My sexploration journey Join me in creating a sex positive culture.
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This is my faith journey, from a black and white view of God and the Bible, to a new understanding of Christianity. I hope my story can be a breath of fresh air for you too. Love, Tiffany Dawn
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Spiritually Unboxed with Leah Samara | The Spiritual Awakening Former 'Good Christian Girls' Need To Unlock Soul-Aligned Impact
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The Spiritually Unboxed Podcast with Leah Samara is the only resource for high-achieving female coaches, thought-leaders, and CEOs who are also former "Good Christian Girls" – who are stepping beyond the limitations of religious, familial, and societal expectations to live an unapologetically authentic and deeply impactful life. Each episode is specifically for women who are navigating both the business and their own personal growth and evolution to show up, shine bright and leave their mark ...
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Send Me A Message UPDATE: taking a short break to focus on my health. Be back as soon as possible! LS x In this funny, gentle and soul-nourishing episode of Spiritually Unboxed, Leah Samara sits down with somatic practitioner and relationship expert, Renee Kohn to discuss the profound and often challenging journey of finding your soul family when f…
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Welcome to Season 3 of Outgrowing the Good Christian Girl! Today I'm sharing my personal 3 key takeaways from my journey these past few years. These are 3 things I've come to believe about the faith journey, and I hope they can encourage you too! XOXO, Tiffany Dawn BOOKS + DEVOS I WROTE😍👇 Practical tips + fun to read - all about relationships + sin…
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3.15: What Devotions Could Be (ft. Lisa Colón DeLay)
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Enter book giveaway by commenting: "WINNER" on Youtube! Here's the link: https://youtu.be/RzvF20rp9is Today we're talking with Lisa Colón DeLay about rethinking devotions and how we connect with God. How can we refresh our hearts when doing the same old “devotional routine” feels like a burden instead of life-giving? What other ways can we connect …
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Faith Deconstruction & Finding God After Spiritual Abuse in the Church with David Ruybalid #025
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Send Me A Message I’m so excited to share this conversation with you. For the first time on the Spiritually Unboxed podcast, I welcomed a male guest—David Ruybalid, a trauma-informed pastor and a passionate advocate for those who have experienced religious trauma in the Christian church. We dove deep into topics that are so close to my heart: faith…
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Today we're talking with Wendy Snyder about parenting young children in a firm but KIND manner. What does Jesus Himself teach us about parenting? Has our preoccupation with sin caused our kids not to trust their hearts and bodies? What are some practical parenting strategies? I LOVED this interview and can't wait to share it with you. Welcome back …
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God, Sex & Side Hugs: Reclaiming Sexual Pleasure After Purity Culture with Angela Griffith #24
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Send Me A Message **Not safe for kiddies or work** This episode is for the woman who’s done it all—achieved the goals, built the career, checked all the boxes—yet still finds herself weighed down by the shame and restrictions of Purity Culture. We’re diving deep into the parts of your life that often get ignored: your body, your pleasure, and the u…
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Today we're talking with Sheila Gregoire about her book "She Deserves Better" and how to raise daughters with self-esteem! How do you instill faith without forcing it onto a child? How do you teach healthy boundaries? And what should parents know about "the sex talk"? I LOVED this interview and can't wait to share it with you. Welcome back to "Outg…
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Send Me A Message Leah Samara, the voice behind the Spiritually Unboxed podcast, makes a powerful return after a transformative 7-month hiatus with a message every high-achieving female leader needs to hear. This season opener is not just about a shift—it's about a divine pivot that realigned everything Leah does, personally, professionally, and in…
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Today we're talking with Lora about her story of deconstructing while on the missions field—and also how gender discrimination contributed to her journey! Is our approach to evangelical missions working? Is there a better approach? How does our approach affect single women in ministry? I LOVED this interview and can't wait to share it with you. Wel…
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Today we're talking with Dr. Cynthia Hester about the theology of women in church leadership. What are women’s roles biblically, when it comes to the church? Have we made doctrine from disputed texts? What are 1 Corinthians 14 and 1 Timothy 2 actually telling us? I LOVED this interview and can't wait to share it with you. Welcome back to "Outgrowin…
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Today we're talking with Ngina Otiende, a marriage coach who is helping us deconstruct some harmful ways we’ve viewed marriage and divorce. Does God really hate divorce, or is that a mistranslation of the verse? Is marriage meant to make us holy or is it also meant to be good and bring joy? PLUS, we take a FASCINATING sidebar to discuss why some Ch…
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Here's an unplanned, raw chat with me and James! Based on some comments we've received, we wanted to talk more about the heart behind this podcast, and why I'm so passionate about talking about controversial theology. I hope this can encourage you! Much love, Tiffany (& James) MY PODCAST EPISODES ON THE THEOLOGY BEHIND LGBTQ: ⭐️Let's Talk About The…
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Today we're talking with my friend Heather, who is sharing her story of coming out as a queer Christian. That isn’t a statement you often hear, but her faith is vibrant and alive! What led her to come out? What led her to be a Christian? And why does she feel such a call on her life to build bridges between people with different theologies in this …
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3.7: Biblical Sexual Ethics: The Untold Story, ft Karen Keen
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Today we're talking with biblical scholar Karen Keen, exploring human sexuality - both same sex relationships, and premarital sex. What is the larger biblical story and vision for human sexuality? What do all the "weird" stories in the Bible teach us about human sexuality? What happens when we as Christians disagree on our theology of sexuality? I …
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Today we're talking with Shane Claiborne, exploring politics and the idea of being pro-life. What does it mean to be pro-life? What issues are important to consider (through the lens of Jesus) when we're voting? What does the Bible teach us about politics? What does it mean to BE a peacemaker? I LOVED this interview and can't wait to share it with …
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Today we're talking with Brittney Moses, exploring the psychology that affects us mentally and physically as we're deconstructing and healing from church hurt. What are some signs of a healthy vs. unhealthy church community? Why is deconstruction so uncomfortable, and why can it take so long to heal from hurt? What can we do to help ourselves along…
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Today we're talking with Kate Boyd of An Untidy Faith & Remembered Table, exploring how we understand church and Christian community. Is going to a building on Sunday morning really required of Christians? What was church meant to be? If we could envision a more holistic approach, what would that look like? I LOVED this interview and can't wait to …
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Today we're talking with Pastor Trey Ferguson, deconstructing how we construct our theologies. Was our theology really meant to never change? Is it meant to be an ongoing process? How do we invite our imagination into this process, while still honoring God and Scripture? I LOVED this interview and can't wait to share it with you. Welcome back to "O…
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Today we're talking with Marty Solomon of the BEMA Podcast, deconstructing how we INTERPRET the Bible. Was it meant to be historically accurate? Will it all fall apart if we think that 7-day creation might not be literal? Are the “problems" in the biblical stories actually there on purpose like clues on a treasure map? I LOVED this interview and ca…
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3.1: Are we worshiping the Bible?, ft Rev. Immanuel van Tonder
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Today we're talking with Rev. Immanuel van Tonder, deconstructing our approach to the Bible. What if taking it literally is just as unhelpful as constantly picking every detail apart? How do we determine which parts apply today and which parts we have to look deeper? What is OUR intent as we approach Scripture, and how does that change what we TAKE…
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Send Me A Message NOTE: this is the last episode in this season. We'll be back for season 3 around July 2024. Make sure you SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss anything! I wanted this episode out into the world ASAP because I see so many of you high achieving, high-level INCREDIBLE and sparkly, vibrant leaders who are dimming your light down for the comfor…
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Send Me A Message Many women in religious Christian churches have swallowed the bitter poison of toxic submission doctrine.. .. that little phrase "wives, submit to your husbands" that sends ripples anxiety through many women that has often been administered to keep women silenced and compliant. As little girls we've watched as our moms had to subm…
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Thriving After Divorce: Tina Ravenhill On The 'God Hates Divorce’ Narrative for Women #020
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Send Me A Message Tina (Kristina) Ravenhill grew up as both a Missionary Kid and a Preacher's kid. She went to Bible School in Texas, met her now ex-husband, had 4 children and then dared to file for divorce after years of narcissism and abuse throughout the marriage. Even in the face of being disowned by family, in laws and church community. Now f…
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Identify The Top 9 Patterns Of Your Nice Inner Good Christian Girl To Explode Your Income & Impact In 2024 #019
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Send Me A Message In this episode Leah Samara dives into 9 patterns that highlight that your nice inner Good Christian Girl is activated, and how to stop her from sabotaging your income & impact in the New Year. Holding alignment of your authentic, potent self despite expectations and challenges Why "trying harder" is the worst strategy for changin…
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He Got God In The Divorce: Untangling From The Faith Of Others & Finding Joy - PART 2 - #018
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Send Me A Message This is a potent part 2 of a 2 part series with Sarah. To listen to part 1 go to episode #016. Get ready for the unfiltered sequel to Sarah K Ramsey's journey in "He Got God In The Divorce: Untangling From The Faith Of Others & Finding Joy." In this second part, we delve into the gritty reality of faith, life, and everything in be…
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He Got God In The Divorce: Untangling From The Faith Of Others & Finding Joy - PART 1 - #017
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Send Me A Message This interview contained so much gold we absolutely couldn't edit it down further! Step into PART ONE of unfiltered world of Sarah K Ramsey as she shares deeply and honestly about her journey through abuse and divorce - not just from her now ex-husband, but from the whole church and Christianity scene. Sarah K Ramsey is best-selli…
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How To Untangle From Religion, Reclaim Wholeness & Live An Authentic Life (Soul Synthesis Framework™) #016
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Send Me A Message In her signature raw and authentic style, Leah Samara fearlessly shares personal revelations, born from decades of keen observation and a profound understanding of human patterns. Having meticulously crafted the Soul Synthesis Framework™ by listening to the diverse journeys of countless individuals, Leah guides you through the art…
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From Stifled To Shattering Stereotypes: How "Women Shouldn't Lead" Fuelled Coach Lemon Price's Purpose #015
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Send Me A Message "I just had to stifle every single part of me.. and felt everything I did was wrong." - Lemon Price Lemon Price's distinctive story encompasses breaking away from cult-like controlling religious communities and churches, overcoming religious abuse and church hurt to discover her life's purpose shattering female leadership ceilings…
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Send Me A Message In this episode Leah Samara brings to light her untold story of over a decade - through domestic violence, childhood trauma, religious abuse, auto-immune disease, divorce, smear campaigns, leaving religion, eradicating religious mindsets, deconstructing her faith, unexpectedly meeting Jesus in the most bizarre Narnia kind of way, …
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Send Me A Message Join Leah Samara in this season 2 launch episode as she unpacks the revamped and redefined "Spiritually Unboxed." She gets real, raw, and down-to-earth about the rebirth of the podcast. No fluff, just a candid exploration of where we're headed and who this show is for. Expect a mix of tangible insights and personal revelations as …
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Send Me A Message UPDATE: Season 2 is coming back later than anticipated with a fresh vibe, new name - Spiritually Unboxed & many exciting changes!! Sign up here for the free Invisible Episode + to be notified of launch. How can God be good, in control, all powerful, and love me.. while allowing pain, abuse, death, disease.. and just horrible thing…
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Send Me A Message I love the scene from The Office (US) where Jan says "I guess I underestimated you." and Michael replies "Yeah, well, maybe next time, you will... estimate me." Being underestimated can be a frustrating and demoralizing experience. Sometimes it can feel as though no matter how hard you work or how much you accomplish, you're still…
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Send Me A Message We all know "just stop caring what they think" is not a REAL solution to becoming the most unapologetic and unstoppable influential version of you! But what is the solution to really unleashing as your most authentic self (without becoming someone who has no friends in the process)? How to become the potent leader you were born to…
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Send Me A Message When you have a critical mission and message on your heart to share with the world, and you want to unapologetically own your voice and your opinions to take a stand - without softening, without shrinking down and without kicking yourself later - this is the episode for you! Leah covers - Why it's sometimes not as simple as just "…
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Send Me A Message Today Leah Samara uncovers some of the biggest take-aways around niche that she had in her career as a Brand Strategist to high-achieving entrepreneurs and business owners. She unpacks - The REAL reason you feel stifled by your niche (which likely has nothing to do with your niche itself) Why just changing your niche and picking a…
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Send Me A Message What do finding and using your voice, setting strong boundaries, having confrontational conversations, commanding what your expertise is worth, being the authority in your niche have in common? They ALL feel so much more challenging to do when your nice inner Good Christian Girl is still running parts of your life and business. Th…
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Send Me A Message Leah has been there. That season of hating God. Or even just feeling distant from Him. Maybe you've been through some church hurt, some religious or spiritual abuse, or maybe feel God has let you down in some way through grief or loss. It can feel frustrating and overwhelming to know where to start. Today she uncovers the first su…
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Send Me A Message This is for the one who is in the trenches of life's challenges right now, while running a business or building an incredible career; while working through divorce, disease, depression, issues with clients or kiddies, religious abuse or even estranged family members.. or any other challenge or surprise. Oh Leah has BEEN THERE and …
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Send Me A Message Too many high-level leaders who come from religious backgrounds spend alot of time and energy fighting distorted religious beliefs that impact their success. It can feel like living with the hand-brake on - so if you've felt a little frustrated, stifled, drained and maybe a little burnt-out - this is a must-listen! Identifying the…
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Send Me A Message Join host and High Performance Strategist Leah Samara as she explores the topic of personal sovereignty and what that looks like after growing up in religion or religious Christianity; including setting verbal and energetic boundaries, religious deconditioning and what that looks like for high achieving female leaders: the pattern…
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Send Me A Message Have you ever found yourself knowing your full potential and everything you're capable of being and doing.. but you feel like you're hitting up against invisible ceilings as you build your income, impact and influence? You are not alone - this is something I have coached many high-achievers and CEO's through to be unleashed and un…
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Send Me A Message The big question is: will you join us to make the global and generational impact YOU are born for? In this first episode for female high-achieving coaches & CEO's, join host Leah Samara as she explores: the biggest underpinning concept you must grasp to unleash your full impact and potential the #1 potent ingredient most high-achi…
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What's it like being married when one person is deconstructing and one person isn't? Today James and I both share the hardest parts of this deconstruction journey, how it's affected our marriage and what we’ve learned along the way. Welcome back to the "Outgrowing the Good Christian Girl" podcast! We hope you enjoy this final episode of the season.…
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Today we're talking with Carlos Rodríguez about if our approach to evangelism needs to change. We're also talking about a bunch of hot topics in social justice and about finding Jesus in deconstruction!! SO EXCITED about this episode!! It is so thought-provoking and a different perspective than I ever heard growing up. Welcome back to the "Outgrowi…
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Sponsored by Faithful Counseling: http://faithfulcounseling.com/tiffanydawn - Today we're talking with Mike McDonald of The Bible Project about social justice! What does the word "righteous" actually mean, and how is it tied to justice? (This word study changes everything!!) How is bad theology hurting our approach to justice? What is biblical vs s…
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James and I both grew up in purity culture and both saved sex for marriage. And today we’re talking about that! We’re debriefing our segment on purity culture + sex, and sharing what we’re learning about a biblical view of sex! Welcome back to the "Outgrowing the Good Christian Girl" podcast! XOXO, Tiffany HERE ARE TODAY'S QUESTIONS: Q1: What did y…
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Sponsored by Faithful Counseling: http://faithfulcounseling.com/tiffanydawn - Today we're talking with Sheila Gregoire about some of the damaging teachings we grew up hearing about "biblical sex" in marriage. She's turning some of those teachings on their heads as she shares what a truly biblical sex life looks like, and how this new perspective ac…
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Sponsored by Faithful Counseling: http://faithfulcounseling.com/tiffanydawn - Today we're talking with Kat Harris about masturbation, sexuality, and how to deconstruct purity culture while keeping a biblical approach to sex! SO EXCITED about this one!! Welcome back to the "Outgrowing the Good Christian Girl" podcast! XOXO, Tiffany HERE ARE OUR QUES…
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2.9: Mental Health: That deconstruction-induced anxiety + healing from church hurt
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Sponsored by Faithful Counseling: http://faithfulcounseling.com/tiffanydawn - Deconstructing your faith can be REALLY hard on your mental health. So today we're talking with Brittney Moses, host of The Faith and Mental Wellness Podcast, about mental health during deconstruction, recognizing spiritual manipulation, healing from church hurt, finding …
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We're wrapping up our mini series on women's roles! Here's what we each believe + our journey to this point. We'll also take a brief rabbit trail to talk about deconstruction and some of the recent press it's been getting. Let's talk! XOXO, Tiffany & James MY INSTAGRAM: @tiffanydawniqb NEED A COUNSELOR? Get 10% off your first month with Faithful Co…
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