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Beauty from Ashes
by Beauty from Ashes
Got religious trauma from a Christian upbringing? Not sure what to do with it? Well welcome aboard to Beauty from Ashes. A podcast created specifically to offer safe space for YOU so you can know you're not alone. Join Michelle & Zachary - two bisexual besties with their own religious trauma - as they explore the lessons and themes impressed upon them by the church, how and why they rejected those things, walked away from faith, and ultimately chose to come back with a completely new way of interacting with the divine. All are welcome!
Episodes
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Holiday Special: Sobriety
Hello Holiday Hos! We wanted to give y’all a special bonus episode as we enter into the Holiday Season. As much as we love the Holidays, and damn we love them - we know it can be a very difficult time for people. And one of the reasons we know it can be challenging is for those who struggle with...
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Hope: God is Good & People Suck
It’s the LAST EPISODE of Season One!!!!! And let’s be real, if you’re still listening to us drone on and on about religious trauma, then you’ve probably been through some shitty things in your life. We know this path has been painful and long and it feels like there is no hope. But as we talk…
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The Church: Bullshit Bullshit Bullshit
Welcome to our episode on church bullshit!!! There’s definitely NO hypocrisy in the church…none at all…but guess what?? We know it’s crazy, but did you know you don’t HAVE to go to church??? You don’t HAVE to give everything to ministry or to other people?? You don’t HAVE to buy into the church’s...
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Scripture: Be Fruitful & Multiply
What were the verses you grew up with that people used to harm you? Well we gather together today to call BULLSHIT!!! Join us for a surprisingly wholesome episode where we start off nerdy (Michelle showing off that fancy Communication Degree) and end talking about genuine authentic love. And know...
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Sex & Sexuality Pt. 2: It's Nobody's Fucking Business
Who you sleep with is nobody’s fucking business! Sex is a normal and beautiful human experience that we should be celebrating and be open about! So let’s be real, is there a perfect way to date? HELL NO!!! Is there ONE WAY to enjoy sex? HELL NO!!! God wants each of us to experience every sexual...
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Sex & Sexuality Pt. 1: God Made You Horny
Let's take a deep dive into the bullshit the church taught us about how to view sex (cause ya know, nothing screams Christian like controlling your sexuality and sex life...). In this episode we get into the Christian ideal "man" and "woman" as well as the big one...purity culture. TRIGGER…
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Spiritual Abuse: Don't be a Dick to People
Guess what fun we have in store today? Spiritual Abuse!! In this episode we will explore all the thrilling moments we had in the church when the congregation went out of their way to ignore people's mental health and make them feel small and unimportant. From alter call to worship music, we feel...
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Fear & Shame: Bunch of Dirty Sinners
Gather round the cauldron for Michelle & Zachary's deep dive into fear and shame. The church LOVES to use fear and shame to keep us in our our nice neat boxes. So what happens when we start to get curious and ask questions about all the things THEY say we should stay away from? What if MAYBE we...
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Recovery: Starting Over After Trauma
As much as we would all like it to be easy, healing is no walk in the park. There is blame and anger and confusion that may or may not lead to a redemptive ending. So is it worth it to still seek out healing and to maybe even allow forgiveness along the way? Join Michelle & Zachary as they talk...
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I Never Knew God: Zachary's Story
Hitting rock bottom is ugly no matter who is experiencing it. In this episode, we welcome you to share space with Michelle and Zachary as they deep dive into the hard and bitter truths behind the religion Zachary found himself surrounded by in his life. From extreme hurt to extreme hurt, this...
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One of the Good Ones: Michelle's Story
You heard it here first - the insider scoop of co-host Michelle's Christian religious trauma making her the FIERCE feminist and queer she is today! Hear about her summer camp experiences at her misogynistic Christian summer camp and how and why she deconstructed and reconstructed her faith to…
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Trailer: Christian Queer Content
Got religious trauma? Not sure what to do with it? Well welcome aboard to Beauty from Ashes. A podcast created specifically to offer safe space for YOU so you can know you're not alone. Join Michelle & Zachary - two bisexual besties with their own religious trauma - as they explore the lessons…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Got religious trauma from a Christian upbringing? Not sure what to do with it? Well welcome aboard to Beauty from Ashes. A podcast created specifically to offer safe space for YOU so you can know you're not alone. Join Michelle & Zachary - two bisexual besties with their own religious trauma - as they explore the lessons and themes impressed upon them by the church, how and why they rejected those things, walked away from faith, and ultimately chose to come back with a completely new way of interacting with the divine. All are welcome!
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Got religious trauma from a Christian upbringing? Not sure what to do with it? Well welcome aboard to Beauty from Ashes. A podcast created specifically to offer safe space for YOU so you can know you're not alone. Join Michelle & Zachary - two bisexual besties with their own religious trauma - as...
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