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Two Witches PodcastEpisode 20: MORE Problems in the Paranormal with Stephanie McCown!TW: Language, Adult Themes (including abuse and racism, Genocide of Indigenous people)Technical Goblins be Damned - (Mo’ Goblins, Mo Problems!) - Episode 20: Problems in the Paranormal (Part 2) with amazing author & vlogger Stephanie McCown is ready to slay some more Ghost Bros!In episode 19, we talked about how Stephanie is sick of the ableism & other problems that crappy paranormal “reality” shows perpetuate - or as we say, “Ghost Shows for Ghost Bros!”. We discuss some of the weirder parts of Michigan, and one of the most haunted locations SJ’s experienced in Las Vegas linked to a tragedy...2021-06-2943 minTwo Witches PodcastEpisodes 19: Problems in the Paranormal with Stephanie McCown!TW: Language, Adult Themes including AbuseOne of the biggest pet peeves we all have as paranormal investigators or consumers of paranormal media is the rampant ableism, gatekeeping, and dumb tricks a lot of these 'Ghost Bros' perform on camera for crappy generic ghost hunting shows. We are sick of people getting famous for yelling at dust particles in locations where many people suffered. Brilliant feminist writer, poet, artist AND podcast vlogger (we told you - these people are ALL TALENT!) Stephanie McCown (she/her/they) is sick of it too. Stephanie is going to hel...2021-06-2749 minTwo Witches PodcastThis Means War, "Ghost Bros". PREVIEW of Episodes 19 & 20 with Stephanie McCownTW - All the swearsSJ learned today while giving a tour as a Docent at the Providence Academy (one of the two remaining buildings left that Mother Joseph herself built) that their sworn bad hair enemy Zak Bagans and the Ghost Adventures were *THISCLOSE* to recording their crappy show there but fortunately due to their own asinine behavior were DENIED - then and now.. PERMANENTLY! Oh and by the way, Zak? The people at the Colfax hospital can't stand you either - you're not getting back in there either. There's some new Sheriffs in town...2021-06-1700 min
Let's Talk About StuffLet's Talk About Love and AllyshipAna and Nicole join me to discuss navigating their mixed-race relationship, the challenges it presents, and what choosing love really means.2021-01-181h 29Let's Talk About StuffBreaking Up With TrumpAna and Nicole join me to discuss the parallels between the last 4 years with Trump in office, and the patterns of an abusive relationship. We also discuss moving forward with those who supported Trump, and what is required for true healing and unity to happen. 2021-01-1254 minLet's Talk About StuffDecentering Whiteness: A Conversation With Sierra ClarkSierra Clark, a storyteller who works in journalism, joins me. She is an Anishinaabe woman from the Grand Traverse Bay region of Michigan, and sat down with me to discuss how White people can be good allies, the need to amplify the voices of Indigenous journalists, what is lost when we only see the world through a White lens, and what is gained when we choose not to. You can support the work of the Mishigamiing Journalism Project by visiting www.indigenizingthenews.com, where you can read work by Indigenous journalists and offer financial support, if you're in a position...2020-12-0650 min
Poema PodcastPoema S6 052 | Fundamentalism, Politics & Religion with Stephanie McCownToday my friend Stephanie McCown joins me to discuss fundamentalism and its impact on politics and faith in both the UK and US.
In particular we discuss progressive fundamentalism, which has grown and become more toxic, more abusive and more damaging as time as gone on - both to individuals, the church and our politics. We also share our own experiences and perspectives on this politically from our respective countries, talk about the progressive "purity test" and a lot more.
We then move to explore this in context of the story of Jesus, who Jesus w...2020-10-301h 07
The Recordings Of A Fan Girl #SarcasmSassy Nation 10/23/20I discuss what I talked about on #TheSassyShow :
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Why it's bad for business to get #politics involved in your business.
Gary Vee has a big ego
Josh McCown actually disappointed me
IF you got that crush on that girl, go for it.
And finally I stand with Sam and want Joe Namath to shut up.
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2020-10-2319 minLet's Talk About StuffNew Name, New BeginningsJen Hindley and I discuss the podcast name change, and the unexpected gifts 2020 has given us.2020-10-1657 minLet's Talk About StuffThe White Evangelical Church and POC: Jesus In The MarginsAna Evans joins me to discuss her "pursuit of whiteness" as a POC in the White evangelical church. We discuss the difference between people and the institutions they are a part of, and why the lived experiences of POC in primarily White spaces supercedes whatever the intention of those spaces may be. We also touch on the challenges ahead of us as we grapple with all 2020 has thrown at us, and all that may be in store.2020-10-1556 minLet's Talk About Stuff"Hurricane Season"; MJ Corkern and Her Newest BookMJ Corkern joins me to discuss her upcoming novel, "Hurrican Season," launching on Amazon in October 15. She shares why she wrote the book, who it's for, and why art matters.2020-10-1240 minLet's Talk About StuffElection 2020: Voting For A Chance to Catch Our BreathMy good friend, Bob, joins me to discuss the election, and why a vote for Biden is a vote to bring us closer to the kind of world we want to live in. We discuss undecided voters, the role White evangelicalism plays in where we are and where we might be going, and the role a Biden administration might play in helping America heal from the trauma of the last four years.
The "explicit" rating is solely for the use of f-bombs. 2020-10-1132 minLet's Talk About StuffVoting for Life: A Vote for Biden is a Pro-Life VoteIn this episode, Rose Gwynn stops by to share why being pro-life and voting for Joe Biden are compatible choices. We discuss how we define pro-life, and what a true pro-life perspective looks like.2020-10-0819 minLet's Talk About StuffSex With God: A Conversation With Suzanne DeWitt HallSuzanne joins me to discuss her newest book, Sex With God. Her book is relevant to anyone trying to form a healthy sexual ethic after leaving environments where sex and sexuality were not discussed in a healthy way. We also explore the topic of sexual abuse within the church, and how developing an honest and edifying conversation around sex will help reduce the vulnerability of those often targeted, and Suzanne shares with us where the title of her book came from.
You can follow Suzanne on Twitter: @smDeWittHall
You can support Suzanne and Diane's work...2020-10-0247 minLet's Talk About StuffVoting From the Left: A Conversation With Stephanie BrownStephanie Brown discusses her choice to vote Biden-Harris in November, despite being a leftist and a committed third party voter. You can find Stephanie on Twitter @Halaylah2020-09-2932 minLet's Talk About StuffGet Out and Vote: A Conversation With Jessie TisronJessie joins me to discuss why she believes voting for Joe Biden is the only option for her and her family's future. Jessie lays out in detail why she believes this election matters more than her progressive ideals as an Independent voter, and why she is encouraging everyone, regardless of political affiliation, to get out and vote. You can find Jessie Tisron on Facebook, and you can visit the Facebook page dedicated to the Rally For Young Voters by visiting this link https://fb.me/e/1aPadNuh02020-09-2559 minLet's Talk About StuffFinding Their Way to Truth: A Conversation With Ana and NicoleAna and Nicole share about surviving their individual traumas, surprised by love in the middle of it all, and what it means to grow in their truth as an LGBTQ couple, when neither previously identified as queer.2020-07-051h 19Let's Talk About StuffBeing All That You Are: A Conversation With AmyAmy (@Green_Bean87) shares her experience of understanding her own sexuality, coming out as bisexual, and the pain of bi erasure in the LGBTQ community.2020-06-251h 04Let's Talk About StuffTransitions: A Conversation With Nate@ NathanOfOz stops by to discuss transitioning out of evangelicalism and into his truest self.2020-06-171h 39Let's Talk About StuffBi The Way: A Conversation With ClaraClara joins me to discuss the road to understanding her sexuality after she left the evangelical bubble, and what that has meant for her life, her marriage, and how she is raising her daughter.2020-06-1153 minLet's Talk About StuffThe Whole Truth: A Conversation with MJ CorkernMJ Corkern returns the show to talk about her post-evangelical realization of her sexuality, the process of loving her whole self, and living her whole truth. We also discuss her upcoming book, and LGBTQ+ affirming shows we enjoy watching with our kids!2020-06-0355 minLet's Talk About StuffPerformative Wokeness and Me (And You)This episode is especially for white progressives with a "woke" presence on social media. Books mentioned are "How To Be An Antiracist" by Ibram X. Kendi, and "Me and White Supremacy" by Layla Saad. Other books to check out include "The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration In the Age of Colorblindness" by Michelle Alexander, "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson.2020-05-3130 minLet's Talk About StuffMental Health and Strange Times: A Conversation With ElleElle describes her experiences with misdiagnosis and late diagnosis of mental health disorders, the importance of being your own best advocate, and her insights on navigating these strange COVID-19 times. You can find her on Twitter @scretladyspider, where you will also find links to support her via Patreon, see her YouTube videos, and continue learning as she shares her hard won insights! Intro music by Kevin Max, from the album "Romeo Drive," which is awesome and you should get it.2020-05-131h 34Let's Talk About StuffMinding Mental Health: A Conversation With Ford EblingMay is Mental Health Awareness Month, and Ford is the first in a series if guests who will be discussing his path to understanding and caring for his mental health both within and outside of the evangelical bubble. You can find Ford on Twitter @Ford_Ebling. TW: Sexual abuse, substance abuse.2020-05-061h 19Let's Talk About StuffLiving Out Loud: A Conversation With Dart DickenDart shares about his conservative upbringing, his long road out of the closet, and what life is like as he lives fully and unapologetically himself.2020-04-221h 15Let's Talk About StuffGood Sex: A conversation with Karla LottI sat down with Karla Lott to discuss purity culture, sexuality, and piecing together a healthy sexual ethic after leaving evangelicalism.2020-04-151h 00
The Dismantling Doctrine PodcastLosing Your Faith But Finding Yourself (with Stephanie McCown)This week's guest is Stephanie McCown, author of Razed Evangelical: Losing My Faith But Finding Myself. Stephanie is an unbelievable survivor--not only has she come out of a very toxic experience within evangelical Christianity, she is a cancer and addiction survivor also. But she had to navigate all of those experiences without God...and in the process, lost her faith--but found herself. Also huge thanks go to Daniel Moore, who provided the song for the outro that he wrote and performed himself. Enjoy "On High" at the end of the show! Support Independent M...2020-04-1053 minLet's Talk About StuffGod and Your Sex Life: A Conversation With Justin RuffEven in the middle of a pandemic, the baggage former evangelicals carry must be dealt with. In this episode, we dive into purity culture and what it is like to build a life after leaving it behind. You can find Justin on Twitter @justinruff.2020-04-0855 minLet's Talk About StuffStay Home, Stay Safe: A Conversation with KatKat and I talk about how evangelicalism prepared us for times such as we are all facing with the COVID-19 pandemic, unlearning harmful patterns and developing healthier ones, and Kat shares how she is making working from home, work. Follow her at @themadkatter1 on Twitter!2020-04-0144 minLet's Talk About StuffA Jesus Centered Life: A conversation with James Prescott.James Prescott shares his faith journey. James is an excellent storyteller, and I enjoyed listening. James is the host of the Poema podcast, and you can find James on Twitter @jamesprescott77, or in the Poema Facebook group.2020-03-181h 09Let's Talk About StuffFrom Faith to Freedom: A conversation with Melanie HurstCaution: Much swearing! 😄 Melanie shares about her conservative evangelical upbringing, and what happened when she left. We discuss hell, purity culture, politics, and how it feels to live life outside of the evangelical bubble. You can follow Melanie on Facebook.2020-03-111h 15Let's Talk About StuffA Chat With Em About Deconstruction, Radical Acceptance, and Finding Help During DeconstructionEm and I talk about our evangelical upbringing, the inherent racism of white evangelicalism, and what happened after we each left the culture we wer raised in. Em's message: You are not alone. You are not broken.
You are worthy of Radical Acceptance.
The Radical Acceptance Hotline:
828-215-8529
Text or Talk2020-03-041h 23Let's Talk About StuffFaith in the Intersections: A Conversation with Karla LottKarla and I discuss her unique experiences with evangelicalism and deconstruction as a queer Black woman whose faith remained in tact as she left evangelicalism. You can find Karla on social media here: Karla Lott on Facebook (most active here), karla.bug on Instagram, and @LadybugKL on twitter2020-02-261h 12Let's Talk About StuffDivorcing Religion: A Conversation With Janice SelbieI sit down with Janice Selbie to discuss her Divorcing Religion workshop and the Conference on Religious Trauma, both designed to provide tools to help people make the transition from a fundamentalist religion to life in the secular world. Listeners can enroll for the Divorcing Religion workshop at DivorcingReligion.com, and share that you heard about the workshop on the podcast to get a discount. You may register for the Conference on Religious Trauma at CORT2020.com, and use the discount code RE036. You may follow Janice on Twitter @DivorceReligion and @Wise_Counsellor. Dr. Winell's book is "Leaving the Fold...2020-02-231h 01Let's Talk About StuffLife Out of the Bubble: A Conversation with Ray ShonkI sit down with Ray to talk about what it is like to grow up in a religious home, carve out a new path for yourself, and live life on your own terms. We talk about apologetics, parenting, defining success and failure, and more. You can follow Ray on Instagram at QuestFitGym, and on Facebook at Quest Fitness.2020-02-201h 31Let's Talk About StuffWhen God Disappeared: A conversation with Kayla Jo McCuistionKayla came by to talk about the unraveling of her faith, the day God disappeared from her life, and all that has happened since. She also shares about her book, "Dear Kimberly, Love Makayla: The Unraveling Of My Evangelical Faith Into The Unknown," due out this spring. You can find Makayla on Facebook, as well as on Twitter @Kayla_Jo_19. If you re deconstructing and would like support, www.recoveringfromreligion.org has resources to help you find qualified therapists and support groups.2020-02-121h 16Let's Talk About StuffAs You Love Yourself: A Conversation With MJ CorkernI talk with MJ Corkern, author of the devotional "As You Love Yourself." We discuss what prompted deconstruction, the many layers of deconstruction, and the process if learning to love oneself...something evangelicalism never told us how to do. MJ also shares about her works in progress. Follow MJ on Twitter: @mjcorkern2020-02-051h 03Let's Talk About StuffPro-Choice, Pro-Life, Pro-Love, and More: A Conversation With Suzanne DeWitt HallWe discuss God, abortion, sex and sexuality, and the in between spaces we occupy in the larger conversation.2020-02-051h 07Let's Talk About StuffRazed Evangelical: Intro to Podcast, and A Chat With JenI talk with my guest, Jen Hindley, about what I hope to offer through the podcast, as well as Jen's work in raising awareness of abuse within the church.2020-01-2959 min
Second ChancesA Special Year-End RecapComedians ANT and Greg Baldwin talk about the year that was 2017, their guests and how the podcast got started. Enjoy! A special thanks to all of our guests: Margaret Cho, Jay Westbrook, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Perez Hilton, Stephanie Shullman, Hugh Sheridan, Eric Lampaert, Ian Harvey, Joey Feldman, Rocco Stowe, Paul Casey, Ritch Shydner, PJ Stahl, Gerry Feltman, Elaine Hendricks, Terri McDonald, Alex Plank, Jimmy Shin, Carnie Wilson, Greg Cope White, Cort McCown, Mary Carey, Maury Sterling, Jamie Kennedy, Anna David, William Constantine, Amy Dresner, Willie Aames, Tony Tripoli, Alishia Ochse, Elissa Rosenthal, Bobby Lee, Greg Behrendt, Mara Shapshay...2017-12-3117 min