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The word/theme for this episode is devastating. In this episode we discuss sex expectations in purity culture, relationships, relationships during and after deconstructing, late-stage adolescence, sex therapy and much more.
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Our special guests today are Julia Postema and Jeremiah Gibson! They are the co-hosts of the podcast Sexvangelicals: The Sex Education the Church Didn't Want You to Have. They are both Boston-based licensed psychotherapists and certified sex therapists who work with clients in Massachusetts. They currently live in Utrecht, The Netherlands. They specialize in helping couples with negative religious backgrounds discover sexuality that works for their partnership.
Follow: Jeremiah and Julia (@sexvangelicals) • Instagram photos and videos
Website: Sexvangelicals
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This is one of the few episodes we will be releasing over the next few weeks regarding purity culture. If you've been listening to us for a while, you know purity culture is something that often comes up in our episodes and I wanted to do a mini-series focusing on it. Here to discuss their own journey with purity culture, we have Canadian queer alt-pop artist Adaline, who just released a purity culture inspired single "True Love Waits", the third single from upcoming EP "Hymnal" (out March 22), that follows her journey of reconciling queerness and the harmful religious narratives she experienced growing up as the daughter of an evangelical minister.
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To learn more about Adaline and hear her music visit: Adaline (adalinemusic.com)
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Our first episode back after the break and we are diving right in! Join our hosts as we journey into the depths of archetypal paganism. What does a cheeky squirrel, Marvel movies, and the trinity have in common? This episode! If you wanna know what the heck we're talking about, click play!
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Grab your cloak and staff, and join us as we raise a toast to the ancient wisdom of archetypal paganism.
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On our hiatus episode today we're going to explore original sin. Oh yeah, shes a doozy. But dont worry, we have an amazing guest here to walk us through the mess of being born sinful.
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Phil Drysdale is a companion to those going through the painful process of deconstruction. He conducts research on those who deconstruct, has various free resources, including his podcast and offers a safe space for people to anonymously explore their deconstruction. You can reach out to Phil on Instagram with a DM!
Phil Drysdale (@phildrysdale) • Instagram photos and videos
Phil Drysdale - YouTube
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For this Hiatus episode we must go in the way way back machine to 2021 where Rachael Collaborates with the Deconversion Therapy pod! We talk about our individual stories, purity culture, being 'good', non denominational church's as well as porn and masturbation! You know, all the good stuff.
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To find out more about Deconversion Therapy: https://www.deconversiontherapypodcast.com/
Heavens Gates and Hells Flames video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njG9P0JvzyI
Full Porn post on the blog! https://cheerstoleaving.wordpress.com/
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Bringing back a fan favorite while we're on hiatus! In this flashback episode from 2022, Molly and Rachael discuss cringey memories from christian weddings you just cant get out of your head. We talk about our cringe stories we remember, and our listeners tell us theirs! You might wanna grab a drink for this one.
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Exvangelicals and Heathens, welcome back to another episode of 'Cheers to Leaving'! Our final episode of the year! In this episode we share a brief recap of the podcast's theme and the topics covered throughout the season. We reflect on the journey we have taken as well as our listeners have taken, highlighting key moments, insights, and lessons learned.
We share listener stories: Feature messages, emails, from listeners who have shared their own stories of leaving, transformation, and growth.
And we have a special announcement at the end so make sure you listen all the way!
Happy Holidays and we'll see you next year! xoxo
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Releasing a collaboration we did with the Burning Eden podcast 3 months ago when they had us on their show. We cover our individual stories, talk theology, sex ed, and much more. We had so much fun with Baph and Mel! Go check them out.
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To watch the video see below: (94) Baph and Mel Say Cheers to Leaving! - YouTube
Check them out: The Burning Eden Podcast: With Baph and Mel • A podcast on Spotify for Podcasters
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We've all heard the term 'Jezebel spirit.' Well today we are diving into the biblical story of Jezebel and what that term actually means.
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Jezebel Spirit: Refers to a perceived spiritual force or attitude characterized by manipulation, control, and a rebellious nature, often associated with the biblical figure Queen Jezebel. - basically, she was just a baddie before her time and we are HERE for it. Lets dissect and reckon with what being a jezebel actually means.
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Join us for an enlightening episode of Cheers to Leaving with See You on the Side! We talk with Leah and Christine and delve deep into the world of psychedelics and their incredible potential for healing and personal transformation. In this thought-provoking discussion our two passionate and informed guests share their personal experiences and insights. Discover the profound ways in which psychedelics can aid in healing, both mentally and emotionally. Tune in to gain a fresh perspective on the role of psychedelics in modern healing and personal growth. It's an eye-opening episode that will leave you with a deeper appreciation for the profound journeys that can be embarked upon with the assistance of these remarkable substances.
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See You On The Other Side | Instagram, TikTok | Linktree
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Were you a missionary kid? Want to learn some missionary lingo? Then this episode is for you. We go down rabbit trails including but not limited to, group edging (you heard me), comedians we like and don't like, church porn/masturbation accountability groups and much more.
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Jonathan is a graphic designer by day and stand-up comedian by night. The son of Southern Baptist missionaries, he was born and grew up in West Africa for the first 18 years of his life. And yes, he has seen Mean Girls. As both a designer and a stand-up, Jonathan is passionate about the art of communication, whether it’s sharing his background in the evangelical world, his journey away from it, or how he’s learning to make meaning today.
Follow Jonathan on IG and Threads: @jonlogz
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Welcome babies! In this episode we discuss our favorite genocide story! Did you know Noah's ark isn't only in the Bible and actually appears in history EARLIER than the Bible but slightly different? We discuss that and more in this episode! Lets dive in and talk about that one-time God swiped right on the flood and murdered everyone. Cheers!
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This is a special crossover episode with Dr Clint Heacock of the Mindshift Podcast. Clint was a pastor, Bible College teacher, and was baptized at least 2 times! We ask him about his upbringing, baptism, Christian nationalism, trump and the evangelicals and much more! For part 2 of this episode, please check out Clint's podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/mindshift-podcast/id1199559501?i=1000629506251
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Follow MindShift podcast: https://www.instagram.com/mindshiftpodcast/
Blog: MindShift Podcast – Reconstruction After Deconstruction, Post-Religion
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TW: Sex trafficking
Sound of freedom hit theaters July 4th and it is an independent action film directed by Alejandro Monteverde.
The story is about Tim Ballard. He is a former Department of Homeland Security agent and the founder and former CEO of Operation Underground Railroad (O.U.R.) an anti-sex trafficking organization.
Sound of freedom tells Tim Ballard's story of his Operation Triple Take, a joint action between OUR and the Colombian government that reportedly rescued 123 trafficked people—55 of whom were children. So why are we talking about this? Sounds like a good story, right?
Well Ballard is not all he's cracked up to be. Ballard and OUR aren’t actually central to the international fight against human trafficking. The majority of the [anti-trafficking] field views them as fringe. They’re on the outs of this genre. They like to sell sensationalism…and they fundraise off it. Because Christians love that shit.
Cynane and I discuss the new Sound of Freedom movie, Qanon, Jim Caviezel, Tim Ballard, OUR organization, sex trafficking, and much more.
Articles/videos mentioned in the episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yge8O1qaXDI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7eHI0FDqbschttps://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2023/07/sound-of-freedom-child-trafficking-movie
Podcast episode mentioned: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/qanon-anonymous/id1428209307?i=1000625722818
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https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/qanon-anonymous/id1428209307?i=1000522267818
Follow Cynane:
Instagram: @Taking.Off.The.Tinfoil.Hat
Website: TakingOffTheTinfoilHat.com
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Join us today as we learn how to trust ourselves, live in our bodies, find our voice, use our emotions as clues, befriend inner critics, and interact with ourselves with compassion. No easy task but if you know us, you know we love a good challenge. Thankfully we have Catherine here to help us.
Catherine Quiring is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and Self-Trust Coach. She helps exvangelicals learn to trust their desires and reconnect to their inner wisdom. She also helps people-pleasers learn to trust themselves and recenter themselves at the helm of their lives.
The book Catherine mentioned is called Freedom from your Inner Critic by Jay Early and Bonnie Weiss.Free Masterclass about learning to trust yourself: Learn to Trust Yourself Masterclass (ck.page)
Befriending Your Inner Critic Course:https://catherine-quiring.mykajabi.com/offers/5hBDzLXt
Website: www.cqcounseling.comInstagram: @catherinequiring (https://www.instagram.com/catherinequiring/)
Facebook: @cqcounseling (https://www.facebook.com/cqcounseling/)
YouTube: @catherinequiring (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaInnZ9JUbQ6CLyOTLqwdjw)
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-quiring/
Spotify playlist of podcast guesting: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6IfvPWdsLK3iGynhjCu4I7
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Where to begin! Welcome to another episode of our Bi-weekly Chronicles. We are joined in this episode with Sharon and Tracey from Feet of Clay – Confessions of the Cult Sisters podcast! If you don't know about Tracey & Sharon, they used to be in Last Days Ministries, led by Christian music super-star Keith Green. In this episode we really get to know Sharon and Tracey, we laugh, we get really serious, we talk Keith Greens music (obvs), Sharon has us listen to her WAP rendition, we discuss the kink side of the spiritual orgasms, and Rocky Horror Picture Show! Its a grand ole time.
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Listen to Part 2 here: https://feetofclayconfessionsofthecultsisters.buzzsprout.com/2078827/13406347-022-cheers-to-leaving-with-rachael-molly-crossover-part-2
TikTok video referenced in episode: https://www.tiktok.com/@lornemalvo665/video/7246334603688938779
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We are jumping right back into this episode and continuing our conversation with Shannon TL Kearns, a former fundamentalist who became the first openly transgender man ordained to the Old Catholic priesthood. If you have not listened to Ep 65 with Shannon you may want to do that before listening to this weeks episode. We discuss trans issues, trans theology and Christianity. We also discuss how people can be in better solidarity with trans folks today and what listening to trans folks might open up for people who aren't trans.
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Shannon believes in the transformative power of story. As an ordained priest, a playwright, a theologian, and a writer all of his work revolves around making meaning through story. He is the co-founder of QueerTheology.com. His first book In the Margins: A Transgender Man’s Journey With Scripture just released from Eerdmaan’s books. He started and led Uprising Theatre Company for 6 years.
http://www.shannontlkearns.com/
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In this compelling episode, we sit down with Shannon TL Kearns, a former fundamentalist who became the first openly transgender man ordained to the Old Catholic priesthood. We discuss trans issues, trans theology and Christianity. We also discuss how people can be in better solidarity with trans folks today and what listening to trans folks might open up for people who aren't trans.
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Shannon believes in the transformative power of story. As an ordained priest, a playwright, a theologian, and a writer all of his work revolves around making meaning through story. He is the co-founder of QueerTheology.com. His first book In the Margins: A Transgender Man’s Journey With Scripture just released from Eerdmaan’s books. He started and led Uprising Theatre Company for 6 years.
http://www.shannontlkearns.com/
Reading great literature is better than trying to read and understand...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
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Join us in this thought-provoking episode with Marla Taviano, a woman who wears her heart on her t-shirts, embraces a colorful world of love and justice, and finds solace in the beauty of poetry. Her journey of becoming a heretic and reckoning with her past is an inspiration to us all!
Marla Taviano – a woman of many passions and a love for words that transcend boundaries. From books to love, justice to globes, and anti-racism to blue, gray, rainbows, and poems, Marla's journey through life has been nothing short of inspiring. As an author and an advocate, she embraces her authentic self, wearing her heart on her t-shirts, and is on a mission to live wholefarted (not a typo). Join us as we explore her fascinating world and delve into the depths of her soul through her powerful writings and unique perspectives.
Find out more at marlataviano.com
https://itsmemarla.com/Other social media:
Twitter: @marlataviano
IG: @marlataviano and @whitegirllearning
Substack: marlataviano.substack.com
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It's exactly what you think it is! Welcome past trauma and past cringe VBS themes that give you the ick. Join us as we indulge in past memories of bible stories, skits, hand motions, and songs untold. We will dive into the weird ass snacks and more that made up our childhood. Prepare to cringe and embrace the Vacation Bible School stories. Lets dive in!
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