Best Rachael Kuttes & Cameron Smith Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 86 Persecution, The Paris Olympics, and a Greek God. 46:12

1h ago46:12

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In this episode Rachael gives us some life updates, talks about deconstructing as an adult child and trying to still have a relationship with a religious parent, the Paris Olympics opening, the last supper and Greek Bacchanalia - The god of wine. Sometimes I sit around and think, 'THIS IS THE BAD PLACE." The pictures mentioned in the episode will b…

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Ep 85 Are We Alone in the Universe? 1:36:32

13d ago1:36:32

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In this episode we talk about the belief in Aliens. We dive deep into one of humanity's most profound questions: Are we alone in the universe? Tune in to hear our guest Alex's insights on government secrecy, the potential impact of alien contact on humanity, and what the future holds for the search for extraterrestrial intelligence. Whether you're …

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Ep 84 Holy Copycats: Did Christianity Borrow from Zoroastrianism? 59:02

26d ago59:02

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Join us on an enlightening journey into one of the world's oldest monotheistic religions, Zoroastrianism. We will talk about the history, beliefs and ancient texts. We will compare the texts to that of the Bible and discover many similarities between this religion that came before the other modern monotheistic religions we know today. Support the S…

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Ep 83 Educatin' with Satan 1:14:19

1M ago1:14:19

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Today's episode might be a mind-blowing topic for those of you who grew up in the evangelical satanic panic. Today we are talking about satanism, and you might be surprised - it has nothing to do with Satan. Our special guest today is Kyra Maddix - Kyria and I connected on TikTok - she has 50k followers and likes to talk about her beliefs surroundi…

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Ep 82 Susan Is Getting the Toaster - A Wiccan Tale. 1:20:03

2M ago1:20:03

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Join us today as we learn about Wicca. And who better to walk us through the world of Wicca than Susan Grafton, a practicing wiccan. Susan talks about what drew her to Wicca, rituals and practices, symbolization, deities, and where to start if you're interested! She is determined to get that toaster. (IYKYK) The Real Margie Mack, the Happy Medium W…

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Ep 81 Burning Books and Eating Babies? What Were the Early Century Christians Hiding? 1:03:00

3M ago1:03:00

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This week on the pod we are exploring Gnosticism! Don’t know what it is? No problem. Listen as Cameron and Rachael tell you all about this strange forgotten early century Christian belief that other Christians never wanted you to know about. We’ll talk all things history and cosmology of this religion as well as some astrology, vibrations, how tikt…

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Ep 80 God, Sex & Rich People: A Pastor's Kid's Journey in the Big Apple 1:22:45

3M ago1:22:45

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TW: Mentions of rape and sexual assault This is the last of our purity culture series. For this last episode we had an amazing conversation with Mattie Jo Cowsert. Before terms like “deconstruction” “purity culture” or “Exvangelical'' became hashtags all over the internet, Mattie Jo’ popular blog God, Sex & Rich People exposed the sometimes painful…

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Ep 79 Devastating Sex and the Aftermath of Purity Culture 1:09:44

4M ago1:09:44

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The word/theme for this episode is devastating. In this episode we discuss sex expectations in purity culture, relationships, relationships during and after deconstructing, late-stage adolescence, sex therapy and much more. Our special guests today are Julia Postema and Jeremiah Gibson! They are the co-hosts of the podcast Sexvangelicals: The Sex E…

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Ep 78 True Love Waits 1:24:35

4M ago1:24:35

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This is one of the few episodes we will be releasing over the next few weeks regarding purity culture. If you've been listening to us for a while, you know purity culture is something that often comes up in our episodes and I wanted to do a mini-series focusing on it. Here to discuss their own journey with purity culture, we have Canadian queer alt…

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Ep 77 Insulting Squirrels and Pagan Deities 1:23:46

5M ago1:23:46

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Our first episode back after the break and we are diving right in! Join our hosts as we journey into the depths of archetypal paganism. What does a cheeky squirrel, Marvel movies, and the trinity have in common? This episode! If you wanna know what the heck we're talking about, click play! Grab your cloak and staff, and join us as we raise a toast …

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Hiatus Ep Born Sinful (with Phil Drysdale) 1:03:02

6M ago1:03:02

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On our hiatus episode today we're going to explore original sin. Oh yeah, shes a doozy. But dont worry, we have an amazing guest here to walk us through the mess of being born sinful. Phil Drysdale is a companion to those going through the painful process of deconstruction. He conducts research on those who deconstruct, has various free resources, …

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Hiatus Ep Purity Culture, Non Denominational Churches, and Porn, Oh My! (With Deconversion Therapy) 1:34:59

7M ago1:34:59

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For this Hiatus episode we must go in the way way back machine to 2021 where Rachael Collaborates with the Deconversion Therapy pod! We talk about our individual stories, purity culture, being 'good', non denominational church's as well as porn and masturbation! You know, all the good stuff. To find out more about Deconversion Therapy: https://www.…

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Hiatus Ep Christian Weddings (Thanks, We Hate It) 1:11:54

7M ago1:11:54

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Bringing back a fan favorite while we're on hiatus! In this flashback episode from 2022, Molly and Rachael discuss cringey memories from christian weddings you just cant get out of your head. We talk about our cringe stories we remember, and our listeners tell us theirs! You might wanna grab a drink for this one. Support the Show. Facebook Suppport…

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Ep 76 Cheers to Another Year! 1:38:08

8M ago1:38:08

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Exvangelicals and Heathens, welcome back to another episode of 'Cheers to Leaving'! Our final episode of the year! In this episode we share a brief recap of the podcast's theme and the topics covered throughout the season. We reflect on the journey we have taken as well as our listeners have taken, highlighting key moments, insights, and lessons le…

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Ep 75 I Am a Walking Sin (with The Burning Eden Podcast) 1:17:30

8M ago1:17:30

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Releasing a collaboration we did with the Burning Eden podcast 3 months ago when they had us on their show. We cover our individual stories, talk theology, sex ed, and much more. We had so much fun with Baph and Mel! Go check them out. To watch the video see below: (94) Baph and Mel Say Cheers to Leaving! - YouTube Check them out: The Burning Eden …

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Ep 74 Jezebel Spirit 1:07:48

8M ago1:07:48

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We've all heard the term 'Jezebel spirit.' Well today we are diving into the biblical story of Jezebel and what that term actually means. Jezebel Spirit: Refers to a perceived spiritual force or attitude characterized by manipulation, control, and a rebellious nature, often associated with the biblical figure Queen Jezebel. - basically, she was jus…

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Ep 73 See You On the Other Side 1:47:45

9M ago1:47:45

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Join us for an enlightening episode of Cheers to Leaving with See You on the Side! We talk with Leah and Christine and delve deep into the world of psychedelics and their incredible potential for healing and personal transformation. In this thought-provoking discussion our two passionate and informed guests share their personal experiences and insi…

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Ep 72 Grease Up These Nations for Christ (with Jonathan Logerstedt) 1:45:22

9M ago1:45:22

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Were you a missionary kid? Want to learn some missionary lingo? Then this episode is for you. We go down rabbit trails including but not limited to, group edging (you heard me), comedians we like and don't like, church porn/masturbation accountability groups and much more. Jonathan is a graphic designer by day and stand-up comedian by night. The so…

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Ep 71 Noah's Ark-pocalypse 1:13:01

10M ago1:13:01

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Welcome babies! In this episode we discuss our favorite genocide story! Did you know Noah's ark isn't only in the Bible and actually appears in history EARLIER than the Bible but slightly different? We discuss that and more in this episode! Lets dive in and talk about that one-time God swiped right on the flood and murdered everyone. Cheers! Suppor…

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Ep 70 The Holy Dip: A Baptism Saga (with MindShift Podcast) 53:14

10M ago53:14

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This is a special crossover episode with Dr Clint Heacock of the Mindshift Podcast. Clint was a pastor, Bible College teacher, and was baptized at least 2 times! We ask him about his upbringing, baptism, Christian nationalism, trump and the evangelicals and much more! For part 2 of this episode, please check out Clint's podcast here: https://podcas…

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(Bonus Ep) Sound of Freedom Deep Dive with Cynane Shay 1:28:32

10M ago1:28:32

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TW: Sex trafficking Sound of freedom hit theaters July 4th and it is an independent action film directed by Alejandro Monteverde. The story is about Tim Ballard. He is a former Department of Homeland Security agent and the founder and former CEO of Operation Underground Railroad (O.U.R.) an anti-sex trafficking organization. Sound of freedom tells …

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Ep 68 Befriending Your Inner Critic with Catherine Quiring 1:42:44

11M ago1:42:44

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Join us today as we learn how to trust ourselves, live in our bodies, find our voice, use our emotions as clues, befriend inner critics, and interact with ourselves with compassion. No easy task but if you know us, you know we love a good challenge. Thankfully we have Catherine here to help us. Catherine Quiring is a Licensed Mental Health Counselo…

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Ep 67 Spiritual Orgasms with Feet of Clay - Confessions of Cult Sisters 1:38:09

11M ago1:38:09

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Where to begin! Welcome to another episode of our Bi-weekly Chronicles. We are joined in this episode with Sharon and Tracey from Feet of Clay – Confessions of the Cult Sisters podcast! If you don't know about Tracey & Sharon, they used to be in Last Days Ministries, led by Christian music super-star Keith Green. In this episode we really get to kn…

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Ep 66 From Fundamentalism to Priesthood: The Transformative Power of Story with Shannon TL Kearns (Part 2) 1:02:08

12M ago1:02:08

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We are jumping right back into this episode and continuing our conversation with Shannon TL Kearns, a former fundamentalist who became the first openly transgender man ordained to the Old Catholic priesthood. If you have not listened to Ep 65 with Shannon you may want to do that before listening to this weeks episode. We discuss trans issues, trans…

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Ep 65 From Fundamentalism to Priesthood: The Transformative Power of Story with Shannon TL Kearns (Part 1) 1:03:03

1y ago1:03:03

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In this compelling episode, we sit down with Shannon TL Kearns, a former fundamentalist who became the first openly transgender man ordained to the Old Catholic priesthood. We discuss trans issues, trans theology and Christianity. We also discuss how people can be in better solidarity with trans folks today and what listening to trans folks might o…

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Ep 64 Jaded - with Marla Taviano 1:09:01

1y ago1:09:01

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Join us in this thought-provoking episode with Marla Taviano, a woman who wears her heart on her t-shirts, embraces a colorful world of love and justice, and finds solace in the beauty of poetry. Her journey of becoming a heretic and reckoning with her past is an inspiration to us all! Marla Taviano – a woman of many passions and a love for words t…

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Ep 63 We Made Our Own Vacation Bible School 1:08:16

1y ago1:08:16

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It's exactly what you think it is! Welcome past trauma and past cringe VBS themes that give you the ick. Join us as we indulge in past memories of bible stories, skits, hand motions, and songs untold. We will dive into the weird ass snacks and more that made up our childhood. Prepare to cringe and embrace the Vacation Bible School stories. Lets div…

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Ep 62 Trauma Doesn't Live in Our Minds (with Dr. Laura Anderson) Part 2 50:33

1y ago50:33

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Our guest today is Dr Laura Anderson here to share her EXtimony - shes founder of the Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery. She has a Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) in Mind-Body Medicine, Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy, is certified in Somatic Experiencing, and is a Certified Complex Trauma Professional. We ask her listener quest…

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Ep 61 Trauma Doesn't Live in Our Minds (with Dr. Laura Anderson) Part 1 1:06:54

1y ago1:06:54

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Our guest today is Dr Laura Anderson here to share her EXtimony - shes founder of the Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery. She has a Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) in Mind-Body Medicine, Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy, is certified in Somatic Experiencing, and is a Certified Complex Trauma Professional. We ask her listener quest…

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Ep 60 The Hidden Realty of Christian Fundamentalism Part 2 (with Tia Levings) 57:17

1y ago57:17

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You will likely recognize our guest today from her social media reels on Instagram speaking out about Christian fundamentalisms hidden realities. If not, go check them out they are great! Today's topics we cover Christian fundamentalism and how its seeping into our politics! They have a hidden agenda and yeah it sounds crazy but so does reality. I …

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Ep 59 The Hidden Reality of Christian Fundamentalism Part 1 (with Tia Levings) 1:02:26

1y ago1:02:26

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You will likely recognize our guest today from her social media reels on Instagram speaking out about Christian fundamentalisms hidden realities. If not, go check them out they are great! Today's topics we cover high control marriage and high control religion, and handmaid's tale shit. There is some content that will be triggering for some listener…

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Ep 58 IndoctriNation with Rachel Bernstein 1:05:36

1+ y ago1:05:36

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Ya'll ready to get real culty? Of course you are! You may recognize our guest from the Starz documentary Seduced: Inside the Nexium cult, or the Netflix series Unwell. She's also made many media appearances over the years as a cult expert on CNN, MSNBC, BBC, NPR, Bloomberg, and many other news outlets. When you're finished with this episode, you'll…

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Ep 57 RachaelTales 1:58:02

1+ y ago1:58:02

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The moment you've all been waiting for...Rachaels dark past, REVEALED. In this episode Rachael talks about her journey from teen fundamentalist, lack of sex ed and direction, being thrown into motherhood, and on and off again of an abusive Christian boyfriend/baby daddy. Molly comes in at the end to save the day with some grounding exercises we all…

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Ep 56 Taking Off the Tin Foil Hat (Part 2) 1:00:38

1+ y ago1:00:38

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Today we are continuing our conversation with Cynane Shay. If you haven't had the chance to listen to part 1 (ep 55) we highly recommend it as we are picking up right where we left off. Cynane has a bachelor's degree in nuclear engineering from the University of Florida. Now 30, she is a civilian contractor in the United States Navy's Nuclear Propu…

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Ep 55 Taking Off the Tin Foil Hat (Part 1) 1:13:22

1+ y ago1:13:22

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We have a special guest today. Cynane Shay is here to talk about her book 'Taking off the Tin Foil Hat.' A book about her deconstruction and the conspiracy's surrounding covid that started it all. How much do you know about Lizard People? The Flat Earth? The impending resurrection of John F. Kennedy? Well buckle up, you're about to be an expert. (R…

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Ep 54 Asbury Revival 1:11:46

1+ y ago1:11:46

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Molly and Rachael talk about global warning(not a typo), the Ohio incident, how Molly wants a homestead and most importantly what happened at the Asbury revival and of course, share their opinions on it. Support the Show. Facebook Suppport Group: Cheers to Leaving - Exvangelical Support Group | Facebook…

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Ep 53 - A Year of Growth 1:01:57

1+ y ago1:01:57

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Our last episode of 2022. Molly and I recap our episodes this year, the guests we had, the growth we've seen in ourselves and the podcast. We are taking a little break in the new year but we will be back on MARCH 3RD 2023! Cause we know you need a little Molly and Rachael in your lives. XOXO Conference Link: www.decon2023.com Support the Show. Face…

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Ep 52 MollyTales 1:35:04

1+ y ago1:35:04

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We’re gonna be real christian today and be nosey about Mollys personal life. This episode is vulnerable tale of self-discovery. Proceed with caution, grab a drink and listen to MollyTales. Support the Show. Facebook Suppport Group: Cheers to Leaving - Exvangelical Support Group | FacebookBy Cheers to Leaving!

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(Bonus Ep) Therapy vs Coaching: What You Keed to Know 41:10

1+ y ago41:10

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We are addressing a situation that has come to our attention, as well as educating you on what to look for when considering hiring a therapist or life coach. We discuss red flags to be aware of and how to determine which one you need. We got you. Support the Show. Facebook Suppport Group: Cheers to Leaving - Exvangelical Support Group | Facebook…

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Ep 50 Christian Weddings (Thanks, We Hate It) 1:11:18

1+ y ago1:11:18

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Do you have a cringey memory from that one christian wedding you just cant get out of your head? You're not alone. We talk about our cringe stories we remember, and our listeners tell us theirs! You might wanna grab a drink for this one. Support the Show. Facebook Suppport Group: Cheers to Leaving - Exvangelical Support Group | Facebook…

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Ep 49 I Was a Teenage Fundamentalist with Brian & Troy 1:25:58

1+ y ago1:25:58

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This is a special crossover episode with Brian and Troy of the I was a Teenage Fundamentalist Podcast: https://pod.link/1558606464 TW: Conversion Therapy and Mention of Suicide Brian and Troy used to be loyal megachurch leaders. They’re not anymore. They have an honest and hilarious podcast that peeks behind the curtain at the weird, the worrying, …

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Ep 48 The Parallel Between Religion and Disordered Eating (with Rebecca Hambright) 1:13:49

1+ y ago1:13:49

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Rebecca Hambright is an anti-diet Dietitian, and her practice is focused on weight-inclusivity, intuitive eating, and body neutrality. Her values are rooted in respect and empathy for all bodies. Rebecca understands that experiences related to food and body come with nuance and are affected by systems of oppression, and she is committed to working …

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Ep 47 Halloween and A Little Devil Worship 58:24

2y ago58:24

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Its spooky season bebes. You know, Satan's holiday. The infamous Halloween. Did you celebrate growing up? Or did you do Harvest parties and trunk or treats at your church? Did you ignore it all together? Lets talk about it! We cover the history of Halloween in this episode in case you never learned the truth, and yeah, its all true. John Ramirez Vi…

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Ep 46 Hot Takes 1:12:45

2y ago1:12:45

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We have OPINIONS. Listen to us rant off about our hot takes about evangelical practices and other weird shit! Topics include: purity balls, Christian theater, hands on prayer, christians who turn pop songs christian, christians who read the bible in a year, mainstream worship songs, VBS and more! Facebook Evangelical Group: Cheers to Leaving - Exva…

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Ep 45 Secrets, Witches and a Mohawk Baptism (with Susan Grafton) 1:14:04

2y ago1:14:04

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TW: childhood sexual abuse We're getting into some heavy topics today as well as some fun ones. We're talking about toxic childhood environments, sexuality, death, witchy stuff, spirituality and more. Susan Grafton is mother, writer, speaker and a Registered Nurse with a diverse career. She has worked as a professor, worked emergency evacuations of…

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Ep 44 Compulsory Heterosexuality (with Samantha Fox) 1:13:27

2y ago1:13:27

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Samantha Fox is a Sexuality Coach and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in New York. She has been in private practice for over a decade, working with individuals and couples struggling with sexuality, sexual issues, coming out later in life and intimacy. She pulls from a variety of therapy models to work with her clients which supports her b…

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Ep 43 Black Church Girl Adjacent (With Yeside Davis) 1:13:38

2y ago1:13:38

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Yeside Davis is an Intimacy Doula. This is a person who guides you to improved sexual-spiritual life. As a former church girl, She was boxed in and unable to truly step into all her gifts, as many of them were viewed as sinful. Now, she helps hundreds of women break free from what's hindering them from obtaining sexual-spiritual liberation. She pro…

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Ep 42 Porn Addiction Isn't Real- A Sex Ed Talk (with Erica Smith) 59:38

2y ago59:38

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Erica Smith (she/her) is an award winning sexuality educator and consultant with over 20 years of experience. She has provided comprehensive sex education and advocacy to young women and LGBTQ+ youth in Philadelphia’s juvenile justice system, worked in abortion care, and supported HIV+ and transgender adolescents and their families. She received he…

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Ep 41 Talk Purity to Me (with Blair Rabun) 58:12

2y ago58:12

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From awkward first kisses, to purity retreats, and bikinis...Blair is here to talk about it all. Blair - Who runs the talk purity to me Instagram page, is a content creator and a purity culture drop out from the south who loves seeing people live free from shame. Resources: Parenting Forward - Cindy Brandt (cindywangbrandt.com) ericasmith-sex-ed - …

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Ep 40 House Church and Demon Kinks 1:07:11

2y ago1:07:11

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We both grew up in house church and we're here to share the deets on those experiences. Topics may or may not include, lake baptisms, all day services, daddy god kinks, demon kinks, and a weird skit they randomly remembered that was super popular in churches 15 years ago. Let's do this. Support Group: Cheers to Leaving - Exvangelical Support Group …

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