Breakfast in Hell: A Deconstruction Podcast

It's the season finale of Breakfast in Hell! Thanks to everyone that's listened, followed, subscribed, or even commented! Please tell your friends about the pod so they can get caught up before season 2 launches on Monday, February 2, 2026!  This week I'm joined by Shannon, a voice actor in Colorado who talks about her childhood in the New York area that was filled with evangelical prophecy and un...

This week on Breakfast in Hell I'm joined by Rina Saltzman, who was born and raised in the Jewish faith and has spent her life figuring out what that means to her. There are only 2 episodes left in season 1! Thanks for all of the kind words of encouragement and support to get this podcast off the ground! Help people find the podcast in time to get caught up for season 2 by leaving a rating or revi...

DISCLAIMER: Today's ep contains conversations about sexual assault. Please use your discretion before listening, and please seek help if you need it. This week is the conclusion of Sarah Davis’ harrowing story of finally escaping the Christian cult she found was born into. Sarah references the following piece by Justin Kirkland during this episode. You can find that piece in its entirety here: htt...

DISCLAIMER: Today's ep contains conversations about sexual assault. Please use your discretion before listening, and please seek help if you need it. This week I'm joined by Sarah Davis who tells her harrowing story of being raised in a Christian cult. This is quite a story, and this is only part 1! There are only 4 episodes left in season 1! Thanks for all of the kind words of encouragement and s...

This week on the pod is musician Kevin Whitsett, whose journey through the nazarene tradition left him questioning and trying out new beliefs.  Help people find the podcast by leaving a rating or review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! Email Us: breakfastinhellpod@gmail.com If you’d like to join in on more discussion about each episode of the pod, join the Breakfast in Hell facebook group. It’s comp...

This week I'm joined by actor Kenzie Wynne, who shares what it was like to realize the disconnect between the teachings of her Christian school with the people she met in the world.  Help people find the podcast by leaving a rating or review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! Email Us: breakfastinhellpod@gmail.com If you’d like to join in on more discussion about each episode of the pod, join the Brea...

This week I'm joined again by film critic Dave White as he talks about what happened after he left the church. Help people find the podcast by leaving a rating or review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! Email Us: breakfastinhellpod@gmail.com If you’d like to join in on more discussion about each episode of the pod, join the Breakfast in Hell facebook group. It’s completely free! Here’s the link: htt...

This week I'm joined by Joe Fulton, a Pennsylvania pastor's kid that talks about growing up Methodist, and how a Slayer CD helped him leave the church for good. Help people find the podcast by leaving a rating or review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! Email Us: breakfastinhellpod@gmail.com If you’d like to join in on more discussion about each episode of the pod, join the Breakfast in Hell facebook...

DISCLAIMER: Today's ep contains conversations about sexual assault. Please use your discretion before listening, and please seek help if you need it. This week I'm joined by Erin Keith, who details her journey through evangelicalism as well as her part in the Guidepost Solutions Investigation of the Southern Baptist Convention. Help people find the podcast by leaving a rating or review on Apple Po...

This week on the show I'm joined by Alan Johnson, a software engineer in New Jersey with ties to Chicago, the south, and evangelicalism. Help people find the podcast by leaving a rating or review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! Email Us: breakfastinhellpod@gmail.com If you’d like to join in on more discussion about each episode of the pod, join the Breakfast in Hell facebook group. It’s completely...

This week on the show I'm joined by Austin Brown who grew up deeply southern Baptist just outside of Atlanta, Georgia. Finding his identity and hearing other perspectives in college changes some of his preconceived nations on faith. Help people find the podcast by leaving a rating or review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! Email Us: breakfastinhellpod@gmail.com If you’d like to join in on more discu...

This week I'm joined by Heidi Levine Gonzalez, who was born into a Jewish household, spent the majority of her school years in a catholic community, all before marrying into an evangelical family. Help people find the podcast by leaving a rating or review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! Email Us: breakfastinhellpod@gmail.com If you’d like to join in on more discussion about each episode of the pod,...

This week I'm joined by Erin Johnson, a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas, who talks about the necessity for shedding the passive role the church placed on her (and most women) while maybe not altogether shedding the church.  Help people find the podcast by leaving a rating or review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! Email Us: breakfastinhellpod@gmail.com If you’d like to join in...

This week film critic Dave White joins the show to talk about his two and a half decades steeped in the world to Texas evangelicalism. Come back for part 2 in August where talks about how that time shaped his next 30 years away from the church! Help people find the podcast by leaving a rating or review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! Email Us: breakfastinhellpod@gmail.com If you’d like to join in o...

This week we're joined by listener of the show, Kelly, who talks about growing up Catholic, leaving, going back to teaching at a catholic school, then leaving once again. Help people find the podcast by leaving a rating or review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! Email Us: breakfastinhellpod@gmail.com If you’d like to join in on more discussion about each episode of the pod, join the Breakfast in Hel...

This week we're joined by Stephanie Lewis, who talks about the separation of her participation in traditional religion with her burgeoning spirituality. Help people find the podcast by leaving a rating or review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! Email Us: breakfastinhellpod@gmail.com If you’d like to join in on more discussion about each episode of the pod, join the Breakfast in Hell facebook group....

This week Sarah Thompson joins the show to talk about growing up in evangelical and slowly but surely bettering herself by clinging to less and less of that very culture. Help people find the podcast by leaving a rating or review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! Email Us: breakfastinhellpod@gmail.com If you’d like to join in on more discussion about each episode of the pod, join the Breakfast in Hel...

This week we're joined by former airman Tyler Henry. He talks about his journey out of high control religion in his education as well as on mission, into his discovery of eastern mysticism and coming into balance with his spirituality. Help people find the podcast by leaving a rating or review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! Email Us: breakfastinhellpod@gmail.com If you’d like to join in on more di...

This week we're joined by actor/writer/producer Jacklyn Collier! Jacks talks about growing up Catholic and finding her faith outside of the church through fighting for justice.  Follow jacks on Instagram! @jacklyncollier Help people find the podcast by leaving a rating or review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! Email Us: breakfastinhellpod@gmail.com If you’d like to join in on more discussion about...

***DISCLAIMER: Today's ep contains conversations about sexual assault. Please use your discretion before listening, and please seek help if you need it.*** This week on Breakfast in Hell we’re joined by Holly Goodfellow who speaks candidly on her experience growing up in a variety of evangelical churches, how purity culture impacted her life well into adulthood, and how the transformation of her c...

This week on Breakfast in Hell we're joined by Nathan Robinson, who talks about the connection points of a universal love and life instead of a tribal, cultural faith. Check out Nathan's business, which helps you brand and grow yours: https://www.showoff.work/ Help people find the podcast by leaving a rating or review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! Email Us: breakfastinhellpod@gmail.com If you’d l...

This week on Breakfast in Hell we’re joined by former Christian radio DJ Josh who speaks candidly on his experience confronting Christian nationalism while at Liberty University and his family’s decision to continue going to church in the midst of understanding how that doesn’t always represent his beliefs. Help people find the podcast by leaving a rating or review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! E...

It's time for another episode of Breakfast in Hell! This week we're joined by tattoo artist Justin Walker as he talks about growing up in SoCal going to Calvary Chapel, and the importance of mental health that's sometimes neglected by the church. Follow Justin's tatooing and maybe even go get a tattoo from him:Instagram: @justinwalkertattoo and @blindtigertattooco https://blindtigertattoo.co/ Help...

This week on Breakfast in Hell, Sarah Davis joins us to talk about growing up in the reformed theology branch of evangelicalism and the freedom she found in leaving church behind. Follow us on the socials  @breakfastinhellpod on instagram Email us questions, comments or requests to be on the show to breakfastinhellpod@gmail.com To help others find the podcast, please leave us a rating and review o...

CONTENT WARNING: Today's episode contains conversations about suicidal ideation, so please listen at your own discretion, and don't be afraid to seek help if you need it! It's the premiere episode of Breakfast in Hell! This week we're joined by writer Justin Kirkland as he talks about growing up Southern Baptist in East Tennessee.  Follow Justin's writing, cooking, and socials:Instagram: @justinki...