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Find our bonus episodes on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heaveninaminiskirt We’re back! This week we had the absolute pleasure of chatting with Rachel Bernstein who is Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and host of the IndoctriNation podcast. She has specialized in cult intervention and re-acclimation for over 30 years. We had Rachel on to talk about how to mindfully raise children after be...

**Support us on Patreon!**:  https://www.patreon.com/heaveninaminiskirt This week, Jess is joined by Tim and Issac from the Deconversion Podcast ( https://linktr.ee/thedeconversionpodcast ) to discuss biblical masculinity and toxic masculinity. Topics include the 5 basic principles of biblical masculinity, Mark Driscoll and authoritarianism. Sign up for a preview of the Deconversion Guid...

SUPPORT US ON PATREON!: https://www.patreon.com/heaveninaminiskirt This is Part 2 of our series on The Rapture.  In this episode, we discuss various subjects in relation to how some Christians view the end times. We talk about Zionism, barcodes, the world economic forum, and we have a history lesson on how some of these views were formed. Bible Verses Discussed: Matthew 24:21, 22 Revelation 2...

SUPPORT US ON PATREON! https://www.patreon.com/heaveninaminiskirt In part 1 of a 3-part-ish series, we discuss The Book of Revelation. From doomsday cults to the historical context of the book, we do an overview of the book of Revelation and the interpretations of some denominations of Christianity.  Bible Verses Discussed:  Ezekiel 38-39 The Book of Revelation Matthew 24:30-36 Where to...

This week we had the opportunity to interview David, a former elder of a Newfrontiers church. We came across David's story while doing research for our Newfrontiers episode and today we speak to him about the spiritual abuse he encountered within the Newfrontiers church, as well as the journey he took to reconstruct his faith afterwards. Links: David's Website: http://eutychus.free.fr/nfiabuse Men...

Was Jesus Christ of Nazareth gay, trans, or a little bit queer? We examine the evidence from the "Naked Youth" that Jesus hung out with in the Gospel of Mark, to his relationship with the beloved disciple John. Come join us in asking WWJD: Who would Jesus do? Bible Verses Discussed:  Matthew 19 Mark 10:6-9 Mark 14:51-52 Leviticus 18:22 Romans 1:26-27 John 13:23  John 19-21   Links D...

Shane Claiborne is a Christian author and activist, who advocates for gun control, the abolition of the death penalty, and the importance of engaging in social action. We discuss the rise of Christian Nationalism, the intersection of politics and religion in America, and how Jesus’ message of love and tolerance could create a better world for all humans. Where to Find Us: Instagram: https://www.in...

Come take take a closer look with us at Newfrontiers, a global network of Christian churches founded in 1979 by Terry Virgo. We explore the role of modern day apostles, calvinism, church discipline, joyful female submission (puke), and power structures within the organization. Jessica then nerds out on cult theory and discusses if New Frontiers meets the criteria to be considered a cult using Stev...

This week, Sarah and Jessica interview Dr. Deborah Haarsma who is an astronomer and the President of Biologos, an organization that seeks to harmonize faith and science.  She has studied large galaxies, galaxy clusters, the curvature of space, and the expansion of the universe using telescopes around the world and in orbit. She completed her doctoral work at MIT and is one smart cookie! We ha...

Was Jesus an Alien? Probably not.  But we sure had fun examining the possibility of the Bible containing references to extraterrestrial life and UFOs! We talk about Ancient Aliens, pseudoscience, conspiracy theories, the WOW signal, and so much more. Put your tinfoil hats on and jump in with us! Bible Verses Discussed: Ezekiel 1 Exodus 13:21 Where to Find Us: Instagram: https://www.instagram....

Get ready to delve into the relationship between Ruth and Naomi! We explore whether their bond was purely platonic or whether there were romantic or sexual undertones to their connection. Bible verses discussed: The Book of Ruth, including Ruth 1:1-22; 2:1-3; 3:1-18; 4:1-22 Romans 1:24-27 Links discussed: https://www.gotquestions.org/Bible-lesbian.html https://qspirit.net/ruth-naomi-loved-each-oth...

Rants on rants on rants on rants! We start this episode with Jessica’s apology tour for her viral video. We then discuss Joshua Harris’s book “Boy Meets Girl: Say Hello to Courtship”, and we get louder and more angry as we get further into it. We hope you're ready to rally and fight the patriarchy! Bible verses discussed: Philippians 2:15 Genesis 2:18 Genesis 30-34 Where to find us: Instagram: htt...

Everybody put your science hats on! This week we are discussing Evolution vs. Creationism.  We review the arguments and objections to Young Earth Creationism, Old Earth Creationism, Theistic Evolution, and Intelligent Design. Did dinosaurs walk the Earth with humans (if you’re Ken Ham then your answer is yes!)? Is the scientific theory of Evolution compatible with a Christian worldview? Do you rem...

This is Part 2 of our interview with Joshua and Prezleigh, aka Trysten and Sayge, aka Original Sinfluencer. In this episode we talk about worship music and the "power of the Holy Spirit", as well as Bethel Church, and so much more! Enjoy and see ya next week you little flirts! Check out Josh and Prez: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Originalsinfluencer \Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com...

In this very special episode (part 1 of 2), we had the opportunity to sit down with Josh and Prezleigh who are on Tik Tok as @OriginalSinfluencer. They are both former Christians who happen to be incredibly talented musicians, and are just great human beings! We hope you enjoy part 1 of this conversation and we will be back next week with Part 2. Bye babes. Where to find us: Instagram: https://www...

Welcome to our first mini-sode!  We hope to provide these once a month so stay tuned! This month we discuss the Nephilim. They are described in the bible as giants and the offspring of fallen angels and human women. What do Christians believe about these mysterious beings?  Bible verses discussed: •Genesis 6:1–6 •Number 13:30–33 •Job 1:6, 2:1, and 38:7 •Joshua 11:21–22 •Deuteronomy 3:11 •1 Samuel...

Welcome to Part 1 of "Were They Gay?": A three-part series where we look at some of your favourite bible characters through a different lens. In the first episode of our instalment, we discuss Jonathan and David. We look at traditional versus queer interpretations of this popular story. Stay tuned for part 2 which will be coming later this year.  Bible verses discussed: Genesis 1:26-27 Leviticus 1...

TW: Eating Disorders. Please take care! Happy New Year! What is worse than ringing in the new year by talking about weight loss? Talking about Christian weight loss of course! Today we discuss Christian weight loss books and the HBO Max documentary, The Way Down. We also talk about our experiences with diet culture, body image, and whether we pray before and after our workouts.  Bible Verses Discu...

It’s our Christmas episode and we are keeping the Christ in Christmas! We discuss the history of how Christmas came to be,  the differing nativity stories, and our own Christmas traditions and funny stories. We hope you all have a great holiday season and we will see you next year! Bible Verses Discussed:Matthew 1-2Luke 1-2 Where to find us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heaveninaminiskirt/...

This week, we discuss all things DEMONS! You'll learn about Satan’s origin story, Jesus casting demons into pigs (yes, pigs), and what some current Christians believe about Satan and his minions. We also share our stories about our personal experiences with the Christian doctrine of the demonic.  Bible verses discussed: Isaiah 14:12-15 Ezekiel 28:12-15   Genesis 3:1-5  Isaiah 14:15&...

Welcome to the year 2003: the year that a fictional book sent the Christian community into a frenzy. Get your time machines ready because we are talking about The Da Vinci Code! We discuss the plot and our thoughts about the movie, as well as all of the complete fabrications that Dan Brown sold as facts. We also find out the one conspiracy theory that Sarah believes in! Bible Verses Discussed: Luk...

This week, we discuss the book “I Kissed Dating Goodbye,” written by Joshua Harris. For millennials growing up in evangelical culture, this book has a major influence on our views of modesty, gender, dating, and marriage. We provide a critique, share how it impacted our own lives, and Christian culture at large. Spoiler alert: the author has since apologized and gone on his own journey of deconstr...

We hope you’re ready to cringe! This week, Sarah and Jess discuss the history of masturbation from cultural and religious standpoints and if these views have changed with the passing of time. But we don’t stop there! You will also hear some of our embarrassing stories and feel our cringe and shame. It’s a fun one! Bible Verses: Matthew 5:27-30 1 Corinthians 6:18 Links: Onania Pamphlet: https://wel...

In this week’s episode, we discuss the practice of speaking in tongues, how it is viewed by different groups in Christianity, and what is happening on a physiological and neurological level when someone speaks in tongues. We also reveal whether we have ever spoken in tongues ourselves! Bible Verses: Acts 2 1 Corinthians 12-14 Links: Charismatic vs. Cessationist points of view- Are tongues, prophec...

Sarah and Jessica discuss gender roles in Christian marriage, complementation versus egalitarian points of view, and how one verse changed Sarah’s view of Christianity forever. Even after 20 years of friendship, Jessica learns brand new information about Sarah’s journey. Bible verses discussed: Genesis 2:18  Genesis 3: 16-17 1 Timothy 2: 11 Ephesians 5:21-33 Where to find us:Instagram: https://www...