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A People's Theology: Honoring the Journey of Mason Mennenga EPISODE 34

Mason Mennenga grew up in the early 2000's youth group purity culture era. His curiosity and determination to understand truth led him to deconstruct his beliefs and now he's a voice on social media and through his podcasts, A People's Theology and The Black Sheep Podcast! He brings humor and sarcasm to the deconstruction community, and I for one appreciate the laughs! Enjoy the journey, friends! It's a good one. To find out more about Mason, check out his website and you'll find links to his social media, writings, and podcasts! If you want to leave a voicemail for Honoring the Journey, just click here ! To get on the waitlist for this Fall's Religious Rehab, please email Leslie at leslienease@gmail.com ! To donate to Leslie's fundraiser for The New Evangelicals , please click here ! Want to meet up with Leslie at Theology Beer Camp in October? You can save $50 off the registration by using the code JOURNEY2024! Here is a link to secure your reservation! Honoring the Journey is hosted, produced and edited by Leslie Nease and the artwork for the show is also created by Leslie Nease. Interested in working with Leslie as your Life/Faith Transitions Coach? Check out her website and learn more about what she offers! https://www.leslieneasecoaching.com If you'd like to be a part of the Honoring the Journey Team as a Patreon Supporter, please check it out at this link ! If you are looking for community as you deconstruct or just a place to go and enjoy the company of people who are seekers, learners and who are looking to connect with the Divine without religious baggage, please join the Private Facebook Community ! Leslie is very passionate about connection and community, so if that sounds like you, please come join us!

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Intro to Honoring the Journey

Intro to Honoring the Journey

Welcome to Honoring the Journey Podcast! Leslie Nease and Karen Shock are co-hosts for this podcast that chats about all things faith and deconstruction, sharing stories and ideas of faith to inspire you, connect you and encourage you on your life journey. Please consider joining our Facebook Private Group! Click here to join now! Honoring the Journey is hosted, produced and edited by Leslie Nease and the artwork for the show is also created by Leslie Nease. Interested in working with Leslie as your Life/Faith Transitions Coach? Check out her website and learn more about what she offers! https://www.leslieneasecoaching.com If you'd like to be a part of the Honoring the Journey Team as a Patreon Supporter, please check it out at this link ! If you are looking for community as you deconstruct or just a place to go and enjoy the company of people who are seekers, learners and who are looking to connect with the Divine without religious baggage, please join the Private Facebook Community ! Leslie is very passionate about connection and community, so if that sounds like you, please come join us!

Season 1, Episode 2: Honoring Karen Shock's Journey

Season 1, Episode 2: Honoring Karen Shock's Journey

You can find Karen at www.karenruthshock.com. She has written a book through Quoir Publishing and is currently working on her second book, due out this year. Karen is the co-host of this podcast, Honoring the Journey. You can find her book here. She is also on Facebook , Instagram and X. She would love to connect with you! Karen Shock is best known for her ability to share her most vulnerable thoughts and questions about God, Theology, and just life in general. Even though she has dealt with so much anxiety in her fifty-four years of life, she has no fear when it comes to speaking out about the hard stuff. Her book, Too Much and Not Enough (sacred thoughts said out loud) came out in April of 2023, and she is working on the sequel Holding On and Letting Go which will be released sometime in 2024. Karen and her husband currently reside in Fort Wayne, Indiana. They have four pretty fantastic children and five beautiful grandchildren. Honoring the Journey is hosted, produced and edited by Leslie Nease and the artwork for the show is also created by Leslie Nease. Interested in working with Leslie as your Life/Faith Transitions Coach? Check out her website and learn more about what she offers! https://www.leslieneasecoaching.com If you'd like to be a part of the Honoring the Journey Team as a Patreon Supporter, please check it out at this link ! If you are looking for community as you deconstruct or just a place to go and enjoy the company of people who are seekers, learners and who are looking to connect with the Divine without religious baggage, please join the Private Facebook Community ! Leslie is very passionate about connection and community, so if that sounds like you, please come join us!

Season 1 Episode 3: Honoring Leslie Nease's Journey

Season 1 Episode 3: Honoring Leslie Nease's Journey

Leslie has a Life & Faith Transition Coaching business where she walks with others who are going through this difficult transition of deconstructing faith. She also helps others in various life transitions, such as empty nesting, becoming a parent, changing jobs, moving to a new area, or an unexpected health/life crisis. You can find out more about her coaching at www.leslieneasecoaching.com. You can find Leslie online on Facebook , Twitter (X) and Instagram. If you'd like to watch her on Survivor, you can find her on season 15, Survivor China on Paramount Plus streaming. Leslie is working on a book titled Honoring the Journey: The Deconstruction of Sister Christian, due out the end of 2024 or the beginning of 2025 through Quoir Publishing. Honoring the Journey is hosted, produced and edited by Leslie Nease and the artwork for the show is also created by Leslie Nease. Interested in working with Leslie as your Life/Faith Transitions Coach? Check out her website and learn more about what she offers! https://www.leslieneasecoaching.com If you'd like to be a part of the Honoring the Journey Team as a Patreon Supporter, please check it out at this link ! If you are looking for community as you deconstruct or just a place to go and enjoy the company of people who are seekers, learners and who are looking to connect with the Divine without religious baggage, please join the Private Facebook Community ! Leslie is very passionate about connection and community, so if that sounds like you, please come join us!

Season 1 Episode 4: Honoring Survivor Winner, Todd Herzog's Journey

Season 1 Episode 4: Honoring Survivor Winner, Todd Herzog's Journey

Todd and his husband, Jess live in Utah and have a business making Funko Pops! You can order yours by sending him and email with pictures of what you'd like them to make for you at toddspopshop@gmail.com. You can follow him on Instagram at his personal Instagram, or at his business instagram. He can also be found on Facebook. You can watch Todd's entire season of Survivor China on Paramount Plus! Honoring the Journey is hosted, produced and edited by Leslie Nease and the artwork for the show is also created by Leslie Nease. Interested in working with Leslie as your Life/Faith Transitions Coach? Check out her website and learn more about what she offers! https://www.leslieneasecoaching.com If you'd like to be a part of the Honoring the Journey Team as a Patreon Supporter, please check it out at this link ! If you are looking for community as you deconstruct or just a place to go and enjoy the company of people who are seekers, learners and who are looking to connect with the Divine without religious baggage, please join the Private Facebook Community ! Leslie is very passionate about connection and community, so if that sounds like you, please come join us!

Season 1 Episode 5: Honoring Keith Giles' Journey

Season 1 Episode 5: Honoring Keith Giles' Journey

Keith Giles is the co-owner of Quoir Publishing. He has written several books, including Jesus Unbound , Jesus Untangled , Jesus Unveiled , Jesus Unexpected , Jesus Unarmed , and many other books available on Amazon! Keith can also be found on his website, www.keithgiles.com , where you can find links to his podcasts, social media accounts and find out more information about him and his beautiful faith journey. We are so grateful to know Keith personally, and we know you will enjoy getting to know him on the podcast today ! Honoring the Journey is hosted, produced and edited by Leslie Nease and the artwork for the show is also created by Leslie Nease. Interested in working with Leslie as your Life/Faith Transitions Coach? Check out her website and learn more about what she offers! https://www.leslieneasecoaching.com If you'd like to be a part of the Honoring the Journey Team as a Patreon Supporter, please check it out at this link ! If you are looking for community as you deconstruct or just a place to go and enjoy the company of people who are seekers, learners and who are looking to connect with the Divine without religious baggage, please join the Private Facebook Community ! Leslie is very passionate about connection and community, so if that sounds like you, please come join us!

Season 1 Episode 6: Honoring Sarah Heath's Journey

Season 1 Episode 6: Honoring Sarah Heath's Journey

You can find out more about Sarah Heath and her coaching at https://www.revsarahheath.com Sarah is also a speaker, has written books and is the co-host of Revcovery Podcast. You can find her on Facebook , Instagram and TikTok. Honoring the Journey is hosted, produced and edited by Leslie Nease and the artwork for the show is also created by Leslie Nease. Interested in working with Leslie as your Life/Faith Transitions Coach? Check out her website and learn more about what she offers! https://www.leslieneasecoaching.com If you'd like to be a part of the Honoring the Journey Team as a Patreon Supporter, please check it out at this link ! If you are looking for community as you deconstruct or just a place to go and enjoy the company of people who are seekers, learners and who are looking to connect with the Divine without religious baggage, please join the Private Facebook Community ! Leslie is very passionate about connection and community, so if that sounds like you, please come join us!

Season 1, Episode 7: Honoring Kiersten Hathcock's Journey

Season 1, Episode 7: Honoring Kiersten Hathcock's Journey

If you'd like to learn more about Kiersten, here are the links to find her online: Website: https://www.kierstenhathcock.com/ Little Voices (memoir) on Amazon: https://a.co/d/6meKD9S FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/kierstenparsonshathcock (Author Page) and https://www.facebook.com/kiersten.hathcock/ (Personal Page) INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/kierstenhathcock/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@kierstenparsonshathcock TWITTER: https://twitter.com/authorkhathcock Honoring the Journey is hosted, produced and edited by Leslie Nease and the artwork for the show is also created by Leslie Nease. Interested in working with Leslie as your Life/Faith Transitions Coach? Check out her website and learn more about what she offers! https://www.leslieneasecoaching.com If you'd like to be a part of the Honoring the Journey Team as a Patreon Supporter, please check it out at this link ! If you are looking for community as you deconstruct or just a place to go and enjoy the company of people who are seekers, learners and who are looking to connect with the Divine without religious baggage, please join the Private Facebook Community ! Leslie is very passionate about connection and community, so if that sounds like you, please come join us!

The Apology Tour

The Apology Tour

Leslie and Karen are two new friends who are getting to know each other as they record thier podcast together. Today's episode is an awesome conversation about the things they used to journal about and the way they felt about themselves when they were steeped in American Evangelicalism. Both ladies are deconstructing their faith and beliefs, but are still trying to cling to Jesus in the process. While preparing for today's episode, they both realized that they needed to extend grace to someone very, very important in their lives... Find out more about Leslie's Coaching at https://www.leslieneasecoaching.com Find out more about Karen at https://www.karenruthshock.com Honoring the Journey is hosted, produced and edited by Leslie Nease and the artwork for the show is also created by Leslie Nease. Interested in working with Leslie as your Life/Faith Transitions Coach? Check out her website and learn more about what she offers! https://www.leslieneasecoaching.com If you'd like to be a part of the Honoring the Journey Team as a Patreon Supporter, please check it out at this link ! If you are looking for community as you deconstruct or just a place to go and enjoy the company of people who are seekers, learners and who are looking to connect with the Divine without religious baggage, please join the Private Facebook Community ! Leslie is very passionate about connection and community, so if that sounds like you, please come join us!

Honoring Esther Goetz from Deconstructing Mamas' Journey

Honoring Esther Goetz from Deconstructing Mamas' Journey

You can hear more from Esther on her podcast where she co-hosts with Lizz Enns Petters. Deconstructing Mamas is available where podcasts are found, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify and iHeart. You can also find Esther on the Deconstructing Mamas Instagram Page. There is also a private Facebook Page for Deconstructing Mamas that you can join through their Patreon. Esther is also on Instagram as MomsofBigs and EsthertheDollyMama You can find out more about all Esther offers on her website at www.estherjoygoetz.com. Thank you, Esther, for sharing your journey with us today! Honoring the Journey is hosted, produced and edited by Leslie Nease and the artwork for the show is also created by Leslie Nease. Interested in working with Leslie as your Life/Faith Transitions Coach? Check out her website and learn more about what she offers! https://www.leslieneasecoaching.com If you'd like to be a part of the Honoring the Journey Team as a Patreon Supporter, please check it out at this link ! If you are looking for community as you deconstruct or just a place to go and enjoy the company of people who are seekers, learners and who are looking to connect with the Divine without religious baggage, please join the Private Facebook Community ! Leslie is very passionate about connection and community, so if that sounds like you, please come join us!

Honoring Jim Palmer's Journey

Honoring Jim Palmer's Journey

You can find Jim Palmer online at these links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jimpalmerauthor/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimpalmer_12/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jimpalmerauthor Website: https://www.jimpalmerauthor.com Substack: https://www.jimpalmerauthor.substack.com Find his books on Amazon ! Honoring the Journey is hosted, produced and edited by Leslie Nease and the artwork for the show is also created by Leslie Nease. Interested in working with Leslie as your Life/Faith Transitions Coach? Check out her website and learn more about what she offers! https://www.leslieneasecoaching.com If you'd like to be a part of the Honoring the Journey Team as a Patreon Supporter, please check it out at this link ! If you are looking for community as you deconstruct or just a place to go and enjoy the company of people who are seekers, learners and who are looking to connect with the Divine without religious baggage, please join the Private Facebook Community ! Leslie is very passionate about connection and community, so if that sounds like you, please come join us!

Honoring Lizz Enns Petters' Journey/Deconstruction & Mental Health

Honoring Lizz Enns Petters' Journey/Deconstruction & Mental Health

Want to know more about our guest today? Find out more here! Find Lizz online at her website, www.elizabethpetters.com. She's also on Facebook and Instagram ! You can find her posting on her Deconstructing Mamas Instagram Page , as well. And the website of the podcast is here! Thanks so much for joining us, Lizz! Honoring the Journey is hosted, produced and edited by Leslie Nease and the artwork for the show is also created by Leslie Nease. Interested in working with Leslie as your Life/Faith Transitions Coach? Check out her website and learn more about what she offers! https://www.leslieneasecoaching.com If you'd like to be a part of the Honoring the Journey Team as a Patreon Supporter, please check it out at this link ! If you are looking for community as you deconstruct or just a place to go and enjoy the company of people who are seekers, learners and who are looking to connect with the Divine without religious baggage, please join the Private Facebook Community ! Leslie is very passionate about connection and community, so if that sounds like you, please come join us!

Honoring Lizz Enns Petters' Journey/Deconstruction & Anxiety

Honoring Lizz Enns Petters' Journey/Deconstruction & Anxiety

Want to know more about our guest today? Find out more here! Find Lizz online at her website, www.elizabethpetters.com. She's also on Facebook and Instagram ! You can find her posting on her Deconstructing Mamas Instagram Page , as well. And the website of the podcast is here! Thanks so much for joining us, Lizz! Honoring the Journey is co-hosted by Leslie Nease and Karen Shock, produced and edited by Leslie Nease and the artwork for the show is also created by Leslie Nease. If you are looking for community as you deconstruct or just a place to go and enjoy the company of people who are seekers, learners and who are looking to connect with the Divine without religious baggage, please join our Private Facebook Community! We will also do live shows and events through this page. Both Leslie and Karen are very passionate about connection and community, so look for some retreats in the future, as well!

Honoring Jonathan Foster's Journey: Indigo: The Color of Grief

Honoring Jonathan Foster's Journey: Indigo: The Color of Grief

Here is where you can find Jonathan online: web: jonathanfosteronline.com fb: jonathan foster substack: jonathan_foster tiktok: jonathanunderscorefoster podcast: jonathan_foster book: Indigo: The Color of Grief on Amazon Honoring the Journey is hosted, produced and edited by Leslie Nease and the artwork for the show is also created by Leslie Nease. Interested in working with Leslie as your Life/Faith Transitions Coach? Check out her website and learn more about what she offers! https://www.leslieneasecoaching.com If you'd like to be a part of the Honoring the Journey Team as a Patreon Supporter, please check it out at this link ! If you are looking for community as you deconstruct or just a place to go and enjoy the company of people who are seekers, learners and who are looking to connect with the Divine without religious baggage, please join the Private Facebook Community ! Leslie is very passionate about connection and community, so if that sounds like you, please come join us!

Omar Zaheer from Survivor 42 Discusses His Life Journey

Omar Zaheer from Survivor 42 Discusses His Life Journey

Omar Zaheer was a contestant on Survivor 42 in the fall of 2022. You can find his season on Paramount Plus! Omar is on Twitter and Instagram , if you'd like to follow him! Honoring the Journey is hosted, produced and edited by Leslie Nease and the artwork for the show is also created by Leslie Nease. Interested in working with Leslie as your Life/Faith Transitions Coach? Check out her website and learn more about what she offers! https://www.leslieneasecoaching.com If you'd like to be a part of the Honoring the Journey Team as a Patreon Supporter, please check it out at this link ! If you are looking for community as you deconstruct or just a place to go and enjoy the company of people who are seekers, learners and who are looking to connect with the Divine without religious baggage, please join the Private Facebook Community ! Leslie is very passionate about connection and community, so if that sounds like you, please come join us!

Honoring Heather Hamilton's Journey: Returning to Eden

Honoring Heather Hamilton's Journey: Returning to Eden

Heather's book, Returning to Eden reexamines the Bible stories of childhood and opens them up as symbolic maps into the inner world. Stories like Jonah and the Whale, the Parting of the Red Sea, Noah's Ark, and the Virgin Birth are illuminated with penetrating depth and intellectual integrity. Faith is no longer a white-knuckled grip on implausible beliefs, but a relaxation into a deep inner knowing. You may be surprised to find yourself reinvigorated and enlightened by stories you thought you knew inside and out. Returning to Eden has the potential to cultivate a renaissance of wonder and curiosity for anyone from the most seasoned Christians to the most committed atheists, and everyone in between. To learn more about Heather and her journey, please visit her website: www.returningtoeden.com. Honoring the Journey is hosted, produced and edited by Leslie Nease and the artwork for the show is also created by Leslie Nease. Interested in working with Leslie as your Life/Faith Transitions Coach? Check out her website and learn more about what she offers! https://www.leslieneasecoaching.com If you'd like to be a part of the Honoring the Journey Team as a Patreon Supporter, please check it out at this link ! If you are looking for community as you deconstruct or just a place to go and enjoy the company of people who are seekers, learners and who are looking to connect with the Divine without religious baggage, please join the Private Facebook Community ! Leslie is very passionate about connection and community, so if that sounds like you, please come join us!

Honoring Rachel Wunderli's Journey: Deconstructing Mormonism & Evangelicalism

Honoring Rachel Wunderli's Journey: Deconstructing Mormonism & Evangelicalism

This is the final episode of Season 1! We will be back with more awesome content on April 22, 2024! You can find and follow Rachel Wunderli on TikTok and Instagram. She is working on a podcast that will be out soon! Once it goes live, I will make sure you know all about it. If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, please reach out and dial 988, the National Suicide Hotline. Honoring the Journey is hosted, produced and edited by Leslie Nease and the artwork for the show is also created by Leslie Nease. Interested in working with Leslie as your Life/Faith Transitions Coach? Check out her website and learn more about what she offers! https://www.leslieneasecoaching.com If you'd like to be a part of the Honoring the Journey Team as a Patreon Supporter, please check it out at this link ! If you are looking for community as you deconstruct or just a place to go and enjoy the company of people who are seekers, learners and who are looking to connect with the Divine without religious baggage, please join the Private Facebook Community ! Leslie is very passionate about connection and community, so if that sounds like you, please come join us!

Honoring Angela Herrington's Journey: Deconstructing Your Faith Without Losing Yourself

Honoring Angela Herrington's Journey: Deconstructing Your Faith Without Losing Yourself

Angela Herrington joins us to share her journey from Evangelicalism to now Author and Deconstruction Coach. Her kind heart and desire to help others through the difficult journey of deconstruction shows up in everything she does. In this episode, she chats about her own, personal journey and shares deep insights into things she has learned along the way. You are gonna love her! Angela can be found at www.angelajherrington.com. She offers deconstruction coaching and is an author, writer and speaker. Her latest book, Deconstructing Your Faith without Losing Yourself is now available on Amazon here. ********* Are you looking for community in a safe space as you deconstruct or experience a shift in your faith? Leslie is now offering a 6-week Group Coaching/Support Group called Religious Rehab ! It all starts May 15, 2024! Find out how to register HERE ! Want to join Leslie at Theology Beer Camp? She'd love to connect with you there! The fun starts October 17-19 in Denver, CO! When you register, use the code JOURNEY2024 (all caps, so spaces!) and you'll get $25 off the registration fee! Here is all the info for you: THEOLOGY BEER CAMP. Honoring the Journey is hosted, produced and edited by Leslie Nease and the artwork for the show is also created by Leslie Nease. Interested in working with Leslie as your Life/Faith Transitions Coach? Check out her website and learn more about what she offers! https://www.leslieneasecoaching.com If you'd like to be a part of the Honoring the Journey Team as a Patreon Supporter, please check it out at this link ! If you are looking for community as you deconstruct or just a place to go and enjoy the company of people who are seekers, learners and who are looking to connect with the Divine without religious baggage, please join the Private Facebook Community ! Leslie is very passionate about connection and community, so if that sounds like you, please come join us!

Deconstructing Hell: Honoring Chad Bahl's Journey

Deconstructing Hell: Honoring Chad Bahl's Journey

Today we tackle the very hot topic (no pun intended) of the doctrine of Hell. Chad Bahl is a theologian, a writer, and a guy who was never afraid to ask the tough questions. Chad openly and honestly shares his deconstruction journey and his desire to connect with God on a deeper level, and it also gives incredible insights into the things he discovered on his journey of deconstructing the doctrine of hell. If you have ever questioned this doctrine, this episode is definitely for you! Chad's book, Deconstructing Hell, can be found here. You can find Chad online on Facebook and Instagram. He is studying Open and Relational Theology through Northwind Theological Seminary , where he is working toward his Master's Degree. If you'd like to join Leslie at Theology Beer Camp, make sure you get your tickets! The fun is October 17-19, 2024. You can use the code JOURNEY2024 and get $25 the registration fee!! Here is the link to register! Honoring the Journey is hosted, produced and edited by Leslie Nease and the artwork for the show is also created by Leslie Nease. Interested in working with Leslie as your Life/Faith Transitions Coach? Check out her website and learn more about what she offers! https://www.leslieneasecoaching.com If you'd like to be a part of the Honoring the Journey Team as a Patreon Supporter, please check it out at this link ! If you are looking for community as you deconstruct or just a place to go and enjoy the company of people who are seekers, learners and who are looking to connect with the Divine without religious baggage, please join the Private Facebook Community ! Leslie is very passionate about connection and community, so if that sounds like you, please come join us!

Open & Relational Theology: Honoring Thomas Jay Oord's Journey

Open & Relational Theology: Honoring Thomas Jay Oord's Journey

This episode is jam-packed with such great conversation! Thomas Jay Oord spent some time sharing his journey, his thoughts on God, Love, Theology and his thoughts about Deconstruction and how to navigate it. He recently had a book come out called God After Deconstruction, and this book is like a field guide for deconstructing! You're gonna want to listen to this one TWICE! Tom will be at ORTCON24 in July and Theology Beer Camp in October if you'd like to hear him speak and meet him in person. To learn more about how to register for ORTCON24, please visit this website. To register for Theology Beer Camp (using code JOURNEY2024 to save $25!), visit this website. To get a copy of Tom's new book with Tripp Fuller, God After Deconstruction, click here. To get a copy of Tom's book God Can't, click here. To get a copy of Tom's book Open and Relational Theology, click here. Honoring the Journey is hosted, produced and edited by Leslie Nease and the artwork for the show is also created by Leslie Nease. Interested in working with Leslie as your Life/Faith Transitions Coach? Check out her website and learn more about what she offers! https://www.leslieneasecoaching.com If you'd like to be a part of the Honoring the Journey Team as a Patreon Supporter, please check it out at this link ! If you are looking for community as you deconstruct or just a place to go and enjoy the company of people who are seekers, learners and who are looking to connect with the Divine without religious baggage, please join the Private Facebook Community ! Leslie is very passionate about connection and community, so if that sounds like you, please come join us!

Q&A Special Episode with Leslie and Rachel

Q&A Special Episode with Leslie and Rachel

Today, Leslie invited Rachel Wunderli back to be her guest in a special Q&A episode!They tackle questions like: What are some spiritual practices you do these days to feel connected to God? Do you believe the Bible to truly be God’s Word and worthy of living out? What do you do if you stand before God in the end and he says you got it all wrong? What are your thoughts on tough love? What do you think about death and the afterlife? And SO much more! This episode is chock full of vulnerability, honest opinions and ideas worth exploring. RELIGIOUS REHAB starts THIS WEDNESDAY! This is a 6-week Group Coaching Support Group for those who are going through a faith transition, who are deconstructing or just have questions and need to sort through them. The group will be facilitated by Leslie Nease, Life & Faith Transitions Coach. Find out more about how to register today at THIS LINK. Theology Beer Camp is coming up October 17-19! Leslie will be there and she'd love to see you there! If you want more information, check out THIS LINK and use the code JOURNEY2024 for a $25 discount off your registration fee!! Honoring the Journey is hosted, produced and edited by Leslie Nease and the artwork for the show is also created by Leslie Nease. Interested in working with Leslie as your Life/Faith Transitions Coach? Check out her website and learn more about what she offers! https://www.leslieneasecoaching.com If you'd like to be a part of the Honoring the Journey Team as a Patreon Supporter, please check it out at this link ! If you are looking for community as you deconstruct or just a place to go and enjoy the company of people who are seekers, learners and who are looking to connect with the Divine without religious baggage, please join the Private Facebook Community ! Leslie is very passionate about connection and community, so if that sounds like you, please come join us!

Breaking Bad Faith: Honoring Michael Camp's Journey

Breaking Bad Faith: Honoring Michael Camp's Journey

Michael Camp was an Evangelical Missionary in Africa for seven years and fully immersed and devoted to his beliefs. After a crisis of faith and some serious doubts, he began deconstructing about 20 years ago. Today, Michael has written books, hosts and produces a podcast called Spiritual Brewpub and helps others through deconstruction with his Coaching business. One of Michael's biggest passions is helping people understand that Jesus' message was not a retributive one, but a loving and kind, yet firm message of acceptance and love. His passion is to help others develop a healthy, deep spirituality without violence and fear that is so prevalent in so many Evangelical spaces. You can find his book, Breaking Bad Faith, on Amazon. Find out more about Michael and his podcast, Spiritual Brewpub here. To get on the waitlist for this Fall's Religious Rehab, please email Leslie at leslienease@gmail.com ! To donate to Leslie's fundraiser for The New Evangelicals , please click here ! Want to meet up with Leslie at Theology Beer Camp in October? You can save $25 off the registration by using the code JOURNEY2024! And if you sign up before June 1, you can also save an extra $50. After that, the price goes up. Here is a link to secure your reservation! Honoring the Journey is hosted, produced and edited by Leslie Nease and the artwork for the show is also created by Leslie Nease. Interested in working with Leslie as your Life/Faith Transitions Coach? Check out her website and learn more about what she offers! https://www.leslieneasecoaching.com If you'd like to be a part of the Honoring the Journey Team as a Patreon Supporter, please check it out at this link ! If you are looking for community as you deconstruct or just a place to go and enjoy the company of people who are seekers, learners and who are looking to connect with the Divine without religious baggage, please join the Private Facebook Community ! Leslie is very passionate about connection and community, so if that sounds like you, please come join us!

The New Evangelicals: Honoring Tim & Sarah Whitaker's Journey

The New Evangelicals: Honoring Tim & Sarah Whitaker's Journey

Today we honor the journey of Tim and Sarah Whitaker! Tim started The New Evangelicals back in 2020 and Sarah is his wife, who has been a real encouragement to him along the way (and sometimes she makes appearances on TNE videos). I wanted to hear their journey together as a couple going through deconstruction. Their story is one that I think we can all learn from, as they weren't always on the same page theologically; however, their marriage not only survived, but thrived! If you are someone who may not be on the same page as your spouse when it comes to theology, this is a must listen! If you want to help me raise money for The New Evangelicals, here is a link to do so: Over the Edge Celebrity Weekend for The New Evangelicals To learn more about The New Evangelicals, you can visit their website ! To listen to the TNE Podcast, click here. To watch TNE on YouTube, click here. To register for Theology Beer Camp, click here and use the code JOURNEY2024 to save $25 on the registration fee! The price goes up $50 on June 1, so register now to save up to $75 with the code! To leave a voicemail for Leslie and Honoring the Journey Podcast, click here ! To get on the waitlist for Religious Rehab coming up THIS FALL, please email Leslie at leslienease@gmail.com and let her know you want to be in the next Religious Rehab Group Coaching Experience. To learn more about Leslie's Life & Faith Transitions Coaching, visit her website at www.leslieneasecoaching.com. Honoring the Journey is hosted, produced and edited by Leslie Nease and the artwork for the show is also created by Leslie Nease. Interested in working with Leslie as your Life/Faith Transitions Coach? Check out her website and learn more about what she offers! https://www.leslieneasecoaching.com If you'd like to be a part of the Honoring the Journey Team as a Patreon Supporter, please check it out at this link ! If you are looking for community as you deconstruct or just a place to go and enjoy the company of people who are seekers, learners and who are looking to connect with the Divine without religious baggage, please join the Private Facebook Community ! Leslie is very passionate about connection and community, so if that sounds like you, please come join us!

Into the Gray: Honoring Benjamin Cremer's Journey

Into the Gray: Honoring Benjamin Cremer's Journey

Today, we honor the journey of Benjamin Cremer (Ben), a Wesleyan Pastor, Theologian, and Writer who makes a few waves on social media with his posts that admonish the church to lean into the way of Jesus with compassion, kindness, and love while also leaning away from political power, control and judgment. It's a message that goes against the flow in today's church, but it's a message that is desperately needed. It's not every day a guest brings me to tears, but Ben managed to do it in this episode! To listen to and subscribe to his NEW Podcast "Into the Gray", click here ! Click to follow Ben on TWITTER (X) , Instagram or Facebook. You can subscribe to his newsletter, Into the Gray, by clicking here. To register for Theology Beer Camp, click here and use the code JOURNEY2024 to save $25! To help me support The New Evangelicals for my December Fundraiser with Celebrity Weekend Over the Edge, click here ! If you are interested in learning more about my Life & Faith Transition Coaching or if you just want to read my blog or learn more about what I do, please visit my website at www.leslieneasecoaching.com. I would love to work with you! Honoring the Journey is hosted, produced and edited by Leslie Nease and the artwork for the show is also created by Leslie Nease. Interested in working with Leslie as your Life/Faith Transitions Coach? Check out her website and learn more about what she offers! https://www.leslieneasecoaching.com If you'd like to be a part of the Honoring the Journey Team as a Patreon Supporter, please check it out at this link ! If you are looking for community as you deconstruct or just a place to go and enjoy the company of people who are seekers, learners and who are looking to connect with the Divine without religious baggage, please join the Private Facebook Community ! Leslie is very passionate about connection and community, so if that sounds like you, please come join us!

This is Not Church: Honoring Jon Turney's Journey

This is Not Church: Honoring Jon Turney's Journey

Today we honor the journey of Jon Turney, Co-Host of This is Not Church Podcast and author of the new book RJ the Astronaut ! His journey is one of deconstruction that led to reconstruction and re-entry into church and ministry and then deconstructing it all again. Such a relatable and powerful journey! We also talk about why he wrote the book RJ the Astronaut and how the book has helped him sort through a lot of what he's learned on his life and faith journey. Join us on the "Turney Journey" (sorry, I couldn't help myself!) haha If you'd like to save $50 on your registration for Theology Beer Camp, when you register, use code JOURNEY2024! I'd love to see you there. Find out more here: Theology Beer Camp. Help me raise money for The New Evangelicals here ! Leave me a voicemail here for Honoring the Journey! Honoring the Journey is hosted, produced and edited by Leslie Nease and the artwork for the show is also created by Leslie Nease. Interested in working with Leslie as your Life/Faith Transitions Coach? Check out her website and learn more about what she offers! https://www.leslieneasecoaching.com If you'd like to be a part of the Honoring the Journey Team as a Patreon Supporter, please check it out at this link ! If you are looking for community as you deconstruct or just a place to go and enjoy the company of people who are seekers, learners and who are looking to connect with the Divine without religious baggage, please join the Private Facebook Community ! Leslie is very passionate about connection and community, so if that sounds like you, please come join us!

Chit Chat with Kellie: Honoring the Journey of Kellie Strickland

Chit Chat with Kellie: Honoring the Journey of Kellie Strickland

Maybe you've seen Kellie Strickland on the internet giving great advice for those going through Religious Trauma on her Instagram or TikTok under the name "chitchatwithkellie"? Well, today we honor her journey! Kellie is a Religious Trauma Recovery Coach after spending most of her life deep in Evangelicalism. Her heart to help others shines through in everything she does and her deep love for others is palpable. I am excited to share her journey with you! Here is Kellie's Linktree so you can find her online and connect with her! Kellie will be joining me at Theology Beer Camp! If you'd like to register, make sure you use the code JOURNEY2024! You'll save $50 off the registration fee. :) Here is the link to register: https://homebrewedchristianity.lpages.co/theology-beer-camp-24/ Want to leave a voicemail for me here on Honoring the Journey Podcast? Click here ! Find out more about Life & Faith Transitions Coaching and Religious Rehab on my website. Click here ! Honoring the Journey is hosted, produced and edited by Leslie Nease and the artwork for the show is also created by Leslie Nease. Interested in working with Leslie as your Life/Faith Transitions Coach? Check out her website and learn more about what she offers! https://www.leslieneasecoaching.com If you'd like to be a part of the Honoring the Journey Team as a Patreon Supporter, please check it out at this link ! If you are looking for community as you deconstruct or just a place to go and enjoy the company of people who are seekers, learners and who are looking to connect with the Divine without religious baggage, please join the Private Facebook Community ! Leslie is very passionate about connection and community, so if that sounds like you, please come join us!

Wisdom of Hobbits: Honoring the Journey of Matthew Distefano

Wisdom of Hobbits: Honoring the Journey of Matthew Distefano

Matthew Distefano kicks off QUOIR WEEK on Honoring the Journey by sharing his faith and life journey with us! Matthew is the co-owner of Quoir Publishing and is an award winning author of several books. He also co-hosts Heretic Happy Hour, a Quoircast Podcast, with Keith Giles and many other guest co-hosts. Matthew shares his journey through evangelicalism and deconstruction with vulnerability and authenticity. He also shares the things he has learned along the way and gives insight into his books that are inspired by many of the writings of Tolkien! This is a really fun interview! Find out more about Matthew and his books here ! Find Matthew on Patheos here ! Matthew is also on Instagram , Facebook and TikTok. ****** Learn more about Religious Rehab here ! Our Fall RR Group Coaching Experience is now forming a waitlist! Just email Leslie at lesienease@gmail.com to let her know you want to be a part of it! If you think you might be interested in scheduling a free coaching consultation with Leslie, click here to find out more! Register for Theology Beer Camp and make sure you use code JOURNEY2024 to save $50 on the registration fee! Honoring the Journey is hosted, produced and edited by Leslie Nease and the artwork for the show is also created by Leslie Nease. Interested in working with Leslie as your Life/Faith Transitions Coach? Check out her website and learn more about what she offers! https://www.leslieneasecoaching.com If you'd like to be a part of the Honoring the Journey Team as a Patreon Supporter, please check it out at this link ! If you are looking for community as you deconstruct or just a place to go and enjoy the company of people who are seekers, learners and who are looking to connect with the Divine without religious baggage, please join the Private Facebook Community ! Leslie is very passionate about connection and community, so if that sounds like you, please come join us!

So Eden Sank to Grief: Honoring the Journey of Eric Reitan

So Eden Sank to Grief: Honoring the Journey of Eric Reitan

Day Two of QUOIR WEEK here on Honoring the Journey features Quoir Author, Eric Reitan, whose book Eden Sank to Grief came out in February! Eric discusses his book, the inspiration behind it, and his incredible deconstruction journey in this episode. He is a philosophy professor, a writer and an incredible story teller. You are going to love learning more about his life and faith journey! Get your hands on Eric's book, So Eden Sank to Grief, by clicking here ! You can find Eric on Twitter (X) , Facebook , and Instagram. Find out more about Quoir Publishing here ! Join The Quoirlings on Facebook! Find out more about Leslie Nease Coaching here. Sign up for Theology Beer Camp and save $50 with code JOURNEY2024! Honoring the Journey is hosted, produced and edited by Leslie Nease and the artwork for the show is also created by Leslie Nease. Interested in working with Leslie as your Life/Faith Transitions Coach? Check out her website and learn more about what she offers! https://www.leslieneasecoaching.com If you'd like to be a part of the Honoring the Journey Team as a Patreon Supporter, please check it out at this link ! If you are looking for community as you deconstruct or just a place to go and enjoy the company of people who are seekers, learners and who are looking to connect with the Divine without religious baggage, please join the Private Facebook Community ! Leslie is very passionate about connection and community, so if that sounds like you, please come join us!

A New Way of Seeing: Honoring the Journey of Pierce Marks

A New Way of Seeing: Honoring the Journey of Pierce Marks

Day 3 of QUOIR WEEK on Honoring the Journey features Quoir Author, Pierce Marks. Pierce is the author of A New Way of Seeing: Meaning of Life and the Christian Vision of Nature. He is not only an author, but also a philosopher and artist and deep thinker. He has had an incredible journey out of evangelicalism, and now is happily planted in an Eastern Orthodox Church. He craves liturgy, tradition and authenticity in his religion. His journey shows us all how important it is for an artistic philosopher to find meaning and connection in God and nature! It's quite beautiful. Enjoy the journey, friends! Pierce's book, A New Way of Seeing: Meaning of Life and the Christian Vision of Nature, can be found here. Find Pierce on Facebook. To find out more about Religious Rehab , the Group Coaching Experience, with Leslie Nease, click here. Register for Theology Beer Camp and use code JOURNEY2024 to save $50! Learn more about Quoir Publishing here ! Join The Quoirlings on Facebook here ! Honoring the Journey is hosted, produced and edited by Leslie Nease and the artwork for the show is also created by Leslie Nease. Interested in working with Leslie as your Life/Faith Transitions Coach? Check out her website and learn more about what she offers! https://www.leslieneasecoaching.com If you'd like to be a part of the Honoring the Journey Team as a Patreon Supporter, please check it out at this link ! If you are looking for community as you deconstruct or just a place to go and enjoy the company of people who are seekers, learners and who are looking to connect with the Divine without religious baggage, please join the Private Facebook Community ! Leslie is very passionate about connection and community, so if that sounds like you, please come join us!

A Glimpse Into the Afterlife: Honoring the Journey of Brandy Anderson

A Glimpse Into the Afterlife: Honoring the Journey of Brandy Anderson

It's Day FOUR of Quoir Week here on Honoring the Journey and today we meet Quoir Author, Brandy Anderson. In her new book, Through the Veil: A Glimpse into the Afterlife, Brandy shares insights concerning what happens when we die and how that should impact the way we live life now. In today's podcast and in her book, Brandy sheds new light on many traditional spiritual beliefs including karma, the meaning of life, and reincarnation. This episode will definitely stretch you and give you a brand new perspective to consider! To pick up Brandy's new book, Through the Veil: A Glimpse Into the Afterlife , click here ! Learn more about Brandy, including how to follow her on social media, on her website: https://brandyanderson.net/ Learn more about Quoir Publishing here ! Honoring the Journey is hosted, produced and edited by Leslie Nease and the artwork for the show is also created by Leslie Nease. Interested in working with Leslie as your Life/Faith Transitions Coach? Check out her website and learn more about what she offers! https://www.leslieneasecoaching.com If you'd like to be a part of the Honoring the Journey Team as a Patreon Supporter, please check it out at this link ! If you are looking for community as you deconstruct or just a place to go and enjoy the company of people who are seekers, learners and who are looking to connect with the Divine without religious baggage, please join the Private Facebook Community ! Leslie is very passionate about connection and community, so if that sounds like you, please come join us!

Honoring Your Questions! Special Q&A Episode with Special Guest Rachel Wunderli

Honoring Your Questions! Special Q&A Episode with Special Guest Rachel Wunderli

Our final day of QUOIR WEEK on Honoring the Journey is a special Q&A episode with Leslie’s friend, Rachel Wunderli. They tackle questions like: How do you find your purpose now that you’re deconstructing? How do you find community? What are you going to do for weddings or funerals if you’re not in church? Why do you talk about deconstruction so much? Also, Leslie reads the Introduction from her new book, Honoring the Journey: The Deconstruction of Sister Christian , due out at the end of this year with Quoir Publishing! Find Rachel on TikTok or Instagram ! Join Leslie at Theology Beer Camp and use code JOURNEY2024 to save $50! Email Leslie at leslienease@gmail.com to let her know if you're interested in being on the waitlist for the Group Coaching Experience this fall called Religious Rehab! Find out more about Quoir Publishing ! Honoring the Journey is hosted, produced and edited by Leslie Nease and the artwork for the show is also created by Leslie Nease. Interested in working with Leslie as your Life/Faith Transitions Coach? Check out her website and learn more about what she offers! https://www.leslieneasecoaching.com If you'd like to be a part of the Honoring the Journey Team as a Patreon Supporter, please check it out at this link ! If you are looking for community as you deconstruct or just a place to go and enjoy the company of people who are seekers, learners and who are looking to connect with the Divine without religious baggage, please join the Private Facebook Community ! Leslie is very passionate about connection and community, so if that sounds like you, please come join us!

Finding My Way to Social Justice: Honoring the Journey of Stephen Knight

Finding My Way to Social Justice: Honoring the Journey of Stephen Knight

Stephen Knight (known on the internet as Knightopia) is not afraid to speak up for the least of these. His heart for the marginalized, his love for his fellow humans and his desire to see social justice in the world fuels him each day. His journey from working in a conservative mission organization, the Billy Graham Association and now fighting for the rights of human begins with Just Leadership USA is relatable, powerful and shows that our journeys are all very complex and important to get us where we are today! You can find Stephen online under the name "Knightopia" on TikTok and Instagram. But you won't find him on X (Twitter) because they suspended his account. (lol) Stephen will be at The Wild Goose Festival this month in NC! If you're up for a great time with great music, speakers and events, make sure you check it out! If you're interested in Religious Rehab , let Leslie know you want to be on the wait list for the fall Group Coaching Experience! Honoring the Journey is hosted, produced and edited by Leslie Nease and the artwork for the show is also created by Leslie Nease. Interested in working with Leslie as your Life/Faith Transitions Coach? Check out her website and learn more about what she offers! https://www.leslieneasecoaching.com If you'd like to be a part of the Honoring the Journey Team as a Patreon Supporter, please check it out at this link ! If you are looking for community as you deconstruct or just a place to go and enjoy the company of people who are seekers, learners and who are looking to connect with the Divine without religious baggage, please join the Private Facebook Community ! Leslie is very passionate about connection and community, so if that sounds like you, please come join us!

Deconstructing Christian Nationalism: Honoring the Journey of April Ajoy

Deconstructing Christian Nationalism: Honoring the Journey of April Ajoy

April Ajoy was a worship leader and Christian Nationalist (she even wrote a song about it) for most of her life, until a few years back when she began deconstructing her theological beliefs. Now she is a content creator, podcaster, and author of a book called Star Spangled Jesus: Leaving Christian Nationalism and Finding a True Faith due out in October! Her journey is one of incredible twists and turns and she has been keeping her sense of humor through it all. You're going to love hearing her incredible journey! You can find April on TikTok , Instagram , and Facebook. She is also the co-host of the weekend wrap up with Tim at The New Evangelicals. Join us at Theology Beer Camp in October and use code JOURNEY2024 to save $50 on registration! Shoot Leslie an email and let her know you want to be on the waitlist for Religious Rehab ! This group coaching experience starts in the fall and she will be sending an email out to those who are on the waitlist on August 15 with more details. Find out more about one-on-one coaching at Leslie's Website, www.leslieneasecoaching.com. Honoring the Journey is hosted, produced and edited by Leslie Nease and the artwork for the show is also created by Leslie Nease. Interested in working with Leslie as your Life/Faith Transitions Coach? Check out her website and learn more about what she offers! https://www.leslieneasecoaching.com If you'd like to be a part of the Honoring the Journey Team as a Patreon Supporter, please check it out at this link ! If you are looking for community as you deconstruct or just a place to go and enjoy the company of people who are seekers, learners and who are looking to connect with the Divine without religious baggage, please join the Private Facebook Community ! Leslie is very passionate about connection and community, so if that sounds like you, please come join us!

Homebrewed Christianity: Honoring the Journey of Tripp Fuller

Homebrewed Christianity: Honoring the Journey of Tripp Fuller

Come honor the journey of Tripp Fuller with us today! Tripp is a self-proclaimed "Theology Nerd" but he's so much more! He is an Open and Relational Theologian, Author of several books, including co-author with Tom Oord of the new book God After Deconstruction , and he's the one who started Theology Beer Camp several years ago! His journey has been one of absolute curiosity, questioning and finding peace with his faith while also helping countless others along the way. Oh...and apparently, he made a movie?! Listen and learn all about it! Want to learn more about Tripp? Check out his website ! Listen to Tripp's podcast, Homebrewed Christianity. Want to check out his movie, Return to Edmond? Here it is right here ! Meet Tripp at Theology Beer Camp October 17-19! Here is the link to register ! And make sure you use code JOURNEY2024 to save $50 off the registration fee! Let Leslie know if you want to be on the Wait List for Religious Rehab, a Group Coaching Experience for those going through Deconstruction! Find out more here ! And send Leslie an email at leslienease@gmail.com to let her know if you'd like to be on the Wait List! Honoring the Journey is hosted, produced and edited by Leslie Nease and the artwork for the show is also created by Leslie Nease. Interested in working with Leslie as your Life/Faith Transitions Coach? Check out her website and learn more about what she offers! https://www.leslieneasecoaching.com If you'd like to be a part of the Honoring the Journey Team as a Patreon Supporter, please check it out at this link ! If you are looking for community as you deconstruct or just a place to go and enjoy the company of people who are seekers, learners and who are looking to connect with the Divine without religious baggage, please join the Private Facebook Community ! Leslie is very passionate about connection and community, so if that sounds like you, please come join us!

Journey to Shalom: Finding Healing in Sacred Stories with Molly LaCroix

Journey to Shalom: Finding Healing in Sacred Stories with Molly LaCroix

Molly LaCroix is a Marriage & Family Therapist and utilizes the IFS (Internal Family Systems) model in her work. In this episode, she shares her journey, why she thinks our personal stories are so sacred, and gives us a peek into the complexities of religious trauma and what it looks like to use the IFS model in therapy. A fascinating and powerful interview you won't want to miss! You can learn more about Molly and her work at her website, www.mollylacroix.com. There, you will find her substack, her books, her resources and her social media! If you want to leave a voicemail for Honoring the Journey, just click here ! To get on the waitlist for this Fall's Religious Rehab, please email Leslie at leslienease@gmail.com ! To donate to Leslie's fundraiser for The New Evangelicals , please click here ! Want to meet up with Leslie at Theology Beer Camp in October? You can save $50 off the registration by using the code JOURNEY2024! Here is a link to secure your reservation! Honoring the Journey is hosted, produced and edited by Leslie Nease and the artwork for the show is also created by Leslie Nease. Interested in working with Leslie as your Life/Faith Transitions Coach? Check out her website and learn more about what she offers! https://www.leslieneasecoaching.com If you'd like to be a part of the Honoring the Journey Team as a Patreon Supporter, please check it out at this link ! If you are looking for community as you deconstruct or just a place to go and enjoy the company of people who are seekers, learners and who are looking to connect with the Divine without religious baggage, please join the Private Facebook Community ! Leslie is very passionate about connection and community, so if that sounds like you, please come join us!

Holy Heretics: Honoring the Journey of Gary Alan Taylor

Holy Heretics: Honoring the Journey of Gary Alan Taylor

Gary Alan Taylor was very active in ministry for a number of years. He actually worked with Focus on the Family, where he was in charge of touring with The Truth Project (remember that?). But when he began to question some things about his theology, there was a huge shift in his life. He now has a podcast called Holy Heretics , helped found The Sophia Society , and is a writer and speaker in the deconstruction community. His story is so relatable and powerful, friends. I know you will enjoy hearing from him on today's episode! To join Honoring the Journey on Patreon, click here ! Just $5 per month gets you exclusive content, and a monthly meet and greet on Zoom! To be on the waitlist for Religious Rehab , send Leslie an email at LeslieNease@gmail.com and let her know you want to know more about Religious Rehab! This group coaching experience is for those going through deconstruction, looking for connection and a place to share, learn and grow! It's completely confidential and a safe place to process these important things together. Honoring the Journey is hosted, produced and edited by Leslie Nease and the artwork for the show is also created by Leslie Nease. Interested in working with Leslie as your Life/Faith Transitions Coach? Check out her website and learn more about what she offers! https://www.leslieneasecoaching.com If you'd like to be a part of the Honoring the Journey Team as a Patreon Supporter, please check it out at this link ! If you are looking for community as you deconstruct or just a place to go and enjoy the company of people who are seekers, learners and who are looking to connect with the Divine without religious baggage, please join the Private Facebook Community ! Leslie is very passionate about connection and community, so if that sounds like you, please come join us!

Honoring the Journey of Religious Scholar, Reza Aslan

Honoring the Journey of Religious Scholar, Reza Aslan

Reza Aslan came to the US when his family fled from Iran when he was 7 years old. He was raised in the Muslim religion, but converted to Christianity in college, then found his way back to his Muslim/Islam roots in his twenties. He has studied religion deeply for years, has written books, has been on podcasts and documentaries about religion and has incredible insights into the purpose and role of religion in our society. His journey is fascinating and he doesn't hold back from sharing with incredible compassion, vulnerability and a true desire to help others find their path. Don't miss this incredible conversation! Find out more about Reza and get his books at his website! www.rezaaslan.com Listen to his podcast with Rainn Wilson, Metaphysical Milkshake, here! ******************** Sign up for Leslie's next Religious Rehab Group Coaching Experience here! Register for Theology Beer Camp, using code JOURNEY2024 to save $50 here! Honoring the Journey is hosted, produced and edited by Leslie Nease and the artwork for the show is also created by Leslie Nease. Interested in working with Leslie as your Life/Faith Transitions Coach? Check out her website and learn more about what she offers! https://www.leslieneasecoaching.com If you'd like to be a part of the Honoring the Journey Team as a Patreon Supporter, please check it out at this link ! If you are looking for community as you deconstruct or just a place to go and enjoy the company of people who are seekers, learners and who are looking to connect with the Divine without religious baggage, please join the Private Facebook Community ! Leslie is very passionate about connection and community, so if that sounds like you, please come join us!

Healing My Inner Child: Honoring the Journey of Cheydrea

Healing My Inner Child: Honoring the Journey of Cheydrea

Andrea, who uses the pen name Cheydrea (shy-drae-uh), had a childhood filled with instability, neglect and fear. Through the years, she has fully deconstructed her evangelical beliefs and has found tremendous healing in her writing and art. Her poetry reveals her pain in raw and vivid detail. Through courageous and vulnerable self-expression, she has learned to honor her emotions, re-parent herself, and liberate her authentic voice. Her story is one of tremendous resilience and her desire to help others heal is inspiring! Find out more about Cheydrea and get ahold of her book by visiting her website: www.cheydrea.com. ************* To sign up for Leslie's next Religious Rehab Group Coaching Experience, click here ! Theology Beer Camp registration is still open! Save $50 off the registration fee by using code JOURNEY2024. Here is the link to register! Honoring the Journey is hosted, produced and edited by Leslie Nease and the artwork for the show is also created by Leslie Nease. Interested in working with Leslie as your Life/Faith Transitions Coach? Check out her website and learn more about what she offers! https://www.leslieneasecoaching.com If you'd like to be a part of the Honoring the Journey Team as a Patreon Supporter, please check it out at this link ! If you are looking for community as you deconstruct or just a place to go and enjoy the company of people who are seekers, learners and who are looking to connect with the Divine without religious baggage, please join the Private Facebook Community ! Leslie is very passionate about connection and community, so if that sounds like you, please come join us!

The Bible for Normal People: Honoring the Journey of Jared Byas

The Bible for Normal People: Honoring the Journey of Jared Byas

Jared Byas is the co-host of The Bible for Normal People Podcast and he is also a writer, and a former professor of Philosophy and Biblical Studies. In this episode, he shares his journey through deconstruction and his consistently deep desire to know the love and truth of God. He doesn't hold back in offering some of the wisdom he has learned along the way! A fabulous conversation that will leave you with tons of insightful things to consider! Find out more about Jared on his website: https://thebiblefornormalpeople.com/about-jared-byas/ Listen to him and Pete Enns on The Bible for Normal People here! Pick up Jared's newest book, Love Matters More. ******************* Join the new Honoring the Journey Patreon here! Sign up for Theology Beer Camp in October in Denver by visiting this website and use code JOURNEY2024 to save $50! Find out more about the next Religious Rehab by visiting Leslie's website: www.leslieneasecoaching.com Honoring the Journey is hosted, produced and edited by Leslie Nease and the artwork for the show is also created by Leslie Nease. Interested in working with Leslie as your Life/Faith Transitions Coach? Check out her website and learn more about what she offers! https://www.leslieneasecoaching.com If you'd like to be a part of the Honoring the Journey Team as a Patreon Supporter, please check it out at this link ! If you are looking for community as you deconstruct or just a place to go and enjoy the company of people who are seekers, learners and who are looking to connect with the Divine without religious baggage, please join the Private Facebook Community ! Leslie is very passionate about connection and community, so if that sounds like you, please come join us!

Special Survivor China Episode! Honoring the Journey of Sherea Lloyd

Special Survivor China Episode! Honoring the Journey of Sherea Lloyd

Sherea Lloyd was a contestant Leslie met on her season of Survivor: China. Leslie & Sherea have a very special relationship that really developed the few weeks after the game was over for them as they traveled China as roommates. This episode is so much fun! Sherea shares the hardest parts of the show for her, along with her favorite parts, how she got on the show in the first place and what she's up to now. She also shares her faith journey a bit with us. Enjoy! ************ To join the Honoring the Journey Patreon and support this podcast, please click here! To find out more about Theology Beer Camp and to register by using the code JOURNEY2024 to save $50, click here! Honoring the Journey is hosted, produced and edited by Leslie Nease and the artwork for the show is also created by Leslie Nease. Interested in working with Leslie as your Life/Faith Transitions Coach? Check out her website and learn more about what she offers! https://www.leslieneasecoaching.com If you'd like to be a part of the Honoring the Journey Team as a Patreon Supporter, please check it out at this link ! If you are looking for community as you deconstruct or just a place to go and enjoy the company of people who are seekers, learners and who are looking to connect with the Divine without religious baggage, please join the Private Facebook Community ! Leslie is very passionate about connection and community, so if that sounds like you, please come join us!

Broken Outcast: Honoring the Journey of Jay Bakker

Broken Outcast: Honoring the Journey of Jay Bakker

Jay's church, Revolution Gathering, can be found on Instagram , Facebook, YouTube and X(Twitter). You can pick up any of Jay's books on Amazon! Here is a link to do that. Jay's mom, Tammy Faye Bakker, wrote a book he talks about in the interview that I think you should pick up, too! Here is the link for the book, I Gotta Be Me. You can also find Jay's writings on Patheos. ******************* Want to attend Theology Beer Camp? Save $50 on the registration fee with code JOURNEY2024 and you can register at this link ! Would you like to be a Patreon Supporter for Honoring the Journey and help keep the episodes coming? You can do that by clicking here ! Thank you for your support! :) If you'd like to leave a review on Apple, please do! We grow by word of mouth. Click here to leave a review ! Honoring the Journey is hosted, produced and edited by Leslie Nease and the artwork for the show is also created by Leslie Nease. Interested in working with Leslie as your Life/Faith Transitions Coach? Check out her website and learn more about what she offers! https://www.leslieneasecoaching.com If you'd like to be a part of the Honoring the Journey Team as a Patreon Supporter, please check it out at this link ! If you are looking for community as you deconstruct or just a place to go and enjoy the company of people who are seekers, learners and who are looking to connect with the Divine without religious baggage, please join the Private Facebook Community ! Leslie is very passionate about connection and community, so if that sounds like you, please come join us!

Deconstructing Mormonism: Honoring the Journey of Shane Larsen

Deconstructing Mormonism: Honoring the Journey of Shane Larsen

Shane Larsen grew up in the Latter Day Saints faith, but after a faith crisis, he began using critical thinking, asking the tough questions and found himself deconstructing his faith. Now, he wants others who leave the comfort and familiarity of their faith tradition to know that they are not alone. He has a TikTok account called "Shane Deconstructs" where he talks very openly about his faith shift, sometimes in funny ways and sometimes in ways that make one think a little deeper about the things they've been told are true. He shares his journey with openness, vulnerability and a lot of heart. Shane can be found on TikTok at this link ! The podcast Shane talked about, Marriage on a Tightrope, can be found here! The book Shane talked about that made his faith shift begin is called A More Beautiful Question by Warren Berger. This is more of a business book, just fyi. But here are a few more books Shane recommends if you want to improve critical thinking or if you are deconstructing Mormonism: The Magic of Reality by Richard Dawkins Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari The Demon Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark by Carl Sagan The CES Letter: My Search for Answers to my Mormon Doubts No Man Knows My History: the Life of Joseph Smith by Fawn Brodie An Insider's View of Mormon Origins by Grant Palmer Honoring the Journey is hosted, produced and edited by Leslie Nease and the artwork for the show is also created by Leslie Nease. Interested in working with Leslie as your Life/Faith Transitions Coach? Check out her website and learn more about what she offers! https://www.leslieneasecoaching.com If you'd like to be a part of the Honoring the Journey Team as a Patreon Supporter, please check it out at this link ! If you are looking for community as you deconstruct or just a place to go and enjoy the company of people who are seekers, learners and who are looking to connect with the Divine without religious baggage, please join the Private Facebook Community ! Leslie is very passionate about connection and community, so if that sounds like you, please come join us!

The Quest for Truth: Honoring the Journey of Joel Michael Herbert

The Quest for Truth: Honoring the Journey of Joel Michael Herbert

Joel Michael Herbert is an artist, coach, speaker, and musician. Joel opens up about his profound and often challenging journey from growing up in a conservative religious environment to becoming a worship pastor, and eventually deconstructing his faith. Through personal stories and key influences like Brennan Manning, Donald Miller, and Rachel Held Evans, Joel shares how he navigated through doubt, academic scrutiny, and a shifting theological landscape. Together, we discuss the impact of the 2016 election, the ongoing quest for truth, and the importance of holding beliefs loosely. The conversation underscores the complexities of faith, growth, and transformation, offering you a raw and genuine exploration of spiritual evolution. To learn more about Joel's band, The World in Lights, click here ! Joel is all over social media, too! You can search for Joel Michael Herbert on most platforms. You can leave a review by clicking here ! Honoring the Journey is hosted, produced and edited by Leslie Nease and the artwork for the show is also created by Leslie Nease. Interested in working with Leslie as your Life/Faith Transitions Coach? Check out her website and learn more about what she offers! https://www.leslieneasecoaching.com If you'd like to be a part of the Honoring the Journey Team as a Patreon Supporter, please check it out at this link ! If you are looking for community as you deconstruct or just a place to go and enjoy the company of people who are seekers, learners and who are looking to connect with the Divine without religious baggage, please join the Private Facebook Community ! Leslie is very passionate about connection and community, so if that sounds like you, please come join us!

Choosing Love: Honoring the Journey of Susan Cottrell

Choosing Love: Honoring the Journey of Susan Cottrell

In this heartfelt episode, Susan Cottrell, Co-Host of Freedhearts Podcast, shares her personal journey of prioritizing love and acceptance over traditional evangelical beliefs upon her child's coming out as LGBTQ. Susan discuss the challenges faced within the church, the need for adults and children to learn anti-bullying behavior, and the courage it requires to step away from judgmental ideologies. This narrative emphasizes embracing a God much larger than religious confines, valuing authentic relationships, and the dynamic nature of faith and understanding. It encourages viewers to love openly, challenge doctrinal constraints, and see God's love beyond institutional walls. To watch Susan's TedX talk, click here ! To find out more about Freedhearts' work and podcast, visit this website. To listen to Susan and Robert on Freedhearts Podcast, click here! Please leave a review if you enjoy the podcast! Honoring the Journey is hosted, produced and edited by Leslie Nease and the artwork for the show is also created by Leslie Nease. Interested in working with Leslie as your Life/Faith Transitions Coach? Check out her website and learn more about what she offers! https://www.leslieneasecoaching.com If you'd like to be a part of the Honoring the Journey Team as a Patreon Supporter, please check it out at this link ! If you are looking for community as you deconstruct or just a place to go and enjoy the company of people who are seekers, learners and who are looking to connect with the Divine without religious baggage, please join the Private Facebook Community ! Leslie is very passionate about connection and community, so if that sounds like you, please come join us!

Finding Freedom: Honoring the Journey of Kyle Butler

Finding Freedom: Honoring the Journey of Kyle Butler

In this episode, Leslie speaks with former pastor Kyle Butler, who shares his transformative journey through deconstructing his religious upbringing. The conversation delves into Kyle's upbringing, his experiences with religious fear and indoctrination, and the realization of his true beliefs. The discussion also explores the psychological impact of religious teachings, the importance of self-love and critical thinking, and the process of deconstructing faith. Kyle emphasizes the value of finding personal peace and happiness, irrespective of traditional religious frameworks, offering a fresh perspective to listeners navigating their own spiritual journeys. You can find Kyle on Instagram , TikTok & Facebook ! Leslie's NEW book comes out Tuesday, October 22! Find it on Amazon, Audible and Kindle! Here is the link to purchase. Honoring the Journey is hosted, produced and edited by Leslie Nease and the artwork for the show is also created by Leslie Nease. Interested in working with Leslie as your Life/Faith Transitions Coach? Check out her website and learn more about what she offers! https://www.leslieneasecoaching.com If you'd like to be a part of the Honoring the Journey Team as a Patreon Supporter, please check it out at this link ! If you are looking for community as you deconstruct or just a place to go and enjoy the company of people who are seekers, learners and who are looking to connect with the Divine without religious baggage, please join the Private Facebook Community ! Leslie is very passionate about connection and community, so if that sounds like you, please come join us!

The Quest for Thin Places: Honoring the Journey of Dana Hicks

The Quest for Thin Places: Honoring the Journey of Dana Hicks

In this episode, special guest Dana Hicks discusses his book "The Quest for Thin Places: How to Find Spirituality After Deconstruction." Dana shares his journey from being a pastor and professor to experiencing a profound spiritual and personal transformation. He delves into his deconstruction of rigid, institutional religious beliefs and explores the ongoing nature of spiritual growth and reconstruction. The conversation covers topics like the challenges of questioning long-held beliefs, the importance of spirituality beyond organized religion, and the role of personal autonomy and humility in this transformative process. Dana emphasizes the universal human quest for awe, wonder, and connection to something greater, highlighting how he hopes his journey can serve as a compass for others navigating their own spiritual paths. Pick up Dana's book Here! Find out more about Dana and his work here! Honoring the Journey is hosted, produced and edited by Leslie Nease and the artwork for the show is also created by Leslie Nease. Interested in working with Leslie as your Life/Faith Transitions Coach? Check out her website and learn more about what she offers! https://www.leslieneasecoaching.com If you'd like to be a part of the Honoring the Journey Team as a Patreon Supporter, please check it out at this link ! If you are looking for community as you deconstruct or just a place to go and enjoy the company of people who are seekers, learners and who are looking to connect with the Divine without religious baggage, please join the Private Facebook Community ! Leslie is very passionate about connection and community, so if that sounds like you, please come join us!

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