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What The Actual F*ck Just Happened?Rainbow Hair & Real Talk with PinUp JordanIn this powerful and deeply resonant episode, host Meg Long welcomes the incomparable Pin Up Jordan, a vivid color specialist, neurodivergent powerhouse, and the visionary behind the Rainbow Convention—the first stylist-led hair show by stylists, for stylists.Together, they dig into what it means to find your place in an industry that wasn’t built with you in mind. From challenging stereotypes in the beauty world to embracing their neurodivergent brains, this conversation is raw, inspiring, and very real.The journey from law school to hair school—and rewriting the "just a hairstylist" narrativeH...2025-06-021h 02What The Actual F*ck Just Happened?AT 20, I DIDN’T KNOW SH*T ABOUT F*CKIn this episode of What the Actual Fuck Just Happened, Meg Long flies solo to reflect on the big “What the Actual Fuck” moments in her life, including the realities of motherhood, neurodivergence, and navigating societal expectations. She dives into her personal journey, from becoming a parent at a young age to dealing with postpartum depression and the struggles of balancing her identity beyond her roles as a mum and wife. Get ready for a raw and honest conversation about the highs and lows of life and what it really feels like to experience sensory overload and burnout.To...2025-05-1240 minWhat The Actual F*ck Just Happened?You're Such A F*cking Peach🎙️ Episode Title: You’re Such a F*cking Peach Description:In this dopamine-drenched, heart-bursting episode, we’re joined by the absolute ray of sunshine that is Lauren from Vintage Peach Beauty – a neurodivergent salon owner, artist, and all-around badass who’s built a space so magical it snagged an award at the Rainbow Convention (and made us cry).We get into:🍑 How Lauren accidentally became a salon owner (thanks to theatre dreams and a boring Boston detour)🍑 The importance of dopamine dressing and curating joyful spaces🍑 What it actually takes to build an inclusive, neurodivergent-friendly salon🍑 Why theatre kids...2025-04-2849 min
What The Actual F*ck Just Happened?The Color Of Transparency with ChromadaddyEpisode Summary: In this episode, we finally bring on the one and only Matt, aka ChromaDaddy! Today we're diving deep into the mind behind the brand we absolutely love. We talk about the journey from stylist to color creator, the philosophy behind ChromaDaddy, and the absolute necessity of transparency in the hair industry. Matt spills the tea on how his colors aren’t just about slapping dye on hair – they’re a tool for true artists. We also discuss why his formulations require stylists to actually know their shit and why that’s a good thing. Plus...2025-04-0749 min
What The Actual F*ck Just Happened?WTAF TOURBig Announcement: New WTAF ( Wigs, TransformationsAnd Feels) Tour Dates! Meg and Sarai have made the tough decision to postpone the WTAF US Tour to ensure it remains an accessible, inclusive, and impactful experience for everyone. The new dates are: Rhode Island – September 14th & 15th Colorado – September 21st & 22nd With everything going on in the world, from social and political turmoil to the need for safe and accommodating learning spaces, we want to make sure our tour happens at the right time—when everyone can fully engage, process, and benefit from it. We talk ab...2025-03-1055 min
Holy GhostingResist Through Art: Comics as a Canvas for Change with Andrea GilroyIn an era where voices are silenced, and stories are censored, embracing and supporting spaces that offer uncensored narratives is more crucial than ever.Artistic Resistance: Andrea shares her insights on how comics have historically challenged societal norms and offered a platform for collective power and identity expression. With her expertise in comics history, she delves into how these narratives confront binaries and foster world-building.Comics and Community: Explore the role of local comic shops like Books with Pictures in creating safe communities and resisting censorship, especially in times when book banning is prevalent.Saga’s Universe: We sc...2025-03-1039 minHoly GhostingEveryday Acts of Rebellion with Brit KochIn today's empowering episode, we're joined by wellness guide and advocate Brit Koch, who introduces us to the transformative concept of rest as a form of resistance plus 49 other Actionable Ways to Resist. Our conversation redefines self-care and explores how small, personal actions can lead to significant societal change. Whether you're new to activism or looking for sustainable ways to continue your engagement without burnout, this episode offers valuable insights into balancing action with self-preservation. Brit's approach encourages us to rethink how everyday choices like resting, spending, and connecting can be potent forms of resistance. 2025-03-0243 minHoly GhostingThe Strength of Us: How Community Shapes Our ResilienceToday, let's talk about something close to our hearts -- community, growth, and the gritty reality of dealing with societal issues. In today's world, where chaos often seems to reign supreme, finding our people, opening up, and taking care of ourselves isn't just nice to have—it's essential for our survival and empowerment. We're bringing you a challenge to engage with your communities and build meaningful relationships while not forgetting your personal health and needs. Stage one is to resist. Together we can overcome.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/holy-ghosting/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inqu...2025-02-2308 min
What The Actual F*ck Just Happened?BTS& WTAF MomentsIn this raw and unfiltered episode, Sarai and Meg take you behind the scenes of hosting and attending transformational retreats. They unpack the chaos, the “what the actual f***” moments, and the immense growth that comes from both facilitating and participating in these events. From navigating hurricanes to redefining personal and professional success, they dive into how these spaces create lasting change for attendees and organizers alike.Sarai reflects on the evolution of her retreats, learning to balance giving attendees what they want with what they truly need—self-discovery, connection, and rest. Meanwhile, Meg shares her personal journe...2025-02-0358 min
What The Actual F*ck Just Happened?DOES THIS F*CKING HURT?In this compelling episode of WTAFJH, we delve into the intricate connections between neurodivergence, trauma, and mental health. Topics include: Therapy as a Personal Journey: The importance of finding a therapist who aligns with your unique needs and experiences. PTSD and Rebuilding Self-Trust: How gaslighting and past trauma can make trusting yourself and your body an uphill battle. The Neurodivergent Experience: Honest conversations about living with neurodivergence, the challenges of emotional regulation, and the pressures of societal expectations. Trauma and Chronic Stress: Insights into how prolonged stress impacts neurodivergent brains, leading to heightened responses and adaptation to high-stress environm...2024-12-3056 min
What The Actual F*ck Just Happened?F*cking BoundariesIn this deeply personal episode, Sarai and Meg dive into the complex world of setting boundaries, particularly with family members. They discuss the emotional struggles that arise when trying to establish limits with parents, and the challenges of navigating family dynamics while also caring for oneself. From people-pleasing habits shaped by past trauma to the ongoing work of reprogramming our nervous systems for healthier relationships, this episode offers a candid conversation about the difficulties of boundary-setting, and how growth and support from friends can make all the difference. Key Topics: ● The emotional struggle of setting boundaries with...2024-12-091h 49
What The Actual F*ck Just Happened?Fck The SystemIn this empowering episode, of What the Actual F** Just Happened* we dive deep into the importance of women taking charge of their health and advocating for themselves. With honest conversations and personal experiences, we shed light on the unique challenges women face when dealing with reproductive health, often dismissed or misunderstood due to male-centred medical standards. Meg shares her personal story of discovering and navigating life with a prolapsed uterus at just 37. She opens up about her journey, from recognizing something felt “off” to advocating for herself and receiving proper care, despite initial discomfort and challenges. T...2024-11-2547 min
What The Actual F*ck Just Happened?FERAL AFIn this feral and heartfelt episode of "What the Actual Fuck Just Happened," Meg and Sarai spill all the tea about their incredible experience at the Rainbow Convention—a magical gathering where authenticity was the only rule. From celebrating differences to embracing community, they explore the beauty of finding your tribe in a world that often doesn't understand with their special guest Preston.What’s Inside the Feral Fun:● Convention Highlights: Join Meg, Sarai, and their fabulous guest Preston as they share hilarious and poignant highlights from the Rainbow Convention—where love, acceptance, and creativity thrived.● Bre...2024-11-1847 minHoly GhostingElection Tensions: Managing Political Anxiety with Dr Laura AndersonIn this crucial episode, we’re joined by Dr. Laura Anderson to unravel the complex web of religious trauma and its intersection with political turbulence. We're adventuring into the realms of election anxiety, religious healing, and Christian nationalism, we discover challenges and pathways to personal empowerment and peace.What we're talking about this episode:Election Anxiety & Healing Trauma:How the current political climate exacerbates religious trauma and what it means for those caught at the intersection.The Christian Nationalism Conundrum: We break down the long game of Christian nationalism and its profound impact on personal and so...2024-11-041h 00
Holy GhostingI Was Told The Simpsons Were Evil and other silly things with Kevin GarciaHey ghosties, since we’re in that wicked season, we thought we would take a stab at sharing some of the things we were told were evil. We welcome Kevin Garcia back to the show and we stuck ourselves back in middle school, in the early 90’s when TV was evil.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/holy-ghosting/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2024-10-2958 min
What The Actual F*ck Just Happened?FCK The HustleIn this episode, Sarai and Meg dive deep into the challenges of navigating today’s fast-paced, information-saturated world. From the constant pressures of social media to the pitfalls of hustle culture, they discuss the shift toward a simpler, more mindful lifestyle. Meg shares frustrations with the wellness industry’s paradox of promoting both body positivity and weight loss, touching on the toxicity of diet culture and its impact on self-image. Sarai opens up about her journey to body acceptance, explaining how rejecting narrow beauty standards has brought her peace. Together, they discuss the difficulty of managing relationships, espec...2024-10-2850 min
What The Actual F*ck Just Happened?F*CKING FLORIDAIn this episode, Sarai, Meg, and their guest Brittlyn have a candid and wide-ranging discussion on life in Florida, hurricane preparedness, and the beauty industry. Brittlyn shares her experiences as a Florida native and esthetician, shedding light on the often-overlooked mental health and business challenges within the beauty profession. The conversation takes humorous turns as the trio discusses local slang, the notorious "Florida Man," and wild encounters with alligators. They also dive into heavier topics such as raising children in a politically charged climate, the dangers of natural disasters, and their upcoming retreat plans. Key Discussions:2024-10-141h 49
Holy GhostingWhole Again! Embracing the Body from Separation to IntegrationEpisode CW: we talk about our bodies, restrictive eating, diet culture, sexual repressionIn this soulful episode of Holy Ghosting, Meg and Sarai Johnson delve into the deeply personal journey of embodiment and the common struggle of feeling disconnected from our own bodies—something many of us face, especially if we grew up in high-control religious settings. They unwrap how cultural and religious scripts have shaped our views on body image and why it’s crucial to cultivate self-care and self-love.Together, they tackle the tough stuff: the impacts of purity culture and diet culture, and...2024-10-131h 10
What The Actual F*ck Just Happened?UN F*CKING FILTERED & UN F*CKING BOTHEREDBuckle up, folks! In this hilarious, no-holds-barred episode, Meg and Sarai spill all the tea on the absolute chaos of being human—especially a woman—in a world where the patriarchy sucks the life out of everything fun. From our struggles with authenticity, neurodivergence, and realising we’re not 20 anymore (cue the crying baby on a flight). We delve deep into what we are no longer willing to accept in life anymore. Spoiler alert: it involves a lot of not giving a damn. What’s Inside the Chaos: ● The Patriarchy is Trash: Meg & Sarai’s unfiltered ref...2024-10-0744 min
What The Actual F*ck Just Happened?F*ck Fitting InIn this heartfelt episode, Meg Long shares a powerful story about a time when she faced public bullying from fellow stylists on social media. As other local stylists joined in, Meg reflects on the painful experience and how it shaped her understanding of true belonging versus the desire to fit in. She criticizes the lack of compassion in the industry, particularly within British culture, and emphasizes the importance of empathy.Sarai and Meg dive into the complexities of mirroring behaviors, often misunderstood in neurotypical society but serving as a vital coping mechanism for neurodivergent individuals. They discuss...2024-09-3045 minHoly GhostingWe Stan A Woke Queen, Our Love Letter to Amy GrantHi Ghosties! What's your summer been like? Ours were wild! Your hosts, Lindsay, Meg and Sarai start this episode by sharing our summer experiences, personal growth and big news about the podcast. AND THEN!!!! Ekkk! We celebrate Amy Grant. We talk about her legacy and her influence on our lives, discussing our favorite album art, our desert island song and the controversies surrounding her divorce. We get into the scandal and the redemption of our favorite crossover pop star on the newest episode of Holy GhostingSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/holy-ghosting/exclusive-content2024-09-291h 09
What The Actual F*ck Just Happened?From Daisy Dukes to Dairy GoatsHold onto your seats as Meg and Sarai take you on a rollercoaster ride through their unforgettable childhood experiences! Meg spills the tea on her first marriage and farm life—yes, that includes milking goats—and Sarai revisits her high school glory days as the legendary wrestling persona, Daisy Duke. Together, they dive into the quirks of growing up neurodivergent, finding your true self, and the art of not taking life too seriously. Key Topics Discussed: ● Meg’s Goat-Tastic Adventures: Ever wondered what it’s like to milk goats and be married before you can legally drink? Meg's got th...2024-09-2342 min
What The Actual F*ck Just Happened?F*ck Yeah Moments: Hairdressing Triumphs and Succession SecretsEpisode Summary: In this episode, Meg and Sarai dive into their personal hairdressing journeys, sharing captivating stories of their careers and the memorable experiences that have come their way. From working with famous actors and musicians to cherishing unforgettable moments, they discuss the highs and lows of the hairdressing world. Meg recounts her incredible six-week experience working on the set of the hit TV show *Succession*, while Sarai shares her brush with fame through a famous musician. Key Highlights:- Meg’s Leap of Faith: Meg talks about her bold decision to embrace oppo...2024-09-1645 min
What The Actual F*ck Just Happened?Flights, F*ckery, & AutismSarai recounts a harrowing travel experience involving flight delays, GPS malfunctions, and a meltdown while driving in circles. Meg and Sarai delve into autism, misconceptions, and personal experiences. Meg discusses her journey to an autism diagnosis, the positive aspects of being autistic, and provides valuable resources. They challenge stigma, advocate for self-diagnosis, and address misconceptions surrounding autism. Meltdowns, emotional regulation, and the importance of understanding neurodivergence are also explored. Key Points: ● Sarai's chaotic travel experience involving flight delays, GPS malfunctions, and a meltdown. ● Autism awareness and misconceptions. ● Meg's personal journey to an autism di...2024-09-0946 min
What The Actual F*ck Just Happened?Nana's Home & Urn ReviewsIn this episode, Sarai & Meg explore humor as a coping mechanism for grief, particularly for neurodivergent individuals. They read through reviews of urns they have found online and they share personal experiences and insights into how humor can help navigate complex emotions and find solace in difficult times. The discussion also delves into the concept of object permanence for neurodivergent individuals and the role of physical objects in remembrance. Key Points: ● Humor as a Coping Mechanism: Humor can be a powerful tool for processing grief, especially for neurodivergent individuals who may experience emotions differently. ● Navigating Complex...2024-09-0244 min
What The Actual F*ck Just Happened?My Ass Broke My LegMeg and Sarai share their harrowing tales of "nana falls" that resulted in serious injuries. They dive into the world of proprioception and interoception, discussing how these factors can contribute to clumsiness. Meg shares their own accident story, highlighting resilience and finding humour in tough times. The episode concludes with reflections on the challenges of injury recovery and the complexities of the healthcare system. Main Topics: ● Nana falls and injury stories ● Proprioception and interoception ● Humour as a coping mechanism ● Challenges of injury recovery ● Healthcare system and costs Follow us on instagram @wtafjh_pod...2024-08-2647 min
What The Actual F*ck Just Happened?I Sh*t My PantsEpisode Summary: In this episode, Sarai and Meg get real about embarrassing moments, with Sarai sharing a hilarious yet heartbreaking story about pooping her pants in her new car. Beyond the laughter, the conversation takes a deeper turn as they explore the connection between bodily functions, mental health, and neurodiversity. Listeners will gain insights into the challenges of living with IBS, the impact of eating disorders, and the importance of open conversations about often taboo subjects. Key Points: ● The importance of normalizing bodily functions and overcoming shame. ● The connection between IBS and mental health, specific...2024-08-2639 min
What The Actual F*ck Just Happened?F^cking FriendshipsEpisode Description: In this episode, Sarai Speer and Meg Long introduce the "What the Actual Fuck Just Happened" podcast, sharing their personal journeys and the inspiration behind their show.Meg shares her heart-wrenching experience of losing her best friend due to external pressures. Sarai and Meg delve into the complexities of friendship, the importance of recognizing red flags, and the power of resilience. Show Notes:Introduction to the Podcast: Sarai and Meg introduce themselves and the concept of the "What the Actual Fuck Just Happened" podcast. They discuss their b...2024-08-0743 minHoly GhostingIt's Good To Feel Good: The Sexvangelicals Talk Sex & Purity CultureWelcome, Ghosties! This episode, "It's Good To Feel Good," brings the amazing duo of Julia and Jeremiah from the Sexvangelicals podcast to talk with Meg & Sarai about the journey from sexual repression to liberation, shedding light on how purity culture has shaped our views on intimacy and desire. We get INTO IT today, sharing personal stories and things we've learned about reclaiming bodily autonomy, exploring pleasures beyond shame, and challenging conventional norms like monogamy.From Repression to Expression: Join us as we navigate the choppy waters of deconstructing religious beliefs around sex. Our guests share their transformative journeys...2024-06-301h 16
Holy GhostingWe’re here. We’re queer. And we’re finally out! Our Late in Life Queer StoriesHave you ever known some hetero Christian married couple who were together a real long time and then one of them is like, “oops, I’m gay!” and they break up? A lot of us have known folks in this position. And we also remember the fallout and the “prayer chain” (read: gossip train) buzz when these woes befell our brethren. By the way, is there such a thing as “sisthren?” or “siblingthren?” There should be. We digress. Long story short, this podcast is hosted by a sisthren of “oops, I’m gay!” women in their 40’s. Lindsay, Meg...2024-06-1745 min
Holy GhostingThe Cult of YWAM Pt. 4 Ghostie StoriesJust when you thought your hellacious heroines, Lindsay, Meg & Sarai, couldn't possibly have more to say about YWAM, BAM! A fourth episode! This time, the call is coming from inside the house, so to speak, because Ghosties like you are sharing their YWAM experiences. Hang out with us as your Ghostie compatriots get brave and tell us the wild tales from their days traveling the world on God's dime. You'll have all the feelings there are to feel. Before you listen, know there are some contents that may be disturbing to some people. Content Warnings...2024-06-1449 min
Holy GhostingThe Cult of YWAM Part 3: Navigating the Seas of Deconstruction with Karen AleaAhoy, Ghosties! Set sail with us on the turbulent waters of YWAM's Mercy Ships as Karen Alea, from the Deconversion Therapy podcast, joins us for a deep-sea adventure into religious deconstruction. From the highs of missionary zeal to the lows of financial strain and the choppy waves of communal living, Karen shares her journey of finding land after leaving the evangelical archipelago.In this episode:🌍 Travel Bugs and Belonging: Karen dives into why YWAM's promise of adventure lured her in.💸 Financial Storms: Unpack the dicey ethics of fundraising in missionary work.🙏 Deconstruction Lifelines: How humor can be your l...2024-05-261h 09
SexvangelicalsS6E14: How to Talk with Your Kids About Sexuality When You Grew Up in an Evangelical Community, with Lindsay, Meg, and Sarai from the Holy Ghosting Pod.Many folks who grew up in the 90s and 00s grew up with an extreme amount of sex negativity. Regardless of whether or not they grew up in Evangelical churches, Gen-X and millennials were impacted by a culture and policy that reinforced negative messages about bodies, sexuality, and gender. And it's on us to make sure that future generations aren't saddled with equally negative messages and practices about sexuality and relationships. We talk with Lindsay, Meg, and Sarai from the Holy Ghosting Podcast @holyghostingpod about how they have navigated talking with their kids in more effective, affirming, and healing ways. Che...2024-05-2046 min
SexvangelicalsS6E13: How to Navigate Co-Parenting Post Deconstruction, with Lindsay, Meg, and Sarai from the Holy Ghosting PodMother's Day was this weekend, and is a complicated holiday for many folks. On the one hand, the celebration of women's expected unpaid labor for one singular day seems trite, at best. On another hand, women navigate a myriad of challenges on the pathway to motherhood, from obnoxious questions about timing, to pregnancy loss. Ideally, parenting is a collaborative relationship between two (or more) parents, with each parent contributing an equal amount to the development of their children. We talk with Lindsay, Meg, and Sarai from the Holy Ghosting Podcast (@holyghostingpod) about their experiences co-parenting, both while in...2024-05-141h 09Holy GhostingUnveiling Shadows: Challenging Stigmas and Seeking Healing Beyond the Church with Anna GazmarianProtect your peace: CW: Suicide, Depression, dark thoughts, religious ocdAnna Gazmarian shares her spiritual and mental health journey with Lindsay and Meg.Get Anna's book, out now! Devout: A Memoir of DoubtSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/holy-ghosting/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2024-05-1350 min
Holy GhostingThe Cult of YWAM Part 2: Meg's Horror StoryMeg opens up about her experiences in YWAM. You don't want to miss this episode in our Youth With A Mission series.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/holy-ghosting/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2024-04-2951 minHoly GhostingThe Cult of YWAM Part 1 with DL MayfieldIn this episode, we dive into the not-so-wonderful world of Youth With a Mission, aka YWAM. We chat with our pal (and Lindsay’s sister), D.L. Mayfield about the history and horrors of the cult-like organization that began with one white guy's vision of young people sweeping the globe for Jesus. (Totally not creepy, right?) Fast forward a few decades and YWAM is one of the largest missions organizations on the planet, with 1100 locations in 180+ countries and over 18,000 (unpaid!) staff.It should come as no surprise to our listeners that YWAM is super problematic.. We...2024-04-141h 10
Holy GhostingPure or Lure: How to NOT Cause a Guy to Stumble in Ten Thousand Easy StepsIn our latest episode we jump into the turbulent waters of gendered messages and purity culture with a critical eye on the Christian advice book, 'For Young Women Only'—or as we like to call it, “How to NOT Cause a Guy to Stumble.” Published in the early 2000s, this book perpetuates harmful beliefs about gender, sexuality, and the role of women in the church, echoing through youth groups and beyond.We dissect the enforced performance of masculinity, the unjust objectification of women's bodies, and the dangerous overlap of rape and purity cultures that unjustly places blame on wom...2024-03-261h 06
Holy GhostingHi, I’m the Problem, It’s Me: Savior Complex & the White Woman Problem (Recap Pt.2)What happens when a homeschooled horse girl feels “god put Africa on her heart?” Well. It could be a lot of things. In fact, your own fave Ghostie Hostie, Lindsay, was exactly this kind of girlie. And yet! Just as two paths diverge in a yellow wood, so do our choices take us to different places. Lindsay, for one, went on a medical mission to Uganda, wore scrubs, and - shockingly - didn’t perform a single medical intervention that would require training, certification, or licensure. For Renee Bach, the white missionary who is the subject of Savior...2024-03-031h 11
Holy GhostingMaybe God SHOULD Call the Qualified: Our Review of Savior Complex Part OneJust when you think you’ve had your fill of problematic white women, Renee Bach comes along. Look, your Murder of MILFs (hey! It stands for “Mom I’d Like to Friend,” get your head out of the gutter!) watched “Savior Complex,” a documentary detailing the ascent of a young missionary, Renee Bach and Serving His Children, the organization she founded and operated in Uganda. At the wise and totally reasonable age of 19, she discovered she had “a heart for Africa” and was called by God. What started out as a feeding program rapidly mushroomed into a...2024-02-201h 01Holy GhostingThe Five Love Languages are Garbage & Other Spicy Takes with Crystal BrittIn this episode, Meg and Lindsay chat with Crystal Britt, a licensed clinical social worker and actual therapist about the famed book, ‘The Five Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts’ by pastor (NOT therapist) Gary Chapman. We talk about how the Five Love Languages are reductive, gendered, and heteronormative and how there are many better resources for communication in relationships. Christians especially love this read and recommend the Five Love Languages as if the Lord himself wrote this book. Why is that? Welp, we get into it with the lovely Crystal Britt throu...2024-02-111h 03
Holy GhostingLess of Them, More of Me: Taking Our Power Back with Meredith HolleyHave you ever felt like you didn't have a voice? Or that you didn't feel safe to talk about your needs or interests in your relationships, workplaces, your home -- uh, church, maybe?Well, today your favorite Apostolic Apostates, Lindsay, Meg, and Sarai join forces with Meredith Holley of Eris Resolution to dig into the basics of Empowered Communication.Learn how to find your voice, how high control religion taught us disempowered communication strategies, and get ready for some juicy gossip about how Meredith's first betrothal (at the age of 7) worked out.Meredith...2024-01-211h 09
Holy GhostingBest Of: Losing My Religion with DL MayfieldHappy New Year Ghosties! We're back with an update and then we're sharing one of our favorite episodes where we talk to DL Mayfield in the midst of their deconversion from Christianity and we reflect on what the impact is on kids like us raised in high control religion.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/holy-ghosting/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2024-01-081h 20
Holy GhostingMore of Me, Less of Him: Making Space for Our Messy Human Selves After High Control ReligionWhat happens when you're deconstructing with your middle-aged mom friends...and you get to a point where you're like, cool, I'm no longer a part of this religion, but how do I live now?Short answer: Howsoever you fucking want; but more specifically, it's something you get to work out with fear and trembling, just like you probably did with your own salvation.Join your fave apostates as they discuss what this strange post-pandemic peri-apocalyptic year has wrought - at least at a micro-level.🔍 Lindsay's Leap: From the tangled threads of faith, Lindsay's bee...2023-12-241h 04Holy GhostingWar On Xmas with the Original SinfluencerIt's beginning to look a lot like X-mas - you know, with the silver bells, the Santa at the mall, the carnage left behind when people utter the phrase "Happy Holidays..."Your Bible Busting Besties, Lindsay, Meg, and Sarai are joined by the man behind the myth, the legend, The Original Sinfluencer, Joshua Colburn. Get in on the delightful hangout and learn who *really* canceled Christmas (spoiler: The Damn Puritans, good lort, those people), why Bill O'Reillly should be crowned a patron saint of Evangelical Christianity, and get a little sample of what post-Evangelical holiday tunes sound...2023-12-101h 02
Holy GhostingWhat Would Jesus Buy?In honor of Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and All the Buying Things Days from now until approximately December 25th, your Queen Ghosties, Lindsay, Meg, & Sarai bring you a deep dive into all things Christian bookstores, products, and marketing. They also take a perplexing look at why Christians are such brilliant capitalists whilst claiming they follow a broke carpenter who, apparently, "never asked for a raise" (listen if you want to be extra grossed out by what this actually means). Bottom line: we get into what we thought and bought as young Christian babes. Hear...2023-11-2644 min
Holy GhostingNo, Mom, That’s Not How Boundaries Work and Other Fun Tips with Dr. Laura Anderson to Survive the Holidays With Your FamilyJust when you thought we were done with ghouls and horrors for the year, we're here to point out that the holidays are just around the corner...so beware! Because they love you, your terrific trio of hosts asked Dr. Laura Anderson back to give us all some tools to use at the dinner table and beyond.Dr. Laura has an array of ways to handle family communication around challenging, triggering, and re-traumatizing topics, so you can come home whole and unscathed. Everybody can pick up some great strategies for maintaining harmony - and if not that...2023-11-131h 15
Holy GhostingTales From the Purity Culture CryptDon't get spooked!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/holy-ghosting/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2023-11-011h 23
Holy GhostingBest Of: Suck It Harvest Parties!The specter of Halloween is upon us yet again! And so is this Best Of episode - To Hell with the Devil's Holiday or: Suck it Harvest Parties! Learn about Lindsay's quest to become Queen of Halloween, and hear some spooky stories of youth group shenanigans gone awry. Joyous references include: Hell Houses, Heaven's Gates/Hell's Flames, and other completely ridiculous "scared straight" tactics Christians loved using in the 80's and 90's to get the youth to secure their own eternal salvation. Pretty creepy, actually, good Halloween vibes.Content Heads Up:Mentions of animal cruelty...2023-10-2556 min
Holy GhostingDemons Watching Over MeFor kids who grew up during the Satanic Panic - especially those of us raised in Good Christian Homes - talking about, thinking about, worrying about, or wondering about demons was just an everyday thing. Join your Unwholesome Homeschoolers (and Meg) as they remember their personal demonologies and the way we really did think we always had demons scratching at every "foothold" to get in and influence (?) or possess (?) us. Phew! Wild times! Come along for this spooky season episode all about our demon upbringings. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/holy-ghosting/exclusive-contentAd...2023-10-161h 03
Holy GhostingWake Up Sheeple! Christians, Conspiracies and Qanon: with Cynane Shay(Ultimate Spoiler: Oops, All White Supremacy - AGAIN?) Have you lost some people you love to an internet conspiracy theory? Is your weird aunt saying wild shit about Jewish space lasers at family dinners? If so, you might be a human being who still believes the earth is a globe that orbits the sun, or, say, that gravity exists...and your friends and relatives and people from church, in particular, are doubting those generally agreed upon realities. What gives? Why do Christians seem to fall for this stuff? And you know what - it's not...2023-10-031h 26Holy GhostingThe Homeschool of Hard Knocks: Our Plea for You to Not Brainwash Your ChildCW: child abuseOf your three Holy Hosts, two of them were homeschooled. Both take a perverse kind of pride in being not like other homeschoolers, but if you really think about it, that may be the most homeschool thing about them. All that said, homeschooling has been on a meteoric rise since the 1980’s (coincidentally, when the Christian Evangelical right wing marriage was consummated with the election of Ronald Reagan). It has been driven by conservative Evangelicals (a hilariously redundant thing to call them), who wanted to train up their children in the wa...2023-09-171h 05
Holy GhostingBorn Into A Cult: Chad Harris from Shiny Happy PeopleCW: Child Abuse, IBLP and Bill Gothard AbuseIf you're a survivor of IBLP please find support at: Recovering GraceShiny Happy People gave us a tiny glimpse into the realities of the IBLP (Institute in Basic Life Principles) cult. *Sidebar: be sure to listen to the Too Many Cults mini-series on this feed if you want to deep dive with our very own Lindsay and Krispin Mayfield from The Prophetic Imagination Station podcast! But even with 4 episodes, Shiny Happy People barely scratches the surface of daily life when you’re a kid in...2023-09-031h 17Holy GhostingExtraction, Exploitation, and Ego: An Interview with Fina on Capitalism and the ChurchContent heads up: rape, sexual assault, and institutional irresponsibility. The Evangelical church has quite an interesting relationship with capitalism and exploitation, and guess who cares about that? We do! And bonus: Fina of the Mindful Minds podcast cares about this too, so buckle up as she joins the Unfaithful Few, Lindsay, Meg, and Sarai, on today’s episode. Learn about how uncannily (and horrifically) THE SAME it is to grow up in the Evangelical church as a human being, especially one who is not a cis man, as it was...2023-08-151h 21Holy GhostingBest Of: Let's Talk About Camp, Baby!Hey, Ghosties! Whether you rocked a camp t-shirt with a punny camp theme or wore one to cover your already modest AF bathing suit, you're going to enjoy our encore visit to Evangelical Christian summer camp!Gird your loins for some jarring admissions of life-long devotion to the very concept of summer camp, including our own Sarai admitting she'd reconvert if some camp would hire her to work there forever and ever. Spoiler alert: she's lying, but it's still a fun idea!Let's talk about the tearful, overwrought, sometimes made-up completely bonfire testimonies, the strange...2023-08-0639 minHoly GhostingBest Of: Travel The World On God's DimeAhoy, Ghosties! While we're still on break until we launch our next episodes starting in September, we missed you too much to stay all the way away. Give a listen to a classic episode from our first season and cringe at the stories of white saviorism, poverty tourism, and otherwise ghastly evangelizing activities Lindsay, Meg, and Sarai performed in their respective youths.Don't forget to rate (an honest five stars, oh please!) and review this podcast so other listeners like you can find us! Rock and roll.Support Holy Ghosting and become...2023-07-301h 12
Holy GhostingAge to Age She’s Still Aflame: Queer Joy with Flamy GrantY’all. Flamy Grant is this podcast’s favorite Drag Queen, and today’s episode is glorious because we get to talk with her! Join Meg and an ailing Sarai, as well as Lindsay, in spirit, as they chat with Flamy about queer joy and how we can all make more room to be more compassionate to ourselves and others.Pride month is full of celebration and joy AND ALSO a lot of your fave middle aged mom friends being their MOST middle aged mom-ness with relentless reminders to call your legislators and all the above. And all th...2023-07-0146 min
Holy GhostingIt's Never Too Late: Coming Out After 30Join your bestie ghostie trifecta, Lindsay, Meg, and Sarai as we have an amazing conversation with a particularly rad human being. Val is one of Meg's longtime dear friends, raised the same funky way we were in the Evangelical church.Listen as Val shares her journey of coming out in her 30's. Y'all, repression is REAL!She has a beautiful story to tell about self-discovery, community building, and representation. Most of all, she has clearly learned to trust herself - a massive accomplishment for those of us who were raised to trust only those who...2023-06-2841 min
Holy GhostingImage Management Strategies & More (Recap of Ep 4 Shiny Happy People)This is the last of our four-episode series "Too Many Cults", where Lindsay and Krispin (from the Prophetic Imagination Station and Linds' BIL) recap the docuseries Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets.TW: religious abuse, sexual abuse, family cover-up of abuse, psychological abuse, harsh punishment of children), controlling parenting, grooming, and sexual abuse. Most of this episode discusses sexual abuse and child pornography.A short section 13:55-22:55 discusses the plan for Christian homeschoolers to go to Washington and Republican politics, and also current youtube Christian influencers. 39:40-end is free of trigg...2023-06-2649 min
Holy GhostingComing Out: Stories of Living Your Truth Under Christian ScrutinyContent Heads-Up: this episode contains mentions of attempted suicide, mental health challenges, and sexuality and gender dysphoria. Listen with care and call your bestie if you need support. If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts about taking their own lives, please dial the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988.Hey, Ghosties! What a day. As you know by now, Holy Ghosting is celebrating Pride this month with weekly episodes about different aspects of LGBTQ+ and Evangelicalism. This week, we are talking about Coming Out - and bonus: you'll get to hear directly from four listeners...2023-06-2133 min
Holy GhostingFascism in Plain Sight: A Recap of Ep. 3 of Shiny Happy PeopleFascism in Plain Sight is the third episode of our mini-series "Too Many Cults", where Lindsay and Krispin (from the Prophetic Imagination Station and Linds' BIL) recap the docuseries Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets.In this episode we talk about how IBLP and Jim Bob Duggar hold onto money while those with less power do unpaid work. We also talk about how Gothard created an environment in the IBLP that encouraged abuse to exist with impunity. Krispin shares some of the parallels he saw in his evangelical community in response to his disclosure of sexual abuse b...2023-06-1947 min
Holy GhostingOur Pride and Joy: Gender Affirming ParentingImagine, giving birth to a beautiful baby…assigning them a gender, and just a few years later finding out they already know themselves better than we ever could. Hearing “I’m a girl” from a kiddo you assumed was a boy can elicit a lot of reactions. Today we talk to two moms who heard their kids when their children told them who they really are and have chosen to raise them to affirm their respective genders. Their reactions were to believe and nurture their unique and beautiful children.That’s what is happening in familie...2023-06-141h 19
Holy GhostingAn Environment Where Abuse Thrives (Recap of Ep 2 Shiny Happy People)TW: religious abuse, sexual abuse, family cover-up of abuse, emotional neglect, psychological abuse, physical abuse (and violent punishment of children), intimate partner abuse.In this episode we talk about Bill Gothard’s teachings, women's gender roles, and parenting ideals that create environments where abuse could occur with impunity.This is the second of a four-episode series called Too Many Cults, where Lindsay and Krispin (from the Prophetic Imagination Station) recap the docuseries Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets (Amazon Prime)Here are this Episode's topics:0:00 Introduction, overview of epis...2023-06-1255 min
Holy GhostingGod, Gays, and Getting Your Spiritual Groove Back with Kevin GarciaGhosties! Get ready for a month of amazing interviews celebrating PRIDE.Our first episode of this 4-Part Mini Series is a conversation with Kevin Garcia, author (of many things and most recently), “What Makes You Bloom: Cultivating a Practice for Connecting with Your Divine Self.”Kevin is a mystic who has discovered a path back to himself and his spirituality after a lifetime of Evangelical gay-shaming…nay, gay-annihilating… doctrine and practice. Luckily, the Vengeful Evangelical God™️ doesn’t have a monopoly on spirituality. Kevin, like your fab three faves (Lindsay, Meg, and Sarai), has been able to carve...2023-06-0759 min
Holy Ghosting19 Cults and Counting: A Recap of Ep. 1 of Shiny Happy PeopleThis is the first in a special four-episode series: Too Many Cults, hosted by Lindsay and Krispin (from the Prophetic Imagination Station). They recap the docuseries Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets [Amazon Prime] TW: religious abuse, sexual abuse, family cover-up of abuseWe’re recapping the episodes, talking about what stands out to us, and processing some religious trauma along the way. Oh! And you can find episodes on both podcasts, a true crossover series!We're calling the series Too Many Cults, inspired by the video Too Many Cooks, which you should go watch!...2023-06-0552 minHoly GhostingI Don't Want It: The Pain of Purity Culture with Dr. Laura Anderson, PHDImagine a world, where you could admit that you were interested - nay, desirous of - sex. What?? That's nuts - ladies don't want that shit, right?? Get ready to think again: it's ok to want sex (contrary to popular DC Talk lyrics). Join your triumphant trio as they talk with Dr. Laura Anderson about the literal pain and trauma that purity culture leaves in its wake. Did you, for instance, know that sex is supposed to feel good????? And that feeling good includes not having pain? And what about that interesting "you're not married...2023-05-281h 24Holy GhostingBe Anything. Do Anyone. Feminism, Motherhood, and the ERAIt's an episode about motherhood! It's an episode about feminism! It's an episode about feminism and motherhood and all of the fun messages we were taught about being a Good Christian Girl™!In this episode we get into all the nitty gritty of what it means to identify as a woman in The United States of Evangelical America. Here are just a few of the things we cover:-The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA)-Concerned Women for America and the work of Phyllis Schlafly (spoiler: she's not in favor of equal rights for...2023-05-181h 08Holy GhostingBeing Black in White Churches: Where Belonging is Actually Just ConformityYour fave middle-aged mom apostates connect with their friend Shaunea, a black woman who grew up in almost exclusively white spaces when her white mother converted to Christianity in the 1980’s. Sha’s mom had the kind of testimony Evangelicals went batshit crazy for back then (and still now!)Sha’s story about growing up black in a white Evangelical world reveals some of the deeper beliefs and White Supremacist/Christian Nationalist leanings that have been with the American Evangelical church from…probably the beginning, let’s be real. Join Lindsay, Meg, and Sarai as they listen and discov...2023-04-301h 19Holy GhostingWe Don’t Need No (Public) Education: Schooling for EvangelicalsIf you grew up with Creationism instead of Science or had odd electives like Lapidary or Little House on the Prairie Curriculum then you may have been schooled by Christian Education! Our three hosts share all about their sheltered education from unschooling, homeschooling, and private education …so you know there are some pretty wild stories from Christian Campus life. If you’d like to support the show, become a Ghostie at Patreon.com/holyghostingSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/holy-ghosting/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquirie...2023-04-161h 10Holy GhostingThis Hurts Me More Than it Hurts You: And Other Lies from the Cult of Dobson DisciplineGrowing up in American Christianity in the 80’s and 90’s meant we were smack dab in the height of Dobson Domination. That is, Dr. James Dobson and his Focus on the Family ubiquity in the realm of parenting and child rearing advice, children’s entertainment (and, behind the scenes, lobbying and more exciting political dealings)…If your parents “dared to discipline” their “strong-willed children” the Dobson way, you probably got a good amount of spanking, control, and fear in your childhood. Parents were told that breaking the spirit of a child would ensure they would become goo...2023-04-021h 21Holy GhostingThat’s Me In The Corner: DL Mayfield on Neurodivergence, Evangelicalism, and Losing Her ReligionGrowing up neurodivergent and in the throes of evangelicalism, a high control and fear-based religion, offered DL Mayfield one choice...to be the best darn good girl she could be, the bestest christian and martyr for the lord, and to do it with perfection and grace. And so she did. FOR YEARS, DECADES even!Come along on a wild ride as we hear how DL Mayfield (Lindsay's sister!!!) has begun to disentangle her life from the world she grew up in after her autism diagnosis...and now she's Holy Ghosting.Support this podcast at — ht...2023-03-191h 10Holy GhostingAre you there, God? It's me. I left this performance fleece outside for youWhen we were kids, we were told to listen to “the voice of God” which was usually something someone else told us, and rarely, if ever, something we actually “heard” with our ears. Even our own intuition couldn’t possibly be right, so we spent our childhoods and young adulthoods under the impression that we couldn’t make a decision lest we be out of God’s will. In the Bible, there are SO MANY stories about people using divination to understand what they perceived the will of God to be - and some of those stories (G...2023-03-0559 minHoly GhostingRolling with My Holies: Revival in the LandNot since Carman personally slayed the DEVIL himself when he called for Revival in the Land has there ever been such a meaningful movement of the awakening of the Christian spirit's openness to the Holy Ghost.Not until now.Asbury University has experienced a celebrity-level Revival in the Land amongst its student body. But, REVIVAL...what is it good for?Dr. Amy Ferrell "I hope for everyone's sake that if there is any kind of awakening that it is to the truths of this world. Especially the truth of our complicity in harm...2023-02-241h 18Holy GhostingGod Hates Divorce But Sarai Loves ItIt’s no surprise “God Hates Divorce” or at least “God Hates Divorce for Women” in evangelical christianity. There’s only one thing that will end a marriage in God’s eyes…ADULTERY. But even then, sometimes it’s best to forgive (the man) and stay married! We’re all big fans of personal choice over here, even if you signed a legal (gasp!) document one time when you were 20 (oh, was that just Meg?!) you don’t HAVE to stay in a relationship you don’t like (you don’t even have to say your reason). Join us for a healing episo...2023-02-171h 09Holy GhostingThis is Your Mom on DrugsA lot of things were considered real bad in the 80’s and 90’s - especially for evangelical kids like your fave trio, Lindsay, Meg, and Sarai. The devil, yikes! Having boobs, terrible! Even thinking about or knowing anybody who drank any kind of alcohol?? NO! And especially…DRUGS. Then again, in the 80’s and 90’s, drugs were bad for everyone, because Nancy Reagan said so. This season is all about Taboos! In this episode, we delve into the realm of substances and how we’ve learned where, when, and how substances harm or help us.“Before w...2023-02-031h 22Holy GhostingFat & Faithful: Finding Freedom through Fat LiberationIn this season of the podcast, we’re talkin all about taboos. The people, places, things, and beliefs that never really quite fit into the narrow scope of evangelicalism. You know, all the things you couldn’t/shouldn’t/wouldn’t talk about because you were a Good Christian Girl™. Things like BODIES. Thanks to our ole friend Purity Culture, talking about bodies was weird. (You could even say it was TABOO!) And, if you were unlucky enough to be born with ample breasts - aka “Heavenly Hills” - well, then you were just shit outta luck.But what about...2023-01-211h 01Holy GhostingWe’re All From a Long Line of Leavers: an Interview with Derek WebbIn this very special episode of Holy Ghosting, we got to chat with everyone’s favorite rogue CCM songwriter, Derek Webb of Caedmon’s Call! If you were an evangelical Christian in the 90’s/2000’s, you know who we’re talkin about. Caedmon’s Call was THE band of youth groups and Bible colleges. And as it turns out, Derek is quite literally from a Long Line of Leavers (SEE WHAT WE DID THERE?!) and after a long and successful career in the Christian music industry, he decided to leave Christianity entirely. He’s made a lot of music about his fait...2023-01-131h 02Holy GhostingBurn It Down: the Evangelical Environmental AgendaAs Evangelical children in the 80’s and 90’s, we had plenty of Big Terrible Things to fear. Satanic Panic was in full swing, stranger danger lurked in every darkened doorway, and America’s Most Wanted sailed into our living rooms on the reg. One of the most fearful things, of course, was the rise of Environmentalism. (BUT WHY?!)Seriously, though, does anybody know why Evangelicals - people who believe God literally created the world and everything it and who believe the earth is a gift from God above - also hate environmentalism? Deny climate change...2023-01-0655 minHoly GhostingGiving up the GhostOne afternoon, months and months ago, three loudmouth Type-A women gathered in Meg’s living room to record the inaugural episode of Holy Ghosting (“Panic at the Altar”). And if that weren’t enough sharing for one day, we decided to share our Testimonies and catch each other up on our walks, because that’s what fellowship is, we supposed. So if you’ve ever wondered how we went from Good Girls to whatever we are now, this is the episode for you.Each of us had similar beginnings, but we each had a Very Specific Journey through and...2022-12-021h 11Holy GhostingThe White Elephant Gift to Our GhostiesHiiiii! We’re surprising you this week with an extra special bonus extravaganza bonanza to let our beautiful Ghosties know we’ve launched a *drumrollllllllll* Patreon. Can you even believe it? You can?? Well, good. Because it’s the gospel truth. We wanted to let y’all know that you, if you are so bold as to join the Ghostie brigade at any level before 12:00 AM on January 1, 2023, you’ll be an Eternal Ghostie with all access to everything we create now and into perpetuity, or until we all die, whatever comes first. That’s wild! It’s am...2022-11-1945 minHoly GhostingYour Holiday (Spiritual) Gift GuideEvery holiday season brings tidings of great joy and shiny toys for the girls and boys (and people) who celebrate whatever holidays. For evangelical kids, the gifts kept giving all year long, because ours were…spiritual. Join Lindsay, Meg, and Sarai as they troll through their past and reanimate their spiritual ghosts, we mean gifts. Remember words normals never use (exhortation, anyone??), join us as we talk through the controversy surrounding tongues (with and without interpretation, nerds), and rediscover one key gift all three of us share: Discernment. (We will wait for your collective gasp!)Eve...2022-11-1146 minHoly GhostingLittle RebellionsWhat’s one thing you regret NOT doing as a young evangelical? If you’re like us, it probably had something to do with sex. Don’t worry, the entire episode isn’t about premarital sexual things…but most of it is. So, content warning for those of you who want to be the ones to tell your teens that self-pleasure is good and to worry more about giving consent and getting consent than crossing an imaginary purity boundary imposed by people that were obsessed with our virginity. But that isn’t the only thing these Good Christian Gir...2022-10-2853 min
Holy GhostingThe Elephant in the Room: Evangelicals, White Nationalism, and the GOPSURPRISE! We couldn't stay quiet about politics...so we're sharing a bonus episode! Our advice in a nutshell? Vote your VALUES.If you “search engine” * the term “What should I NEVER talk about?” you’ll get a lot of lists. Most of those lists include sex, death, money, and especially religion and politics. Unfortunately, for those consumed with propriety, this podcast pretty much covers all of them at one point or another.In this episode, join your favorite throuple, Lindsay, Meg, and Sarai, to learn about how their Evangelical upbringing informed (or misinformed, more accurately) the shape...2022-10-2156 minHoly GhostingTo Hell with the Devil’s Holiday: How we learned to ditch the harvest party & embrace HalloweenBefore we dive into the good, clean fun (explicit fun, so with all the swears still) of the episode, please take note if you are a human with regular human emotions. This episode contains a few campfire horror stories about strange events and spooky shit that happened in our youths. Content warning includes: demon possession, youth pastors grooming…well, youth, animal death (in a DEEPLY disturbing way), and, if you love Sarai’s conspiracy theories, there’s a real humdinger in this episode. For the bravest among us who can wade these dark and murky waters, carry on....2022-10-1456 minHoly GhostingPrayer is Just Casting Spells: an Interview with Dr. Melissa Bird, Christian WitchWitches and Christians haven’t always enjoyed one another’s company (see: all of church history, witch hunts, etc), but what if there’s more to it than ladies with ergot poisoning who may or may not have rode brooms around the house as a way to…pleasure…themselves…and a systematic femicide perpetuated by the patriarchy? When we met Dr. Melissa Bird and heard about her work as a Christian witch, we had to know more. Join your triumphant trio of 40-something moms to learn how there just might be room in the world to make space for all...2022-09-3052 minHoly GhostingTravel the World on God’s Dime! Short Term MissionsSomething Old, Something New: a Tale of Two Mexicos Plus: save your soul and the world, inquire inside!If you were an evangelical in your coming of age period at the turn of the millennium, you or several of your close God-fearing friends took a mission trip (or dozens). Mission trips were like…I guess a wandering train of [Jesus] Freaks setting up shop in one nation or another. Instead of fortune tellers, strongmen, and bearded ladies, mission trips brought a gimmicky way to “spread the gospel”.Anyhoo, these trips were SO emo. We all...2022-09-171h 10Holy GhostingThe Proverbs 31 Woman, Capitalism & NapsChances are if you were assigned the tender feminine gender at your evangelical birth, well, ya probably have a lot of baggage and issues that stem from questionable portrayals of women in the Bible.Among the vagina-laden humans celebrated in the canon, we have everyone from a literal teenager, whose virginity inspired millennia of penis-havers to idolize purity, to the wily, vengeful Judge Deborah, who straight up murdered a Philistine with a wicked tent peg through the temple. Pretty badass, tbh. But greatest among these female role models, as few and scattered they were amid t...2022-08-131h 02
Holy GhostingThe Object of My AfflictionIn the harrowing days of puberty, evangelical young women and girls were foisted into a shame spiral that kept them tame and readily codependent for…maybe their entire lives. Their every move governed by the grave understanding that it was their job to “not cause your brother to stumble,” they walked about with hunched shoulders, tucked their butts, and generally shut their every desire or bodily sensation DOWN, and fast. They were especially horrified by their own breasticles, as they seemed to cause their “brothers” to stumble despite their best efforts to wear Modest Is Hottest fashion (read: not fashion). ...2022-07-1655 min
Holy GhostingLet's Talk About Camp, Baby!From the one-piece swimsuits and the oversized free t-shirts all the way to the tearful confessionals and personal testimonies around a bonfire, Evangelical Christian summer camps were a masterpiece of emotional manipulation and unadulterated peer on peer action. Join Lindsay, Meg, and Sarai - a bevy of former camp attendees (and a lifer in the bunch, who would reconvert TODAY if a lifelong summer camp job opened up for her) - as they discuss the Camp ExperienceTM. Whether they were finding sneaky ways to be near crushes, witnessing gross-out challenges in the mess hall, or reliving an e...2022-07-0236 min
Holy GhostingIt Was Never About BabiesWhat does one do with the conundrum of abortion? When Lindsay, Meg, and Sarai were growing up, the Evangelical Christian stance on abortion was never, ever, no way, no how. The church made specious (and racist, xenophobic, peri-holocaust denying or at best minimizing) arguments meant to tug at the heartstrings of nice, Christian, white ladies. Present-day: billboards litter the interstates of America, showing bright-eyed (almost exclusively white) babies with ominous words like “abortion stops a beating heart” emblazoned across their tidily diapered butts; pro-choice and pro-life people don’t even speak the same language much less know how to fight...2022-06-1752 min
Holy GhostingPanic! At The AltarHere we are, June of 2022. Welcome summer, and farewell Mental Health Awareness Month (May!). But if we go back in time, just a little bit, to remember the good old days of the freewheeling 1980’s - when Evangelical churches and politicians were in the golden age of knitting together the interests of church and state (so cute!)…people were too busy to talk about mental health (at least not at church)…even though Mental Health Awareness Month started WAY BACK in 1949 - oh, we’ve had Mental Health issues all along as humans? No Way!In thi...2022-06-0357 min
A Tan Kapuján túlKell gyakorol, biztos lesz jó – Interjú Leél-Őssy TamássalLeél-Őssy Tamás 1996-ban kezdte a A Tan Kapuja Buddhista Főiskolát karate – és japán szakon – itt ismerkedett meg a chi-kunggal. Első mestere Sárai Gábor volt. 2008-ban találkozott első kínai mesterével, Zhang Shen-nel, aki csikung gyógyító, energiagyógyász és harcművész volt, és aki a Shaolin templom szerzetesétől, Que Ah Shui-tól tanult csikungot. Második kínai mestere Dr. Lu Guangyi taiji mester, akupunktúrás orvos és Tuina masszőr, akitől három éve tanul, miközben már saját magának is 150 tanítványa van.
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