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Apostates Anonymous

Matthew J. Distefano and Keith Giles

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Apostates Anonymous is the show you turn to when you can no longer call yourself an Evangelical. Join hosts Keith Giles and Matthew J. Distefano as they tip over just about every sacred cow known to man. It's sure to be a good time for any true heathen or heretic.
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Welcome to Subversive Radio. A thorn in the side of American Christianity and a lifeline of sanity for the rest of those who want to follow Jesus without buying into the Christian Subculture. Your host is Keith Giles, author of several books, including "This Is My Body: Ekklesia As God Intended" and "The Power of Weakness." Visit Keith online at: http://www.KeithGiles.com You're on the Subversive Signal. Topics will include: Following Jesus, Caring for the Poor, The Gospel of the Kingdom, Ch ...
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Reconstruct your life after leaving harmful and controlling religious beliefs behind! Educating listeners as to the dangers posed by cult psychology and tactics, the dangers of Christian nationalism, dominion theology, and the Christian Right.
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Radical Love Live

Mark Dilcom and Kelly Wilson

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In-depth conversations that explore the critical issues surrounding faith and spirituality "outside the boxes"... beyond ideologies and institutions. Hosts Mark Dilcom and Kelly Wilson talk with fellow thought leaders in this upbeat, non-judgmental, radically inclusive space. For more information, visit www.radicallovelive.com. [Views expressed here are solely those of the Radical Love Live team and our guests.]
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Like a pink laser beam of insanity beaming straight into your brain hole, authors and longtime D**kHeads David Agranoff and D. Harlan Wilson break down each of Philip K. D**k's novels in order of publication with very little help from their engineer Langhorne J Tweed. Plus: Interviews. Story Vs. Film episodes. And other bits of PKD history. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dickheadspodcast/support
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Welcome to Snarky Faith, your irreverent guide to navigating the maze of life, culture, and spirituality. Hosted by Stuart Delony, we're all about ditching religious clichés and dogma in favor of meaningful conversations that challenge the status quo. Forget the questions or even the answers; it's all about the journey towards a fresh take on faith. Tune in for a no-holds-barred exploration of spirituality that offers sanctuary for those questioning, seeking, or just tired of the same old re ...
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Liminal Living

Dr. Thomas J Rundel

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Welcome to the Liminal Living Podcast, where we dive deep into the realm of liminal spaces—those transitional phases where uncertainty is our companion. I'm your host and curator of conversations, Dr. Tom Rundel, and it's my pleasure to serve as your guide through these uncharted territories. With a doctoral background in spirituality and leadership from Portland Seminary, my research has centered on the spirituality found in the narratives of liminality in the Bible, but I have expanded my ...
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Do you wish your prayers could be more effective? Are you tired of theological debates and just want to get into the heart and soul of Jesus, follow him, and live his teachings in your daily life? Each week The Bible Speaks to You Podcast helps you rediscover the original Christianity of Jesus. Host James Early, Bible teacher, speaker, and Jesus Mindset Coach, along with an occasional guest, share fresh insights on how the Bible still speaks to us today. The focus is on embracing the mindset ...
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Most business owners avoid documenting their core business processes (even though they’re key to building a business that works without them) so we decided to do if for them. We interview industry experts and have them share their best small business systems and processes. Our team then converts those interviews into procedure templates that you can duplicated, customised and deployed within your business. It’s the quickest, easiest and efficient way to build a systemised business.
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Bones and Stardust

Angie Von Slaughter

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Are you fascinated by the way the world works? Do you have deep questions about life and spirituality? Are you searching for depth and meaning? Come join host, Angie Von Slaughter, and guests as we explore the wonder and mysteries of the universe through personal story and ancient myth. A podcast centered around just what it means to be a human being, fully alive.
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Beyond the Pale is a subversively sincere exploration of God, faith, life and culture hosted by former pastors and missionaries Steve & Tammy Hackman. It's a podcast for that person who finds more fulfillment in the journey than in the destination and doesn't mind coloring outside the lines a bit! Join us each week as we travel on pilgrimage together. We'll ask questions, question answers, and open a bottle of wine with you as we do. (Not a particularly good wine mind you, just one Tammy say ...
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The Church Folk Revolution - Welcome to the only Radio Show dedicated to holding Preachers, Pastors, and Priests accountable for their actions. If you would like to join our revolution then please visit our website at www.PimpPreacher.com and let’s restore honor back into the pulpit. The Revolution Will Be Televised!
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The New Scene

The New Scene & Iodine Recordings

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The New Scene Podcast - Presented by Iodine Recordings. Host Keith M. brings you the most in-depth conversations with your favorite artists in the world of punk, hardcore, post hardcore, emo and all subgenres as we discuss life, music and everything in between.
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The Bill Kammer Show (formerly What's the Big Deal About Greenville?!) is a discussion show featuring conversations on interesting topics and interviews. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bill-kammer/support
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Christian Nationalism is all over the news today, from revelations about Project 2025 to recent SCOTUS rulings to mandating the 10 Commandments on the schoolroom walls. We are pleased to talk with author/publisher/commenter Keith Giles, who has been using the platform of his God Squad podcast (and others--he's a busy man!) to examine the history, a…
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This week's conversation features author, podcaster, and "freelance theologian" Keith Giles, who--although definitely no evangelical Christian--has moved past even being a progressive Christian. What does that make him? I don't know exactly, but it does make for a fascinating conversation with someone who has deconstructed his former fundamentalist…
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Insights The Gospel of Thomas is a collection of the sayings of Jesus and does not have a narrative like the other Gospels. The Gospel of Thomas was suppressed by early church leaders, particularly those who opposed the Valentinians. The Gospel of Thomas was found in 1945 in a clay jar buried in the desert. Scholars have dated the Gospel of Thomas …
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249 – What do you base your self-worth on? Have you ever met someone who seemed to be full of confidence , but when you got to know them, you realized they based their self-worth on things like how much money they have, where they went to school, what job they have, or where they're from? Or maybe how good looking they are or how many followers the…
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Keith sits down with Dustin Coffman to discuss Dustin's early days in music and early influences, moving to Austin and the formation of Glassing. We also discuss the history of Glassing, their creative process, early tours including one with This Will Destroy You, the writing of their 2nd LP "Spotted Horse" and the follow up LP "Twin Dream", their …
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Take Aways Meeting tangible needs in the community is an important expression of faith. Faith is a journey of growth and evolving perspectives. Extending grace and love to others is a central aspect of the Christian faith. The stigma of tattoos in the Christian context can be challenged and reevaluated. Personal expressions of art, such as tattoos,…
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248 – Have you ever heard someone talk about Jesus in a way that just didn’t quite fit with what was in the Bible? Or maybe you read a book or saw a movie or a play about Jesus that either fell short of capturing the true essence of Jesus or it kind of stretched the truth and over-exaggerated things? Recently in Season 4 of "The Chosen," there was …
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Colin Frangicetto returns to the show and we discuss his life as a full time visual artist, the ups and downs of being a fully self supported artist, the final year of This Day Forward and the recording of their final LP "In Response", Colin and the band's relationships to each other and at the time, the initial breakup of This Day Forward and Coli…
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We are thinking big thoughts with author and philosopher Pierce Marks, as we talk about the modern crisis of meaning, how the concept of a moral paradigm can re-establish a sense of meaning, and how a few of the deep, elemental visions of Christianity, including love of being and the intrinsic value of creation, led Marks to see life in a new and m…
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This week's conversation features author, podcaster, and "freelance theologian" Keith Giles, who--although definitely no evangelical Christian--has moved past even being a progressive Christian. What does that make him? I don't know exactly, but it does make for a fascinating conversation with someone who has deconstructed his former fundamentalist…
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Highlights: Embrace the ongoing process of spiritual growth and recognize that there is no arrival point. Question expectations that God will make everything smooth sailing and happy. Allow God the freedom to be creative in how He works in your life and the lives of others. Recognize the tension between the objective and subjective experiences of G…
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247 – Have you ever felt like some folks are preaching man-made doctrines without even realizing it? Have you ever felt intimidated by people insisting their doctrines are correct? And then someone with a different doctrine insists they are right and the other person is wrong? How do we tell if a doctrine is man-made or a God-ordained truth? This w…
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We are honored to have a visit from Rita L. Houlihan, who is a passionate advocate for telling the true story about the life and ministry of the "mysterious" Mary Magdalene--and why it matters for the modern church's understanding of the Gospels. She is also on the Board of Directors of FutureChurch, an organization dedicated to seeking "changes th…
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Keith sits down with Sean Ingram to discuss how the recent Coalesce reunion came to be, the new approach the band is taking with their 2024 shows, some insight into Sean's life as an independent business owner, how Sean prepared his voice for the upcoming shows and the live performance that inspired Sean to step back into music. We also discuss the…
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This latest episode of Snarky Faith features a compelling conversation with Liz Cooledge Jenkins, whose new book, "Nice Churchy Patriarchy: Reclaiming Women’s Humanity from Evangelicalism," offers a critical yet hopeful look at the entrenched patriarchal norms in evangelical Christianity. Jenkins takes us on a journey through her own experiences wi…
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PART 4 of 4: Many Christians wonder how it is possible to be LGBTQ+ affirming in light of what most people assume to be a clear anti-Gay message in the bible. This episode summarizes all the verses we've studied so far, and weighs them against the larger backdrop of the Biblical principles of Love, Grace, and how we are called to treat others. Love…
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PART 3 of 4: Many Christians wonder how it is possible to be LGBTQ+ affirming in light of what most people assume to be a clear anti-Gay message in the bible. This episode wrestles with ROMANS 1, and the VICE LISTS in 1 Corinthians and 1 TIMOTHY. In this special 4-part series, Kelly examines how affirming Bible scholars view the 6 verses in the Bib…
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The 'Not a Book Club Book Club' podcast on PKD, his books, and influence.We recently went live from the Philip K. Dick Festival in Fort Morgan, CO, along with fellow DickHeads Jonathan Lethem & Stephen Graham Jones. I was at home but had fun in the chat and even managed to get some technical difficulties under control once I realized I could. Enjoy…
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PART 2 of 4: Many Christians wonder how it is possible to be LGBTQ+ affirming in light of what most people assume to be a clear anti-Gay message in the bible. This episode continues this exploration by taking on the story of Sodom, and investigating what are the "abominations" in the laws of Leviticus. In this special 4-part series, Kelly examines …
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PART 1 of 4: Many Christians wonder how it is possible to be LGBTQ+ affirming in light of what most people assume to be a clear anti-Gay message in the bible. In this special 4-part series, Kelly examines how affirming Bible scholars view the 6 verses in the Bible that deal with same-sex relationships in the context of their time and place, and ask…
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Scaling a supplements business with systems. Listen to Haley Santos, Systems Champion at BiOptimizers - a thriving health and supplements company. In this episode, Haley shares her journey and experiences in the role, offering insights on transitioning into a Systems Champion position, the specific traits of an exceptional Systems Champion, and how…
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246 – Is your faith based on what someone told you you're supposed to believe or on your relationship with God? I've talked to several people lately who have recently realized they believe what they were taught without questioning it. They never really made their faith their own. They have finally given themselves permission to ask questions, read …
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Keith sits down with King Yosef to discuss growing up in Rogue River, Oregon, his early music influences, and learning to record, produce and make beats while navigating homelessness in his teenage years. We also discuss the origins of King Yosef, his creative process, the early live shows where the band became to take shape, the 2023 LP "An Underl…
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We talk with the editors of the volume “ Preaching the Uncontrolling Love of God: Sermons, Essays, and Worship Elements from the Perspective of Open, Relational, and Process Theology” about what process (or open and relational) theology is, how it answers many questions that modern believers struggle with, and how this rich collection of writings c…
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Join our deep dive with Annie Hyman Pratt who shares her expertise on ·The People Part' of business, aka the heartbeat of every great company! With her track record of scaling Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf to 70 stores, she knows how to build strong teams and leaders. Support the show: https://www.systemhub.com/podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for pr…
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This week's episode features a fascinating conversation with Marissa Hackett, who grew up in a right-wing cult started by controversial radio host, Roy Masters. Originally starting out in the early 1960s, Masters spread his message nationwide through his radio show, tapes, and book sales. Based originally out of Los Angeles, Masters bought a ranch …
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This week's episode features a fascinating conversation with Marissa Hackett, who grew up in a right-wing cult started by controversial radio host, Roy Masters. Originally starting out in the early 1960s, Masters spread his message nationwide through his radio show, tapes, and book sales. Based originally out of Los Angeles, Masters bought a ranch …
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The importance of stripping away layers of interpretation to reveal the true essence of Christ. The challenges of countering Christian nationalism and the significance of speaking the truth in love. The concept of God as a being and the implications of this understanding. The connection between spiritual formation and the inspiration behind the boo…
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245 – What do you do when people or circumstances rob you of your joy? Have you ever been on top of the world and full of joy when something terrible happens, your joy vanishes, and you feel like you're sinking into a pit of quicksand? Is there a way to hold onto your joy when a challenging situation comes up? That's what this week's episode is all…
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Keith sits down with Julie Christmas to discuss growing up in Brooklyn, her early relationship with music and initial influences, finding her place as a vocalist and using early rejections to fuel her creativity, the formation of Made Out of Babies, signing with Neurot Recordings and the release of their debut LP "Trophy" and recording the follow u…
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Mark talks with Brother Timothy Jolley, a life professed monk of the Order of the Holy Cross, an Anglican Benedictine monastic community of men, associated with The Episcopal Church, located in West Park, New York. Br. Timothy joined the monastery over 50 years ago with a calling to serve a vocation dedicated to children’s education, spiritual evol…
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Hello PKD fans. We're back with the next straight novel, Puttering About in a Small Land, written early in PKD's career but published after his death. This is an interesting take on an extramarital affair. We are joined by PKD collector and scholar Frank Hollander to discuss this odd semi-autobiographical effort. Plus: Relatively long. Paul Giamatt…
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Advocacy for LGBTQ+ inclusion within the Church of the Nazarene is a complex and challenging endeavor, involving theological, social, and personal dimensions. The conversation sheds light on the tensions and complexities within the church and society regarding LGBTQ+ issues, highlighting the need for thoughtful dialogue and understanding. Thomas Ja…
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244 – Do you want to be a more effective dad, or know someone who does? This week I talk with Jared Haley and Chris Wilson about what it means to be a good dad, to nurture your kids and support their spiritual growth. Jared and Chris are both passionate about being good dads, spending quality time with their families, and guiding their kids spiritu…
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Ryan Savitski returns to the show and we discuss the recent One Step Closer, Anxious and Koyo triple headlining tour, stage diving and pit etiquette, One Step Closer's 2021 LP "This Place You Know", the band's progression in sound with the release of their 2023 EP "Songs For the Willow", the making of their latest LP "All You Embrace" and some of t…
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This week Kelly talks with Lori Adams-Brown, who has an amazing story of resilience and healing after religious abuse from her work in a prominent megachurch. As this podcast is launching, the Southern Baptist Convention is having their annual meeting to talk about, among other things, the role of women in the church (and honestly, the role of wome…
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The Two Davids (Agranoff & Wilson) sit down with author Barry Malzberg to discuss his books, legacy, and what it was like ascending the ranks amongst the new wave.Our Patreon ►► http://www.patreon.com/LanghorneJTweedElectric Larryland Discord ►► https://discord.com/channels/557458722268643329David's YouTube Channel ►► https://www.youtube.com/user/V…
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In this conversation with journalist and author Sarah McCammon, we discuss her book that just came out in March, called The Exvangelicals: Loving, Living, and Leaving the White Evangelical Church. Not only does Sarah do a masterful job of explaining why so many "exvangelicals" have left the white evangelical church behind, she shares her own story …
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In this conversation with journalist and author Sarah McCammon, we discuss her book that just came out in March, called The Exvangelicals: Loving, Living, and Leaving the White Evangelical Church. Not only does Sarah do a masterful job of explaining why so many "exvangelicals" have left the white evangelical church behind, she shares her own story …
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Key Take Aways: Embrace the contradictions and dividedness that are inherent in being human. Loss and death are fundamental aspects of existence that shape our experiences. Grief should be acknowledged and processed as a natural part of life. The death of God and the tearing of the temple curtain challenge the idea of liminality as a space where th…
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243 – What's the best way to experience spiritual restoration? Have you ever felt like you needed some spiritual restoration in your life? I sure have. The key word here is "restoration." It means that God is restoring us to the original condition of how He made us in His image and likeness. It's kind of like someone cleaning an old oil painting, r…
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Keith sits down with Jacob Bannon to discuss his daily life, band and work balance, the inner-workings of Deathwish Inc. and some of the label's history, changes in media and the music industry over the years, Umbra Vitae, how the band came together, their debut LP "Shadow of Life", Jacob's lyrical approach with the band, the making of their latest…
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Buy the book: https://www.ivpress.com/when-god-became-white Listen to the pod: https://www.christiancentury.org/podcast/madang Read her Blog: https://gracejisunkim.wordpress.com/ Subscribe Substack: https://gracek.substack.com/ Names hold deep significance in Korean culture, connecting individuals to their family and generations. Understanding race…
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242 – What is your priority at church, getting new members or taking care of the sheep you have? I used to think my church should focus only on reaching out to the community, sharing the gospel, and getting more people to come to church. But over the years I've realized it's equally important to nurture and care for the members we already have. Thi…
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Dr. Ryan Joseph Allen, Author, Speaker, and Transformational Coach, talks with us about his life's journey, which began with depression, addiction, shame, and alienation, and led him through a rollercoaster of ups and downs before he connected with God through the most unlikely of evangelists: His drug dealer. Dr. Allen shares with us how his exper…
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Keith sits down with Nathaniel Shannon to discuss growing up in Ypsilanti Michigan, our mutual love of Snapcase, dealing with the expectations of ourselves and others, Nathaniel's intro to the world of underground music via college radio and his history with photography. We also discuss Nathaniel's work making the "Deadguy Killing Music" documentar…
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Get ready for a mind-bending episode of Snarky Faith as we dive deep with Keith Giles into his latest book, 'The Quantum Sayings of Jesus.' Discover how Giles blends quantum physics with the mystical teachings of Jesus, challenging conventional religious narratives with a fresh, provocative perspective. Giles brings the often overlooked Gospel of T…
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Check out Ben's Website here: https://www.benjaminkatt.com/ Grab Ben's Book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1250910447?tag=macmillan-20 Leaving the familiar and falling into the unknown are two distinct stages of a transformative journey. Leaving the familiar involves recognizing the need for change and making a decisive break from the past, while …
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In this special bonus episode, I caught up with returning guest, Dr Sheri Pallas, as we discussed her brand-new book that just dropped on the 2nd of May, 2024. It's titled We Have Ruined God: My Journey Out of Religion and Into Unconditional Love, and from the conversation we had, it sounds like a fascinating and intriguing book. Why should people …
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In this special bonus episode, I caught up with returning guest, Dr Sheri Pallas, as we discussed her brand-new book that just dropped on the 2nd of May, 2024. It's titled We Have Ruined God: My Journey Out of Religion and Into Unconditional Love, and from the conversation we had, it sounds like a fascinating and intriguing book. Why should people …
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