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I was a Teenage Fundamentalist. An Exvangelical podcast.(On Hiatus) Leaving My Father’s Faith with Bart CampoloIn 2021 we spoke with Bart Campolo, a secular community builder, counsellor and writer who served as the Humanist Chaplain at the University of Cincinnati. He is the son of Evangelical celebrity preacher and author, Tony Campolo, with whom he made a movie about leaving Evangelical Christianity. You can connect with Bart at bartcampolo.org/ and find his podcast, Humanize Me on all good platforms. You can stream Leaving My Father's Faith here: https://campolofilm.com/ -- Transcript of the episode is here. Podcast links: https://linktr.ee/iwatf Email: hh...2024-01-0546 min

I was a Teenage Fundamentalist. An Exvangelical podcast.(REPEAT) - Jobs for the Boys! Nepotism in MegachurchesIf there's one thing that characterises megachurches in Australia and around the world, it's nepotism. Brian & Troy cite some tangible examples of nepotism in the Australian Christian Churches and Hillsong, discuss why this needs to change and what members can do about it. Note: It is this New York Post article that reported Michael Guglielmucci, 'and his spouse, or “Team Gug,” should resign their roles at his father Danny’s church, Edge Church International, and sell their home and relocate to Port Adelaide.' We'll be back February 17th, 2023. --- 2023-02-021h 17

I was a Teenage Fundamentalist. An Exvangelical podcast.(ON HIATUS) - Elle Hardy and the Pentecostals Who Want to Take Over the WorldElle Hardy is an accomplished Australian journalist who wrote Beyond Belief: How Pentecostal Christianity is taking over the world. Brian and Troy chat with Elle about how and why she undertook this project and what she discovered about the global Pentecostal phenomenon. You can find her book at all the usual places online and access Elle's website here: https://www.hurstpublishers.com/book/beyond-belief/ We'll be back in March, 2023. --- Transcript of the episode is here. Podcast links: https://linktr.ee/iwatf Email: hhandhillsong@gmail.com...2023-01-1953 min

I was a Teenage Fundamentalist. An Exvangelical podcast.(ON HIATUS) - I Left Great Big CCC aka c3C was in full-time paid ministry at Christian City Church (now known as c3) in the mid to late-90s. In this episode she shares how she joined, the culture of the organisation, and why she eventually walked away. We'll be back in March, 2023. -- Transcript of the episode is here. Our links: https://linktr.ee/iwatf Email: hhandhillsong@gmail.com Doubting your beliefs? Have questions about changing or leaving your faith? You are not alone and Recovering from Religion is here to help. Please vis...2023-01-051h 09

I was a Teenage Fundamentalist. An Exvangelical podcast.

I was a Teenage Fundamentalist. An Exvangelical podcast.070 - Falling Out with a Teenage FundamentalistElgen Strait is the host of Falling Out, a podcast about and for people who grew-up in, and later left, abusive cults. Elgen was born and raised in the Unification Church, a.k.a. the Moonies. Elgen invited Troy & Brian on to his special Christmas episode, where they swapped stories and examined the similarities and differences between the Pentes and the Moonies. They also talked about how both groups celebrate Christmas and some of the wackier beliefs. You can find Elgen's podcast here: https://pod.link/1550448436 --- Transcript of the episode i...2022-12-251h 49

I was a Teenage Fundamentalist. An Exvangelical podcast.(ON HIATUS) - Geoff Bullock Leaves HillsongIn this, the podcast's most downloaded episode to date, Brian and Troy talk with Geoff Bullock, one of the founding pastors of Hills Christian Life Centre, which later became Hillsong. Geoff talks frankly about how and why he left Hillsong in 1995, and his journey since then. Geoff Bullock was appointed as the church's worship pastor and was the convenor of the annual Hillsong conference from 1987 to 1995. He was also a creative and driving force behind Hillsong's first hit albums and helped to change the face of Christian worship music globally. We'll be back in...2022-12-221h 12

I was a Teenage Fundamentalist. An Exvangelical podcast.069 - Season 3 Q&R FinaleThis is it, the end of Season 3! Troy & Brian reflect on 2022 and some of the milestone episodes they released. They also field listener questions from social media and reveal what they have planned for Season 4 in 2023. In this episode, Brian suggested the following from one of his favourite podcasts, Oh No, Ross and Carrie. How the Ross Stole Christmas: Jesus’ Birth Narrative Edition: https://pod.link/425328515/episode/6eef1d266ef352aba825b9db256e4f72 --- Transcript of the episode is here. Podcast links: https://linktr.ee/iwatf Email: hhand...2022-12-081h 24

I was a Teenage Fundamentalist. An Exvangelical podcast.068 - The Graceful Atheist (Leaving Part 16)David Ames is an American secular humanist who hosts a podcast promoting the idea of 'secular grace' after deconstruction and deconversion. An Assemblies of God Bible College graduate and a former AOG youth leader, David now gives a platform to others to tell their stories of transition from a life-altering faith to doubt to deconstruction to deconversion. David's Graceful Atheist Podcast is available here: https://pod.link/1456800368 and find his episode with us here: https://pod.link/1456800368/episode/c24f38abd34de28363b8ac477c6dfbc8 --- Transcript of the episode is here.2022-11-2459 min

I was a Teenage Fundamentalist. An Exvangelical podcast.067 - Cheers to Leaving with Molly & Rachael (Leaving Part 15)This is a special crossover episode with Molly & Rachael of the Cheers to Leaving Podcast. They are both children of the house church movement, purity culture survivors, ex-Jesus Freaks and now Exvangelical podcast hosts. Join us as we swap stories and compare scars. Trigger warning: This episode touches on issues concerning depression and self-harm. If you are in Australia and require support, please reach out to 1800RESPECT by phone or online at www.1800respect.org.au/ or Lifeline on 13 11 14. For part 2 of this episode, please check out their podcast here: https://pod.link/1568302029 A...2022-11-171h 06

I was a Teenage Fundamentalist. An Exvangelical podcast.066 - Protesting Christian Hierarchies with Dave Andrews (Progressive Christians Part 4)When journeying through the Progressive Christian scene, Brian was deeply impacted and influenced by Chrisitan Anarchist, Dave Andrews. Dave is particularly interested in radical spirituality, incarnational community and the dynamics of personal and social transformation. He is also the author of many books and articles. In this chat, Dave shares how he was excommunicated from YWAM in the ealry-1970s and about the interfaith work he did with Muslims in Asia. Trigger warning: This episode contains a lot of Christian phrases and lingo that may trouble some listeners. This episode also touches on issues concerning depression...2022-11-101h 02

I was a Teenage Fundamentalist. An Exvangelical podcast.065 - Heaven Bent Season 3 with Tara Jean StevensTara Jean is the creator and host of one of Troy and Brian's favourite podcasts, Heaven Bent. She has just released Season 3 which is a mix of religious history and true crime. She gives a behind the scenes look at the new season and a sneak peek into Season 4. She chatted here back on Episode 22 where she talked about the Toronto Blessing. Find Heaven Bent here: https://frequencypodcastnetwork.com/podcasts/heaven-bent/ --- Transcript of the episode is here. Podcast links: https://linktr.ee/iwatf Email: hhandhillsong@gmail.com Do...2022-10-2759 min

I was a Teenage Fundamentalist. An Exvangelical podcast.064 - Troy Story II: Leaving My Marriage...and Church (Our Stories Part 28)Following on from our previous episode, Troy Story, Troy recounts leaving his Christian marriage and his final exit from Church and Evangelicalism. It's a really heavy episode, so be warned. Trigger warning: This episode touches on issues concerning depression and suicide. If you are in Australia and require support, please reach out to 1800RESPECT by phone or online at www.1800respect.org.au/ or Lifeline on 13 11 14. --- Transcript of the episode is here. Podcast links: https://linktr.ee/iwatf Email: hhandhillsong@gmail.com Doubting your beliefs? Have qu...2022-10-131h 20

I was a Teenage Fundamentalist. An Exvangelical podcast.063 - Troy Story: I was an Urban Missionary (Our Stories Part 27)In this episode, Troy continues to recount his journey away from Pentecostalism. He remembers packing up his church-plant and joining a self-proclaimed post-modern inner-city Church of Christ. --- Transcript of the episode is here. Podcast links: https://linktr.ee/iwatf Email: hhandhillsong@gmail.com Doubting your beliefs? Have questions about changing or leaving your faith? You are not alone and Recovering from Religion is here to help. Please visit: https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/ ---We're now on video on YouTube here.Want mor...2022-09-291h 07

I was a Teenage Fundamentalist. An Exvangelical podcast.062 - Gay at Great Big AOG with Andrew (Leaving Part 14)In this episode, Brian & Troy catch up with Andrew, a fellow traveller from their time at Great Big AOG. Andrew recounts his struggles being deep in the closet at church and how he later came to accept his sexuality and then live openly as a gay man. Trigger warning: This episode touches on issues concerning depression and suicide. If you are in Australia and require support, please reach out to 1800RESPECT by phone or online at www.1800respect.org.au/ or Lifeline on 13 11 14. ABBI serves individuals, churches, denominations, leaders and religious organizations in a respectful a...2022-09-151h 10

I was a Teenage Fundamentalist. An Exvangelical podcast.061 - I was a Female Fundamentalist with Bree (Leaving Part 13)Bree was born into Pentecostalism. She claims to have filled her Christian Bingo card by doing most things a good Christian girl should do, including marrying a pastor's son and being a superstar on the overhead projector. She remembers what it was like as a girl in a culty Word of Faith church and then later as a woman in Great Big CCC (aka c3). Bree's blog is found here: http://breemorel.com/ --- Transcript of the episode is here. Podcast links: https://linktr.ee/iwatf Email: hhandhillsong@gmail.co...2022-09-011h 07

I was a Teenage Fundamentalist. An Exvangelical podcast.060 -Theological Jenga Part 1 with Clint Heacock (Leaving Part 12)This is a special crossover episode with Dr Clint Heacock of the Mindshift Podcast. Clint was a teenage fundamentalist, pastor, Bible College teacher, and completed a PhD on the Book of Ezekiel and preaching. We ask him how he came to jettison his Christian faith after being so dedicated for so many decades. For part 2 of this episode, please check out Clint's podcast here: https://mindshiftpodcast.co.uk/?p=3315 --- Transcript of the episode is here. Podcast links: https://linktr.ee/iwatf Email: hhandhillsong@gmail.com Doubting you...2022-08-1858 min

I was a Teenage Fundamentalist. An Exvangelical podcast.059 - Spiritual Warfare (The Devil & Demons Part 2)Brian & Troy do a deeper dive into the ideas of Spiritual Warfare. This is the Pentecostal and Charismatic Christian belief that society and the broader world is controlled by Satan and his demon hordes and that these can be defeated by prayer. The News.com.au article mentioned in this episode is found here: https://www.news.com.au/national/queensland/news/gold-coast-mayor-tom-tates-spiritual-adviser-says-the-home-of-the-arts-had-a-demonic-stronghold/news-story/021bd0254312bf15d1ee15ab1d4b69a3 We invite you to support the podcast on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/IWATF --- Transcript of the epi...2022-08-0458 min

I was a Teenage Fundamentalist. An Exvangelical podcast.058 - Do I Stay Christian? with Brian McLaren (Progressive Christians Part 3; Leaving Part 11)Brian McLaren was a Charismatic Evangelical pastor for twenty-four years. Now he's an author, activist, public theologian, and arguably the poster boy for Progressive Christians everywhere. In this episode, Troy and Brian chat with Brian McLaren about his new book, Do I Stay Christian? which gives reasons why people should stay but also why people should leave. You'll really enjoy this interview regardless of how you now define your spirituality (or lack thereof). You can find Brian's book here: https://www.amazon.com.au/Do-Stay-Christian-Disappointed-Disillusioned/dp/1250262798 --- Transcript of the episode is here....2022-07-211h 07

I was a Teenage Fundamentalist. An Exvangelical podcast.057 - Troy Busts a Cult (Revival Centres & Revival Fellowship) (Our Stories Part 26)Troy recounts how his desire to find out about the history of the Revival Centres/ Revival Fellowship and the evolution of their beliefs turned into an obsession that not only took him to university, but also helped bring the truth about the cult to others damaged by them. If you would like to explore the research and counter-Revival Centre work, see the links below: http://revivalprophecy.blogspot.com/ https://revivalcentresblog.wordpress.com/ http://revival.aimoo.com/ --- Transcript of the episode is here. Podcast links: https://linktr.ee/iwatf Emai...2022-07-071h 01

I was a Teenage Fundamentalist. An Exvangelical podcast.056 - Tom Tilley Doesn’t Speak in Tongues Anymore (Leaving Part 10)Well-known Australian journalist Tom Tilley has interviewed some of the most influential people in the world. What was not so well-known until recently was that Tom grew up as the oldest son of a Pentecostal pastor. In this episode, Troy and Brian chat with Tom about his memoir, Speaking in Tongues, and how his Pentecostal upbringing shapes who he is now. You can find Tom's book here: https://www.harpercollins.com.au/9780733341021/speaking-in-tongues/ If you would like to explore the research and counter-Revival Centre work, see the links below: http://revival.aimoo.com/ https://re...2022-06-231h 26

I was a Teenage Fundamentalist. An Exvangelical podcast.055 - IndoctriNation with Rachel Bernstein (Leaving Part 9)Brian and Troy talk with Rachel Bernstein, a licensed therapist who specialises in cult intervention and re-acclimation. She is the host and producer of the podcast IndoctriNation which explores cults, manipulators, and protecting yourself from systems of control. This episode is the second of a crossover we did with Rachel. You can hear her interviewing us on her podcast here: https://www.podpage.com/indoctrination/ You can also connect with Rachel here: https://rachelbernsteintherapy.com/ --- Transcript of the episode is here. Podcast links: https://linktr.ee/iwatf Email: hh...2022-06-0943 min

I was a Teenage Fundamentalist. An Exvangelical podcast.054 - Deconstruction with Phil Drysdale (Leaving Part 8)Brian and Troy chat with Phil Drysdale about Deconstruction, which he defines as the process of questioning one’s core foundational beliefs and upon finding these are flawed, discarding them. Phil asserts that deconstruction most often comes from a place of passionate faith where religious questions go unanswered and where people are forced to explore new beliefs. You can connect with Phil at PhilDrysdale.com and on Instagram @PhilDrysdale. --- Transcript of the episode is here. Podcast links: https://linktr.ee/iwatf Email: hhandhillsong@gmail.com Doubting your...2022-05-261h 06

I was a Teenage Fundamentalist. An Exvangelical podcast.053 - The Cairns Christ. A Brian Story (Our Stories Part 25)In this episode, Brian continues to recount his post-Pentecostal journey. He remembers the joys and pains at the start of his deconstruction process while living in Cairns in Australia's far north. --- Transcript of the episode is here. Podcast links: https://linktr.ee/iwatf Email: hhandhillsong@gmail.com Doubting your beliefs? Have questions about changing or leaving your faith? You are not alone and Recovering from Religion is here to help. Please visit: https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/ ---We're now on video on YouTube her...2022-05-1258 min

I was a Teenage Fundamentalist. An Exvangelical podcast.052 - Recovering from Religion with Dr Darrel Ray (Leaving Part 7)Dr Ray is an atheist psychologist and author who specialises in the secular treatment of religion-induced trauma. He founded the non-profit organisations Recovering from Religion and the Secular Therapy Project. He is also a regular speaker at the Conference on Religious Trauma. Most importantly, he is the current High Priest of the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster. --- Transcript of the episode is here. Podcast links: https://linktr.ee/iwatf Email: hhandhillsong@gmail.com Doubting your beliefs? Have questions about changing or leaving your faith? You are not al...2022-04-281h 03

I was a Teenage Fundamentalist. An Exvangelical podcast.051 - Troy Becomes a Bapticostal Too (Our Stories Part 24)As Brian did in Episode 45, Troy recounts his short-lived time in the Baptist Union. It was here that he started a homegroup made up of a few Pentecostal refugees and reengaged the pop culture around him. --- Transcript of the episode is here. Podcast links: https://linktr.ee/iwatf Email: hhandhillsong@gmail.com Doubting your beliefs? Have questions about changing or leaving your faith? You are not alone and Recovering from Religion is here to help. Please visit: https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/ ---We're now...2022-04-1449 min

I was a Teenage Fundamentalist. An Exvangelical podcast.049 - Philip Yancey was a Teenage FundamentalistBrian & Troy talk with best-selling Evangelical author, Philip Yancey about his memoir, 'Where the Light Fell', that chronicles his time growing up fundamentalist. They also talk with Philip about how his books impacted them as they journeyed out of fundamentalism into more moderate versions of Christianity in the late-90s. You can find Philip's new book here: https://www.amazon.com.au/Where-Light-Fell-Philip-Yancey/dp/0593238508/ --- Transcript of the episode is here. Podcast links: https://linktr.ee/iwatf Email: hhandhillsong@gmail.com Doubting your beliefs? Have questions about cha...2022-03-311h 01

I was a Teenage Fundamentalist. An Exvangelical podcast.048 - Jobs for the Boys! Nepotism in Megachurches (Leadership Part 5)If there's one thing that characterises megachurches in Australia and around the world, it's nepotism. Brian & Troy cite some tangible examples of nepotism in the Australian Christian Churches and Hillsong and discuss why this needs to change and what members can do about it. Note: It is this New York Post article that reported Michael Guglielmucci, 'and his spouse, or “Team Gug,” should resign their roles at his father Danny’s church, Edge Church International, and sell their home and relocate to Port Adelaide.' --- Transcript of the episode is here. Podca...2022-03-241h 17

I was a Teenage Fundamentalist. An Exvangelical podcast.047 - Houstons, we have a Hillsong problem (Leadership Part 4)In this special episode, Brian & Troy discuss the recent moral allegations brought against Brian Houston of Hillsong, by the online publication Crikey. The Crikey article we quote is here: https://www.crikey.com.au/2022/03/18/brian-houston-revelations-hillsong/ Warning: This episode touches on issues concerning sexual misconduct and sexual harassment. If you are in Australia and require support, please reach out to 1800RESPECT by phone or online at www.1800respect.org.au/ or Lifeline on 13 11 14. --- Transcript of the episode is here. Podcast links: https://linktr.ee/iwatf Email: hhandhillsong@gma...2022-03-1939 min

I was a Teenage Fundamentalist. An Exvangelical podcast.046 - Elle Hardy and the Pentecostals Who Want to Take Over the WorldElle Hardy is an accomplished Australian journalist who wrote Beyond Belief: How Pentecostal Christianity is taking over the world. Brian and Troy chat with Elle about how and why she undertook this project and what she discovered about the global Pentecostal phenomenon. You can find her book at all the usual places online and access Elle's website here: https://www.hurstpublishers.com/book/beyond-belief/ --- Transcript of the episode is here. Podcast links: https://linktr.ee/iwatf Email: hhandhillsong@gmail.com Doubting your beliefs? Have questions about cha...2022-03-1753 min

I was a Teenage Fundamentalist. An Exvangelical podcast.045 - Brian Becomes a Bapticostal (Our Stories Part 23)Brian journeys away from Pentecostalism and fundamentalism to a more moderate Baptist space. He remembers being pulled back into Pentecostalism and even trying it back on for size, only to find it no longer fit. --- Transcript of the episode is here. Podcast links: https://linktr.ee/iwatf Email: hhandhillsong@gmail.com Doubting your beliefs? Have questions about changing or leaving your faith? You are not alone and Recovering from Religion is here to help. Please visit: https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/ ---We're now on...2022-03-1056 min

I was a Teenage Fundamentalist. An Exvangelical podcast.044 - Frank Schaeffer is an Atheist Who Believes in God Part 2In this second of two episodes, we continue our chat with Frank Schaeffer, author and son of the late theologian and Evangelical author, Francis Schaeffer. While Frank was once a teenage fundamentalist, he now describes himself as an atheist who believes in God. Frank talks about his new book, Fall in Love, Have Children, Stay Put, Save the Planet, Be Happy, a well-researched and entertaining bridge to living happier lives and to a better future. You can access Frank's website here: https://www.frankschaeffer.com/ and his podcast here: https://pod.link/1570357787 --- ...2022-03-0352 min

I was a Teenage Fundamentalist. An Exvangelical podcast.042 - Christian Books and Bookstores (Our Stories Part 22)This first episode for Season 3 comes out swinging as Brian and Troy discuss the Hillsong news that Brian Houston has stepped down as its Global Senior Pastor. They then go for a walk down memory lane, discussing Christian bookstores and what they sell. --- Transcript of the episode is here. Podcast links: https://linktr.ee/iwatf Email: hhandhillsong@gmail.com Doubting your beliefs? Have questions about changing or leaving your faith? You are not alone and Recovering from Religion is here to help. Please visit: https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/ ...2022-02-241h 02

I was a Teenage Fundamentalist. An Exvangelical podcast.(Repeat) - Sexual Predators in the ChurchWe're taking a break for the Australian summer, so please enjoy a few of our favourite episodes until we return for Season 3 on 25th February, 2022. S2E27 - As Pentecostals, both B&T crossed paths with sexual predators in church. This episode recalls those meetings and also some of the scandals that plagued Pentecostalism in recent years. The articles mentioned in this episode are: Findings released into Australian Christian Churches and affiliated Pentecostal churches Royal Commission sex abuse inquiry censures Hillsong head Brian Houston Assemblies of God leaders alleged to have abused children Hillsong...2022-02-1746 min

I was a Teenage Fundamentalist. An Exvangelical podcast.(Repeat) - Leaving Christian Fundamentalism with Dr Josie McSkimmingWe're taking a break for the Australian summer, so please enjoy a few of our favourite episodes until we return for Season 3 on 25th February, 2022. S2E25 - Dr Josie McSkimming, author of Leaving Christian Fundamentalism and the Reconstruction of Identity, shares her own story as a teenage fundamentalist within Sydney Anglicanism and her ongoing clinical work with those leaving Fundamentalist Christianity. To contact Josie, please visit her website: https://mcskimming.com.au/ Our links: https://linktr.ee/iwatf Email us: hhandhillsong@gmail.com 2022-02-1050 min

I was a Teenage Fundamentalist. An Exvangelical podcast.(Repeat) - Heaven Bent with Tara Jean StevensWe're taking a break for the Australian summer, so please enjoy a few of our favourite episodes until we return for Season 3 on 25th February, 2022. S2E22 - Tara Jean Stevens, the host of the amazing Heaven Bent podcast shares her own history as a teenage fundamentalist and some of the backstories behind her two podcast seasons on the Toronto Blessing and Bethel Church. Email us: hhandhillsong@gmail.com If you want to comment on this episode or interact with us then visit: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3188989997871128 You can support the podcast her...2022-02-031h 00

I was a Teenage Fundamentalist. An Exvangelical podcast.041 - Season 2 Finale: Question & ResponseIn this final episode for Season 2, B&T take questions from podcast listeners and reflect on the podcast so far. -- Transcript of the episode is here. Podcast links: https://linktr.ee/iwatf Email: hhandhillsong@gmail.com Doubting your beliefs? Have questions about changing or leaving your faith? You are not alone and Recovering from Religion is here to help. Please visit: https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/ ---We're now on video on YouTube here.Want more? Check out our exclusive Patr...2021-12-161h 20

I was a Teenage Fundamentalist. An Exvangelical podcast.040 - What Should I Think About..? They were teenage fundamentalistsIn this crossover episode, B&T are interviewed by the co-hosts of the podcast, What Should I Think About..? They are asked, "What is Evangelicalism? Is it a cult? What do Pentecostals believe? Why do they speak in tongues?" They also discussed the rise of megachurches and in particular Hillsong, its history, beliefs and methods of recruitment. You can access the very interesting WSITA..? podcast here: https://pod.link/1540824671 -- Transcript of the episode is here. Podcast links: https://linktr.ee/iwatf Email: hhandhillsong@gmail.com Doubting your...2021-12-091h 07

I was a Teenage Fundamentalist. An Exvangelical podcast.039 - Geoff Bullock Leaves Hillsong (Leaving Part 6)B&T talk with Geoff Bullock, one of the founding pastors of Hills Christian Life Centre, which later became Hillsong. He talks frankly about how and why he left Hillsong in 1995, and his journey since then. Geoff Bullock was appointed as the church's worship pastor and was the convenor of the annual Hillsong conference from 1987 to 1995. He was also a creative and driving force behind Hillsong's first hit albums and helped to change the face of Christian worship music globally. -- Transcript of the episode is here. Podcast links: https://linktr.e...2021-12-071h 12

I was a Teenage Fundamentalist. An Exvangelical podcast.038 - Goodbye Great Big AOG! (Our Stories Part 21)The time has come...at last! Tune in to hear B&T trigger like MOFOs and tell how they finally left Great Big AOG. This episode makes reference to "The Toronto Blessing" which was discussed in Episode 22: https://iwasateenagefundamentalist.podbean.com/e/episode-022-heaven-bent-with-tara-jean-stevens/ -- Transcript of the episode is here. Podcast links: https://linktr.ee/iwatf Email: hhandhillsong@gmail.com Doubting your beliefs? Have questions about changing or leaving your faith? You are not alone and Recovering from Religion is here to help. Please visit: https://www...2021-12-021h 12

I was a Teenage Fundamentalist. An Exvangelical podcast.037 - F**ked Again at Great Big AOG (Our Stories Part 20)T comes back from Country Town AOG and B has risen in the ranks of the Great Big AOG youth group. T doesn't like what he sees and B is not so sure about T. Our links: https://linktr.ee/iwatf Email us: hhandhillsong@gmail.com ---We're now on video on YouTube here.Want more? Check out our exclusive Patreon episodes here.Our blog is here.Join the conversation and connect with others here.The transcript of this episode is here....2021-11-2558 min

I was a Teenage Fundamentalist. An Exvangelical podcast.036 - I Left Christian City Church aka c3 (Leaving Part 5)C was in full-time paid ministry at Christian City Church (now known as c3) in the mid to late-90s. In this episode she shares how she joined, the culture of the organisation, and why she eventually walked away. -- Transcript of the episode is here. Podcast links: https://linktr.ee/iwatf Email: hhandhillsong@gmail.com Doubting your beliefs? Have questions about changing or leaving your faith? You are not alone and Recovering from Religion is here to help. Please visit: https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/ ---2021-11-181h 09

I was a Teenage Fundamentalist. An Exvangelical podcast.035 - F**ked Over at Country Town AOG (Our Stories Part 19)In this episode, T recounts his time in formal ministry as the youth pastor of Country Town AOG. Spoiler alert: it didn't go too well. -- Transcript of the episode is here. Podcast links: https://linktr.ee/iwatf Email: hhandhillsong@gmail.com Doubting your beliefs? Have questions about changing or leaving your faith? You are not alone and Recovering from Religion is here to help. Please visit: https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/ ---We're now on video on YouTube here.Want more? Check out...2021-11-1151 min

I was a Teenage Fundamentalist. An Exvangelical podcast.034 - Leaving My Father‘s Faith with Bart Campolo 2 (Leaving Part 4)This is the second half of our time with Bart Campolo, a secular community builder, counsellor and writer who serves as the Humanist Chaplain at the University of Cincinnati. He is the son of Evangelical celebrity preacher and author, Tony Campolo, with whom he made a movie about leaving Evangelical Christianity. You can connect with Bart at bartcampolo.org/ and find his podcast, Humanize Me on all good platforms. You can stream Leaving My Father's Faith here: https://campolofilm.com/ -- Transcript of the episode is here. Podcast links: https://linktr.e...2021-11-0438 min

I was a Teenage Fundamentalist. An Exvangelical podcast.033 - Leaving My Father‘s Faith with Bart Campolo 1 (Leaving Part 3)Bart Campolo is a secular community builder, counsellor and writer who serves as the Humanist Chaplain at the University of Cincinnati. He is the son of Evangelical celebrity preacher and author, Tony Campolo, with whom he made a movie about leaving Evangelical Christianity. You can connect with Bart at bartcampolo.org/ and find his podcast, Humanize Me on all good platforms. You can stream Leaving My Father's Faith here: https://campolofilm.com/ -- Transcript of the episode is here. Podcast links: https://linktr.ee/iwatf Email: hhandhillsong@gmail.com ...2021-11-0446 min

I was a Teenage Fundamentalist. An Exvangelical podcast.032 - Rejected! (Our Stories Part 18)In this episode, T goes deeper into a story he told in Episode 26 and shares how he was rejected by a very high profile family at Great Big AOG because he didn't have enough faith to be 'comfortable'. -- Transcript of the episode is here. Podcast links: https://linktr.ee/iwatf Email: hhandhillsong@gmail.com Doubting your beliefs? Have questions about changing or leaving your faith? You are not alone and Recovering from Religion is here to help. Please visit: https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/ ---We...2021-10-2855 min

I was a Teenage Fundamentalist. An Exvangelical podcast.031 - Missionary, Not Just a Position with Anji Barker (Progressive Christians Part 1)Anji Barker has 30 years experience in neighbourhood based community work in poor urban communities in Australia, Thailand and the UK. In this episode, she shares her own story of leaving fundamentalism and why she's happy to still call herself a 'follower of Jesus'. You can connect with Anj at https://newbigintrust.uk/ and find her book, Missionary Not Just A Position on Amazon. -- Transcript of the episode is here. Podcast links: https://linktr.ee/iwatf Email: hhandhillsong@gmail.com Doubting your beliefs? Have questions about changing or...2021-10-2151 min

I was a Teenage Fundamentalist. An Exvangelical podcast.030 - The [Pentecostal] Good Place (The Afterlife Part 1)Heaven was the ultimate reward that B&T looked forward to as teenage fundamentalists. In this episode, they look back and remember what they believed about this final destination. And just like Heaven, you won't want to miss this episode. The two books recommended in this episode are: Heaven and Hell: A History of the Afterlife : Ehrman, Bart D. Beyond: How Humankind Thinks About Heaven eBook : Wolff, Catherine -- Transcript of the episode is here. Podcast links: https://linktr.ee/iwatf Email: hhandhillsong@gmail.com Doubting your be...2021-10-1438 min

I was a Teenage Fundamentalist. An Exvangelical podcast.028 - Keep Hillsong Out of Our Schools with Fiona NewtonFiona Newton, former Teenage Fundamentalist and co-author of the petition to stop Hillsong evangelising in public schools, joins B&T to tell about her own fundy past and why she thinks that Hillsong deserves no place in the public education system. You can sign Fiona's Change.org petition here: https://www.change.org/p/federal-minister-for-education-hillsong-church-is-trying-to-proselytise-their-religion-in-australian-schools-we-say-no and connect to her Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/keephillsongoutofourschools/ -- Transcript of the episode is here. Podcast links: https://linktr.ee/iwatf Email: hhandhillsong@gmail.com Doubting your beliefs? Have...2021-09-3052 min

I was a Teenage Fundamentalist. An Exvangelical podcast.027 - Sexual Predators in Megachurches (Sex Part 3; Our Stories Part 16)As Pentecostals, both B&T crossed paths with sexual predators in church. This episode recalls those meetings and also some of the scandals that plagued Pentecostalism in recent years. The articles mentioned in this episode are: Findings released into Australian Christian Churches and affiliated Pentecostal churches Royal Commission sex abuse inquiry censures Hillsong head Brian Houston Assemblies of God leaders alleged to have abused children Hillsong leader Brian Houston was charged over the concealment of alleged child sex offences Warning: This episode touches on issues concerning rape, sexual abuse and the sexual abuse of minors...2021-09-2346 min

I was a Teenage Fundamentalist. An Exvangelical podcast.025 - Leaving Christian Fundamentalism with Dr Josie McSkimming (Leaving Part 2)Dr Josie McSkimming, author of Leaving Christian Fundamentalism and the Reconstruction of Identity, shares her own story as a teenage fundamentalist within Sydney Anglicanism and her ongoing clinical work with those leaving Fundamentalist Christianity. To contact Josie, please visit her website: https://mcskimming.com.au/ -- Transcript of the episode is here. Podcast links: https://linktr.ee/iwatf Email: hhandhillsong@gmail.com Doubting your beliefs? Have questions about changing or leaving your faith? You are not alone and Recovering from Religion is here to help. Please visit: https://www.rec...2021-09-0950 min

I was a Teenage Fundamentalist. An Exvangelical podcast.024 - Did You Ever See a Real Healing or Miracle? (Spiritual Gifts Part 3; Our Stories Part 14)Did B&T ever see a real and verifiable miracle while in the Pentecostal scene? Listen in to find out. -- Transcript of the episode is here. Podcast links: https://linktr.ee/iwatf Email: hhandhillsong@gmail.com Doubting your beliefs? Have questions about changing or leaving your faith? You are not alone and Recovering from Religion is here to help. Please visit: https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/ ---We're now on video on YouTube here.Want more? Check out our exclusive Patreon episodes her...2021-09-0231 min

I was a Teenage Fundamentalist. An Exvangelical podcast.023 - Narcissists & Psychopaths in Church (Leadership Part 2; Our Stories Part 13)B&T discuss the prevalence of narcissists and psychopaths in Pentecostalism and their experiences with these kinds of people. They also ask why the church attracts these people and if Pentecostalism helps to create them. Warning: This episode touches on issues concerning psychological abuse. If you are in Australia and require support, please reach out to Lifeline on 13 11 14. The articles mentioned in this episode: Narcissistic Personality Disorder 7 Characteristics of the Modern Psychopath -- Transcript of the episode is here. Podcast links: https://linktr.ee/iwatf Email: hhandhillsong@g...2021-08-2640 min

I was a Teenage Fundamentalist. An Exvangelical podcast.022 - Toronto Blessing & Heaven Bent with Tara Jean StevensTara Jean Stevens, the host of the amazing Heaven Bent podcast shares her own history as a teenage fundamentalist and some of the backstories behind her two podcast seasons on the Toronto Blessing and Bethel Church. -- Transcript of the episode is here. Podcast links: https://linktr.ee/iwatf Email: hhandhillsong@gmail.com Doubting your beliefs? Have questions about changing or leaving your faith? You are not alone and Recovering from Religion is here to help. Please visit: https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/ ---We're now...2021-08-191h 00

I was a Teenage Fundamentalist. An Exvangelical podcast.021 - Christian Contemporary Music (Music Part 2)We kick-off Season 2 by remembering our favourite CCM artists and a few songs. We invite you to clap along at home. The links to the songs mentioned in this episode are: Living in Laodicea - https://youtu.be/g_8Pas8qoWc Asleep in the Light - https://youtu.be/7XeEL0mRBHo Creed - https://youtu.be/jy4JA5uStB0 Maranooka - https://youtu.be/7f-JdFPazMo -- Transcript of the episode is here. Podcast links: https://linktr.ee/iwatf Email: hhandhillsong@gmail.com Doubting your beliefs? Have questions about changi...2021-08-1254 min

I was a Teenage Fundamentalist. An Exvangelical podcast.020 - Season 1 Q&AB&T take questions from podcast listeners and reflect on Season 1. -- Transcript of the episode is here. Podcast links: https://linktr.ee/iwatf Email: hhandhillsong@gmail.com Doubting your beliefs? Have questions about changing or leaving your faith? You are not alone and Recovering from Religion is here to help. Please visit: https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/ ---We're now on video on YouTube here.Want more? Check out our exclusive Patreon episodes here.Our blog is here.2021-07-081h 06

I was a Teenage Fundamentalist. An Exvangelical podcast.019 - How did you see Jesus as a Pentecostal? (God Part 2)B&T talk about how they saw the supposed Son of God as Pentecostals, and their 'relationship' with this first-century Jew. -- Transcript of the episode is here. Podcast links: https://linktr.ee/iwatf Email: hhandhillsong@gmail.com Doubting your beliefs? Have questions about changing or leaving your faith? You are not alone and Recovering from Religion is here to help. Please visit: https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/ ---We're now on video on YouTube here.Want more? Check out our excl...2021-07-0129 min

I was a Teenage Fundamentalist. An Exvangelical podcast.015 - Evangelism & Mission (Our Stories Part 10)It isn't enough to be a Teenage Fundamentalist yourself, Pentecostals are expected to bring others into the fold. In this episode, B&T remember their times as evangelists and short-term missionaries. -- Transcript of the episode is here. Podcast links: https://linktr.ee/iwatf Email: hhandhillsong@gmail.com Doubting your beliefs? Have questions about changing or leaving your faith? You are not alone and Recovering from Religion is here to help. Please visit: https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/ ---We're now on video on Yo...2021-06-0431 min

I was a Teenage Fundamentalist. An Exvangelical podcast.014 - The Faith Movement/Prosperity Gospel (Our Stories Part 9.1)B&T remember their time believing the unique claims of the Faith Movement/ prosperity gospel (Spoiler Alert: it didn’t deliver and it messed them up a bit). -- Transcript of the episode is here. Podcast links: https://linktr.ee/iwatf Email: hhandhillsong@gmail.com Doubting your beliefs? Have questions about changing or leaving your faith? You are not alone and Recovering from Religion is here to help. Please visit: https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/ ---We're now on video on YouTube here.W...2021-05-2835 min

I was a Teenage Fundamentalist. An Exvangelical podcast.013 - What About Gay Pentecostals? - Anthony Venn-Brown OAM (Part 3)In part three of this special three-part episode, we interview former AOG evangelist/pastor and now #GayAmbassador, Anthony Venn-Brown. TRIGGER WARNING: If you find that some of the material in this episode disturbing, we encourage you to talk with a close friend who will understand or contact your local help/crisis/support telephone line. Lifeline Australia https://www.lifeline.org.au/ Beyond Blue https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ LGBT https://qlife.org.au/ “A Life of Unlearning – a preacher’s struggle with his homosexuality” is available at all online booksellers. Reviews, endorsements, readers’ comments here: www.ALifeOfUnlearning...2021-05-2129 min

I was a Teenage Fundamentalist. An Exvangelical podcast.012 - What About Gay Pentecostals? - Anthony Venn-Brown OAM (Part 2)In part two of this special three-part episode, we interview former AOG evangelist/pastor and now #GayAmbassador, Anthony Venn-Brown. TRIGGER WARNING: If you find that some of the material in this episode disturbing, we encourage you to talk with a close friend who will understand or contact your local help/crisis/support telephone line. Lifeline Australia https://www.lifeline.org.au/ Beyond Blue https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ LGBT https://qlife.org.au/ “A Life of Unlearning – a preacher’s struggle with his homosexuality” is available at all online booksellers. Reviews, endorsements, readers’ comments here: www.ALifeOfUnlearning...2021-05-2130 min

I was a Teenage Fundamentalist. An Exvangelical podcast.011 - What About Gay Pentecostals? - Anthony Venn-Brown OAM (Part 1)In part one of this special three-part episode, we interview former AOG evangelist/pastor and now #GayAmbassador, Anthony Venn-Brown. TRIGGER WARNING: If you find that some of the material in this episode disturbing, we encourage you to talk with a close friend who will understand or contact your local help/crisis/support telephone line. Lifeline Australia https://www.lifeline.org.au/ Beyond Blue https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ LGBT https://qlife.org.au/ “A Life of Unlearning – a preacher’s struggle with his homosexuality” is available at all online booksellers. Reviews, endorsements, readers’ comments here: www.ALifeOfUnlearning...2021-05-2132 min

I was a Teenage Fundamentalist. An Exvangelical podcast.010 - Let‘s go to Bible College! (Our Stories Part 9)B&T go to fundamentalist Bible College and would like to bring you along. -- Transcript of the episode is here. Podcast links: https://linktr.ee/iwatf Email: hhandhillsong@gmail.com Doubting your beliefs? Have questions about changing or leaving your faith? You are not alone and Recovering from Religion is here to help. Please visit: https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/ ---We're now on video on YouTube here.Want more? Check out our exclusive Patreon episodes here.Our blog is...2021-05-1431 min

I was a Teenage Fundamentalist. An Exvangelical podcast.009 - Troy Leaves the Revival Centres (Our Stories Part 8; Leaving Part 1)T tells his story of being excommunicated from God's one true Church at 17 and how this impacted him both then and now. If this episode has raised issues for you and you require support and counselling around cults in Australia, please contact: https://cultconsulting.org/ If you would like to explore the research and counter-Revival Centre work, see the links below: http://revivalprophecy.blogspot.com/ https://revivalcentresblog.wordpress.com/ http://revival.aimoo.com/ -- Transcript of the episode is here. Podcast links: https://linktr.ee/iwatf Email: hhand...2021-05-0731 min

I was a Teenage Fundamentalist. An Exvangelical podcast.007 - Church Leaders & Leadership (Leadership Part 1; Our Stories Part 6)B&T reflect on what it meant to be a leader in both the Revival Centres and the AOG/ACC. -- Transcript of the episode is here. Podcast links: https://linktr.ee/iwatf Email: hhandhillsong@gmail.com Doubting your beliefs? Have questions about changing or leaving your faith? You are not alone and Recovering from Religion is here to help. Please visit: https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/ ---We're now on video on YouTube here.Want more? Check out our exclusive Patreon episodes here...2021-04-2431 min

I was a Teenage Fundamentalist. An Exvangelical podcast.000 - Welcome to the podcastWe recorded this way back in Season 1. So, if you plan to work your way through our back catalogue then this is a good place to start. -- Transcript of the episode is here. Podcast links: https://linktr.ee/iwatf Email: hhandhillsong@gmail.com Doubting your beliefs? Have questions about changing or leaving your faith? You are not alone and Recovering from Religion is here to help. Please visit: https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/ ---We're now on video on YouTube here....2021-03-1307 min