Diary of a Deep Thinker

Our hosts reflect on their years of dating and engagement to parse out the things they feel they did well. These include things like sharing openly about deep struggles like porn, fighting fair, and ensuring that their identity didn't get wrapped up in the other person. The hope is that this episode with be a help to anyone in this dating season of life or looking forward to that day. Have a question for us about dating or relationships? Email us: [email protected]

"Church didn't hurt you, people did" Have you heard that line before? Maybe someone has said that to you in the past. In this week's episode, our hosts respond/react to several common retorts for church hurt accounts and stories. If you have wondered why these phrases sound right but feel hurtful, this episode may help you make sense of it all. Email us! We'd love to hear from you. [email protected]

This episode is a fun one! Take a listen to how our hosts fell in love. We hope it makes you laugh, smile, and reminisce on your own story of love (or dream of that day soon to come). Email us: [email protected]

Is imposter syndrome something that comes with the territory or is it completely self inflicted? Is it a product of social media and society? Or, it is a natural part of stepping out and doing something uncomfortable? In this episode, our host will not approach this topic with answers but, rather, an honest conversation surrounding her struggle with imposter syndrome.

Do you know someone who is deconstructing but you can't relate? Maybe you wish you could just say the perfect thing that would change their mind or bring them back. Do you want to help but aren't sure where to start? On todays' episode our host will ask her guest what gestures from others had the most impact on his journey. Hopefully, this conversation will help you glean some inspiration and perspective on how to be the kind of friend they need. If you have questions or a story to share, we'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at [email protected]

Community is something mankind was made for and yet it seems to be difficult to come by these days. Or maybe you have a community but are wondering if it's a good one. Then again, isn't life just easier flying solo? If you've been hurt by Christian community why should you even put yourself in that position again? On this episode, we will be discussing why community really matters, how this introverted host learned to push past her insecurities, and explore some practical marks of a healthy community. Join the conversation or share a story of hope at [email protected].

We have all heard of deconstruction. But, if you aren't trying to apostatize, what does reconstruction look like? How do you even begin? On this episode, we will explore some lessons we've learned from our own deconstruction journeys on how to begin the process of reconstruction. This episode will offer practical ways to process your season and begin moving forward. Join the conversation and let us know what else you would like us to cover. Email us at [email protected] 

In this episode, you will hear Stephen's story from the beginning to the current day. Externally things seemed great but internally, a different story unfolds. Listen to Stephen walk through his upbringing, navigating a church split and loss, mental health struggles, apostasy, and his return to faith. Trigger warning: suicide / death

Studying the Bible isn't just for the scholars. It is something the average christian should understand and our modern technology makes this even simpler. The issue? Most christians simply don't know how. It is our sincere belief that the church could be doing a better job--especially for women. Listen to this episode all about our host's background being in church but having no idea how to truly study the Word and follow her journey learning to fall in love with her Bible all over again. If you cherish the Scripture, you'll enjoy this conversation.

Listen to Adrianna's husband Stephen share about his journey with deconstruction and how it almost cost him everything. This conversation is raw and messy and explores sensitive topics. From questioning the legalistic environment he grew up in, to abandoning his faith, only to return to a faith finally made real, Stephen's story will draw you in and remind you that you are not alone. 

Have you gone through a season of deconstruction? Maybe you are currently deconstructing your faith. Or, are you feeling the pull towards a journey of wrestling with your faith? In this episode, we will be setting the ground work for the conversation around deconstruction. We will talk about what deconstruction means and what it doesn't. Our host shares her experience with it and talks about the tipping points that often send people down this road.Whether you identify with any of this, or you prefer to call it "disentagling", I think this podcast will be a help to you. If you know someone currently on this road, taking time to understand what this road entails is a great place to start. There will be many subsequent conversations in reference to this topic, but let's get started here. Email us: [email protected]: diaryofadeepthinker.pod 

Get to know your host.

Why did I land on this title? What can you expect from this podcast?