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The Man and the Boy
by Nick Watters
What happens when you start questioning everything you were taught to believe?This podcast dives into the messy, freeing, and sometimes hilarious journey of deconstructing religion. With vulnerability and wit, it follows an adult walking through doubt and self-discovery — side-by-side with his younger self who once accepted it all without question.Together, they confront shame, unravel guilt, and rebuild a sense of self-worth that isn’t rooted in fear. If you’ve ever wrestled with faith, identity, or letting go of what no longer fits, you’ll feel right at home here.
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Omni-awkward: The Trouble with Perfection
In this episode, we're hanging out with our old pal Epicurus. He's the guy who realized a few thousand years ago that you can't really have an all-powerful, all-loving god AND a world where mosquitos can kill you, and pediatric cancer exists. It's the Epicurean Paradox, and it's the ultimate glitch in the matrix for traditional faith.I'd love to hear from you, please share what's on your mind!I would love to hear from you! Please send questions and comments to:[email protected] added some podcast swag, let me know if you'd like something!
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The Unrolling of the stone
Let's look at what happens when the weight of tradition gets moved!I'd love to hear from you, please share what's on your mind!I would love to hear from you! Please send questions and comments to:[email protected] added some podcast swag, let me know if you'd like something!
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The Sunday Morning Hangover Part 2: Dealing with the Space Religion Left Behind
Welcome to Episode 2 part 2!In the final installment of The Sunday Morning Hangover, we continue to discuss how to navigate the "what now" phase of religious deconstruction. I'll provide definitions, examples, scripture references and laughs (I MAY even cry during this one) as we leave our standard issued maps behind and continue our curiosity driven steps away from the alter!I'd love to hear from you, please share what's on your mind!I would love to hear from you! Please send questions and comments to:[email protected] added some podcast swag, let me know if you'd like something!
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The Sunday Morning Hangover Part 1: Dealing with the Space Religion Left Behind
Welcome to Episode 2 part 1!In the first installment of The Sunday Morning Hangover, we discuss how to navigate the "what now" phase of religious deconstruction. I'll provide definitions, examples, scripture references and laughs, as we leave our standard issued maps behind and take our first curious steps away from the alter, together!I'd love to hear from you, please share what's on your mind!I would love to hear from you! Please send questions and comments to:[email protected] added some podcast swag, let me know if you'd like something!
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Leaving the pew
Why are we here? For many of us the cathedral didn't crumble overnight- it started with one question we weren't allowed to ask. In this debut episode, I'm exiting the sanctuary and departing from Catholicism.We're exploring the 'why' behind this podcast and discovering what deconstruction really looks like. This isn't about having the answers; its about finally being comfortable with being curious. Grab a coffee, tea (or something stronger) and lets be uncomfortable together.As mentioned in this episode, here are some important resources :www.nsvrc.org -National sexual violence resource centerwww.snapnetwork.org -Survivors Network for those abused by priestsaaagnostica.org - a secular 12 step recoveryhttps://www.crusadeagainstclergyabuse.com/ -website created by the surviving family of the case I reference in this episode.Sexual abuse is NEVER justified. If you are a victim of abuse there is help available. Please visit the above listed websites, call local authorities, or at the very least, reach out to me via the provided email address.I welcome any and all questions/comments from my listeners.I'd love to hear from you, please share what's on your mind!I would love to hear from you! Please send questions and comments to:[email protected] added some podcast swag, let me know if you'd like something!
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Season 1- Trailer
Preview the upcoming podcast, The Man and the BoyI'd love to hear from you, please share what's on your mind!I would love to hear from you! Please send questions and comments to:[email protected] added some podcast swag, let me know if you'd like something!
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
What happens when you start questioning everything you were taught to believe?This podcast dives into the messy, freeing, and sometimes hilarious journey of deconstructing religion. With vulnerability and wit, it follows an adult walking through doubt and self-discovery — side-by-side with his younger self who once accepted it all without question.Together, they confront shame, unravel guilt, and rebuild a sense of self-worth that isn’t rooted in fear. If you’ve ever wrestled with faith, identity, or letting go of what no longer fits, you’ll feel right at home here.
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Nick Watters
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What happens when you start questioning everything you were taught to believe?This podcast dives into the messy, freeing, and sometimes hilarious journey of deconstructing religion. With vulnerability and wit, it follows an adult walking through doubt and self-discovery — side-by-side with his...
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