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Forgive Me Father
by John Adams
Interview based podcast about how people's relationship with God are affected by everything and anything life throws our way. Topics involve sexual orientation, drugs, mental health, family past, and more!
Episodes
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Body Image: Self-Care, Self-Love
In the Confession Booth this week is Patty Mata aka Jesus Ate Too. We talk about turning society expectations and judgments on body image into a healthy perspective to love self. Patty shares how to shift our perspectives, I get vulnerable with my body dysmorphia, and AJ came prepared with a...
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The Toxicity of Constant Positivity - Part II
Part 2 with our friend Katie Grimes! We've got the advice portion as well as a little something extra for you long time fans - a rant from yours truly about Pitbull and DJ Khaled. Come listen to us wrap things up nicely then unravel out of character with some shenanigans!
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The Toxicity of Constant Positivity - Part I
Being positive when things are going poorly is a great quality, but too much positivity can become dismissive. Katie Grimes is in The Confession Booth this week and next to discuss the dangers of Toxic Positivity. We discuss the dangers of always saying "God's got you" or "Just be faithful", as...
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When Inclusive Churches Have Exclusive Friendships
A sense of community is one of the greatest strengths to any group of people and church is no exception. It can be great for holding each other accountable and growing together, but does that Christian love stay when someone leaves Christianity? Allen Kittrell is in The Confession Booth to…
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I Am Who I Am, With or Without God
"If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation..." but does that mean we have to lose our sense of self? Cat Castillo is in the Confession Booth to discuss her journey to embracing her true self and authenticity, even though it meant leaving church culture. We discuss the pressures she felt, when...
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Is Toxic Masculinity Poisoning Pure Church?
What does it mean to be a man of God? Well, the men God chose and the ones society tells us to be are in contrast. DeZavier Dewberry sits in the Confession Booth this week to tell us his experiences with a toxic standard of men. We discuss how mental health and taking care of one's hygiene has…
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Misconceptions & Misunderstandings of "Mormon Church"
We got a long one but a very important one - this is why we do the show. Fresh in The Confession Booth is Caroline Seal - a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She helps us understand the church better, pushing away the smokescreens of stereotypes and assumptions. We…
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Apostolic to Atheist Agnostic part 2
Jermaine and Erin Cort continue our conversation of the deconversion from Christianity. The struggles of telling friends, keeping friendships, and the hindsight perspective are all on full display during this week's episode! If anyone has questions, they can reach them via Facebook, just use…
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Apostolic to Atheist Agnostic part 1
Jermaine and Erin step in the Confession Booth this week to discuss going from a devout Christian life and way of thinking to one that questions the existence of any higher power. Join us as we discuss our first jobs, changing perspectives, and the battles of leaving a church culture.
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A Date With Doubt pt. 2
Part 2! This week we dive into the nitty-gritty of Tucker's doubt, leaving church culture, and his advice for those who have their own doubts. Listen along as we discuss how to best talk about doubt between friends in a way that isn't dismissive. If you want want to reach out to Tucker to talk…
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A Date with Doubt pt. 1
SEASON 2 IS LIVE! Stepping in The Confession Booth for a 2 parter is Tucker Winstanley to talk about doubt and how it can be hushed in church culture. We discuss the fears of expressing doubt, the health of doubt, and how to be a great friend to someone who has doubts in their faith. If you want…
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New Year, New Season, New...Host??
AJ pops in The Confession Booth but she's here to stay! AJ Brannan is joining me as a co-host heading into season 2, giving a yin to my yang, a zig to the zag. Listen in as she gives her story, how we know each other, and what we are looking forward to in Season 2 when it inevitably debuts!
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Church's Pressure to Peaceful Imperfection
SEASON FINALE! Hannah is in The Confession Booth to discuss legalism and perfectionism. The pressure we put on ourselves and the pressure by the church can sometimes cause a constant feeling of failure or not being enough. Hannah shares her past and experiences and advises how we can better…
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Teaching the New Generation with Our Old Struggles
The things we learn can be great tools to teach those who are younger than us or could go through something similar. Baba is in The Confession Booth this week to discuss his walk with God and how that has helped him in being a youth pastor, teaching younger kids through both wisdom and example to…
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Body Image Struggles From Modesty Teachings
How can we believe that we are fearfully and wonderfully made when certain body parts are pointed out like they're sin itself? Olivia sits down in The Confession Booth to talk about how good intention modesty created lasting harmful body image struggles. We discuss what hurt us the most, how to...
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Sobered View of Life and God
Can you drink and still have God first in your life? Do drugs make you less than other Christians? Robert is in The Confession booth to discuss how his life has been affected by drugs and alcohol, and how they play a role in how he lives as a Christian now. We discuss how much is too much…
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Self-Awareness: Foggy Questions to Clear Conscience
We all have questions that go against what we may have first believed or been told. Blake is in The Confession Booth to discuss why those questions need to be asked. There's nothing better than a clear conscience and to get there we need to ask the questions that are unclear to us about church,...
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The Great Healer, My Mental Health
Jordan sits in The Confession Booth to talk about her battles with mental health and her fight to keep God first. We talk about how "Just pray about it" cannot be a one size fix all for those who struggle with depression, anxiety and more. Being a heart with ears is the best way to love someone…
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Unwed Mother Before A Holy Father
Jacqueline Rhodes is a dear friend of mine with the sweetest daughter you've ever seen. But having a child out of wedlock comes with its own struggles, and the church is no exception. Jac bravely discusses how her religious family reacted, how she felt walking into a church with a child but no...
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Tearing Away Toxic Traditions/Teachings
Unlearning ways of thinking about God and church is never an easy task, especially if they are unhealthy rules we lived by. Scot is in The Confession Booth to talk about deconstructing those thoughts and traditions and talks about reconstructing his relationship with God in a way that is his own...
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Fear, Phobias, & Loneliness Leaving Church
Buckle in for a very real Confession Booth Session with Katie Slusser. We talk about walking away from church culture and the isolation that can follow. We discuss the difference of Jesus' love and church's love as well as the mental struggles of considering the after life. I fyou can relate at...
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Years Late to Sunday Morning
Tia Edwards Galloway is in The Confession Booth to discuss her experience joining church in her teen years rather than growing up in a church culture from birth. We discuss witchcraft, culture shock, and how to be welcoming to those who learn about God and church for the first time! Tia has given...
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Coming Out the Closet & the Church
Nathaniel Horgan steps into the Confessional Booth this week, discussing being a gay man and his experiences with church/God. We laugh about high school while Nathaniel shares how he came to terms with being gay and what that meant for his walk with God. This episode is important to understanding...
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The Prodigal Perspective
Rachael Jacques is on to share what it's like to leave God and church but then come back. We discuss how Rachael thought she would be viewed, what led to her walking away, and how we all can best love someone who is going through a similar stage of life.
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The Prologue
Enter the Confession Booth as I, John, talk through the theme/goal of the podcast and also share insight into my background with church and God. Get to know me as you get ready to dive into episodes sharing others' stories and lives.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Interview based podcast about how people's relationship with God are affected by everything and anything life throws our way. Topics involve sexual orientation, drugs, mental health, family past, and more!
HOSTED BY
John Adams
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Interview based podcast about how people's relationship with God are affected by everything and anything life throws our way. Topics involve sexual orientation, drugs, mental health, family past, and more!
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