25 episodes
Now I See: Eye Opening Stories from the Formerly Faithful Amber White
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- Religion & Spirituality
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4.9 • 30 Ratings
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Now I See: Eye Opening Stories from the Formerly Faithful focuses on the experiences of people who are navigating religious trauma and are rebuilding their lives after leaving their faith systems. Each episode features a guest being interviewed by the host, Amber White, who is also a former faithful. Episodes air bi-weekly on Sundays.
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Season 2 Episode 1: I Will Come Again
Now I See is back for Season 2!
Today, I'm talking with Julia Postema and Jeremiah Gibson. They are the co-hosts of the podcast Sexvangelicals: The Sex Education the Church Didn't Want You to Have. They are both Boston-based licensed psychotherapists and certified sex therapists who work with clients in Massachusetts. They currently live in Utrecht, The Netherlands. They specialize in helping couples with negative religious backgrounds discover sexuality that works for their partnership.
Tune in for a thoughtful conversation about their experiences as former faithfuls turned sex therapists working with people who are discovering (or rediscovering) their sexuality after painful religious experiences.
More About Julia + Jeremiah:
* Follow them on Instagram + Threads [https://www.instagram.com/sexvangelicals/]
* Visit their website [https://www.sexvangelicals.com/]
* Follow them on Substack [https://sexvangelicals.substack.com/]
Links
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The Heart of the Prudent: Giving Up God with Sarah Henn Hayward
There are a myriad of reasons that people leave their faith, and most of the time (at least on this show) it's pretty traumatic. But not everyone leaves after heartbreak or abuse. Sometimes, it just makes sense to someone to walk away.
Our guest for this episode, Sarah Henn Hayward, made just such a decision. Sarah is the author of Giving Up God: Resurrecting a Spirituality of Love and Wonder. Together, we discuss her decision to leave, how it has impacted her family relationships, how she navigates an interfaith marriage, and whether or not she would do it all again.
More from Sarah:
* Order a Copy of Giving Up God [https://bookshop.org/a/91281/9781957687308]
* Follow Sarah on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/shaywardwrites/]
* Visit Sarah's Website [https://sarahhennhayward.com/]
Links
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The Wicked Conceals Violence: Domestic Abuse in a Primitive Baptist Upbringing with Maddy Usry
The title "Primitive Baptist" alone tells a story about the life today's guest once lived. The ideals, beliefs about women and children, and inclination to lean on violence as a form of control are almost too backward to deserve the title.
In this episode, Maddy Usry shares her experience in this denomination, but more specifically about how it looked within her childhood home. Together, we also discuss the impact of domestic violence on women in extreme religious situations and how Maddy made the bold choice to make a new life for herself.
More from Maddy:
* Follow the "Raising Children Unfundamentalist" Facebook Group [https://www.facebook.com/groups/rcugroup/]
* Listen to the "You Have Permission" Podcast [https://open.spotify.com/episode/2VMOTQ1NGQyBTP4Rhk0MZp?si=0XBUVJAoRXKQ_OdC6-tCOA]
* Read "Good Inside: A Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want to Be" [https://bookshop.org/a/91281/9780063159488]
* Read "What My Bones Know:A Memoir of Healing from Complex Trauma" [https://bookshop.org/a/91281/9780593238127]
* Read "What Happened to You: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing" [https://bookshop.org/a/91281/9781250223180]
Domestic Violence Hotline
800-799-7233
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Trailer
Introducing Now I See: Eye Opening Stories from the Formerly Faithful. Hosted by Amber White, a former Fundamental Baptist, this show features guests sharing their stories of leaving their strict faith systems and rebuilding their lives on their own terms.
Episodes air bi-weekly on Sundays beginning April 9, 2023.
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Did God Really Say? My Story of Leaving an Independent Fundamental Baptist Life
Welcome to Now I See, friends. In this inaugural episode, I'm doing my least favorite part of this entire podcast journey so far- telling my own story. It's vulnerable, open, and I talk about things that I've kept pretty close to the chest for the last thirteen years.
I'm honored to be joined by guest interviewer (and one of my dearest friends), Jenna Graham, while she takes my spot as host. Together, we delve into my former world of rural Christian fundamentalism, homeschooling, one of the strictest Bible colleges in the country, and my eventual departure from it all.
*Content Warning: This Episode Contains Mention of Sexual Assault*
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Suffer Not a Woman: Misogyny as Control on a Fundamentalist Christian Commune with Kelda Harrison
Growing up surrounded by the beauty of the natural world, singing songs with family, and not worrying about money might sound idyllic, but is it worth the freedom of choice?
In this episode, I'm joined by Kelda Harrison. Kelda is a mother, business owner, and co-host of the Skin and Blister podcast. She's also a former faithful who rebuilt her entire life after leaving a strict fundamentalist Christian commune at 19.
Tune in to hear Kelda's story, how she left, what she's struggled through, and why it's all been worth it.
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains a conversation about domestic violence. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, please visit or share the resources linked below.
NOTE: Kelda still has family living on the commune, so we do not mention its name in this episode, and we use very careful language around it. We ask that you not mention any names or titles in the comments for this show or any of the social media channels.
More from Kelda
* Follow Skin and Blister Podcast on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/skinandblisterpod/]
* Listen to the Skin and Blister Podcast [https://open.spotify.com/show/00zKxq2Os6bb8G7oJJsV6V?si=1LKwPJpbQSCiScou_OLU6Q&utm_source=copy-link&nd=1]
Now I See Links
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Domestic Violence Information & Resources
* CDC Violence Prevention Report [https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/pdf/nisvs_report2010-a.pdf]
* Psychology Today Article on The Familiarity Principle [https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/sense-and-sensitivity/201302/the-familiarity-principle-attraction]
* Pisgah Legal Services (WNC Resource) [https://www.pisgahlegal.org/free-legal-assistance/stop-domestic-violence/]
* Help Mate (WNC Resource) [https://helpmateonline.org/]
* Family Justice Center (WNC Resourse) [https://www.buncombecounty.org/governing/depts/justice-services/programs-services/family-justice-center.aspx]
* National Domestic Violence Hotline [https://www.thehotline.org/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=domestic_violence]
* National Resource Center on Domestic Violence [https://www.nrcdv.org/]
* Custody Peace Instagram Page [https://www.instagram.com/custodypeace/?hl=en]
Customer Reviews
Compassionate and Validating
Navigating religious trauma, it’s impact, and recovering from it is not easy and it is sometimes difficult to find people who really understand what the experience is like. This podcast provides me with so much insight and perspective into others experiences as well as my own. While everyone’s experience is different many of the emotions and struggles discussed resonate with me, which helps me feel understood and often gives voice to feelings that I haven’t been able to articulate myself. I appreciate everyone making this podcast happen!
An outcast family
So many of us have left families, friends, and a community that we grew up in. We feel lost and misunderstood a majority of the time, but this podcast brings us together. We have a safe space to love and support each other. We have the opportunity to learn from one another and continue to grow. It is a beautiful community that Amber has given us to heal and love each other. I love this space where we can come together and focus on healing!
Encouraging
Thank you for putting these stories into the world! It’s so encouraging and much needed!