Send us a text 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://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/mindshift-podcast/id1199559501?i=1000629506251 Follow MindShift podcast: https://www.instagram.com/mindshiftpod...
Sep 28, 2023•53 min•Season 2Ep. 70
Send us a text 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 Tim Ballard's story of his Operation Triple Take, a joint action between OUR and the Colombian government that reportedly rescued 123 t...
Sep 25, 2023•1 hr 29 min•Season 2Ep. 69
Send us a text 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 Counselor, and Self-Trust Coach. She helps exvangelicals learn to trust their desires and reconnect to their inner wisdom. She also helps peopl...
Sep 14, 2023•1 hr 43 min•Season 2Ep. 68
Send us a text 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 know Sharon and Tracey, we laugh, we get really serious, we talk Keith Greens music (obvs), Sharon has us listen to her WAP rendition...
Aug 31, 2023•1 hr 38 min•Season 2Ep. 67
Send us a text 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 theology and Christianity. We also discuss how people can be in better solidarity with trans folks today and what listening to trans f...
Aug 17, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 66
Send us a text 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 open up for people who aren't trans. Shannon believes in the transformative power of story. As an ordained priest, a playwright, a theol...
Aug 03, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 65
Send us a text 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 that transcend boundaries. From books to love, justice to globes, and anti-racism to blue, gray, rainbows, and poems, Marla's journey th...
Jul 20, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 64
Send us a text 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 dive in! Support the show Facebook Suppport Group: Cheers to Leaving - Exvangelical Support Group | Facebook...
Jul 06, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 63
Send us a text 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 questions and talk about BODY response to religious trauma. This episode is PART 2 of a conversation we started last week. Please go back an...
Jun 22, 2023•51 min•Season 2Ep. 62
Send us a text 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 questions and talk about BODY response to religious trauma. Dr. Laura Anderson Instagram: @drlauraeanderson TikTok: @drlauraeanderson Websit...
Jun 08, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 61
Send us a text 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 mean we're literally on a giant rotating rock floating in space so like do the math. This is part 2 of our episode that dropped on May ...
May 25, 2023•57 min•Season 2Ep. 60
Send us a text 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 listeners (marital rape, infant discipline and death, violence) please be advised before listening to this episode. Tia Levings shares the real...
May 11, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 59
Send us a text 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 be thinking EVERYTHING IS A CULT. Here is our super special crossover episode with IndoctriNation podcast. You can go on over to her p...
Apr 27, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 58
Send us a text 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 need after this, and we talk about the importance of grounding ourselves, and how to help someone in an abusive relationship. Support ...
Apr 13, 2023•1 hr 58 min•Season 2Ep. 57
Send us a text 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 Propulsion Training Program. Think Kelly McGillis from Top Gun, but with submarines instead of fighter jets. Growing up, conspiracy theories...
Mar 30, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 56
Send us a text 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. (Rachael takes a brief moment to tell us about her haunted house, so apparently we are a ghost podcast now) Cynane has a bachelor's degre...
Mar 16, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Season 2Ep. 55
Send us a text 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...
Mar 02, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Season 2Ep. 54
Send us a text 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 Facebook Suppport Group: Cheers to Leaving - Exvangelical Support Group | Facebook...
Dec 29, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 53
Send us a text 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 | Facebook...
Dec 15, 2022•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 52
Send us a text 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...
Dec 08, 2022•41 min•Ep. 51
Send us a text 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...
Dec 01, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 50
Send us a text 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, and sometimes traumatic world of Pentecostalism. In this episode we talk about Brian and Troy's individual stories, evangelism, DC Talk...
Nov 17, 2022•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 49
Send us a text 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 against fat-phobia, weight stigma, and healthism. She is passionate about empowering others to reclaim their inherent body wisdom and s...
Nov 03, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 48
Send us a text 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 Video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRHHE9as/ Support the show Facebook Suppport Group: Cheers to Leaving - Exvangelical Support Group | Fac...
Oct 20, 2022•58 min•Ep. 47
Send us a text 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 - Exvangelical Support Group | Facebook Support the show Facebook Suppport Group: Cheers to Leaving - Exvangelical Support Group | Facebook...
Oct 06, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 46
Send us a text 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 large health facilities and in high level security prisons. She now serves as the medical expert on a criminal prosecution team for th...
Sep 22, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 45
Send us a text 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 belief that one size doesn’t fit all. She has been sought out by women coming out later in life who need help managing internalized homo...
Sep 08, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 44
Send us a text 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 provides sacred space for everyone she works with. She is here to talk about her new book thats out now. You can find Yeside's book on ama...
Aug 25, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 43
Send us a text 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 her Master of Education from Widener University's Center for Human Sexuality Studies. In 2019, she developed the Purity Culture Dropout™️...
Aug 18, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 42
Send us a text 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 - Erica Smith, M.Ed. | bio.fm Laura Anderson Therapy https://www.instagram.com/drtinashameless/?hl=en - Dr Tina Schermer Support Group: C...
Aug 11, 2022•58 min•Season 1Ep. 41
