BACKSLIDERS

By Keylee & Micah Sudduth

Honest conversations with guests about religion and spirituality hosted by a couple of backsliders.... more

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The podcast currently has 32 episodes available.

BACKSLIDERS episodes:

March 03, 2020 "I loved being an altar boy because I love when everyone looks at me." - with Nikki McKenzie
On this episode of Backsliders, we talk with our lovely and talented friend Nikki McKenzie. Nikki was raised Catholic and still goes to mass sometimes, but her beliefs about God have evolved in big ways over time. We talk with Nikki about the Catholic ritual of confession, her time as an altar boy, how diverse churches have way better choirs, and her cute habit of writing notes to Jesus as a kid. Other fun topics include past life regressions, “seasonal abstinence,” nightmares, and more.
BONUS: Nikki also starred in our show Home! Watch all 6 episodes of this Tribeca Film Festival selected series by clicking the link below. She shows up in Episode Two and is there for the rest of the season. You'll love her character!
Watch HOME.
Nikki's Links
Instagram
Website
Our Links
Instagram
Facebook
Twitter
Keylee Instagram
Micah Instagram
Credits
Sound Mixing by Darren Augustus
Videography and Photography by Claude Charles
Intro Music "7.2.19" by Chase Burnett
Outro Music "Stay Mad" by Chase Burnett ft. Julia Nunes
Title Animation/Poster art by Cody Walzel
Special Thanks to Angie Charles

Reach out! Have a question or topic you want to discuss? Want to be a guest on the show? Email us at [email protected] or [email protected].

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February 25, 2020 "My dad is a big-time Mormon." - with Paul Young
On this episode of Backsliders, we talk with our dear friend and manager, the Emmy-award winning producer Paul Young. Paul’s dad is a descendant of Mormonism’s Brigham Young, but Paul was raised in a non-religious household by his amazing mother. We talk with Paul about the stories we tell ourselves, his takeaway from Christianity, honesty in parenting, and how loss is a necessary aspect of love. Other fun topics include the spirituality of A.A., the belief that time is not linear, our collective experience with "magical moments," and more.
Update: Paul and his love Kathryn very recently got engaged!! We wish them a lifetime of happiness and love buzzes!
Our Links
Backsliders the Scripted Series
Instagram
Facebook
Twitter
Keylee Instagram
Micah Instagram
Credits
Sound Mixing by Darren Augustus
Intro Music "7.2.19" by Chase Burnett
Outro Music "Stay Mad" by Chase Burnett ft. Julia Nunes
Title Animation/Poster art by Cody Walzel
Special Thanks to Angie Charles

Have a question or topic you want to discuss? Want to be a guest on the show? Email us at [email protected] or [email protected].
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52min
February 18, 2020 "I've never been more drunk than drinking with Mennonites." - with Mark Pryor
In this episode of Backsliders, we talk with our friend, talented writer/performer Mark Pryor. Mark grew up spending a lot of time outdoors in Virginia. His dad ran a Christian summer camp, and Mark was homeschooled until high school. We talk with Mark about his unique upbringing, his time at a Mennonite college, wearing camo, and taking a stance against church attendance since the age of 12.

Mark's Links
Instagram
Youtube

Our Links
Backsliders the Scripted Series
Instagram
Facebook
Twitter
Keylee Instagram
Micah Instagram

Credits
Sound Mixing by Darren Augustus
Videography and Photography by Claude Charles
Intro Music "7.2.19" by Chase Burnett
Outro Music "Stay Mad" by Chase Burnett ft. Julia Nunes
Title Animation/Poster art by Cody Walzel
Special Thanks to Angie Charles

Reach out! Have a question or topic you want to discuss? Want to be a guest on the show? Email us at [email protected] or [email protected].

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1h 1min
February 11, 2020 "I've never had great sex with an atheist." - with Jessie Kahnweiler
In this episode, the multi-talented chosen one Jessie Kahnweiler takes over as the host of Backsliders and gets Keylee and Micah to delve deeper into their personal stories. Jessie also talks about her own spiritual journey, her experience interviewing Jewish communities all over Los Angeles, using filmmaking and storytelling to work through trauma, and how her family reacts to her projects. Other fun topics include purity culture, death, dating, and drugs.
*TW*: This episode does include some discussion of eating disorders, rape, sexual and spiritual abuse.

Jessie's Links
Follow Jessie on Instagram
Follow Jessie on Twitter
Watch Jessie on Youtube
Visit Jessie's Website

Our Links
Backsliders the Scripted Series
Instagram
Facebook
Twitter
Keylee Instagram
Micah Instagram

Credits
Sound Mixing by Darren Augustus
Videography and Photography by Claude Charles
Intro Music "7.2.19" by Chase Burnett
Outro Music "Stay Mad" by Chase Burnett ft. Julia Nunes
Title Animation/Poster art by Cody Walzel
Special Thanks to Angie Charles

Reach out! Have a question or topic you want to discuss? Want to be a guest on the show? Email us at [email protected] or [email protected].

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1h 10min
February 08, 2020 "The devil in there looks like pizza." - with Claude Charles
In this episode of Backsliders, we talk with our friend, the talented photographer, videographer, retro clothing company owner and overall great human Claude Charles. Claude is Jamaican/Haitian-American and grew up in Florida. We talk about his experience in Christian schools, how the movie “Death and Beyond” scared the hell out of him, his interest in aliens and UFOs, the connection between Christianity and colonialism, and the power of changing your environment. Other fun topics we touch on: Street Sharks, Harry Potter, evangelical wrestling, and more. *Micah swapped the meaning of Calvinist and Armenian thought, whoops!
Fun fact - Claude and his love Angie record all video for these podcasts!
To watch our narrative show Home that Claude references in the beginning of our talk, click here.
Claude Links
Website
Instagram
Retro Candy Clothing
Top Notch Bod by Ang
Our Links
Backsliders the Scripted Series
Instagram
Facebook
Twitter
Keylee Instagram
Micah Instagram
Credits
Sound Mixing by Darren Augustus
Videography and Photography by Claude Charles
Intro Music "7.2.19" by Chase Burnett
Outro Music "Stay Mad" by Chase Burnett ft. Julia Nunes
Title Animation/Poster art by Cody Walzel
Special Thanks to Angie Charles

Reach out! Have a question or topic you want to discuss? Want to be a guest on the show? Email us at [email protected] or [email protected].
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1h 9min
February 08, 2020 "You can say it, I'm a Jew." - with Yoni Weinberg
In this episode of Backsliders, we talk with our friend, the talented writer and comedian Yoni Weinberg. Yoni grew up in Los Angeles in a loving Jewish family. We talk with him about his upbringing, Jewish traditions and teachings, different types of synagogues, the value of community and structure, and the Jewish term for backsliding. Other fun topics we touch on: veganism, the pope-line, where Steven Spielberg’s mom works, and more.

Follow Yoni Weinberg

Our Links
Backsliders the Scripted Series
Instagram
Facebook
Twitter
Keylee Instagram
Micah Instagram

Credits
Sound Mixing by Darren Augustus
Videography and Photography by Claude Charles
Intro Music 7.2.19 by Chase Burnett
Outro Music "Stay Mad" by Chase Burnett ft. Julia Nunes
Title Animation by Cody Walzel
Special Thanks Angie Charles

Reach out! Have a question or topic you want to discuss? Want to be a guest on the show? Email us at [email protected] or [email protected].

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1h 5min
February 08, 2020 "We were God the whole time." - with Chase Burnett
In this episode of Backsliders, we talk with our friend, the talented musician Chase Burnett. Chase grew up near Dallas, Texas in a Jesus-loving family. For years, he dedicated his life to the church and was even a worship band leader. We talk about his upbringing, how his beliefs evolved, and where he is today. Other fun topics we touch on: angels, hell, masturbation, Christian sex-ed, and more.

All music for Backsliders was made by Chase! If you want to hear more of his work, click the links below.

Chase Burnett Links
Spotify
Bandcamp
Youtube Channel
Instagram

Our Links
Backsliders the Youtube Series
Bob Billiams Productions Youtube Channel
Instagram
Facebook
Twitter

Credits
Sound Mixing by Darren Augustus
Videography and Photography by Claude Charles
Intro Music "7.2.19" by Chase Burnett
Outro Music "Stay Mad" by Chase Burnett ft. Julia Nunes
Title Animation by Cody Walzel
Special Thanks Angie Charles

Have a question or topic you want to discuss? Want to be a guest on the show? Email us at [email protected] or [email protected].
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1h 10min
February 08, 2020 Welcome to Backsliders with Keylee & Micah
Micah was born into a Christian cult. Keylee grew up in a megachurch. In this very first episode, we talk about how we stepped away from organized religion in order to become our healthiest selves. We discuss shame that still clings even after our beliefs have changed, what we can learn from examining pain, and letting go of what other people think to claim who we really are. We think a lot of growth can come from talking about things honestly. Thanks for listening.
Like this? Watch our narrative series Backsliders.

Credits
Sound Mixing by Darren Augustus
Videography and Photography by Claude Charles
Intro Music 7.2.19 by Chase Burnett
Outro Music "Stay Mad" by Chase Burnett ft. Julia Nunes
Title Animation by Cody Walzel
Special Thanks Angie Charles

Our Stuff
Bob Billiams Productions Youtube
@thebobbilliams on Instagram
@thebobbilliams Facebook page
@thebobbilliams on Twitter

Have a question or topic you want to discuss? Want to be a guest on the show? Email us at [email protected] or [email protected].

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30min
February 06, 2020 "The Devil in There Looks Like Pizza." - with Claude Charles
In this episode of Backsliders, we talk with our friend, the talented photographer, videographer, retro clothing company owner and overall great human Claude Charles. Claude is Jamaican/Haitian-American and grew up in Florida. We talk about his experience in Christian schools, how the movie “Death and Beyond” scared the hell out of him, his interest in aliens and UFOs, the connection between Christianity and colonialism, and the power of changing your environment. Other fun topics we touch on: Street Sharks, Harry Potter, evangelical wrestling, and more. *Micah swapped the meaning of Calvinist and Armenian thought, whoops!Fun fact - Claude and his love Angie record all video for these podcasts! To watch our narrative show Home that Claude references in the beginning of our talk, click here. Claude LinksWebsite InstagramRetro Candy ClothingTop Notch Bod by Ang Our LinksBacksliders the Scripted SeriesInstagramFacebookTwitterKeylee InstagramMicah Instagram CreditsVideography and Photography by Claude CharlesIntro Music "7.2.19" by Chase BurnettOutro Music "Stay Mad" by Chase Burnett ft. Julia NunesTitle Animation/Poster art by Cody WalzelSpecial Thanks to Angie CharlesReach out! Have a question or topic you want to discuss? Want to be a guest on the show? Email us at [email protected] or [email protected].
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1h 7min
February 05, 2020 "You can say it, I'm a Jew." - with Yoni Weinberg
In this episode of Backsliders, we talk with our friend, the talented writer and comedian Yoni Weinberg. Yoni grew up in Los Angeles in a loving Jewish family. We talk with him about his upbringing, Jewish traditions and teachings, different types of synagogues, the value of community and structure, and the Jewish term for backsliding. Other fun topics we touch on: veganism, the pope-line, where Steven Spielberg’s mom works, and more.Follow Yoni Weinberg Our LinksBacksliders the Scripted Series InstagramFacebookTwitterKeylee's InstagramMicah Instagram CreditsVideography and Photography by Claude CharlesIntro Music 7.2.19 by Chase BurnettOutro Music Stay Mad by Chase Burnett ft. Julia NunesTitle Animation/Poster art by Cody WalzelSpecial Thanks to Angie Charles Contact Us Have a question or topic you want to discuss? Want to be a guest on the show? Email us at [email protected] or [email protected].
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1h 5min

FAQs about BACKSLIDERS:

How many episodes does BACKSLIDERS have?

The podcast currently has 32 episodes available.