Oh, You Too

Are we following Christ out of love, or are we just running away from fire?In this episode of Oh, You Too?, we tackle one of the most heavy-hitting subjects in the deconstruction journey: The Architecture of Hell. For many, the concept of eternal punishment wasn't just a theological point—it was the very foundation of their faith. We sit down to examine that foundation and ask what happens when it begins to crumble.The Deep Dive:The Logic of Fear: We examine why "Eternal Conscious Torment" is the starting point for so many Evangelical tracks. We discuss the tension of a faith where the primary catalyst for a relationship with God is the threat of future punishment.Metaphor vs. Literal: John provides a masterclass in diverse theological perspectives, explaining the Episcopalian and Orthodox views—versus the "literal" interpretations many of us were raised with.The Emotional Scar: Even after we move away from a literal belief in Hell, the "fear-shaped hole" can remain. We have an honest conversation about how spiritual trauma affects our daily lives and our mental health long after our theology has changed.Join us as we attempt to dismantle the architecture of fear and see what remains of the foundation.

In our inaugural episode, Eric and John trace the roots of their spiritual journeys back to the beginning. We aren't just looking back at where we started; we’re examining why the initial "spiritual high" of our youth eventually faded and what happened when the high-gloss "brand" of 90s Evangelicalism met the grit of real life. That specific, painful moment when you realize the spiritual box you were handed is starting to crack. We talk about the transition from performative, curated faith to a search for something more grounded and honest. This isn’t a "bash the church" show. It’s a "save the faith by fixing the foundation" show. We are trading narrow certainty for a community where the questions aren't the enemy.

Have you ever sat in a pew and felt like you were the only one with questions? Have you ever looked at the "culture" of faith and felt like an outsider in your own home? Join John and Eric as they navigate the messy, beautiful, and often painful process of deconstructing and rebuilding faith in real-time.We believe the real Jesus was defined by a radical, boundary-breaking inclusivity—and we’re trying our best to follow that lead. From the "Purity Culture" hangovers of the 90s to the complexities of the modern Church, we’re here to remind you that the questions aren't the enemy. We are trading narrow certainty for a community where everyone truly belongs. Oh, you too? Yeah, us too.