The Deconstruction Room

In Episode 6 of The Deconstruction Room, we dive into one of the most controversial topics in Pentecostal Christianity: speaking in tongues. For those of us raised in charismatic churches, speaking in tongues wasn't just another doctrine—it was often presented as evidence of a deeper spiritual experience or even a requirement for the fullness of faith. In this episode, we unpack our personal e...

In Episode 5 of The Deconstruction Room, we tackle a question many people are asking right now: Why are so many people leaving the church? In this honest and vulnerable conversation, we discuss the growing disconnect between people and organized religion, the pain that has caused many to walk away, and the reasons each of us ultimately stepped away from church as we once knew it. This episode is n...

In Episode 4 of The Deconstruction Room, Kelsey shares her story. In this deeply honest and vulnerable episode, Kelsey opens up about her journey through faith, church culture, and the personal experiences that shaped the way she viewed God, herself, and spirituality. From early beliefs to the questions that slowly began to surface, she shares what it was like navigating faith while carrying hurt,...

In Episode 2 of The Deconstruction Room, Aaron shares his story. From childhood experiences and early faith formation to ministry, leadership, and the personal struggles that shaped his worldview, Aaron takes listeners through the journey that led him to begin questioning the beliefs he once held with certainty. This episode isn’t an attack on faith. It’s an honest look at what happens when religi...

Welcome to the very first episode of The Deconstruction Room. We’re three people raised in religious culture trying to figure out what we still believe, what we don’t, and how to heal from everything in between. In this introductory episode, we share our backgrounds, explain what deconstruction means to us, and create the foundation for the conversations ahead. We discuss religious trauma, the dif...