EPISODE · Nov 18, 2025 · 51 MIN
PART 1 | Breaking Free: Dr. Chris Smith's Journey from Cult to Universalist
from Rise and Thrive with Dr. J. Nicole Podcast · host Dr. J. Nicole Simpson
Join Dr. J. Nicole as she welcomes Dr. Christopher N. Smith to discuss the profound impact of faith, history, and power on personal identity and societal structures. In this episode, Dr. Smith, a queer, non-binary scholar, shares their journey from growing up in a religious cult to becoming a universalist agnostic. Together, they explore how colonization has shaped religious beliefs and the deep wounds it has left behind. This conversation offers a powerful perspective on holding onto faith while questioning harmful traditions and seeking truth in diverse places.
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Join Dr. J. Nicole as she welcomes Dr. Christopher N. Smith to discuss the profound impact of faith, history, and power on personal identity and societal structures. In this episode, Dr. Smith, a queer, non-binary scholar, shares their journey from growing up in a religious cult to becoming a universalist agnostic. Together, they explore how colonization has shaped religious beliefs and the deep wounds it has left behind. This conversation offers a powerful perspective on holding onto faith while questioning harmful traditions and seeking truth in diverse places.
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PART 1 | Breaking Free: Dr. Chris Smith's Journey from Cult to Universalist
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