Unveiling My Past: A Deep Dive into a Fundamentalist Upbringing

06/14/23 • 41 min

In this episode, Nancy and I are diving even deeper into my past, my upbringing, and the experiences that shaped me. This episode is a raw, unfiltered exploration of my childhood, growing up in a strict, fundamentalist church, and the tumultuous relationship between my parents. It's a journey that's both personal and universal, a story of struggle, resilience, and ultimately, authenticity. So buckle up, folks, because we're about to get real.
Here are some of the key moments from this episode:
[2:32] My mom’s decision to leave the church.
[6:56] Moving out of the home and moving into an apartment.
[9:35] High school games with a bunch of adults.
[14:18] My dad is not off the hook.
[19:23] We lined up getting our asses beat.
[22:12] My dad came back to live with us and that's when he got my mom pregnant.
[27:45] The liberation and liberation that lasted for 40 minutes.
[30:36] I didn’t trust anybody, not one person.
[35:49] When you’re going through the shit in life, you have to keep going.
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Previous Episode

Breaking Free: A Journey from Restriction to Authenticity

We're getting real personal to kick off our first episode. We're talking about authenticity, about being true to yourself, even when the world around you doesn't make it easy. We're sharing our story, mine and Nancy's, about how we found our way out of a restrictive religious community and into a world where we could finally be ourselves. It's a journey of resilience, questioning, and courage, and I can't wait for you to hear it.
[1:05] The church’s strict interpretation of the Bible.
[5:27] Growing up in a time where we went to church seven days a week.
[12:46] What’s it like to be a member of a restrictive church?
[17:23] Nancy’s experience with the church and how it has changed.
[19:08] What started to happen when in the 13-year-old range.
[23:51] What does it look like when you’re getting your ass beat?
[25:33] The reason we need to do this is helping ourselves to help other people.
Sharing mine and Nancy's story, it's a reminder of the courage it takes to question the world around you, to seek your own truth. If you liked what you heard, do me a favor and rate, follow, and review the podcast. Your support means the world to us, and it helps us keep sharing these important stories. Stay tuned for more episodes where we'll keep exploring what it means to be authentic.

Next Episode

Unmasking Authenticity: A Heart-to-Heart with My Mom

In this episode, we have a candid conversation with my (Nick's) mom about her perspective on how things went down when I was growing up around the cult. She shares her own troubled childhood history filled with abuse and trauma, revealing the reasons behind her actions at the time.
We explore how my mom found solace and answers within the church, even though she witnessed its troubles with leadership. She reveals her issue with food addiction, and how she turned to food to satiate her fear and depression. She openly admits her struggles with self-belief, faith, and the influence of external voices that led her astray.
[00:02:30] "Unmasking Our True Selves: A Journey into Authenticity"
[00:10:45] "Revisiting My Upbringing: A New Perspective on Parenting"
[00:22:15] "The Power of Forgiveness: A Personal Revelation"
[00:35:00] "From Fear to Growth: My Mom's Tumultuous Journey"
[00:50:00] "Understanding and Empathy: The Cornerstones of Our Relationship
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