In Episode #190, author and journalist Sarah McCammon joins Osi to discuss her book The Exvangelicals: Loving, Living, and Leaving the White Evangelical Church. They dive into Sarah’s experiences growing up in a strict religious environment, examining how this upbringing led her to grapple with internal conflicts and ultimately reevaluate her beliefs. They also explore the psychological and emotional impacts of being raised in a rigid religious setting and consider the factors driving many to leave evangelical faith, as well as how individuals are reconstructing their belief systems in the process.

Sarah McCammon is an American journalist and a National Correspondent for National Public Radio, covering the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern regions of the United States. Her reporting focuses on political, social and cultural divides in America, including abortion and reproductive rights, the intersections of politics and religion, as well as breaking news. She previously reported for NPR Member stations in Georgia, Iowa and Nebraska.