The Deconstruction Zone

This week Emily is joined by special guest Krispin Mayfield, an Oregon-based Licensed Professional Counselor, with advanced training in attachment-based therapy. Together these two dive deep into the depths of the psychology of what makes deconstruction so difficult, while also processing their personal emotions about where they currently sit in their own deconstruction. For more information about...

Deconstruction does not come without some level of grieving and loss. Whether it's friends, families, churches, or certainty - we all likely are grieving the loss of something or someone. This week Emily and Danny walk through each step as they relate to the deconstruction journey.

This week Emily processes the misguided help that often comes from her former church friends and family. How do you handle when those who used to be closest to you now think you're on a one-way path to hell? It's a difficult path and conversation, but Danny and Emily try their best to process in real-time. 

Some pastors say that deconstructing is a slap in the face of Jesus. Danny and Emily would politely disagree. This week they dive into some healthy conversation around the idea of God's hope for us, and how Jesus might view deconstruction if he was around today.

There is a lot of conversation around the negative ramifications of purity culture on emerging generations. Was it helpful? Is it biblical? All of that and more will be discussed this week on the Deconstruction Zone.

Mark Driscoll. Matt Chandler. Steven Furtick. The list goes on! But here is the question... what role do deconstructionists play in dismantling the megachurch machine as we know it?

This week Emily takes a break, while Danny dives into a conversation with Rabbi Joshua Stanton. Together they talk about the Old Testament, Pain, Scripture, and interfaith work. What more could you ask for?!

Churches, non-profits, schools, and many other religious institutions have led to Christians into seasons of deconstruction. This week Danny and Emily dive into personal stories and unpack the pain, trauma, and path they've taken in deconstructing religious institutions. 

To wrap up Season 3, Danny and Emily chat about how we handle pain and suffering while in the midst of deconstruction? Together Emily shares her current struggles as she and Danny digest the role of suffering in deconstruction.

At the baseline of today's conversation is the Holy Spirit. Emily is skeptical, and Danny appreciates the mystery. Together they construct a scaffolding around who, what, and where The Holy Spirit is.

Danny and Emily sit down with the creator of The New Evangelicals. Together, Tim, Danny, and Emily process a myriad of topics ranging from race, COVID-19, deconstruction, and more. This is a conversation you won't want to miss! You can learn more about The New Evangelicals at: www.thenewevangelicals.com.

Forgiveness is a sticky topic. We know Jesus challenges us to extend forgiveness to others, but how do we extend forgiveness when we are still in pain? This week Emily and Danny do their best to unpack and sprinkle in some much needed humor to this extraordinarily complex and emotional topic.

Depening on who you talk to, you will likely get a variety of answers regarding how long is a healthy amount of time to sit in deconstruction. This week Danny and Emily discuss the unique season of deconstruction, and provide permission to take all the time you need. 

It seems like the deconstruction movement really took off in the midst of COVID-19. Is that a coincidence or are the two related? This week Emily and Danny chat about what role COVID-19 played in catalyzing the movement we now know as deconstruction.

To wrap up Season 2, Danny calls back his 2020 podcast, Hot Thoughts! Spicy Wings & Even Spicier Questions! You won't wanna miss this one! (Bonus: If you wanna check out old Hot Thoughts Episodes... watch here: ( https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2o4j6R6GxJzEE-5fiRYhng )

Almost 2 full seasons in, we've realized that deconstruction can start from any place, and move in many different directions. This week Danny and Emily discuss the mechanics of deconstruction, and how they can be create a new found religious freedom. 

Danny is a Pastor. Emily is Preacher. Our Deconstruction Zone hosts are deeply involved in church, so what do they think about the relationship between deconstruction & the Church? Listen now and find out!

Are you a sinner because you sin or do you sin because you're a sinner? This week we dive into part 2 of Emily and Danny's discussion around sin, as they make an attempt to find their individual and collective identities in the middle of the mess that we call sin. 

In this week's episode of The Deconstruction Zone, Emily and Danny dive into part 1 of their conversation around sin, brokenness & how that fits into the deconstruction process.

Should the good news be traumatic? How does your trauma inform your faith? To kick off season 2, Emily & Danny will be unpacking the intersection between religious trauma, and how that impact our understanding of the Gospel. 

That's a wrap for Season 1 of The Deconstruction Zone! To put a bow on season 1, Emily & Danny process the cost of deconstruction and discuss how that cost is deeply tied to our journey of discipleship.

This week Danny and Emily process through what healthy boundaries look like for someone walking the road of deconstruction.

Who should be included in the Church? Who would Jesus invite to the table? Is the Church of today in line with what Jesus would want? This week Emily and Danny deconstruct their understanding of inclusion and exclusion within the life of the Church.

This week Emily & Danny dive in and process how they've personally deconstructed theological certainty, Christian apologetics, and more.

This week Danny & Emily dive into the topic of The Bible. Can we deconstruct my understanding of it? Is it inherent? Does it even need to be? This week has lots of laughs, but even more substance around this often difficult topic.