The Divorcing Religion Podcast
Janice Selbie
The Divorcing Religion Podcast was launched by professional counsellor Janice Selbie to highlight the impact of Religious Trauma Syndrome. Guests include The Thinking Atheist Seth Andrews, The Friendly Atheist Hemant Mehta, author Margaret Atwood, Godless Mom, Mandisa Thomas, Dr. Darrel Ray, Dr. Marlene Winell and more.
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Andreya Jones - From MK to Sex Therapist
The Divorcing Religion Podcast
09/18/24 • 55 min
Andreya Jones, Ph.D., LCSW, CST - From MK to Sex Therapist
Divorced: Fundamentalist Christianity
CW: CSA, sexuality, and Purity Culture
Andreya grew up in a conservative, evangelical community and was an MK in Papua New Guinea and Senegal, West Africa. Andreya has a doctorate in clinical sexology, is a licensed clinical social worker, and is an AASECT-certified sex therapist who owns a private practice in Pennsylvania.
In the process of deconstructing from Christian evangelicalism and becoming the person she was meant to be, Andreya decided to devote her time and energy to helping other women who have had similar experiences.
Passionate about helping clients navigate their relationships, sexuality, and pleasure, Andreya has recently completed a book about purity culture and female sexuality, written for therapists who work with women from this specific population.
Andreya has the privilege of living with and loving her two rambunctious kids, bulldog, and wife.
FIND ANDREYA:
www.andreyajonescounseling.com
https://www.facebook.com/andreyajonescounseling/
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Eric Skwarczynski - Preacher Boys: Exposing the IFB
The Divorcing Religion Podcast
11/13/24 • 57 min
Eric Skwarczynski - Preacher Boys: Exposing the IFB
DIVORCED: Independent Fundamental Baptist, Christianity
CW: Child abuse
Eric Skwarczynski is an ex-fundamentalist on a mission to shed light on the darker sides of high-control religious environments. As the host of the Preacher Boys podcast, he interviews survivors, experts, and authors on topics such as trauma recovery, mental health, power dynamics, fundamentalist thinking, and relationships.
Today Eric shares about his experiences growing up in an IFB family and school, including why he left the IFB – and eventually divorced religion altogether. He also shares some of the pushback he receives for his work as a podcast host exposing IFB abuse.
Eric's work has been featured in the Peacock documentary Shadowland and news outlets like CBC. He also appeared in the four-part documentary series Let Us Prey: A Ministry of Scandals, now streaming on Max.
FIND ERIC: https://www.preacherboyspodcast.com/
Early Bird tickets are now available for the Shameless Sexuality: Life After Purity Culture conference, happening LIVE in Seattle May 23-25, 2025! Get yours now: https://www.shamelesssexuality.org/
Purity Culture Survivor Support Group is happening on Thursdays at 5pm Pacific. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with others for healing and support: https://www.divorcing-religion.com/services
Need help on your journey of healing from Religious Trauma? Book a free 20-minute consultation with Janice here: https://www.divorcing-religion.com/services
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Podcast by Porthos Media
Copyright 2024
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Elayna Love - From Sex Toxic to Sex Positive
The Divorcing Religion Podcast
10/23/24 • 51 min
Elayna Love - From Sex Toxic to Sex Positive
DIVORCED: Mormonism
CW: DV, Sexuality
Elayna Love left a sex-toxic environment for a sex positive one. She is an ex-Mormon turned stripper, phone sex operator, and OnlyFans creator. Elayna coaches her clients on releasing religious shame, uncovering their desires, and understanding boundaries and consent.
FIND ELAYNA:
Instagram.com/elaynalove
Facebook.com/elaynalovexxx
Linktr.ee/elaynalove
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Rick Pidcock - Courage to Question
The Divorcing Religion Podcast
02/03/23 • 52 min
Rick Pidcock
Divorced: Christian Fundamentalism
Rick is a graduate of Bob Jones University, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Bible. He recently completed a Master of Arts degree in worship from Northern Seminary.
After twenty years of leading worship in churches, Rick embarked on a season of spiritual healing where he learned to face his wounds and discover the wonders he had long been suppressing. His journey led him off the stage and drew him home. As a freelance writer, he is also a stay-at-home father of five children and produces music under the artist name Provoke Wonder. Rick’s soon-to-be-released children’s book is called What If?
Today, we discuss the surprising start to Rick’s journey away from his religious roots and how his life has changed as a result.
Contact Rick:
www.rickpidcock.com
https://baptistnews.com/
T: @rickpidcock
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SPECIAL THANKS to our newest Patrons: Paul, Sheila, Anne, and Sacha!
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Mick Larson - WWJD on Election Day
The Divorcing Religion Podcast
09/25/24 • 58 min
Mick Larson - WWJD on Election Day
Divorced: Christianity
CW: Politics, reproductive rights
Mick Larson is a documentary film producer and director. His work is focused on social justice, politics, religion & evolutionary psychology.
Today we discuss three of Mick’s documentaries:
What Would Jesus Do On Election Day?" The series is currently available at www.wwjd.vote and will soon be available on Amazon and Apple streaming platforms. Given the upcoming election in the USA, I recommend watching this series immediately and sharing it with the conservative Christians in your life.
"America's Abortion Fetish: Conservatives Need to Control Women and Uphold Patriarchy." This documentary examines conservatives’ use of the fetus as a trojan horse to control women’s sexuality and reproductive rights. The trailer can be viewed at www.abortionfetish.com
"Alpha God," based on the book "Alpha God" by Dr. Hector Garcia, exploring why God is male and the historical ramifications of this creator male God. You can watch the trailer at www.alphagod.world
Websites
www.micklarson.org
www.wwjd.vote
www.abortionfetish.com
www.alphagod.world
(https://youtu.be/Wqe69IqWoBE)
https://open.spotify.com/show/63ipaIalDU8qImWImZY15q?si=c4ab404447ae4e40
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Lyn Smith Gregory - Relative of Joseph Smith
The Divorcing Religion Podcast
07/10/24 • 57 min
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Lyn Smith Gregory - Relative of Joseph Smith
LYN SMITH GREGORY grew up in Utah as one of 9 children in a devout Mormon family. Her great, great uncle was Joseph Smith, founder of the Mormon Church. At 19 years old, Lyn left the Church and moved to New York City, eventually obtaining an MBA at NYU.
In this episode, we explore Lyn’s shocking loss of faith, and whether it is possible to retain family relationships with still-religious relatives.
FIND LYN:
https://www.instagram.com/lynsmithgregory/
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Karrine Blouin - ExJW Girl In Shambles
The Divorcing Religion Podcast
07/03/24 • 47 min
Karrine Blouin - ExJW Girl In Shambles
Divorced: Jehovah’s Witnesses
TW: Sexual Abuse
I discovered today’s guest, Karinne Blouin, on Instagram, where her handle is “girl_inshambles.” Her insights and personal snippets about her former life as a Jehovah’s Witness gripped me hard enough to invite her to share her story with us today.
Karinne was born and raised in the Jehovah Witnesses (in Montreal Canada). She's a sexual abuse survivor.
Karinne is currently writing an autobiography about her upbringing, waking up from years of brainwashing and guilt trips, and understanding how to deal with C-PTSD and trauma.
In this episode, Karrine shares about growing up in an abusive, authoritarian Jehovah’s Witness family - and what it took for her to leave.
FIND KARRINE:
https://www.instagram.com/girl_inshambles/
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Meg Applegate - Unsilenced
The Divorcing Religion Podcast
06/26/24 • 51 min
Meg Applegate - Unsilenced
CW: Kidnapping
At the age of 15, Meg Applegate was abducted by two strangers in the middle of the night from her California home. Eight hours later she found herself at a lockdown treatment facility for 6 months in Boise, ID. After that, she was placed in an additional behavioral modification program in northern Montana for the next 3 years.
Today, Meg will be sharing with us about her work with UNSILENCED, a nonprofit organization serving victims of institutional child abuse – especially those harmed by the TTI, or Troubled Teen Industry.
Meg’s book is titled Becoming UNSILENCED: Surviving and Fighting the Troubled Teen Industry.
FIND MEG:
· Link for Meg’s book: https://a.co/d/3P5hM37
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Rebekah Monroe - Religious Trauma Research
The Divorcing Religion Podcast
06/19/24 • 57 min
Rebekah Monroe - Religious Trauma Research
My guest today is Rebekah J. Monroe, who identifies as a white queer woman with lineage in the Osage and Cherokee Tribes. Rebekah goes by the pronouns are She/Her/They.
Currently, Rebekah is a Clinical Psychology doctoral student, co-founder of the non-profit NARC-RT (which stands for North American Research Collective - Religious Trauma), and Vice Chair on the Reclamation Collective Board of Directors.
Rebekah's research interests include sexuality, sex education, cultural hegemony in institutions, health equity, mental health, yoga therapy, and religious trauma with an intersectional Black feminist lens inspired by scholars like Patricia Hill Collins, Kimberlé Crenshaw, and bell hooks.
Rebekah sees herself as a translational scholar making space in social sciences for people who are looking for navigation in healing from institutional harm and religious trauma. She envisions herself directing a research community center specializing in holistic care after finishing her graduate studies while working as a clinician part-time.
FIND REBEKAH:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebekah-joy-monroe/
Co-founder of NARC-RT: www.narc-rt.org
Vice Chair of Reclamation Collective Board of Directors Starting 2024: https://www.reclamationcollective.com/
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Sacha Mardou - Healing after the JWs
The Divorcing Religion Podcast
10/16/24 • 57 min
Sacha Mardou - Healing after the JWs
DIVORCED: Jehovah's Witnesses
Sacha Mardou is a British cartoonist and long-form graphic novelist who makes a home in St Louis, Missouri with her husband and teenage daughter. She began making comics after getting her BA in English Literature from the University of Wales in 1998. Working in both fiction and autobiography, Mardou’s comics explore interior experiences such as mental illness, emotional dynamics within families, her religious upbringing in the Jehovah's Witnesses and healing from trauma through therapy. Her new book is called 'Past Tense: Facing Family Secrets and Finding Myself in Therapy' is available now wherever books are sold.
FIND SACHA
@Mardou_Draws (on Instagram)
@sachamardou (on Facebook)
https://www.mardouville.com/
https://ifscomics.com/
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How many episodes does The Divorcing Religion Podcast have?
The Divorcing Religion Podcast currently has 115 episodes available.
What topics does The Divorcing Religion Podcast cover?
The podcast is about Islam, Health & Fitness, Self Care, Christianity, Healing, Society & Culture, Ptsd, Mental Health, Podcasts, Religion, Relationships and Atheist.
What is the most popular episode on The Divorcing Religion Podcast?
The episode title 'Karrine Blouin - ExJW Girl In Shambles' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Divorcing Religion Podcast?
The average episode length on The Divorcing Religion Podcast is 58 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Divorcing Religion Podcast released?
Episodes of The Divorcing Religion Podcast are typically released every 7 days.
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The first episode of The Divorcing Religion Podcast was released on Sep 19, 2022.
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