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Confessions of A ReformerGay Men with Ex-Wife BestiesSeason 5: Episode 18Gay men, married to women, coming out, getting divorces and becoming besties with their ex-wives. In this episode, Mike interviews two of the men in his gay discussion group, Nate Erisman and Dan Kroening, who have done just that. Everything NumaMike's Gay Discussion Group
2025-05-191h 09Confessions of A ReformerKill Transphobes?Season 5: Episode 17This last week Mike shared a post of a woman leaving a transphobic political event being harassed and bullied. That post ignited a lot of passion and controversy. In this episode, Mike speaks with author and follower of Love, Tamice Spencer-Helms about the fallout and necessity for standing in empathy.Everything NumaTamice Spencer-Helms
2025-05-1245 minConfessions of A ReformerKill Transphobes?Season 5: Episode 17This last week Mike shared a post of a political activist who campaigns against trans woman participating in women's sports being harassed and bullied. That post ignited a lot of passion and controversy. In this episode, Mike speaks with author and follower of Love, Tamice Spencer-Helms about the fallout and necessity for standing in empathy.Everything NumaTamice Spencer-Helms
2025-05-1245 minConfessions of A ReformerDiscerning of Spirits, RevisitedSeason 5: Episode 12Before coming out and deconstructing, Mike was known as an expert in the discerning of spirts. It's a topic that he has avoided talking about despite many people's curiosity regarding his current understanding. In this episode, Mike opens the door to the possibility of exploring this further post evangelicalism.Everything Numa
2025-04-0736 minConfessions of A ReformerAuthors: Dr. Laura AndersonSeason 4: Episode 44
In this series, Mike celebrates authors. People who have a message and a story to share and who have done the hard work to get their message out there. In this episode, Mike interviews Laura Anderson, PhD, MA, Author of When Religion Hurts You.
Everything Numa
Queer and Affirming Writer's Collective
Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery
Dr. Laura Anderson Instagram
2024-11-1857 minConfessions of A ReformerAuthors: JS ParkSeason 4: Episode 43
In this series, Mike celebrates authors. People who have a message and a story to share and who have done the hard work to get their message out there. In this episode, Mike interviews JS Park, Author of As Long As You Need: Permission to Grieve.
Everything Numa
Queer and Affirming Writer's Collective
JS Park Website |
Instagram
2024-11-111h 11Confessions of A ReformerAuthors: Ryan CantySeason 4: Episode 42
In this series, Mike celebrates authors. People who have a message and a story to share and who have done the hard work to get their message out there. In this episode, Mike interviews Ryan Canty, Author of Deweaponize: Re-examining how we read the Bible in pursuit of a more Christlike interpretation.
Everything Numa
Queer and Affirming Writer's Collective
Ryan Canty Blog |
Threads
2024-11-0450 minConfessions of A ReformerAuthors: Jenai AumanSeason 4: Episode 41
In this series, Mike celebrates authors. People who have a message and a story to share and who have done the hard work to get their message out there. In this episode, Mike interviews Jenai Auman, Author of Othered.
Everything Numa
Queer and Affirming Writer's Collective
Jenai Auman Website |
Instagram | Substack
Subscribe to her Substack, and she’ll send you her notes on the publishing process, how it works, and what you can expect.
2024-10-2859 minConfessions of A ReformerAuthors: Matthias RobertsSeason 4: Episode 40
In this series, Mike celebrates authors. People who have a message and a story to share and who have done the hard work to get their message out there. In this episode, Mike interviews Matthias Roberts, Author of Beyond Shame: Creating a Healthy Sex Life on Your Own Terms and Holy Runaways: Rediscovering Faith after Being Burned by Religion.
Everything Numa
Queer and Affirming Writer's Collective
Matthias Roberts Website |
Instagram
2024-10-2150 minConfessions of A ReformerAuthors: Brit BarronSeason 4: Episode 39
In this series, Mike celebrates authors. People who have a message and a story to share and who have done the hard work to get their message out there. In this episode, Mike interviews Brit Barron, Author of Do You Still Talk to Grandma? When the Problematic People in Our Lives Are the Ones We Love.
Everything Numa
Queer and Affirming Writer's Collective
Brit Barron Website |
Instagram
2024-10-1455 minConfessions of A ReformerAuthors: April AjoySeason 4: Episode 38
In this series, Mike celebrates authors. People who have a message and a story to share and who have done the hard work to get their message out there. In this episode, Mike interviews April Ajoy, Author of Star-Spangled Jesus.
Everything Numa
Queer and Affirming Writer's Collective
April Ajoy: Instagram, Linktree
2024-10-071h 03Confessions of A ReformerStories that Represent: Buffy The Vampire SlayerSeason 4: Episode 14
Movies and shows were a significant part of Mike's coming out journey. In this episode, Mike talks about the impact of powerful women in shows he watched as a kid.
Everything Numa
God Made Me Gay - Substack
2024-04-2216 minConfessions of A ReformerStories that Represent: RocketmanSeason 4: Episode 13
Movies and shows were a significant part of Mike's coming out journey. In this episode, Mike shares the impact of the real life stories of Elton John and Freddie Mercury.
Everything Numa
God Made Me Gay - Substack
2024-04-1512 minConfessions of A ReformerStories that Represent: IntroductionSeason 4: Episode 12
Movies and shows were a significant part of Mike's coming out journey. In this series, Mike will talk about some of those stories and how and why they impacted him the way they did.
Everything Numa
God Made Me Gay - Substack
2024-04-0820 minConfessions of A ReformerDeconstructing JesusSeason 4: Episode 9
In this episode, Mika Perrin, Mike's sister and the host of Numa's Decunstruction Group, Ashes, joins Mike to discuss what it means to deconstruct Jesus and to share some of their own processes and pain around this topic.
Everything Numa
Ashes Deconstruction Group
Ashes Book Club
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2024-03-1844 minConfessions of A ReformerScrew Christmas!Season 3: Episode 43
It’s Christmas and Christmas often means family … or does it? At the back-end of deconstruction, Christmas is complicated and it doesn’t mean what it use to mean for many of us.
In this episode, Mike explores some of the disappointment and pain that comes from the silence that expressing the wish for something else brings this time of year.
Everything Numa
2024 Goal-Setting Workshop
2023-12-2531 minConfessions of A Reformer2023 Year In ReviewSeason 3: Episode 41
2023 has been a great year! As Mike prepares to wrap up the year and Season 3, he reflects back on some of the most impactful and meaningful podcast moments.
Everything Numa
2024 Goal-Setting Workshop
2023-12-1132 minConfessions of A ReformerA Coming Out Story with Tyler WilliamsonSeason 3: Episode 40
In this episode, Mike interviews one of his coaching clients about his deconstruction and coming out journey amidst the healing of spiritual and emotional trauma.
Everything Numa
2024 Goal-Setting Workshop
2023-12-041h 19Confessions of A ReformerBetraying The BibleSeason 3: Episode 39
Many of us have been taught to come to the Bible with a very specific expectation and bias. In this episode, Mike shares how he betrayed the Bible by demanding things from it that were never true and how his deconstruction process has let the Bible be what it is rather than trying to control with he was told it had to be.
Everything Numa
2024 Goal-Setting Workshop
2023-11-2741 minConfessions of A ReformerMy Memoir and Other Shameless PlugsSeason 3: Episode 38
It’s November and Mike is already planning for 2024. With that, comes a new writing project - one that many of you have been waiting and asking for! In this episode, Mike lets you in on some of his excitement for what’s to come and his journey in getting here.
Everything Numa
My Memoir Substack Waiting List
Numa Writer's Group
2024 Goal-Setting Workshop
2023-11-2029 minConfessions of A ReformerThe Afterlife: Adam HarrisSeason 3: Episode 37
What happens after we die? Is there life beyond this? In this series Mike gathers input and thoughts from some of his favorite deconstructed theologians to grapple with these questions. In this episode, Mike speaks to Adam Harris, Associate Pastor at GodWhy Church in Hendersonville, Tennessee regarding his extensive study and exploration of Near Death Experiences.
Everything Numa
Adam Harris: GodWhy Church
NDE Information:
Is There Life after Death? Fifty Years of Research at UVADr. Bruce Greyson: Nour FoundationThe Handbook of Near Death ExperiencesIrred
2023-11-131h 11Confessions of A ReformerThe Afterlife: Kevin GarciaSeason 3: Episode 36
What happens after we die? Is there life beyond this? In this series Mike gathers input and thoughts from some of his favorite deconstructed theologians to grapple with these questions. In this episode, Mike speaks to Kevin Garcia, author of Bad Theology Kills, and Spiritual Recovery Coach helping people create sustainable spiritual practices.
Everything Numa
Kevin Garcia: Instagram: YouTube: Twitter
2023-11-0649 minConfessions of A ReformerThe Afterlife: Josh ScottSeason 3: Episode 35
What happens after we die? Is there life beyond this? In this series Mike gathers input and thoughts from some of his favorite deconstructed theologians to grapple with these questions. In this episode, Mike interviews Josh Scott, Lead Pastor at GracePointe Church in Nashville, Tennessee.
Everything Numa
Josh Scott: Instagram: GracePointe Church: Bible Stories for Grown-Ups
2023-10-3045 minConfessions of A ReformerThe Afterlife: IntroductionSeason 3: Episode 34
What happens after we die? Is there life beyond this? In this series Mike gathers input and thoughts from some of his favorite deconstructed theologians to grapple with these questions. But first, in this episode Mike shares some of his own thoughts and opinions on the matter.
Everything Numa
2023-10-2328 minConfessions of A ReformerGender: Dr. Roberto Che EspinozaSeason 3: Episode 33
Gender is a complicated topic in today's world. Implicit bias and an unwillingness to call into question fundamental beliefs, leads to many dismissing the topic altogether. In this episode, Mike interviews Dr. Roberto Che Espinoza, non-binary trans guy, professor, theologian, and author.
Dr. Roberto Che Espinoza
Everything Numa
2023-10-1633 minConfessions of A ReformerGender: April AjoySeaon 3: Episode 32
Gender is a complicated topic in today's world. Implicit bias and an unwillingness to call into question fundamental beliefs, leads to many dismissing the topic altogether. In this episode, Mike interviews April Ajoy, Influencer and Co-Host of @evangelicalish regarding her experience navigating gender issues within her marriage.
April Ajoy: Instagram; YouTube: Twitter
Everything Numa
2023-10-0952 minConfessions of A ReformerGender: IntroductionSeason 3: Episode 31
Gender is a complicated topic in today's world. Implicit bias and an unwillingness to call into question fundamental beliefs, leads to many dismissing the topic altogether. In this episode, Mike shares his thoughts as someone who has been doing the research and the work of connecting to and listening to those who don't fit into the traditional male/female role.
Everything Numa
2023-10-0234 minConfessions of A ReformerAtheists: Adam FrostSeason 3: Episode 30
In the Atheists series, Mike shares his thoughts on connecting with atheists in his journey and interviews a few whose work has impacted him in significant ways. This week, he talks with Adam Frost from the Curiocity Podcast.
Everything Numa
Curiocity
2023-09-2555 minConfessions of A ReformerAtheists: Heretical TheologySeason 3: Episode 29
In the Atheists series, Mike shares his thoughts on connecting with atheists in his journey and interviews a few whose work has impacted him in significant ways. This week, he talks with Will @Heretical_Theology.
Everything Numa
@Heretical_Theology
2023-09-181h 12Confessions of A ReformerAtheists: Eve Was FramedSeason 3: Episode 28
In the Atheists series, Mike shares his thoughts on connecting with atheists in his journey and interviews a few whose work has impacted him in significant ways. This week, he talks with @evewasframed.
Everything Numa
Eve_WasFramed: Instagram; TikTok
2023-09-111h 15Confessions of A ReformerAtheists: IntroductionSeason 3: Episode 27
Allowing people to represent their views even when those views contradict our own, is of high value at Numa. In this series, Mike shares his thoughts on connecting with atheists in his journey and interviews a few whose work has impacted him in significant ways.
Everything Numa
2023-09-0420 minConfessions of A ReformerSex After Church: Eric FeltesSeason 3: Episode 26
What does sex look like as we step outside of purity culture in the evangelical system? In this episode, Life Coach, Speaker and Self Love Advocate, Eric Feltes returns to explore this topic with Mike, pushing him to uncomfortable places.
Everything Numa
Eric Feltes: Instagram
2023-08-2850 minConfessions of A ReformerSex After Church: Kat HarrisSeason 3: Episode 25
What does sex look like as we step outside of purity culture in the evangelical system? This week, Mike visits with Kat Harris, Coach and Author of the book Sexless in the City as they explore what sex looks like in and after the deconstruction process.
Everything Numa
Kat Harris: Instagram; Patreon
2023-08-2155 minConfessions of A ReformerSex After Church: Nick GulickSeason 3: Episode 24
What does sex look like as we step outside of purity culture in the evangelical system? Sex and Relationship Coach, Nick Gulick joins Mike this week for an in-depth discussion where Mike surprisingly cries.
Everything Numa
Nick Gulick
2023-08-141h 04Confessions of A ReformerQueer People in the Church: David GusheeSeason 3: Episode 23
There's a culture war between the church and the queer community. In this series, Mike showcases voices from both people in the queer community and allies who have done work to integrate the two. This week Professor of Christian Ethics, Dr. David P. Gushee joins Mike. Dr. Gushee authored the book Changing Our Minds, and is a leading activist on LGBTQ+ inclusion.
Everything Numa
David P. Gushee
2023-08-0755 minConfessions of A ReformerQueer People in the Church: Eric FeltesSeason 3: Episode 22
There's a culture war between the church and the queer community. In this series, Mike showcases voices from both people in the queer community and allies who have done work to integrate the two. In this episode, Eric Feltes, Life Coach, Speaker and Self Love Advocate joins Mike to share his story as a gay man in the Church.
Everything Numa
Eric Feltes: Instagram
2023-07-3145 minConfessions of A ReformerQueer People in the Church: Colby MartinSeason 3: Episode 21
There's a culture war between the church and the queer community. In this series, Mike showcases voices from both people in the queer community and allies who have done work to integrate the two. Colby Martin, pastor, ally and author of UnClobber and The Shift joins Mike this week.
Everything Numa
Colby Martin Website
2023-07-241h 05Confessions of A ReformerQueer People in the Church: Alicia JohnstonSeason 3: Episode 20
There's a culture war between the church and the queer community. In this series, Mike showcases voices from both people in the queer community and allies who have done work to integrate the two. This week, Mike explores the topic of liberation theology with Alicia Johnston, Mdiv, Seventh Day Adventist Pastor.
Everything Numa
Alicia Johnston: Instagram; YouTube
2023-07-171h 03Confessions of A ReformerQueer People in the Church: William MatthewsSeason 3: Episode 19
There's a culture war between the church and the queer community. In this series Mike showcases voices from both people in the queer community and allies who have done work to integrate the two. In the 2nd episode of this series, Mike speaks with William Matthews, successful Christian singer and songwriter, regarding his perspective of the church and how it pertains to the queer experience.
Everything Numa
William Matthews
2023-07-1052 minConfessions of A ReformerQueer People in the Church: IntroductionSeason 3: Episode 18
There's a culture war between the church and the queer community. In this series Mike showcases voices from both people in the queer community and allies who have done work to integrate the two. In this episode, Mike invites his good friend, Mica Nueda to share her story of discovery.
Everything Numa
2023-07-0358 minConfessions of A ReformerPride Month! Brita FilterSeason 3: Episode 17
It's Pride Month and as part of the celebration, Mike is hosting a special series featuring the voices of Drag Queens! In this episode, Mike talks to Drag Queen, Brita Filter.
The Brita Filter
Everything Numa
2023-06-2642 minConfessions of A ReformerPride Month! Flamy GrantSeason 3: Episode 16
It's Pride Month and as part of the celebration, Mike is hosting a special series featuring the voices of Drag Queens! In this episode, Mike talks to Drag Queen, Flamy Grant.
Flamy Grant: Instagram
Numa Partner Subscription
Numa Website
Numa Coaching
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Ashes
The Rainbow Room
2023-06-191h 09Confessions of A ReformerPride Month! Tracey OttomeySeason 3: Episode 15
It's Pride Month and as part of the celebration, Mike is hosting a special series featuring the voices of Drag Queens! In this episode, Mike talks to Tracey Ottomey, Drag Queen host in Nashville.
Tracey Ottomey: Instagram; The Big Drag Bus
Numa Partner Subscription
Numa Website
Numa Coaching
NUMA+
Ashes
The Rainbow Room
2023-06-1255 minConfessions of A ReformerPride Month! IntroductionSeason 3: Episode 14
It's Pride Month and as part of the celebration, Mike will be hosting a special series featuring the voices of Drag Queens! In this introduction episode, Mike shares his heart and vision for his work in the LGBTQ+ Community and a new opportunity for all allies to partner towards that vision.
Numa Partner Subscription
Numa Website
Numa Coaching
NUMA+
Ashes
The Rainbow Room
2023-06-0525 minConfessions of A ReformerChristian Nationalism Revisited: Josh ScottSeason 3: Episode 13
Back by popular demand! In response to intense opposition to reels from their previous conversation on Christian Nationalism, Mike brings back Josh Scott, Author of Bible Stories for Grown-Ups and Lead Pastor at GracePointe Church in Nashville, Tennessee. Mike and Josh dig in even deeper to the uncomfortable topic and the emotions the conversation brings to the forefront.
Josh Scott: Instagram: GracePointe Church: Bible Stories for Grown-Ups
Numa Website
Numa Coaching
NUMA+
Ashes
The Rainbow Room
2023-05-2949 minConfessions of A ReformerStories of Deconstruction: Tamice Spencer-HelmsSeason 3: Episode 12
In the final of 3 bonus Stories of Deconstruction episodes, Mike speaks with Tamice Spencer-Helms, Author of the Book Faith Unleavened, The Wilderness Between Trayvon Martin & George Floyd.
Tamice Spencer-Helms: Sub:Culture Website; Instagram; TikTok
Numa Website
Numa Coaching
NUMA+
Ashes
The Rainbow Room
2023-05-2259 minConfessions of A ReformerStories of Deconstruction: Benji FayeSeason 3: Episode 11
In the second of 3 bonus Stories of Deconstruction episodes, Mike speaks with Benji Feye, Instagram and TikTok content creator, regarding his experience confronting racism in today's white Evangelical Church.
Benjamin Faye: Instagram; TikTok; Linktree
Numa Website
Numa Coaching
NUMA+
Ashes
The Rainbow Room
2023-05-1559 minConfessions of A ReformerStories of Deconstruction: Kim DailySeason 3: Episode 10
In the first of 3 bonus Stories of Deconstruction episodes, Mike speaks with Kim Daily, Lawyer, and content creator. From growing up evangelical to coming out as a lesbian, Kim shares her story of confronting toxic theology and finding her way to being fully herself.
Kim Dailey: Instagram: The Qulture
Numa Website
Numa Coaching
NUMA+
Ashes
The Rainbow Room
2023-05-091h 16Confessions of A ReformerStories of Deconstruction: Savannah Rae CarrenoSeason 3: Episode 9
In episode 5 of this 5-part series, Stories of Deconstruction, Mike interviews Savannah Rae Carreno, M.div., entrepreneur, and content creator. Savannah identifies as non-religious and is known for her content regarding the Bible's influence on culture.
Savannah Rae Carrano: Instagram: pleaseelaborate.co
@mikemaeshiro
Numa Coaching
NUMA+
Ashes
The Rainbow Room
2023-05-0153 minConfessions of A ReformerStories of Deconstruction: Tim WhitakerSeason 3: Episode 8
In episode 4 of this 5-part series, Stories of Deconstruction, Mike interviews Tim Whitaker from The New Evangelicals about his personal journey through deconstruction and how the process has impacted him.
The New Evangelicals: Instagram; Facebook; Twitter; YouTube
Numa Coaching
NUMA+
Ashes
The Rainbow Room
2023-04-2447 minConfessions of A ReformerStories of Deconstruction: Kevin GarciaSeason 3: Episode 6
In episode 2 of this 5-part series, Stories of Deconstruction, Mike speaks to Kevin Garcia, author of Bad Theology Kills and Spiritual Recovery Coach about what it meant for them to deconstruct into self-love.
Kevin Garcia: Instagram: YouTube: Twitter
Numa Coaching
NUMA+
Ashes
The Rainbow Room
2023-04-1035 minConfessions of A ReformerStories of Deconstruction: IntroductionSeason 3: Episode 5
In this 5-part series, Stories of Deconstruction, Mike highlights a few influential voices of deconstruction asking each of them to share their own personal journey and process. In episode 1 of this series, Mike shares how his journey of coming out as a gay pastor propelled him into his own process of deconstruction.
Numa Coaching
NUMA+
Ashes
The Rainbow Room
2023-04-0329 min
Confessions of A ReformerChristian Nationalism: Josh ScottSeason 3: Episode 4
In this episode, Mike interviews Josh Scott, Lead Pastor at GracePointe Church in Nashville, Tennessee for the Christian Nationalism series. This episode is the fourth in a 4-part series where Mike invites multiple voices to explore this topic.
Josh Scott: Instagram: GracePointe Church: Bible Stories for Grown-Ups
Numa Coaching
NUMA+
Ashes
The Rainbow Room
2023-03-2743 minConfessions of A ReformerChristian Nationalism: April AjoySeason 3: Episode 3
In this episode, Mike interviews April Ajoy, Influencer and Co-Host of @evangelicalish for the Christian Nationalism series. This episode is the third in a 4-part series where Mike invites multiple voices to explore this topic.
April Ajoy: Instagram; YouTube: Twitter
Numa Coaching
NUMA+
Ashes
The Rainbow Room
2023-03-2046 minConfessions of A ReformerChristian Nationalism: The New EvangelicalsSeason 3: Episode 2
In this episode, Mike interviews Tim Whitaker from The New Evangelicals for the Christian Nationalism series. This episode is the second in a 4-part series where Mike invites multiple voices to explore this topic.
The New Evangelicals: Instagram; Facebook; Twitter; YouTube
Numa Coaching
NUMA+
Ashes
The Rainbow Room
2023-03-1343 minConfessions of A ReformerChristian Nationalism: IntroductionSeason 3: Episode 1
Welcome to Season 3. With this season comes a new series-based approach. In this episode, Mike introduces the first series: Christian Nationalism and discusses his own journey around this topic. This episode is the first in a 4-part series where Mike invites multiple voices to explore this topic.
Numa Coaching
NUMA+
Ashes
The Rainbow Room
2023-03-0632 min
Confessions of A ReformerSeason 2 FinaleSeason 2: Episode 47
Experiencing freedom as a state of being is a long, hard journey of sacrifice and perseverance. This last year has been a big part of that journey for Mike. In this episode Mike reflects on Season 2 of the Confessions of a Reformer podcast and the voices that have been highlighted in this space.
NUMA+
Ashes
The Rainbow Room
Allies
Numa Coaching
2022-12-1226 minConfessions of A ReformerPurity CultureSeason 2: Episode 46
Today's episode is the first in a a series found exclusively on Numa+ featuring members of Mike's team sharing their experiences and perceptions growing up in and around Purity Culture.
NUMA+
Numa Coaching
2022-12-0520 minConfessions of A ReformerA Deconstructed ChristmasSeason 2: Episode 45
Christmas looks different on the other side of deconstruction. In this episode, Mike shares how deconstruction ruined Christmas for him and how he's moving forward as another Christmas approaches.
How The Grinch Deconstructed Christmas Webinar
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Ashes
Numa Coaching
2022-11-2822 minConfessions of A ReformerThe Failure of Fundamentalist ChristianitySeason 2: Episode 44
Recently Numa celebrated the first year anniversary of Ashes. A group specifically designed to give people a safe place to explore their beliefs, ask questions and unravel Christian indoctrination. In this episode, Mike shares significant shifts in his own beliefs that have occurred in his deconstruction journey.
NUMA+
Ashes
The Rainbow Room
Allies
Numa Coaching
2022-11-1439 minConfessions of A ReformerAndrew Kerbs Interview, Part 2Season 2: Episode 43
Deconstruction is the process of letting go of certainty and allowing yourself to question your beliefs. Often deconstruction is the by-product of the religious trauma produced in the church system today. In this episode, Mike completes his interview with religious trauma coach and content creator, Andrew Kerbs @Deconstruct Everything, regarding living from trauma survival mode, the pace of healing from the effects of deconstruction and the purpose of therapy in this journey
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Instagram @Deconstruct_Everything
TikTok @Deconstruct_Everything
2022-11-0749 minConfessions of A ReformerAndrew Kerbs Interview, Part 1Season 2: Episode 42
Deconstruction is the process of letting go of certainty and allowing yourself to question your beliefs. Often deconstruction is the by-product of the religious trauma produced in the church system today. In this episode, Mike interviews religious trauma coach and content creator, Andrew Kerbs @Deconstruct Everything, regarding his journey out of religious indoctrination and dealing with his own trauma in the process.
Numa+
Instagram @Deconstruct_Everything
TikTok @Deconstruct_Everything
2022-10-3151 minConfessions of A ReformerComing Out To Go DeeperSeason 2: Episode 41
Over the last couple of years, Mike and his team have been on a wild, messy, consequential, and transformative journey towards authenticity that led to intense deconstruction. In this episode, Mike shares his discovery towards his own significant next step and invites you into the process of exploring the secrets you harbor from the divine and the freedom that comes from unlocking those secrets for yourself.
How to know your Significant Next Step!
Mike Maeshiro
2022-10-2437 minConfessions of A ReformerEric Feltes Interview, Part 2Season 2: Episode 40
Standing up for the marginalized was the original work of Jesus and is still important and necessary. In this episode, Mike continues his interview with Eric Feltes a Gay Christian, Life Coach and speaker who helps other gay men free themselves from the church system. Together they explore the how shame, lack of community and trauma impact the marginalized in the LGBTQ community.
NUMA+
The Rainbow Room
Allies
Numa Coaching
Instagram: @ericfeltes
TikTok: @eric.feltes www.ericfeltes.com
2022-10-1749 minConfessions of A ReformerEric Feltes Interview, Part 1Season 2: Episode 39
There's nothing more powerful than a person's story. In this episode, Mike interviews Eric Feltes a Gay Christian, Life Coach and speaker who helps other gay men free themselves from the church system. Eric is an amazing story-teller that shares with authenticity and openness about who he is, the struggles he's faced and the reason he fights for the Queer Community with such passion and vigor.
NUMA+
The Rainbow Room
Allies
Numa Coaching
Instagram: @ericfeltes
TikTok: @eric.feltes
www.ericfeltes.com
2022-10-1049 minConfessions of A ReformerAshton Colby Interview, Part 3Season 2: Episode 38
Every person has a different life experience and authentic self to explore in this world. In this episode, Mike completes his interview with Ashton Colby, transgender advocate, social entrepreneur and content creator exploring the social issues of trans-gender athletes, trans-gender children and how to navigate this arena with kindness and grace.
NUMA+
The Rainbow Room
Allies
Numa Coaching
@Ashtonjamescolby
2022-10-0343 minConfessions of A ReformerAshton Colby Interview, Part 2Season 2: Episode 37
Every person has a different life experience and authentic self to explore in this world. In this episode, Mike continues his interview with Ashton Colby, transgender advocate, social entrepreneur and content creator regarding some of the specifics about their transition and unique experience.
NUMA+
The Rainbow Room
Allies
Numa Coaching
@Ashtonjamescolby
2022-09-1932 minConfessions of A ReformerAshton Colby Interview Part 1Season 2: Episode 36
Celebrating human diversity and honoring those with differing life experiences creates expansion and generates hope. In this episode, Mike interviews Ashton Colby, transgender advocate, social entrepreneur and content creator about their journey of discovery as a transgender man who was also raised in the church and loves Jesus.
NUMA+
The Rainbow Room
Allies
@Ashtonjamescolby
2022-09-1231 minConfessions of A ReformerRocky Roggio Interview, Part 2Season 2: Episode 35
What if the word "homosexual" was never meant to be in the Bible? In this episode, Mike interviews acclaimed Documentary Filmmaker, Rocky Roggio regarding her hopes for her film 1946 as the opening dates draw near. 1946 chronicles how the misuse of a single word changed the course of modern history.
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The Rainbow Room
1946 The Movie
@1946themovie
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2022-08-2926 minConfessions of A ReformerRocky Roggio Interview, Part 1Season 2: Episode 34
What if the word "homosexual" was never meant to be in the Bible? In this episode, Mike interviews acclaimed Documentary Filmmaker, Rocky Roggio regarding her upcoming release, 1946 and the journey that led her to create this film. 1946 chronicles how the misuse of a single word changed the course of modern history.
NUMA+
The Rainbow Room
1946 The Movie
@1946themovie
Support 1946 The Movie
2022-08-2231 minConfessions of A ReformerJosh Scott Interview Part 3Season 2: Episode 31
Josh Scott, Lead Pastor of GracePointe Church in Nashville, Tennessee began deconstructing his own faith early in his life and throughout his ministry has pursued truth and understanding while letting go of the certainty that plagues the Evangelical Church today. In this episode, Josh and Mike continue their conversation about theology and the meaning in and behind the bible and the gospel stories.
NUMA+
Ashes
Mentorship Group
Josh Scott: Instagram; facebook; TikTok
Josh's Blog
2022-07-2523 minConfessions of A ReformerJosh Scott Interview Part 2Season 2: Episode 30
Josh Scott, Lead Pastor of GracePointe Church in Nashville, Tennessee began deconstructing his own faith early in his life and throughout his ministry has pursued truth and understanding while letting go of the certainty that plagues the Evangelical Church today. In this episode, Josh and Mike dig deeper into theology and the meaning in and behind the gospel stories.
NUMA+
Ashes Mentorship Group
Josh Scott: Instagram; facebook; TikTok
2022-07-1831 minConfessions of A ReformerJosh Scott Interview Part 1Season 2: Episode 29
Josh Scott, Lead Pastor of GracePointe Church in Nashville, Tennessee began deconstructing his own faith early in his life and throughout his ministry has pursued truth and understanding while letting go of the certainty that plagues the Evangelical Church today. In this episode, Mike interviews Josh about his journey into ministry and his work of reimagining, reframing, and reclaiming faith through a Progressive Christian lens.
NUMA+
Ashes Mentorship Group
Josh Scott: Instagram; facebook; TikTok
2022-07-1129 min
Confessions of A ReformerLines in the SandSeason 2: Episode 28
Coming out as a gay Christian has been a whirlwind journey. The last 5 months have been fun, exciting, and at times difficult; not just for Mike but for those who follow him and who have been on this journey with him. He's had to draw some lines in the sand. In this episode, Mike takes a break from interviewing to speak directly to you about his process in order to bring clarity and hope to this continuing conversation.
Ashes Mentorship Group
Allies Mentorship Group
The Rainbow Room
Email: Contact@MikeMeashiro.c...
2022-07-0424 minConfessions of A ReformerThe New Evangelicals Interview, Part 3Season 2: Episode 27
Centered on Jesus, driven by our stories and committed to pushing the church forward together. This is the vision of The New Evangelicals. In part 3 of this 3-part interview, Tim turns the tables on Mike, asking him about his journey and process.
NUMA+
The New Evangelicals: Instagram; Facebook; Twitter; YouTube
Ashes Mentorship Group
2022-06-2740 minConfessions of A ReformerThe New Evangelicals Interview, Part 2Season 2: Episode 26
Centered on Jesus, driven by our stories and committed to pushing the church forward together. This is the vision of The New Evangelicals. In part 2 of this 3 part interview, Mike asks Tim Whitaker, the founder of The New Evangelicals, to share some of his own beliefs about Jesus, the bible and community.
NUMA+
The New Evangelicals: Instagram; Facebook; Twitter; YouTube
Ashes Mentorship Group
2022-06-2040 minConfessions of A ReformerThe New Evangelicals Inerview, Part 1Season 2: Episode 25
Centered on Jesus, driven by our stories and committed to pushing the church forward together. This is the vision of The New Evangelicals. In this episode, Mike asks Tim Whitaker, the founder of The New Evangelicals, about the deal-breakers with the American Evangelical Church that have pushed him to re-imagine what the church could be.
NUMA+
The New Evangelicals: Instagram; Facebook; Twitter; YouTube
Ashes Mentorship Group
2022-06-1340 minConfessions of A ReformerMika Perrin: AlliesSeason 2: Episode 22
Love compels us to step up and care for the ones in our lives that are in harm's way. In this episode Mike talks to his little sister and COO of Numa, Mika Perrin, about her journey of being and becoming a true ally to him. Mika will be leading a Numa mentorship group for those who are or want to be Allies beginning in June 2022.
LGBTQ Resource page
NUMA+
The Rainbow Room Application
Allies Application
Intro to Allyship
2022-05-2350 minConfessions of A ReformerJustin Lee Interview: Part 1Season 2: Episode 18
Author, Justin Lee was one of the first gay christian voices in a space and time where being gay and being christian were not seen as compatible. In this episode, Mike interviews Justin about his journey to becoming a leader in helping to heal church and family divisions on LGBTQ+ issues.
LGBTQ Resource page
NUMA+
Justin's Website
The Rainbow Room Application
2022-04-2536 minConfessions of A ReformerKathy Baldock Interview, Part 3Season 2: Episode 16
The History of Sexual Studies and Political Entanglements. In this episode, Mike completes his interview with Kathy Baldock with an overview of her work and findings.
LGBTQ Resource page
NUMA+
Kathy Baldock YouTube Channel
An Evening with Rev. David: The Story Behind a Historic Letter About Biblical Translation
2022-04-1828 minConfessions of A ReformerKathy Baldock Interview, Part 2Season 2: Episode 15
Two thousand years of hetero-normative progress but LGBTQ+ Christians are held to a 1st Century standard. In this episode, Mike continues his interview with Kathy Baldock, Author and LGBTQ+ Advocate.
LGBTQ Resource page
NUMA+
Kathy Baldock YouTube Channel
The Rainbow Room Application
2022-04-1133 minConfessions of A ReformerThe Origin Story of LGBTQ+ Author and Advocate, Kathy BaldockSeason 2: Episode 14
Is it possible for a heterosexual Christian to fully advocate for the LGBTQ+ community? In this episode, Mike interviews Kathy Baldock, Author and LGBTQ+ Advocate about how she came to find herself in a place of choosing relationship over theology.
LGBTQ Resource page
NUMA+
Kathy Baldock YouTube Channel
The Rainbow Room Application
2022-04-0443 minConfessions of A ReformerThe LGBTQ+ Conversation ContinuedSeason 2: Episode 13
In the culture we live in, it often feels like discussions aren't about understanding one another, but about being right and asserting one's own opinion. In this episode, Mike and his friend, Tara continue the conversation from episode 7, demonstrating what it means to pursue authentic relationship even when you aren't coming from a place of agreement.
Round Table Episode: https://anchor.fm/mike-maeshiro/episodes/Round-Table-e1f22b8
LGBTQ Resource page: https://www.mikemaeshiro.com/lgbtq-resources
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2022-03-281h 06Confessions of A ReformerStan Mitchell Interview: AffirmingSeason 2: Episode 12
There is a big difference between accepting the LGBTQ community and affirming who they are as completely whole human beings without the need to fix themselves. In part 3 of this 3 part series, Mike talks to Stan Mitchell about his work of moving the church towards affirmation.
Discovery Call Link: https://www.mikemaeshiro.com/discovery-call
LGBTQ Resource page: https://www.mikemaeshiro.com/lgbtq-resources
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Stan Mitchell Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/stan.mitchell.58
2022-03-2131 minConfessions of A ReformerStan Mitchell Interview: ScriptureSeason 2: Episode 11
The reading and interpretation of scripture is something that every Christian gets to work through. In part 2 of this 3 part series, Mike talks to Stan Mitchell about the word of God, interpretation of scripture and hearing His voice.
EMAIL: contact@mikemaeshiro.com
LGBTQ Resource page: https://www.mikemaeshiro.com/lgbtq-resources
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2022-03-1433 minConfessions of A ReformerStan Mitchell Interview: InclusionSeason 2: Episode 10
Discovering voices that inspire and resonate with you is an important part of life. Stan Mitchell, Evangelical Pastor in Nashville, has been one of those voices for Mike. In part 1 of this 3 part series, Mike talks to Stan about his journey to inclusion within the Church.
EMAIL: contact@mikemaeshiro.com
LGBTQ Resource page: https://www.mikemaeshiro.com/lgbtq-resources
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2022-03-0735 minConfessions of A ReformerRound TableSeason 2: Episode 9
Every person gets to choose how to engage and relate to the unique experiences of others, even when those experiences come against what we were taught is normal and acceptable. In this episode, Mike hosts a round table discussion with members of his team and community that have been living out the journey and wrestling through what it means to be a LGBTQ affirming Christian.
EMAIL: contact@mikemaeshiro.com
LGBTQ Resource page: https://www.mikemaeshiro.com/lgbtq-resources
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2022-03-011h 23Confessions of A ReformerComing Out PartySeason 2: Episode 8
Love celebrates the revealing of authenticity and the identity of who God has made each of us to be. Listen in as thought leaders, pioneers, and friends join in the celebration of Mike during his coming out party.
LGBTQ Resource page: https://www.mikemaeshiro.com/lgbtq-resources
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2022-02-2136 minConfessions of A ReformerThe LGBTQ+ ConversationSeason 2: Episode 7
In the culture we live in, it often feels like discussions aren't about understanding one another, but about being right and asserting one's own opinion. In this episode, Mike shares a candid conversation with his non-affirming friend, Tara, demonstrating what it means to pursue authentic relationship even when you aren't coming from a place of agreement.
LGBTQ Resource page: https://www.mikemaeshiro.com/lgbtq-resources
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2022-02-141h 06Confessions of A ReformerTime CapsuleSeason 2: Episode 6
Last week Mike publicly told his story and came out as a gay Christian pastor. Two weeks prior, he recorded this episode to share his feelings and to lay out the reasons he decided to expose this part of his life to the world.
LGBTQ Resource page: https://www.mikemaeshiro.com/lgbtq-resources
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2022-02-0734 minConfessions of A ReformerSons & DaughtersSeason 2: Episode 4
There's a disconnect between the identity we know as a son or a daughter of the King and our ability to show up as such in the organizations, systems and structures in which we participate. In this episode, Mike leans into the possibility for something different.
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2022-01-2412 minConfessions of A ReformerLoyalty In FriendshipSeason 2: Episode 3
What do you need from a friend when your heart has been violated? In this episode, Mike explores the loyalty in friendship that opposes injustice.
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2022-01-1712 minConfessions of A ReformerThe Church SystemSeason 2: Episode 2
Discovering your gifts and your calling requires a willingness to allow the natural demonstration of what's in you to come forward. In this episode, Mike examines the system within the church today that comes against the ability for many to step into that place of true discovery.
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2022-01-1016 minConfessions of A ReformerEncounterSeason #2: Episode #1
What does it mean to encounter God? In this episode, Mike explores relationship and encounter with the person of God.
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2022-01-0320 minConfessions of A ReformerEpisode 55 : John Crowder - American Folk ReligionIn this episode, I speak to John Crowder!
To learn more about John, click the link's below
The New Mystics
John Crowder
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Mike Maeshiro
2020-11-0258 minConfessions of A ReformerEpisode 53 : Attention American ChristiansIn this episode, Alyssa Cordova shares a word for American Christians.
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https://www.mikemaeshiro.com/
2020-10-1246 minConfessions of A ReformerEpisode 45 : Carla PraticoIn this episode, I talk to Carla Pratico. Carla is the Founder of She Roars, a movement designed to empower contagiously fearless women. She is also a New York City Chaplain, a minister to the homeless of NYC, and provides Freedom Counseling to help others find healing in their identity in Christ.
She Roars:
https://www.sheroarsbusiness.com/order-page-6-week-build
Mike Maeshiro:
https://www.mikemaeshiro.com/
2020-07-0656 minConfessions of A ReformerEpisode 43 : BlackIn this episode, I interview Rebekah Dani Mcauley. She shares about her experience living as a black woman in the United States.
Rebekah Dani Events : https://www.rebekahdanievents.com/
Mike Maeshiro : https://www.mikemaeshiro.com/
2020-06-2248 minConfessions of A ReformerEpisode 40 : The Adventure ChallengeIn this episode, I talk to Bryant Ellis, Founder, and CEO of "The Adventure Challenge".
The Adventure Challenge https://www.theadventurechallenge.com/
Mike Maeshiro https://www.mikemaeshiro.com/
2020-05-0458 minConfessions of A ReformerEpisode 21 : Subscriber QuestionsIn this episode I answer 5 questions that have been submitted by subscribers to the podcast.
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https://www.mikemaeshiro.com/
2019-09-2331 min