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Queers In Cults
by iotpodqnc
“It’s Our Turn” is a show where the hosts, Emerson and Aydan, share their stories growing up as queer people in toxic religious environments. Our hope is that it will provide education, validation, and maybe even a laugh or two for those healing from religious trauma. The more people know about how these systems affect people the better off we will all be. Now, you will hear no “religion bashing” here. Just sincere, heartfelt (and sometimes mildly irreverent) stories about how we navigated the world of religion, our own journey of healing, and what we’ve learned along the way.
Episodes
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Episode 55: Aydan and Matt - Matt's story
Aydan has their dear friend as a guest for the first time, but definitely not the last. Matthew tells his story, and only scratches the surface as to their experience with toxic religion.
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Episode 55: Aydan and Jeff - It's Not Just Religion
Jeff is the guest this week and he shares his experience growing up under similar conditions as I have described at times, but for reasons that are quite different than mine. As we have discussed on this podcast before, it is not exclusively religion that can be toxic or used to hurt people. It…
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Episode 54: Aydan and Elizabeth Hedlund
Aydan, and their good friend Elizabeth, hang out and discuss the consequences of religious trauma on a psychological level. Elizabeth Swindell Hedlund, Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (#134408), brings professional and compassionate insight to the topics in this episode.
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Episode 53: Aydan and Tony-Can you hear me now?
I apologize for the poor sound quality. Aydan's mic is very quiet throughout the entire episode. Listen carefully and you might hear something interesting....but no guarantees
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Episode 52: Tony and Aydan attempt to talk about New Year's Resolutions
It's the usual format for Tony and Aydan. They say they'll talk about New Year's Resolutions and then talk about anything but that.
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Episode 51: Tony’s sister joins us!
Christi, Tony's sister, joins Aydan and Tony in this episode. She discusses her experience with toxic religion and the family dynamics it can create. It is difficult, sobering and hilarious! We would expect nothing less from the sister of Tony.
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Episode 50: We’re a mess...and it’s hilarious!
Aydan and Tony waste no time in getting the laughs started.
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Episode 49: Aydan & Tony - Reminiscing and Hypocrisy
*I apologize for the audio quality in this one. There were some mic issues that I wasn't aware of until I was listening to the recording to edit. Aydan and Tony talk about some memories of their time in church, the challenges that anxiety from their religious trauma creates in making life choices...
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Episode 48: Aydan, Tony and Emerson
Things get emotional in this episode when Aydan, Emerson, and Tony talk about self care and unconditional love that comes from our own bodies
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Episode 47: Annelise and Aydan - 1st Thought, 2nd Thought
Annelise and Aydan discuss, among many other things, the concept of 1st thought and 2nd thought. Also, be warned...the word "moist" is used at some point in this episode!
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Episode 46: Aydan and Tony - That’s what my name means?
Aydan and Tony discover what Aydan's name actually means and decides that it was actually Mary who demanded the water be turned to wine at the wedding.
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Episode 45: Annelise and Aydan
Annelise's first episode as an offical co-host of the podcast! Aydan talks about a problematic class they went to. Don't miss it!
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Episode 45: Aydan and Emerson
Aydan and Emerson's discussions are always deep, thoughtful and insightful. You won't be disappointed by their conversation in this episode!
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Episode 44: Aydan and Annelise - Subscribe by Owl?
Enjoy Aydan and Annelise get sincere and very insincere in this episode...as usual!
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Episode 43: Aydan and Tony - Is Jesus Gay?
Be prepared for your normal amount of foolishness with Aydan and Tony. The topics may include Jesus' sexuality and musical climaxes. Good luck!
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Episode 42: Aydan and Emerson
Aydan and Emerson talked a bit about painting their nails and then a lot about religious trauma. Enjoy!
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Episode 41: Aydan and Tony
So...we are a tad behind on episodes so the next few titles/descriptions may just be who the hosts are...but that doesn't change the fact that we talk about religious trauma, offer helpful (mostly) advice, and do it hilariously!
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Episode 40: Aydan, Tony and Annelise - It’s a threesome!
Aydan, Tony, and Annelise host this episode, and the spectrum of topics, jokes, and deep subjects they span is immeasurable. I guarantee you will enjoy it!
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Episode 39: Aydan Tony - The”Unforgivable Sin”
Aydan and Tony catch up after the new year and discuss getting sober, manipulation, the "unforgivable sin," and the ultimate Christian "de-transition" (cue eye roll here). You'll laugh, maybe rage, and roll your eyes so hard you may not be able to get them back in place. Enjoy!
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Episode 38: Aydan and Emerson Catch up
We talk about toxic religion, ya'll...I'm bad at these descriptions
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Episode 37: Aydan & Annelise New Year’s Resolutions....maybe?
Ok, I am so behind on uploading that I can't even totally remember what episode this is but...I think it's about how much I dislike New Year's Resolutions...If not, surprise! Enjoy whatever it is about :D
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Episode 36: Aydan & Tony - Holiday Nonsense
We're finally catching up! In this episode, Aydan and Tony laugh, laugh harder, and sometimes talk about the challenges surrounding queer people and the holidays. But then they just laugh some more. So, enjoy this holiday nonsense with Aydan and Tony!
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Episode 35: Facing the Cause and Effects of Religious Trauma
Tony and Aydan discuss some of the things they have experienced and some of the effects of their experiences with toxic religion. It's deep, it's shallow, serious and hilarious. Exactly what you'd expect from these two. Enjoy!
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Episode 34: Holiday Shenanigans with Annelise
An unexpected visit with our dear friend, Annelise! We talk about holidays, gift ideas, and tell some rather hilarious but slightly embarrassing stories.
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Episode 33: Fear continued
Tony and Aydan continue their discussion of how fear is used as a manipulation tactic in toxic religion. They also discuss the fear they felt when coming out. This is also the episode with the most laughter! You are sure to enjoy it!
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Episode 32: Holly Rae
Emerson and Aydan chat with special guest Holly Rae. They're a student, mother, professional astrologer, and all around bad-ass! Holly shares some of their history with Mormonism and gives a lot of great insight into life after and how they have come to reconcile those experiences.
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Episode 31: Fear
Tony and Aydan talk about how toxic religion uses fear to control and manipulate people.
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Episode 30: Family Affair
Emerson is joined by his mother and sister. Their discussion is insightful, sincere, honest, and heartwarming. Do yourself a favor and don't skip this episode.
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Episode 29: Ooops! All hosts!
For the first time Emerson, Tony and Aydan are all together on this episode. They all do a short recap of their stories and there is a LOT of laughing and inappropriate jokes. Want to know what "Fire Hair and Ice Nipples" is about? Don't skip this episode!
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Episode 28 Part 2: The ”Definition” of Religion
Tony and Aydan look up the definition of religion. They also discuss their experience with religious manipulation. There are the expected deviations and distractions that you have all, surely, come to love by now.
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Episode 28 Part 1: The ”Definition” of Religion
Tony and Aydan look up the definition of religion. They also discuss their experience with religious manipulation. There are the expected deviations and distractions that you have all, surely, come to love by now
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Episode 27 Part 2: Aydan and Emerson Check-In
Aydan and Emerson check in and catch up with each other. Laughter, discussion and tangents all ensue.
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Episode 27 Part 1: Aydan and Emerson Check-In
Aydan and Emerson check in and catch up with each other. Laughter, discussion and tangents all ensue.
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Episode 26 Part 2: Homosexuality is not in the Bible....and then much distraction
Aydan and Tony begin discussing an article that proves the word "homosexuality" is not actually in the Bible. But then, as usual, they get distracted and go on many tangents.
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Episode 26 Part 1: Homosexuality is not in the Bible....and then much distraction
Aydan and Tony begin discussing an article that proves the word "homosexuality" is not actually in the Bible. But then, as usual, they get distracted and go on many tangents.
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Episode 25 Part 2: Connection
Emerson and Aydan continue their discussion about connection.
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Episode 25 Part 1: Connection
Join Emerson and Aydan as they discuss "Connection" in relation to their experiences with toxic religion
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Episode 24 Part 2: Relationships Post - Coming Out
Tony and Aydan discuss non-romantic relationships post-coming out and what that looks and feels like with their experiences with toxic religion. As usual, they both lose focus, laugh a lot, and are completely irreverent. It's informative and hilarious!
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Episode 24 Part 1: Relationships post- coming out
Tony and Aydan discuss non-romantic relationships post coming out and what that looks and feels like with their experiences with toxic religion. As usual, they both lose focus, laugh a lot, and are completely irreverent. It's informative and hilarious!
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Episode 23: Emerson & Lacie
Emerson and Lacie (their partner) share about their beautiful relationship. They discuss their journey and their challenges and everything that brought them to where they are today.
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Aydan’s Coming Out Story
It's Pride month! In celebration of Pride month our host, Aydan, is sharing their coming out story. We hope you enjoy hearing a bit about their journey
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Episode 22: Emerson’s Coming Out Story
It's Pride month! In celebration of Pride month our host, Emerson, is sharing their coming out story. We hope you enjoy hearing part of their journey
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Episode 21: Tony’s Coming Out Story
It's Pride month! To celebrate Pride, our host, Tony Reed, is telling his coming out story. We hope you enjoy hearing a little bit of Tony's journey.
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Episode 20 Part 2: Trauma and Alternate Timelines?
Emerson and Aydan talk about their trauma and other timelines where maybe their trauma was avoided....and ghosts in the studio? Beautiful tangents ensue!
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Episode 20 Part 1: Trauma and Alternate Timelines?
Emerson and Aydan talk about their trauma and other timelines where maybe their trauma was avoided...and ghosts in the studio? Beautiful tangents ensue!
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Episode 19 Part 2: Catching Up
Emerson and Ayan take an episode to catch up and they end up on some beautiful tangents! They talk about life, relationships, and the show Heartstopper...among many other things. Buckle up and enjoy the ride!
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Episode 19 Part 1: Catching up
Emerson and Aydan take an episode to catch up and they end up on some beautiful tangeants! They talk about life, relationships, and the show Heartstopper...among many other things. Buckle up and enjoy the ride!
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Episode 18 Part 2: Language cont.
Part 2 of Emerson and Aydan's continued discussion about the power of language
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Episode 18 Part 1: Language cont.
Emerson and Aydan continue their discussion about language in relation to their experience with toxic religion. They talk about the long-term effects of the toxic and abusive language often used in religious environments, their personal struggles with those long-term effects, and revelations…
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Episode 17: Language Part 2
The second half of the episode recorded on April 2nd. Emerson and Aydan are discussing the nuances and power of language. They discuss how language, particularly, was used as a tool against them in their experiences with toxic religion
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
“It’s Our Turn” is a show where the hosts, Emerson and Aydan, share their stories growing up as queer people in toxic religious environments. Our hope is that it will provide education, validation, and maybe even a laugh or two for those healing from religious trauma. The more people know about how these systems affect people the better off we will all be. Now, you will hear no “religion bashing” here. Just sincere, heartfelt (and sometimes mildly irreverent) stories about how we navigated the world of religion, our own journey of healing, and what we’ve learned along the way.
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“It’s Our Turn” is a show where the hosts, Emerson and Aydan, share their stories growing up as queer people in toxic religious environments. Our hope is that it will provide education, validation, and maybe even a laugh or two for those healing from religious trauma. The more people know about how...
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