The Divorcing Religion Podcast

David Fitzgerald - Jesus Isn’t Real
Divorced: Southern Baptist Christianity

Author David Fitzgerald is an award-winning writer, historical researcher, and atheist activist who lectures internationally at universities and secular events, and is a frequent guest on many podcasts. 

David has been a passionate advocate for atheism, civil rights, counter-apologetics, and secular humanism his entire adult life. He is best known for his books Nailed, and The Complete Heretic's Guide to Western Religion, including Jesus: Mything in Action. David’s latest book is PLAYING GOD: An Evolutionary History of World Religion, Volumes 1-3.

In this episode, David shares that what we formerly knew about the origins and founders of world religions has been turned on its head – and that Jesus, Moses, Mohammed, and Buddha never existed in the first place!
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Website: http://davidfitzgerald.org/

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Eric Skwarczynski - Preacher Boys: Exposing the IFB
DIVORCED: Independent Fundamental Baptist, Christianity

CW: Child abuse

Eric Skwarczynski is an ex-fundamentalist on a mission to shed light on the darker sides of high-control religious environments. As the host of the Preacher Boys podcast, he interviews survivors, experts, and authors on topics such as trauma recovery, mental health, power dynamics, fundamentalist thinking, and relationships.

Today Eric shares about his experiences growing up in an IFB family and school, including why he left the IFB – and eventually divorced religion altogether. He also shares some of the pushback he receives for his work as a podcast host exposing IFB abuse.

Eric's work has been featured in the Peacock documentary Shadowland and news outlets like CBC. He also appeared in the four-part documentary series Let Us Prey: A Ministry of Scandals, now streaming on Max.
FIND ERIC: https://www.preacherboyspodcast.com/

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Richard A. Kiers - Christian Cult Survivor
Divorced: Fundamentalist Christianity

CW: Brief mention of CSA and suicidality

My guest today is author and cult survivor Richard A. Kiers. Richard was born in Canada to Dutch parents. When he was 10, Richard’s parents joined a Group called "The Move" and relocated their family to a commune in British Columbia in 1972. 

It turned out that The Move was a cult, led by Sam Fife, which at one time had over 40,000 members. Richard wrote a book about his cult experiences called Swindled by Faith: A Time for Reconciliation. He also has a private FB group for cult survivors, called Silent Voices, and he is working on a podcast by the same name.

In Richard’s own words: I lived there for only a few short years when I realized I had to leave or die. I have spent the rest of my life learning to be me.
FIND RICHARD
https://www.facebook.com/rkiers
Richard’s book: https://www.amazon.ca/Swindled-Faith-Reconciliation-Richard-Kiers/dp/0228815088

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Phil Zuckerman - Exploring Secularism

Phil Zuckerman is a sociology and secular studies professor at Pitzer College in Claremont, California. 
Phil founded the first Secular Studies department in the United States in 2011. Secular Studies is an interdisciplinary program focusing on manifestations of the secular in societies and cultures, past and present. 

Today Phil shares his own experiences with secularism. We also discuss differences between American, French, and Scandinavian concepts of secular and religious life, and what it means to be a moral person. 

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https://philzuckerman.com/

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Elayna Love - From Sex Toxic to Sex Positive

DIVORCED: Mormonism

CW: DV, Sexuality

Elayna Love left a sex-toxic environment for a sex positive one. She is an ex-Mormon turned stripper, phone sex operator, and OnlyFans creator. Elayna coaches her clients on releasing religious shame, uncovering their desires, and understanding boundaries and consent. 

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Facebook.com/elaynalovexxx
Linktr.ee/elaynalove

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Sacha Mardou - Healing after the JWs

DIVORCED: Jehovah's Witnesses

Sacha Mardou is a British cartoonist and long-form graphic novelist who makes a home in St Louis, Missouri with her husband and teenage daughter. She began making comics after getting her BA in English Literature from the University of Wales in 1998. Working in both fiction and autobiography, Mardou’s comics explore interior experiences such as mental illness, emotional dynamics within families, her religious upbringing in the Jehovah's Witnesses and healing from trauma through therapy. Her new book is called 'Past Tense: Facing Family Secrets and Finding Myself in Therapy' is available now wherever books are sold.

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@Mardou_Draws (on Instagram)
@sachamardou (on Facebook)
https://www.mardouville.com/
https://ifscomics.com/

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Betsy Nuismer - Relationships

DIVORCED: Christian fundamentalism

BETSY NUISMER - MA, LPC, Certified EFT Therapist, attained her Masters degree in 2014 and became a marriage therapy specialist. She and her husband, Scott, own a private practice called Hope Heals Counseling. They also run a nonprofit called West Michigan Marriage Center. Together, they aim to help those who lack the access or ability to attend marriage therapy. 

I love this statement from Betsy: One of the best parts of my work is when I get to see couples move from the pain of disconnection into the feeling of trust, hope and love - with their most significant person. 

In this episode, Betsy shares the pain of questioning and releasing cherished beliefs and why authenticity is so important in relationships.

FIND BETSY:
WestMichiganMarriageCenter.com
Information about EFT:
https://www.eftresourcecenter.com/emotionally-focused-therapy-eft


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Lia Dugal - Calvary Chapel Survivor
Divorced: Fundamentalist Christianity

CW: Suicidality, abuse.

My guest today is actress and entrepreneur Lia Dugal. Lia’s experiences with religious trauma occurred while she attended Calvary Chapel in the USA. 

In her continued efforts to help unwind the effects of trauma, she has created a short film called “I Am Fine,” inspired by the suicide of a queer friend who was shamed by Christian beliefs. By sharing her story, Lia hopes to shed light on practices that have wounded many and been hidden for too long. 

In this episode, Lia provides some background information on Calvary Chapel, as well as sharing her own experiences and the motivation behind her film.

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www.cafegirlproductionsinc.com
Personal instagram: @bornagainwiccan
Business instagram: @CafeGirl11  

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Mick Larson - WWJD on Election Day
Divorced: Christianity

CW: Politics, reproductive rights

Mick Larson is a documentary film producer and director. His work is focused on social justice, politics, religion & evolutionary psychology. 

Today we discuss three of Mick’s documentaries:

What Would Jesus Do On Election Day?" The series is currently available at www.wwjd.vote and will soon be available on Amazon and Apple streaming platforms. Given the upcoming election in the USA, I recommend watching this series immediately and sharing it with the conservative Christians in your life. 

"America's Abortion Fetish: Conservatives Need to Control Women and Uphold Patriarchy." This documentary examines conservatives’ use of the fetus as a trojan horse to control women’s sexuality and reproductive rights. The trailer can be viewed at www.abortionfetish.com

"Alpha God," based on the book "Alpha God" by Dr. Hector Garcia, exploring why God is male and the historical ramifications of this creator male God. You can watch the trailer at www.alphagod.world

Websites
www.micklarson.org
www.wwjd.vote
www.abortionfetish.com
www.alphagod.world
(https://youtu.be/Wqe69IqWoBE)
https://open.spotify.com/show/63ipaIalDU8qImWImZY15q?si=c4ab404447ae4e40

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Andreya Jones, Ph.D., LCSW, CST - From MK to Sex Therapist
Divorced: Fundamentalist Christianity

CW: CSA, sexuality, and Purity Culture

Andreya grew up in a conservative, evangelical community and was an MK in Papua New Guinea and Senegal, West Africa. Andreya has a doctorate in clinical sexology, is a licensed clinical social worker, and is an AASECT-certified sex therapist who owns a private practice in Pennsylvania. 

In the process of deconstructing from Christian evangelicalism and becoming the person she was meant to be, Andreya decided to devote her time and energy to helping other women who have had similar experiences. 

Passionate about helping clients navigate their relationships, sexuality, and pleasure, Andreya has recently completed a book about purity culture and female sexuality, written for therapists who work with women from this specific population. 

Andreya has the privilege of living with and loving her two rambunctious kids, bulldog, and wife. 
FIND ANDREYA:
www.andreyajonescounseling.com
https://www.facebook.com/andreyajonescounseling/

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