55. Faith Deconstruction
Description
CW: Some of this episode’s subject matter may not be suitable for those under the age of 18. Sexual wording is used and topics such as sexual abuse are discussed. This episode may be triggering to those with religious or sexual trauma. Please listen with discretion.
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In this episode, Ariel and Travis talk about the start of their journey’s in deconstructing from the Christian religion.
01:52 - What is “deconstruction” within spirituality?
03:00 - Were you “born into” Christianity or did you join by choice?
06:14 - Did you solidify your beliefs? (e.g. get baptized, “saved”, etc.) and what denominations did we worship under?
16:55 - The first moments we started questioning
23:07 - What was the “I’m done.” moment?
34:50 - Listener submitted question and feedback
41:20 - What advice we would give to someone questioning their faith
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