Unchurching Podcast

What do you do with Christmas when you’ve left church—but still love the season? If you’ve ever wondered how to redeem Christmas without going back to religious performance, this conversation offers permission, language, and ideas for creating a conscious Christmas that actually feels like you.In this episode of the Unchurching Podcast, Clint and Rachelle talk honestly about how confusing and guilt-laden Christmas can feel after deconstruction: Do you still “make it about Jesus”? What do you do with the nostalgia, the carols, the services, and the pressure to celebrate?They explore the deeper history of Christmas—from pagan solstice festivals to the surprising lore behind Santa, stockings, and gifts under the tree—and how that history can actually free you from religious obligation. You may be surprised, we were! They reframe Jesus through an awakened lens: Instead of centering a distant God or a baby “born to die,” they invite you to see Christmas as an inner event—honoring your own awakening, inner guidance, humility, and soul gifts.They also introduce a playful new “bumper sticker” segment, where they take familiar Christian phrases and "gently" re-interpret them through a lens of consciousness, freedom, and light.✨ Christmas can be about light within, not religious obligation.✨ Jesus shows us our own divinity, not our depravity.✨ You’re allowed to rewrite your traditions in a way that feels true.–––🌀 Unchurching is for the spiritually curious, the deconstructing, and the awakening.📲 Follow us on Instagram: @unchurchingpodcast⏱️ Chapters00:00 – Welcome & the chaos of Clint’s Christmas décor01:20 – When Christmas feels strange after leaving church02:45 – Missing old traditions & asking: “What do we do with this now?”04:30 – Was Christmas ever really about Jesus’ birthday?06:20 – Solstice, Yule, and the return of the light09:30 – How the church absorbed existing midwinter traditions12:40 – A curious rabbit hole: Santa, symbolism, and old shamanic stories18:30 – Why exploring origins helps release religious guilt20:10 – The church’s version of Jesus: savior narrative & hierarchy26:00 – The awakened view of Jesus: mystic, teacher, and breaker of religious rules31:00 – Presence, compassion, and living what Jesus embodied38:00 – New segment: Bumper Sticker of the Week44:20 – Turning familiar phrases into invitations to awaken47:00 – Where awakening fits with Christmas now48:00 – The birth of inner light after the dark night49:20 – The “star,” intuition, and inner guidance50:30 – The manger, humility, and the human condition51:20 – Gifts, soul gifts, and what we really bring to each other52:30 – Making Christmas an inner event instead of a religious obligation54:20 – Final reflections & a conscious Christmas blessing

In this powerful and deeply vulnerable first video episode, Clint opens up about the past 11 months that completely changed his life — the unraveling of identity, the collapse of the body, and the slow, sacred rebirth that followed. From full-body spasms and sleepless nights to moments of surrender and spiritual awakening, this is the raw and unfiltered story behind Clint’s physical awakening — what it really looks like when the body becomes the teacher.Alongside Rachelle, he shares the fear, humor, humility, and transformation that unfolded as his body pulled him into consciousness, breaking through the illusion of control and teaching him what true healing really means.✨ Awakening through illness — when your body becomes your guide✨ Releasing trauma stored in the fascia and nervous system✨ From control and striving to surrender and presence–––🎧 Listen on all platforms → Listen Now🌀 Unchurching is for the spiritually curious, the deconstructing, and the awakening.📲 Follow us on Instagram: @unchurchingpodcast🌐 Learn more or book mentorship: unchurchingpodcast.com⏱️ Chapters00:00 – Welcome to Our First Video Episode01:00 – Why We’re Sharing This Story Now03:00 – The Impossible Year: 11 Months of Awakening07:00 – The Night It All Began10:00 – Spasms, ER Visits & Confusion14:00 – The Wellness Center & Black Blood Revelation17:00 – Heavy Metals, Trauma, and the Turning Point22:00 – When the Body Becomes the Teacher26:00 – From Startup Burnout to Breakdown33:00 – Stress, Responsibility & Survival Mode40:00 – The Gun Moment: When Life Feels Too Heavy47:00 – Finding Meaning in the Darkness51:00 – Meeting the Shaman – The Day of Rebirth56:00 – Learning to Rest, Release, and Receive01:03:00 – Energy Healing, Self-Talk & Speaking to the Body01:10:00 – Fascia, Memory & Generational Trauma01:16:00 – Nervous System Rewiring & Safety01:23:00 – Healing Without the System: Presence Over Pills01:29:00 – Grieving the Life You Lost01:35:00 – Releasing the Old Self & Integrating the New01:44:00 – Near-Death & the Rebirth Experience01:52:00 – Lessons from the Edge of Life01:55:00 – Living From Presence, Not Performance01:57:00 – Gratitude, Love, and Closing Reflections

In this deeply personal and eye-opening episode, Clint and Rachelle open up about what happens when spiritual awakening takes over the body. From nerve pain and insomnia to emotional waves and physical recalibration, they explore how awakening isn’t just a state of mind — it’s a full-body transformation. They discuss how trauma lives in the fascia, why the nervous system holds the key to healing, and how to tell the difference between illness and awakening. With honesty, humor, and compassion, they share their lived experience of physical awakening — the confusion, the beauty, and the unshakable trust that the body knows what it’s doing.✨ Your body isn’t betraying you — it’s leading you home✨ Pain isn’t punishment — it’s communication✨ You’re not falling apart — you’re waking up–––🎧 Listen on all platforms → Listen Now🌀 Unchurching is for the spiritually curious, the deconstructing, and the awakening.📲 Follow us on Instagram: @unchurchingpodcast🌐 Learn more or book mentorship: unchurchingpodcast.com⏱️ Chapters00:00 – Welcome & Disclaimer02:30 – The Misunderstanding of Physical Awakening06:00 – Diagnosed or Awakening?09:30 – The Emotional Toll & Trusting Intuition13:00 – Awakening Through the Body17:00 – Energy, Fascia & the Nervous System22:00 – Survival Mode & the Fight-or-Flight Trap28:00 – Childhood Trauma & Emotional Imprints33:00 – Releasing Stored Pain & Triggers38:00 – When Old Wounds Resurface44:00 – Physical Symptoms of Awakening50:00 – Digestion, Hormones & Recalibration55:00 – The Nervous System as Messenger01:00:00 – Speaking to the Body & Rewiring Safety01:05:00 – Integration & The New Body01:08:00 – Final Reflections: You’re Not Broken

If last week was about seeing the pattern, this week is about breaking it. In Part 2 of The Cult Condition, Clint and Rachelle move from awareness to action — exploring how to heal, rebuild trust, and reclaim your autonomy after leaving control-based systems. They unpack how to find healthy community, rebuild faith without dogma, and rediscover freedom as responsibility — not rebellion.Through personal stories and practical guidance, they share how to re-pattern your nervous system, restore your inner voice, and rebuild trust after manipulation. You’ll learn how to choose from love instead of fear, cultivate conscious community, and redefine what faith and belonging mean after leaving systems of control.✨ Freedom isn’t rebellion — it’s responsibility.✨ You don’t have to reject everything you loved, only the fear that came with it.✨ You haven’t lost God — you’ve remembered love.–––🌀 Unchurching is for the spiritually curious, the deconstructing, and the awakening.📲 Follow us on Instagram: @unchurchingpodcast🌐 Learn more or book mentorship: unchurchingpodcast.com⏱️ Chapters00:00 – Welcome Back: From Awareness to Action02:00 – What Real Freedom Looks Like04:30 – Healing After Control-Based Systems07:10 – Awareness vs. Repatterning09:00 – Red Flags and Green Flags in Community12:30 – What Healthy Belonging Feels Like15:45 – Emotional Safety and True Autonomy18:00 – Correction vs. Control21:30 – Nervous System Healing and Trust25:00 – Rebuilding Faith Beyond Systems28:00 – Finding Your Voice and Healthy Disagreement32:00 – Repatterning After Manipulation36:00 – Restoring Inner Dialogue and Self-Compassion40:00 – Building Safe Curiosity43:30 – Redefining Belonging and Freedom47:30 – Choosing from Fear or Freedom50:30 – Cultivating Conscious Community54:00 – Faith as Presence, Not Certainty59:00 – Remembering Love: Reclaiming Peace

In this provocative and insightful episode, Clint and Rachelle dive headfirst into a question many have thought but few have said aloud: Is the Church a cult? Prompted by a listener’s message about cult definitions, they explore the overlap between religious systems and cultish behavior — not to condemn, but to awaken awareness. This isn’t a “church-bashing” episode; it’s an honest look at how control can quietly replace curiosity in any human system — from religion to politics to wellness and even awakening spaces.Together, they unpack the key markers of cultish dynamics — fear-based loyalty, unquestioned leadership, behavior control, and “us vs. them” thinking — while sharing their own experiences navigating these patterns. They discuss why good people get caught in manipulative systems, how belonging and certainty can be used against us, and why awareness, not anger, is the path to freedom.✨ Cults aren’t defined by beliefs — they’re defined by behavior.✨ Awareness, not anger, is what frees us.✨ True community creates freedom, not conformity.–––🌀 Unchurching is for the spiritually curious, the deconstructing, and the awakening.📲 Follow us on Instagram: @unchurchingpodcast🌐 Learn more or book mentorship: unchurchingpodcast.com⏱️ Chapters00:00 – Welcome & Listener Inspiration01:00 – Why We’re Talking About This02:45 – Defining Cult Behavior (Without the Anger)04:30 – Cultish Patterns Beyond Religion06:00 – The Cult in All of Us07:45 – Belonging, Control, and Sovereignty09:30 – What Defines a Cult?11:15 – The Anointed Leader: Unquestioned Devotion14:30 – Fear-Based Loyalty & “Us vs. Them” Thinking17:00 – Control of Thoughts and Behavior19:00 – Doctrine Over the Person20:55 – Community vs. Control23:00 – Why We Stay: Belonging, Certainty, Purpose25:45 – The Human Need for Safety & Meaning28:00 – When Systems Use Those Needs Against You31:00 – The Psychology of Cult Behavior33:15 – Fear of Doubt & Suppression of Curiosity35:30 – Emotional Control and Behavior Policing38:00 – Why Good People Get Trapped41:00 – Authority Obedience and Group Pressure43:30 – Cognitive Dissonance: Defending the System46:30 – Belonging and Manipulation48:30 – Unity Consciousness and True Belonging53:00 – Cultish Patterns in Awakening Spaces56:00 – Spiritual Hierarchies and “Next-Level” Selling58:00 – The Myth of the Trigger and Spiritual Ego01:00:30 – Awareness, Not Anger, Brings Freedom01:02:00 – Reflection Questions for Self-Awareness01:04:30 – Awakening: From Belonging to Love, Not Control01:06:00 – Outro & What’s Coming in Part 2

In this intimate solo episode, Rachelle explores one of awakening’s most liberating paradoxes: learning to “know nothing.” She shares how leaving religious certainty opened a wider world of curiosity, peace, and genuine learning—starting with unlearning. From the ego’s addiction to being right, to the freedom of saying “I don’t know,” Rachelle reframes wisdom as a posture, not a pile of facts. She unpacks the difference between religion’s safety-in-answers and awakening’s freedom-in-openness, and introduces a powerful law from her studies: you don’t understand your way into peace—you peace your way into understanding.You’ll also hear about staying non-judgmental while exploring new ideas, choosing your “teacher” (ego vs. peace), why innocence and curiosity matter, and how free will and openness shape spiritual experience. She closes with a grounding affirmation to carry into your week.✨ Key ideas:Unlearning before learning: why dismantling certainty comes firstEgo vs. peace as teachers: choosing curiosity over defense“Peace first, then understanding”: practicing the paradox in daily life–––🌀 Unchurching is for the spiritually curious, the deconstructing, and the awakening.📲 Follow us on Instagram: @unchurchingpodcast🌐 Learn more or book mentorship: unchurchingpodcast.com⏱️ Chapters00:00 – Welcome & why this is a solo episode02:10 – Clint’s healing update & what’s ahead04:10 – Unlearning before learning: opening the field06:35 – Letting go of forbidden books & fear-based limits09:15 – The paradox: remembering… and realizing you know nothing11:25 – Curiosity dissolves fear (Day of the Dead example)13:40 – Religion vs. awakening: safety in answers vs. freedom in openness15:45 – The ego’s addiction to certainty16:55 – Study note: A Course in Miracles and conscious reframes18:45 – “I don’t know” as a spiritual practice20:30 – When spiritual circles mirror religious rigidity22:05 – Do I seek peace or to be right? (Non-judgment check)22:55 – Peace first, then understanding (“peace teaches”)25:35 – Staying open under criticism; sovereignty for all paths26:55 – Stillness over study for revelation27:55 – Willing to learn everything: openness as posture29:10 – Free will and inviting spiritual experiences30:20 – Two teachers: ego (attack) vs. peace (inner guide)33:05 – Stop attending the ego’s class33:45 – Childlike innocence & curiosity as the way in35:00 – Summary: returning to innocence, curiosity, peace36:35 – Closing affirmation

In this powerful and emotional conversation, Clint and Rachelle explore how guilt became one of religion’s most effective tools of control—and how awakening reveals that it was never real in the first place. A listener comment quoting “The wages of sin is death” sparks a deep dive into how guilt has been weaponized through doctrine, fear, and manipulation. They unpack how guilt keeps people small, separate, and afraid, and how it shows up even after leaving organized religion—through social conditioning, judgment, and self-punishment.Through vulnerability and laughter, they reframe guilt not as divine justice, but as the illusion of separation from love. They reinterpret sin as forgetfulness, death as the loss of awareness, and salvation as the remembrance of who you already are.✨ Guilt isn’t proof of sin—it’s proof of separation.✨ You don’t need to earn forgiveness—only awareness.✨ When guilt dissolves, love takes its place.–––🌀 Unchurching is for the spiritually curious, the deconstructing, and the awakening.📲 Follow us on Instagram: @unchurchingpodcast🌐 Learn more or book mentorship: unchurchingpodcast.com⏱️ Chapters00:00 – Welcome & Listener Comment: “The Wages of Sin is Death”03:45 – Fear Disguised as Concern06:40 – How the Church Weaponized Guilt08:00 – Emotional Rescue: Layers of Guilt11:00 – Reframing “The Wages of Sin is Death”13:30 – Sin Management & Control17:45 – Fear, Confession & Control Systems20:00 – Guilt as a Moral Leash21:30 – Guilt and Self-Worth24:00 – Passive-Aggressive Spirituality After Church27:15 – Be Angry and Do Not Lose Consciousness30:00 – Reinterpreting “Eternal Life Through Christ”33:00 – Rebirth and the Death of Awareness35:10 – From Guilt to Guiltlessness38:40 – Guilt Isn’t Real: The Illusion of Separation40:50 – Letting Go of Shame for Past Unconsciousness44:00 – Compassion, Shadow Work & Healing45:00 – Affirmations for Releasing Guilt46:00 – Living in a Guiltless World48:00 – Joy as the Opposite of Guilt49:50 – Awareness Practices & Reframing Guilt52:00 – Closing Reading: “Go Forth and Be Free of Guilt”

In this episode, Clint and Rachelle unpack one of the biggest questions people ask after deconstructing faith: What is my purpose now? They explore how the church taught purpose as a pressure-filled assignment—something to earn, prove, and perform for God—and how awakening reframes it as something to remember. Your purpose isn’t a role, title, or mission. It’s the unfolding of love and awareness through you, right now.From reinterpreting Jeremiah 29:11 to discovering purpose through awakening, they challenge the idea of a divine “blueprint” and reveal why purpose is not something you chase, but something you allow. Along the way, they discuss healing the ego, integrating past versions of yourself, and how your old skills and experiences become breadcrumbs toward who you’re becoming.✨ Purpose isn’t found through doing—it flows through being.✨ You are the plan. You are the purpose.✨ When you stop trying to find your purpose, you start living it.–––🌀 Unchurching is for the spiritually curious, the deconstructing, and the awakening.📲 Follow us on Instagram: @unchurchingpodcast🌐 Learn more or work with Clint at unchurchingpodcast.com⏱️ Chapters00:00 – Welcome and Listener Updates02:14 – Purpose as Pressure in the Church06:43 – The Pendulum Swing: From God’s Purpose to Self-Validation09:53 – Purpose as Awareness: Being vs Doing14:27 – Fear of Missing God’s Will17:50 – The Control System of Religion22:32 – Jeremiah 29:11 Reframed27:45 – Collective vs Individual Purpose31:00 – Trusting the Movement, Not the Map33:10 – Becoming Before Doing38:10 – Remembering Before Conditioning42:00 – Avoiding the Evangelism of Consciousness45:14 – The Kingdom Within: Presence as Purpose47:29 – Service as Overflow, Not Obligation51:23 – Integrating Past Skills and Identities56:59 – Healing and Inner Work Practices59:00 – Journaling and Reflection Prompts01:01:55 – You Are the Purpose

Another raw and real update. In this Unplugged episode, Clint and Rachelle share honestly about what it’s like to awaken together as a couple—sometimes out of sync, sometimes in harmony, but always learning. They reflect on their church past, how it shaped their ideas of success and provision, and how those ideas are being completely redefined through awakening.This wide-ranging conversation covers the realities of supporting each other’s growth, the role of trauma in healing, and how sound frequencies and mindfulness can help release what the body holds. They also respond to listener questions about Halloween, Satan, and demons—breaking down the history, dogma, and mystical perspectives, and reframing these as archetypes of ego, shadow, and separation. And they close by confronting the common accusation that “leaving church means leaving God,” showing why separation from the divine is not only a misconception but an impossibility.✨ Awakening looks different for everyone, even in close relationships.✨ Old fears of Satan, demons, and separation dissolve when seen as ego, shadow, and trauma.✨ Church is an institution—you can leave it and still be deeply connected to God.–––🌀 Unchurching is for the spiritually curious, the deconstructing, and the awakening.📲 Follow us on Instagram: @unchurchingpodcast🌐 Learn more or work with Clint at unchurchingpodcast.com⏱️ Chapters00:00 – Introduction to Unplugged Conversations02:37 – Personal Awakening Journeys05:36 – Supporting Each Other in Growth08:36 – Reflections on Church Life11:43 – The Shift in Perspective on Success14:17 – Understanding Provision and Abundance17:38 – Exploring Healing Through Frequencies20:29 – Book Recommendations and Insights23:30 – The Nature of Satan and Demons26:32 – The Role of Trauma in Awakening29:28 – Separation from God: A Misconception32:35 – Encouragement for the Journey35:20 – Conclusion and Call to Action

What if Adam’s “deep sleep” was more than a story—what if it was a metaphor for humanity’s unconsciousness? In this episode of the Unchurching Podcast, Clint and Rachelle explore the journey of awakening and consciousness through the lens of Adam’s deep sleep in the Garden of Eden. They discuss how ego, trauma, and cultural conditioning keep us in patterns of unconscious living—and how awakening is about remembering our true connection to Source.Together, they reflect on the illusion of separation, the role of the ego, and the importance of self-awareness, presence, and shadow work in the awakening journey.✨ People are awakening and breaking out of conditioned molds.✨ Separation from Source is an illusion—we are all interconnected.✨ Awareness is the first step toward freedom and awakening.–––🌀 Unchurching is for the spiritually curious, the deconstructing, and the awakening.📲 Follow us on Instagram: @unchurchingpodcast🌐 Book a free 15-minute discovery call to explore mentorship with Clint at www.unchurchingpodcast.com🕒 Chapters00:00 – Awakening and Connection02:05 – The Deep Sleep of Adam08:55 – Metaphors of Awakening12:12 – The Journey of Consciousness16:38 – Ego and Unconsciousness20:29 – Separation and Connection24:34 – Reactive Patterns and Shadow Work27:24 – Time-Bound Identity31:41 – Present Moment Awareness40:15 – Collective Trance and Cultural Norms55:02 – Practical Takeaways and Reflections

What if the Holy Spirit was never outside of you—but always the voice of remembrance within? In this episode of the Unchurching Podcast, Clint and Rachelle dive into the multifaceted nature of the Holy Spirit. They share personal experiences and cultural perspectives, explore how different denominations frame the Spirit, and discuss the neurobiology of worship and collective experience.This conversation reframes the Holy Spirit—not as a distant force to be invited in, but as the inner guide, comforter, and reminder of oneness with God and with ourselves. Along the way, they unpack themes of fear, control, atonement, and mystical connection, ultimately pointing to the Spirit as a voice of awakening.✨ You are not separate from God.✨ The Spirit reminds us of who we truly are.✨ Awakening is a journey of connection, not fear.–––🌀 Unchurching is for the spiritually curious, the deconstructing, and the awakening.📲 Follow us on Instagram: @unchurchingpodcast🌐 Book a free 15-minute discovery call to explore mentorship with Clint at www.unchurchingpodcast.com🕒 Chapters00:00 – Introduction and Community Engagement02:41 – Clint's Awakening Journey05:41 – Understanding the Holy Spirit08:28 – Cultural Perspectives on the Holy Spirit11:49 – Personal Experiences with the Holy Spirit14:20 – Fear, Control, and the Holy Spirit17:42 – Neurobiology of Worship and Collective Experience20:20 – The Role of the Holy Spirit in Different Denominations23:43 – Mystical Views of the Holy Spirit26:34 – Reframing Atonement and Connection to God29:25 – The Holy Spirit as a Guide and Comforter32:26 – The Journey of Awakening and Self-Discovery35:29 – The Holy Spirit and the Ego Self38:19 – The Voice of Remembrance and Atonement41:10 – The Holy Spirit's Role in Our Lives44:28 – Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Awakening is not about becoming something new—it’s about remembering who you are. In this episode of the Unchurching Podcast, Clint and Rachelle sit down with Justin Lovato, mentor and guide, for a conversation on the tools that support awakening. Together they explore how breathwork, meditation, and grounding help us reconnect with presence, navigate fear, and step into love.Justin shares personal insights from his own journey, emphasizing that awakening is a process of remembering rather than striving. They discuss the challenges of coming out of traditional religion, the importance of holding space, and the practical ways we can anchor into healing and transformation each day.✨ Remembering is the heart of awakening.✨ Breath, presence, and grounding are the tools.–––🌀 Unchurching is for the spiritually curious, the deconstructing, and the awakening.📲 Follow us on Instagram: @unchurchingpodcast🌐 Book a free 15-minute discovery call to explore mentorship with Clint at unchurchingpodcast.comConnect with Justin at www.nirvanamindbodysoul.com or on Instagram🕒 Chapters00:00 – Introduction to the Unchurching Podcast02:41 – Justin's Journey and Awakening05:25 – Understanding Love and Compassion08:30 – The Process of Remembering11:35 – Fear and Its Role in Forgetfulness14:44 – The Awakening Process17:38 – Meditation and Presence20:29 – Breathwork as a Tool for Healing23:46 – Grounding and Its Importance29:19 – Holding Space and Its Significance32:36 – Navigating Fear in Spiritual Practices35:31 – Practical Tools for Daily Life38:18 – Conclusion and Resources

Fear is one of the most powerful tools religion has ever used. In this episode of the Unchurching podcast, Clint and Rachelle take a raw look at how fear, doubt, and the devil have been woven into church life as mechanisms of control. They share personal stories of living under judgment, explore the historical roots of fear in Christianity, and unpack the contradictions between theology and love. This conversation is both deeply personal and deeply practical: how fear manifests in our bodies, how it affects our mental health, and how awakening is the process of remembering who we truly are. Listeners are invited to question inherited beliefs, embrace authenticity, and discover that real community is built not on fear, but on love and connection. ✨ Fear is baked into theology.✨ You are free to question.✨ Constructed fear can be deconstructed.–––🌀 Unchurching is for the spiritually curious, the deconstructing, and the awakening.📲 Follow us on Instagram: @unchurchingpodcast🌐 Book a free 15-minute discovery call to explore mentorship with Clint at unchurchingpodcast.com🕒 Chapters00:00 – Introduction to Unchurching Podcast02:35 – The Role of Fear in Church Life05:21 – Personal Experiences of Fear and Judgment08:45 – Theological Contradictions and Fear of God11:21 – Historical Context of Fear in Christianity14:27 – Fear Mechanisms: Hell and Spiritual Control17:18 – The Devil, Demons, and Mental Health20:18 – Awakening from Fear: A New Perspective23:26 – The Journey of Self-Discovery and Authenticity26:18 – Tools for Overcoming Fear29:37 – Building a New Community and Identity32:17 – Conclusion and Encouragement for the Journey

What happens when church leaders awaken—and choose authenticity over performance? In this episode of the Unchurching podcast, Clint sits down with David Trotter, former pastor and founder of Awakened magazine, for an honest conversation about life after church leadership and the expansive journey of awakening.Together, they reflect on leaving behind old belief systems, embracing unconditional love, and discovering the transformative power of curiosity and plant medicine. David shares the struggles many leaders face behind closed doors, the pressure of religious performance, and how healing and freedom begin with authentic conversations.This dialogue between two former church leaders is an invitation into safety, love, and a broader spirituality—one that goes far beyond the confines of religious structures.✨ Curiosity is a gift from God.✨ You can try on new beliefs for a day.✨ You’re safe, and you’re loved.–––🌀 Unchurching is for the spiritually curious, the deconstructing, and the awakening.📲 Follow us on Instagram: @unchurchingpodcast🌐 Book a free 15-minute discovery call to explore mentorship with Clint at unchurchingpodcast.comDiscover Awakened Magazine🕒 Chapters00:00 – Introduction to Awakening Journeys02:06 – David Trotter's Transformation from Pastor to Coach04:34 – The Unraveling of Belief Systems12:04 – Redefining Calling and Purpose18:38 – The Journey of Self-Discovery22:16 – The Struggles of Church Leadership25:47 – Breaking the Silence: Authentic Conversations30:32 – Releasing Conditional Love34:13 – Exploring Plant Medicine and Spirituality42:40 – The Power of Curiosity in Spiritual Growth52:49 – Experiencing Unconditional Love59:52 – Defining God Beyond Religion01:06:07 – The Impact of COVID on Spiritual Awakening01:09:46 – Final Thoughts on Safety and Love

Sometimes the best way forward is to pause and share the journey so far. In this special Unchurching Unplugged episode, Clint and Rachelle step back from structured themes and have an open conversation about what they’ve learned on their awakening path. They express gratitude for listeners, share their experiences moving across countries, and reflect on the challenges and growth that shaped them. This is a candid look at how ego shows up in the spiritual journey, how prayer can be redefined as connection rather than duty, and how empowerment comes from realizing your own inner power. They also talk about the freedom of embracing new possibilities, and the importance of community support in times of transformation. ✨ Everything is working in your favor.✨ You’re not alone in this journey.–––🌀 Unchurching is for the spiritually curious, the deconstructing, and the awakening.📲 Follow us on Instagram: @unchurchingpodcast🌐 Learn more or work with Clint at unchurchingpodcast.com🕒 Chapters00:00 – Introduction and Gratitude01:49 – Sharing the Journey06:44 – Life Experiences and Background11:52 – Transition to Australia16:08 – Moving to America19:37 – Experiences in LA25:22 – Ego and Awakening29:35 – Redefining Prayer35:45 – Empowerment and Freedom53:46 – Embracing New Possibilities

What if understanding the afterlife could change the way you live this one? In this episode of the Unchurching podcast, Clint and Rachelle explore the soul realm—what it is, what happens there, and how it shapes your life journey. They share personal transformative experiences, insights from hypnosis and past life regression, and reflections on the soul’s purpose and interconnectedness with the body. You’ll hear about the role of free will, the deep bonds of soulmates and soul groups, and how suffering can be a catalyst for growth. This is a conversation about remembering who you really are, embracing your unique path, and trusting the process of discovery. ✨ There’s no danger in discovery.✨ You are a free will soul.–––🌀 Unchurching is for the spiritually curious, the deconstructing, and the awakening.📲 Follow us on Instagram: @unchurchingpodcast🌐 Free Mentorship call with Clint at unchurchingpodcast.com🕒 Chapters00:00 – Introduction to the Unchurching Journey02:23 – Embracing Openness in Spiritual Awakening03:40 – Personal Transformative Experiences06:15 – Exploring the Afterlife and Soul Purpose10:07 – Understanding the Soul's Journey on Earth12:06 – The Interconnectedness of Body and Soul14:47 – Insights from Hypnosis and Past Life Regression18:48 – Experiencing the Soul Realm21:38 – The Role of Free Will in the Soul Realm24:38 – Soulmates and Soul Groups26:37 – The Purpose of Suffering and Growth29:34 – Remembering Your True Self32:24 – The Journey of Awakening and Discovery34:49 – Experiences of Healing and Love38:29 – The Collective Experience of Awakening42:09 – The Role of Religion in Spiritual Understanding46:27 – Closing Thoughts and Reflections

You already have the tool to become present—right now. In this episode of the Unchurching podcast, Clint and Rachelle explore the life-changing power of present moment awareness and how it impacts awakening, emotional healing, and self-discovery. They share personal experiences and practical tools—like breath work, journaling, and gratitude—that anchor you in the now. This is a conversation about why we get trapped in cycles of regret over the past and fear about the future, how societal structures keep us distracted, and how reconnecting with your true self in the present is the key to spiritual growth. ✨ The secret is here in the present.✨ Stillness is where connection begins.✨ You need to discover who you are.–––🌀 Unchurching is for the spiritually curious, the deconstructing, and the awakening.📲 Follow us on Instagram: @unchurchingpodcast🌐 Mentorship with Clint at unchurchingpodcast.com🕒 Chapters00:00 – The Power of the Present Moment19:09 – Navigating Past Regrets and Future Fears39:24 – Tools for Present Moment Awareness

What if the resurrection and virgin birth were never meant to be taken literally? In this episode of the Unchurching podcast, Clint and Rachelle explore how some of Christianity’s most sacred stories—like the resurrection and the virgin birth—might actually point us inward, not upward. They examine how awakening often comes by reinterpreting belief systems that once felt unshakable. This is a conversation about Jesus, Mary, the soul realm, and transformation. Not as distant theological concepts, but as living metaphors for the divine potential within you. Because sometimes, the real resurrection isn’t about rising from the grave—it’s about rising from the conditioning that kept you asleep. ✨ Awakening is a resurrection.✨ Love is stronger than death.✨ You are a vessel for the divine.–––🌀 Unchurching is a podcast for the spiritually curious, the deconstructing, and the awakening.📲 Follow on Instagram: @unchurchingpodcast🌐 Learn more about mentorship with Clint at unchurchingpodcast.com

A "must listen" episode! What if Jesus didn’t come to save you—but to awaken you? In this episode of the Unchurching podcast, Clint and Rachelle Davis examine the deeply ingrained doctrine of salvation and how it has shaped Christianity’s exclusivity, identity, and sense of urgency. They explore how traditional teachings on Jesus may have limited our understanding of divinity, and offer a new lens through which to see his life—not as a transaction for salvation, but as an invitation into awakening.This is a raw, transformative conversation about inner divinity, the kingdom of heaven within, and how thoughts and self-perception shape our spiritual reality. It’s an episode that gently unhooks Jesus from the guilt-and-salvation framework and reconnects him to your conscious journey.✨ Jesus didn’t bring a religion. He revealed a reality..✨ The kingdom has always been within you.–––🌀 Unchurching is more than a podcast—it’s a space for the spiritually curious, the deconstructing, and the awakening.📲 Follow us on Instagram: @unchurchingpodcast🌐 Visit us: unchurchingpodcast.com🧭 Looking for support as you rethink faith? Explore 1:1 mentorship with Clint at unchurchingpodcast.com🕒 Chapters00:00 – Awakening Journeys and Exclusivity in Christianity05:45 – Questioning Salvation and the Role of Jesus11:36 – Cultural Influences on Salvation and Identity17:39 – The Nature of Jesus and His Teachings23:36 – Reimagining the Purpose of Jesus' Life and Death29:43 – Christ Consciousness and the Kingdom Within35:29 – The Power of Thoughts and Self-Perception41:20 – Living in Alignment and the Journey Ahead

Why is wanting to find truth a bad thing? In this second episode of the Unchurching podcast, Clint and Rachelle Davis dive into the emotional, liberating, and often disorienting process of awakening after leaving organized religion. They share personal stories of questioning long-held beliefs, navigating grief and anger, and learning to trust themselves in the journey of self-discovery. You’ll hear raw reflections on how authority in faith can become control, how identity and community are shaken in the unraveling, and how awakening is not just about leaving—but about remembering who you are. This episode offers a powerful invitation to reclaim your spiritual sovereignty, and embrace the questions that lead to freedom. ✨ You’re not alone in this.✨ You’re not broken. You’re awakening.–––🌀 Unchurching is more than a podcast—it’s a space for the spiritually curious, the deconstructing, and the awakening.📲 Follow us on Instagram: @unchurchingpodcast🌐 Visit us: unchurchingpodcast.com🧭 Seeking guidance on your spiritual journey? Explore 1:1 mentorship with Clint at unchurchingpodcast.com🕒 Chapters00:00 – The Journey Begins: Questioning Faith02:33 – Awakening: Discovering New Perspectives05:34 – The Role of Community and Connection08:21 – Navigating Authority and Control in Faith11:30 – Grief and Anger: The Emotional Toll of Awakening14:33 – Rediscovering Identity and Purpose17:26 – The Universal Christ: Expanding Understanding20:28 – Finding Freedom Outside Traditional Structures23:16 – Trusting Yourself: The Path to Sovereignty26:15 – The Importance of Asking Questions29:27 – The Death of Old Beliefs and the Birth of New Ones32:09 – Embracing the Journey of Self-Discovery35:03 – The Power of Affirmations and Self-Trust

Because when it all starts to fall apart, you need to know you’re not alone. In this first episode of the Unchurching podcast, Clint and Rachelle Davis open the door to a new kind of spiritual conversation. They share the deeply personal journey of leaving traditional church structures and stepping into an awakening of consciousness, identity, and purpose.You’ll hear stories of grief, freedom, and redefinition as they explore what happens when the beliefs, systems, and communities that once defined your world no longer fit. They also share powerful statistics about the decline of church attendance and why so many people are walking away—not to reject spirituality, but to rediscover it.This is your invitation to step beyond performance-based religion and into something deeper, wilder, and more true.✨ You're not broken. You're awakening.✨ There’s so much more.–––🌀 Unchurching is more than a podcast—it’s a space for the spiritually curious, the deconstructing, and the awakening.📲 Follow us on Instagram: @unchurchingpodcast🌐 Visit us: unchurchingpodcast.com🧭 Looking for guidance on your spiritual journey? Explore 1:1 mentorship with Clint at unchurchingpodcast.com🕒 Chapters00:00 – The Invitation to a New Journey02:38 – Personal Backgrounds and Church Experiences05:47 – Transitioning from Church to Broader Spirituality08:33 – The Impact of Community and Identity11:26 – Awakening and Consciousness14:25 – The Church's Role in Personal Awakening17:34 – The Shift in Beliefs and Understanding20:43 – Leaving the Church: A Personal Story23:34 – The Struggles of Leaving Church26:27 – Statistics on Church Attendance and Decline29:36 – The Future of the Church32:44 – Exploring New Perspectives and Resources35:42 – The Role of Books in the Journey38:30 – The Power of Now and Presence41:37 – Understanding the Afterlife44:24 – The Journey of Souls and Spiritual Exploration47:24 – The Influence of Ancient Knowledge50:15 – The Beauty of Awakening53:29 – Conclusion and Next Steps

This is Unchurching—a podcast for those who’ve walked away from organized religion and are waking up to something more. Hosted by Clint and Rachelle Davis, this show is an honest invitation into the wild, sacred journey beyond church life. We’re not here to bash church—but we are here to talk about what happens when it stops fitting. If you’ve ever wondered “What now?”—you’re not alone. Episodes drop every Sunday ;)