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"Orthodox to Evangelical to Reform" with Amy Lord

Nov 28, 20241 hr 15 min
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Episode description

We have an unbelievable Jewish story on the pod today. Amy Lord (CEO Eris Talent Agency) is here to talk about her journey through fundamentalist religions, and her return to Judaism. With guest host Melissa Weisz, this discussion is so beautiful, and we can't wait to share!!


We Yenta about:

- Which cults are fun cults

- Chabad v Evangelical Christianity

- Do fundamentalists make the best friends?

- How queer community can learn from fundamentalists

- Judaism in the entertainment industry


Amy Lord: https://www.instagram.com/theamylord/?hl=en

Melissa Weisz: https://www.instagram.com/melissaweisz/?hl=en

Raye Schiller: https://www.instagram.com/rayeschiller

Antonia Lassar: https://www.instagram.com/antonialastar


Uncut and bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/yenta




0:00:00 - intro

00:02:49 - Amy's upbringing

00:07:05 - Getting into Chabad

00:12:38 - Leaving Chabad

00:16:30 - Vineyard Church

00:21:00 - Life after religion

00:31:40 - Discipline and religion

00:36:36 - How do we create community outside religion?

00:54:14 - Secrets

01:09:48 - Advice

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