Best Leah Janet Podcasts (2024)

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Meet Carrie Part 2 -- 55:18

2y ago55:18

55:18

Carrie's back! Join us as she share's the rest of her journey up to present day. May her badassery inspire you! Carrie Doan is a pleasure coach, writer, and business strategist who is passionate about empowering women to rediscover their worth through practices of pleasure. She believes that every single part of us is deserving of love and actively…

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Meet Carrie Part 1-- 1:00:57

2y ago1:00:57

1:00:57

Carrie Doan is a pleasure coach, writer, and business strategist who is passionate about empowering women to rediscover their worth through practices of pleasure. She believes that every single part of us is deserving of love and actively works to reawaken the spirit to a life of abundance. When she's not tending to her children or seeking adventur…

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Meet Janice -- 59:43

2y ago59:43

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Janice Selbie is a Registered Professional Counsellor and religious recovery consultant. She Divorced Religion after nearly 40 years in the Pentecostal (and briefly, Mennonite) denomination. After also divorcing her husband, Janice went back to school to become a counsellor and founded the Divorcing Religion Workshop, the Conference on Religious Tr…

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Summertime Musings 39:16

2y ago39:16

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Work. Family. Vacations. Nude Beaches. Putting into practice the Speaking Up and Speaking Out. Support the showBy Leah Janet

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Meet Alaine Part 2 -- 1:03:11

2y ago1:03:11

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Alaine is back! In this episode she shares the pain, isolation and wonder associated with deconstruction. It takes considerable courage to confront cognitive bias head on. Many of us, hoodwinked since childhood, become driven to discover the truth. We're so over the BS! We sprint forward – often times ignorant to the enormity of the fallout for doi…

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Meet Alaine Part 1 — 1:16:08

2y ago1:16:08

1:16:08

Alaine is a Gen-X former evangelical raised in the Deep South who found out the hard way that the unconditional love of Jesus had more than a few conditions. When her world began to crumble following a difficult divorce, her strict, conservative family and Southern Baptist community were not there for her the way she expected. Their shunning pushed…

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Meet Bess Part 3 -- 1:24:33

2y ago1:24:33

1:24:33

Bess is back from rural Pennsylvania to share with us the rest of her story – at least up to current day Spring of 2022. In her mid 20s and wise beyond her years Bess talks university, working through anxiety and panic attacks, therapy, finding the love of her life, managing relationships with still believing family members, and finding community w…

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Meet Reagan Part 2 -- 53:28

2y ago53:28

53:28

Reagan's back! In this conversation she talks specifics regarding the multiple small businesses she runs here in the Greater Cincinnati area. Reagan is a career coach, professional photographer, CEO of a Nature Preschool, blogger, AND does speaking engagements. Whew! That makes me tired just typing it all out!! Reagan continues to inspire me -- she…

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Meet Reagan Part 1 -- 1:07:23

2+ y ago1:07:23

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Reagan is a mom and owner of multiple small businesses here in the Greater Cincinnati area. She grew up in the church. She and her family frequented the same homeschool circles as my family. Her people played on the same homeschool sports teams as my people. Her sister actually dated one of my favorite human’s brother. We knew, and -- still know—a …

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Leah & Bess talk Purity Culture -- 1:04:36

2+ y ago1:04:36

1:04:36

Trigger warning: This episode contains material that may be difficult for some of our listeners to hear. Conversations cover porn, body shaming, Josh Harris, I Kissed Dating Goodbye, statutory rape, purity culture and abortion. #porn #bodyshaming #JoshuaHarris #JoshHarris #IKissedDatingGoodbye #statutoryrape #purityculture #abortion #sexuallycuriou…

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Meet Bess Part 1 -- 1:18:12

2+ y ago1:18:12

1:18:12

Bess is in her mid 20s. She lives in a small rural Pennsylvania town. As you'd expect, she's been surrounded by conservative christians as far as the eye can see for the entirety of her life. Raised in the church and educated in christian schools, Bess never fit in. Everyone around her was exactly the same – same beliefs, same hobbies, same skin co…

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Responding -- Ask Me Anything with Leah 47:19

2+ y ago47:19

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Responding to your questions -- Leah talks work, Covid family relations, homeschool mama days and the kids subsequent trauma, as well as the movie Captain Fantastic with one of her crushes -- Viggo Mortensen. #WereSpeaking #SpeakUp #SpeakOut #FindingFreedom #OneStoryataTime #BraveAssBeauties #WomenBeyondFaith You can reach us at womenbeyondfaith@gm…

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Meet Andrea B. Part 2 -- 1:13:19

2+ y ago1:13:19

1:13:19

She's back!! Catch the rest of Andrea's deconstruction story here at Andrea B. Part 2! Born the 4th of 5 children to strict young earth creationist parents in the Midwest, Andrea B. was at church every Sunday. At the age of 9, she began attending summer camp at Kanakuk (think “Jesus Camp” Documentary) in Branson, Missouri. Attempting to grow in fai…

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Meet Andrea B. Part 1 -- 1:06:18

2+ y ago1:06:18

1:06:18

Born the 4th of 5 children to strict young earth creationist parents in the Midwest, Andrea B. was at church every Sunday. At the age of 9, she began attending summer camp at Kanakuk (think “Jesus Camp” Documentary) in Branson, Missouri. Attempting to grow in faith, confidence, and christian character Andrea buckled down intensifying her commitment…

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Meet Alyssa -- 1:18:03

2+ y ago1:18:03

1:18:03

Alyssa is a 27 year old spouse & momma of two who is still adjusting to the freedom of "life on the other side" after recently deconstructing her beliefs from the Evangelical Church. After her parents divorced at the age of 8, she and her two brothers were primarily raised by their mom in Wichita, Kansas in a very right-winged conservative househol…

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Meet Deconversion Therapy's Bonnie and Karen - 1:16:47

2+ y ago1:16:47

1:16:47

Deconversion Therapy is a comedy podcast about religion. Bonnie and Karen punch up at charlatans like Jim Bakker or Jerry Falwell Jr. They don't discuss real trauma rather they point listeners to other spaces for that. They have fun with old church memories and cover recent and past scandals and debacles. They've been at it for 3 years now! Growing…

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Meet Kimberly The Exvangelical Parent -- 1:04:00

2+ y ago1:04:00

1:04:00

Kimberly Poovey is the founder of The Exvangelical Parent, a community of misfits, questioners, and wanderers, sharing our stories and navigating ethics, morality, and spirituality in parenting. We come from a wide variety of backgrounds and religious traditions, but we are all on a journey of deconstructing, reconstructing, and decolonizing our fa…

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Meet Justice Renee Part 2 -- 1:16:27

2+ y ago1:16:27

1:16:27

Justice Renée, born trans-female, raised in Young Earth Fundamentalism was taught through shame to hate her trans identity. As a preteen, Justice dedicated her life to Jesus and dove heavily into ministry. Steeped in fundamentalist culture it was not until 2019 when she opened up to her partner about her gender issues. Recently transitioned (woohoo…

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Meet Justice Renee -- 1:15:09

2+ y ago1:15:09

1:15:09

Justice Renée, born trans-female, was raised in a Fundamentalist Evangelical Home. Her father was a leader in the Young Earth/Creation Science movement in Utah and surrounding states through the 1980s and 90s. She was taught through shame to hate her trans identity. In her preteens, Justice dedicated her life to Jesus and began ministry work with h…

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Update 23:21

2+ y ago23:21

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Speak your truth, Leah, even if your voice shakes. We matter. Our stories matter. And our voices need to be heard. #speakup #speakout #werespeaking #imspeaking #ourturn #exvangelical Support the showBy Leah Janet

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Meet Delta — 40:48

3y ago40:48

40:48

Hey friends! Leah's back with an update and honest appraisal of the current state of affairs in which we find ourselves. She talks contracting COVID, extended family discord, fundie antivax friends, mental health struggles in the time of pandemic and more. Leah references Alan Alda (who played Dr. Hawkeye Pierce on TV's MASH back in the 70s & early…

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Meet Julie Part 2 -- 49:22

3y ago49:22

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She's back for more!!! We here at WBF are lucky to have Julie, aka Cornflower Girl, back to continue the conversation! She and I get hung up on our distinct versions of homeschooling (child-directed learning) and many of the casualties of evangelicalism. Pretty sure you're going to find the conversation pretty damn engaging!! Julie is a late diagno…

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Meet Rachael -- Part 2 1:01:24

3y ago1:01:24

1:01:24

Rachael is back!! This recently deconverted beautiful mama of two sweet boys, wife, therapist, sometimes poet, and fierce advocate for those recovering from trauma continues her story. We talk stepping-stones leading to her deconstruction including Pete Enns (I'd never heard of him before!), the Liturgists Podcast and Bart Ehrman. Rachael believes …

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Meet Rachael Part 1 - 54:54

3y ago54:54

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Rachael is a recently deconverted mama of two sweet boys, a wife, a therapist, a sometimes poet, and a fierce advocate for those recovering from trauma. Rachael believes in LOVE and imperfectly lives by that principle. Follow her work on Instagram @smallwords_bigstories or www.rcpstherapy.com Support the show…

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Meet Charisse -- The Existential Ginger 1:02:54

3y ago1:02:54

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Charisse, born and raised in northern Utah, was a lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (aka Mormonism) until 2017. An abrupt divorce plunged her head-first into an existential crisis, leading her to walk away from the LDS faith and community. Leaving religion changed everything for Charisse - how she looked at herself …

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Meet Joy Part 2 -- 1:04:50

3+ y ago1:04:50

1:04:50

Here's the rest of the story Joy's story! A 59-year-old mother of six , Joy's an elementary school teacher and former fundamentalist, pentecostal Christian currently residing in the Pacific Northwest. Joy spent over 5 decades loving Jesus with her whole heart, mind, and strength. She taught her children to do the same. Her oldest, at about age 19 o…

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Meet Julie - Part 1 1:03:38

3+ y ago1:03:38

1:03:38

Julie aka Cornflower Girl is a late diagnosed autistic who’s amassed a sizable TikTok following for her relatable PTSD/neurodivergent and Exvangelical content. A writer and armchair philosopher, she lives in North Carolina with her husband, Phil and 2 neurodivergent kiddos. You can find Julie at www.musingsfromthecornflower.com OR on her IG handle …

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Meet Joy -- Part 1 1:08:46

3+ y ago1:08:46

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Meet Joy Hopper. She is a 59-year-old mother of six. An elementary teacher. And -- a former fundamentalist, pentecostal Christian who resides in the Pacific Northwest. Joy spent over 5 decades loving Jesus with her whole heart, mind, and strength. She taught her children to do the same. Her oldest, at about age 19 or 20, came home from a year abroa…

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Uncertainty 57:07

3+ y ago57:07

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"It’s so important that we take the time to check in with ourselves, especially when our relationship to the future brings a certain kind of weariness." YWA Is 2021 shaping up to be better than 2020?? Is anyone else struggling with Uncertainty? Yoga for Uncertainty https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLlFSWgK2y4 Braver Angels https://braverangels.org U…

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Meet Wendy - 1:43:26

3+ y ago1:43:26

1:43:26

Wendy grew up in a conservative right-winged home with an Evangelical Christian mother and Atheist father. The church she attended with her mother and brother was a Missionary Church. Wendy's life included submission, obedience and following rules, with guilt and shame as an integral part of her mindset. After attending a 1-room church school for 7…

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Meet Skylar — 1:09:44

3+ y ago1:09:44

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Skylar Camp is an angry feminist who lives in Columbus, Ohio, with her two young kids, who describe themselves as her best friends. They have one cat and three nearly-dead plants. She writes creative non-fiction that mostly focuses on deconverting from Evangelical Christianity. You can connect with Skylar on Instagram @skylarcampwrites. Support the…

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Meet Jessica Part 2 - 1:32:28

4y ago1:32:28

1:32:28

I know you've been clamoring for more of Jessica's beauty and badassery! You're in luck! Here's more of her story! #findingfreedom #onestoryatatime #womenspeakup #womenspeakout #dysautonomia #eosinophilicesophagitis #chronicillness #deconvert #emptythepews #exvangelical #psalm34:14 Jessica grew up swimming in christian fundamentalism. Despite the c…

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Meet Jessica Part 1 -- 1:20:06

4y ago1:20:06

1:20:06

Jessica grew up swimming in christian fundamentalism. Despite the christian education, life at home was hard -- raised by a single dad and an abusive bipolar manic depressive mother who was in and out of her life. A revolving door of blended families, domestic violence, sexual assault, neglect, and mental and emotional abuse were the norm. The chri…

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We're back!! 34:15

4y ago34:15

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Whew! It's been a hot minute since we've chatted. Here's a brief update of what's been going on over the last few months recorded at a lovely riverside cabin in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Interviews with badass women starting back up in the very near future. You can get in touch with us on FB and Instagram @WomenBeyondFaith. Or via email at WomenBey…

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Meet Bethany Part 2 -- 1:23:01

4y ago1:23:01

1:23:01

We welcome back Bethany, 26 years old, married mom of two, to the Women Beyond Faith podcast! In this episode the conversation moves to pornography, marital relationships, working through tough stuff, isolation, misguided christian counsel, sex in marriage after receiving the Purity Culture narrative, pregnancy, parenting during deconversion, forgi…

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Meet Bethany Part 1 — 1:18:13

4y ago1:18:13

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Former conservative homeschooled good girl turns into outspoken liberal feminist. Bethany, 26 years old, is a married mom of two young boys. Currently enrolled in college with a 4.0 GPA, Bethany also loves painting, yoga, music, movies and reading. After rejecting the faith she was raised in, she's now embracing the beauty within. Bethany has found…

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In the time of Pandemic — Voices from Cincinnati June 2020 23:00

4y ago23:00

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Here's an opportunity to meet a few of the phenomenal women in my local circle; Kellie, Jillian & Dara. They briefly talk life under quarantine. Prompts were provided to get the conversation started -- if they so chose. We've attempted to keep it apolitical (for the most part). No bashing. No shaming. And do our best to rise above all of that negat…

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Meet Dana Part 1 -- 1:02:10

4y ago1:02:10

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Meet Dana, a former missionary who took evangelicalism as far as she could. She grew up in a baptist church and family in California. Homeschooled for 6 years, she dedicated her youth to saving non-believers from the torment of “hell”. To prepare for full time ministry, she attended the New Tribes and Moody Bible Institutes and earned degrees in Bi…

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Meet Melissa Part 2 -- 1:07:43

4y ago1:07:43

1:07:43

Former fundie Proverbs 31 homeschool mama, Melissa, just graduated with a degree in Women's Studies. She has an expansive resume; author, childbirth educator, doula, belly dancer, mom to 5 and grandma to 8 (just to name a few). Searching at the tender age of 17 for the best way to raise her baby, Melissa found church. Today at 50, Melissa's unabash…

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Meet Melissa Part 1 — 1:27:15

4y ago1:27:15

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Former fundie Proverbs 31 homeschool mama, Melissa, graduates this May with a degree in Women's Studies. She has an expansive resume; author, childbirth educator, doula, belly dancer, mom to 5 and grandma to 8 (just to name a few). Searching at the tender age of 17 for the best way to raise her baby, Melissa found church. Today at 50, Melissa's una…

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In the time of Pandemic - April 2020 43:37

4+ y ago43:37

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So we've had a hard time knowing how to move forward with the WBF podcast during this time of crisis. We finally came up with what we believe to be is a not so terrible idea -- and -- we're hoping it helps in some way to keep us connected during this time of pandemic. We invited people to offer a 5, 10 or even 15 minute update of what life is looki…

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Meet April Part 2 -- 54:57

4+ y ago54:57

54:57

She's back!! Join us for more of April's Journey as we talk managing unequally yoked marriage, parenting this side of faith, adoption, her incredible mom and dad -- #heroes. I actually had the extreme privilege of asking April a few lively questions from the Proust Questionnaire. If you didn't fall in love with April last episode, you're surely goi…

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Meet April Part I - 1:13:54

4+ y ago1:13:54

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April, maker of cult charts, was born in a suburb of Birmingham, Alabama. Raised in a Southern Baptist home, April took the teachings preached from the pulpit more seriously than did her parents. April believes the doctrine of Hell, was the primary catalyst of her nervous breakdown shortly after 9/11. April is married with 3 children. Support the s…

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Meet Godless Mama Part 2 - 1:21:34

4+ y ago1:21:34

1:21:34

She's baaaaaack!! Godless Mama -- our first guest in 2020 -- will titillate the senses! We talk trauma and therapy, LGBTQ advocacy, fighting on behalf of our kids, contentment, the 2020 election, and getting out the Vote. "I'll be goddamned if this crappy world is the one that gets foisted on my kid and I will fight that battle on whatever fronts n…

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Meet Godless Mama Part 1- 52:45

4+ y ago52:45

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"I'll be goddamned if this crappy world is the one that gets foisted on my kid and I will fight that battle on whatever fronts necessary." Tracey in her own words - "I believe that the only hope for humanity lies in the embrace of evidence-based thinking. Whether the subject is religion or science or politics or anything in between, an earnest desi…

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Meet Bekah Part 2 - 1:29:45

4+ y ago1:29:45

1:29:45

And -- we're back with Bekah! You don't want to miss the second half of her story as Bekah continues to WOW and amaze with her maturity and badassery. Sit back, get those feet up, grab a glass (or mug) of your favorite beverage and be prepared to be blown away by this awe-inspiring female apostate! Bekah was shaped by many things, places and identi…

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Meet Bekah Part 1 - 1:25:25

4+ y ago1:25:25

1:25:25

Bekah was shaped by many things, places and identities she would now categorize as "formerly." The last 3 years have been an intensive process of learning who she is currently. Labels aren't popular these days but they can be helpful to give you an expedient snapshot of someone. This is a short list of Bekah's former and current "labels." She is fo…

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Meet Beth from Cincinnati - 1:21:41

4+ y ago1:21:41

1:21:41

Bethany Angstadt grew up as a pastor's daughter and youth group superstar in suburban Ohio. Her conservative evangelical upbringing was shattered when she began to discover her queer identity in high school. After working through years of shame and fear, her coming out story doubles as her coming out of faith journey. Support the show…

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Meet Megan from New Zealand -- 1:47:29

5y ago1:47:29

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Megan, a Canadian now living in New Zealand with her husband and young daughter, is no stranger to change. Having a strong faith, Megan fought hard to understand her Christian identity in a close-knit, non-religious family. But after having her daughter and reading a mountain of books that were supposed to strengthen her faith, it unraveled. She is…

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Meet Emma -- my 20 year old 1:05:14

5y ago1:05:14

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Meet Emma - Emma, our middle child, was born in to our uber religious family in 1998. She was always a compliant, easy to parent kid with an innocent wide-eyed demeanor. Emma trusted us absolutely as parents to lead her in the way she should go (Proverbs 22:6). During Emma's senior year of high school, I finally felt the courage to share the god's …

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