Melanie Weller and Stephanie Drury

Rewiring Religion

Religion EN ↓ 5 episodes

Welcome to Rewiring Religion, the podcast that sparks a revolution of resilience by challenging the status quo of spirituality, neuroscience, and the trauma inflicted by religious, authoritarian, and institutional systems. This is for those who are ready to break free from the chains of old beliefs and heal from the deep wounds caused by systems that were never designed for our well-being. Join us as we dismantle harmful ideologies and explore how ancient wisdom and cutting-edge science can help us reclaim our power, heal our trauma, and build a new way of living. With radical conversations, e...

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Melanie Weller and Stephanie Drury

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Sermon On The River 11.01.2026 1:10:43

When Renee Good was shot by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, her last words were "That's fine, dude. I'm not mad at you." From the mouth of the Mississippi in New Orleans, this sermon asks: Why do these martyrdoms keep happening at the headwaters? What teaching is flowing downstream? And can we learn to see with nous —the eye of the heart—instead of just eyesight? A messy, imperfect, and incomplete me...

On Weaponizing Love 26.08.2025 1:13:30

Melanie Weller and Stephanie Drury discuss the weaponization of love and the legacy of James Dobson, founder of Focus on the Family. They explore how Dobson's teachings on spanking and authoritarian parenting influenced generations, linking it to broader cultural and religious issues. They delve into the neuroscience of charismatic leadership, highlighting the role of the ventromedial prefrontal c...

Stuff Christian Culture Likes with Stephanie Drury 02.04.2025 1:19:54

Stephanie Drury's Introduction and Background 0:01 Melanie Weller introduces Stephanie Drury, highlighting her work as a Seattle-based writer and social commentator on American Evangelical culture. Stephanie's platform, "Stuff Christian Culture Likes," offers a satirical yet insightful examination of Christian communities through memes and personal reflections. Melanie shares her long-term admirat...

Healing Religious Trauma through Mind, Body, and Time 31.03.2025 1:12:14

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Rewiring Religion Show Intro 06.02.2025 1:01