Below the Upper Room

Below the Upper Room

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Below the Upper Room episodes

  • IBLPlease Stop

    In the early 2010s the Duggars were reality tv royalty, but behind all the denim and the perms was the IBLP. The gals discuss the beliefs of the IBLP, their thoughts on the documentary Shiny Happy People, Jill Duggar's book Counting the Cost, and how fundamentalism sects perpetuate abuse.

    Shiny Happy People Documentary on Amazon Prime

    Fundie Fridays YouTube Duggarverse Playlist https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL14QTLTKyyNafD5BrMxbFH6eGHI-jBqvm&si=-Z1w24L1DykbYEgQ

    Ohlheiser, Abby; Bailey, Sarah Pulliam; Izadi, Elahi (May 22, 2015). "Josh Duggar apologizes amid molestation allegations, quits Family Research Council" (https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/acts-of-faith/wp/2015/05/21/josh-duggar-apologizes-resigns-from-family-research-council-amid-molestation-allegations/).

    Ohlheiser, Abby (May 23, 2015). "A timeline of the molestation allegations against Josh Duggar" (https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/acts-of-faith/wp/2015/05/23/a-timeline-of-the-molestation-allegations-against-josh-duggar/) . 


    1 hr 23 min
  • Looking Camp Right in the Eye
    Church Camp! What is it? Where did it come from? Why do we do it? The gals answer these questions and more in this episode. Utilizing Their own experience and listener submissions, Adrianna and Mackenzie discuss the epic highs and lows of summer church camp.
    1 hr 20 min
  • A Very Special Episode: Pride Edition
    On this very special episode of Below the Upper Room the gals highlight stories of LGBTQ+ Christians. Mackenzie discusses how the story of Saints Sergius and Baccus inspired gay academics and artists. Adrianna talks about the first openly affirming denomination in the USA and how the gay community in New Orleans triumphed in the face of tragedy. Pride month may be over but here at Below the Upper Room we celebrate and uplift year round! Click the link in our bio to listen!
    58 min
  • My Parents Are Getting Divorced: An Explanation of the UMC Spilt

    The gals are back and better than ever! Adrianna recounts her recent Mamma Mia escapade, the new Duggar doc, the Taylor Swift/Matty Healy situation, and growing up in an affirming denomination. Mackenzie gives a crash course in Methodist history and the run down on the ongoing fracturing of the United Methodist Church. The table is open, pull up a seat while the gals dish, gab, and discuss!

    1 hr 48 min
  • Casual Friday
    Today's episode is extremally relaxed. Adrianna and Mackenzie discuss a variety of topics such as Carl Lentz's move to Tulsa, Taylor Swift's break up, Millie Bobbie Brown's engagement, Fill the Stadium, early 2000s worship music, and more!
    1 hr 15 min
  • We Need An American Girl Doll That Got Measles at the 2023 Asbury Revival

    The gals discuss the real villain of the Hailey-Selena drama and pledge to go see the movie Jesus Revolution. Adrianna and Mackenzie then dive into their main topic: revivals. What are they? How do they happen? And what is their purpose? The gals give a timeline of the 2023 revival at Asbury and explain why some are celebrating it, some are decrying it, but most are cautiously hopeful.


    Nadia Boltz-Weber's On longing and the Asbury Revival: https://thecorners.substack.com/p/on-longing-and-the-asbury-revival

    Check out The New Evangelical's on the ground coverage of the 2023 Asbury Revival:

    Twitter: @newvangelicals

    Instagram: @thenewevangelicals

    TikTok: @thenewevangelicals

    1 hr 30 min
  • Purity Culture
    Adrianna and Mackenzie discuss Maddie Prewit’s wedding, purity rings, youth pastor wives, christian dating culture, fundie purity balls, and their first hand encounter with the “sex educator” Shelly Donahue. The gals also read some listener submitted stories!
    1 hr 11 min
  • Liberation Theology

    The gals are back! Adrianna and Mackenzie discuss the lack of positive Christian male influences and how many churches still do not understand what therapy is. The gals then dive into a the topic of Liberation theology and the works of Gustavo Gutiérrez. This episode is dedicated to Dr. John Starkey who demonstrated what it meant to do justice, love mercy and walk humbly with God.

    Sources: 

    A Theology of Liberation: History, Politics, and Salvation

    God of Life


    1 hr 10 min
  • A Special Bonus Festive Treat
    The gals discuss their Christmas plans and how church people actually love theatre. Adrianna the recounts going to Branson to see Sight and Sound Theater’s Nativity play. Happy holidays to all of our listeners! We’ll be back after the New Year! Jenny Nicolson’s The Church Play Cinematic Universe: https://youtube.com/watch?v=ZK4gM7RC1M0&si=EnSIkaIECMiOmarE
    40 min

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