The Deconversion Podcast

The Deconversion Podcast

By Tim Thomason and Isaac Taylor.Society & CultureReligion & SpiritualityEducationSelf-ImprovementPhilosophy
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The Deconversion Podcast episodes

  • Episode 66: Homosexuality and the Church with Brandon Flanery.

    Today, we interview writer and author Brandon Flanery who shares his experiences growing up and participating in the church as a gay Christian, and his eventual departure from evangelicalism. Brandon's bright reflections on his journey brings some very welcome hope and levity to some hard subjects.

    Article: I asked people why they’re leaving Christianity, and here’s what I heard
    Book: Stumbling: A Sassy Memoir About Coming Out of Evangelicalism 

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    59 min
  • Episode 65: Navigating Conflict.

    Today we discuss conflict, and the many different forms of it you may encounter on your deconversion journey. We also discuss the value of having goals for different forms of conflict, and our 8 step process to help you navigate verbal arguments.

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    1 hr
  • Episode 64: Does Social Media Make Deconversion Better or Worse?

    Today, we discuss the potential positive and negative impacts of social media on your deconversion journey. 

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    1 hr
  • Episode 63: Dangers of Assumption.

    We all assume things, but when we assume too much we open ourselves to bad ideas and poor decisions based in ignorance. Today, we discuss the dangers of assumptions, and how the term assumption is synonymous with faith. 

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    1 hr 3 min
  • Episode 62: Lets Talk "Christianese"

    Today, we discuss the importance of language, and how Christianity utilizes a linguistic shorthand, often referred to as "Christianese", to infuse religious meaning and messaging throughout their language. 

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    55 min
  • Episode 61: The Lies of Christian Nationalism.

    Christian Nationalism is quickly becoming a national buzzword. Today, we tackle some of this movement's most common lies regarding the nature of our country, and what it means to be American.

    The Founding Myth: Why Christian Nationalism Is Un-American by Andrew Seidel

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    1 hr 2 min
  • Episode 60: Cults, Abuse, and Neuroscience with River Wood.

    Please don't forget to subscribed to River's YouTube Channel!! It is amazing!!
    https://www.youtube.com/@riverswoodshed

    Today, we are excited to host our guest River Wood as we discuss the defining attributes of cults, the abuses they can foster, and the neuroscience behind it all.



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    1 hr 45 min
  • Episode 59: Shiny Happy People.

    Today, we tackle the hit documentary "Shiny Happy People" which recounts the story of the Duggar family, their hit tv show, and their very public downfall around their son's sexual deviancy. 

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    57 min
  • Episode 58: The Physiology of Mental Health with Therapist Kit Morgan.

    Today, we interview therapist Kit Morgan. We discuss Kit's personal story around  religious trauma, and how it can leave ingrained physiological responses. 

    https://www.instagram.com/kitmorgantherapy/


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    1 hr 19 min
  • Episode 57: Learning To Trust Yourself with Therapist Emilee Crowder.

    On today's episode, we are thrilled to have therapist Emily Crowder with us to discuss her personal story of leaving religion and the Mormon Church. We also talk about the importance of building self trust on the other side of Deconversion.


    https://www.therapywithemilee.com/

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    1 hr 21 min

About The Deconversion Podcast

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There are over 4000 recognized religions in the world. Which one are you leaving? Why are you Deconverting? Welcome to the Deconversion Podcast where we explore the experiences and challenges of…