Cheers To Leaving!

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. To learn more about Adaline and hear her music visit: Adaline (adalinemusic.com)Support the showFacebook Suppport Group: Cheers to Leaving - Exvangelical Support Group | Facebook

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!Grab your cloak and staff, and join us as we raise a toast to the ancient wisdom of archetypal paganism.Support the showFacebook Suppport Group: Cheers to Leaving - Exvangelical Support Group | Facebook

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! xoxoSupport the showFacebook Suppport Group: Cheers to Leaving - Exvangelical Support Group | Facebook

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.  To watch the video see below: (94) Baph and Mel Say Cheers to Leaving! - YouTubeCheck them out: The Burning Eden Podcast: With Baph and Mel • A podcast on Spotify for PodcastersSupport the showFacebook Suppport Group: Cheers to Leaving - Exvangelical Support Group | Facebook

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. 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.Support the showFacebook Suppport Group: Cheers to Leaving - Exvangelical Support Group | Facebook

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.  See You On The Other Side | Instagram, TikTok | LinktreeSupport the showFacebook Suppport Group: Cheers to Leaving - Exvangelical Support Group | Facebook

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. 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: @jonlogzSupport the showFacebook Suppport Group: Cheers to Leaving - Exvangelical Support Group | Facebook

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! Support the showFacebook Suppport Group: Cheers to Leaving - Exvangelical Support Group | Facebook

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=1000629506251Follow MindShift podcast: https://www.instagram.com/mindshiftpodcast/Blog: MindShift Podcast – Reconstruction After Deconstruction, Post-ReligionSupport the showFacebook Suppport Group: Cheers to Leaving - Exvangelical Support Group | Facebook

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=Yge8O1qaXDIhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7eHI0FDqbschttps://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2023/07/sound-of-freedom-child-trafficking-moviePodcast episode mentioned: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/qanon-anonymous/id1428209307?i=1000625722818https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/qanon-anonymous/id1428209307?i=1000522267818Follow Cynane:Instagram: @Taking.Off.The.Tinfoil.HatWebsite: TakingOffTheTinfoilHat.comSupport the showFacebook Suppport Group: Cheers to Leaving - Exvangelical Support Group | Facebook

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/5hBDzLXtWebsite: 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/6IfvPWdsLK3iGynhjCu4I7Support the showFacebook Suppport Group: Cheers to Leaving - Exvangelical Support Group | Facebook

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. Listen to Part 2 here: https://feetofclayconfessionsofthecultsisters.buzzsprout.com/2078827/13406347-022-cheers-to-leaving-with-rachael-molly-crossover-part-2TikTok video referenced in episode: https://www.tiktok.com/@lornemalvo665/video/7246334603688938779Support the showFacebook Suppport Group: Cheers to Leaving - Exvangelical Support Group | Facebook

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.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/Support the showFacebook Suppport Group: Cheers to Leaving - Exvangelical Support Group | Facebook

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.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/Support the showFacebook Suppport Group: Cheers to Leaving - Exvangelical Support Group | Facebook

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.comhttps://itsmemarla.com/Other social media:Twitter: @marlatavianoIG: @marlataviano and @whitegirllearningSubstack: marlataviano.substack.comSupport the showFacebook Suppport Group: Cheers to Leaving - Exvangelical Support Group | Facebook

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!Support the showFacebook Suppport Group: Cheers to Leaving - Exvangelical Support Group | Facebook

Our guest today is Dr Laura Anderson here to share her EXtimony - shes founder of the Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery. She has a Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) in Mind-Body Medicine, Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy, is certified in Somatic Experiencing, and is a Certified Complex Trauma Professional. We ask her listener questions and talk about BODY response to religious trauma.This episode is PART 2 of a conversation we started last week. Please go back and listen to that episode before starting this one. Dr. Laura AndersonInstagram: @drlauraeandersonTikTok: @drlauraeandersonWebsite: www.drlauraeanderson.comBook: www.drlauraeanderson.com/book or https://a.co/d/9vdcRPvCenter for Trauma Resolution and RecoveryOnline trauma coaching for individuals desiring to resolve and recover from religious trauma, adverse religious experiences, purity culture, cults, dynamics of power and control, and spiritual abuse. We also have group coaching options as well as other resources that are being developed (courses, seminars, workbooks, podcasts, etc.)Instagram: @traumaresolutionandrecoveryWebsite: www.traumaresolutionandrecovery.comSupport the showSupport the showFacebook Suppport Group: Cheers to Leaving - Exvangelical Support Group | Facebook

Our guest today is Dr Laura Anderson here to share her EXtimony - shes founder of the Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery. She has a Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) in Mind-Body Medicine, Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy, is certified in Somatic Experiencing, and is a Certified Complex Trauma Professional. We ask her listener questions and talk about BODY response to religious trauma. Dr. Laura AndersonInstagram: @drlauraeandersonTikTok: @drlauraeandersonWebsite: www.drlauraeanderson.comBook: www.drlauraeanderson.com/book or https://a.co/d/9vdcRPvCenter for Trauma Resolution and RecoveryOnline trauma coaching for individuals desiring to resolve and recover from religious trauma, adverse religious experiences, purity culture, cults, dynamics of power and control, and spiritual abuse. We also have group coaching options as well as other resources that are being developed (courses, seminars, workbooks, podcasts, etc.)Instagram: @traumaresolutionandrecoveryWebsite: www.traumaresolutionandrecovery.comSupport the showFacebook Suppport Group: Cheers to Leaving - Exvangelical Support Group | Facebook

You will likely recognize our guest today from her social media reels on Instagram speaking out about Christian fundamentalisms hidden realities. If not, go check them out they are great! Today's topics we cover Christian fundamentalism and how its seeping into our politics! They have a hidden agenda and yeah it sounds crazy but so does reality. I mean we're literally on a giant rotating rock floating in space so like do the math. This is part 2 of our episode that dropped on May 11th so please check that out for some back story on Tia before listening to this one. See Tia in 'Shiny Happy People' on Amazon Prime on June 2nd. Follow her, support her, order her book-shes a legend! Tia Levings shares the realities of what it’s like to live in Christian fundamentalism on social media.Her work seeks out the missing female perspective in patriarchal spaces and supports the survivors of religious trauma. She will appear in the 2023 Amazon docuseries on the Institute of Basic Life Principles and her memoir,A Well-Trained Wife, will be released in 2024 (St. Martin’s Press).Learn more at TiaLevings.com@tialevingswriter on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok and YouTube Support the showFacebook Suppport Group: Cheers to Leaving - Exvangelical Support Group | Facebook

You will likely recognize our guest today from her social media reels on Instagram speaking out about Christian fundamentalisms hidden realities. If not, go check them out they are great! Today's topics we cover high control marriage and high control religion, and handmaid's tale shit. There is some content that will be triggering for some listeners (marital rape, infant discipline and death, violence) please be advised before listening to this episode. Tia Levings shares the realities of what it’s like to live in Christian fundamentalism on social media.Her work seeks out the missing female perspective in patriarchal spaces and supports the survivors of religious trauma. She will appear in the 2023 Amazon docuseries on the Institute of Basic Life Principles and her memoir,A Well-Trained Wife, will be released in 2024 (St. Martin’s Press).Learn more at TiaLevings.com@tialevingswriter on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok and YouTube Support the showFacebook Suppport Group: Cheers to Leaving - Exvangelical Support Group | Facebook