In the Confession Booth this week is Patty Mata aka Jesus Ate Too. We talk about turning society expectations and judgments on body image into a healthy perspective to love self. Patty shares how to shift our perspectives, I get vulnerable with

The Toxicity of Constant Positivity - Part II

Oct 22nd, 2021 46m 35s

Part 2 with our friend Katie Grimes! We've got the advice portion as well as a little something extra for you long time fans - a rant from yours truly about Pitbull and DJ Khaled. Come listen to us wrap things up nicely then unravel out of char

The Toxicity of Constant Positivity - Part I

Oct 7th, 2021 47m 56s

Being positive when things are going poorly is a great quality, but too much positivity can become dismissive. Katie Grimes is in The Confession Booth this week and next to discuss the dangers of Toxic Positivity. We discuss the dangers of alwa

When Inclusive Churches Have Exclusive Friendships

Sep 30th, 2021 1h 23m

A sense of community is one of the greatest strengths to any group of people and church is no exception. It can be great for holding each other accountable and growing together, but does that Christian love stay when someone leaves Christianity

I Am Who I Am, With or Without God

Aug 12th, 2021 1h 9m

"If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation..." but does that mean we have to lose our sense of self? Cat Castillo is in the Confession Booth to discuss her journey to embracing her true self and authenticity, even though it meant leaving chu

Is Toxic Masculinity Poisoning Pure Church?

Jul 29th, 2021 1h 38m

What does it mean to be a man of God? Well, the men God chose and the ones society tells us to be are in contrast. DeZavier Dewberry sits in the Confession Booth this week to tell us his experiences with a toxic standard of men. We discuss how

Misconceptions & Misunderstandings of "Mormon Church"

Jul 22nd, 2021 1h 15m

We got a long one but a very important one - this is why we do the show. Fresh in The Confession Booth is Caroline Seal - a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She helps us understand the church better, pushing away the s

Apostolic to Atheist Agnostic part 2

Jul 15th, 2021 47m 59s

Jermaine and Erin Cort continue our conversation of the deconversion from Christianity. The struggles of telling friends, keeping friendships, and the hindsight perspective are all on full display during this week's episode! If anyone has quest

Apostolic to Atheist Agnostic part 1

Jul 8th, 2021 47m 9s

Jermaine and Erin step in the Confession Booth this week to discuss going from a devout Christian life and way of thinking to one that questions the existence of any higher power. Join us as we discuss our first jobs, changing perspectives, and

A Date With Doubt pt. 2

Jul 2nd, 2021 42m 40s

Part 2! This week we dive into the nitty-gritty of Tucker's doubt, leaving church culture, and his advice for those who have their own doubts. Listen along as we discuss how to best talk about doubt between friends in a way that isn't dismissiv

A Date with Doubt pt. 1

Jun 24th, 2021 40m 55s

SEASON 2 IS LIVE! Stepping in The Confession Booth for a 2 parter is Tucker Winstanley to talk about doubt and how it can be hushed in church culture. We discuss the fears of expressing doubt, the health of doubt, and how to be a great friend t

New Year, New Season, New...Host??

Jan 12th, 2021 59m 14s

AJ pops in The Confession Booth but she's here to stay! AJ Brannan is joining me as a co-host heading into season 2, giving a yin to my yang, a zig to the zag. Listen in as she gives her story, how we know each other, and what we are looking fo

Church's Pressure to Peaceful Imperfection

Dec 3rd, 2020 1h 16m

SEASON FINALE! Hannah is in The Confession Booth to discuss legalism and perfectionism. The pressure we put on ourselves and the pressure by the church can sometimes cause a constant feeling of failure or not being enough. Hannah shares her pas

Teaching the New Generation with Our Old Struggles

Nov 19th, 2020 54m 55s

The things we learn can be great tools to teach those who are younger than us or could go through something similar. Baba is in The Confession Booth this week to discuss his walk with God and how that has helped him in being a youth pastor, tea

Body Image Struggles From Modesty Teachings

Nov 12th, 2020 55m 47s

How can we believe that we are fearfully and wonderfully made when certain body parts are pointed out like they're sin itself? Olivia sits down in The Confession Booth to talk about how good intention modesty created lasting harmful body image

Sobered View of Life and God

Nov 6th, 2020 1h 1m

Can you drink and still have God first in your life? Do drugs make you less than other Christians? Robert is in The Confession booth to discuss how his life has been affected by drugs and alcohol, and how they play a role in how he lives as a C

Self-Awareness: Foggy Questions to Clear Conscience

Oct 29th, 2020 59m 55s

We all have questions that go against what we may have first believed or been told. Blake is in The Confession Booth to discuss why those questions need to be asked. There's nothing better than a clear conscience and to get there we need to ask

The Great Healer, My Mental Health

Oct 22nd, 2020 44m 52s

Jordan sits in The Confession Booth to talk about her battles with mental health and her fight to keep God first. We talk about how "Just pray about it" cannot be a one size fix all for those who struggle with depression, anxiety and more. Bein

Unwed Mother Before A Holy Father

Oct 15th, 2020 52m 26s

Jacqueline Rhodes is a dear friend of mine with the sweetest daughter you've ever seen. But having a child out of wedlock comes with its own struggles, and the church is no exception. Jac bravely discusses how her religious family reacted, how

Tearing Away Toxic Traditions/Teachings

Oct 8th, 2020 47m 42s

Unlearning ways of thinking about God and church is never an easy task, especially if they are unhealthy rules we lived by. Scot is in The Confession Booth to talk about deconstructing those thoughts and traditions and talks about reconstructin

Fear, Phobias, & Loneliness Leaving Church

Oct 1st, 2020 1h 2m

Buckle in for a very real Confession Booth Session with Katie Slusser. We talk about walking away from church culture and the isolation that can follow. We discuss the difference of Jesus' love and church's love as well as the mental struggles

Years Late to Sunday Morning

Sep 24th, 2020 47m 57s

Tia Edwards Galloway is in The Confession Booth to discuss her experience joining church in her teen years rather than growing up in a church culture from birth. We discuss witchcraft, culture shock, and how to be welcoming to those who learn a

Coming Out the Closet & the Church

Sep 17th, 2020 1h 3m

Nathaniel Horgan steps into the Confessional Booth this week, discussing being a gay man and his experiences with church/God. We laugh about high school while Nathaniel shares how he came to terms with being gay and what that meant for his walk

The Prodigal Perspective

Sep 10th, 2020 43m 54s

Rachael Jacques is on to share what it's like to leave God and church but then come back. We discuss how Rachael thought she would be viewed, what led to her walking away, and how we all can best love someone who is going through a similar stag

The Prologue

Aug 15th, 2020 24m 47s

Enter the Confession Booth as I, John, talk through the theme/goal of the podcast and also share insight into my background with church and God. Get to know me as you get ready to dive into episodes sharing others' stories and lives.

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