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By Rachael Kuttes & Cameron SmithSociety & CultureReligion & SpiritualityEducationSelf-ImprovementPhilosophy
Cheers To Leaving! episodes
- Ep 41 Talk Purity to Me (with Blair Rabun)
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From awkward first kisses, to purity retreats, and bikinis...Blair is here to talk about it all.
Blair - Who runs the talk purity to me Instagram page, is a content creator and a purity culture drop out from the south who loves seeing people live free from shame.
Resources: Parenting Forward - Cindy Brandt (cindywangbrandt.com)
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Laura Anderson Therapy
https://www.instagram.com/drtinashameless/?hl=en - Dr Tina Schermer
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59 min - Ep 40 House Church and Demon Kinks
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We both grew up in house church and we're here to share the deets on those experiences. Topics may or may not include, lake baptisms, all day services, daddy god kinks, demon kinks, and a weird skit they randomly remembered that was super popular in churches 15 years ago. Let's do this.
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1 hr 8 min - Ep 39 Shame Kinks, Exvangelical Parenting and Original Sin.
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Today we answer listener questions and read listener responses and go down rabbit holes in between. We cover a wide range of topics but hey you asked and we answered!
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1 hr 26 min - Ep 38 Church Friends After Church Ends
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Do you still have friends from your old church? Do you still have people in your life that you want to keep but arent sure if you should? Lets talk about it! Navigating these relationships can be hard and sometimes they are worth keeping and sometimes they aren't. Join us as we dive into this hard conversation and hopefully offer you some clairty.
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1 hr 10 min - Ep 37 We were Christian Theater kids (with Nathaniel Bozarth)
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Today we have a special guest, Nathaniel Bozarth. Nathaniel is a former evangelical, and former Christian theater kid. Nathaniel and Rachael used to be in Christian youth theater together as well as the homeschool world. In this episode we touch on weird Christian theater(obviously), white supremacy, shame, and how it all intertwines with white evangelicals. Nathaniel Bozarth is an Emmy award-winning storyteller, public historian, and data scientist. His creative work has centered around the history of residential segregation and the personal work of racial justice. This work includes a podcast (Wide Ruled) on justice in education, two documentary series about how various identities affect one’s access to “the American Dream” (Your Fellow Americans, Re:Dream), and a TedX Talk. In 2018, Nathaniel co-created an app-based tour (Dividing Lines) of the history of residential segregation in KC. In 2021, the team created a new virtual version of the tour. Nathaniel teaches data analytics at Rockhurst University and pursue with an emphasis on data justice.My Projects: http://www.nathanielbozarth.com/projectsDividing Lines (VR/driving tour) https://www.jocolibrary.org/dividinglinesLand of Opportunity (documentary): https://video.kansascitypbs.org/video/land-of-opportunity-8bqamu/Support Group: Cheers to Leaving - Exvangelical Support Group | Facebook--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cheerstoleaving/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cheerstoleaving/supportSupport the show
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1 hr 38 min - Ep 36 How Do We Heal (with Andrew Jasko)
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Back at it with Andrew Jasko! If you didn't listen to episode 34 we definitely suggest you do before listening to this one to hear more about Andrew and his story. In this episode we cover PTSD, the difference between religious trauma and other trauma, and most importantly how do we heal.
Andrew Jasko, M.Div., MA Counseling Psychology in progress, is a former Princeton Seminary educated minister. He left his religious faith and community because of the severe psychological trauma he experienced. After spending years and thousands of dollars healing his trauma and helping hundreds of people transform their lives, He is considered an expert in healing religious trauma. His clients hire him to heal and find healthy, authentic spirituality that suits them. As a religious trauma specialist and spirituality coach, He helps people heal and reclaim a healthy connection with spirituality by using trauma-informed therapeutic techniques and psychospiritual practices.
To learn more about Andrews work and to work with him: Home - Healing Religious Trauma & Integrating Healthy Spirituality (lifeafterdogma.org)Support Groups: Cheers to Leaving - Exvangelical Support Group | Facebook Healing from Religious Trauma, Discussing All Perspectives on Spirituality | Facebook
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1 hr 8 min - Ep 35 Roe v Wade Overturned
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Hello beautiful listeners. In light of recent events, we could not be silent about how we feel and how it has impacted us and how it will impact you. We are tired and angry and shit talk about evangelical's posts on Facebook but ultimately hope to provide you with resources and empower you as well.
Resources: Donate – Together Rising
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1 hr 10 min - Ep 34 God is a fascist and hell isn't real (with Andrew Jasko)
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Oh HELL yes (see what I did there?) we are talking to Andrew Jasko today about religious trauma, psychedelics, hell, healing and much more. You might need a glass of wine for this one cause we're diving real deep.
Andrew Jasko, M.Div., MA Counseling Psychology in progress, is a former Princeton Seminary educated minister. He left his religious faith and community because of the severe psychological trauma he experienced. After spending years and thousands of dollars healing his trauma and helping hundreds of people transform their lives, He is considered an expert in healing religious trauma. His clients hire him to heal and find healthy, authentic spirituality that suits them. As a religious trauma specialist and spirituality coach, He helps people heal and reclaim a healthy connection with spirituality by using trauma-informed therapeutic techniques and psychospiritual practices.
To learn more about Andrews work and to work with him:
Home - Healing Religious Trauma & Integrating Healthy Spirituality (lifeafterdogma.org)
Article mentioned in Episode: Is Evangelical Christianity’s God the Devil? - Healing Religious Trauma & Integrating Healthy Spirituality (lifeafterdogma.org)
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1 hr 9 min - Ep 33 Born Sinful (with Phill Drysdale)
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Today we're going to explore original sin. Oh yeah, shes a doozy. But dont worry, we have an amazing guest here to walk us through the mess of being born sinful.
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Phil Drysdale is a companion to those going through the painful process of deconstruction. He conducts research on those who deconstruct, has various free resources, including his podcast and offers a safe space for people to anonymously explore their deconstruction. You can reach out to Phil on Instagram with a DM!
Phil Drysdale (@phildrysdale) • Instagram photos and videos
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1 hr 3 min - Ep 32 God Loves Divorce
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Sidenote: Rachael's voice audio file got messed up so we apologize in advance for the sound quality of her voice.Â
Daphne shares her story of marriage, divorce, and leaving evangelicalism through her blog and IG platform. She is also a relationship coach for folks who are looking for support when leaving harmful situations and trying to find peace and happiness in relationships. Daphne's blog and ways to work with her can be found at the links below:Daphne | Relationship Coach (@goldendaph) • Instagram photos and videos
Golden Daph – “…I shall come forth as gold…”
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About Cheers To Leaving!
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Welcome to "Cheers to Leaving," the podcast that's all about expanding our horizons and embracing diverse perspectives. Join your hosts, Rachael and Cameron, as they embark on a new journey of…
understanding and connection.
In this revamped season, Rachael and Cameron, both who left their evangelical Christian backgrounds, are shifting the spotlight to illuminate stories that exist beyond the realm of Christianity. With an open heart and a commitment to fostering dialogue, they explore the narratives of individuals who bring unique experiences, beliefs, and perspectives to the table.
"Cheers to Leaving" is not just a departure from religion and the familiar; it's an invitation to explore the rich tapestry of human stories that may lie outside our comfort zones. Through thoughtful conversations, the hosts aim to bridge the gap between different worlds, fostering empathy, understanding, and unity.
Whether you identify with a specific faith, philosophy, or are still finding your path, this podcast invites you to pull up a chair, grab a metaphorical drink, and join the conversation. It's time to raise our glasses to leaving behind Christianity, preconceptions, embracing diversity, and celebrating the multitude of voices that make up the human experience.Â
Get ready for insightful conversations, eye-opening revelations, and a journey that promises to challenge, inspire, and leave you with a deeper appreciation for the vast tapestry of beliefs that shape our world. Welcome to the new era of "Cheers to Leaving" - where everyone's story is not just heard but celebrated. Cheers! 🥂