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Dirty Rotten Church KidsIt’s All Gonna Be Okay (Series Finale)Well they say all rotten things must come to an end. In this final episode, I have a laid back conversation with my friend, the Pastor of Pump himself, Danny Prada. We talk about our respective journeys, how we have grown as individuals, how DRCK has impacted our lives, and how we feel as it all comes to a close.From the bottom of my heart, thank you for so many wonderful moments. I feel honored to have created this show and thrilled by what it has meant to so many Bad Apples like me.
2023-12-011h 35Dirty Rotten Church KidsWhat I Wish I Knew About DeconstructionOn this, second to last DRCK episode, I had the privilege of hanging out with my friend Janice (God Has Not Given! Bad Words! General Menace!) , and new friend Tim (The New Evangelicals!). We discuss the things we would go back and tell ourselves about our personal deconstruction journeys– the good, the bad, the dogmatic. We also discuss platform culture, how we feel about worship music, and play a game of Youth Group or Boy Band.Brought to you by BoyZone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...
2023-11-102h 07Dirty Rotten Church KidsEver Becoming with Dr. Roberto Che EspinozaThis week I had the privilege of chatting with friend of the show and friend of mine, theologian and author Dr. Roberto Che Espinoza (Body Becoming! Activist Theology!). We have a laid back conversation about rest, embodiment, finding the third way and taking time to dream about the world we wish to see. I also go on a mild rant about being funemployed and the shit show that is the current job market. TIMESTAMPS:Interview - 10:24Post Interview - 47:44Sip, Smoke, Read - 59:45L...
2023-05-171h 09Dirty Rotten Church KidsPleasure Practice with Portia BrownThis week I had the privilege of speaking with sex educator and sex empowerment coach Portia Brown (Froetic Sexology!) . We discuss her upbringing in evangelical spaces, the ways she subverted the sex scripts she was handed, and the deliberate pursuit of pleasure practices.TIMESTAMPS:Interview - 5:04Post Interview - 52:09Sip, Smoke, Read - 57:30 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-05-031h 14Dirty Rotten Church KidsDirty Rotten Missions Trips with Kevin Garcia and Mason MennengaThis week we’re talking about missions! My co-hosts for this episode are podcasters, writers, and friends Kevin Garcia (Bad Theology Kills! A Tiny Revolution!) and Mason Mennenga (A People’s Theology! The Black Sheep Podcast!). Together we unpack our experiences with short term mission trips, the ideas and doctrines that informed so many of them, and how we feel on the other side of a faith change. We also hear stories from the Bad Apples. TIMESTAMPS:Interview - 2:07Bad Apple Submissions - 49:15Sip, Smoke, Read - 1:20:15
2023-04-201h 42Dirty Rotten Church KidsProof of Life with Joy OladokunThis week, I have the absolute privilege of speaking with songwriter, producer, genius Joy Oladokun. We discuss their upbringing in Christian spaces, stepping into truth and the creative journey. We discuss her new album, Proof of Life, the songwriting and creative process, and the art of sifting through faith traditions to find the goodness. We also witness a second encounter with everyone’s favorite evangelist, Pashhtor Ben. TIMESTAMPS:Interview - 4:26Car Rental Sketch - 25:29Post Interview - 55:05Sip, Smoke, Read - 1:05:10Bro...
2023-04-051h 19Dirty Rotten Church KidsProfessional Christian with Sarah Heath and Justin GentryOn this episode, I have the privilege of chatting with podcast hosts Sarah Heath and Justin Gentry (REVcovery!). We talk about what it was Iike deconstructing while in full time ministry, the struggles of making significant career changes, and the impostor syndrome that comes along with it. We also discuss what we have found that brings joy on the other side of a faith change and hear stories from the Bad Apples.TIMESTAMPS:Interview - 1:04Bad Apple Submissions - 59:29Sip, Smoke, Read - 1:37:07 Learn...
2023-03-222h 02Dirty Rotten Church KidsFinitude, Gratitude, and Presence with Holly LaurentThis week I have the absolute pleasure of chatting with podcaster, writer, and performer Holly Laurent (MEGA The Podcast!). We talk about her upbringing in evangelical spaces, and the faith change that ultimately led to Mega The Podcast. We talk about humor, creativity, walking the fine line of familiar and unfamiliar, and finding the lovely things on the other side of the evangelical bubble.Brought to you by that time the senior pastor only talked to you because he knew it would be filed away as a sermon illustration opportunity. ...
2023-03-081h 19Dirty Rotten Church KidsPower Over Piety with Brad OnishiFor the first episode of the season, I chat with podcaster, author, and academic Brad Onishi (Straight White American Jesus!). We discuss his upbringing as a Japanese American within evangelicalism, the origins of extremist Christian nationalism and what comes next, his new book, and I have a big announcement to make about this season! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-02-221h 22Dirty Rotten Church KidsRecentering with Lucy DacusIt’s the last DRCK of 2022! What a year it has been. I’m wrapping it all up with singer/musician/producer Lucy Dacus! We talk about her upbringing within a cerebral evangelicalism, VBS, Purity Culture, and unravelling what she was handed. We also talk about her latest full length, this year’s EP, her creative process and ways in how she has found community on the other side of a faith change. We also answer the age old question: was Lucy Dacus team Unforeseen Kiss or Sloppy Wet Kiss.Brought to you by The Ch...
2022-12-211h 23Dirty Rotten Church KidsWe Have Each Other with Jon HuertasThis week I got to chat with actor, director and writer Jon Huertas (This is Us! Castle! Sabrina the Teenage Witch!). We talked about his upbringing within the catholic church, moving out of religious spaces to nontheism, and reasons he let go of the dogma he was handed to instead embrace belief in humanity. We also talk about creativity, the hard work of believing in yourself, telling compelling stories, and we chat about This is Us. Brought to you by Worship DiceTIMESTAMPS[8:35] A word from our s...
2022-12-071h 18Dirty Rotten Church KidsNot Even A Hint with Blair @TalkPurityToMeThis week we’re talking purity! This week’s guest co-host is Blair from TalkPurityToMe–we discuss growing up in house churches, and some of the ways we were taught about purity and modesty, as well as some of the ways we are still feeling the aftermath. We also hear stories from the Bad Apples.Brought to you by Date Me JesusTimestamps:Date Me Jesus (feat Virginia Spotts) - 22:15Topic: Purity - 29:53Modesty clip - 41:39John Piper clip - 58:04Bad Apple Submis...
2022-11-231h 40Dirty Rotten Church KidsBONUS PATREON EPISODE: Meet Producer Delbreezy!On this off-week I wanted to give you bad apples a sneak peak at the Patreon episodes and introduce my friend and new producer/editor, Joshua Delbridge aka Delbreezy! We talk about his backstory, being queer in evangelical spaces, and how we met. We also sip, smoke and read together. Enjoy!Interview 1:42Sip, Smoke Read 53:05Irreverent Media Groupwww.irreverent.fmDRCK Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/dirtyrottenchurchkidsDRCK Merchhttps://dirtyrottenchurchkids.creator-spring.com/?
2022-11-091h 12Dirty Rotten Church KidsHuman Overboard with Rhett McLaughlinThis week I had the chance to chat with comedian, podcaster, author, director and musician Rhett McLaughlin (Rhett and Link! Good Mythical Morning! James and the Shame!). We talk about his upbringing in church, deconstructing while in the public eye, and creating therapeutic music. He also answers some questions from the bad apples.Brought to you by Ancestrydotcom: Don't Go Spraining Your Ankle in Your Ancestral HomeTime StampsInterview 5:44Bad Apples, Good Questions 55:50Sip, Smoke, Read 1:06:44
2022-10-261h 23Dirty Rotten Church KidsBlab it and Grab it with Tori Williams DouglassThis week we talk prosperity! My guest cohost is podcaster, speaker, author and friend Tori Williams Douglass (White Homework! Go Home Bible You're Drunk!). Together we unpack the health and wealth gospel. We discuss how we were brought up in that theology, the harm it causes and how we unlearn some of the language on the other side. We also answer your questions, Adrian gets stuck talking to a pastor on an airplane and we hear stories from the bad apples.Brought to you by Joel Houston owing us offering money and Tori's Peach (the cocktail).
2022-10-121h 55Dirty Rotten Church KidsSafe, Certain and Secure with Phil DrysdaleThis week I got to chat with podcaster, writer, speaker, researcher and community organizer Phil Drysdale (The Deconstruction Network! The Phil Drysdale Show!). We discuss his upbringing as a church kid in the UK, how his faith changed and the work he has been doing within the deconstruction space. We talk about some of his research findings, common misconceptions about deconstruction and the psychological comfort of evangelicalism.Brought to you by Sweaty Palms and Clenched B*tthole QuestionsTime StampsInterview 6:42Sip, Smoke, Read 1:20:13
2022-09-281h 38Dirty Rotten Church KidsTime, Talent and Mostly Treasures with Janice LagataDirty Rotten Church Kids is back and this week I have the pleasure of bringing back podcaster, general menace and friend Janice Lagata (God Has Not Given!) This week we talked about passing the plate--how we were brought up learning about tithing, ways in which church taught us about possessions and how we approached tithing during our faith changes. We also listen to a christian broadway compilation album and hear stories from the Bad Apples.Brought to you by #GoFundYourself, The Post Evangelical Guild and the pentacostal conga line.Time Stamps
2022-09-141h 48Dirty Rotten Church KidsDirty Rotten Live Show Atlanta!In case you missed it--we had the chance to make an appearance at our friend Kevin Garcia's Crowded Table Event in Atlanta. We recorded the show for those that couldn't make it, and took some time afterwards to recap and sip, smoke, read together. We talk about cancelled flights and driving through the night, discovering Josh is actually an Enneagram 7, and the work of building an online community with practical impact.Brought to you by "it's not about Bodily Pleasure it's about GODILY Pleasure" and the Church Zone.Time Stamps...
2022-04-061h 35Dirty Rotten Church KidsHow Connected We Are w/ C DavisThis week we had the pleasure of speaking with C. Davis (Deconstructing Colors!). We discuss her church upbringing, how actually believing the Bible often leads to deconstruction, and how the perceived safety found within cultural Christianity keeps many folks in the pews. We also talk about putting first things first and answer questions from the bad apples.Brought to you by Porcelain Pay Day, Josh’s Irish accent and getting #FiredForWhiteJesusTime StampsUpdate on "Don't Say Gay Bill" 11:00Bad Apples, Good Questions 19:19In...
2022-03-232h 02Dirty Rotten Church KidsWhatever It TakesThis week we talk about "culturally relevant" churches, how we were brought up in Hip Christianity ™, the ways people were leveraged to keep the machine running and the ways people were reduced to an attendance statistic. We also take a Texas Anti-Trans bill to Hellcourt, play a game of Improv Sunday School Songs and hear stories from the Bad Apples.Brought to you by Zit and Snot in the Morning # CurseGodandDieF*ckerTime StampsImprov Sunday School Songs 14:30Hellcourt 25:14Main Topic 42:19Sip Smoke Read 2:01:01...
2022-03-022h 15Dirty Rotten Church KidsAll the White Friends I Couldn't Keep w/ Andre HenryThis week we had the pleasure of speaking with singer-songwriter, author, podcaster and activist Andre Henry. We discuss his new book, ‘All The White Friends I Couldn’t Keep’, and moving from racial reconciliation to the work of antiracism and decolonization. We talk about his story leaving white evangelicalism, how the personal is political and how he makes music for both resistance and rest. We also take John Cooper and Brian Suavé to Hell Court.Brought to you by whipping your old Skillet cds at the stage while shouting “you started the war!”Time Stamps15:46...
2022-02-162h 57Dirty Rotten Church KidsBecoming LessIn this episode we talk about the sins of the Flllleeeshhhh™️! We discuss how we were taught to deny self, distrust instincts and how messages of inadequacy had us decreasing so God could increase. We hear stories from the Bad Apples(CW: self harm and suicidal ideation), take a gross sermon illustration to Hell Court and play a game of Kirk Cameron Saves Valentine’s Day.Brought to you by GumpChrist.Timestamps:Kirk Cameron Saves Valentines Day 15:20Hell Court 31:17Hating Your Flesh topic 56:32S...
2022-02-022h 40Dirty Rotten Church KidsDirty Rotten 2022We are back on our bullshit for the first episode of 2022! To stretch out our Podcasting muscles and get back into the groove of things we dig into what we missed since November, play a game of Megachurch Instagram and spend way too much time in Sip, Smoke, Read.Brought to you by #IAmMosesAndYouCanTooTime stamps10:47 What Did We Miss37:52 Megachurch Instagram47:18 Sip Smoke ReadIrreverent Media Groupwww.irreverent.fm
2022-01-191h 23Dirty Rotten Church KidsSpeaking in Tongues w/ Noah GundersenFor the first episode of 2022 we had the pleasure of speaking with Noah Gundersen. We discuss his upbringing in a Christian cult, experiencing a spectrum of belief and non-belief, and the parallels between creative flow and the spirituality we are handed. We also discuss his latest record, ‘A Pillar of Salt’. Before the interview we talk about what we missed since November and play a game of Megachurch Instagram.
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2022-01-192h 29Dirty Rotten Church KidsTwo Year Anniversary!It's the last episode of the year! This episode has got everything: CCM, multiple Bad Apples Good Questions, taking Chris Pratt to Hell Court, donkey schlongs, a look back at our favorite episode moments and more. See ya in 2022!Brought to you by Thanksgiving poops.Irreverent Media Groupwww.irreverent.fmDRCK Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/dirtyrottenchurchkidsDRCK Merchhttps://dirtyrottenchurchkids.creator-spring.com/?
2021-11-173h 40Dirty Rotten Church KidsWe Need Each Other w/ Tori Williams DouglassThis week we got to speak with anti-racist educator/podcaster Tori Williams Douglass (White Homework! Go Home Bible, You’re Drunk!). We discuss the simplicity of justice without conditions, raising kids with trust and autonomy, and doing the work of recognizing your triggers so you can do the work of anti racism. We also talk about how christian ethics invade the workplace and take out of touch pastors to Hell Court. Skip to 1:57:00 if this interview doesn't sound like something you'd vibe with.Brought to you by Pork and Boink in the Morning and Li...
2021-11-032h 29Dirty Rotten Church KidsGood Enough w/ Aaron GillespieThis week we had to chance to talk to musician, songwriter and producer Aaron Gillespie (Underoath! The Almost!). We talked about nonlinear faith change, Christian creativity, impostor syndrome and mega church culture. We also talk about Halloween aka The Devil’s birthday and play a game/sleepless fever dream of Kirk Cameron Saves Halloween. Skip to 1:42:53 if you want to skip the interview.Brought to you by The Harvest Fest Jump Rope Mascot Aaron Gillespiehttp://www.aarongillespie.com/Irreverent Media Groupwww.irrev...
2021-10-202h 04Dirty Rotten Church KidsHow Many You Running?This week we're talking about church plants - our experience with start up churches, some of the ideologies that played into the process, and how we feel looking back. We discuss church splits, territoriality and chasing the numbers. And finally we play a round of CCM and hear stories from the Bad Apples.Brought to you by the star of Bethlehem with five other stars on top of it and your prime Shamesturbating years.Irreverent Media Groupwww.irreverent.fm
2021-10-062h 45Dirty Rotten Church KidsIn Relationship with Difference w/ Dr. Roberto Che EspinozaThis week we had the pleasure of speaking with author/podcaster/scholar/public ethicist Dr. Roberto Che Espinoza (ActivisTheology!). We talk about his embodiment journey, the deconstruction that occurred during seminary, existing in the in-between space and re-contextualizing theology. We also talk about being in relationship with old church friends and play a game of Improv Ad Spot.Brought to you by the Clinging Cross™️ and #CoolIsMePleaseHelpFind Dr. Roberto Che Espinozahttps://irobyn.com/Irreverent Media Groupwww.irreverent.fm
2021-09-222h 04Dirty Rotten Church KidsHouse with Many RoomsThis week we’re talking about the Pearly Gates—how we were taught about heaven, how that impacted our sense of empathy and presence, and what happened when we deconstructed it. We discuss some ways salvation was weaponized, play a game of CCM and hear stories from the Bad Apples.Brought to you by Tomato Squeeze and Coldplay.The Scientist - Coldplayhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s70OsXlDD94Jesus Freak - DC Talkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQ...
2021-09-082h 17Dirty Rotten Church KidsDo Your Own Work w/ Mike McHargueThis week we speak with author, speaker and content creator Mike McHargue (The Cozy Robot Show! You Are a Miracle and a Pain in the Ass). We hear about his story from evangelicalism into a combination of science, spirituality and wonder. We discuss the ways white supremacy and patriarchy survives using deniability, the art of deplatforming to center marginalized voices and debunk the phrase “reverse fundamentalism”. We also take Sean Feucht to a place worse than Hell Court and play a game of Improv Advertisements.Time Stamps to skip aroundImprove Advertisements: 20:10Hellcourt: 28:05...
2021-08-252h 24Dirty Rotten Church KidsCreative CommoditiesThis week we are back to talk about creativity within the church context - the ways we were taught to see our gifts, missional creativity and the template of Christian art. We also talk about faking it til you make it and hear stories from the Bad Apples.Brought to you by Paying This Man and the head of Walk Disney in the walls of our studio.Irreverent Media Groupwww.irreverent.fmDRCK Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/dirtyrottenchurchkids
2021-08-112h 29Dirty Rotten Church KidsYour Body is a Person w/ Jamie Lee FinchJLF is back! This week we had the pleasure of once again hanging out with author, sexuality/embodiment coach and real life friend Jamie Lee Finch (You Are Your Own). We talk about living into your own boundaries, trusting people with God and her new embodiment course. We also launch the merch line #BackslashDirty and take the ‘God is Not Dead’ franchise to Hell Court. If this episode doesn't sound like something that's for you skip ahead to 1:49:22.**Visit jamieleefinch.com/dirty for an exclusive mini course for Bad Apples to be released with the c...
2021-07-282h 09Dirty Rotten Church KidsDirty Rotten Review: A Week AwayWe're changing it up this week and sharing an episode from our Patreon podcast, Bobodumdums! In this episode we reviewed Netflix's "A Week Away", and boy did we have thoughts. We also take trendy pastors to Hell Court, answer a Bad Apple question about family and define the phrase Nashville Sexy.If you want to skip the review jump to 1:17:10Brought to you by Responsible Adultz and Mustached BatmanHuegu Youtube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/user/Emunzy
2021-07-141h 43Dirty Rotten Church KidsIn the Twinkling of an EyeAre you packed and ready? This week we talk about the Rapture: how the theology came to be, how we were taught about it growing up, how it has impacted so many church kids over the years. We also take Matthew West to Hell Court (JUSTICE!!) and hear stories from the Bad Apples.Brought to you by JNCO Jesus and the Wallet Chain of Righteousness#RaptureAnxiety calls out evangelicals' toxic obsession with the end timeshttps://www.vox.com/2017/12/12/16763230/raptureanxiety-calls-out-evangelicals-obsession-with-the-end-times-roy-moore-evangelical-jerusalemWho’s Af...
2021-06-302h 15Dirty Rotten Church KidsVictims and Villains w/ Janice LagataThis week we had the privilege of speaking to writer and podcaster Janice Lagata (God Has Not Given!). She is a Hillsong College alumnus, and was the former stage manager and original launch team member of Hillsong NYC. We discuss rockstar pastor Carl Lentz, church volunteer burnout and how toxic culture is not taught, it’s caught. We also take Lentz to Hell Court and have a Bible meditation with some VERY problematic scriptures—you’ve been warned.Brought to you by the guy on the worship team with all the random shakers and bells...
2021-06-162h 33Dirty Rotten Church KidsQuietly Out the Side DoorThis week we talk about leaving church: why we and others like us left , the ways it is often handled, and how the pandemic has changed the church experience for so many. We also play a round of improv altar call, talk about Christian wedding ceremonies and hear stories from the Bad Apples.Brought to you by ‘Sit at my Table, My Table’s My PeePee’™️Irreverent Media Groupwww.irreverent.fmDRCK Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/dirtyrottenchurchkids...
2021-06-022h 17Dirty Rotten Church KidsA Boulder Into Still Water w/ Brit BarronThis week we talk to Author and Speaker Brit Barron (Worth It!). We discuss her story leaving a mega church she pastored, coming to terms with her sexual identity and the hard work of spiritual evolution. We also talk about going back to your intuition, the aftermath of deconstruction and the pitfalls of leaving one fundamentalism for another. We also take Mark Driscoll to Hell Court.Hop to 1:24:00 to skip the interview if needed.Brought to you by Rocked My Shit™️, a phrase Adrian does not actually say in real life.
2021-05-191h 44Dirty Rotten Church KidsDirty Rotten Church CampNo purpling! For this week’s episode we talk about church camp—the memories we associate with it, the ways it impacted us as campers (and camp leaders) and how we relate to those experiences after a faith change. We also play a game of Youth Group or Boy Band and hear stories from the Bad Apples.Brought to you by eating warm chili out of a diaper while blindfolded...for Jesus of Nazareth."Thereafter" Podcast by Cortland Coffeyhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thereafter/id1534952602
2021-05-052h 30Dirty Rotten Church KidsValues and Narratives w/ Brady HardinThis week we had the opportunity to speak with Brady Hardin, co host of The Life After podcast! We talk to him about his deconstruction story from Calvinism to Secular Humanism and ways to find the values underneath the metaphors. We also talk about how sexual identity tied into his deconstruction process, and take all of America to Hell Court. If this interview isn't something you think you'd vibe with you can skip to 1:46:50.Brought to you by Fruit of the Loom underwear and final boss Jesus and his hammer
2021-04-212h 03Dirty Rotten Church KidsWhat We Make of JesusJesus Christ! On this long ass DRCK episode following Easter, we talk about the big JC: how we were taught about Jesus, what we have let go of, and how much of our thoughts on Jesus has changed post-faith change. We also talk about Lil Nas X, the Atlanta shooting, Ravi Zacharias, and calling yourself a Christian. Last but not least, we begin (and end) a very serious beef with another podcast.Brought to you by Buzz Lightyear’s boner and Jeff GoldblumIrreverent Media Groupwww.ir...
2021-04-072h 47Dirty Rotten Church KidsFully Loved, Fully Known w/ Grace BaldridgeOn this week's episode we had the opportunity to speak to Grace Baldridge! We talk about the new album Preacher's Kid, how it felt to make history as the first openly queer Christian artist to top the Christian Music charts, and the work of seeing all others as Image Bearers. We talk about the mainstream Christian music machine and answer a couple questions from the Bad Apples. Before the interview we also play a game of Improv Altar Call. If this interview isn't something you think you'd vibe with you can skip to 1:19:50.Brought...
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Dirty Rotten Church KidsReconstruct or Don'tThis week we talk about deconstruction...again. With the word in the forefront of many evangelical conversations, we decided to discuss how we view deconstruction, what it looked like for us, and some of the narratives evangelicalism is currently trying to force onto it. We also bring Baptist Pastor Stewart-Allen Clark’s misogynist ass to Hell Court and hear stories from the Bad Apples. Brought to you by literally anything other than #Revangelical. Don’t do it, Adrian’s stomach is sensitive. "Why REvangelical is Not Deconstruction" Straight White American Jesus https://www.stitcher.com/show/straight-white-american-jesus/episode/why-revangelical-is-not-deconstruction-81920818 "Is Decons...
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Dirty Rotten Church KidsWhatever God Is w/ John Mark McMillanOn this episode we got to talk with John Mark McMillan! We discuss his journey of embracing a holistic spirituality over the years, how his faith often shifts from day to day and how he approaches creativity. We also talk about his latest record and introduce a new segment right at the top that made us cringe read hard. Brought to you by that one lady that brought an actual sword to a worship conference. If you want to skip our ranting the interview starts at 21:41. If this interview isn't something you think you'd vibe with you can skip t...
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Dirty Rotten Church KidsDate Like a ChristianLove is in the air, Bad Apples. For the episode before Valentine’s Day we wanted to talk about Christian dating: how we were taught to hold out for marriage, guarding our hearts and courting the way Jesus always intended. We also play a game of Improv Altar Call and hear stories from the bad apples. Brought to you by purity rings and guilt. DRCK Patreon https://www.patreon.com/dirtyrottenchurchkids DRCK Merch https://teespring.com/stores/dirtyrottenchurchkids The Earliest Show https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LY1ZaFdVWi4&list=PLRcB4n4CGcy_Vhk2IL5zsV-l7s-GSICpp Le...
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Dirty Rotten Church KidsGo Back to Yourself w/ Jamie Lee FinchWe're back, Bad Apples. To kick off Season 2 and the first episode of 2021, we thought who better to speak with than author and embodiment coach Jamie Lee Finch, aka the artist formerly known as The Sex Witch. We discuss common dismissive arguments we get, the need to establish boundaries and treating your body as a person. If this interview isn't something you think you'd vibe with you can skip to 2:24:53 .AND since it's the first episode of 2021 we spend a ton of time taking all the Proud Boys to Hell Court. Brought to you by Veggie Tales and Myspace...
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Dirty Rotten Church KidsThe Miraculous Christmas in QuarantineIt’s the last episode of 2020 and of Season One! In this one we talk about miracles—how we were taught them growing up, how we see them now, and how belief can be a feedback loop. We also talk about the loneliness of Christmas in quarantine and hear stories from the bad apples. Brought to you by the sermon jams and robot Benny Hinn. Ecclesia Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPIDY_UO2w4 DRCK Merch https://teespring.com/stores/dirtyrottenchurchkids DRCK Patreon https://www.patreon.com/dirtyrottenchurchkids Christmas Music from Another Room https://youtu.be/BHrQNVTcdPg Pokemon Drama...
2020-12-162h 20
Dirty Rotten Church KidsOne Year Anniversary!!One year of DRCK! Can't even believe it. In this episode we take a look back at our favorite show moments, take questions from the Bad Apples and discuss what we've learned. We also talk about Carl Lentz the sports agent and the Joel Osteen cube. Brought to you by our brand new Patreon which you should for sure join. DRCK Patreon https://www.patreon.com/dirtyrottenchurchkids DRCK Merch https://teespring.com/stores/dirtyrottenchurchkids?aid=marketplace Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2020-11-252h 32
Dirty Rotten Church KidsSecurity and Clarity w/ Cindy Wang BrandtThis week we speak to Cindy Wang Brandt (Author! Podcaster! Speaker!). We discuss parenting after leaving evangelicalism, re-framing how we see children and raising our family like a playground. Cindy answers questions from the Bad Apples and reminds us of the permission we have during and post-deconstruction. If this interview isn't something you think you'd vibe with you can skip to 1:24:29. Brought to you by 'Spectators to Their Becoming', the DRCK/WB collaboration album. Cindy Wang Brandt https://cindywangbrandt.com/ Aspen Green (use promo code BADAPPLE) www.aspengreen.com Leefy Organics(use promo code BADAPPLE) www.leefyorganics.com Dirty Rotte...
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Dirty Rotten Church KidsThoughts and PrayersThis week we talk about thoughts and prayers. How we were taught about it, some of the ways we saw it abused and unpack what prayer means on this side of faith change. We also talk about tone policing, vilifying the other, and hear stories from the Bad Apples. Brought to you by the shofar and flute. Aspen Green (use promo code BADAPPLE) www.aspengreen.com Leefy Organics(use promo code BADAPPLE) www.leefyorganics.com Dirty Rotten Merch https://teespring.com/stores/dirtyrottenchurchkids Richard Rohr "Contemplative Prayer" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPb3Z51gLcY Le...
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Dirty Rotten Church KidsPurity and Resonance w/ Brenda Marie DaviesFor episode 27 we talk to author, sex educator, youtuber and blogger Brenda Marie Davies aka God is Grey! We discuss experiencing the Divine for yourself, unlearning purity culture and finding sexual integrity. We also talk about sin, virginity, inviting God into the bedroom and get the scoop on her new book. If this interview isn't something you think you'd vibe with you can skip to 1:13:35. Brought to you by pastor Scott's sexy pooka shell necklace Aspen Green (use promo code BADAPPLE) www.aspengreen.com Leefy Organics(use promo code BADAPPLE) www.leefyorganics.com Dirty Rotten Merch https://teespring.com/stor...
2020-10-141h 34
Dirty Rotten Church KidsVote Like a ChristianFor episode 26 (not 27, despite what Adrian said) we talk about Christian Nationalism-how the term Christian ad the term patriot were intermingled, what that looked like in our experiences and the impact it left. We also talk about Ravi Zachrias, Jerry Falwell Jr and hear stories from the Bad Apples. Aspen Green (use promo code BADAPPLE) www.aspengreen.com Dirty Rotten Merch https://teespring.com/stores/dirtyrottenchurchkids The Rise of Christian Nationalism - Relevant Magazine https://relevantmagazine.com/magazine/under-god-the-rise-of-christian-nationalism/ The Evangelical Vote - Throughline by NPR https://www.npr.org/2020/09/23/916048798/the-evangelical-vote Becky Falwell's 911 Call - Huffington Post https://www.huffp...
2020-09-302h 32
Dirty Rotten Church KidsYour First Language is Pleasure w/ Lauren ScottThis week was such a blast. We got to speak with Lauren Scott (Therapist! Sex Coach!) about all things pleasure. We discuss growing up in White Evangelical Purity Culture, unlearning religious shame and engaging with delight. We also talk about Tantra, Sex Magic and answer questions from the Bad Apples. If this interview isn't something you think you'd vibe with you can skip to 1:17:45. Brought to you by The Lauren Scott Shame Shit Coat available for pre-order. Dirty Rotten Merch https://teespring.com/stores/dirtyrottenchurchkids Lauren Scott linktr.ee/laurenhscott Breathwork Meditation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-2d2v...
2020-09-161h 43
Dirty Rotten Church KidsWhen We Embrace Shame w/ Matthias RobertsIn this episode we speak to Matthias Roberts, author of 'Beyond Shame' and podcast host of 'Queerology'. We talk about how purity culture drives sexual shame, ways we deal with those messages and talk about better ways forward and building sexual ethics. We also talk about the paradox of sexuality, how truth must be witnessed and talk about Jerry Falwell Jr. because of course we do. If this interview isn't something you think you'd vibe with you can skip to 1:14:23. Brought to by Matthias' purple velvet Jesus Banner and our BRAND NEW Dirty Rotten Merch Kids store!! Matthias Roberts ht...
2020-09-021h 29
Dirty Rotten Church KidsThe God We Are Left WithIn Episode 23 we talk about The Man Upstairs™; how we were taught about God, how that has changed for us and what of The Divine remains. We also talk about worship music, Jerry Falwell Jr's unbuttoned pants and hear stories form the Bad Apples. The Cosmic Christ with Richard Rohr - The Liturgists https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-liturgists-podcast/id903433534?i=1000366726015 Ron Funches Returns - You Made It Weird with Pete Holmes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ron-funches-returns/id475878118?i=1000487917095 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2020-08-192h 29
Dirty Rotten Church KidsLeaving Yourself at the DoorThis week on DRCK we talk about Church Family! We unpack the reality of conditional acceptance, Christian homogenization and the challenge of finding community after deconstruction. We also share a biblical storytime meditation, talk about John Crist's weak-ass apology and hear stories from the Bad Apples. Brought to you by disappointing improv exercises. Valarie Kaur https://youtu.be/8ChvcVfLjkI My Church, My Family https://youtu.be/8ChvcVfLjkI The Body Keeps the Score Audiobook https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlgY8tMTaQSWwyU5SZoJeK0OV2qKyCfab Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2020-08-052h 30
Dirty Rotten Church KidsWho Christianity Belongs To w/ Jo LuehmannThis epsiode may be our favorite to date. We speak to author, speaker, content creator and community builder Jo Luehmann. We discuss decolonizing faith, narcissism within the church and the body's response to spiritual trauma. We also unpack what it looks like to reclaim Christianity and answer questions from the Bad Apples. Jo Luehmann's Patreon https://www.patreon.com/joluehmann Racism and Decolonized Faith - Unconventional Leaders podcast https://open.spotify.com/episode/4cNK3aRekMpsUKvMo11i7m Decolonizing our Faith - God is Grey https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/decolonizing-our-faith-jo-luehmann/id1437717099?i=1000467894585 Decolonization & Deconstruction - The Phil Drysdale Show...
2020-07-221h 54
Dirty Rotten Church KidsPlaying Divine TelephoneOne of the most asked questions we receive is, "are you Christians?" and this week we answer that question. We talk about what the term Christian represented growing up, how it has been hijacked and how we feel about it now. We also hear from the Bad Apples about their experience with the C word. Brought to you by Sean Feucht's inner elbow touch. Valarie Kaur - Breathe! Push! The Labor of Revolutionary Love https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIrl_Ob0jvg Christianity and Unknowing, Richard Rohr https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnTC4NNIACk&t=9s Support BLM...
2020-07-082h 20
Dirty Rotten Church KidsThe Messy Inner Work w/ Steph Barron Hall of @NineTypesCoThis week we talk to Steph Hall (@ninetypesco!). She is an Enneagram coach, digital community builder, and author of the new book "The Enneagram in Love". We talk about her faith deconstruction, explore how evangelicalism interacts with the enneagram and unpack the cognitive dissonance of using a toll designed for self-growth in spaces that teach self-loathing. Nine Tpyes Co. https://ninetypes.co/ The Enneagram in Love https://www.amazon.com/Enneagram-Love-Building-Strengthening-Relationships/dp/164611941X#ace-g4302123154 Ask an Enneagram Coach podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-an-enneagram-coach/id1515412569 Richard Rohr on the Enneagram https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmZnedWQGM0 http...
2020-06-241h 35
Dirty Rotten Church KidsPutting Away White God w/ Brandon Lubin and Nick MurrayIn episode 18 we talk to our friends, multi-disciplinary artists Brandon Lubin and Nick Murray. We talk about ways the church hijacks creative exploration, homogenizes behavior, and quiets activism. Our guests discuss being black people in white evangelical spaces and answer questions from the Bad Apples. UnkwnBrandon smarturl.it/whywhy/ Nick Murray https://ohellayess.wordpress.com/ George Floyd Memorial fund https://www.gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd Black Visions Collective https://www.blackvisionsmn.org/ Reclaim the Block https://www.reclaimtheblock.org/home Unicorn Riot https://unicornriot.ninja/ Black Lives Matter https://blacklivesmatter.com/ Anti-racism Resources bit.ly/ANTIRACISMRESOURCES Learn m...
2020-06-102h 34
Dirty Rotten Church KidsBreaking Mama's HeartThis week's episode is a grab bag: we talk about John Piper's new book on Coronavirus, Ravi Zacharias, and tackle the F word: Family. We discuss the narrative of the Good Christian Family ™ and hear stories from the Bad Apples about how their family's have responded to their faith change. Brought to you by sinus splints and weird relationships with trees. George Floyd Memorial fund https://www.gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd Black Visions Collective https://www.blackvisionsmn.org/ Reclaim the Block https://www.reclaimtheblock.org/home Campaign Zero https://www.joincampaignzero.org/ Unicorn Riot https://unicornriot.ninja/ Black Lives Matter ht...
2020-06-032h 03
Dirty Rotten Church KidsYou Are a River w/ NakedPastor David HaywardIn episode 16 we speak to David Hayward (NakedPastor! The Lasting Supper!), a cartoonist, writer and community builder. We discuss spiritual independence, rejecting labels and being comfortable in the wilderness without reconstruction. We also discuss his artistic process and the beauty of disciplined creativity. NakedPastor https://www.nakedpastorstore.com/ The Lasting Supper https://thelastingsupper.com/ A Thoughtful Faith - Mormon Stories https://www.athoughtfulfaith.org/276-the-nakedpastor-david-hayward/ The Phil Drysdale Show https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tgc-021-david-hayward-naked-pastor-spiritual-independence/id653539072?i=1000429527844 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2020-05-201h 35
Dirty Rotten Church KidsThe Intangible You w/ Alyssa Gibbs and Steph LinkBy popular demand we spoke with our spouses/partners/best friends Alyssa and Steph. In this episode we talk about being married to someone undergoing faith change, growing up in purity culture, the Pastor’s Wife stereotype and parenting children without religious shame. Brought to you by head coverings and circle jerks. Wells Coffee Companywww.wellscoffees.comInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/wellscoffees/GoFundMehttps://www.gofundme.com/f/don039t-let-wells-run-dryThe Liturgists PodcastThe Other Side of the...
2020-05-0600 min
Dirty Rotten Church KidsLet Bad Religion Die w/ Kevin GarciaIn this week’s episode we talk to author, speaker, intuitive soul coach and digital pastor Kevin Garcia (Bad Theology Kills! A Tiny Revolution! Big Queer Adventure Co!). We discuss their story as a queer Christian thought leader, spiritual revolution, the non-binary nature of God, healthy practices to cope with religious trauma and giving yourself grace in a quarantined world. Brought to you by The Great Adventure by Stephen Curtis Chapman and OnlyFans. https://www.thekevingarcia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2020-04-221h 38
Dirty Rotten Church KidsResurrection in QuarantineBack to Back DRCK episodes?! This week we decided to throw in an easter egg (ha, pun) for the Bad Apples. In Episode 13 we talk all things Easter: we discuss the Super Bowl of church services and why that sucks, the weird ways we were taught about why Jesus had to die, and we ask the question if there’s room for resurrection after deconstruction. Resurrecting Easter by John Dominic Crossan and Sarah Crossan https://smile.amazon.com/Resurrecting-Easter-West-Original-Vision-ebook/dp/B072F14NCS/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=resurrecting+easter&qid=1586180638&sr=8-2 Another Name for Every Thing with Richard Rohr...
2020-04-081h 52
Dirty Rotten Church KidsThe Hell You Hold Onto w/ Danny PradaIn this quarantined DRCK episode we bring back Danny Prada (Heartway!) to talk about HELL: how the church taught us about it, where the notion came from in the Bible, and why the very idea of Hell hurts to hold onto. We also answer questions from the Bad Apples and discover one of us was in a cult, not gonna say who. Danny. It was Danny Prada that was in a cult. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2020-04-011h 50
Dirty Rotten Church KidsThe Voice We SilencedThis week’s episode is a first of many ongoing conversations. We discuss how we were taught about biblical gender roles. We unpack the ‘headship and helper’ narratives, the quieting of children’s voices, and hear stories about the damage caused by the gender scripts the church passes down. On a lighter note Adrian is on the hunt for some good-ass CBD and Josh thinks Queer Eye needs to give Mark Driscoll a makeover. Unkwnbrandon "W.D.Y.W.B." https://open.spotify.com/track/4ubI0CzFajaYYgzQ3CfJQS The Liturgist Podcast "Woman" https://theliturgists.com/podcast/2016/9/27/woman-episode-40 "Man" https://theliturgi...
2020-03-182h 01
Dirty Rotten Church KidsIt’s not Doubt, It’s Curiosity w/ Jess MurrayFor our 10th(!!) episode we talk to Jess Murray (Promenade Counseling!). We discuss navigating religious trauma, how the church approaches mental health and the art of listening to yourself. We also talk about what churches do that make us want to stay, and the difference between doubt and curiosity. Brought to you by fatigue and the Z. Eternal Confidence Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCiZK6b2gnsuZepsiI_daig Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2020-03-042h 08
Dirty Rotten Church KidsThe Second Look is SinningIn this week's episode we discuss Joshua Harris' documentary, 'I Survived I Kissed Dating Goodbye'. We unpack our own experiences with purity culture, the idea of the Mythic Normal, and hear stories from others about how their church taught them about purity and the impacts. We talk about object lessons (poop brownies!?) and waxing the knobs of your temple. We also chat about Adrian's current documentary find involving Plant-Based Penis Rig and Josh's current book obsession. Hint, it's 'Bad Theology Kills' by Kevin Garcia. Eternal Confidence Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCiZK6b2gnsuZepsiI_daig I Survived I Ki...
2020-02-191h 55
Dirty Rotten Church KidsIt's Okay, I Love You Anyways w/ Danny BrunjesOn this week's episode we talk to Danny Brunjes (Paradise Hymns! Provendencia WPB! Rivers!) about ways the church approaches trauma, how the evangelical narrative affects inner healing, and how to worship God as a whole human. We also play a bout of Worship Lyrics or Romance Novel. Brought to you by Mumus, Combat Boots, and a hand gun. Our sponsor for this episode, Eternal Confidence https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCiZK6b2gnsuZepsiI_daig Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2020-02-052h 15
Dirty Rotten Church KidsBeauty in the BackslideOn this week's episode Adrian and Josh talk about their stories of faith excavation-why deconstruction was necessary, their first questions and the community that turns up in the spiritual wilderness. They also discuss the TV screens in Heaven that show all your nasty thoughts when you die and getting a biblical tattoo sleeve of Philistine foreskins. Rob Bell "Everything is Spiritual" https://youtu.be/JT09JbaEh_I?t=2190 Richard Rohr https://www.facebook.com/postcardsdoc/videos/1433115860195051 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2020-01-221h 42
Dirty Rotten Church KidsToo Much Shoulder for the Vatican w/ Emily PradaIn this episode we talk to Emily Prada, fitness model turned church planter (Heartway!) turned creative entrepreneur. We discuss battling the “Pastor’s Wife” stereotype, how self love informs your craft, and found out you can in fact get denied entrance to the Vatican for showing too much shoulder blade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2020-01-081h 50
Dirty Rotten Church Kids15 Pounds of MyrrhChristmas time is here! For the last DRCK episode of the year Josh and Adrian discuss the art of prologue, the parable of the virgin birth, Christmas Melancholy and becoming carol bounty hunters. Sponsored by AlexJonesBigPeePee.com #485 The Rise of the Nones from The BadChristian Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/485-the-rise-of-the-nones/id807519271?i=1000459363299 57 - The Parable of Christmas with John Dominic Crossan from Can I Say This At Church Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/57-the-parable-of-christmas-with-john-dominic-crossan/id1310212185?i=1000426382249 Alexander Shaia on the Mythic Power of Christmas from The RobCast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alexander-shaia-on-the-mythic-power-of-christmas/id...
2019-12-231h 29
Dirty Rotten Church KidsGraceful Joints, Holy Bumps w/ Imani GivertzOn this episode we talk with Imani Givertz about going from church staffer to touring photographer, vulnerability when confronting mental illness and finding the sacred in the secular. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2019-12-111h 23
Dirty Rotten Church KidsThe Bible Isn't (just) TrueJosh and Adrian talk about John Crist-not-Christ, Beth Moore bashers and taking the Bible too seriously. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2019-11-2750 min
Dirty Rotten Church KidsPastor of Pump w/ Danny PradaDanny Prada (Heartway) talks about secondhand religion, deconstructing gracefully and having sex during the rapture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2019-11-151h 31
Dirty Rotten Church KidsLet there be Podcast!Musicians, dads, millennial idiots trying to figure out what THIS is. Adrian Gibbs and Josh Link are Dirty Rotten Church Kids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2019-11-1315 min