Honoring the Journey

In this episode of "Honoring the Journey," Leslie welcomes her friend Shannon Hunt. They delve into Shannon's unique perspective on life, highlighting how their friendship, despite Shannon being an atheist and Leslie having a religious background, has been enriching and transformative. The conversation explores Shannon's journey from her challenging upbringing in the LDS faith to her eventual departure from religion, citing a pivotal moment in her young adulthood as the catalyst for her newfound independence and success.

Shannon also shares details about her career transition from the pharmaceutical industry to becoming a full-time author and social media influencer. She talks about her popular "Midlife Shuffle" dance page on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok, which has inspired many to embrace movement as a form of health and joy, particularly targeting midlifers. Leslie and Shannon discuss the importance of finding purpose after significant life changes, such as empty nesting, and how this has driven them to soul-search and redefine their lives.

The episode is filled with reflections on the nature of belief, the impact of upbringing, and the discovery of personal purpose. Shannon’s journey is one of resilience and self-discovery, encouraging listeners to question, explore, and find their paths, all while embracing a sense of community and shared humanity.

Shanon's Books can be found HERE!

Find Shanon on TikTok, Instagram and Facebook under "Midlife Shuffle" and learn to Shuffle Dance with her!

Honoring the Journey is hosted, produced and edited by Leslie Nease and the artwork for the show is also created by Leslie Nease.

Want to get updates/announcements and a FREE Deconstruction Journaling Prompt PDF? Sign up for Leslie's Monthly Newsletter! You can do that HERE.

Pick up Leslie's new book, Honoring the Journey: The Deconstruction of Sister Christian here.

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!

Would you like to leave a voicemail for Leslie? Click here!

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!

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 [email protected] 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.

Want to get updates/announcements and a FREE Deconstruction Journaling Prompt PDF? Sign up for Leslie's Monthly Newsletter! You can do that HERE.

Pick up Leslie's new book, Honoring the Journey: The Deconstruction of Sister Christian here.

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!

Would you like to leave a voicemail for Leslie? Click here!

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!

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!

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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.

Want to get updates/announcements and a FREE Deconstruction Journaling Prompt PDF? Sign up for Leslie's Monthly Newsletter! You can do that HERE.

Pick up Leslie's new book, Honoring the Journey: The Deconstruction of Sister Christian here.

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!

Would you like to leave a voicemail for Leslie? Click here!

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!

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.

Want to get updates/announcements and a FREE Deconstruction Journaling Prompt PDF? Sign up for Leslie's Monthly Newsletter! You can do that HERE.

Pick up Leslie's new book, Honoring the Journey: The Deconstruction of Sister Christian here.

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!

Would you like to leave a voicemail for Leslie? Click here!

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!

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 [email protected]!

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.

Want to get updates/announcements and a FREE Deconstruction Journaling Prompt PDF? Sign up for Leslie's Monthly Newsletter! You can do that HERE.

Pick up Leslie's new book, Honoring the Journey: The Deconstruction of Sister Christian here.

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!

Would you like to leave a voicemail for Leslie? Click here!

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!