Raised Right: Stories of Growing Up Nazarene and and the Journey to Curious Faith

LM and MH

What happens when you grow up in a tight-knit evangelical tradition but start asking the questions no one wanted you to ask? Raised Right is a podcast for those shaped by the Church of the Nazarene (or similar spaces) who are now wrestling with faith, culture, and identity. One of us is a Nazarene pastor. The other has an MA in counseling and is searching for a new faith community. Together, we unpack the beliefs we inherited, exploring books like Jesus and John Wayne and what it means to navigate faith with nuance. #RaisedRightPodcast #FaithDeconstruction #Exvangelical #Nazarene #SpiritualG

Episodes

  1. 10/31/2025

    Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow: James Dobson and Generational Faith in 2025

    Summary In this conversation, Lyndsey McPherson and Mark delve into the complexities of faith, authority, and personal identity, particularly in relation to the influence of James Dobson. They explore generational perspectives on faith, the importance of questioning authority, and the impact of cultural shifts on traditional beliefs. The discussion also touches on the ethical implications of profit in faith-based work, the struggles of parenting, and the significance of speaking out against injustice. Throughout, they reflect on their personal experiences and the hope for future generations to engage in meaningful conversations about faith and identity. Takeaways Lyndsey reflects on her past struggles with James Dobson's teachings.Mark expresses a desire to forget Dobson's influence.Generational pride in church affiliation can overshadow more meaningful achievements.Rebuilding identity requires moving beyond traditional contexts.Questioning authority has historically led to meaningful change in the church.Cultural shifts often stem from financial motivations.Profit in faith-based work raises ethical questions.Hypocrisy exists in authority figures who resist change.Childhood experiences shape adult perspectives on authority.Navigating family dynamics can be challenging when beliefs differ. Keywords James Dobson, generational faith, questioning authority, cultural shifts, parenting, personal identity, faith-based work, hypocrisy, truth, family dynamics

    33 min

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What happens when you grow up in a tight-knit evangelical tradition but start asking the questions no one wanted you to ask? Raised Right is a podcast for those shaped by the Church of the Nazarene (or similar spaces) who are now wrestling with faith, culture, and identity. One of us is a Nazarene pastor. The other has an MA in counseling and is searching for a new faith community. Together, we unpack the beliefs we inherited, exploring books like Jesus and John Wayne and what it means to navigate faith with nuance. #RaisedRightPodcast #FaithDeconstruction #Exvangelical #Nazarene #SpiritualG