A parents key job in life is to love and protect their kids. That much SHOULD be obvious. But sadly, this simple truth isn’t always so obvious to those in the church raising LGBTQ2S+ youth. There are too many cases where the hatred of conversion therapy and brutality of kicking a child into the streets … Continue reading 20: Learning To Listen – Raising A Two-Spirit Child

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20: Learning To Listen – Raising A Two-Spirit Child

What does God’s love look like? This question is complicated in christian circles. Because the love of God looks very different depending on who you’re speaking with. To some, it’s the chance to gain eternal reward…or punishment if things don’t go as planned. Just please God, do the right things, and God’s love has you … Continue reading 20: The Love of God (w/ Jason Elam)

20: The Love of God (w/ Jason Elam)

Thoughts and prayers are great and all. I’m sure sometimes, maybe even often, the offer is genuine. But when we’re in the midst of the darkest night in our soul, we might need something a bit more tangible. More than just words. Therapy. Medication. Friends, family, and a church community that will walk with you … Continue reading 19: James 1:2 Can Get Bent (w/ Joylyn Sripathi)

19: James 1:2 Can Get Bent (w/ Joylyn Sripathi)

Are you ready? I trust you’ve been waiting all year, anxiously yearning for the Christmas season for this reason ALONE. Here’s our post-Christmas release of our pre-Christmas recording that was supposed to be released on Christmas day. But Blair is forgetful, so three cheers for terrible timing! We talk Christmas pickles, Santa’s resurrection powers, terrible … Continue reading Bonus Episode: The TRUE Meaning of the Christmas Pickle

Bonus Episode: The TRUE Meaning of the Christmas Pickle

We were so excited to welcome the one and only Brad Jersak to the podcast dungeon for pizza and discussions on theology, inclusion, transcending the left/right spectrum without being disengaged, and why we are changing our name to the ‘Shitty Sheep Podcast'(Tradmarked by Brad Jersak, but also just kidding about changing our name). We were … Continue reading 18: Shitty Sheep w/ Brad Jersak

18: Shitty Sheep w/ Brad Jersak

We wanted to take a minute to update listeners on where life is at for us these days. Lots of people have reached out, checking in and wondering what’s going on with us taking a breather. While still on a break, we wanted to take some time to give a short update to everyone on … Continue reading SOS Update

SOS Update

Join us for a wide ranging conversation with coach, author and former pastor, Karl Forehand. We talk deconstruction and the changing faith that takes its place. Karl humbly shares his wisdom about learning from his kids, and about what happens if we let our guard down and truly listen. We dive into what it means … Continue reading 17: Learning to Listen – Changing Faith & REALLY Hearing Our Kids (w/ Karl Forehand)

17: Learning to Listen – Changing Faith & REALLY Hearing Our Kids (w/ Karl Forehand)

The relationship between the church and LGBTQ2S+ community has long been messy. From the horrors of conversion therapy to the deep seated loneliness of hiding in plain sight, too many from the LGBTQ2S+ community have suffered trauma from those who represent Jesus. Churches often say that all are welcome. To come as you are. But … Continue reading 16: Sins of the Church – Are All REALLY Welcome?

16: Sins of the Church – Are All REALLY Welcome?

***CONTENT WARNING*** What if your Pastor was sexually harassing you? What if this Pastor showed a pattern of grooming, not only with yourself, but others? What if you told the church body responsible for holding this Pastor accountable, and they did little more than slap the Pastors wrist? What if most of your church family … Continue reading 15: Sins of the Church – Sexual Harassment & Grooming

15: Sins of the Church – Sexual Harassment & Grooming

Welcome to season numero deux. We’re excited to be back! We’re kicking things off with the man, the myth, the legend…John Close. John is co-host of the brilliant podcast, Obstacle Course. He also hosts The Leaping Connection, a space for those ready (or not!) to take a leap into the next step of their life. … Continue reading 14: Faith Lost & Life Found

14: Faith Lost & Life Found

Get ready for Season 2. Coming back atcha’ with the good stuff. Incredible guests and more bad scotch than you can shake your fist at. Although I don’t know why you’re shaking your fist in the first place. Settle down, grandpa. We’ll be back in late September/early October. Tune in here for a short preview … Continue reading Season 2 Teaser

Season 2 Teaser

I hated clip shows growing up. I’d be so mad when The Simpsons did this. I wanted fresh material, dagnabbit! Now, at the ripe old age of 35, I realize that The Simpsons were giving me what I actually needed. An appreciation for their history and greatness and a reminder for why I loved them … Continue reading 13: Hello/Goodbye – Season 1 Finale

13: Hello/Goodbye – Season 1 Finale

So many of us walk around lonely and afraid, unsure of how to connect with others. But we also know that we can’t do it alone. It feels unsafe and uncertain to put yourself out there because you’ve been burned so many times before. What if community is waiting for you, just not in the … Continue reading 12: You Belong In My Herd

12: You Belong In My Herd

Everyone battles shame. Maybe even more so if you grew up with religion in your life. It swallows us up and spits us out. We all feel so alone in our shame, not realizing everyone else lives there as well. So we hide it until we can’t do damage control anymore. Do certain people deserve … Continue reading 11: Shame

11: Shame

You’ve probably seen the articles. “15 Reasons Why Christians Shouldn’t Do Yoga” or something along those lines. For some reason, there’s a belief among many Evangelicals that yoga is dangerous. That it leads people away from God. That it’s “New Age” ideology. There’s also many who practice yoga on a regular basis without a thought, … Continue reading 10: Christianity, Commercialism, And Cultural Appropriation In The Context of…Cyoga

10: Christianity, Commercialism, And Cultural Appropriation In The Context of…Cyoga

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