The Cult of YWAM Part 3: Navigating the Seas of Deconstruction with Karen Alea

Holy Ghosting

Ahoy, Ghosties! Set sail with us on the turbulent waters of YWAM's Mercy Ships as Karen Alea, from the Deconversion Therapy podcast, joins us for a deep-sea adventure into religious deconstruction. From the highs of missionary zeal to the lows of financial strain and the choppy waves of communal living, Karen shares her journey of finding land after leaving the evangelical archipelago.

In this episode:

• 🌍 Travel Bugs and Belonging: Karen dives into why YWAM's promise of adventure lured her in.
• 💸 Financial Storms: Unpack the dicey ethics of fundraising in missionary work.
• 🙏 Deconstruction Lifelines: How humor can be your life jacket when navigating the heavy currents of faith questioning.

Grab your life vests and join our crew as we explore how to keep your head above water in the sea of spiritual uncertainty.

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Find Karen on the Deconversion Therapy Podcast

In this episode, Karen shared about a 10-step prayer ritual she had to go through every time she prayed. The same person who came up with the Plumb Line made this gem. Enjoy!

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