Spiritually Homesteading | How to Lose Your Religion & Keep Your Jesus

After years of deconstructing my faith, I stopped asking what I should add and started asking what I could let go of. What I was left with was simple: Jesus, the Holy Spirit, and the Bible as a tool — not a rulebook, not an idol, but a tool. In this episode I share why these three things became my non-negotiables and how stripping everything else away actually made my faith stronger.

Your Story With God Deserves to Be Written Down... so let's record it and make it count. We often forget that God exists outside the Bible and inside your life. LET's talk about that. 

After a decade of a deconstruction, I finally rebuilt my faith and this is what I did to do it. The best part is... my faith is more secure than it was before. I want to do the same for you. 

There maybe a season in your journey where you aren't sure if you can trust the Bible anymore...or if you should ever read it again. I have been in this place and it is both frustrating and scary. Frustrating because everyone keeps pushing the Bible on you. Scary, because what do you do to "connect with God?" without a Bible. Let's talk about that.   #progressivechristianity #deconstructingchristi...

I've been there. You look at the ashes of your former spiritual practices and wonder when it is time to move on? You wonder if it is even worth the journey? Beauty waits on the other side. Let's talk about that. #progressivechristianity #deconstructingchristianity #christianpodcast #christianfaith #christianfaith #christianityexplained #deconstructingfaith #deconstructedchristian #exvangelical #le...

Biblical is a word that a lot of believers like to use to persuade and confirm their message or beliefs. But what if they are missing a significant piece of that formula?  #progressivechristianity #deconstructingchristianity #christianpodcast #christianfaith #christianfaith #christianityexplained #deconstructingfaith #deconstructedchristian #exvangelical #leavingchurch #reconstructingfaith #christ...

A lot of times Biblical and spiritual abuse is masked as "biblical authority," let's unpack the implications on why ignoring the Bible (even if you hate reading the Bible) is not in your best interest. #progressivechristianity #deconstructingchristianity #christianpodcast #christianfaith #christianfaith #christianityexplained #deconstructingfaith #deconstructedchristian #exvangelical #leavingchurc...

There are a lot of different types of people who have a lot of different opinions about the Bible. And based on where you are in your journey, whether you are deconstructing or reconstructing or just looking to grow your faith, it can get complicated really quickly. Especially since every source may or may not be wanting to help you the way you were hoping they would.  Like applying a theory frame...

Let's address the elephant in the room: Christians have a reputation for hypocrisy. The accusation isn't new, and honestly, it's often deserved. But before we pile on religious folks exclusively, we need to recognize something crucial: hypocrisy isn't strictly a Christian thing. It's a human thing. So why does Christian hypocrisy feel so pervasive? Here are four reasons that go deeper than "they'r...

Throughout history, merging church and state has consistently led to oppression, violence, and the corruption of both institutions. But there's a practical question that exposes the fundamental problem: Which version of Christianity would become official? Which Bible—Catholic, Protestant, Orthodox? Which denomination sets the doctrine? The moment you try to establish Christianity as a state religi...

Can you deconstruct your faith without losing Jesus? Absolutely. In this episode, Laura Farhy shares a practical four step framework for examining everything you've been taught about Christianity while keeping what truly matters. Learn how to identify what's really keeping you from God, define who Jesus actually is beyond religious tradition, and get curious about your beliefs without fear. Perfec...

What did Jesus actually stand for? As Tolstoy said, the message of Jesus really isn't complicated—but the church, religious institutions, and humanity have overcomplicated it. In this episode, we get back to basics. Jesus taught three core principles that encompass everything: Love God, love others as yourself, and serve others before yourself. That's it. Really. We explore the vineyard parable wh...

Satan isn't in the Bible. At least not the way you think. The horned figure with a pitchfork ruling over hell? That's a medieval invention, not biblical teaching. In this episode, we explore what the Hebrew word "satan" actually meant to the original audience of the Old Testament. Instead of a proper name for the embodiment of evil, "satan" simply meant "adversary" or "opponent"—someone or somethi...

Jesus was Jewish. This isn't symbolic or metaphorical—Jesus was fully, authentically Jewish. So why have we separated Christ from his cultural and religious roots? In this episode, we tackle why Jesus's Jewishness matters for understanding the Bible. From Judd Apatow's confusion about seeing Jesus in a spiritual vision ("I'm Jewish—why would I see Jesus?") to our cultural habit of depicting Jesus...

Deconstruction vs. deconversion—they're not the same thing, but people use these terms interchangeably all the time. If you're questioning your faith, understanding the difference matters. Deconstruction means taking apart your beliefs to understand them better, to separate truth from tradition. It's like deconstructing a salad—you identify each ingredient (kale, goat cheese, grilled chicken, pick...

Is God a man? It's a question most Christians avoid, but the answer matters more than you think—especially for people who've been hurt by earthly fathers. In this episode, we tackle why Christianity has spent centuries emphasizing God's masculinity and what that means for people seeking authentic connection with the divine. We explore how the word "Father" can be comforting for some and traumatic...

Have you ever wondered if the greatest battles are the ones you choose not to fight? In this episode of Spiritually Homesteading, Laura Farhy shares a transformative Zen story about a warrior who won every battle without ever drawing his sword. Discover why peaceful resistance is so challenging, what Jesus really understood about conflict, and how to discern which battles deserve your energy. This...

What does biblical manhood really mean? In this episode, we strip away the complexity and get to the heart of what Jesus actually taught about masculinity. Biblical manhood isn't about toxic masculinity or cultural stereotypes—it's about three core principles: love God, love others as you love yourself, and serve others before yourself. We explore how consumerism tries to sell us false identities,...

Why you need to know Christianity's rules before breaking them. Just like artists master techniques before taking creative liberties, faith requires the same wisdom. 🎨 Check us out on Youtube Send you questions or comments here #progressivechristianity #deconstructingchristianity #christianpodcast #christianfaith #christianfaith #christianityexplained #deconstructingfaith #deconstructedchristian...

The truth about mega pastors and celebrity church culture. We blame the leaders, but are we part of the problem? Let's have an honest conversation. 🎤 Check us out on Youtube Send you questions or comments here #progressivechristianity #deconstructingchristianity #christianpodcast #christianfaith #christianfaith #christianityexplained #deconstructingfaith #deconstructedchristian #exvangelical #lea...

5 types of toxic Christians you need to avoid. If you've experienced church hurt, you've probably encountered these harmful behaviors. Let's talk about it. 🚨 Check us out on Youtube Send you questions or comments here   #progressivechristianity #deconstructingchristianity #christianpodcast #christianfaith #christianfaith #christianityexplained #deconstructingfaith #deconstructedchristian #exvange...

Should Christians hide their faith in public spaces? Let's talk about authentic Christian identity beyond religious performance. This might challenge everything you thought about public expression of faith. Check us out on Youtube Send you questions or comments here

Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian, Catholic, Pentecostal, Non-Denominational... walk through any city and you'll see dozens of different Christian churches. So which Christian denomination is correct? Which one would Jesus choose? And why can't Christians just agree on what they believe? If someone's ever told you that Christians seem pretty disunified, they're not wrong. We all start at the same p...

Does God hate women? Is Christianity sexist? Is the Bible patriarchal? These questions consumed me for 10 years and nearly destroyed my faith. Then I discovered something about Mary that changed everything. God didn't have to use a woman to bring Jesus into the world. He could have materialized Jesus as a full-grown man. But He didn't. He chose to package the most important information in human hi...

Why Are Christians So Judgmental? The Brutal Truth About Religious Hypocrisy Video Description "If God is so good and Christianity is supposed to change your life, why are Christians such hypocrites?" This is the question keeping millions away from church, and today we're giving you the honest answer. As a Christian myself, I'll tell you something controversial: My biggest problem isn't with athei...