A very short episode - thoughts inspired by a song...on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ETC85CgzTHM?si=IVQK0dxc12Us_4g9on Spotify: 

We discuss why transition out of the IFB feels like living in a foreign culture, IFB social hierarchy and potential inbreeding, with background music by Poppy the guinea pig.CD Code: MUSICEPISODE24

We finally tackle a much requested topic - Christian Music. So many rules, so little sense. So what music is ok - and why do Christians make up so many rules about it?Recommended Resources:Po...

A number of people in the Deconstructing/Advocate community read this situation shockingly wrong. So what's really going on?This is a very heavy and long episode, but we felt it couldn't really be any shorter without leaving out anythin...

We discuss the toxic IFB teachings on "purity" and how it is destructive, harmful, and not even close to the truth. Once you start really examining it, the evangelical view of sex is quite disturbing.Resources:

We explore something we have noticed - when people recognize and reject legalism and think that they have somehow arrived at a new and better Christianity. But it isn't enough and we discuss why.Resources: Rebecca Davis' Blog -

A discussion on how financial teaching and practices in abusive churches affect the lives of those under them - for years.Recommended Resource:

We discuss why we longer attend and institutional church, why it's good to take a break from church, and what "church" actually is (despite what we think of).Resources:

We share our thoughts and analysis of Jinger Duggar's recent book. What's good, the import context of the book, what's bad, and what's missing.Recommended Resources:

TW: Discussion of Child Abuse, Death of a Pet, Suicidal ThoughtsWe talk with Olivia about her experience growing up under an abusive, narcissistic mother while under the influence of a toxic, abusive IFB "church" cult under a very contr...

Analysis of Debi Pearl's book Created to Be His Helpmeet. In which we refrain from reading inappropriate quotes from the book (mostly), dismiss Rachel's awkward college homemaking class, and reflect on why we don't like happy...

We discuss what the Bible teaches about spanking children and how scripture has been twisted to defend certain cultural ideas. We also delve into the history of spanking a bit to see where the idea of disciplining children that way came from.

We discuss a variety of modern patriarchal movements and teachers. The final episode in our patriarchy series.Examples of False teaching:Created to be His Helpmeet by Debbi PearlLove and Respect by Emerson EggerichsDocum...

We talk with Rebecca Davis about her newest book - Untwisting Scriptures Book 4: Wolves, Hypocrisy, Sin Leveling, and Righteousness. It's a really good one! Get the book here: https://a.co/d/3NQ2trQ

We delve deep into the history of where modern patriarchy finds its roots. Since it isn't from the Bible where did it come from?The Making of Biblical Womanhood by Beth Barr: https://amzn.to/3xcPDjQ...

We discuss the origins of Halloween and whether you can take your kids trick-or-treating. Has the church told the truth about Halloween?Books:

In this two part interview we have a conversation with Justin about his new book and his experience in the IFB. Trigger Warning: Sexual AbuseJustin's Book:

In this two part interview we have a conversation with Justin about his new book and his experience in the IFB. Trigger Warning: Sexual AbuseJustin's Book:

We explore the question of women in church leadership, and why that is one of the things that scares complementarians.Recommended Resource: Paul an...

We discuss the differences between Complementarianism and Patriarchy. Is it really any better, or is it just a different name for the same thing?Links:CBE Website: https://www.cbeinternati...

In this episode we examine more passages in the New Testament in more depth that may seem to support patriarchy. Resources: Heiser on Headcoverings:

What does the Bible actually say about how women should function in the church? Does the so called "Biblical Patriarchy" movement really have a basis in Christianity and the Bible? We start into this discussion with interesting results....

We discuss whether the Old Testament teaches patriarchy, and how it fits in for New Testament believers. Then we get into the life of Jesus and how he treated women...very instructive!Recommended Resource: Own Your Life by Sally Clarkso...

Beginning our study of Patriarchy with the scriptural basis (or lack thereof). We discuss what creation, the fall, and some NT passages that discuss them show us about how God views women.Recommended Resource: What Paul Really Said Abou...

Good News for pastors and all believers as we delve into the commonly misused titles and responsibilities often attached to "preachers" in the church.Recommended Resource: 58 to 0 by Jon Zens: https://a...