My Irreligious Life

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Crossroads: Agnostic & Black In America

Send us a text Agnosticism, at its core, is not a denial of the divine, but rather an acknowledgment of the limits of human knowledge. It is the honest admission that we do not know, and perhaps cannot know, the ultimate nature of reality or the existence of God. For generations, the Black experience in America has been inextricably linked with faith, particularly Christianity. To question or step away from this deeply ingrained tradition can feel like a radical departure, a severing of ties,...

05-04
20:31

The Evolution of Black Spirituality

Send us a text For Black History Month we reflect on the profound evolution of black spirituality in America. The legacy of black spirituality stands on the shoulders of giants, with a rich history of a resilience.   Black spirituality in America has been a dynamic force, deeply interwoven with the cultural, social, and political fabric of both the African diaspora and the broader American narrative. Despite facing systemic racism, cultural appropriation, and the commodification of Black spir...

02-09
12:20

Make Our Faith Spaces Safe

Send us a text This month, is spiritual abuse awareness month and we are highlighting this deeply important issue that is often-overlooked. Spiritual abuse inflicts profound wounds, leveraging faith and doctrine as instruments of control and harm. This episode is dedicated to unraveling these layers, sharing knowledge, and providing a platform for those whose voices have been marginalized. It’s a call to rethink the ways we understand power, control, and faith within spiritual spaces. T...

01-04
13:43

Deconstructing Ultimate Evil

Send us a text Deconstructing the concept of ultimate evil or Satan requires deep introspection and a willingness to challenge our ingrained beliefs. When exploring different philosophical and theological perspectives on this question, it can help us understand the roots of our own beliefs about evil. The concept Of ultimate evil often personified as Satan has been a powerful force in human history, shaping our understanding of morality, justice, and the very nature of reality. However, in re...

11-16
12:53

F' The Church

Send us a text There are a merit of factors of why people are leaving and saying F' Church. People are disillusioned with things like the inconsistencies between the church's teachings and the behaviors of its members/leaders. People feel judged, excluded, or made to feel unwelcome. Dogmatism and rigidness with teachings that are overly strict or inflexible, that often alienate individuals who seek a more open-minded or progressive approach to faith. Simply put the church's teachings and prac...

09-23
44:09

Healthy Sexual Development In Christiandom

Send us a text As it relates to the human brain, the human body relative to sex and sexuality, the fundamentalist Christian framework towards sex and sexuality is most harmful. The framework is often counter to any clinical evidence based understanding with little to no awareness to how the body works as it relates to human physiology and sex. The framework and approach are often theologically flawed, even worse, counterintuitive to the human agency. Psychologically harming to the human...

07-24
57:04

The Human Brain On Religious Fundamentalism

Send us a text Mental Health Awareness Month is an observance held every May, which aims to raise awareness and reduce the stigma surrounding mental health issues. It serves as a reminder of the importance of mental health and the challenges faced by millions of people worldwide. By raising awareness we can improve the lives of those affected by mental health issues and create a more compassionate society. And that's desperately needed. Mental health awareness month is also an important...

05-27
23:07

Pastor X: Candles, Cyrstals, & Singing Bowls Enhances My Spirituality

Send us a text This podcast series will dive into African Spirituality and explore why many African American Christians are reclaiming some of our rich African traditions within their faith expression. With interviews of those who've left behind a Colonized Christian worldview. Join us in our interview with Pastor X.

02-10
24:57

HDR: A CRYING SHAME PART III

Send us a text This podcast series will focus on the psychosocial impact of high demand and controlling religion (HDR), particularly in the African-American Christian context. It will raise awareness and encourage further conversation about the emotional and psychological harm of fundamental religion.

01-08
17:09

HDR: A CRYING SHAME PART II

Send us a text This podcast series will focus on the psychosocial impact of high demand and controlling religion (HDR), particularly in the African-American Christian context. It will raise awareness and encourage further conversation about the emotional and psychological harm of fundamental religion.

12-17
20:41

HDR: A CRYING SHAME PART I

Send us a text This podcast series will focus on the psychosocial impact of high demand and controlling religion (HDR), particularly in the African-American Christian context. It will raise awareness and encourage further conversation about the emotional and psychological harm of fundamental religion.

12-04
20:30

Bro. Henry interview W Jermaine Thomas

Send us a text #thebrohenryandyoushow *Special Feature of My Irreligious Podcast: Your Host Was Interviewed On The Brother Henry & You Show. He's Interviewed Greats Like "The Blind Boys of Alabama" to Bobby Jones of "Bobby Jones Gospel" See Youtube Link: https://youtube.com/@henryharris100?si=Uz9TVRy5kJexeuQr

11-06
26:00

Pretty Tony: "Ain't Nothing Wrong With You"

Send us a text Join us in a heart warming dialogue around faith & deconstruction. Who are the Nones & Dones in Christianity? What is happening to Western Christianity. Today's episode highlights the reality of the work that's needed to unpack the harm of fundamental religion.

04-07
30:43

I Gave Jesus His Life Back

Send us a text I found it to be psychologically harming to me and that of my human agency that the Christian God could only love me and recognize my human significance only in Jesus. In my fictitious conversation with Jesus, I gave him his life back and he welcomed it. He told me it was always mine and that my life was never his to take. That the space in my heart was always mines to be lord and master over. Jesus can be a utility and a tool but he should never be anything more!

03-11
27:40

From The Vault: Being a Bridge Builder "The Church & LGBTQ+"

Send us a text Listen in on this much needed discussion and dialogue on how the Christian community at-large can better serve the LGBT+ community in their faith spaces. Catherine Toon invited Jermaine Thomas onto her podcast show "Perspectives with Cathrine Toon" (June 7 2020). Tune into this recasted episode with this authentic and genuine Christian leader and one of the few Christian voices I still follow post my Christian Deconstruction. You can find the original interview on a...

01-26
46:06

Deconstructing The Christian Man Box

Send us a text No one starts their deconstructing journey looking to call their faith tradition into question. I know I didn't! However, the unique dynamics of deconstruction will also have you call into question other constructs you've been indoctrinated in as well. So in today's episode, we will touch on the fringes of Deconstructing the Christian Man Box & Toxic Masculinity. This episode is dedicated to the survivors of abuse and in honor of National Domestic Violence Awareness M...

10-10
35:10

My Irreligious Life (Deconstructing Jesus)

Send us a text Nothing should be taboo when it comes to deconstrcution and letting go of indoctrination can be hard. I'm not here to make an argument for a historical Jesus. I'm not here to make an argument for a Christian Christ-Centric Jesus. I'm not here to make arguments for either of those. But I am here to argue that it is normal and that it is okay to deconstruct Jesus.

09-06
01:04:07

My Irreligious Life (Autonomy)

Send us a text Christian Leaders often say don't deconstruct to the point where you don't have nothing left and place emphais on reconstructing with no value around a persons autonomy. Listen in family as I dialogue about placing value on your own autonomy as you navigate the deconstructing continum.

08-08
19:14

My Irreligious Life (Home Edition)

Send us a text Join us in a heart warming dialogue around faith & deconstruction. Who are the Nones & Dones in Christianity? What is happening to Western Christianity. Listen in family!!

02-08
19:49

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