Brian and Troy used to be loyal Christian megachurch leaders. They’re not anymore. This podcast explores life in and 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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Deconstructing wokeness one concept at a time.
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Choosing a relationship with Jesus over the trappings of religion. We're here to create a safe space for the church-hurt, the misfits, and the fed-up. We also love conspiracy theories. 🛸
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Join VeggieTales and What's in the Bible? creator Phil Vischer and co-host Skye Jethani (author, speaker, pastor) for a fast-paced and often funny conversation about pop culture, media, theology, and the fun, fun, fun of living a thoughtful Christian life in an increasingly post-Christian culture.
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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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Spare No Arrows is all about equipping believers to stand for Biblical Christianity in Babylon by applying all of Christ to all of life. I want to equip Christians to tear down the idols in our confused world, by knowing Bible well, courageously standing up for truth, and taking aim at the abundance of opposition to Biblical Christianity both inside and outside of the church. Set yourselves in array against Babylon all around, all you who bend the bow; shoot at her, spare no arrows, for she ...
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A Podcast That’s 50% Gay Join twin brothers Drew and Grant as they reconnect after 20 years of living worlds apart. Drew, a drag queen in LA living with his husband and dog, and Grant, a former pastor in Florida raising his 4 kids with his wife, come together to share their wildly different experiences. They reveal their very different perspectives of their shared childhood, talk about the different worlds they’ve lived in these past couple of decades, Drew shares the mysteries of gay cultur ...
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Almost every revival has been sparked by hungry, humble young leaders who knew something needed to change. In NextUp, Grant Skeldon helps young leaders narrow their calling and accelerate their mission. Because the stakes are too high. The world needs young leaders to be at their best. NextUp will help you or the young leaders you know get equipped with the helpful frameworks necessary to better form ow you see God, How you view the world, and how you approach God's mission for your life. Tu ...
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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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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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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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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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Faithfully Podcast is the flagship podcast for Faithfully Magazine and features editorial staff in conversation with academics, pastors, activists, artists, and others about how Christianity informs their perspectives on faith, race, and culture. Hosted by Managing Editor Nicola A. Menzie and Associate Editor Timothy Isaiah Cho. Owned and operated by Faithfully Media, LLC.
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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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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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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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The boys tell stories about their mega church: secret pastor tunnels and the one name God doesn’t want to be called. Plus Drew comes out as straight (for a few seconds). Support our Patreon: https://patreon.com/Twinnuendo?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Follow us! Twitter: @Twinnuendo @…
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Megachurch Christmas Shows | Is There a Right Way to Worship?
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Send us a text It's Christmas time, and that means megachurch Christmas shows with acrobats, professional bands, actors, costumes, and pyrotechnics costing hundreds of thousands of dollars (tax free of course). Is what God intends for the church? Is it just a fun strategy to bring more people in to church? Or is there something wrong with the expen…
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In this episode, I sat down with Alex Kocman to explore the complex relationship between Christianity, nationhood, and cultural identity. We discussed how defining a nation goes beyond mere propositions, delving into the Great Commission's implications for national identity and immigration. Alex shared valuable insights on balancing natural affecti…
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652: Families Need Formation Not Formulas with Emily McGowin
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How can we help those impacted by the L.A. wildfires? Because of A.I., climate change, and falling fertility rates, Ezra Klein says we are living “in the age of monsters,” but is he really just upset about Trump? And how is technology fundamentally rewiring our brains to avoid social interaction, and what should we do about it? Phil, Kaitlyn, and S…
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Drew updates us on the fire that God sent to judge Hollyweird. And the boys talk about one of the worst people of all time but then they get to celebrate one of the best people of all time: Thom Higgins! Come along, won’t you? Support our Patreon: https://patreon.com/Twinnuendo?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creat…
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Does the Woke Right Really Exist? The simple answer.
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Send us a text I prepared over 200 hours by reading 19 books, I have a bibliography of at least 900 sources, and I consulted at least 23 PhD's in irrelevant subjects to bring you this episode. Just kidding. I just had my eyes open and used common sense (something evidently pretty rare these days) to answer this very simple question. Are there conse…
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S03E50 - Reflections on our Philip Yancey Interview (2025 hiatus repeat)
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Our conversation with Philip Yancey in the last episode was such a head-f*ck, we felt we needed to reflect on the conversation and what it brought up for us. What do Exvangelicals do about Evangelicals who are really good people? You may not agree with the conclusions we reached, but hopefully you resonate with our struggles and honesty. If you mis…
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651: The Jimmy Carter Cudgel & Preparing for Mass Deportations with Gabriel Salguero
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Former president and born again Christian, Jimmy Carter, died at the age of 100. As the media reflects on his legacy of public service and humanitarianism, some are contrasting Carter’s faith with that of conservative white evangelicals. Esau McCaulley says Carter is being used as a cudgel by progressives to shame their political opponents. Is he r…
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Auld Lang Syne! No you aren’t having a stroke! It’s just New Year’s Eve! But hey…you could have a stroke in 2025. Life is truly suffering. On this week’s episode…Drew is dead - long live Darby, the boys stand up for themselves, recap our fav moments from 2024 and talk our fav movies, tv shows and music of the year (featuring the January 6th choir).…
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S03E49 - Philip Yancey was a Teenage Fundamentalist (2025 hiatus repeat)
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In Season 3, we were thrilled when Evangelical author, Philip Yancey agreed to be a guest on the podcast and talk about his memoir, Where the Light Fell, which chronicles his time growing up fundamentalist. We also talked with Philip about how his books impacted us as we journeyed out of fundamentalism into more moderate versions of Christianity in…
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Joel Webbon: Wolf? Or the Best Evagelicalism Has to Offer?
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Send us a text I've noticed some things about an upstart church leader and I'm asking a few sincere questions. Joel Webbon himself has said it's not wrong simply to notice things and ask sincere questions, so I'm sure his followers will love this one. Support the show Support the Show! https://www.patreon.com/sparenoarrows Check out the video Podca…
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650: Mailbag: Past Regrets, Future Hopes, & Fitting Everyone in Heaven
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Happy new year! We’re starting 2025 by answering questions from the Holy Post audience. You’ve asked us about movies and shows we are looking forward to this year, and what regrets we have about things we’ve said in the past. Phil explains his fashion choices, Skye explains why he’s still a conservative, and Kaitlyn has an idea for replacing “News …
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The MeToo movement was a huge cultural movement—but now, many major government leaders with sexual abuse scandals under their belt seem to go under the radar—how did we get to this point? And what about the aftermath of the ChurchToo movement? David and Skye discuss this, as well as a case in the Supreme Court about Tennessee’s ban on transgender m…
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117 - The Season 5 Finale with Brian & Troy
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We'd love you to tune in as we say goodbye to 2024 and look forward to 2025. We look back on some of our best episodes of 2024, and even a couple of our worst. We'll definitely be back later in 2025, so see you then! We'll be back with new episodes later in 2025! --- Want more? Check out our exclusive Patreon episodes here. Join the conversation an…
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5 Reasons to Do a Digital Fast | Darren Whitehead
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In this week's episode, Grant sits down with Darren Whitehead, Senior Pastor of Church of the City in Franklin, TN. They explore the transformative benefits of doing a digital fast. Darren talks about navigating a world increasingly dominated by screens and technology and how taking intentional breaks can lead to profound personal and spiritual ren…
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649: The Christmas Story Facts & Fiction with Nijay Gupta
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Merry Christmas! In celebrity conversion news, Denzel Washington got baptized at his church in Harlem just days before his 70th birthday and became a licensed minister, and New York Times columnist, David Brooks, has written about his surprising journey from agnosticism to Christianity. What do these stories tell us about our culture’s ongoing hung…
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Recorded in front of a live audience! Exciting! Does it make this episode better? NOPE! Just grab a glass of boiled custard and someone you love and get your Twinmas on. Ho, ho, ho? Support our Patreon: https://patreon.com/Twinnuendo?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Follow us! Twitter: @…
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116 - From Loss to Purpose with Desiree Richter
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We think you'll really connect with this episode. In 2000, Desiree Richter's two-year-old son Elijah died in a tragic domestic accident. The world as she knew it was dismantled along with her understanding of her place in it, leaving her to figure out how to parent her remaining children and how the fundamentalist Christian faith she'd practiced al…
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Ep. 79 - Good Ol' Fashioned Organic Christmas
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YULE be excited to hear that we're back with a Christmas-centered episode with a question that's sure to be a hot topic at the dinner table this year: Do you need Christ to celebrate Christmas? We know his name is literally right there, but what about the non-believers who want to partake in the holiday festivities? This episode is packed with all …
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4 Ways to Not Let Pain Destroy the Best Parts of Who You Are | Davey Blackburn
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In this episode, Grant sits down with author Davey Blackburn to explore the complexities of trauma, healing, and faith. They dive into processing life's most challenging moments, with a focus on the profound impact of experiencing "sin done to us," as taught by John Mark Comer. Davey shares his deeply personal story of navigating unimaginable loss,…
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648: Hurt & Healed by the Church with Pricelis Perreaux-Dominguez
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A Catholic bishop, with a social media following second only to the Pope, is proving that dumbing down the faith is the wrong way to reach young adults. But is his celebrity status getting in the way? A new study finds the most generous people are also the most likely to consistently read the Bible. Kaitlyn talks to Pricelis Perreaux-Dominguez abou…
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Rituals and Reclaiming Advent for the Gays!
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Toyotathon is happening now, so you know what that means—Christ is born! In this episode, we’re reclaiming Advent for the rest of us. We talk about the rituals we’re embarrassed to admit we ever observed and the ones that remind us what it means to be human. Support our Patreon: https://patreon.com/Twinnuendo?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link…
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Send us a text We learned a lot in recent years about the limits of authority of the civil government. But a lot of people have completely failed to carry that over into other spheres, and instead believe that while governments are very limited, husbands evidently have boundless authority in their homes. The Bible's call to submit to the government…
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647: The Death of Dating & Megachurch Anti-Racism with Hahrie Han
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More Americans than ever are single but they’re not happy about it. A new article in The Atlantic examines how the sexes are drifting apart, why more men are looking for a partner than women, and the side-effects of using an app rather than community to find a date. Then, political scientist Hahrie Han’s new book “Undivided” explores why the racial…
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The twins have their first-ever guest—all the way from Costa Rica—their favorite lesbian, Paula! Some come along with the boys as they learn more about the lesbian experience and as they listen to christian rock music! Hallelujah, bro! Support our Patreon: https://patreon.com/Twinnuendo?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorsh…
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Send us a text "No More Brother Wars" sounds like a call to unity from the Christian Right, but when we look deeper at the behavior of the people calling for it, we learn a very different story that perfectly reflects events that we've seen in recent history from the Christian Left. Why is this and what exactly is happening here? My episode with @m…
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115 - Star-Spangled Jesus with April Ajoy
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We're excited to welcome April Ajoy back to our show. April is an influencer, content-creator, podcaster, and all-around troublemaker for the Christian right. She grew up in the heart of American Evangelicalism as an Evangelist’s kid and she is insightful and astute at illuminating the ways Christian Nationalism has infiltrated churches and politic…
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How to Prepare for the 4 Major Hurdles of Adoption | Kolby Knell
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In this week’s episode of Next Up, Grant explores the complexities of adoption with guest Kolby Knell, a singer, speaker, and mother dedicated to helping leaders navigate the challenges of parenting and adoption. Kolby outlines the four major hurdles of adoption and offers practical advice for preparing mentally and logistically for each stage. She…
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646: The Late Great Hal Lindsey & Writing Prayers with Douglas McKelvey
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Many ideas about the end times including the role of Israel, the mark of the beast, and the rapture became popular through Hal Lindsey’s best-selling book from the 1970s, “The Late Great Planet Earth.” Lindsay died last week at 95. We discuss his legacy and how his book is still shaping the American church long after most of its theology has been d…
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The twins talk about the holiday season. Grant updates Drew on Thanksgiving in Memphis. Drew unpacks a lot of queer people’s experience during the holidays and offers some advice and encouragement. And they both try to keep CHRIST in CHRISTMAS. Support our Patreon: https://patreon.com/Twinnuendo?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=…
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David French has finally watched Rings of Power season two—and he and Skye don’t quite have the same feelings about it. They compare it to House of the Dragon’s more cynical fantasy world—and why Dune is maybe closer to Tolkien than Martin. They also talk about the Penguin crime drama series, the upcoming Superman movie, and Silo. 0:00 - Theme Song…
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Ep. 78 - Don't Mind the MAGA: The Return of NRP!
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Oh boy, ya'll done messed up. Brian and Blake have returned from the podcast grave fatter, hairier, and tattooier? More tattooed? Anyway we're back to try to wrap our heads around the mayhem we've seen since the election. Christians sure do love the "Chosen One", but is it idol worship? We're diving head-first into this controversy just like the go…
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Church camp is no place for children. And when the twins were kids, that’s where they went every summer! The boys talk about manipulative worship services, daddy long legs integration and Drew rededicates his life to Jesus. So everyone on the bus! Follow us! Instagram: @Twinnuendo @darbylynncartwright @DontTalkToGrant TikTok: @twinnuendopod @thedar…
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645: The Red Letter Legacy of Tony Campolo with Shane Claiborne
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Mike Erre joins Phil and Skye to discuss how to survive the holidays. What’s the best way to engage (or disengage) a contentious relative who wants to argue about politics, and how do we remain united as churches and families in these divided times? Professor, author, and preacher Tony Campolo died last week. Shane Claiborne returns to discuss his …
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Breaking Down the Antioch Declaration | Nefarious or Noble?
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Send us a text The newly released Antioch Declaration is causing waves on the internet. The Antioch Declaration is a statement made by a group of respected Christian pastors and leaders, urging resistance against contemporary racial ideologies that they view as incompatible with the gospel. It addresses concerns over secular narratives, identity po…
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