Forgive Me Father

SEASON 2 IS LIVE! Stepping in The Confession Booth for a 2 parter is Tucker Winstanley to talk about doubt and how it can be hushed in church culture. We discuss the fears of expressing doubt, the health of doubt, and how to be a great friend to someone who has doubts in their faith. If you want to reach out to Tucker to talk more or need a safe space to discuss your doubts, his email is [email protected]. Please like and follow on Facebook, Instagram and wherever you listen to podcasts!

AJ pops in The Confession Booth but she's here to stay! AJ Brannan is joining me as a co-host heading into season 2, giving a yin to my yang, a zig to the zag. Listen in as she gives her story, how we know each other, and what we are looking forward to in Season 2 when it inevitably debuts!

SEASON FINALE! Hannah is in The Confession Booth to discuss legalism and perfectionism. The pressure we put on ourselves and the pressure by the church can sometimes cause a constant feeling of failure or not being enough. Hannah shares her past and experiences and advises how we can better embrace a peaceful imperfection! Due to professional reasons, Hannah can't share her private information but you are free to message me at the podcast pages on Instagram and Facebook and I can relay any questions or comments for her!

The things we learn can be great tools to teach those who are younger than us or could go through something similar. Baba is in The Confession Booth this week to discuss his walk with God and how that has helped him in being a youth pastor, teaching younger kids through both wisdom and example to a genuine faith. Baba is available to continue this conversation through email at [email protected] and even has a Youtube page, Baba Penn-Timity! And as always I'm free to talk as well at the podcast Instagram @_forgivemefather or on Facebook at Forgive Me Father Podcast!

How can we believe that we are fearfully and wonderfully made when certain body parts are pointed out like they're sin itself? Olivia sits down in The Confession Booth to talk about how good intention modesty created lasting harmful body image struggles. We discuss what hurt us the most, how to create a healthier teaching of modesty, and how we were unqualified to shop at Abercrombie & Fitch. Olivia is free to continue the conversation on her Instagram @locaaliv and as always I'm free to talk as while over at the podcast Instagram @_forgivemefather or on the Facebook page Forgive Me Father Podcast!

Can you drink and still have God first in your life? Do drugs make you less than other Christians? Robert is in The Confession booth to discuss how his life has been affected by drugs and alcohol, and how they play a role in how he lives as a Christian now. We discuss how much is too much, breaking the chain, and much more this week! Robert is available through Facebook at Robert Mullins and his email is [email protected]

We all have questions that go against what we may have first believed or been told. Blake is in The Confession Booth to discuss why those questions need to be asked. There's nothing better than a clear conscience and to get there we need to ask the questions that are unclear to us about church, God, or society. Through honesty and courage to speak up, we can find the clarity that we need, whether that's in a church or otherwise!

Jordan sits in The Confession Booth to talk about her battles with mental health and her fight to keep God first. We talk about how "Just pray about it" cannot be a one size fix all for those who struggle with depression, anxiety and more. Being a heart with ears is the best way to love someone as Christ would, and Jordan does a great job sharing her own stories and giving advice to those who want to walk with God in the midst of dark personal times! She is available for messaging and talking more on Instagram at jojoalamo94 and her email is [email protected] for anyone who needs advice or a safe space to talk about their own experiences!

Jacqueline Rhodes is a dear friend of mine with the sweetest daughter you've ever seen. But having a child out of wedlock comes with its own struggles, and the church is no exception. Jac bravely discusses how her religious family reacted, how she felt walking into a church with a child but no ring, and gives some great advice for how church goers can love without judging past sins. You can contact her through facebook at Jacqueline Rhodes or email her at [email protected] if you have more questions or need a safe space to talk!

Unlearning ways of thinking about God and church is never an easy task, especially if they are unhealthy rules we lived by. Scot is in The Confession Booth to talk about deconstructing those thoughts and traditions and talks about reconstructing his relationship with God in a way that is his own authentic faith! He writes for Roanokestar.com, a online newspaper, so check out his articles/essays there and feel free to comment! He is also available through email at [email protected] to talk more about deconstruction or to share your story with him!