in today's episode we are chatting all about deconstruction, what it is, the way in which fear and shame have infiltrated our understanding of that term as well as some common misconceptions as it relates such. in today's conversation, i share my thoughts on this topic from both my personal experience of deconstructing my evangelical christian faith i once clung to but also through having talked to sixty (plus) of you all on your personal journey's of deconstruction.
social links:
instagram: @itssierrascott & @realtalktuesdaypod
time stamps:
0:00: introduction + episode overview
8:42: what is deconstruction? apologetics vs. deconstruction
16:19: misconception one: "you're deconstructing because it's easier"
24:45: why (many) people deconstruct
30:10: misconception two: your deconstruction is an emotional response to church hurt
39:40: misconception three: you're deconstructing because you knew religion and not relationship
57:13: misconception four: everyone who deconstructs leaves christianity
audio references:
what is deconstruction? (WWUTT)
the depth of the gospel sermon (matt chandler)
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2CM1GOUdOzxi7OcPD4bgnd?si=gg_g7L6DTp2xaGQYCmpapw
are they your leader or dictator? (podcast: the basement by tim ross)
the problem with christian deconstruction
https://youtube.com/shorts/G0_HjVy83Rk?feature=share
deconstruction commentary by mike winger
