Hosted by Unknown Host · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 39 episodes
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Join our Hosts, Heather and Tamara as they feature guests that have survived 'Religious Trauma' and the stories about that trauma and how they survived.
Unknown Host hosts The Awakening Podcast, a education show with 39 episodes published.
⚠️ CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains detailed discussion of cult involvement, suicidal ideation, child abuse, stalking, and murder. Cassandra Blondheim's story is discussed in detail. Please take care of yourself as
⚠️ CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains detailed discussion of childhood sexual abuse, physical abuse, religious abuse, rape, and systemic failure to protect children. Please take care of yourself as you listen. This e
⚠️ Content Note: This episode includes discussion of religious deconstruction, patriarchy, atheism, and the impact of harmful belief systems on relationships and community. This week on The Awakening, Tamara and I sit do
⚠️ Content Note: This episode includes discussion of conversion therapy, LGBTQIA+ religious harm, and trauma from high-control religious environments. Please care for yourself as you listen. This week on The Awakening, T
⚠️ Content Note: This episode includes discussion of religious deconstruction, end times theology, and evangelical culture. This week on The Awakening, Tamara and I sit down with Stuart Delony — author, satirist, podcast
⚠️ Content Note: This episode includes discussion of Christian Nationalism, church harm, and religious deconstruction. This week on The Awakening, Tamara and I sit down with writer Adalyn Whitmore — a woman who grew up i
⚠️ Content Note: This episode includes discussion of religious indoctrination, missionary culture, pastor's kid experience, and religious trauma. This week on The Awakening, Tamara and I sit down with Josh Foster — licen
Episode 33: From the Pulpit to Transition Shelia’s Journey Through Faith, Gender, and Freedom Content Note This episode includes discussion of religious deconstruction, gender identity, trans experience, leaving pastoral
Episode 32: Deconstruction, Art and the Ministry of Honesty Content Note This episode includes discussion of religious deconstruction, spiritual harm, LGBTQIA+ religious trauma, and leaving high-control church environmen
Episode 31: From Worship Stage to Authentic Voice Content Note This episode includes discussion of religious deconstruction, spiritual harm, and leaving high-control church environments. Episode Description This week on
Episode 30: Grief, Deconstruction, and Healing Forward Content Note This episode includes discussion of grief, loss, traumatic brain injury, and religious deconstruction. Episode Description This week on The Awakening, T
pisode 29: Rebuilding Without Belief — Humanism After Deconstruction Content Note This episode includes discussion of religious deconstruction, loss of belief, and rebuilding identity after faith. Episode Description Thi
Episode 28: From Doctrine to Divine Mother — A Spiritual Awakening Content Note This episode includes discussion of religious deconstruction, spiritual awakening, and shifting belief systems. Episode Description This wee
Episode 27: Crucifying the Bible and Reclaiming Your Voice Content Note This episode includes discussion of religious deconstruction, spiritual harm, and leaving high-control belief systems. Episode Description This week
Episode 26: Humanism from the Heart Content Note This episode includes discussion of humanism, life after religion, and building meaning through compassion and connection. Episode Description This week on The Awakening,
Episode 25: Humanism, Community, and Life Beyond Religion Content Note This episode includes discussion of religious deconstruction, secular identity, and rebuilding meaning outside of faith. Episode Description This wee
Episode 24: Exposing Sex, Sin, and Secrets in the Seventh day Adventist Church Content Note This episode includes discussion of religious abuse, sexual misconduct, institutional cover ups, and spiritual harm. Episode Des
Episode 22: Accountability in the Age of Patriarchy Content Note This episode includes discussion of current events, systemic patriarchy, power structures, and accountability. Episode Description This week on The Awakeni
Episode 21: When Labels No Longer Fit Content Note This episode includes discussion of addiction, recovery, religious identity, and healing after spiritual harm. Episode Description This week on The Awakening, Tamara and
Leaving the Pews: One Woman's Journey to Healing and Authenticity Content Note This episode includes discussion of religious upbringing, identity suppression, and recovery from faith-based harm. Episode Description This
Stuart Delony
author, satirist, podcaster, voice behind Snarky Faith
1 appearance on this show
Josh Foster
licensed mental health therapist · EP Fire Fighter's Association
1 appearance on this show
David Hayward
former pastor turned artist · The Naked Pastor
1 appearance on this show
Joshua
U.S. scientist · SEVENTEEN
1 appearance on this show
Sean Davis
Professor of Couple and Family Therapy · Alliant International University
1 appearance on this show
Steve Ghikadis
Humanist Officiant, author, and speaker · Humanist Canada
1 appearance on this show
Melissa Duge Spiers
author of Holy Disobedience
1 appearance on this show
Tamara
historian and yiddishist · TU Delft
1 appearance on this show
Courtney
youth pastor · Love Heals
1 appearance on this show
Cat
product manager and community builder · Colorado 4x4 Girls
1 appearance on this show
Sebastian
architectural technologist and urban planning graduate · FITM/FEA
1 appearance on this show
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The Awakening Podcast is hosted by Unknown Host. The show is categorised under Education (spirituality) and has published 39 episodes.
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