Mike Maeshiro

Confessions of A Reformer

Religion EN ↓ 233 episodes

Hi. My name is Mike Maeshiro. I'm a gay, deconstructed former Christian minister. I wanted a place where I wasn't teaching and more inviting my audience on the journey with me in a candid and exploratory way. So I started this podcast. I hope my journey is helpful for you. With curiosity and a critical mind, let's dive in. Music by Alex_MakeMusic

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Mike Maeshiro

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Religion

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Latest episode

Jul 6, 2026

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Episodes

Atheists: Introduction 04.09.2023

Season 3: Episode 27 Allowing people to represent their views even when those views contradict our own, is of high value at Numa. In this series, Mike shares his thoughts on connecting with atheists in his journey and interviews a few whose work has impacted him in significant ways. Everything Numa⁠⁠

Sex After Church: Eric Feltes 28.08.2023

Season 3: Episode 26 What does sex look like as we step outside of purity culture in the evangelical system? In this episode, Life Coach, Speaker and Self Love Advocate, Eric Feltes returns to explore this topic with Mike, pushing him to uncomfortable places. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Everything Numa⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠Eric Feltes⁠ : ⁠Instagram

Sex After Church: Kat Harris 21.08.2023

Season 3: Episode 25 What does sex look like as we step outside of purity culture in the evangelical system? This week, Mike visits with Kat Harris, Coach and Author of the book Sexless in the City as they explore what sex looks like in and after the deconstruction process. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Everything Numa⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Kat Harris: Instagram; Patreon

Sex After Church: Nick Gulick 14.08.2023

Season 3: Episode 24 What does sex look like as we step outside of purity culture in the evangelical system? Sex and Relationship Coach, Nick Gulick joins Mike this week for an in-depth discussion where Mike surprisingly cries. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Everything Numa⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Nick Gulick

Queer People in the Church: David Gushee 07.08.2023

Season 3: Episode 23 There's a culture war between the church and the queer community. In this series, Mike showcases voices from both people in the queer community and allies who have done work to integrate the two. This week Professor of Christian Ethics, Dr. David P. Gushee joins Mike. Dr. Gushee authored the book Changing Our Minds , and is a leading activist on LGBTQ+ inclusion. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Every...

Queer People in the Church: Eric Feltes 31.07.2023

Season 3: Episode 22 There's a culture war between the church and the queer community. In this series, Mike showcases voices from both people in the queer community and allies who have done work to integrate the two. In this episode, Eric Feltes, Life Coach, Speaker and Self Love Advocate joins Mike to share his story as a gay man in the Church. ⁠⁠⁠Everything Numa⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Eric Feltes : Instagra...

Queer People in the Church: Colby Martin 24.07.2023

Season 3: Episode 21 There's a culture war between the church and the queer community. In this series, Mike showcases voices from both people in the queer community and allies who have done work to integrate the two. Colby Martin, pastor, ally and author of UnClobber and The Shift joins Mike this week. ⁠⁠⁠Everything Numa⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Colby Martin Website

Queer People in the Church: Alicia Johnston 17.07.2023

Season 3: Episode 20 There's a culture war between the church and the queer community. In this series, Mike showcases voices from both people in the queer community and allies who have done work to integrate the two. This week, Mike explores the topic of liberation theology with Alicia Johnston, Mdiv, Seventh Day Adventist Pastor. ⁠⁠Everything Numa⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Alicia Johnston : Instagram ; YouTube

Queer People in the Church: William Matthews 10.07.2023

Season 3: Episode 19 There's a culture war between the church and the queer community. In this series Mike showcases voices from both people in the queer community and allies who have done work to integrate the two. In the 2nd episode of this series, Mike speaks with William Matthews, successful Christian singer and songwriter, regarding his perspective of the church and how it pertains to the...

Queer People in the Church: Introduction 03.07.2023

Season 3: Episode 18 There's a culture war between the church and the queer community. In this series Mike showcases voices from both people in the queer community and allies who have done work to integrate the two. In this episode, Mike invites his good friend, Mica Nueda to share her story of discovery. Everything Numa⁠

Pride Month! Brita Filter 26.06.2023

Season 3: Episode 17 It's Pride Month and as part of the celebration, Mike is hosting a special series featuring the voices of Drag Queens! In this episode, Mike talks to Drag Queen, Brita Filter. The Brita Filter Everything Numa ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠

Pride Month! Flamy Grant 19.06.2023

Season 3: Episode 16 It's Pride Month and as part of the celebration, Mike is hosting a special series featuring the voices of Drag Queens! In this episode, Mike talks to Drag Queen, Flamy Grant. Flamy Grant : Instagram   ⁠ ⁠⁠Numa Partner Subscription⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Numa Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Numa Coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NUMA+⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ashes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠...

Pride Month! Tracey Ottomey 12.06.2023

Season 3: Episode 15 It's Pride Month and as part of the celebration, Mike is hosting a special series featuring the voices of Drag Queens! In this episode, Mike talks to Tracey Ottomey, Drag Queen host in Nashville. Tracey Ottomey: Instagram; The Big Drag Bus ⁠Numa Partner Subscription⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Numa Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Numa Coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NUMA+⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Pride Month! Introduction 05.06.2023

Season 3: Episode 14 It's Pride Month and as part of the celebration, Mike will be hosting a special series featuring the voices of Drag Queens! In this introduction episode, Mike shares his heart and vision for his work in the LGBTQ+ Community and a new opportunity for all allies to partner towards that vision. Numa Partner Subscription ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Numa Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Numa Coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Christian Nationalism Revisited: Josh Scott 29.05.2023

Season 3: Episode 13 Back by popular demand! In response to intense opposition to reels from their previous conversation on Christian Nationalism, Mike brings back Josh Scott, Author of Bible Stories for Grown-Ups and Lead Pastor at GracePointe Church in Nashville, Tennessee. Mike and Josh dig in even deeper to the uncomfortable topic and the emotions the conversation brings to the forefront. ⁠Jos...

Stories of Deconstruction: Tamice Spencer-Helms 22.05.2023

Season 3: Episode 12 In the final of 3 bonus Stories of Deconstruction episodes, Mike speaks with Tamice Spencer-Helms, Author of the Book Faith Unleavened, The Wilderness Between Trayvon Martin & George Floyd. Tamice Spencer-Helms: Sub:Culture Website; Instagram; TikTok ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Numa Website⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Numa Coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠NUMA+⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Ashes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Rainbow Room

Stories of Deconstruction: Benji Faye 15.05.2023

Season 3: Episode 11 In the second of 3 bonus Stories of Deconstruction episodes, Mike speaks with Benji Feye, Instagram and TikTok content creator, regarding his experience confronting racism in today's white Evangelical Church. Benjamin Faye: Instagram ; TikTok; Linktree ⁠⁠⁠⁠Numa Website⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Numa Coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠NUMA+⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Ashes⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠The Rainbow Room

Stories of Deconstruction: Kim Daily 08.05.2023

Season 3: Episode 10 In the first of 3 bonus Stories of Deconstruction episodes, Mike speaks with Kim Daily, Lawyer, and content creator. From growing up evangelical to coming out as a lesbian, Kim shares her story of confronting toxic theology and finding her way to being fully herself. Kim Dailey: Instagram : The Qulture ⁠⁠⁠Numa Website⁠ ⁠Numa Coaching⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠NUMA+⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Ashes⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Stories of Deconstruction: Savannah Rae Carreno 01.05.2023

Season 3: Episode 9 In episode 5 of this 5-part series, Stories of Deconstruction , Mike interviews Savannah Rae Carreno, M.div., entrepreneur, and content creator. Savannah identifies as non-religious and is known for her content regarding the Bible's influence on culture. Savannah Rae Carrano⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ : pleaseelaborate.co ⁠⁠@mikemaeshiro Numa Coaching⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠NUMA+⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Ashes⁠⁠...

Stories of Deconstruction: Tim Whitaker 24.04.2023

Season 3: Episode 8 In episode 4 of this 5-part series, Stories of Deconstruction , Mike interviews Tim Whitaker from The New Evangelicals about his personal journey through deconstruction and how the process has impacted him. ⁠The New Evangelicals⁠ ⁠: ⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ; ⁠Facebook⁠ ; ⁠Twitter⁠ ; ⁠YouTube⁠ ⁠Numa Coaching⁠ ⁠ NUMA+⁠ ⁠ Ashes⁠ ⁠ The Rainbow Room

Stories of Deconstruction: Janice Lagata 17.04.2023

Season 3: Episode 7 In episode 3 of this 5-part series, Stories of Deconstruction , Janice Lagata aka @godhasnotgiven, tells her story of exodus from Hillsong Church and evangelicalism as a "black evangelical girl shaking off a white evangelical world." Janice Lagata:⁠ ⁠ Instagram ⁠⁠Numa Coaching⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠NUMA+⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Ashes⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠The Rainbow Room

Stories of Deconstruction: Kevin Garcia 10.04.2023

Season 3: Episode 6 In episode 2 of this 5-part series, Stories of Deconstruction , Mike speaks to Kevin Garcia, author of Bad Theology Kills and Spiritual Recovery Coach about what it meant for them to deconstruct into self-love. Kevin Garcia: Instagram: YouTube: Twitter ⁠Numa Coaching⁠ ⁠ NUMA+⁠ ⁠ Ashes⁠ ⁠ The Rainbow Room 

Stories of Deconstruction: Introduction 03.04.2023

Season 3: Episode 5 In this 5-part series, Stories of Deconstruction , Mike highlights a few influential voices of deconstruction asking each of them to share their own personal journey and process. In episode 1 of this series, Mike shares how his journey of coming out as a gay pastor propelled him into his own process of deconstruction. ⁠ Numa Coaching⁠ ⁠ NUMA+⁠ ⁠ Ashes⁠ ⁠ The Rainbow Room

Christian Nationalism: Josh Scott 27.03.2023

Season 3: Episode 4 In this episode, Mike interviews Josh Scott, Lead Pastor at GracePointe Church in Nashville, Tennessee for the Christian Nationalism series.  This episode is the fourth in a 4-part series where Mike invites multiple voices to explore this topic. Josh Scott : Instagram : GracePointe Church : Bible Stories for Grown-Ups Numa Coaching NUMA+ Ashes The Rainbow Room

Christian Nationalism: April Ajoy 20.03.2023

Season 3: Episode 3 In this episode, Mike interviews April Ajoy, Influencer and Co-Host of @evangelicalish for the Christian Nationalism series. This episode is the third in a 4-part series where Mike invites multiple voices to explore this topic.  April Ajoy : Instagram ;  YouTube : Twitter Numa Coaching NUMA+ Ashes The Rainbow Room

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