Best La Chapelle Podcasts (2025)

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Chapel Probation s5- Joh Chase- Worship Leader to Rock Star and Teacher 1:15:42

20h ago1:15:42

1:15:42

I always knew Joh Chase would be a guest on Chapel Probation. They were one of the most influential people to come out of APU, and they are exquisitely talented. As a guitarist, singer, and songwriter, for my money, Joh is one of the best I've ever seen. And there's a reason we are still friends after meeting in 2005 during their sophomore year. Lo…

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Chapel Probation s5- Andrea: Enduring Toxic Men at Wheaton and Beyond 1:28:21

8d ago1:28:21

1:28:21

Content Warning for descriptions of assault and rape. This week we go to the "Harvard" of Evangelical schools, which is not really a thing. But we go to Wheaton and learn from semi-anonymous guest, Andrea, that the patriarchal systems in place protect men and harm women when it comes to harassment and assault. And at every instance, Christian women…

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Living Like There's No Tomorrow W/ Lorraine Lewis 32:31

11d ago32:31

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The vivacious and ultra-talented Lorraine Lewis is back with a vengeance with her latest Femme Fatale single "Living Like There's No Tomorrow" which perfectly encapsulates her attitude and zest for life. Lorraine talks about the ups and downs of the last year of her life and how she's embraced making every day count.…

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Chapel Probation s5- Katie Malia: Calvary Chapel OC Schools to Amazing Dancer, Comedian, and Actor 1:23:51

14d ago1:23:51

1:23:51

Despite leaving christianity years ago, Katie Malia has never needed to find community centered on deconstruction. She forged her own creative life without ExVangelical twitter, podcasts, or White influencers. Not even Brian Recker! Gasp. Nope. Katie found life and community in the arts, comedy, and music. You've seen her on tv commercials. She's o…

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Chapel Probation s5- Mike Sonksen: LA Poet Shares Poetry and Creativity with the Deconstruction World 1:16:54

22d ago1:16:54

1:16:54

3rd-generation Angeleno Mike Sonksen, aka Mike the PoeT, is an acclaimed poet, professor, journalist, historian and tour guide whose work has appeared in publications like the Academy of American Poets, Alta, PBS So Cal, Poetry Foundation and Westways. Sonksen’s read poetry at over 100 academic institutions, appeared on radio and television and hos…

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Chapel Probation s5- Jess Grace Garcia: Culty Christian to Queer Pastor/Community Leader 1:34:17

29d ago1:34:17

1:34:17

With all the hell happening all around us, particularly in the LA area, it feels good to present this conversation that offers so much hope and mind-expanding ideas. Jess Grace Garcia is a badass who has made it their life mission to help queer people find healing and positive identity in life after fundamentalist faith. They've been all through th…

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Roar Like Thunder W/ Josh Todd 23:54

1M ago23:54

23:54

Buckcherry frontman Josh Todd is back on the show to talk about all things "Roar Like Thunder," the 11th studio album from Buckcherry which is out TODAY! Josh also talks about his passion for competitive sports including Tennis.

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Chapel Probation s5- Katie Hampton- APU: Mining Religious Trauma for Comedy Gold 1:25:28

1M ago1:25:28

1:25:28

Katie Hampton survived APU as a theater kid and pursued a life as a comedian, improviser, and now podcaster. Her deconstruction paved the way for finding humor as both a vocation and a tool for healing. Also a survivor of Scott's Introduction to Literature class, Katie has found a life outside of Christianity that has been so much fuller and, let's…

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Chapel Probation s5- Marla Taviano: Celebrating the Majesty of "Fuck" 1:22:44

1M ago1:22:44

1:22:44

Marla is back with some things to say about language, prude christians, and thoughts on finding our people. In a relatively short time, Marla has gone from dutiful Christian wife living as a missionary to outspoken advocate for BIPOC and Queer voices. Her latest project is called Mouth: A Little Book of Cheeky Poems, but as of this typing, there ar…

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Chapel Probation s5- Rick Pidcock- BJU to Empathy and Fatherhood 1:25:28

2M ago1:25:28

1:25:28

We are back at Bob Jones University, or BJU, with Rick Pidcock. Rick is a writer with Baptist News Global, and he has come a long way from those bizarre, high-control days of BJU. He tells his story of finding his way to being an empathetic human being in stark contrast with the uncaring theobro culture of BJU and how he became a stay-at-home dad, …

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Chapel Probation s5- Jeff Karow Returns 1:21:22

2M ago1:21:22

1:21:22

Jeff Karow told one of the most moving stories a couple of seasons ago, and he returns to Chapel Probation to give an update and to share some of his insights into putting his life together after leaving his conservative church and getting divorced. Like for so many people, deconstructing faith can have dire consequences. Relationships with family …

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Chapel Probation s5- Rohadi Nagassar- Finding Our Voice as Asian Men 1:18:30

2M ago1:18:30

1:18:30

It often comes as a surprise to non-Asians that people like Rohadi Nagassar and myself have things to say. Especially inside of North American Christianity. Like the proverbial tree falling in the forrest with no one to hear it, we do exist. We Asians often have to find our way out of church to develop our voices. Forget about "platforms." We have …

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Chapel Probation s5- Scott's Periodic Check-in: Things Are Not OK 20:37

2M ago20:37

20:37

As someone who was born into a family that got completely fucked by this country, I have some thoughts about the current situation. My family lost everything and had no due process before being incarcerated in concentration camps simply for being Japanese American. No one in my family takes freedom for granted because of this, and no one assumes th…

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Chapel Probation s5- Liz Matthews- Biola Basketball to Authentic Living 1:30:38

3M ago1:30:38

1:30:38

Liz Matthews has been a social media friend and member of the Chapel Probation Facebook group, and we finally got her on to tell her story. She graduated from Biola where she played basketball, but she actually had a good time there. Liz brings up the concept of "shelving" borrowed from Ex-Mormon podcasts. It's where you place all the doubts, quest…

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Chapel Probation s5- Mary B Safrit: Young Life Evangelical to Found Family 1:12:07

3M ago1:12:07

1:12:07

Welcome to the first full episode of Season 5! We kick things off with Mary B Safrit, a writer and podcaster who actually interviewed Scott a few weeks ago on her podcast, Found Family. Mary B grew up in a mix of christian traditions and went to a normal college where she worked with Young Life. This solidified her evangelical identity at the time,…

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Chapel Probation s5- Scott Talks About "Community" in the Deconstruction World 32:57

3M ago32:57

32:57

What is Chapel Probation today? Who knows? Not me. But I'm going to keep going to give voice to people who are not ok with the state of things. Christians are to blame for where we are today, and our stories can help lead us out of this mess. That said, I wanted to also address what I think "community" is or should be. I give some thoughts on the T…

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Tracii Guns talks L.A. Guns "Leopard Skin" 29:35

3M ago29:35

29:35

Famed guitarist Tracii Guns is back on the show talking about the new L.A. Guns release "Leopard Spots" which is an album that leans heavily into the band's 70's roots. Tracii opens up about how important it is to him to continue writing and recording and why some bands from his era just aren't interested.…

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Jeff Scott Soto 36:48

4M ago36:48

36:48

Famed rock singer Jeff Scott Soto is back to talk about the new W.E.T. album "Apex" which is out March 28th via Frontiers. Soto talks about his latest tour with TSO and gives an update on what he's been up to lately.

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The Horny Chapel: Diana: Conservative Iranian Immigrant to Sex-Positive OnlyFans Star 1:27:25

4M ago1:27:25

1:27:25

In deconstruction circles, it can feel like our experiences are so unique, and in many cases they are, but thestruggle for identity and agency in our identities is a universal one. ⁠Diana's⁠ story of immigrating from England to the US as part of a conservative Iranian family mirrors our fundamentalist Christian upbringings in so many ways. Diana te…

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Paul Trudeau (Billy Idol) "Lost Diamond Boy" 28:06

4M ago28:06

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Fabulous musician Paul Trudeau (current keyboard player in Billy Idol) is set to release another solo album, "Lost Diamond Boy" this August. The first single "Three Little Things" is available now and features a fantastic flamenco style acoustic solo from fellow Billy Idol bandmate Steve Stevens.

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Foghat's Scott Holt 23:36

4M ago23:36

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Foghat frontman Scott Holt talks about the band's relentless touring schedule and why Foghat still endears itself to so many fans 50-years into their legendary career.

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The Horny Chapel- Janice Selbie: Mennonite to Shameless Sexuality 1:10:52

4M ago1:10:52

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This week we talk to therapist, author, and podcaster, Janice Selbie. Scott and Priska saw an ad for the Shameless Sexuality conference and knew they had to talk to Janice about her story in which she went from the most conservative fundamentalist world to a sex-positive, religion-free life. The Pentecostal life wasn't restrictive enough for Janice…

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The Horny Chapel Episode 9: Purity Culture...Loopholes...? WTF 1:13:30

4M ago1:13:30

1:13:30

UPDATE: Uploaded the sizzle file by accident. Should be the correct file now. In start contrast to last episode's rundown of I Kissed Dating Goodbye's no-touch, no fun, no-humanity mindset, we look at more recent trends in remaining "pure" while still managing to get some. And it's bizarre. The Horny Chapel is part of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dauntless Media C…

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Bon Jovi Guitarist Phil X 31:18

4M ago31:18

31:18

Guitar virtuoso Phil X is on the show for the first time ever as he talks about Phil X and the Drill's upcoming new album "Pow! Right in the Kisser" and the 10 year journey of making the album. Phil also talks about his time with Bon Jovi and his recent appearance on stage playing "Living on a Prayer" with Richie Sambora.…

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Drew Cagle's Bad Attitude 27:57

5M ago27:57

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Drew Cagle and the Reputation are bringing the danger back to rock n' roll with their latest release "Bad Attitude," which features an appearance from L.A. Guns' guitarist Tracii Guns. Cagle talks about the band's rise to prominence while playing with legendary acts like Stryper, Mr. Big, L.A. Guns and many more!…

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Dark Chapel W/ Dario Lorina 25:01

5M ago25:01

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Guitarist Dario Lorina's new band Dark Chapel is set to release their first album "Spirit in the Glass" which is due out on February 28th. Lorina talks about playing with Jani Lane, Lizzy Borden and Black Label Society.

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Robin McAuley is "Soulbound" 32:59

6M ago32:59

32:59

One of the great voices in rock history, Robin McAuley, will release his solo album "Soulbound" on February 28th via Frontiers. The iconic vocalist also talks some MSG, Black Swan and his upbringing in Dublin, Ireland.

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Chapel Probation s4- Tori Williams Douglass- Christian Homeschool to Anti-Racist Educator 1:20:11

8M ago1:20:11

1:20:11

Tori Williams Douglass is back on Chapel Probation to talk about her homeschooling experience, which was more home indoctrination into fundamentalist chrsitianity than home education. But she asked questions and sought answers, which is a recipe for disaster in that world. We also talk about Content Warning and how it can help us heal from our educ…

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Chapel Probation s4: The Horny Chapel #5- Sexual Awakening 1:28:54

9M ago1:28:54

1:28:54

Priska and Scott get spicy...well, as spicy as possible within the confines of purity culture...as they talk about their sexual awakenings. Even inside purity culture, curiosity and desire got stimulated, giving them a glimpse into sexual possibilities. From pop culture, movies, music, to their friends, sex and sexuality was on their minds, whether…

9M ago31:47

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It's 2024 and the PREIST IS BACK! The band is currently on a lengthy U.S. tour in support of their latest album "Invincible Shield" and guitarist Richie Faulkner is talking about all the latest in the Priest camp including the age old question...will Priest and Maiden ever tour together?

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