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This week Rachael and Molly talk about Church Camp! We touch on purity culture (cause how could you not), super cult like shit that happened but it was normal to us, worship camp sessions, "coming of age" ceremonies (ew) and other fun culty things!

This is Molly's first episode as my new cohost! She will be with us for as long as she likes and I'm super excited to have her. She was in Ep 9 "Healthy Hoe" if you want to go back and listen! She is an ex-missionary kid and exvangelical. She is a massage therapist. She is currently studying pelvic floor therapy with a focus on female sexuality and pleasure!
Find Molly on Instagram @molly.crino
Website: Book a massage with Molly Crino LMT | Louisville KY 40217 (massagebook.com)

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George Azar is here to promote his upcoming book My Gay Church Days which releases on February 14th 2022 and share his story with us.Find George at www.mygaychurchdays.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mygaychurchdays/--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cheerstoleaving/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cheerstoleaving/support

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Collaborating with the Deconversion Therapy pod in this Bonus episode! We talk about our individual stories, purity culture, being 'good', non denominational church's as well as porn and masturbation!

To find out more about Deconversion Therapy: https://www.deconversiontherapypodcast.com/

Heavens Gates and Hells Flames video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njG9P0JvzyI

Full Porn post on the blog! https://cheerstoleaving.wordpress.com/

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Honestly let’s talk about the amount of crimes committed in the Christian agenda and in the name of the good Lord, but also the “voices” are concerning…let’s hear about crusades, crimes in the name of Jesus, and some weird ass Facebook posts…

Show notes and references:
https://www.cairn.info/revue-francaise-d-etudes-americaines-2006-4-page-107.htm
https://www.history.com/topics/middle-ages/crusades

“[Christian nationalists] see it in cataclysmic terms: This is the moment, and God’s going to judge us,” “When you paint it in existential terms like that, a lot of people feel justified to carry out acts of violence in the name of their faith.” -Elizabeth Neumann, a former top official at the Department of Homeland Security who resigned from Trump administration in April 2020.

And last but definitely not least: https://globalgrind.com/1953770/6-crazy-crimes-committed-in-the-name-religion-list/

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My thoughts on the 2006 film jesus camp. WTFFFF 

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"There is a lot of psychological damage that follows when people are trained not to trust themselves"
-Valerie Tarico, child psychologist

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TW: Rape. Having a chat with my sister about growing up in an evangelical household and how they kept us from talking and seeing each other for a few years because she “was rebelling against god.” We also talk about ghosts, reincarnation, Christianity equals control, and how sexual oppression will stunt you for years. Come along for the ride! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cheerstoleaving/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cheerstoleaving/support

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Well, the title is pretty self explanatory. I feel compelled to share my story to reduce the stigma surrounding abortion as well as bring awareness and hopefully help other women who have had one to feel better about it or safe to share their own stories. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cheerstoleaving/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cheerstoleaving/support

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Were you ever told your ear ache was the result of satan keeping you from hearing Gods word? Did you ever have a sinus infection as a child and were told that snot smell was your intuition that evil spirits were around? Well you’ve come to the right place cause SAME. My special guest Jennifer and I are talking about mental health and all the crazy shit surrounding it when it comes to the church. You’re not crazy bb just indoctrinated! Jennifer French is a mental health counselor with a specialty in cultic studies and religious trauma, located in Los Angeles and working with clients across the U.S. She will graduate in January 2022 with a Masters in the Psychology of Coercive Control from Salford University in the UK. Jennifer was herself in a group of high control, high demand (aka. cult) that was a mystical Christian based group called the Centers of Light or the Order of Christ/Sophia, located in cities across the United States. Jennifer is also the host of the Project Hope Podcast, for families and friends with a loved one in a group of high control / high demand. If you are interested in hearing more about the story of how Jennifer got into her cult and then left 11 years later, you will find these in episodes 1 and 2. https://www.jennifer-french.com/projecthopepodcast Follow Jennifer on social media at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennifer.french.jfh/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jennifermonica.holcomb YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr6Ufd0I7My6dumbTpQwn8A/playlists Website: Jennifer-French.com

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I just want to apologize for the quality of the audio for this particular episode. We were having major internet issues. Anyway! Speaking with my long time friend and fellow exvangelical Candace about finding community outside of the church. We also touch on subjects like evolution/creationism, the 5 stages of grief and how that feels a lot like deconstructing. Come along for the ride!

You can find Candace on Twitter https://twitter.com/candaceladd

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We have something to say about sexuality and the evangelical church. Did your parents give you “the talk” without actually talking about sex? Did you struggle with learning sex education and figuring out sexual encounters that DIDNT end in marriage in your 20's? Cool. Us too. Let’s talk about it. Pour yourself a drink and let’s talk about all things sex.

Special Guest: Molly Crino
You can find Molly on Instagram @ molly.crino & co-host of blazedth0tz_pdcst

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