Now I See: Eye Opening Stories from the Formerly Faithful

Amber White
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  • RELIGION & SPIRITUALITY
  • BIWEEKLY SERIES

Now I See: Eye Opening Stories from the Formerly Faithful focuses on the experiences of people who are navigating religious trauma and are rebuilding their lives after leaving their faith systems. Each episode features a guest being interviewed by the host, Amber White, who is also a former faithful. Episodes air bi-weekly on Sundays.  

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  1. Season 2 Episode 1: I Will Come Again

    EPISODE 1

    Season 2 Episode 1: I Will Come Again

    Now I See is back for Season 2! Today, I'm talking with 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.Tune in for a thoughtful conversation about their experiences as former faithfuls turned sex therapists working with people who are discovering (or rediscovering) their sexuality after painful religious experiences. More About Julia + Jeremiah:  Follow them on Instagram + Threads Visit their website Follow them on SubstackLinks Support the Podcast Purchase Some Merch Visit the Now I See Website Follow Now I See on Instagram

    1h 7m
  2. The Heart of the Prudent: Giving Up God with Sarah Henn Hayward

    EPISODE 2

    The Heart of the Prudent: Giving Up God with Sarah Henn Hayward

    There are a myriad of reasons that people leave their faith, and most of the time (at least on this show) it’s pretty traumatic. But not everyone leaves after heartbreak or abuse. Sometimes, it just makes sense to someone to walk away. Our guest for this episode, Sarah Henn Hayward,  made just such a decision. Sarah is the author of Giving Up God: Resurrecting a Spirituality of Love and Wonder. Together, we discuss her decision to leave, how it has impacted her family relationships, how she navigates an interfaith marriage, and whether or not she would do it all again. More from Sarah: Order a Copy of Giving Up God Follow Sarah on Instagram Visit Sarah’s WebsiteLinks Support the Podcast Purchase Some Merch Visit the Now I See Website Follow Now I See on Instagram

    54 min
  3. The Wicked Conceals Violence: Domestic Abuse in a Primitive Baptist Upbringing with Maddy Usry

    EPISODE 3

    The Wicked Conceals Violence: Domestic Abuse in a Primitive Baptist Upbringing with Maddy Usry

    The title “Primitive Baptist” alone tells a story about the life today’s guest once lived. The ideals, beliefs about women and children, and inclination to lean on violence as a form of control are almost too backward to deserve the title. In this episode, Maddy Usry shares her experience in this denomination, but more specifically about how it looked within her childhood home. Together, we also discuss the impact of domestic violence on women in extreme religious situations and how Maddy made the bold choice to make a new life for herself. More from Maddy: Follow the “Raising Children Unfundamentalist” Facebook Group Listen to the “You Have Permission” Podcast Read “Good Inside: A Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want to Be” Read “What My Bones Know:A Memoir of Healing from Complex Trauma” Read “What Happened to You: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing”Domestic Violence Hotline800-799-7233Links: Support the Podcast Purchase Some Merch Visit the Now I See Website Follow Now I See on Instagram

    1h 9m
  4. Of Power, and Love, and a Sound Mind: Leaving Mormonism with Lyn Smith Gregory

    EPISODE 5

    Of Power, and Love, and a Sound Mind: Leaving Mormonism with Lyn Smith Gregory

    It's hard enough leaving a high-control religion, but leaving when you're part of the well-known founding family comes with its own set of unique challenges. In this episode, Lyn Smith Gregory (grand-niece of Joseph Smith, founder of the Mormon church) shares the powerful story of her leaving the Mormon faith and rebuilding her life. More from Lyn:Visit Lyn’s Website Follow Lyn on InstagramFollow Lyn on FacebookFollow Lyn on LinkedIn LinksSupport the PodcastPurchase Some MerchVisit the Now I See WebsiteFollow Now I See on Instagram

    1 hr
  5. What Shall I Profit You?: Showmanship and an Assemblies of God Upbringing with Danea Males

    EPISODE 6

    What Shall I Profit You?: Showmanship and an Assemblies of God Upbringing with Danea Males

    In this fun and insightful episode, I’m talking with Danea Males, a local photographer and photography teacher who spent the first 20 years of her life in the Assemblies of God congregation. Danea has since left the faith and done quite a bit of research on the history of the church, its ties to Pentecostalism, and … potentially even to the Carnival circuit. More from Danea: Visit Danea's WebsiteFollow Danea on Instagram LinksSupport the PodcastPurchase Some MerchVisit the Now I See WebsiteFollow Now I See on Instagram

    1 hr
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Now I See: Eye Opening Stories from the Formerly Faithful focuses on the experiences of people who are navigating religious trauma and are rebuilding their lives after leaving their faith systems. Each episode features a guest being interviewed by the host, Amber White, who is also a former faithful. Episodes air bi-weekly on Sundays.  

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