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Reframing the Holidays Beyond Religion


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When you and your family have spent your lives rooted in a particular religious tradition only to realize that your tradition does not openly welcome, support, and affirm your LGBTQ+ child or family member, it can be devastating. As a result, many parents end up leaving church. Some leave because of a lack of support, some because the church leaders and community shunned them or turned against them, some because they have a complete crisis of faith, unable to reconcile their love and support of their queer kids with the theological teachings of the church, leaving religion and faith behind altogether. Then the holiday season comes around, with various celebrations and traditions combining family and religion, and it can be overwhelming, confusing, and frustrating to know how to honor these traditions and engage in celebrations with a sense of meaning and authenticity. This week In the Den, Sara talks with Brittney Hartley, author of No Nonsense Spirituality, about possible ways to reframe the holidays beyond religion. 


Special Guest: Brittney Hartley


Brittney Hartley is an Atheist Spiritual Director at No Nonsense Spirituality. She has a Masters Degree in Theology with a focus in the Future of American Religion. She is the author of the book No Nonsense Spirituality: All the Tools No Faith Required. 



Links from the Show:


  • Get No Nonsense Spirituality here: https://nononsensespirituality.com/book 
  • Find Britt’s resources here: https://stan.store/nononsensespirituality 
  • Britt on IG: https://www.instagram.com/nononsensespirituality/ 
  • No Nonsense Spirituality on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nononsensespirituality 
  • Join Mama Dragons today: www.mamadragons.org 


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