I was a Teenage Fundamentalist. An Exvangelical podcast.

Brian McDowell, Troy Waller
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I was a Teenage Fundamentalist. An Exvangelical podcast. Podcast

Brian and Troy used to be loyal Christian megachurch leaders. They’re not anymore. This podcast explores life after fundamentalism.

  1. 5 HR AGO

    109 - F*ck the Patriarchy! with Cait West

    Cait West is a survivor of the Christian patriarchy movement and advocate for survivors of spiritual abuse. In this episode, we talk about her experiences and her book, 'Rift: A memoir of breaking away from the Christian Patriarchy'. She shares her story of hope for those who want to break free from high control environments.

    58 min

  2. 6 SEPT

    108 - Let's Go Back to Great Big AOG Part 2

    Following on from Part 1, we continue our recount of a recent Sunday service at Great Big AOG. We dive into the sermon and challenge the f*ck out of his claims and assertions and ask just how reliable are the supposed miracle stories that the pastor told. Judging by the amount of laughter, this two-parter is easily up there with our most fun episodes so far.

    1h 16m

  3. 29 AUG

    107 - Let's Go Back to Great Big AOG Part 1

    It's been nearly 30 years since our last visit to Great Big AOG, and in this episode, we go back for a Sunday service. Join us as we recount the weird and bizarre antics and carry-on of these modern Pentecostals. We also introduce you to Brian's significant other, Michelle, as she joined us on our expedition back into the world of church. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll sing in tongues and raise your hands.

    56 min

  4. 16 AUG

    106 - Navigating 'the Gray' with Sharon and Tracey from the Feet of Clay Podcast

    In this episode, we are joined by Tracey and Sharon from the podcast, "Feet of Clay—Confessions of the Cult Sisters". We talk about the black and white thinking of fundamentalism and how to leave it behind and embrace 'the grays' and nuances that pervade most of what life throws our way.

    1h 30m

  5. 2 AUG

    105 - Leaving Christian Friends and Family Behind (Our Stories Part 34)

    When you leave church and/or the faith, what do you do about those who choose to stay? How do you navigate, maintain or even grieve those you leave behind? Troy and Brian share their own stories and give some advice on this very tricky part of deconstructing.

    1h 16m

  6. 19 JUL

    104 - Troy Loses His Faith (Our Stories Part 33)

    Troy chronicles the events immediately leading up to and after he lost his faith in Jesus. He describes the factors that influenced his decision and how it felt to be finally free of the mental gymnastics he needed to apply to remain a Christian.

    1h 10m

  7. 5 JUL

    103 - Death with Zenith Virago

    We talk with Zenith Virago, a highly respected celebrant, educator, public speaker and author and self-proclaimed Deathwalker. She is the founder of the Natural Death Care Centre and was named Byron Bay's Citizen of the Year in 2021 in recognition of her important work.

    1h 12m

  8. 21 JUN

    102 - Community After Leaving Church with Bart Campolo & John Wright

    We talk with the hosts and producers of the Humanize Me podcast, Bart Campolo and John Wright, about leaving fundamentalist communities behind and whether it is possible to find new communities afterwards. Bart Campolo is an American humanist speaker, writer, former pastor, and son of Tony Campolo, the well-known Christian pastor and speaker. John Wright is a documentary filmmaker, freelance cinematographer, and media content producer whose work includes documentaries on various subjects, including the story of Bart's departure from the Christian faith. Links: Humanize Me Bart Campolo John Wright – Jux Media Bart's first appearance on IWATF -- Want more? Check out our exclusive Patreon episodes here.  Transcript of this episode is here. Podcast links: https://linktr.ee/iwatf  Doubting your beliefs? Have questions about changing or leaving your faith? You are not alone and Recovering from Religion is here to help. Please visit: https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/

    1h 5m
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Brian and Troy used to be loyal Christian megachurch leaders. They’re not anymore. This podcast explores life after fundamentalism.

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