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Em is back after a 6 month hiatus, to talk about the intersection of religion, patriarchy and early human civilization and how humans learned to use fear to control individuals and large groups of humans. This episode discusses several importan
The conclusion of a two-part series about one of the most famous women evangelists in the early 20th century; Aimee Semple McPherson. Even though she spent many of her formative years in the Foursquare denomination, Em knew little to nothing ab
In this episode, Em begins the story of one of the most famous women evangelists in the early 20th century; Aimee Semple McPherson. Even though she spent many of her formative years in the Foursquare denomination, Em knew little to nothing abou
As promised, we’re back for season 4. This week Em tackles a very specific aspect of purity culture, the taboo and stigma of differently-gendered friendships in evangelicalism. She answers the age old question: can people of different genders b
In this last episode of season 3, Em shares some updates on the format of the podcast moving forward as well as a piece of writing chronicling the intersection of autistic special interest, trauma and mental health. Thank you to all of the list
In this week’s episode, Em gets vulnerable about her own journey of self-discovery as it relates to autism, ADHD and religious trauma. She shares some of her own research as well as that of professionals, interpreting it through the lens of som
In this episode Em sits down with author & scholar Audrey Clare Farley to talk about her latest book, Girls and Their Monsters and the intersections of gender stereotypes, mental health research and American political history. "Audrey Clare Fa
In this episode, Em and Matt (aka thesnarkygent) discuss the rest of the story of Jim Elliot and his fellow missionaries who were famously killed in Amazonian Ecuador in 1956. Over the years the facts were blurred or obscured by evangelical lea
In this episode, Em invited her friend Matt (aka thesnarkygent) to hear the story of Jim Elliot and his fellow missionaries who were famously killed in Amazonian Ecuador in 1956. Over the years the facts were blurred or obscured by evangelical
In this episode, Em sits down with her good friend Missa about what it's like living with neurodivergence in a belief system that rarely admits there even is such a thing. From the roots of ADHD, to the stereotypes of the 80's and 90's, to the
In this episode Em discusses the ways in which conservative Christians, specifically white evangelical ones, love to demonize feminism and feminist movements. Over the decades white evangelicals have waged many culture wars, and their with femi
In this episode, Em explores the traditional gender roles of marriage and motherhood within evangelical Christianity. Including small parts of her own story, she discusses the church’s role—from training up young girls to be wives and mothers,
In this episode, Em kicks off what will be a 4 part series discussing The Women of Evangelicalism beginning with complementarianism and those who oppose it. For those in the audience that find themselves still a Christian wanting equality for w
Welcome to season 3! It’s been a minute but we're ready to dive into this again and keep bringing you thoughtful, informed content. In this episode, Em revisits the topic that started it all, purity culture, as it relates to recent discourse in
In this episode Emily and her guest discuss not just what we deconstruct, but the things we hold on to when we leave—what we choose to keep and what we shed in hopes of finding healing and a catalyst for change. Her guest this week is Ryan Mulk
In this episode Emily talks with exvangelical and former English professor from Azusa Pacific University, Scott Okamoto. Scott candidly shares his experience navigating life as one of the only Asian American faculty at a primarily white Christi
This week Emily brings you another story of deconstruction, this time from Amy Snidow. Amy accidentally went viral on TikTok this summer after sharing a video about her marriage to an evangelical pastor that ended when she realized that maybe “
In this episode, Emily listens to Dr. Laura Anderson tell her own story of growing up evangelical and finding her way out—to begin a career of helping others recover from the same trauma she herself experienced. They also discuss the complexiti
In this episode Emily talks to religion journalist and ex-evangelical Chrissy Stroop about the many facets of Christian Nationalism and why it’s so important to keep fighting for democracy in the United States. From Rushdoony to Russia, they di
In the first episode of her second season, Emily talks to communication professor and author Seth Pierce. In addition to holding a PhD in communication and teaching at Union College in Lincoln, Nebraska—Seth is a former pastor who recently publ
In this episode, Emily has a conversation with ex-evangelical and mental health advocate Aaron Smith. Aaron speaks candidly about living with Bipolar II unknowingly until his late 20’s, partially due to his life in ministry in charismatic evang
In this episode, Emily chats with the women behind the podcast Sh*tty Pastor’s Wives, Charli and Jenny about the unrealistic expectations placed on women in white evangelicalism as wives and mothers. They discuss how their own childhoods shaped
In this episode Emily brings you her highly anticipated conversation with activist and church abuse survivor advocate, Jo Luehmann. Jo has been speaking out against church abuse on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok, as well as helping people decolo
In this episode, Emily chats with two grassroots political activists from Idaho to discuss their state’s unique relationship to the extreme Christian Right, and more specifically Christian Reconstructionism—better known to Idahoans as the Ameri
In this episode Emily interviews Meghan Crozier, of thepursuinglife.com about her deconstruction journey so far and talk about growing up evangelical. You can visit Meghan's blog to learn more, and follow her on Twitter and Instagram @thepursui
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