Hello Deconstructionists

S2 E5: Star-Spangled Jesus with April Ajoy

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April Ajoy (she/her) is a content creator and podcast host who uses humor to shine light on harmful, toxic, and sometimes just weird traits of American Evangelicalism. After growing up an evangelist’s kid entrenched in Christian Nationalism and working in conservative Christian media, she saw the harm caused firsthand. Still a Christian, she uses her platform to expose the dangers of Christian Nationalism while promoting a more inclusive faith. She’s been married to Beecher for 10 years and they have two daughters together.


In this episode we talk about:

  • April’s book Star-Spangled Jesus: Leaving Christian Nationalism and Finding a True Faith (which you can pre-order here!)
  • America Say Jesus Tour
  • Her father’s death and her brother coming out as gay sparked her shifting beliefs and deconstruction 
  • Being Christian and voting Democrat (and how voting Republican doesn’t actually save babies…)
  • If you’re coming out of Christian Nationalism, look back at the words of Jesus

    • Connect with April:

    • Instagram
    • TikTok
    • Listen to her America Say Jesus clip here
    • Pre-order April’s book: Star-Spangled Jesus

      • Learn more about Content Warning Event and register here! And check out the list of amazing collaborators here.

      Connect with Maggie:

      • Instagram
      • Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠
      • Join the conversation on discord
      • Visit ⁠dauntless.fm⁠ for more content

        • Learn more about Amy's music:

        • Website
        • Foray Music
        • Instagram


          • This is a Dauntless Media Collective Podcast. Visit dauntless.fm for more content.

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