Episodes 53
Avg. Duration 1h 20m
Activity Dormant
Since Nov 2021
Latest Episode Jul 2025

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An exvangelical podcast giving toxic theology the read it deserves by taking another look at some of the bad books given major influence in evangelical christianity. Hosted by Janice Lagata and Melanie Kleimola

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312. BROTHELS FOR SINGS with Lauren

Jul 30, 2025 1h 50m

In this episode of Bad Words, guest host Lauren joins Janice and Melanie to take apart chapters 31-32. They discuss Angel's struggles, Michael's motives, and the problematic depictions of sex work,…

311. PEE SOUP FOR THE SOUL with Stephanie

Jul 16, 2025 1h 45m

In this episode of Bad Words, hosts Janice, Melanie, and Stephanie delve into the problematic aspects of chapters 28-30 of Redeeming Love. The conversation highlights key plot points, including…

310. THE BATS AND THE BEES with Marlaina

Jul 04, 2025 1h 40m

In this episode Janice Lagata & Melanie, tackle chapters 25 through 27 of Redeeming Love and reflect on the broader cultural implications of the story with guest host Marlaina . The trio…

309. FOREHEAD OF A WHORE with Cheyanne

May 21, 2025 1h 39m

In this episode of Bad Words, hosts Janice (janicelagata.com) and Melanie (@climbholamel), along with guest Cheyenne, dive deep into Francine Rivers' 'Redeeming Love'. They unpack the toxic…

S3E8 308. FATHERS, DAUGHTERS AND THE WORKS with Leslie

May 07, 2025 1h 53m

Join Janice (@godhasnotiven), Melanie (@climbholamel) and Leslie (@leslie_delman) as they dive into chapters 19 -21 of ‘Redeeming Love’. This episode captures the ongoing drama of Michael and Angel's…

307. DECENT TO THE SLAVES with Karla

Apr 02, 2025 1h 21m

Join hosts Janice (@godhasnotgiven) and Melanie (@climbholamel), with guest Karla (@holasoykarla), as they dive deep into chapters 16 to 18 of 'Redeeming Love' by Francine Rivers. They unmask the…

S3E6 306. GAY FOR MICHAEL with Lo

Mar 19, 2025 1h 56m

In this episode of Bad Words, Janice (@godhasnotgiven) Melanie (@climbholamel), and guest host Lo (@lmoshwhipp) dive deep into chapters 13-15 of Francine Rivers' 'Redeeming Love.' The hosts discuss…

S3E5 305. SAY MY NAME with Marla

Feb 24, 2025 1h 18m

In this episode of Bad Words, Janice (@godhasnotgiven) and Melanie (@climbholamel) are joined by Marla Taviano (@marlataviano) to delve into the deeply flawed narrative and characters of Francine…

S3E4 304. CONNOR HOSEA with Dr. Laura

Feb 17, 2025 1h 10m

In this episode of Bad Words, Janice and Dr. Laura Anderson dive deep into the 1997 Christian romance novel 'Redeeming Love' by Francine Rivers. They recount the events leading up to Chapters 7-9,…

S3E3 303. THE HOT ONE AND HOT MILK with Stephen

Feb 10, 2025 1h 26m

Join Janice (@godhasnotgiven), Melanie (@climbholamel) and Stephen (@stephengarton) as they delve into chapters 4 thru 6 of Francine Rivers’ questionable “romance” novel 'Redeeming Love.' Set in…

S3E2 302. MORE THAN TRASH with Jenna

Feb 03, 2025 1h 6m

In this episode of Bad Words, hosts Janice (@godhasnotgiven), Melanie (@climbholamel) and Jenna (@jencug) dissect the first three chapters of Francine Rivers' novel 'Redeeming Love'. They explore…

S3E1 301. Redeeming Love: A SLOPPY SITUATION

Jan 27, 2025 1h 23m

This episode of 'Bad Words' kicks off Season 3 with hosts Janice (@godhasnotgiven) and Melanie (@climbholamel) diving into their first admitted fiction book, 'Redeeming Love' by Francine Rivers.The…

S2E25 225. KENDERELLA

Dec 19, 2023 1h 36m

Are you a Barbie girl in a Barbie world or a Cinderella in an Eldredge fever dream?. Prepare to RSVP for an invitation you never wanted as we give chapter 12 of Captivating the read that it…

S2E24 224. A SINGLE SENTENCE

Dec 12, 2023 1h 26m

It’s a Neverending Story of how God speaks to John and only John about everything you need to know. Get ready to get all you need from a single sentence as we give chapter 11 of Wild At Heart the…

S2E23 223. DIZZY SPELLS OF EXCLAMATION POINTS!

Oct 16, 2023 1h 31m

If you wanna be a Princess Bride, you better be ready to fight like a Lord of the [wedding] rings! Prepare to be bummed out by the Eldredge marriage as we give chapter 11 of Captivating the read that…

S2E22 222. WHITE WALLS OF JERICHO

Oct 09, 2023 1h 55m

A special bonus episode because bad things happen to words outside of books too. So we're talking about bad worship remakes, demonic takes and the bad theology beneath it all. (Early and with no ads…

S2E21 221. THE MOTHER OF ALL FRENEMIES

Oct 02, 2023 1h 28m

It’s time to Throw Mama From the Train and under the bus, Eldredge style, as we give chapter 10 of Captivating the read that it deserves.BAD BOOK: CaptivatingChapter: 10 of 12 | Mothers, Daughters,…

S2E20 220. SPENDING ON AND SPILLING IN WOMEN

Sep 25, 2023 1h 25m

It’s Into The Woods on a safari of the heart for men who love (and love like) grim fairytales. Prepare to be driven to drink as we give chapter 10 of Wild At Heart the read that it deserves. BAD…

S2E20 219. NO TIME FOR TAMAR

Sep 11, 2023 1h 17m

The actual factual title of chapter 9 is Arousing Adam and nothing will ever be worse than that. So prepare to cringe cringes bigger than you could ever ask or imagine as we give chapter 9 of…

S2E19 218. UNDER INCONGRUENT ATTACK

Sep 04, 2023 1h 19m

It’s a Band of “oh brother 🙄” where the point of manhood is to Save Private Ryan from all manner of imaginary frenemies. Get ready to go to war with all sorts of war stories as we give chapter 9 of…

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