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A podcast exploring why those who grew up in the American Evangelical church are now leaving it behind.
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Two ex-Mormon women in their 20's. Both queer. Both divorced. Both ready to share the ins-and-outs of Mormonism and what it's like to leave.
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Experience candid conversations on faith, spiritual harm, deconstruction, and recovery from religious trauma with Jude Mills on FKD UP BY FAITH. Dive into personal narratives of healing, resilience, and courage. Tune in for transformative insights and stories of spiritual growth.
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Your two favorite ex-mormon apostates take you on a comedic exploration and analysis of new and old religious fundamentalism. Every week they examine hot-button issues like shame, sexuality, purity culture, and misogyny from a post-religious lens. Come and join the affirming and inclusive space for everyone navigating deconstruction, religion, society, and culture.
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A monthly podcast featuring informative and diverse voices exploring contemporary topics ranging from religious deconstruction, anti-racism, and sexuality to holy texts, labour unions, and artificial intelligence.
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Husband and Wife are two non-believers who have always wanted to read the Bible. Why would we subject ourselves to this you might ask? From our perspective it helps us understand where the Christians around us, here in the Midwest, are coming from when they quote the Bible at us. Husband is basically an Atheist and wife leans Agnostic but mostly Atheist and we’re just having some fun at the Bible’s expense while learning more about what our neighbors claim we’re going to hell over. Join Acas ...
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Welcome to Beyond the Surface, where being seen means being understood. Here, we explore the ups and downs of exploring and sometimes losing faith and community, and the healing power of shared stories. This is a safe space to connect, share, and find support in our common experiences of religious trauma and leaving fundamental communities. Join us as we build a community of understanding and connection. Host - Sam Sellers; Therapist specialising in Religious Trauma and the Queer Community L ...
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My Irreligious Life: "Is A Heart Warming, Funny, And Engaging Dialogue That Will Explore The Journey Of Spirituality, Deconstruction, And Faith Practices From An Urban Cultural Context". Let's Get It Family!
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When Buddha was asked whether he is a man or a god, he replied, simply, “I am awake.” Energy awareness is the solution to most - if not all - of the problems we currently face, both as individuals and as a society. Each Tantric Tuesday™, we explore topics related to self-improvement, self-empowerment, relationships, human sexuality, meditation, magick, religious deconstruction, and how to de-program from outdated colonialist paradigms. 𝗧𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴.𝗻𝗲𝘁 is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated ...
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Another Look Podcast is a podcast where we discuss our splinters and planks of wood in the American church. The purpose of this podcast is to have frank and honest dialogue about the role of the church and the role of the believer in America today. Our goal is to take "another look" at who we are and realign our spirits properly. It will hurt initially but the end result will always be a beautiful masterpiece in the Potter's hands.
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Freeing hearts to love and be loved! Love. Inclusion. Affirmation. Susan Cottrell is the Mom of two LGBTQ+ children; the founder of FreedHearts; an international speaker with a viral TEDx talk; a pastor and theologian; an acclaimed author; and a fierce advocate and ally. In her unique tender, relatable style, Susan is a prominent voice of unconditional love and lavish inclusion. Powerful, authentic, and relevant in today’s society, Susan has a lot to say. The Advocate calls her their “Favori ...
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Two queer Christian women exploring the space between belief and doubt, deconstruction and reconstruction, and the mysteries of faith that are ours just as much as the Christians who have gone before us—even the ones who say that our queerness is incompatible with Christianity. Regardless of your beliefs (or lack thereof), you’re welcome in this conversation about the religious backgrounds people came from, and how those experiences (and changes in belief) impact the life they live now.
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Faith, hops and love. Beer Christianity is a progressive Christian podcast that blends faith, politics and culture with pub chat. Interviews with thinkers, artists and theologians. Honest, authentic discussions of theology and society. Almost no real understanding of beer. Expect all this and a bunch of laughs as we try to deconstruct, reconstruct and unf*ck our Christianity with fear, trembling and a couple of drinks. Pour a pint, put your feet up and listen your way into a different kind o ...
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The Liturgical Rebels podcast is for spiritual seekers who no longer feel comfortable with a traditional approach to Christian religious observances. It empowers followers of Jesus to creatively reconstruct their faith and spiritual practices. Through conversation with groundbreaking practitioners from around the world who think creatively about new approaches to spirituality, we will emphasize the sacredness of all things and uncover ways in which God speaks to us through nature and creativ ...
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Spirituality Matters with Rev Karla is a podcast for the spiritual-but-not-religious. Rev Karla is an ordained interfaith minister, a writer, and a spiritual teacher and mentor. She explores topics from healing religious trauma and helping individuals explore, embrace, and expand their spiritual-but-not-religious journeys, while connecting to the Divine through sacred soul work. For more resources and support along your spiritual journey → https://www.revkarla.com
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We are a father-daughter duo based in East Tennessee. Michael Napier is a Pastor of a small local church for the last 30+ years and he holds a Doctorate of Biblical Studies. Sarah Napier works for corporate America by day and has devoted the majority of her life to ministry. With humor, honesty, and a mutual respect for each other’s perspectives, we will navigate through controversial topics, learn of different religious beliefs, and challenge listeners to reconsider their own convictions. J ...
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Walking the path of religious deconstruction.
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Conversations with regular people about their deconstruction experiences, leaving toxic religious groups, and what comes next. Maple syrup-flavoured discussions about how authoritarian religion manifests in the Canadian space. Episodes release biweekly on Wednesdays.
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Non-religious conversations about life, love and God. Past guests include Wm. Paul Young, Brian Zahnd, Lisa Sharon Harper, Kim Walker-Smith, Priscilla Shirer, Bradley Jersak and many more.
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Exploring the world inside and outside the evangelical subculture, one conversation at a time. "Exvangelical" is a shared starting point with many destinations; it acknowledges the impact (predominantly white/white-led) evangelicalism has had on our lives, but does not dictate our current or future beliefs & practices. On this podcast, you'll hear stories of people who've left evangelicalism for other branches of Christianity, for other spiritual traditions, and for none at all. All paths ar ...
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Are you ready for the psychedelic revolution? In the next few years, the FDA is likely to approve these mind-bending drugs for treating depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. Some states have already decriminalized psilocybin, the active ingredient in "magic" mushrooms. But for all the headlines, many questions are swirling around this psychedelic renaissance. How do we make these drugs effective, safe and accessible to the people who need the most help? And how can they be used ethi ...
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Flaws of Attraction is a podcast for those reckoning with adverse religious experiences and reclaiming one’s individual spiritual autonomy/agency through the exploration of different healing modalities. In this podcast, we'll discuss deconstruction from religious systems, healing from purity culture, manifestation, health and wellness, and integrating psychology practises into our lives. Let's journey into the wild west of wellness together by having insightful and critical conversations on ...
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"Unconditioning Love" invites you on an insightful expedition led by your host, Lydia, delving deep into the transformational journey of deconstruction, unraveling the conditions we often put on love. Journey alongside us as we uncover tales of resilience, featuring candid conversations with members of the LGBTQ community, individuals who have discovered love after navigating narcissistic relationships, and courageous souls who have left high control religions. Together, let's peel back the ...
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Every episode Suhaiymah Manzoor-Khan is joined by a different guest to discuss and deconstruct two seemingly oppositional ideas (innocent/guilty, radical/moderate, secular/religious etc). In doing this we consider if things are really so simple, or if seemingly commonsensical binaries actually hides, obscures or allows for much more complicated political dynamics.
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Mindful Minds is a podcast that centers on learning how to be mindful of important topics. Hosted by Serafina, join us as we learn how to be more mindful together.
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There are lots of podcasts and articles about why so many people are leaving religion, but a more interesting question to ask is why people stay, especially those who have been judged, shamed, demonized, or abused by their religious communities. In Why I Stay, we tell stories of faithfulness in the face of judgement, hurt, and betrayal.
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Oddest is Hottest discusses the deconstruction of purity culture and religious indoctrination, the importance of sex education, and comments on news-worthy current events.
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I am Meagan Howard, and this is me working through the challenges of deconstructing the religious, societal norms that I've been living with. I'll be talking about religion, politics, mental health, pop culture, and my story. My goal is to connect with people who are going through the same deconstruction, and be a voice that says, "You're not alone."
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The Love Cast with Jamal is a bi-weekly podcast show by author & life coach Jamal Jivanjee that will examine topics, as well as conduct informative interviews, related to consciousness, relationships, spirituality, personal empowerment, mental health, religious deconstruction, etc...
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Where investigative scrutiny confront religious tradition. Hosted by Jeramiah Giehl—a former Jehovah Witness, Pentecostal, Messianic, and now Conservative Jew—this podcast unpacks the origins of Christianity through a Jewish lens. With a journalist’s edge, Giehl explores Jesus in Second Temple Judaism, exposing Greco-Roman fingerprints on early theology. From Qumran and the Ebionites to the “Parting of the Ways,” each episode confronts myth, redaction, and tradition with evidence-based analy ...
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Conversations with Courageous People Deconstructing Christian Beliefs | Brady Hardin interviews guests about their faith deconstruction, unraveling religious indoctrination, spiritual abuse experiences, religious trauma, the rebuilding of a personal community after leaving Christian Fundamentalism, and much more.
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Liberate yourself from the programming and beliefs that keep you feeling small. Host & NLP Life Coach, Jessicah Travis, will help you unravel from the oppressive religious culture that told you how to think about yourself and the world around you. Let's liberate your story and live the life you want to!
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Feet of Clay – Confessions of the Cult Sisters – What's it like to live in a Christian cult commune? How the hell do smart people get brainwashed into crazy beliefs and behaviors? Tracey & Sharon share their parallel journeys into and out of Last Days Ministries, led by Christian music super-star Keith Green (and later his wife Melody Green). Plus they interview others who also got out of high-control groups and toxic churches. Arranged marriages? Purity culture virgins? Religious trauma? Su ...
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Mind Love • Modern Mindfulness to Think, Feel, and Live Well
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Your mind is your most powerful tool—and the story you tell yourself shapes your entire reality. Mind Love is where mind science meets soul work, helping you break free from old patterns, shift your perspective, and unlock the deeper wisdom inside you. Hosted by Melissa Monte, this podcast blends psychology, transformative storytelling, and real-world tools to help you shift your thoughts and change your life—from the inside out. Every episode sparks breakthroughs. You’ll learn how to: ✨ Rew ...
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Naughty by Nature is a show about finding a god that accepts all of you. Filmmaker, performer, and former-Evangelical Christian, Treen (Katrina Lillian Sorrentino) is on a mission to find humor and wisdom in all our spiritual journeys, whether we’re being born again or deconstructing from toxic religious relationships. In this cheeky and subversive series about how to keep the faith, Treen talks with guests about how they processed their religious baggage and carved out a unique spiritual pa ...
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Dr. James Dobson is a clinical psychologist, founder of Christian media empire Focus on the Family, a spiritual advisor to every Republican President since Reagan, and a paragon in the Evangelical Christian movement. And he's a massive dick. Join therapists Jake (a former Evangelical) and Brooke (who knows almost nothing about Evangelical culture) as they read and tear apart Dobson's works. Get ready to laugh, cry, and rip your hair out as we explore the very many reasons why I Hate James Do ...
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Bold Unedited Discussions on Psychology, Philosophy, Therapy, and Change. Entertaining and informative talks explore psychology and philosophy with a variety of guests including authors, doctors, healers, professors, therapists, scientists and more. We delve into everything from modern therapeutic techniques to ancient wisdom practices, offering practical and unique approaches to living a vibrant life. Host Paul Krauss, MA LPC, draws on his unique background – from a rural motel childhood to ...
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We’re delving into the shadows of religion, embarking on a journey to reclaim our lives from its grasp. We’ll be exploring the topic of the religious spirit, how it can rob us of the life God intends for us, and we’ll take a close look into what it looks like to authentically follow Jesus. Whether you’ve been wounded by religion, are in the process of deconstructing (or reconstructing) your faith, or simply yearn for a church that looks more like Jesus than a dragon, this podcast is for you.
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Thoughts, facts, and opinions concerning the church world, both religious and biblical. Breaking down the Holy scriptures (KJV) for application in the twentieth century. The church, in general, and how it is viewed today. The deconstruction of the church and why younger generations are turning away from the church - what are their needs from the church. The spiritual warfare raging in the world today. The returning of Jesus Christ. By the help of God, I will attempt to upload two episodes a ...
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Andrew Pledger, a cult survivor, hosts “Speaking Up: Surviving Religions and Cults", a podcast that allows people to share their stories of abuse and religious trauma in various high-control groups. Speaking Up has ended but Andrew has other podcasts like "Surviving BJU: A Christian Cult" and "Beyond BJU: Exposing Fundamentalism." - Exvangelical Podcasts, Cult Podcasts, Deconstruction Podcasts - Support this podcast: https://www.patreon.com/4ndrewpledger - Linktree: https://andrewpledger.myp ...
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Bible, Bravery, & Bulls#!t: A No BS Guide to Deconstruction, Progressive Christianity, & Life After Evangelicalism with Dan Minor
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Bible, Bravery, & Bullshit with Dan Minor is the unapologetic podcast for anyone tearing down old beliefs, choosing deconstruction, and rebuilding something new. Dan Minor isn't here to sugarcoat it—he's diving headfirst into the gritty, raw conversations about faith, spirituality, and the chaotic ride that is life after evangelicalism. Whether you're questioning, evolving, or just fed up with the system, this podcast slashes through religious dogma with sharp humor, brutal honesty, and just ...
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Considering the Bible's saintly reputation, it packs surprising gore, horror, and depravity. As well as beauty, wisdom, and tedium. For millennia, the Bible has held Western culture captive to its strange stories of ancient people trying to figure out God. Maybe you're not religious, but you're curious about the Bible. Maybe you grew up in church, but you're looking for a new way to relate to the Bible. Welcome! We're Sam and Amanda. We're obsessed with the Bible. Sam is a liberal Presbyteri ...
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Welcome to STFU Podcast with Nishea Balajadia. I am a single mother, survivor of childhood abuse and domestic violence, a retired foster parent, a community advocate in Fresno, California. I grew up in corporate tech world (I worked at Fortune 500 Companies like AT&T, Google, and Flextronics) and left in 2017 to pursue community organizing and advocacy where I was roped into evangelical megachurch cult life and escaped their grasps in 2019 while fostering three toddlers under three. I began ...
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Church Talk with Isaac is a podcast with raw, candid conversation about the state of the church today. Isaac Watson uses this platform to discuss topics others think about, but rarely talk about. From scripture to culture, and from the words of the pastor to the thoughts of the church goer, Church Talk with Isaac is a conversation you want to be apart of.
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Religious Deconstruction: Finding Meaning in the Existential Void After Faith with Britt Hartley • 400
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In this episode, you'll discover: Why humans create meaning in fundamentally similar ways regardless of their cosmic beliefs How suffering can be both brutal reality and catalyst for transformation The unexpected freedom that comes from separating your identity from your beliefs Are we discovering meaning that's already built into reality, or are w…
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Study shows states on the brink of family caregiving crisis
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New research from Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health found that family caregivers are performing an estimated value of $873.5 billion worth of labor each year, most of which goes unpaid.By WBUR & NPR
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In 'The Trouble With Heroes,' hiking is healing
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In “The Trouble With Heroes,” a boy who gets into trouble with the law is tasked with hiking all 46 Adirondack peaks.By WBUR & NPR
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'Sea of Grass' documents destruction of prairie and the people trying to save it
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The North American prairie rivals the Amazon rainforest in its biological diversity, and it’s disappearing even faster.By WBUR & NPR
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NPR and 3 Colorado public radio stations sue Trump administration
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President Trump's May 1 executive order called for barring the use of Congressionally appropriated funds for NPR and PBS.By WBUR & NPR
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When they can’t die in their own home, some terminally ill patients are welcomed into someone else’s
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The "death with dignity" movement advocates for a terminally ill person’s ability to end their life with a doctor’s assistance under a specific set of circumstances.By WBUR & NPR
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Harvard student body co-president on Trump's effort to ban international students
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More than a quarter of Harvard University's students come from outside the U.S.By WBUR & NPR
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The best BBQ restaurants in Texas, according to Texas Monthly
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Texas Monthly is out with its list of the best BBQ restaurants of 2025.By WBUR & NPR
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'Randy Rainbow and the Marvelously Magical Pink Glasses' tells kids to embrace individuality
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The book, loosely based on Randy Rainbow's own childhood experiences, is about a fabulously creative elementary school boy who's teased mercilessly for his clothing, his painted nails and his penchant for listening to Broadway tunes.By WBUR & NPR
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Young people sued Montana over climate and won. Now, Republicans are pushing back
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Young people in Montana won a lawsuit against the state for promoting fossil fuels, saying it violated the state constitution’s right to “a clean and healthful environment.”By WBUR & NPR
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Campus free speech advocate calls Trump's actions against Harvard unconstitutional
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Connor Murnane argues that Harvard's failures do not justify President Trump's dramatic steps against the university.By WBUR & NPR
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Trump administration cuts program that brings fresh farm food to Louisiana schools
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Now, some local lawmakers are pushing to get it back.By WBUR & NPR
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Democrat argues his party should look forward, but the past is haunting
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Democrat Bill Press talks about the challenges the party is facing as it tries to regroup from losses to President Trump.By WBUR & NPR
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Why were Boston area climate activists contacted by the FBI?
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Legal experts worry that this could have a chilling effect on free speech.By WBUR & NPR
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Zechariah Chapter 10: Bible Study by Atheists
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In todays theological roast, Husband and Wife of Sacrilegious Discourse unpack the soggy, self-contradictory mess that is Zechariah Chapter 10—and spoiler alert: Yahweh is still mad, still yelling at clouds, and still promising things he won't deliver. We kick things off with some biblical weather forecasting (“ask the Lord for rain in the spring,”…
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Losing Religion, Finding God: A Former Pastor’s Awakening to Love with John Rainey • 403
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In this episode, you’ll learn: How to navigate the fear and freedom of questioning your faith Why letting go of hell might be the most spiritually honest thing you do A deeper perspective on forgiveness, ego, and reclaiming your inner divinity Isn’t it kind of messed up that so many of us were traumatized as kids by the idea of eternal hell? We wer…
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Russian intensifies drone and missile attacks on Ukraine
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President Trump says he's considering more sanctions against Russia.By WBUR & NPR
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DOJ investigates proposed Muslim development in Texas
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A proposed Muslim development of a Texas mosque has been the subject of criticism from almost every single high-profile Republican in the state, including Attorney General Ken Paxton and Gov. Greg Abbot.By WBUR & NPR
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Lawmakers are divided over state and local tax deduction
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The cap tends to impact Americans who live in higher-tax states particularly hard.By WBUR & NPR
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'Putin's Endgame' explores how Russia's neighbors are preparing for what could happen next after
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Finland, Sweden and Estonia wonder if they might be next.By WBUR & NPR
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'Just Friends' wins NPR College Podcast Challeng
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Jo Strogatz is a 23-year-old asking herself the kinds of questions people her age often do: Is this person the one for me? What do I need out of romantic relationships?By WBUR & NPR
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Five years after COVID canceled their graduation ceremony, Wellesley 2020 graduates finally get their moment
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Across the country, dewy-eyed members of the class of 2025 are getting their moment in a cap and gown. But they’re not the only ones.By WBUR & NPR
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What it means if Congress reverses Clean Air Act
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Congress is expected to undo a Clean Air Act regulation that strictly controls the amount of toxic air pollutants emitted by many industrial facilities like oil refineries, chemical plants and steel mills.By WBUR & NPR
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A Marine remembers the war in Afghanistan
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Retired Marine Col. Christian Cabaniss talks about the 14 men under his command who were killed in Afghanistan in 2009, and his work helping families at Dover Air Force base when the bodies of troops killed in action were repatriated.By WBUR & NPR
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South Dakota tourism faces economic uncertainty
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Last year, tourists spent over $5 billion in South Dakota — a record for the state. However, this year concerns are growing that tourism will drop off due to economic uncertainty, inflation and falling international tourist numbers.By WBUR & NPR
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Where the racial justice movement stands, 5 years after George Floyd's murder
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After George Floyd's murder 5 years ago, there were calls for racial justice, police reform and increased diversity, equity and inclusion. But since then, there's been a major backlash against that movement.By WBUR & NPR
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Step up your grilling game with 3 marinades and a rhubarb sauce
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Memorial Day is the unofficial start of the summer grilling season.By WBUR & NPR
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