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Ashley and Bailee are reclaiming their spirituality after leaving the evangelical church behind. Join them for candid conversations about the twists and turns of deconstruction, spirituality, pop culture, mental health, astrology, self-care, and all the things that make life interesting after the altar call. Together, we’ll laugh, reflect, and discover what we still believe in.
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S2E17 Amish Made | Part 1: The History of America's Most Traditional Lifestyle
Ashley and Bailee turn their attention to a community often romanticized but rarely understood: the Amish.In Part 1 of this two-part series, they trace the movement’s origins in the Radical…
S2E16 The Conditional Unconditional LOVE of God
Were you obsessed with how much God Loves you? Our Evangelical upbringing taught us that God loves you unconditionally… unless you don’t believe correctly, behave correctly, or die at the wrong…
S2E15 Villain Origin Stories: When Our (Past) Evangelical Selves Hurt Others
Ashley and Bailee turn the lens inward, reflecting on the moments they weren’t just harmed by evangelical culture—but actively upheld it.In this episode, they unpack their own “villain origin…
S2E14 The Hot Devil: Assistant Manager & Pop Culture Icon | Part 2
Ashley and Bailee continue their conversation on the devil, moving from the origins of the mythology to how it showed up in their evangelical upbringing, other religions, and the culture at large.…
S2E13 The Hot Devil Himself: History, Mythology, and Paradise Lost | Part 1
Ashley and Bailee explore the origins of the devil and how our modern idea of Satan was shaped less by scripture and more by history, culture, and literature.They trace the evolution of devil…
S2E12 What the Hell? | Part 2 | Afterlife Anxiety, Eternal Punishment, & the Devil Himself
Ashley and Bailee continue their exploration of hell, this time reflecting on the personal impact of what they (and other evangelicals) were taught. They discuss how fear-based lessons shaped their…
S2E11 What the Hell? | Part 1 | Hell's Origins and Culture Shifts
Ashley and Bailee dive into the origins of hell and how it became one of the most powerful—and fear-driven—ideas in evangelical Christianity. They unpack where the concept comes from, how ancient…
S2E10 Conversations with Holy Ghosting | Living Authentically: Polyamory, Queer Identity, and Separate Bedrooms
In this episode, we join forces with Meg and Sarai from Holy Ghosting to discuss building community as podcast creators without competition. We dive into how we navigate life after religious…
S2E9 New Year, New You
Ashley and Bailee ring in the New Year by sharing what in 2026 they’re looking forward to and what they’re relieved to leave behind from 2025. Joined by their producer Jacob, they talk about the…
S2E8 2025: Year in Review
Ashley and Bailee close out 2025 by reflecting on the year behind them—both personally and through the lens of Praise Be to Pod. Joined by their producer Jacob, they revisit the conversations,…
S2E7 The Rise of Christian Homeschooling: When the Church Invades Home
Ashley and Bailee dive into the rise of Christian homeschooling in America. They unpack how homeschooling grew from a fringe alternative into a core strategy of the evangelical movement, shaped by…
S2E6 Body Image: A Civil War (Eating Disorder Recovery and Self-Hate)
Content Advisory: This episode includes conversation on eating disorders. Listener discretion is advised.Ashley and Bailee dive into Ashley’s personal journey with body image and eating disorder…
S2E5 Forgive Me Not: Toxic Forgiveness
Ashley and Bailee dig into the idea of toxic forgiveness — the way churches twist forgiveness into a tool for silencing people, protecting abusers, and keeping vulnerable members in line. They unpack…
S2E4 The Puritans: The Religion That Built & Broke America
Bailee and Ashley take a historical detour—unpacking how the Puritans didn’t just influence early America, but laid the ideological groundwork for today’s alt-right evangelical movement. They trace…
S2E3 Thanksgiving in Exile, Part 2: The Radicalized Family Survival Guide
For part 2 of their Thanksgiving series, Ashley and Bailee move from tension to tactics — breaking down how to actually survive conversations with alt-right and evangelical family members. They share…
S2E2 Thanksgiving in Exile: Love, Family, and Radical Hope
For part 1 of their Thanksgiving series, Ashley and Bailee dig into the tension of coming home to politically divided families. They explore how finding common ground has become harder as the right…
S2E1 What Mormons Actually Believe: Inside the Faith of the LDS & FLDS
For part 2 of the conversation on Mormonism, Ashley and Bailee turn their focus to modern Mormon culture — from baptisms for the dead and sacred undergarments to baby blessings and the Utah plastic…
S1E25 From Visions to Wives: The Untold History of Mormonism
For their Season 1 finale, Ashley and Bailee dive into the foundations of Mormonism — the religious movement that started with Joseph Smith’s visions and a mysterious golden book. From the early…
Special Edition Movie Review | Hocus Pocus
Bailee and Ashley revisit the cult classic Hocus Pocus — a movie that once lived firmly on the “banned” list of evangelical households. For Bailee, it’s a first-time watch after years of hearing it…
S1E24 Spooky Season: All Hallow’s Eve
Bailee and Ashley unpack the evangelical fear of Halloween — the one night a year said to “open doors to the demonic.” From banned costumes and “Harvest Festivals” to sermons about the devil’s…
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