Jesus Hates Religion Podcast

In the final episode of Season 1, we dive deep into the uncomfortable truth: Jesus doesn’t just comfort—He confronts. If you've ever felt burned by church or jaded by religion, you're not alone. But what if Jesus is inviting you into something far better—through curiosity, through confrontation, and through childlike faith? We talk deconstruction vs. reconstruction, demolition vs. rebuilding, and...

Jesus didn’t avoid the messy parts of society—He walked straight into them. In this episode, we unpack why Jesus chose to sit with tax collectors, prostitutes, and the outcasts instead of the religious elite. From lepers to Samaritans to sketchy dinner tables, Jesus showed up in the places no one expected—and changed everything. We talk about what that means for us today, how we’ve lost our way in...

In Episode 3, we unpack the explosive conversations and confrontations Jesus had with the religious elite—and why they never ended well. Filmed from a local brewery, this episode explores how Jesus consistently challenged manmade systems, led with mercy over ritual, and chose compassion over control. We break down what it means to sit at the table, why Jesus wept after he rebuked, and how this ten...

What made Jesus angry enough to flip tables? In this episode, Everett and Jody unpack the scene in the temple—and what it reveals about Jesus' heart, justice, and how religion can get in the way of people meeting God. This isn’t just a story about ancient Jerusalem. It’s a challenge to reflect on our own assumptions about church, money, and what truly matters to Jesus. If you’ve ever felt like chu...

In the very first episode of the Jesus Hates Religion podcast, Everett and Jodie unpack the bold claim behind the title—and why it’s more biblically grounded and historically important than you might think. From corrupt religious systems in Jesus’ day to the checklists and cultural expressions of faith today, this conversation digs deep into what Jesus actually opposed… and why He’s still worth fo...

Welcome to the Jesus Hates Religion Podcast. In this intro episode, hosts Everett and Jodie Faison set the stage for what this podcast is really about: rediscovering the raw, historical, and often uncomfortable truth about Jesus—apart from the religious systems that have distorted Him. If you’ve ever wondered why Jesus stirred up so much tension, or if you've questioned what it actually means to f...