In this special Pride Month episode of Whiplash, Max and Emma sit down with Evelyn Lundy, cohost of the podcast Leave, Laugh, Love, to talk about queer awakening, Catholic deconstruction, and what happens when faith communities can’t hold the fullness of who we are. Evelyn shares her journey from youth group devotion to Franciscan University, where a mix of theology classes, queer Catholic classmates, and a whole lot of fundamentalism led her to start questioning everything. It's a conversation filled with honesty, laughter, and a few eyebrow-raising stories—yes, including Catholic monarchists.But this episode is also about reclaiming what was left out. Emma puts on her “history hat” to lead a deep dive into the roots of Pride Month, tracing the stories, resistance, and erasure that shaped our understanding of queerness and liberation. Together, we reflect on what it means to unlearn harmful theology, remember queer history, and take pride in becoming who we are. Whether you're in the church, out of it, or still sorting things out—this one’s for you.