The Unlearning Curve

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  • 43 - How to Become a Saint

    43 - How to Become a Saint

     

    The Unlearning Curve Podcast

    Copyright 2025 - Stuart Delony & Karl Forehand

    While many of us yearn for truth and understanding, the systems we participate in often prevent us from attaining genuine freedom in our everyday lives. As we move away from organized religion, we begin to recognize patterns. We believe that addressing many of these challenges requires us to examine all aspects of our lives, including:

    * Toxic Leaders

    * Toxic/Dangerous Organizations

    * Our Mental Well-Being

    * The Things We Learn on the Journey

    Regardless of your belief system, we encourage you to unlearn anything that doesn’t benefit you. This will lead to healing and uncover a new way forward!

    JD Forehand is the son of a preacher and an overseas educator. Stuart Delony is a former pastor, podcaster, and blogger for the Snarky Faith community. Karl Forehand is a former pastor who runs The Desert Sanctuary, a home for spiritual nomads, with his wife, Laura.

    Disclaimer: We view ourselves as practitioners on a journey of discovery rather than as experts. While we strive to share our experiences and the lessons we’re unlearning transparently, we will also refer you to professionals when necessary. Trusted guides will arrive when you need them.

    Feel free to convey your thoughts, concerns, and necessary corrections to Karl ([email protected]) or Stuart ([email protected]). Additionally, visit our Facebook page, The Unlearning Curve.

    34 min
  • 42 - Christian Shame and Religious Trauma

    42 - Christian Shame and Religious Trauma

    Referencing: Alison Downie (2022), Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, PA 15705, USA  Christian Shame and Religious Trauma

     

     

    The Unlearning Curve Podcast

    Copyright 2025 - Stuart Delony & Karl Forehand

    While many of us yearn for truth and understanding, the systems we participate in often prevent us from attaining genuine freedom in our everyday lives. As we move away from organized religion, we begin to recognize patterns. We believe that addressing many of these challenges requires us to examine all aspects of our lives, including:

    * Toxic Leaders

    * Toxic/Dangerous Organizations

    * Our Mental Well-Being

    * The Things We Learn on the Journey

    Regardless of your belief system, we encourage you to unlearn anything that doesn’t benefit you. This will lead to healing and uncover a new way forward!

    JD Forehand is the son of a preacher and an overseas educator. Stuart Delony is a former pastor, podcaster, and blogger for the Snarky Faith community. Karl Forehand is a former pastor who runs The Desert Sanctuary, a home for spiritual nomads, with his wife, Laura.

    Disclaimer: We view ourselves as practitioners on a journey of discovery rather than as experts. While we strive to share our experiences and the lessons we’re unlearning transparently, we will also refer you to professionals when necessary. Trusted guides will arrive when you need them.

    Feel free to convey your thoughts, concerns, and necessary corrections to Karl ([email protected]) or Stuart ([email protected]). Additionally, visit our Facebook page, The Unlearning Curve.

     

    26 min
  • 41 - The Feeder Kink

    41 - The Feeder Kink

     

    The Unlearning Curve Podcast

    Copyright 2025 - Stuart Delony & Karl Forehand

    While many of us yearn for truth and understanding, the systems we participate in often prevent us from attaining genuine freedom in our everyday lives. As we move away from organized religion, we begin to recognize patterns. We believe that addressing many of these challenges requires us to examine all aspects of our lives, including:

    * Toxic Leaders

    * Toxic/Dangerous Organizations

    * Our Mental Well-Being

    * The Things We Learn on the Journey

    Regardless of your belief system, we encourage you to unlearn anything that doesn’t benefit you. This will lead to healing and uncover a new way forward!

    JD Forehand is the son of a preacher and an overseas educator. Stuart Delony is a former pastor, podcaster, and blogger for the Snarky Faith community. Karl Forehand is a former pastor who runs The Desert Sanctuary, a home for spiritual nomads, with his wife, Laura.

    Disclaimer: We view ourselves as practitioners on a journey of discovery rather than as experts. While we strive to share our experiences and the lessons we’re unlearning transparently, we will also refer you to professionals when necessary. Trusted guides will arrive when you need them.

    Feel free to convey your thoughts, concerns, and necessary corrections to Karl ([email protected]) or Stuart ([email protected]). Additionally, visit our Facebook page, The Unlearning Curve.

     

    27 min
  • 40 - Why did the Elephant Cross the Road

    40 - Why did the Elephant Cross the Road?

     

    The Unlearning Curve Podcast

    Copyright 2025 - Stuart Delony & Karl Forehand

    While many of us yearn for truth and understanding, the systems we participate in often prevent us from attaining genuine freedom in our everyday lives. As we move away from organized religion, we begin to recognize patterns. We believe that addressing many of these challenges requires us to examine all aspects of our lives, including:

    * Toxic Leaders

    * Toxic/Dangerous Organizations

    * Our Mental Well-Being

    * The Things We Learn on the Journey

    Regardless of your belief system, we encourage you to unlearn anything that doesn’t benefit you. This will lead to healing and uncover a new way forward!

    JD Forehand is the son of a preacher and an overseas educator. Stuart Delony is a former pastor, podcaster, and blogger for the Snarky Faith community. Karl Forehand is a former pastor who runs The Desert Sanctuary, a home for spiritual nomads, with his wife, Laura.

    Disclaimer: We view ourselves as practitioners on a journey of discovery rather than as experts. While we strive to share our experiences and the lessons we’re unlearning transparently, we will also refer you to professionals when necessary. Trusted guides will arrive when you need them.

    Feel free to convey your thoughts, concerns, and necessary corrections to Karl ([email protected]) or Stuart ([email protected]). Additionally, visit our Facebook page, The Unlearning Curve.

    32 min
  • 39 - We Need People, Not God

    The Unlearning Curve Podcast

    Copyright 2025 - Stuart Delony & Karl Forehand

    While many of us yearn for truth and understanding, the systems we participate in often prevent us from attaining genuine freedom in our everyday lives. As we move away from organized religion, we begin to recognize patterns. We believe that addressing many of these challenges requires us to examine all aspects of our lives, including:

    * Toxic Leaders

    * Toxic/Dangerous Organizations

    * Our Mental Well-Being

    * The Things We Learn on the Journey

    Regardless of your belief system, we encourage you to unlearn anything that doesn’t benefit you. This will lead to healing and uncover a new way forward!

    JD Forehand is the son of a preacher and an overseas educator. Stuart Delony is a former pastor, podcaster, and blogger for the Snarky Faith community. Karl Forehand is a former pastor who runs The Desert Sanctuary, a home for spiritual nomads, with his wife, Laura.

    Disclaimer: We view ourselves as practitioners on a journey of discovery rather than as experts. While we strive to share our experiences and the lessons we’re unlearning transparently, we will also refer you to professionals when necessary. Trusted guides will arrive when you need them.

    Feel free to convey your thoughts, concerns, and necessary corrections to Karl ([email protected]) or Stuart ([email protected]). Additionally, visit our Facebook page, The Unlearning Curve.

     

    34 min
  • 38 - Discipline is Teaching

    The Unlearning Curve Podcast

    Copyright 2025 - Stuart Delony & Karl Forehand

    While many of us yearn for truth and understanding, the systems we participate in often prevent us from attaining genuine freedom in our everyday lives. As we move away from organized religion, we begin to recognize patterns. We believe that addressing many of these challenges requires us to examine all aspects of our lives, including:

    * Toxic Leaders

    * Toxic/Dangerous Organizations

    * Our Mental Well-Being

    * The Things We Learn on the Journey

    Regardless of your belief system, we encourage you to unlearn anything that doesn’t benefit you. This will lead to healing and uncover a new way forward!

    JD Forehand is the son of a preacher and an overseas educator. Stuart Delony is a former pastor, podcaster, and blogger for the Snarky Faith community. Karl Forehand is a former pastor who runs The Desert Sanctuary, a home for spiritual nomads, with his wife, Laura.

    Disclaimer: We view ourselves as practitioners on a journey of discovery rather than as experts. While we strive to share our experiences and the lessons we’re unlearning transparently, we will also refer you to professionals when necessary. Trusted guides will arrive when you need them.

    Feel free to convey your thoughts, concerns, and necessary corrections to Karl ([email protected]) or Stuart ([email protected]). Additionally, visit our Facebook page, The Unlearning Curve.

     

    33 min
  • 37 - Behavior as Communication

    The Unlearning Curve Podcast

    Copyright 2025 - Stuart Delony & Karl Forehand

    While many of us yearn for truth and understanding, the systems we participate in often prevent us from attaining genuine freedom in our everyday lives. As we move away from organized religion, we begin to recognize patterns. We believe that addressing many of these challenges requires us to examine all aspects of our lives, including:

    * Toxic Leaders

    * Toxic/Dangerous Organizations

    * Our Mental Well-Being

    * The Things We Learn on the Journey

    Regardless of your belief system, we encourage you to unlearn anything that doesn’t benefit you. This will lead to healing and uncover a new way forward!

    JD Forehand is the son of a preacher and an overseas educator. Stuart Delony is a former pastor, podcaster, and blogger for the Snarky Faith community. Karl Forehand is a former pastor who runs The Desert Sanctuary, a home for spiritual nomads, with his wife, Laura.

    Disclaimer: We view ourselves as practitioners on a journey of discovery rather than as experts. While we strive to share our experiences and the lessons we’re unlearning transparently, we will also refer you to professionals when necessary. Trusted guides will arrive when you need them.

    Feel free to convey your thoughts, concerns, and necessary corrections to Karl ([email protected]) or Stuart ([email protected]). Additionally, visit our Facebook page, The Unlearning Curve.

     

    35 min
  • 36 - Beliefs as Assumptions

    Aren't all our beliefs just assumptions? 

     

    The Unlearning Curve Podcast

    Copyright 2025 - Stuart Delony & Karl Forehand

    While many of us yearn for truth and understanding, the systems we participate in often prevent us from attaining genuine freedom in our everyday lives. As we move away from organized religion, we begin to recognize patterns. We believe that addressing many of these challenges requires us to examine all aspects of our lives, including:

    * Toxic Leaders

    * Toxic/Dangerous Organizations

    * Our Mental Well-Being

    * The Things We Learn on the Journey

    Regardless of your belief system, we encourage you to unlearn anything that doesn’t benefit you. This will lead to healing and uncover a new way forward!

    JD Forehand is the son of a preacher and an overseas educator. Stuart Delony is a former pastor, podcaster, and blogger for the Snarky Faith community. Karl Forehand is a former pastor who runs The Desert Sanctuary, a home for spiritual nomads, with his wife, Laura.

    Disclaimer: We view ourselves as practitioners on a journey of discovery rather than as experts. While we strive to share our experiences and the lessons we’re unlearning transparently, we will also refer you to professionals when necessary. Trusted guides will arrive when you need them.

    Feel free to convey your thoughts, concerns, and necessary corrections to Karl ([email protected]) or Stuart ([email protected]). Additionally, visit our Facebook page, The Unlearning Curve.

     

    35 min
  • 35 - Trump and Epstein

    This is our Miscellaneos category where we riff about whatever is on our minds. Today, it's the dynamic duo of depraved rich guys.

     

    The Unlearning Curve Podcast

    Copyright 2025 - Stuart Delony & Karl Forehand

    While many of us yearn for truth and understanding, the systems we participate in often prevent us from attaining genuine freedom in our everyday lives. As we move away from organized religion, we begin to recognize patterns. We believe that addressing many of these challenges requires us to examine all aspects of our lives, including:

    * Toxic Leaders

    * Toxic/Dangerous Organizations

    * Our Mental Well-Being

    * The Things We Learn on the Journey

    Regardless of your belief system, we encourage you to unlearn anything that doesn’t benefit you. This will lead to healing and uncover a new way forward!

    JD Forehand is the son of a preacher and an overseas educator. Stuart Delony is a former pastor, podcaster, and blogger for the Snarky Faith community. Karl Forehand is a former pastor who runs The Desert Sanctuary, a home for spiritual nomads, with his wife, Laura.

    Disclaimer: We view ourselves as practitioners on a journey of discovery rather than as experts. While we strive to share our experiences and the lessons we’re unlearning transparently, we will also refer you to professionals when necessary. Trusted guides will arrive when you need them.

    Feel free to convey your thoughts, concerns, and necessary corrections to Karl ([email protected]) or Stuart ([email protected]). Additionally, visit our Facebook page, The Unlearning Curve.

     

    48 min
  • 34 - Tragedy at Camp Mystic

    Tragedy at Camp Mystic was something that didn't have to happen. Evangelical Christians have lost the plot to care for the vulnerable!

     

    The Unlearning Curve Podcast

    Copyright 2025 - Stuart Delony & Karl Forehand

    While many of us yearn for truth and understanding, the systems we participate in often prevent us from attaining genuine freedom in our everyday lives. As we move away from organized religion, we begin to recognize patterns. We believe that addressing many of these challenges requires us to examine all aspects of our lives, including:

    * Toxic Leaders

    * Toxic/Dangerous Organizations

    * Our Mental Well-Being

    * The Things We Learn on the Journey

    Regardless of your belief system, we encourage you to unlearn anything that doesn’t benefit you. This will lead to healing and uncover a new way forward!

    JD Forehand is the son of a preacher and an overseas educator. Stuart Delony is a former pastor, podcaster, and blogger for the Snarky Faith community. Karl Forehand is a former pastor who runs The Desert Sanctuary, a home for spiritual nomads, with his wife, Laura.

    Disclaimer: We view ourselves as practitioners on a journey of discovery rather than as experts. While we strive to share our experiences and the lessons we’re unlearning transparently, we will also refer you to professionals when necessary. Trusted guides will arrive when you need them.

    Feel free to convey your thoughts, concerns, and necessary corrections to Karl ([email protected]) or Stuart ([email protected]). Additionally, visit our Facebook page, The Unlearning Curve.

     

    31 min

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