Ep. 38: Recovering From Evangelicalism: The 5 Noble Truths of Deconstruction

Holy Heretics: Losing Religion and Finding Jesus

Leaving evangelicalism feels a lot like recovering from an addiction. “For a species wired for survival, we have an odd habit of getting hooked on things that can kill us,” writes science journalist and professor Michael D. Lemonick. Much like an addictive substance, evangelicalism felt good until it didn’t. Most of us began deconstructing evangelical fundamentalism with one goal in mind: to end the suffering that got us here in the first place. In this introductory episode to season two, Holy Heretics host Gary Alan Taylor introduces us to a path out of evangelicalism, a path paved by seekers and sojourners for thousands of years. Drawing from his own deconstruction and recovery journey, Gary Alan offers the “Five Noble Truths of Deconstruction,” and how can they offer healing, recovery, and a new life after evangelicalism.

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This episode was written by Gary Alan Taylor and produced by The Sophia Society. Music is by Faith in Foxholes.