let's talk about the, "D" word: deconstruction + common misconceptions

real talk tuesday

May 16, 2023•1 hr 4 min

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Episode description

in today's episode we are chatting all about deconstruction, what it is, the way in which fear and shame have infiltrated our understanding of that term as well as some common misconceptions as it relates such. in today's conversation, i share my thoughts on this topic from both my personal experience of deconstructing my evangelical christian faith i once clung to but also through having talked to sixty (plus) of you all on your personal journey's of deconstruction.

social links:

instagram: @itssierrascott & @realtalktuesdaypod

time stamps:

0:00: introduction + episode overview

8:42: what is deconstruction? apologetics vs. deconstruction

16:19: misconception one: "you're deconstructing because it's easier"

24:45: why (many) people deconstruct

30:10: misconception two: your deconstruction is an emotional response to church hurt

39:40: misconception three: you're deconstructing because you knew religion and not relationship

57:13: misconception four: everyone who deconstructs leaves christianity

audio references:

https://youtu.be/2b01_TDSL5g