Finding My Religion

Myles Phelps
  • 4.9 (13)
  • RELIGION & SPIRITUALITY
  • WEEKLY SERIES

We're a podcast that asks the question, "What do you believe?" We talk with people to find out how they grew up, what they think about today, and where they think they'll be in the future. Faith, religion, and spirituality are all such personal journeys. We're honored to be able to tell people's stories, no matter the belief. 

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  1. EPISODE 1

    Don Phelps: Life Before Ministry

    Send a text In this season of FMR, we are focusing on my Dad's faith journey. In the first season we heard from him at a time in life when he was still figuring things out. Three years later, we focus our entire season on his religious path. Episode 1 covers my Dad's nervousness for this project. How are his former colleagues in the LCMS church going to perceive this? How will his former parishioners view this? We also dig into his childhood to find out how present religion was at home. Season 1 Episode with Don PhelpsThe Clergy ProjectSupport the show https://linktr.ee/findingmyreligion https://www.findingmyreligionpod.com myles@findingmyreligionpod.com

    41 min

  2. EPISODE 2

    Don Phelps: Faith After Family

    Send a text In episode 2, we dive into my dad's faith journey after marriage and kids. How did his interest in the Lutheran Church and Christianity grow so fast? What drew him in? And what was the moment he knew he wanted to be a pastor? Support the show https://linktr.ee/findingmyreligion https://www.findingmyreligionpod.com myles@findingmyreligionpod.com

    35 min

  3. EPISODE 3

    Don Phelps: Becoming a Pastor

    Send a text In episode 3, my Dad and I discuss his life as a pastor. What goes into it? How did he come to that decision?  Support the show https://linktr.ee/findingmyreligion https://www.findingmyreligionpod.com myles@findingmyreligionpod.com

    54 min

  4. EPISODE 4

    Don Phelps: The Fire

    Send a text In episode four, we talk to my dad about a pivotal moment in his life as a pastor: his church burning to the ground. This moment sparked a fundamental change in his life, his faith, and his career.  If you are someone you know is struggling with addition, please visit the Treatment Atlas Foundation: https://treatmentatlas.org/ Support the show https://linktr.ee/findingmyreligion https://www.findingmyreligionpod.com myles@findingmyreligionpod.com

    58 min

  5. EPISODE 5

    Don Phelps: Faith Unraveling

    Send a text In this episode, Myles and his dad Don continue their open and honest discussion about Don's faith journey. After leaving the ministry, Don struggled to find meaning and purpose, as his identity had been so wrapped up in being a pastor. He discusses how he gradually started to question his conservative Christian beliefs, as he was exposed to more scientific perspectives that contradicted his theological training. This led Don to eventually move away from identifying as a Christian, and explore more Buddhist principles as a way of finding fulfillment and meaning in his life. The episode explores Don's internal process of losing his firm Christian doctrine, and how he has found comfort in a more fluid, principle-based approach to spirituality. Support the show https://linktr.ee/findingmyreligion https://www.findingmyreligionpod.com myles@findingmyreligionpod.com

    41 min

  6. EPISODE 6

    Don Phelps: Don't Pigeonhole Yourself

    Send a text In this episode, I talk with my dad about where he is today—years after stepping away from the church, years into recovery, and miles into a quieter, more mindful life. What started as a story about leaving religion has become something much more honest: learning how to live with uncertainty, how to be at peace in the present, and how to show up for the people we love. We talk about Buddhism, AA, the fear of change, and why it’s okay to not have all the answers anymore. It’s a conversation about real transformation—not overnight, not dramatic—but slow, steady, and deeply human. Support the show https://linktr.ee/findingmyreligion https://www.findingmyreligionpod.com myles@findingmyreligionpod.com

    45 min

  7. EPISODE 7

    Don Phelps: Finale

    Send a text In the final episode of Season 3, we flip the script. My dad takes the mic to ask me the tough questions — the ones I’ve been dodging or quietly wrestling with since this project began. From growing up in the church to breaking away from its framework, from fearing hell to finding peace in uncertainty, this conversation is raw, reflective, and maybe even healing. We talk about what it means to be agnostic, how parenting shifts our spiritual lens, and why it's okay — even freeing — to not have all the answers. Thank you for listening, for sharing, and for allowing space for conversations that rarely happen out loud. Support the show https://linktr.ee/findingmyreligion https://www.findingmyreligionpod.com myles@findingmyreligionpod.com

    41 min

  8. BONUS

    Bonus Episode: Conversations Around the Campfire

    Send a text On a quiet night around the campfire during a family camping trip, I sit down with my wife, sister, brother-in-law, and dad for an honest, unfiltered conversation about the podcast—and the personal truths it’s brought to light. Together, they unpack some of the most surprising revelations from the series, including: How Myles’ sister had no idea her parents came from different religious backgroundsThe family’s reaction to learning Don once preached while intoxicatedTheir mother’s ongoing fear that her children might end up in hellDon’s admission that he purposely avoided preaching about homosexualityAnd the troubling teaching methods they all remember from their former churchAs the conversation unfolds, it evolves into something bigger—a reflection on how their family has changed, how their faith has shifted, and what it means to question authority and religious certainty. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the show—it helps others find it. Have a question or guest idea? Reach out to Myles at myles@findingmyreligionpod.com or find us on social by searching “Finding My Religion Podcast.” Support the show https://linktr.ee/findingmyreligion https://www.findingmyreligionpod.com myles@findingmyreligionpod.com

    26 min
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We're a podcast that asks the question, "What do you believe?" We talk with people to find out how they grew up, what they think about today, and where they think they'll be in the future. Faith, religion, and spirituality are all such personal journeys. We're honored to be able to tell people's stories, no matter the belief. 

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  • Creator
    Myles Phelps
  • Episodes
    55
  • Seasons
    3
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Finding My Religion
  • Show Website
    Finding My Religion