I Need God Pod

Episode 43:  Randon is back! Subscribe to Randon's substack at http://goodhoroscope.de Our catch up includes the following topics: Getting confirmed, studying icon art, living in a convent in Italy, Catholicism and astrology, A Course in Miracles, buy the book: https://amzn.to/4bZu5bT, the liturgical calendar, Jupiter in Gemini, the saints that are venerated on our birthdays, Pope Pius X and St. F...

Episode 39 : I talk with Chloe and August of Trust Incorporated  – a project where they up-cycle and modify clothing together. We talk about going to bible college, having intuitive/psychic abilities, building trust, stopping yourself from feeling embarrassed, harnessing creative energy, adult baptism, needing God, Hannah Diamond, among a lot of other things. Subscribe to ⁠our Patreon⁠ to support...

Episode 37: On this episode I talk with Emily June, an ex-Jehovah's Witness. We talk about growing up in a family of Jehovah's Witnesses, what it means to be Jehovah's Witness, discovering the spirituality of sex, being shunned from the church, and rebuilding a sense of purpose and spirituality in the wake of that. Some topics include Trisha Paytas, Reiki healing, ascended masters, accommodating y...

Episode 33: I talk with poet, teacher, and artist Ivanna Baranova about poetry, presence, Catholicism, Madonna, The Poetry Project, nature, and teaching, among other things. I'm sooo sorry it took me so long to get this out. I've been in a major slump. I wasn't able to make cover art for this one, but I decided it's better to just get this posted and not worry about the details. And just a heads u...

Episode 31: We're talking with author Tara Isabella Burton about her work, specifically her book Strange Rites which gives examples of ways people are creating spiritual meaning for themselves in the post-internet age. Subscribe to ⁠our Patreon⁠ to unlock full episodes and to support this project <3

Episode 29: Join me as I chat with Rita Ispayeva, an Astrologer based in Brooklyn. Rita brings a fascinating family background rooted in centuries of Russian history, richly intertwined with Russian arts, culture, and politics. Topics include: Russian poetry, gulags, Romani culture, fortune telling, witchery, generational legacies, immigration, Brooklyn mafia, studying astrology, Russian Orthodoxy...

Episode 28: God-lover Kyle talks with internet comedian Dan Hentschel about Tiktok fame, going to Catholic school, having a mom who's a therapist, working at T-mobile, believing in God, the meaning of heaven, r/atheism, playing characters online, and a lot more... Listen to the full episode with a free trial on ⁠our Patreon⁠ <3

Episode 26: God-lover Kyle sits down with Stephen Adubato, creator of the project Cracks in Postmodernity . In this episode we talk about how Stephen got baptized twice, how he became religious in college, being a professor to gen z students, the video music awards, stanning bad bunny, being a little monster, and I'm sure some other things but honestly I forget. Here's a link to the book Stephen r...

Hey everyone - the Godcast is back and we're posting on Sundays now! In this episode, God-lover Kyle talks with @ djinn_kazama about growing up online in Atlanta and being from an immigrant family. Check out their content and memes on Instagram. Topics include cosmic whales, homosexual crime, Sailor Moon, Courtney Love, 9/11, cultural muslimanity and much more. Listen to full episodes and support...

Happy Anniversary God-lovers! You've survived one year of I Need God Pod... enjoy a free, full episode today! In this episode, God-lover Kyle goes solo to talk about the journey of creating @ineedgodineverymomentofmylife and growing it to the point of having a store and podcast. Topics also include Kyle's religious upbringing, popular culture and spirituality, and astrology. Get ready for more epi...

God-lover Kyle sits down with Bianca Perez, the shit-poster behind the infamous IG meme page @yung_nihilist . Topics include Bianca's Bushwick upbringing, the nuances of Instagram meme culture, things Bianca stans, and so much more. For the complete conversation, head over to our Patreon at patreon.com/ineedgod .

In this episode, I talk with Al Bedell – writer, podcaster, NYC twitter icon, and alcoholic. We touch on magic, fairies, addiction, recovery, death, kratom, alcohol, funerals, affliction, belief, escapism, and more. Listen to the full-length convo on our Patreon where you can find all our full-length, unlocked episodes at patreon.com/ineedgod . You can find Al's podcast at https://alanonymous.ange...

In this episode, we talk to Ena da (@park_slope_arsonist on IG) about religious services she attended in Ghana and in the US. But also about aliens, 9/11, sugar, the importance of community, and much more! Listen to the full-length episode on our Patreon at patreon.com/ineedgod . And check out Ena's podcast The Jenaverse at https://www.instagram.com/the_jenaverse/ . This episode was kindly edited...

On this week's episode, God-lover Kyle sits down to talk with NYC club icon and performer Angel Money. Angel was raised to be the heir of a Pentecostal megachurch and talks about what it was like growing up as the black sheep of her family. Listen to our full convo on Patreon at patreon.com/ineedgod . We cover the spirituality of money, speaking in tongues, drug use, lucid dreaming, chaos magick,...

On today's episode, God-lover Kyle talks with Julia Serena about her experience attending an all-female Catholic boarding school run by an international Catholic federation known as Regnum Christi in the early 2000s. Listen to the full-length conversation at patreon.com/ineedgod. Topics include: Last rites Regnum Christi Consecrated women Daily life in Catholic school Journal entries Visiting the...

In this episode, God-lover Kyle talks with artist, writer, and meme-maker Aiden Arata. Raised Catholic but no longer religious, Aiden maintains a sense of spirituality that she channels into poignant guided meditation videos suited for a post-pandemic internet. Listen to the full episode on our Patreon at patreon.com/ineedgod. Topics include: Catholic School Surrender Irish vs Italian Catholicism...

God-lover Kyle is joined by filmmaker and ex-Mormon, Kelly Polk to talk about what Mormonism is and what it's like to grow up Mormon. Listen to the full episodes on our Patreon at patreon.com/ineedgod. Topics include: The founding of Mormonism What Mormons believe Having a crush on a Mormon Becoming Presbyterian Leaving the faith Mormon aesthetics Missionaries Mormon baptism The Book of Mormon Mag...

In this episode, God-lover Kyle is joined by Instagram user Joan of Arca to chat about her strict, non-religious upbringing and her journey into the world of spiritual traditions. Topics include Joan of Arc, Arca, meme life, Calvinism, bisexuality, Judaism, and fan culture. We wrap things up with some pop culture hot topics. Don't miss out on the full episode (and all our other episodes) on our Pa...

In this episode, we talk with the creator behind TikTok sensation Elizabeth St. Clair, John Idalis! We talk Buddhism, acting school, black lives matter, creating a Christian character, and queerness. We also take questions from the audience, and at the end, God-lover Kyle talks to Elizabeth herself in character. The full episode is available on our Patreon at patreon.com/ineedgod. Listen to full e...

Content warning: sexual abuse In this episode, God-lover Kyle chats with Angella d'Avignon – a writer and studio manager, currently writing a book about ghost towns. We talk about her evangelical upbringing and family history. Her great-grandfather, Paul Hutchens, is the author of The Sugar Creek Gang children's book series. Her grandfather was a radio pastor and buddies with Billy Graham. And her...

In this episode admins Kyle and Mel answer audience questions. In the full episode (on our Patreon) we also answer questions people have for God himself and try to answer them. Listen to full episodes at patreon.com/ineedgod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, we're joined by both Jen and James of Fundie Fridays . They are a cornerstone of a relatively new online community known as "fundie snark" which deconstructs and pokes fun at American evangelicalism and fundamentalist beliefs. Subscribe to our Patreon for the full episode. We talk about their religious upbringings, evangelical culture, American politics, religious deconstruction,...

In this episode, God-lover Kyle chats with Mackenzie Thomas about a psychotic turn of events in her life that made her come to believe she was chosen by God to do His job. You may know Mackenzie from her Tiktoks where she reads from her old diary. For the full conversation, start a free trial at patreon.com/ineedgod . Content warning: drugs, mental illness, self-harm

This week we speak with Ariel from Trans Regret Snoopy Presents the Bible podcast. We talk about the bible - what is it? How should we approach it? And we talk about Ariel's experience with religion, depression, and the internet. In the second half, which you can find on our Patreon , we do some bible reading and break down Romans 8:31 along with all the passages from a meme we posted. Listen to f...

This week we talk to Armenian American artist, writer, and teacher Ani Tatintsyan about her experience of being visited by the holy spirit and about redemption. Her essay "fFaith Exercise" is available at www.patreon.com/ineedgod for patrons at the God-lover tier and above. Topics covered include: Armenian Orthodoxy The Soviet Union Immigrating to the United States Adult baptism Spirituality of ac...