Recovering From Religion

Religion EN ↓ 306 episodes

Subscribe for weekly discussions with cult survivors, experts in religious trauma recovery, and other topics related to recovering from religious harms. This show is hosted by volunteers from Recovering From Religion, which is a non-profit organization that works to provide hope, healing, and support for people who have questions or doubts about their faith. Whether you are an atheist, religious, or leaving a cult, we hope you will find this podcast helpful. We aren’t here to talk you out of or into faith. We just provide a safe place to examine beliefs. Episodes are adapted from RfRx events.

Author

Recovering From Religion

Episodes

E6: Everyone's Agnostic with Cass Midgley 19.12.2018 59:18

Who earns a Masters degree in Theological Studies…as an atheist? Cass Midgley did! But his infatuation with God began much earlier. As a boy, he knew there was a God, and they were good friends. As a teen, he discovered there were many Christianities, and he determined to find the right one…or start his own. As an adult, he began asking questions. Eventually, he left the church altogether. Cass is...

E5: Gothardism with Micah J. Murray 11.12.2018 1:02:55

In the 70s and 80s, a prominent and influential name among Fundamental / Evangelical Christians was Bill Gothard, and his Institute in Basic Youth Conflicts seminars. Thousands of people would fill auditoriums to hear his "Biblical Principles of Life." Blogger and speaker, Micah J. Murray, recounts what it was like growing up under the teachings of Gothard, being homeschooled using Gothard’s contr...

E4: Anger and Grace with John Smid 04.12.2018 1:00:02

At one time, John Smid was one the most well-known names in “ex-gay” leadership, as the Executive Director of the country’s largest Conversion Therapy programs. These days, he lives a quiet live with his husband in a small town in Texas, and spends his time as a craftsman and custom furniture maker. John is currently back in the spotlight, as one of the main characters in the movie “Boy Erased” is...

E3: Fundamental Politics with Yvette Cantu Schneider 20.11.2018 1:01:07

Author Yvette Cantu Schneider recalls her work as policy analyst for the right-wing, politico-religious organization, the Family Research Council, and shares the family crisis that forced her to re-examine her faith. You can find Yvette's book, "Never Not Broken" here: https://tinyurl.com/y6twaoyl

E2: QuickiePod "Boy Erased" 12.11.2018 38:53

Hosts Tim Rymel and Bill Prickett were both once involved in Conversion Therapy, and they discuss the new movie, “Boy Erased,” based on the true story of a young man who’s sent to a program that promises to change his sexual orientation. (cf: https://youtu.be/-B71eyB_Onw) TimRymel.com BillPrickett.com

E1: Intro of Podcast and Co-Hosts 25.10.2018 44:37

Former conversion therapy survivors, authors and speakers, now co-hosts, Tim Rymel and Bill Prickett kick off Recovering from Religion’s new podcast, with introductions and personal stories.