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Unchurchable

Clare Heath-McIvor

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For some, church is pretty simple. For others, it can be pretty complicated. So if faith and spirituality is a ”heck yes” but church is a ”hell no”, welcome to Unchurchable - the place where we are able to participate in faith in our own way whether it is taking on taboo topics or exploring the unknown. After all, an examined faith is a strong one.
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"The Arm Collector" Jessica Troy spoke with WrestleZone's Ella Jay about defending her PWA Heavyweight Championship against Charli Evans at PWA Colosseum, recently getting matching tattoos with Evans, Grayson Waller's upcoming return to PWA, what WWE NXT fans can expect from DELTA, WWE talents she'd like to wrestle, her experience at Mickie James' …
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Hey all! Yes, I know I disappeared. But I'm back, and so is unchurchable. If you've got ten minutes, have a listen to this teaser and, if you feel like it, slide into my DM's on twitter (@clare_mcivor) or on Instagram @unchurchablepod or @clare_heathmcivor) to let me know your thoughts. This season is going to get nerdy! Go deeper into themes rathe…
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Dr. Laura Anderson is a licensed psychotherapist, trauma resolution coach, religious trauma consultant, speaker, author, and educator. We talk with her about how when we leave fundamentalism, fundamentalism doesn't necessarily leave us, and its toxicity seems to manifest in other ways. Laura's links: Laura Anderson | Religious Trauma Expert When Re…
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"HEARTBREAKcore" Shazza McKenzie spoke with WrestleZone's Ella Jay about making her TNA Wrestling debut, which Knockouts she wants to face next, her recent interaction with Mandy Rose at Black Label Pro, life since moving to the United States, getting permission from Daizee Haze to use the Heart Punch, returning back home to Australia for World Ser…
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Violent J of the Insane Clown Posse speaks with WrestleZone's Bill Pritchard about ICP's new pro wrestling series, JCW Lunacy, what they hope to accomplish, working with NWA and Billy Corgan, GCW, Eric Bischoff wanting ICP in the WWE Hall Of Fame, StrangleMania's influence on deathmatches and tape trading, and more.…
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Cait West is a survivor of the Christian patriarchy movement and advocate for survivors of spiritual abuse. In this episode, we talk about her experiences and her book, Rift: A memoir of breaking away from the Christian Patriarchy. She shares her story of hope for those who want to break free from high control environments. Links Cait West's websit…
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“The Submission Sniper” Jordan Blade spoke with WrestleZone’s Ella Jay about her recent return to Jiu Jitsu, winning a gold medal at her first International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation competition, the surreal experience of wrestling against Aja Kong last month, her friendship with Riley Shepard, the growth she’s seen in her 7 years in professio…
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Jade Cargill speaks with WrestleZone Managing Editor Bill Pritchard about who she leans on for advice in WWE and AEW, the success of teaming with Bianca Belair (and Naomi), if she’s open to a run in NXT, why she’s looking forward to the 2025 Royal Rumble, and more.By WrestleZone
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Nic Nemeth and Moose make their cases for being the right face of TNA, react to their PWI 500 rankings, and hype their title match at TNA Victory Road. Nic also discusses plans for his new podcast, Moose reacts to speculation that he could make his NXT debut, and more!By WrestleZone
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Following on from Part 1, we continue our recount of a recent Sunday service at Great Big AOG. We dive into the sermon and challenge the f*ck out of his claims and assertions and ask just how reliable are the supposed miracle stories that the pastor told. Judging by the amount of laughter, this two-parter is easily up there with our most fun episod…
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BCW Women’s Champion Vicious Vicki spoke with WrestleZone’s Ella Jay about the evolution of her in-ring character, defending her title against Australia’s Lena Kross, taking inspiration from the Hardy Boyz and recently reuniting with them, competing at TNA earlier this summer, ranking on the 2023 PWI Women’s 250 list, her connection to the band Dow…
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It's been nearly 30 years since our last visit to Great Big AOG, and in this episode, we go back for a Sunday service. Join us as we recount the weird and bizarre antics and carry-on of these modern Pentecostals. We also introduce you to Brian's significant other, Michelle, as she joined us on our expedition back into the world of church. You'll la…
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"The Gladiator of The Geeks" Riley Shepard spoke with WrestleZone's Ella Jay about her diagnosis of Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis, the mental and physical challenges that came with it, recently re-tearing her ACL, her potential future in professional wrestling, wanting to wrestle in Ring of Honor and TNA Wrestling, working as a case manage…
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Mike Santana spoke with WrestleZone Managing Editor Bill Pritchard about the one-year anniversary of his return from injury, his feud with The System in TNA, the art of trash talking, Homicide's influence on the wrestling business, being a girl dad, who inspired his ring name, and more!By WrestleZone
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Nick Wayne speaks with WrestleZone Managing Editor Bill Pritchard about his Trios title defense at AEW All In, working with legends in AEW, being presented as a threat, his relationship and rivalry with Swerve Strickland, advice from Christian Cage, and more!By WrestleZone
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Tony Khan spoke with the media ahead of AEW All In 2024 at Wembley Stadium in London. Khan addressed Sunday's match card, Ricky Starks' status, why Dynamite didn't air live from Cardiff, the media rights negotiations with Warner Bros. Discovery, the Toni Storm and Mariah May feud, and more.By WrestleZone
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In this episode, we are joined by Tracey and Sharon from the podcast, Feet of Clay—Confessions of the Cult Sisters. We talk about the black and white thinking of fundamentalism and how to leave it behind and embrace 'the grays' and nuances that pervade most of what life throws our way. Links: Feet of Clay—Confessions of the Cult Sisters Tracey & Sh…
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Camron Branae, formerly known as WWE's Amari Miller, spoke with WrestleZone's Ella Jay about her plans to soon take a break from wrestling, her friendships with Sol Ruca and Alba Fyre, learning from Piper Niven, her recent opportunity to wrestle for STARDOM, her interest in potentially taking up dance, and more.…
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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. Join the conversation and connec…
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Former LPW Challenge Champion Zoe Sager spoke with WrestleZone's Ella Jay about the meaning behind her moniker, her successful title defense against "Speedball" Mike Bailey at LPW 24, ranking in the top 100 of last year's PWI Women's 250 list, John Cena's retirement announcement, her thoughts heading into her match against Kylie Rae, and more.…
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"Your Wish Upon a Shooting Star" Rachel Armstrong spoke with WrestleZone's Ella Jay about her mini European tour in 2024, wrestling Maki Itoh at Black Label Pro, her goal to make people smile, John Cena's recent retirement announcement, the full-circle moment of seeing her former track and cross-country coach attend one of her matches, and more.…
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Ronda Rousey speaks with WrestleZone Managing Editor Bill Pritchard about her new comic book project, ‘Expecting The Unexpected,” Dave Bautista, Paul Heyman's influence on the book, if she still gets offers to return to pro wrestling and more. “Expecting The Unexpected” launches on July 25 on Kickstarter. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/awastu…
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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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Marigold’s Myla Grace speaks with WrestleZone’s Ella Jay about her current run in Dream Star Fighting Marigold, adjusting to life in Japan, her frenemiship with Zayda Steel, hopes to capture tag team and singles gold in Marigold, IYO SKY’s recent match against Utami Hayashishita, opponents she’d like to face from WWE, Nikki Cross’ run with the Wyat…
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Joe Hendry spoke with WrestleZone Managing Editor Bill Pritchard about his title match at Slammiversary, how he disrupted TNA's title plans, his NXT debut and match with Trick Williams, what his end game in NXT is, working with Ace Steel, who he believes in, and more.By WrestleZone
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Melbourne's "First Class" superstar Aysha spoke with WrestleZone's Ella Jay about her experience in the first ever Victoria Classic, reuniting with her former coach Shawn Spears last year, competing at NWA's 2023 World Is A Vampire tour in Australia, her lengthy run as the Renegades Of Wrestling Women's Champion, a memorable title defense against M…
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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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NXT North American Champion Oba Femi speaks with WrestleZone about NXT Heatwave, his next title defense against Wes Lee, creating his in-ring persona and entrance, following up on a good first impression, Becky Lynch, potential RAW/SmackDown call-up and enjoying the moment, and more! NXT Heatwave takes place on Sunday, July 7 in Toronto, Canada, pa…
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Former FWA Women's Champion Tarlee spoke with WrestleZone's Ella Jay about her decision to move to Melbourne, her in-ring celebration with former WWE Women's Champion Victoria at the HER event, being in her "Girlfriend by Avril Lavigne" era, bouncing back from a pinched nerve in her back, and more.By WrestleZone
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