LUKE SLAMDUNK WILSON IS BACK TO TALK ABOUT SHAME AND GAY AND BOOKS! And we giggle of course.

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Ur fave ex-christian nationalist is BACK! April Ajoy with her new book, Star Spangled Jesus!

In this conversation, Kevin Garcia and April Ajoy discuss their experiences with Christian nationalism and the impact it had on their faith. April shares insights from her book, 'Star Spangled Jesus,' which explores her journey of leaving Christian nationalism and finding a true faith. They discuss the harmful effects of Christian nationalism on both the country and Christianity itself. The conversation concludes with a discussion on spiritual practices and finding joy in the simple things in life. April shares her aversion to planned spiritual moments and emphasizes the importance of learning to exist and be mindful. Kevin highlights the difference between a formal spiritual practice and living your practice, where being present to the moment's awe is the goal.

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BLAKE'S FINALLY WRITTEN HIS FUCKING BOOK!

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In this conversation, Kevin Garcia and Blake Chastain discuss their friendship and the changes they have witnessed in the exvangelical community over the past decade. They reflect on their personal journeys and the evolution of their work, including Blake's podcast Exvangelical and Kevin's mission to support and uplift queer people. They also explore the concept of community within the exvangelical space and the challenges of finding a sense of belonging after leaving evangelicalism. The conversation touches on themes of trauma, reform, and the need for diverse and inclusive spaces. In this conversation, Kevin Garcia and Blake Chastain discuss the need for alternative institutions in response to institutional power, the importance of community and friendship, the process of deconstruction and changing beliefs, and the power of hope and imagination. They also explore the themes of history, curiosity, and travel. Blake Chastain's book, Exvangelical and Beyond, is highlighted as a valuable resource for understanding the history of evangelicalism and the experiences of exvangelicals. The conversation is filled with insightful and thought-provoking moments.

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Literal tiktok royalty, Donnell McLachlan joins us to talk about a lot of shit TBH.

This convo was had at the top of 2024, so if some of the conversation seems dated on references, that is why!

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Let's talk about literally my two favorite things.

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i.V KING is your favorite artist's favorite artist's drummer. :)

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a solocast with me, trying to get back into making this podcast.

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Let's get APOSTATICAL! R. Scottt Okamoto comes to share his big journey from evangelical professorship to full blown heretic, and author! Check out his book, Asian American Apostate available all the places.

R Scott Okamoto is a writer and musician from Los Angeles. He is passionate about AAPI identity and politics, fly fishing, sex and sexuality, cooking, and religious deconstruction. Scot is the creator and host of the Chapel Probation Podcast and the author of Asian American Apostate: Losing Religion and Finding Myself at an Evangelical University, published by Lake Drive Books.

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Y'all need to get ready for this revolutionary conversation with dr. Anastasia Kidd. In this conversation, we explore the intersection of fatness, religion, and body liberation. The discussion delves into the interpretation of disease and sin, the growing fat liberation movement, challenging body policing, the journey to self-love, the commitment to fat liberation, and the dream of starting a cat cafe.

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Is it possible to find spiritual community beyond the dogma? an actual spiritual but not religious community? Danny Prada has some ideas about that.

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