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Cheers To Leaving! Rachael Kuttes & Cameron Smith
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- Religion & Spirituality
Welcome to "Cheers to Leaving," the podcast that's all about expanding our horizons and embracing diverse perspectives. Join your hosts, Rachael and Cameron, as they embark on a new journey of understanding and connection.
In this revamped season, Rachael and Cameron, both who left their evangelical Christian backgrounds, are shifting the spotlight to illuminate stories that exist beyond the realm of Christianity. With an open heart and a commitment to fostering dialogue, they explore the narratives of individuals who bring unique experiences, beliefs, and perspectives to the table.
"Cheers to Leaving" is not just a departure from religion and the familiar; it's an invitation to explore the rich tapestry of human stories that may lie outside our comfort zones. Through thoughtful conversations, the hosts aim to bridge the gap between different worlds, fostering empathy, understanding, and unity.
Whether you identify with a specific faith, philosophy, or are still finding your path, this podcast invites you to pull up a chair, grab a metaphorical drink, and join the conversation. It's time to raise our glasses to leaving behind Christianity, preconceptions, embracing diversity, and celebrating the multitude of voices that make up the human experience.
Get ready for insightful conversations, eye-opening revelations, and a journey that promises to challenge, inspire, and leave you with a deeper appreciation for the vast tapestry of beliefs that shape our world. Welcome to the new era of "Cheers to Leaving" - where everyone's story is not just heard but celebrated. Cheers! 🥂
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Ep 81 Burning Books and Eating Babies? What Were the Early Century Christians Hiding?
This week on the pod we are exploring Gnosticism! Don’t know what it is? No problem. Listen as Cameron and Rachael tell you all about this strange forgotten early century Christian belief that other Christians never wanted you to know about. We’ll talk all things history and cosmology of this religion as well as some astrology, vibrations, how tiktok is ending and even Tom Brady!
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Ep 80 God, Sex & Rich People: A Pastor's Kid's Journey in the Big Apple
TW: Mentions of rape and sexual assault
This is the last of our purity culture series. For this last episode we had an amazing conversation with Mattie Jo Cowsert. Before terms like “deconstruction” “purity culture” or “Exvangelical'' became hashtags all over the internet, Mattie Jo’ popular blog God, Sex & Rich People exposed the sometimes painful, sometimes hilarious realities of a young female Exvangelical navigating the diversity of Big Apple, working for the 1%, and dating in a city that never sleeps (and never stops sleeping around). This is her story.
Mattie Jo's book will be available September 10th, 2024 on Amazon.
Blog post mentioned in the episode:
https://www.mattiejocowsert.com/post/the-three-train
Mattie Jo's website: God, Sex, and Rich People | mattiejo (mattiejocowsert.com)
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Ep 79 Devastating Sex and the Aftermath of Purity Culture
The word/theme for this episode is devastating. In this episode we discuss sex expectations in purity culture, relationships, relationships during and after deconstructing, late-stage adolescence, sex therapy and much more.
Our special guests today are Julia Postema and Jeremiah Gibson! They are the co-hosts of the podcast Sexvangelicals: The Sex Education the Church Didn't Want You to Have. They are both Boston-based licensed psychotherapists and certified sex therapists who work with clients in Massachusetts. They currently live in Utrecht, The Netherlands. They specialize in helping couples with negative religious backgrounds discover sexuality that works for their partnership.
Follow: Jeremiah and Julia (@sexvangelicals) • Instagram photos and videos
Website: Sexvangelicals
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Ep 78 True Love Waits
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)
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Ep 77 Insulting Squirrels and Pagan Deities
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.
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Hiatus Ep Born Sinful (with Phil Drysdale)
On our hiatus episode today we're going to explore original sin. Oh yeah, shes a doozy. But dont worry, we have an amazing guest here to walk us through the mess of being born sinful.
Phil Drysdale is a companion to those going through the painful process of deconstruction. He conducts research on those who deconstruct, has various free resources, including his podcast and offers a safe space for people to anonymously explore their deconstruction. You can reach out to Phil on Instagram with a DM!
Phil Drysdale (@phildrysdale) • Instagram photos and videos
Phil Drysdale - YouTube
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