Flipping Tables

Sorry this came out late, for some reason it did not publish. "History doesn't repeat itself but it often rhymes"- Mark Twain It seems to be a common ideology that anyone who identifies as "left" or "liberal" or "progressive" or audible gasp "democratic socialist" is "a f*cking commie"!!!! And that of course is bad.... but why? Why is that rhetoric so ingrained in American vernacular? In the wake...

This show is brought to you by ground news. For 40% off their vantage plan ($5 a month) subscribe at groundnews.com/tables What would happen if representatives from every religion sat in a room and talked? How long would a conversation take before the atheist and the christian realized, they love the same hobbies, care about their kids having the best chance of success and LOVE Marvel movies? How...

If you grew up in Church in the 90s and early 2000s you remember the CRAZE that was the book "I kissed Dating Goodbye by Joshua Harris. Purity culture was rampant in the church, preaching to young girls their worth was their virginity and that their bodies belonged to their fathers until they were given to their future husbands. YIKES. Do you know that Joshua Harris has now denounced both the book...

This week on the podcast I scratched my original plan. The passage of the Big UGLY monstrous bill the day before July 4th and my recording being that day, it inspired me to change the topic. I didn't celebrate July 4th the way that I have growing up. But I spent a lot of time thinking about what revolution means, especially at this moment in history. In this episode, I re-read the Declaration of i...

54% of Gen Z individuals who disaffiliated from their childhood religion were women. For millennial women- 34%. For the first time in US History, men and young men are converting more to religion and filling the pews than women. Why? Women site gender inequality, systemic abuse, teaching limited roles for women, and lack of female church leadership as reasons for leaving. My opinion is that women...

If you're familiar with the online deconstruction space, you've probably encountered Brian Recker or @brecker on Instagram. As a former evangelical pastor, he's been very vocal about his deconstruction and transformation. In this episode, Brian and I talk about our growing up years, our faith and how thats evolved from narrow and rigid mindsets into who we became today. I wasn't going to release t...

How can someone so intelligent end up with a cult like mindset? Someone who otherwise seems to have their life together? Seems to be so grounded? Anyone can fall into a cult, and even those who are deeply indoctrinated can get back out. Dr. Steven Hassan is a leading expert in cults, mind control, and undue influence, best known for transforming his own traumatic experience in a high-control group...

As RFK Jr. removes all members of the CDC panel advising on vaccines we are faced with the question, is all this making America healthy again? Dr. Knurick has a PHD in Nutrition Science, is a registered dietitian and a mom of 2. And in this episode we break down the facts and fictions of the MAHA movement and what the real concerns for America's health are. The "Make America Healthy Again" (MAHA)...

Andrew Seidel is a constitutional lawyer, author of books "The Founding Myth" and "American Crusade", and works full time defending the 1st amendment and every Americans right to true religious liberty. On Flipping Tables we have a discussion about the Christian Nationalist myth that America is a "Christian" nation and the dangers it poses to true individual freedom.

Across platforms the most common question I get is "What does the Bible say about homosexuality and trans people?" Christian nationalists main talking point is a direct opposition to gay rights. But does the Bible really say that? Today we meet with pastor and theologian Brandan Robertson to talk about that, break down the "gotcha" passages of the Bible and see what it really says. It turns out, t...

In a world of cult like beliefs, propaganda, and manipulation its important to become experts on how these tactics work so that we can avoid them and so that we understand whats happening in the world around us. A little true crime break from the norm but an important discussion we have to continue to return to. HOW DO PEOPLE BELIEVE THIS? By using tactics we see everywhere. The Children of God, f...

THEY'RE TAKING THE CHRIST OUT OF CHRISTMAS!!!! Why do christians continuously feel like they are being persecuted? Why do they believe that anything other than special treatment is "persecution"? Because fundamentalists don't believe in the separation of church and state, and many of them don't believe in religious liberty for anyone but them. They also don't believe in religious pluralism, or sec...

When I was sent a video of this guest... I judged a book by its cover and assumed I was going to get really upset. BOY was I wrong. Bryan Andrews is a country singer from the south who blew my mind with his vibrant and powerful personality... and opinions. How are we so far apart? In the world of current politics it feels like we are light years apart. That decency and common sense and respect for...

TW: Sexual assault, child abuse. I've gotten quite a few messages both here and on IG about my story and how I started to walk away and how I did eventually deconstruct. Did I always have questions? Was there a defining moment or series of moments? Little of both actually. This is a bit longer version (though not complete) of my story. I've never really laid it out before in this way. I'm not sure...

The trans population in the US has been a hotly debated topic the last few years. Fundamentalists believe that this group of people is a symptom of some kind of moral failing in the US, even though trans people have existed as long as we have had human history. The conservative movement acts as if about 1% of the population is somehow "the problem", with over 700 anti trans laws proposed or passed...

Tia Levings is an author and advocate who writes and speaks about the realities of Christian fundamentalism, evangelical patriarchy, and religious trauma. Her memoir, A Well-Trained Wife: My Escape from Christian Patriarchy , was released on August 6, 2024. In her memoir, Levings recounts her journey into and out of the fundamentalist Quiverfull movement. Married at 19, she was indoctrinated into...

Please rate and review the podcast and thanks! Patreon and email at bottom of show notes. We’re diving into one of the most infamous political scandals in American history— Watergate —and how it fundamentally altered the trust between the American people and their government. Let’s rewind to the early 1970s. President Richard Nixon , riding a wave of political dominance after winning re-election i...

Jane Elliot has been an activist since the murder of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Her landmark brown eye/ blue eye exercise was instrumental in my work deconstructing racism in my far right upbringing. And she has great ghost stories!!! www.janeelliot.com Find resources and long form content here: www.patreon.com/montemader

A conversation with Dr. Beth Allison Barr. Discussing the service, preaching and teaching of ancient women and how their ministries were erased. How patriarchal standards, the reformation and purity culture changed womens history... and forgot them. Please consider supporting my work on patreon: www.patreon.com/montemader Follow Dr. Barr: Instagram: @bethallisonbarr Purchase her new book: "Becomin...

Please rate and review the show! Thank you for your support! Please consider supporting my patreon www.patreon.com/montemader Who is the historical Jesus? What does the Bible actually say about gender and the LGBTQ community? How do conservative arguments fall apart facing these issues? Find Rev. Dr. Caleb J lines at: University Christian Church- San Diego Instagram: Revdrcalebjlines

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Please like and share! Thank you for your support. If you enjoy my content please consider supporting my patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/c/montemader HAPPY WOMENS HISTORY MONTH!!!! April Ajoy is a former Christian nationalist and author of the book Star Spangled Jesus: Leaving Christian Nationalism and Finding a True Faith. The book is a heartwarming exploration of Aprils experience with Chris...

Have you heard of Civil War hero Robert Smalls? We will today! Today we'll cover how American exceptionalism contributes to white supremacy, its foundation in the colonies, and the amazing true story of enslaved man turned war hero Robert Smalls! Please consider signing up for my Patreon and support my work: https://www.patreon.com/montemader Use the linktree below to follow me on social media and...

“That’s unconstitutional!” Or is it? As many as 57% of Americans have never read the constitution. This episode is a deep dive on what the constitution: when and how it came about, actually says and how it’s changed Special Black History month episodes next week! Regular episode on Wednesday Feb 26 and bonus episode for Patreon users on February 28th! Please consider sponsoring my work at my Patre...

Why does someone continue to believe a Iie? Worse, why will they commit themselves to a lie with reckless abandon? Today we cover cults, how they form, how fundamentalist ideology lends itself to cults and an example of on of the most famous cults in the 20th century. Send topic suggestions, stories, your wins to: flippingtableswmm@gmail.com Please consider supporting Monte and her work on Patreon...