we carry. This week we're joined by sunset visitor 斜陽過客 Creative Director Remy Siu and Narrative Designer Pinki Li to chat about their journey as indie devs bringing 1000xRESIST to life -- and the resonance that has been deeply felt by players within and outside of the Asian diaspora. Hailed …

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It's Good To Feel Good: The Sexvangelicals Talk Sex & Purity Culture 1:16:05

1M ago1:16:05

1:16:05

Welcome, Ghosties! This episode, "It's Good To Feel Good," brings the amazing duo of Julia and Jeremiah from the Sexvangelicals podcast to talk with Meg & Sarai about the journey from sexual repression to liberation, shedding light on how purity culture has shaped our views on intimacy and desire. We get INTO IT today, sharing personal stories and …

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We’re here. We’re queer. And we’re finally out! Our Late in Life Queer Stories 45:38

2M ago45:38

45:38

Have you ever known some hetero Christian married couple who were together a real long time and then one of them is like, “oops, I’m gay!” and they break up? A lot of us have known folks in this position. And we also remember the fallout and the “prayer chain” (read: gossip train) buzz when these woes befell our brethren. By the way, is there such …

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The Cult of YWAM Pt. 4 Ghostie Stories 49:55

2M ago49:55

49:55

Just when you thought your hellacious heroines, Lindsay, Meg & Sarai, couldn't possibly have more to say about YWAM, BAM! A fourth episode! This time, the call is coming from inside the house, so to speak, because Ghosties like you are sharing their YWAM experiences. Hang out with us as your Ghostie compatriots get brave and tell us the wild tales …

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Kinsly Interview 22:57

2M ago22:57

22:57

Our guest today is California native who seeks to evoke a heartfelt resonance with her twist on alternative folk-rock. Encompassed within a haunting, ethereal soundscape, her soulful lyrics are raw and unfailingly compassionate. My guest today Kinsly! https://www.instagram.com/kinslymusic/ https://www.kinslymusic.com/…

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CRYPTMASTER Keeps the Craft (Un)Alive 1:07:15

2M ago1:07:15

1:07:15

This week on the podcast we're chatting about Akupara Games' CRYPTMASTER -- a bizarre dungeon-crawling adventure where words control everything. It's like Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing, but with more necromancy. And we mean that in the best way possible. 0:55 - Patreon shoutouts 3:22 - We're going to PAX West! 6:28 - Cryptmaster conversation begins W…

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The Cult of YWAM Part 3: Navigating the Seas of Deconstruction with Karen Alea 1:09:52

3M ago1:09:52

1:09:52

Ahoy, Ghosties! Set sail with us on the turbulent waters of YWAM's Mercy Ships as Karen Alea, from the Deconversion Therapy podcast, joins us for a deep-sea adventure into religious deconstruction. From the highs of missionary zeal to the lows of financial strain and the choppy waves of communal living, Karen shares her journey of finding land afte…

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The Glove Box Interview 14:47

3M ago14:47

14:47

Our guest today is an up an coming singer/ songwriter/ artist at the budding portion of his growing music journey. A local artist that just released his first album, with an EP on the horizon! My guest today Edgy Eggy or The Glove Box! https://www.instagram.com/the_music_of_eggy_/ https://open.spotify.com/track/426EmMWhsRKkuXiyjwpPIx?si=4DAdZQXbSaG…

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Unveiling Shadows: Challenging Stigmas and Seeking Healing Beyond the Church with Anna Gazmarian 50:53

3M ago50:53

50:53

Protect your peace: CW: Suicide, Depression, dark thoughts, religious ocd Anna Gazmarian shares her spiritual and mental health journey with Lindsay and Meg. Get Anna's book, out now! Devout: A Memoir of Doubt Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/holy-ghosting/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy …

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InstantK4RM4 Interview 23:33

4M ago23:33

23:33

Our guest today is born and raised from Stockton, CA. An independent underground artist who skillfully navigates the ethereal genre. This musical virtuoso has redefined the sonic landscape by seamlessly fusing indie rock, alternative screamo, house, and breakcore. This artist is not just a creator but a pioneer ushering in a new wave of sound for t…

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Little Goody Two Shoes: A Sapphic '90s-Era Shoujo Folk Story! 1:19:03

4M ago1:19:03

1:19:03

This week we're joined by AstralShift's Kira (António Lopes / @kirariinn) to talk everything Little Goody Two Shoes -- a lush, gorgeously detailed horror-adventure-visual novel following Elise, a rebellious young woman daring to build a better life for herself in a deceptively peaceful small town. The game expertly explores the queer subtext beneat…

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The Cult of YWAM Part 2: Meg's Horror Story 51:47

4M ago51:47

51:47

Meg opens up about her experiences in YWAM. You don't want to miss this episode in our Youth With A Mission series. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/holy-ghosting/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Lindsay, Meg & Sarai

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The Cult of YWAM Part 1 with DL Mayfield 1:10:18

4M ago1:10:18

1:10:18

In this episode, we dive into the not-so-wonderful world of Youth With a Mission, aka YWAM. We chat with our pal (and Lindsay’s sister), D.L. Mayfield about the history and horrors of the cult-like organization that began with one white guy's vision of young people sweeping the globe for Jesus. (Totally not creepy, right?) Fast forward a few decade…

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He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother(s Remake)! 1:39:09

5M ago1:39:09

1:39:09

Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons, originally released in 2013 to critical and fan acclaim, transformed the way many people thought about what games could be and laid the groundwork for director Josef Fares' later explorations in cooperative mechanics (y'all may remember his title It Takes Two won Game of the Year in 2021!). Lovingly remade by Italian d…

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Pure or Lure: How to NOT Cause a Guy to Stumble in Ten Thousand Easy Steps 1:06:23

5M ago1:06:23

1:06:23

In our latest episode we jump into the turbulent waters of gendered messages and purity culture with a critical eye on the Christian advice book, 'For Young Women Only'—or as we like to call it, “How to NOT Cause a Guy to Stumble.” Published in the early 2000s, this book perpetuates harmful beliefs about gender, sexuality, and the role of women in …

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Love, Death + Ghosties in Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden 1:41:49

5M ago1:41:49

1:41:49

Join us as we break down DON'T NOD's spiritual Vampyr successor, the doomed love story of ghost hunters Red and Antea in Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden. 0:45 - Patreon shoutouts 3:05 - Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin 9:10 - Showtime's The Curse 16:51 - discussion of Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden begins Side Quest tinyurl.com/…

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Four Eyed Whale Interview 24:12

5M ago24:12

24:12

Our guest today is a Sacramento based songwriter and artist. Writing to feed his soul, and put his mind at ease with the goal of creating good vibes and free expression. Not only are they a musician, performer, writer, and producer but also an advocate for other artist. My guest today Four Eyed Whale! https://www.instagram.com/foureyedwhale/ https:…

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Hi, I’m the Problem, It’s Me: Savior Complex & the White Woman Problem (Recap Pt.2) 1:11:29

5M ago1:11:29

1:11:29

What happens when a homeschooled horse girl feels “god put Africa on her heart?” Well. It could be a lot of things. In fact, your own fave Ghostie Hostie, Lindsay, was exactly this kind of girlie. And yet! Just as two paths diverge in a yellow wood, so do our choices take us to different places. Lindsay, for one, went on a medical mission to Uganda…

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Maybe God SHOULD Call the Qualified: Our Review of Savior Complex Part One 1:01:24

6M ago1:01:24

1:01:24

Just when you think you’ve had your fill of problematic white women, Renee Bach comes along. Look, your Murder of MILFs (hey! It stands for “Mom I’d Like to Friend,” get your head out of the gutter!) watched “Savior Complex,” a documentary detailing the ascent of a young missionary, Renee Bach and Serving His Children, the organization she founded …

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Ghostie Interview 31:58

6M ago31:58

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Our guest today is a multimedia artist born and raised in Stockton, CA. Dabbling with anything between photography, videography, and modeling. They also do event coordinating, some DJ’ing, and bartending. My super talented guest Ghostie. https://linktr.ee/ghosti3 https://poisonbites.wixsite.com/theaesthetic https://rspromoting.com/…

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The Five Love Languages are Garbage & Other Spicy Takes with Crystal Britt 1:03:38

6M ago1:03:38

1:03:38

In this episode, Meg and Lindsay chat with Crystal Britt, a licensed clinical social worker and actual therapist about the famed book, ‘The Five Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts’ by pastor (NOT therapist) Gary Chapman. We talk about how the Five Love Languages are reductive, gendered, and heteronormative and how there are many better r…

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Story Craft: A Conversation with In Stars and Time's Adrienne Bazir 1:25:38

6M ago1:25:38

1:25:38

This week, we're so excited to welcome cartoonist, animator, and game developer Adrienne Bazir (she/they) into the studio to talk about their 2023 timeloop RPG, In Stars and Time! In Stars and Time is a turn-based RPG that follows a group of adventurers at the end of their journey to defeat a king slowly freezing the land in time. It's also a game …

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Alexandra the Author Interview 47:46

7M ago47:46

47:46

Our guest today is a self-taught pianist, composer, and singer-songwriter. From the 607 going here, there and everywhere. Unfiltered and lit off the vibes while also claiming to be the vibe. My guest to kick off season two of the what’s in your case podcast Alexandra the Author. https://www.instagram.com/alexandratheauthor_ https://open.spotify.com…

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Less of Them, More of Me: Taking Our Power Back with Meredith Holley 1:09:38

7M ago1:09:38

1:09:38

Have you ever felt like you didn't have a voice? Or that you didn't feel safe to talk about your needs or interests in your relationships, workplaces, your home -- uh, church, maybe? Well, today your favorite Apostolic Apostates, Lindsay, Meg, and Sarai join forces with Meredith Holley of Eris Resolution to dig into the basics of Empowered Communic…

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Pixel Therapy's Games of the Year 2023 2:02:35

7M ago2:02:35

2:02:35

Welcome to our third annual totally unserious end of year review! Let's dive into some of the games that we were especially delighted, transported, and inspired by in 2023. 3:27 - thank you! 7:14 - 2023 in games - great games vs. terrible layoffs 17:04 - recapping our year in games 31:49 - our 2023 Top 5 games 1:41:58 - honorable mentions 1:48:32 -…

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Best Of: Losing My Religion with DL Mayfield 1:20:13

7M ago1:20:13

1:20:13

Happy New Year Ghosties! We're back with an update and then we're sharing one of our favorite episodes where we talk to DL Mayfield in the midst of their deconversion from Christianity and we reflect on what the impact is on kids like us raised in high control religion. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/holy-ghosting/exclusive-content…

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In Jusant and Chants of Sennaar, It's the Climb 1:18:27

8M ago1:18:27

1:18:27

As we close out a difficult year, two great games with interesting parallels remind us to keep it pushing -- with profound meditations on what happens when we look away from the world and from each other. In Rundisc's Chants of Sennaar, a hooded protagonist strives to reach the top of a mysterious tower while decoding language barriers that have ke…

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REIA Interview 26:32

8M ago26:32

26:32

My guest for this episode is someone I've known for 26 years, but because they live so far away I rarely get to see them. Talented singer songwriter, producer, poet, originally from the bay area, but has slowly moved around the country, and has described themselves as an Earth Dweller. My guest and cousin REIA. https://www.instagram.com/earthtoreia…

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More of Me, Less of Him: Making Space for Our Messy Human Selves After High Control Religion 1:04:54

8M ago1:04:54

1:04:54

What happens when you're deconstructing with your middle-aged mom friends...and you get to a point where you're like, cool, I'm no longer a part of this religion, but how do I live now? Short answer: Howsoever you fucking want; but more specifically, it's something you get to work out with fear and trembling, just like you probably did with your ow…

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War On Xmas with the Original Sinfluencer 1:02:45

8M ago1:02:45

1:02:45

It's beginning to look a lot like X-mas - you know, with the silver bells, the Santa at the mall, the carnage left behind when people utter the phrase "Happy Holidays..." Your Bible Busting Besties, Lindsay, Meg, and Sarai are joined by the man behind the myth, the legend, The Original Sinfluencer, Joshua Colburn. Get in on the delightful hangout a…

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In Thirsty Suitors, Maximalism Meets Emotional Maturity 1:10:21

9M ago1:10:21

1:10:21

Jala Jayaratne is a bisexual mess! In Outerloop Games' Thirsty Suitors (published by Annapurna Interactive), she skates, cooks, and battles her way through emotionally intense psychodrama encounters with her exes on the path towards accountability and redemption. You know, your classic visit home. Join us as we gush over this absolutely gorgeous ga…

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What Would Jesus Buy? 44:10

9M ago44:10

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In honor of Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and All the Buying Things Days from now until approximately December 25th, your Queen Ghosties, Lindsay, Meg, & Sarai bring you a deep dive into all things Christian bookstores, products, and marketing. They also take a perplexing look at why Christians are such brilliant capitalists whilst claiming they foll…

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No, Mom, That’s Not How Boundaries Work and Other Fun Tips with Dr. Laura Anderson to Survive the Holidays With Your Family 1:15:21

9M ago1:15:21

1:15:21

Just when you thought we were done with ghouls and horrors for the year, we're here to point out that the holidays are just around the corner...so beware! Because they love you, your terrific trio of hosts asked Dr. Laura Anderson back to give us all some tools to use at the dinner table and beyond. Dr. Laura has an array of ways to handle family c…

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Tales From the Purity Culture Crypt 1:23:21

10M ago1:23:21

1:23:21

Don't get spooked! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/holy-ghosting/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Lindsay, Meg & Sarai

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Sailing Towards Utopia in Saltsea Chronicles 1:27:12

10M ago1:27:12

1:27:12

Nautical nonsense is absolutely something we wish -- and we never want it to end. Especially when it comes to Die Gute Fabrik's latest narrative adventure masterpiece, Saltsea Chronicles! Join us as we dive into a game full of riches to share, lessons to teach, and mechanics that continue to reimagine and expand what a "visual novel" can be. 4:09 -…

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Best Of: Suck It Harvest Parties! 56:53

10M ago56:53

56:53

The specter of Halloween is upon us yet again! And so is this Best Of episode - To Hell with the Devil's Holiday or: Suck it Harvest Parties! Learn about Lindsay's quest to become Queen of Halloween, and hear some spooky stories of youth group shenanigans gone awry. Joyous references include: Hell Houses, Heaven's Gates/Hell's Flames, and other com…

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Demons Watching Over Me 1:03:33

10M ago1:03:33

1:03:33

For kids who grew up during the Satanic Panic - especially those of us raised in Good Christian Homes - talking about, thinking about, worrying about, or wondering about demons was just an everyday thing. Join your Unwholesome Homeschoolers (and Meg) as they remember their personal demonologies and the way we really did think we always had demons s…

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Ninefingers Interview 1:10:00

10M ago1:10:00

1:10:00

Our guest is an autobiographical songwriter writing honest songs in different genres. He is also host of the Alchemist of Artistry podcast, host to several open mics around the Sacramento area, the creator of the Sacramento Music Zine, The Sound. My guest and friend Ninefingers. https://www.instagram.com/ninefingersmusic/ Ninefingers Spotify https:…

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It's a Megagame Extravaganza! Baldur's Gate 3 vs Starfield! 1:55:51

11M ago1:55:51

1:55:51

It's a beefy one this week, bois and gworls! Join us as we dive into the year's biggest RPGs -- Larian Studios' long-awaited Dungeons and Dragons adventure Baldur's Gate 3, and Bethesda's much-hyped interstellar action installment Starfield, its first new universe in 25 years! PLUS: We're livestreaming now! Check us out on YouTube, and thanks for a…

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