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What does it really mean to âshare your faithâ? In the church I grew up in, it didnât mean storytelling or connectionâit meant recruitment. Evangelism wasnât optional; it was expected, required, and tracked. In this episode of This Was Supposed to Be the Place, I unpack the intense pressure we felt to bring people to church, the shame tied to ânot producing fruit,â and the way our relationships became tools for expansion. From Kmart training days to paintball invites to spiritual performance disguised as purpose, I trace how sharing faith got twisted into selling it. And then I share the moment it all flippedâsitting in a friendâs truck, drinking a beer, having a real conversation with no script and no strings. It turns out, maybe thatâs what sharing your faith was supposed to look like all along.
If this one hit close to homeâif you ever felt like your worth was tied to how many people you âbrought out,â or if you still carry that little voice saying, you didnât do enoughâjust know: youâre not alone. And youâre not crazy.
Some of us were just kids trying to survive youth group politics and Kmart evangelism while pretending we were saving the world. If you want to reach out in any way, you can do that at [email protected] or DM me at the Clemenz With a Z instagram page.
As always, if you enjoy the podcast, please rate and reviewâit helps more people find these stories. And donât forget: Iâm just a channel, I ainât the source.
You can support the show by visiting clemenzwithaz.com, and grabbing something cool from the shop, subscribing to my Substack, or contributing to the GoFundMe here: https://gofund.me/7ebb0524. Every little bit helps keep this going, and Iâm so grateful for it.
Until next time, take care of yourself, stay grateful, and keep growing. Peace!
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n this powerful episode of We Were In a Cult?, I sit down with Tara to unpack the layers of pain, survival, and spiritual manipulation she experiencedâboth before and during her time in the ICOC. Tara speaks openly about growing up in a home marked by abuse and instability, and how that history made her vulnerable to the churchâs promises of love, family, and transformation. This conversation is raw, honest, and at times deeply unsettling. But itâs also braveâand necessary. If you've ever wondered how high-control religious groups prey on peopleâs wounds and rewrite their stories, Taraâs voice brings that reality into sharp, unflinching focus. Trigger warning: This episode contains discussion of childhood abuse and trauma.
If you are a member, were a member, or know someone who was a member of the ICOC or ICC and would like to share your story about life in and out of the church, Iâd love to hear from you. Together, we can continue exploring the question, âWe were in a cult?ââand perhaps find some healing along the way. You can reach me via email at [email protected], or send me a DM on Instagram at the Clemenz With a Z podcast page.
As always, if you enjoy the podcast, please rate and reviewâit helps more people find these stories. And donât forget: Iâm just a channel, I ainât the source.
You can support the show by visiting clemenzwithaz.com, and grabbing something cool from the shop, subscribing to my Substack, or contributing to the GoFundMe here: https://gofund.me/7ebb0524. Every little bit helps keep this going, and Iâm so grateful for it.
Until next time, take care of yourself, stay grateful, and keep growing. Peace!
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Episodi mancanti?
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What does it mean to be a man of God and who gets to decide? In this episode, I take a hard look at how churches and Christian influencers are shaping men under the banner of âbiblical masculinity.â From warrior sermons to purity culture to performative strength disguised as holiness, weâre naming whatâs really going on: cherry-picked verses, selective literalism, and a whole lot of ego. Recorded during Menâs Health Month and following my Fatherâs Day sermon response, this conversation asks what kind of men weâre actually forming, and whether Jesus would even be welcome in the version of manhood being preached.
If this episode resonated with you, donât forget to like, subscribe, rate, and review the podcast and share it with someone who might need to hear it. You can also support the show by visiting clemenzwithaz.com, subscribing to my Substack, or contributing to the GoFundMe here: https://gofund.me/7ebb0524.
Peace Y'all!
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So⊠yeah. Itâs Pride Month.
And here I am, a straight, white, former church kid debating whether or not to even say anything. Because letâs be honest: the internet doesnât need another straight guy weighing in on LGBTQ+ stuff like heâs doing anyone a favor. I didnât want this to be some performative, âLook at me, Iâm a good allyâ thing. Thatâs not what Iâm after. Thatâs never been the point of this podcast.
But I also donât want to stay quiet.
I grew up in a church that had plenty to say about gay people, and none of it kind. I learned to hide. I learned to shrink. I learned to clip my wings and call it obedience. And Iâve seen what that kind of faith does to people who are just trying to be themselves. Especially kids.
So no, Iâm not trying to center myself. Iâm not part of the LGBTQ+ community. But I have been part of the silence. And honestly? Iâm tired of pretending thatâs somehow more respectful.
This episode isnât polished. Itâs not perfect. Itâs not a mic drop or a manifesto.Itâs just me sitting in the tension, saying something I probably shouldâve said a long time ago.
Because out of all the hills I could die onâŠthis isnât one of them.
If any of this resonates with you, Iâd love to hear from you. You can shoot me an email at @clemenzwithaz.
And if you want to support the show, keep it going you can head over to the gofundme here: https://gofund.me/7ebb0524, or grab something from the shop at clemenzwithaz.com (thereâs some good stuff in there).
Also, if you havenât already, do the whole like/rate/subscribe thingit seriously helps more than you know. And you can read more of what Iâm writing over on clemenzwithaz.substack.com if you want to keep following along.
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What happens when your childhood faith is built in hotel ballrooms, conference centers, and synagogues that werenât actually yours? In this episode, I take you back into the strange, sacred spaces where I grew up trying to worship, belong, and stay out of trouble (usually). From stuffing my pockets with leftover banquet snacks to watching Beavis and Butthead after Wednesday night devos, this is a story about wandering faith, borrowed spaces, and the building we almost boughtâbut thankfully didnât. Thereâs no tidy lesson here. Just memories. A little sugar. And the quiet question that still lingers: What makes a place holyâwhen it was never really ours to begin with?
Thanks for listening to Clemenz With a "Z." If this episode made you laugh, remember, or feel a little less alone in your own story, Iâd love it if youâd take a second to like, subscribe, rate, or leave a reviewâit helps more than you know.
If you want to support the show and keep these conversations going, you can head over to clemenzwithaz.com. Youâll find ways to give, grab some merch, you can also donate at https://gofund.me/7ebb0524, or check out the weekly Substack devotionals Iâve been writing. Every little bit helps fuel this workâand Iâm grateful youâre here.
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This episode started with a bench press, outside a church before a father's day service.Yep. That actually happened. But itâs not just about one pastor or one sermon, itâs about the weight men keep being told to carry. In The Weight Was Never Yours, I respond to a Fatherâs Day message built on fear, performance, and pressure, and explore how that kind of faith doesnât free men, it breaks them. This is a call to let go of the false scripts, the macho theater, and the fragile strength dressed up as godliness. If youâve ever felt like manhood was a test you were failing, this episode is for you. Thereâs a better way. A freer one. And it doesnât start with a bench press,it starts with honesty.
If youâre a dad, a partner, a man in the middle of unlearning, or even if youâre just someone whoâs been affected by the weight men are told to carry: I hope this gave you some language. Or maybe just a little relief. A crack in the armor where something softer can breathe.You donât have to perform your way into worth. You donât have to lead like a soldier to be holy. You donât have to carry it alone.If this resonated, thereâs more where that came from. You can find other episodes of Clemenz With a âZâ wherever you listen to podcasts. Or head over to my Substack for devotionals, reflections, and the kind of spiritual wrestling they never let us do in Sunday school.Want to reach out or share your story? You can always message me on Instagram @clemenzwithaz or send an email through my website, clemenzwithaz.com. And if you want to support this work, whether itâs a one-time tip at gofund.me/7ebb0524 buying a sticker at my website: clemenzwithaz.com, or just spreading the word thereâs info for that on the site too.Until next time, Be soft where you used to be scared. Be honest where you used to hide. And be strong enough to rest.
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What does it mean to be a man in a world built by louder men?In this episode, I wrestle with the emotional weight so many of us carry: the silence, the shame, the inherited scripts we never asked for. Paying Off the Debt of Idiots? isnât a lecture on masculinity; itâs a meditation. On what Iâve seen. On what Iâve felt. On what it means to speak honestly in a world that often punishes men for trying. From my years as a teacher to the quiet grief Iâve witnessed in boys and grown men alike, this oneâs about making space,for tenderness, for feeling, for change. If youâve ever felt caught between who you were told to be and who you really are, this oneâs for you.
If you felt something while listening, if it stirred something up, if it made you uncomfortable, or maybe made you feel a little less alone Iâd love to hear from you. You can reach out anytime at [email protected] or DM me on Instagram at @clemenzwithazpodcast.
And hey, if youâre a man listening to this and youâve ever felt this tension, this ache, this minefield of trying to feel something without being punished for it⊠I see you. Youâre not broken. Youâre not weak. Youâre just human. And youâre not alone.
If this episode meant something to you, please consider rating and reviewing the show it helps more people find these conversations, and maybe find themselves in them.
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As always, Iâm just a channel,I ainât the source. But if this message moved through me in a way that helped you⊠then maybe thatâs what I was here for.
Until next time Keep showing up. Keep staying open. And maybe, just maybe, keep making space for the next generation to speak before they have to heal.
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When the Thing Isnât the Thing (But Still Shapes You) is one of the most personal stories Iâve shared on the podcast. Itâs about my journey into teachingâa path I thought was my calling, my purpose, my thing. From college classrooms to student teaching to working in actual schools, I kept telling myself I was where I was supposed to be. I had poured years of my life, money, passion, and heart into becoming a teacher. But slowly, and then all at once, I started to realize something didnât fit.
This episode is about that quiet unraveling. About being the only guy in rooms full of people who didnât quite understand me. About trying to make space for creativity, empathy, and connection in a system that seemed more focused on test scores, tidy paperwork, and compliance. Itâs about the burnout that comes when you keep trying to be something for everyone else while your own heart is begging you to stop. And itâs about the moment I had to ask: What if the thing I thought was âthe thingâ... just isnât?
If youâve ever held on too long, ignored the signs, or questioned whether walking away means you failedâthis episode is for you. Because sometimes the most painful lessons are also the ones that shape us the most.
You can reach me at [email protected] or shoot me a DM on Instagram at the Clemenz With a Z podcast page.
If youâre enjoying the podcast, please take a moment to rate and review. It helps more people find their way to these conversations, and maybe find a little peace, too.
And if youâd like to support the show,you can donate at gofund.me/7ebb0524,or grab something meaningful from clemenzwithaz.comto help keep this space alive.
Peace!
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After sharing the story about my sonâs pink sparkly Vans, I thought I was done talking about itâbut turns out, Iâm not. In this follow-up, I dive deeper into where all this fear around colors and self-expression really comes from. I talk about protection, insecurity, parenting, and the moments that still mess with me as a dad. And yeah, I bring up those pastors and dude bros who keep pushing the same tired messages. But more than anything, this is about choosing presence over fear, and building kids up from the inside. Especially with Fatherâs Day around the corner, it felt right to keep this conversation going.
If todayâs conversation stirred something in youâwhether youâre a parent, a former kid who got teased for wearing the wrong color, or someone just trying to unlearn the fear you were handedâjust know youâre not alone.
These stories matter. Your story matters.
And Iâm grateful youâre here, doing the work with me.
You can reach me at [email protected] or shoot me a DM on Instagram at the Clemenz With a Z podcast page.
If youâre enjoying the podcast, please take a moment to rate and review. It helps more people find their way to these conversations, and maybe find a little peace, too.
And if youâd like to support the show,you can donate at gofund.me/7ebb0524,or grab something meaningful from clemenzwithaz.comto help keep this space alive.
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In this episode, Iâm reflecting on something thatâs been stirring in me for a whileâthe idea that weâre not as important as we think we are. And thatâs not a bad thing. Iâm talking about the quiet, humbling truth that while weâre not the center of the universe, weâre still part of something much bigger and more beautiful. Drawing from contemplative spirituality, the natural world, and even the teachings of Jesus, I explore how true significance isnât about standing above everythingâitâs about finding our place within it. If youâve ever felt like you had to be spectacular to be worthy, I hope this helps you breathe a little deeper and find your spot in the chorus.
If this episode stirred something in youâif it helped you feel less alone, more grounded, or even just a little more okay with not being the center of the universeâIâd love to hear that, too. You can reach me at [email protected] or DM me on Instagram at the Clemenz With a Z podcast page.
As always, if you enjoy the podcast, please rate and reviewâit helps others find these stories and this space.
And donât forget: Iâm just a channel. I ainât the source.
If youâd like to support the podcast financially, you can follow this link: https://gofund.me/7ebb0524
Or head to clemenzwithaz.com and grab a sticker or something cool from the shopâevery little bit helps keep this going, and Iâm truly grateful for it.
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In this episode of Clemenz With a Z, Iâm doing something I havenât done in a while: Iâm talking about the good. Specifically, Iâm sharing about the camp I grew up going to "The Swamp". This was the one place in my time in the church that truly felt like a safe space. A place where I was seen and heard, where I could be my weird, creative self without fear. This story isnât just about campâitâs about the power of being seen, the impact of adults who show up for kids, and the importance of creating those pockets of light in a world that can feel so dark. I hope youâll sit with me as I unpack it, and maybe find a little bit of light and hope for yourself along the way.
Thank you for your support of Clemenz With a Z. Your support and your willingness to sit with these stories means the world to meâit helps keep these important conversations going. If youâre a member, were a member, or know someone who was part of the ICOC or ICC and youâd like to share your story, Iâd love to hear from you. You can reach out at [email protected] or send me a DM on Instagram.
And as alwaysâif this episode resonated with you, please consider leaving a rating or a review. It helps more people find these conversations.
If youâd like to support the podcast financially, you can follow this link: https://gofund.me/7ebb0524
Or head to clemenzwithaz.com and grab a sticker or something cool from the shopâevery little bit helps keep this going, and Iâm truly grateful for it.
Until next timeâremember: there is light, even in the dark places. And sometimes, it starts with one person showing up and saying, âI see you.â Peace.
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This episode starts with a viral Instagram reel thatâs been stuck in my head for days. In it, a pastor watches a video of a mom sharing how her sonâjust four or five years oldâpicked out a pink backpack. You hear the dad in the background, upset about it, saying he needs something more âboyish.â The pastor looks at the camera and says, âThis is why we need dads.âBut what does that really mean?Because when I hear that line, I donât just hear a statementâI hear an old, familiar fear. A fear Iâve felt myself. A fear that showed up one day in a shoe store, when my own son reached for a pair of pink sparkly Vans and I almost steered him away.In this episode, Iâm wrestling with that fearâthe one that tells us to shrink, to hide, to protect our kids from the world instead of protecting whatâs good in them. Iâm talking about what color really means, how itâs never just about a backpack or a pair of shoes, and what kind of dad I actually want to be.Itâs a conversation about masculinity, shame, freedomâand the healing weâre still called to do.
If todayâs conversation stirred something in youâwhether youâre a parent, a former kid who got teased for wearing the wrong color, or someone just trying to unlearn the fear you were handedâjust know youâre not alone.
These stories matter. Your story matters.
And Iâm grateful youâre here, doing the work with me.
You can reach me at [email protected] or shoot me a DM on Instagram at the Clemenz With a Z podcast page.
If youâre enjoying the podcast, please take a moment to rate and review. It helps more people find their way to these conversations, and maybe find a little peace, too.
And if youâd like to support the show,you can donate at gofund.me/7ebb0524,or grab something meaningful from clemenzwithaz.comto help keep this space alive.
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In this episode of Clemenz With a Z, I take a hard look at how fear-based faith and the obsession with the afterlife can steal the present from usâhow it turns life into a constant performance instead of a real, lived experience. Using a gut-punch line from Frank TurnerââIf youâre all about the destination, then take a fucking flightââI unpack how Jesusâ own teachings and presence call us back to the moment, to the street, to the beauty of now. This isnât about throwing away faithâitâs about reclaiming it from the systems that make it all about tomorrow, so we can finally start living today.
Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Clemenz With a Z. If this stirred something in youâif youâre beginning to question the constant striving, the obsession with the afterlife, or the idea that you have to earn your worthâI just want you to know: you're not alone.
Iâve been there. And Iâm still here, learning what it means to stop performing and start being.To believe that maybe presence is the point.That maybe the Kingdom really is already within us.
If you're a member, were a member, or know someone who was part of the ICOC or ICC and wants to share your storyâespecially around what it felt like to live under all that pressureâplease reach out. You can email me at gofund.me/7ebb0524,or grab something meaningful from clemenzwithaz.comto help keep this space alive.
Until next time, take care of yourself.Slow down.Be here.And remember:Iâm just a channel. I ainât the source.
Peace.
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This is a symbolic story about the faith I inheritedâwhat it gave me, what it took from me, and the weight it carried. Told through the metaphor of a backpack, it reflects the journey of growing up believing I had everything I needed, only to discover that much of what I was carrying wasnât mine to begin with.
At first, the backpack made me feel safe. Certain. Part of something bigger. But as I got older, it began to hurtâphysically, emotionally, spiritually. The tools stopped working. The answers didnât fit. And yet, I kept carrying it, because I was told I had to.
This piece is about the quiet moment when that changed. When I set it down. When I looked inside. When I finally asked: What have I been carrying all this time?
For anyone whoâs ever inherited belief, identity, or expectation without being askedâthis is for you.
If this story stirred something in youâif youâve ever felt the weight of something you didnât choose,if youâve ever questioned what you were handed and wondered what was really yoursâjust know:youâre not alone.
I carried it too.For a long time.And Iâm still learning what to let go of, what to hold on to,and how to walk with my own breath in my lungs.
If you want to reach out, share your story, or just connect,you can email me at gofund.me/7ebb0524,or grab something meaningful from clemenzwithaz.comto help keep this space alive.
Until next timeâset it down if you need to.Breathe deep.And remember:you get to choose what you carry now.
Peace.
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In this episode of Clemenz With a Z, I sit down with Emma for a powerful conversation in the We Were in a Cult? series. Emma was born into the ICOCâraised as a Kingdom Kid by parents who helped plant churches overseas and in the U.S. For her, the church wasnât something she joined; it was the world she inherited. We talk about what it means to grow up in a high-control religious environment, how deeply it shapes your sense of identity and worth, and the long, painful process of untangling truth from fear. Emmaâs story is honest, reflective, and deeply relatable for anyone who has ever questioned the system they were raised in. This episode is for the ones still processing, still healing, and still learning how to trust their own voice again.
If you are a member, were a member, or know someone who was a member of the ICOC or ICC and would like to share your story about life in and out of the church, Iâd love to hear from you. Together, we can continue exploring the question, âWe were in a cult?ââand perhaps find some healing along the way. You can reach me via email at [email protected], or send me a DM on Instagram at the Clemenz With a Z podcast page.
As always, if you enjoy the podcast, please rate and reviewâit helps more people find these stories. And donât forget: Iâm just a channel, I ainât the source.
If youâd like to support the podcast financially please follow this link: https://gofund.me/7ebb0524
Alsoâif youâd like to support the podcast financially, you can head over to clemenzwithaz.com and grab a sticker or something cool from the shop. Every little bit helps keep this going, and Iâm so grateful for it.
Until next time, take care of yourself, stay grateful, and keep growing. Peace!
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Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of sexual trauma, spiritual manipulation, family dynamics, and feelings of violation. Please listen with care.
In this powerful and honest conversation, I sit down with Ari, host of The Disallusioned Podcast. Ari shares her journey through two different high-control religious environmentsâgrowing up in a strict evangelical space and later becoming involved in a cult as an adult. We talk about the lasting impact of spiritual control, what it takes to walk away, and the ongoing work of healing and reclaiming your story. This episode is not easy, but it is realâand Iâm so grateful to Ariel for her vulnerability and strength in telling it. Be sure to check out more of her story and the important work sheâs doing over on The DisallusionedPodcast, available wherever you get your podcasts
Huge thanks to Ari for joining me and sharing so openly. If you want to hear more of her story, be sure to check out her podcast, The Disallusioned Podcast, available wherever you get your podcasts. Sheâs doing some powerful work over there, and Iâm honored to have had her here.
If you are a member, were a member, or know someone who was a member of the ICOC or ICC and would like to share your story about life in and out of the church, Iâd love to hear from you. Together, we can continue exploring the question, âWe were in a cult?ââand maybe, just maybe, find some healing along the way. You can reach me via email at [email protected] or send me a DM on Instagram at the Clemenz With a Z podcast page.
As always, if you enjoy the podcast, please rate and reviewâit helps more people find these stories. And donât forget: Iâm just a channel, I ainât the source.
If you want to support the show financially, follow this link: https://gofund.me/7ebb0524. or snag something cool from clemenzwithaz.com to help keep the fire lit.
Until next time, take care of yourself, stay grateful, and keep growing. Peace.
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Thereâs a verse in Luke where Jesus says, âThe kingdom of God is within you.â I havenât been able to stop thinking about it. Not because itâs complicated, but because itâs so simpleâand somehow, still so hard to believe. This episode is about that struggle. About what it means to stop chasing something you already have. I talk about rest, about the creation story, about what I learned from The BEMA Podcast, and about why so many of usâincluding meâstill feel like we have to prove our worth to God, to others, and to ourselves. If youâve ever felt like youâre not enough, like youâve missed something, or like youâre just tired of the hustleâthis oneâs for you.
If this episode stirred something in youâif youâre wrestling with what it means to stop striving, to come home to yourself, to believe youâre already enoughâ just know youâre not alone.
Iâm right here, walking it too.
If you want to reach out, share your story, or just connect, you can find me at [email protected], or DM me on Instagram at the Clemenz With a Z podcast page.
If you enjoyed this conversation, it would mean a lot if youâd rate and review the showâit helps other people find their way here too.
If you want to support the show financially, follow this link: https://gofund.me/7ebb0524. or snag something cool from clemenzwithaz.com to help keep the fire lit.
Until next timeâ breathe deep, trust the quiet, and remember: the kingdom is already within you.
Peace.
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For a long time, I thought the Bible was supposed to fix everything. It was the answer key. The rulebook. The voice of God, clear and final. Thatâs how it was taught to me in the ICOCâthe International Churches of Christâwhere the Bible wasnât just important, it was everything. We studied it, memorized it, submitted to it. It was presented as perfect, literal, inerrantâand if your life didnât match up with it, you were the problem. But what happens when you start to question the way you've been taught to read it? What happens when the Bible becomes less of a guide and more of a god? In this episode of This Was Supposed to Be the Place, I dive into the idolatry of the Bibleâhow we elevate it, weaponize it, and often miss the deeper point it was always trying to make. Iâm not a scholar. Iâm not a theologian. Iâm just someone who lived it, who got burned by it, and whoâs trying to come back to it with softer eyes. This isnât about throwing the Bible out. Itâs about taking it off the pedestal and asking what kind of relationship we were actually meant to have with it.
If this resonated, if youâve got thoughts, pushback, or your own storyâIâd love to hear from you. You can email me at [email protected] or send a DM on Instagram at @clemenzwithaz.
If you want to support the show financially, follow this link: https://gofund.me/7ebb0524. or snag something cool from clemenzwithaz.com to help keep the fire lit.
And as always: Iâm just a channel. I ainât the source.
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In this episode of Clemenz With a Z, I take you inside a sermon that hit me sideways â one of those messages that sounds âbiblicalâ on the surface, but leaves your gut twisted underneath. The pastor said men and women are âequal⊠but not equivalent,â and that women were designed by God to be helpers while men hold headship. And thatâs where everything started to unravel. I share how that message clashed with not only my lived experience â as a former elementary school teacher, a husband, and a dad â but also with the marriage Iâm in, the family Iâm raising, and the partnership I watched my parents model. This episode isnât about rebellion â itâs about relationship. Itâs about pulling back the curtain on so-called âGod-designed roles,â and asking what happens when we stop chasing hierarchy and start building love, mutuality, and something real.
Your support keeps these honest conversations going. If youâre new here, or if youâve been riding with me for a whileâthank you. Please take a second to rate, review, and share the podcast if it spoke to you. It helps more people find these stories and moments of reflection.
If you want to support the show financially, follow this link: https://gofund.me/7ebb0524. or snag something cool from clemenzwithaz.com to help keep the fire lit.
And as alwaysâ Iâm just a channel. I ainât the source.
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This episode is another part of the We Were in a Cult? series here on the Clemenz With a "Z" Podcast. I sit down with Eugene, who joined me all the way from Russia to share his story of life insideâand beyondâthe International Churches of Christ. In this series, I sit down with former members of the ICOC and ICC to listen to their stories, make sense of what we experienced, and hopefully find some healing along the way. Eugene was a freshman in Saint Petersburg in the early 90s when he first encountered the ICOC. What followed was a years-long journey of devotion, disillusionment, and ultimately, healing. Despite the distance, Eugeneâs experience mirrors so many of the same patterns weâve heard throughout this series: control disguised as discipleship, fear wrapped in love, and the long, quiet work of reclaiming your sense of self after leaving a high-control group. This conversation is a powerful reminder that the impact of the ICOC wasnât confined to one countryâit was global. And so is the healing.
If you are a member, were a member, or know someone who was a member of the ICOC or ICC and would like to share your story about life in and out of the church, Iâd love to hear from you. Together, we can continue exploring the question, âWe were in a cult?ââand perhaps find some healing along the way. You can reach me via email at [email protected], or send me a DM on Instagram at the Clemenz With a Z podcast page.
As always, if you enjoy the podcast, please rate and reviewâit helps more people find these stories. And donât forget: Iâm just a channel, I ainât the source.
If youâd like to support the podcast financially please follow this link: https://gofund.me/7ebb0524
Alsoâif youâd like to support the podcast financially, you can head over to clemenzwithaz.com and grab a sticker or something cool from the shop. Every little bit helps keep this going, and Iâm so grateful for it.
Until next time, take care of yourself, stay grateful, and keep growing. Peace!
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