Finding Normal: Life after Spiritual Trauma
Chris & Rachel Knobil
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S1E43 43: Abuse & Accountability in Churches: A Conversation with Katie Biddinger
Our conversation with Katie about her recent research into abuse in churches. We touch on how background contributes, the many kinds of abuse, how it becomes so prevalent, possible paths forward…
S1E42 42: We're Back
It's been a while, but we are still here! Join us as we ramble for a little while about the things we are thinking about these days, and hint at some future topics for the podcast.Recommended…
Short Thoughts - I'm Still Standing
A very short episode - thoughts inspired by a song...on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ETC85CgzTHM?si=IVQK0dxc12Us_4g9on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/2UHK8agSYWJUzMuQTPMCVq
S1E41 41: IFB Culture
We discuss why transition out of the IFB feels like living in a foreign culture, IFB social hierarchy and potential inbreeding, with background music by Poppy the guinea pig.CD Code: MUSICEPISODE24
S1E40 40: The Music Episode
We finally tackle a much requested topic - Christian Music. So many rules, so little sense. So what music is ok - and why do Christians make up so many rules about it?Recommended Resources:Postmodern…
S1E39 39: Psychological Manipulation and the Israel/Hamas conflict
A number of people in the Deconstructing/Advocate community read this situation shockingly wrong. So what's really going on?This is a very heavy and long episode, but we felt it couldn't really be…
S1E38 38: Purity Culture
We discuss the toxic IFB teachings on "purity" and how it is destructive, harmful, and not even close to the truth. Once you start really examining it, the evangelical view of sex is quite…
S1E37 37: Rejecting Legalism Isn't Enough
We explore something we have noticed - when people recognize and reject legalism and think that they have somehow arrived at a new and better Christianity. But it isn't enough and we discuss…
S1E36 36: Money, Money, Money
A discussion on how financial teaching and practices in abusive churches affect the lives of those under them - for years.Recommended Resource: Pagan ChristianityOther links:Reporting on Franklin's…
S1E35 35: Why We Don't Go to Church
We discuss why we longer attend and institutional church, why it's good to take a break from church, and what "church" actually is (despite what we think of).Resources:Broken Trust by F. Remy…
S1E34 34: Book Review: Becoming Free Indeed by Jinger Duggar Vuolo
We share our thoughts and analysis of Jinger Duggar's recent book. What's good, the import context of the book, what's bad, and what's missing.Recommended Resources:Untwisting Scriptures, Book 1 by…
S1E33 33: Survivor Story: Interview with Olivia Hitt Olds
TW: Discussion of Child Abuse, Death of a Pet, Suicidal ThoughtsWe talk with Olivia about her experience growing up under an abusive, narcissistic mother while under the influence of a toxic, abusive…
S1E32 Bonus: Analysis of "Created to Be His Helpmeet"
Analysis of Debi Pearl's book Created to Be His Helpmeet. In which we refrain from reading inappropriate quotes from the book (mostly), dismiss Rachel's awkward college homemaking class, and reflect…
S1E31 31. What About Spanking?
We discuss what the Bible teaches about spanking children and how scripture has been twisted to defend certain cultural ideas. We also delve into the history of spanking a bit to see where the idea…
S1E30 30: Modern Manifestations of Patriarchy
We discuss a variety of modern patriarchal movements and teachers. The final episode in our patriarchy series.Examples of False teaching:Created to be His Helpmeet by Debbi PearlLove and Respect by…
S1E29 29: Untwisting Scriptures Book 4 with author Rebecca Davis
We talk with Rebecca Davis about her newest book - Untwisting Scriptures Book 4: Wolves, Hypocrisy, Sin Leveling, and Righteousness. It's a really good one! Get the book here: https://a.co/d/3NQ2trQ
S1E28 28: Patriarchy Pt. 7: The Rebirth of Patriarchy
We delve deep into the history of where modern patriarchy finds its roots. Since it isn't from the Bible where did it come from?The Making of Biblical Womanhood by Beth Barr:…
S1E27 27: What About Halloween?
We discuss the origins of Halloween and whether you can take your kids trick-or-treating. Has the church told the truth about Halloween?Books:Trick or Treat: The History of HalloweenThe Book of…
S1E26 26: Justin Woodbury Interview Pt 2
In this two part interview we have a conversation with Justin about his new book and his experience in the IFB. Trigger Warning: Sexual AbuseJustin's Book: Sheltered but Not Protected
S1E25 25: Justin Woodbury Interview, Pt 1
In this two part interview we have a conversation with Justin about his new book and his experience in the IFB. Trigger Warning: Sexual AbuseJustin's Book: Sheltered but Not Protected
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