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In this episode, we sit down with Matt Nash to hear his powerful journey from life as a pastor to fully embracing his authentic self — with Taylor Swift’s music as a guiding soundtrack along the way. Matt opens up about navigating personal crises, the role of vulnerability in healing, and the way music can create space for transformation.
Show notes:
* Taylor Swift’s acoustic performance of Out of the Woods
* Learn more about Kardia Community
* Follow Matt on Instagram
Episode chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Matt's Journey
01:04 The Adoption Journey and Discovering Taylor Swift
04:07 Music as a Lifeline During Deconstruction
06:57 The Impact of Taylor's Lyrics on Personal Growth
09:49 Breaking Free from Institutional Constraints
13:44 The Death and Rebirth of Identity
18:14 The Paradox of Liberation and Trauma in Faith
21:17 Finding Color After Deconstruction
22:00 Embracing Change and Authenticity
23:35 Creating Safe Spaces for Healing
25:22 The Intersection of Music and Spirituality
27:12 Navigating Grief and Belonging
28:55 The Power of Kindness and Empathy
30:36 The Role of Music in Social Movements
32:30 Living Authentically in a Complex World
34:18 The Journey of Disruption and Transformation
36:08 Infinite Belonging and Surrendering to Change
37:45 Finding True Self in the Wilderness
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In this episode, we sit down with Matt Nash to hear his powerful journey from life as a pastor to fully embracing his authentic self — with Taylor Swift’s music as a guiding soundtrack along the way. Matt opens up about navigating personal crises, the role of vulnerability in healing, and the way music can create space for transformation.
Show notes:
* Taylor Swift’s acoustic performance of Out of the Woods
* Learn more about Kardia Community
* Follow Matt on Instagram
Episode chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Matt's Journey
01:04 The Adoption Journey and Discovering Taylor Swift
04:07 Music as a Lifeline During Deconstruction
06:57 The Impact of Taylor's Lyrics on Personal Growth
09:49 Breaking Free from Institutional Constraints
13:44 The Death and Rebirth of Identity
18:14 The Paradox of Liberation and Trauma in Faith
21:17 Finding Color After Deconstruction
22:00 Embracing Change and Authenticity
23:35 Creating Safe Spaces for Healing
25:22 The Intersection of Music and Spirituality
27:12 Navigating Grief and Belonging
28:55 The Power of Kindness and Empathy
30:36 The Role of Music in Social Movements
32:30 Living Authentically in a Complex World
34:18 The Journey of Disruption and Transformation
36:08 Infinite Belonging and Surrendering to Change
37:45 Finding True Self in the Wilderness

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