Brian and Troy used to be loyal Christian megachurch leaders. They’re not anymore. This podcast explores life after fundamentalism.
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In March 2022, the documentary series ‘Hillsong: A Megachurch Exposed’ was released on Discovery+, with victims shedding light on the widespread emotional, financial, and sexual abuse by leaders of one of the most popular megachurches in the world. On this follow-up podcast, documentary filmmaker Dan Johnstone and former Hillsong NYC videographer and insider Delali Rouge go on an emotional investigative journey to speak with more victims that have come forward in the aftermath of the documen ...
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SEASON 3: Nation of Saints In 1980, one man held together a fragile peace in the tiny nation of El Salvador: Archbishop Oscar Romero. When he is brutally and publicly assassinated on the pulpit, his murder starts a war that would leave 75,000 dead, and a million more displaced around the globe. Sacred Scandal season 3, Nation of Saints, follows host Jasmine Romero as she uncovers the holy war that followed the Archbishop's death, and led to an unsolved murder in her own family. SEASON 2: La ...
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The Radical Middle Podcast is a place where we embrace tension and talk about the things you wish your church would talk about. The middle is not a centrist point of view, but rather it is a place of dialogue where we can search out the truth of Jesus by pushing into the tension of it.
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A personal journey into the heart of a global megachurch. Noemi Uribe was looking for a church where everyone is welcome and she thought she’d found it in Hillsong. But that was ‘the most expensive mistake I ever made’. Noemi’s story turned into one of rejection, despair, and a fight for justice. Hillsong used to be home, now for Noemi ‘it’s a dumpster fire’ False Profits dives into the Hillsong experience - from Christian rock music, to celebrity pastors and famous fans - tracing its journe ...
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Podcast by 2 dads. One of us believes in the power of Science. The other in the power of Jesus. But both of us believe in the power of an ice cold Beer.
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Join internationally-known Catholic evangelist & founder of ScienceOfSainthood.com, Matthew Leonard, for joyful, passionate (and often humorous) explanations of the deep truths of the faith and interesting interviews with Catholic luminaries. This is the art of living. This is the Art of Catholic. ScienceOfSainthood.com.
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Welcome to STFU Podcast with Nishea Balajadia. I am a single mother, survivor of childhood abuse and domestic violence, a retired foster parent, a community advocate in Fresno, California. I grew up in corporate tech world (I worked at Fortune 500 Companies like AT&T, Google, and Flextronics) and left in 2017 to pursue community organizing and advocacy where I was roped into evangelical megachurch cult life and escaped their grasps in 2019 while fostering three toddlers under three. I began ...
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It’s another day in the apocalypse, and Isaac Ratwood is just trying to stay positive.
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At the intersection of history and theology is Podding Through Religion. Listen in for your monthly dose of engaging academic discussions on topics from the world's religions.
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Here are lessons that are meant to help you grow in your walk with God. We hope that they will be a blessing to you!
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Choosing a relationship with Jesus over the trappings of religion. This is a “Post-Christian” show about brother-in-laws striving to bridge the gap between Christians and the rest of the world. We also love conspiracy theories. 🛸
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Welcome to the The Fringe podcast, where we talk mainstream issues like the Church, Trump, and issues that affect our daily lives. Salty Language used regularly! Cover art photo provided by Akira Hojo on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@joephotography
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After growing up in a cultic sub-group of Christianity, Christy Lynne Wood abandoned her rules and twisted religion. But she couldn’t leave Jesus. Because in the middle of all the crazy, she met a Real and Living Being. Recognizing familiar religious lies in mainstream Christianity, Christy is on a hunt for truth. She invites you to join her weekly in looking for the Real God.
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In 2015, thousands of hopeful retailers bought into LuLaRoe, one of the largest MLM clothing companies, only to have their dreams dashed. Before long, lawsuits and allegations that LuLaRoe was operating a pyramid scheme started filing in from retailers, many of them women and stay-at-home moms who had risked their homes, their bank accounts, and their relationships with close family and friends in an effort to be their own boss by selling LuLaRoe leggings.Join BuzzFeed News reporter Stephani ...
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Rethinking Megachurches: Authenticity and Impact in Modern Congregations
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In this compelling episode of the Radical Middle Podcast, hosts Tommy Nixon and Lenmarie Pascall engage in a thorough examination of a significant question facing the religious community today: Should megachurches continue in their current form? With a keen eye on the evolving landscape of modern faith, they highlight several critical issues that m…
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The Power of Telling Our Own Stories with Roberto Lovato
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An extended interview with writer and professor Roberto Lovato, whose book “Unforgetting: A Memoir of Family, Migration, Gangs, and Revolution in the Americas” helped inspire the series. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By My Cultura and iHeartPodcasts
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105 - Leaving Christian Friends and Family Behind (Our Stories Part 34)
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When you leave church and/or the faith, what do you do about those who choose to stay? How do you navigate, maintain or even grieve those you leave behind? Troy and Brian share their own stories and give some advice on this very tricky part of deconstructing. Want more? Check out our exclusive Patreon episodes here. Transcript of this episode is he…
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Living a Dual Identity with Marcella Arguello
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A special conversation with Salvadoran American comedian Marcella Arguello, whose giant tattoo of Oscar Romero sparked the series. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By My Cultura and iHeartPodcasts
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Pastor Aaron Joseph - Sunday morning service - July 28th, 2024 Support the Show.By Gateway Church MD
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139 How to Know if Your Spiritual Life is Healthy
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A couple of weeks ago, I was interviewed on the EWTN show Take 2 with Jerry & Debbie about my discovery of the Catholic spiritual life a few years after I entered the Church. As a brand new Catholic, I didn't yet understand the incredible spiritual patrimony that was ours. But once I learned more about it...and began to practice it...that's when ev…
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The rise of President Nayib Bukele, and what that means for El Salvador’s future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By My Cultura and iHeartPodcasts
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Pastor Aaron Joseph - Sunday morning service - July 21st, 2024 Support the Show.By Gateway Church MD
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104 - Troy Loses His Faith (Our Stories Part 33)
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Troy chronicles the events immediately leading up to and after he lost his faith in Jesus. He describes the factors that influenced his decision and how it felt to be finally free of the mental gymnastics he needed to apply to remain a Christian. Links: So long, and thanks for all the guilt! (Troy's deconversion blog) Internet Infidels » a drop of …
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Another deadly sin discussed. #envy #green #philadelphiaeagles #bibleBy Doc and the Deacon
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In the aftermath of the Salvadoran Civil War, gangs like MS 13 and Barrio 18 rise to power in the US and El Salvador. Jasmine interviews her aunt Vilma about the murder of her son. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By My Cultura and iHeartPodcasts
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Balancing Justice and Well-Being: Navigating Activism Fatigue with Faith and Authenticity
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In this episode of the Radical Middle podcast, hosts Tommy Nixon and Lenmarie Pascall take a deep dive into the concept of "justice fatigue." They explore the multifaceted challenges of staying actively engaged in social justice amidst the backdrop of overwhelming global crises. The conversation touches on the intense pressures faced by public advo…
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Pastor Fred - Sunday morning service - July 14th, 2024 Support the Show.By Gateway Church MD
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The murder of 6 Jesuit priests finally ends the war in El Salvador, and brings into question who really holds the power. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By My Cultura and iHeartPodcasts
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Pastor Aaron Joseph - Sunday morning service - July 7th, 2024 Support the Show.By Gateway Church MD
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We talk with Zenith Virago, a highly respected celebrant, educator, public speaker and author and self-proclaimed Deathwalker. She is the founder of the Natural Death Care Centre and was named Byron Bay's Citizen of the Year in 2021 in recognition of her important work. Links: Zenith Virago, Deathwalker Training Natural Death Care Centre Zenith on …
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A lonely town in the Salvadoran mountains becomes a symbol for the lies of the government. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By My Cultura and iHeartPodcasts
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Why We Suck at Grieving - Transforming Grief Through Faith
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In this episode of the Radical Middle podcast, hosts Tommy Nixon and Lenmarie delve into the profound challenges of properly addressing grief, particularly within the church. They are joined by guest Angel Maldonado, who shares his personal journey through grief, from the loss of his father to his move to California. Maldonado sheds light on the of…
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Pastor Aaron Joseph - Sunday morning service - June 30th, 2024 Support the Show.By Gateway Church MD
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Days after Jasmine’s mother, Ana, left for the US, her sister Margarita was “disappeared.” Her body was later discovered on a rural road, along with the bodies of 4 men. Through interviews with her family, Jasmine finally reveals the mystery of who is responsible for the murders. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Pastor Aaron Joseph - Sunday Morning Service - June 23rd, 2024 Support the Show.By Gateway Church MD
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102 - Community After Leaving Church with Bart Campolo & John Wright
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We talk with the hosts and producers of the Humanize Me podcast, Bart Campolo and John Wright, about leaving fundamentalist communities behind and whether it is possible to find new communities afterwards. Bart Campolo is an American humanist speaker, writer, former pastor, and son of Tony Campolo, the well-known Christian pastor and speaker. John …
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Jasmine gets an unexpected visit from some cousins, who reveal the reason why her family left for the US. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By My Cultura and iHeartPodcasts
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Reviving Bible Engagement: Is The Church Illiterate
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In the latest episode of the Radical Middle Podcast, hosts Tommy Nixon and Lenmarie Pascall, along with Esteban Shedd from Streetlights, explore the transformative power of the Bible when it is made accessible through modern methods like hip-hop beats. They discuss the troublingly low engagement levels among Christians, which they attribute to digi…
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What was Agent Orange and how did it negatively affect the body.By Doc and the Deacon
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Pastor Aaron Joseph - Fathers Day Service - June 16th, 2024 Support the Show.By Gateway Church MD
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138 Isolation, Weakness, & Shattering the Lies We Tell Ourselves
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In today's Art of Catholic podcast, Matthew Leonard is joined by Catholic evangelist John Edwards, who shares stories and insights he's gained from guiding countless men to a deeper relationship with Christ. But don't think for a second this is an episode only for men. We hit topics that affect everyone like: Shattering the lies we tell ourselves W…
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The bodies of four American Catholic nuns are found on the side of a rural road. As violence spiraled out of control, this tragic event sounded the alarms in the country that was the biggest sponsor of the Salvadoran military: the United States. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By My Cultura and iHeartPodcasts
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Pastor Aaron Joseph - Sunday Morning Service - June 9th, 2024 Support the Show.By Gateway Church MD
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Moses was a complex character. And we discuss his life starting with his ride in a baby ark.By Doc and the Deacon
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101 - God of the Mind with Rob Haskell
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Rob Haskell was born to missionary parents, spending his childhood in Argentina. He later attended Bible College and seminary before reevaluating his beliefs and embracing critical thinking over religious orthodoxy in 2015. We speak with Rob about his new book, God of the Mind: an eXvangelical Journey, a personal exploration of the intellectual inc…
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Roberto D’Aubuisson, a military officer who plotted a coup and came back as a respected political figure, was beloved by some but feared by many. He was a boogeyman of sorts, one that created and led vicious death squads that terrorized El Salvador. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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“Church is wack!” - Why old skool methods aren’t working in a Relational Generation
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In this episode of the "Radical Middle" podcast, hosts Tommy Nixon and Lenmarie Pascal delve into the evolving landscape of Church practices in the wake of the pandemic, focusing on innovative approaches tailored to young adult ministry. They advocate for transformative changes that prioritize authenticity, community engagement, and discipleship. T…
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Pastor Aaron Joseph - Sunday Morning Service - June 2nd, 2024 Support the Show.By Gateway Church MD
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Following the Archbishop’s murder, thousands gather to mourn Oscar Arnulfo Romero. His funeral becomes the battleground, where the two sides of the war finally show their faces. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By My Cultura and iHeartPodcasts
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