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Evangelicalish

Weekly Livestreams on YouTube on Wed nights at 9pm Eastern/6pm Pacific with hosts Ashley Swearengin and @UnconventionalPastorPaul, Paul Swearengin. She served as mayor of a city, Paul was an evangelical pastor. Together, they were deep in the middle of the rise of Christian nationalism. Come join us as we discussing a spirituality that reaches beyond the walls of a church building and connects deconstructing people of faith to a renewed identity and a beautiful connection to divine love and

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01:13:31

Pride Month & Jan 6 Hearings

Evangelicalish ·

2022/06/16

**Last Episode of Season 7. We will be back July 6. ** In this episode, we talk about Pride month and our own journeys to becoming theologically affirming of LGBTQ+. Then we talk about the Jan 6 hearings and is there anything to convince people out of "the big lie." We end the episode reacting to another cringey christian movie. Follow the Evangelicalish team on TikTok, IG, FB & Twitter: @evangelicalish, @pastorpaul_tiktok, @pastorfromok, @aprilajoy or email us:

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01:13:59

Life as a Non-Binary Christian

Evangelicalish ·

2022/06/02

Paul, Jeremy and April are joined by April's spouse Beecher Reuning (they/them) as we discuss what life as a non-binary Christian looks like in the evangelical-ish world. They tell us about their journey from suppressing their gender dysphoria and viewing it as something that needed fixing to now fully embracing & celebrating their God-given non-binary identity. Listen to Beecher and April's story on their podcast The Non-Binary Marriage. Follow Beecher on social media

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01:10:00

Uvalde, SBC Report, Rage Prayer

Evangelicalish ·

2022/05/26

April and Jeremy are joined by guest Reverend Elizabeth Riley to talk about the world: the Uvalde Elementary school shooting, the report that was released on the Southern Baptist Convention sexual abuse and cover-ups and the Indiana Pastor pulpit confession to adultery that was actually CSA. Rev Riley then leads us all in a rage prayer as we sit in the heaviness of the moment. Then we talk about how we move forward and how we make change. At the end, April reads a real thread by a Twitter

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01:07:34

Mass Shootings, Greg Locke & Madison Cawthorn

Evangelicalish ·

2022/05/19

Paul, Jeremy and April discuss the Buffalo shooting, the racism/white supremacy behind it and what to do about America's gun problem. Greg Locke went viral again for saying you can't be a christian and vote democrat. Should his tax exemption be taken away? Why isn't the government doing anything about extremist pastors? Finally, Madison Cawthorn lost his re-election bid. We discuss what we think is next for the problematic, failed republican. Follow the Evangelicalish team on Tiktok, IG, FB

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01:12:04

More Cringey Clips & Roe V Wade

Evangelicalish ·

2022/05/12

We're back from an extended break with a new season! Paul and April are joined by Reverend Derek Terry to react to some cringey evangelical clips from the past month and discuss relevant news such as Roe v Wade. Jeremy had a last minute issue but will return on the next episode. Follow Derek online @RevDerekTerry Follow the Evangelicalish team on Tiktok, IG, FB & Twitter: @evangelicalish, @pastorpaul_tiktok, @pastorfromok, @aprilajoy or email us: evangelicalish@gmail.com

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01:20:16

Complicated Grief, Hillsong & Corrupt Churches-...

Evangelicalish ·

2022/04/07

***This is the last episode of the season. Evangelicalish will be back in May*** In this episode, Paul talks about the complicated grief of losing his father whom he had a difficult relationship with. The team talks about grief and human emotions that the church often tries to shun or dismiss. Then they talk about the new Hillsong documentary and the uncovering of more and more toxic church environments. What is there to do moving forward? Then hear them deal with trolls live who show up in

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01:10:34

CSA & Church Abuse with Mary Katherine Backstrom

Evangelicalish ·

2022/03/31

Bestselling author, blogger and social media activist Mary Katherine Backstrom joins Evangelicalish this week to talk about being a survivor of CSA (child sexual abuse) and how her church responded when she reported it to them. We also touch on purity culture and the cover it gives to abusers. Then the show ends with a new game - Two Truths & A Lie - but with comments we've each received on our individual platforms. Buy MK's book Holy Hot Mess here:

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01:18:09

Ukraine, John MacArthur & Church Cover-Ups

Evangelicalish ·

2022/03/24

In this episode, we talk about the tragedy of the war in Ukraine but acknowledge the problematic way evangelicals & media have treated Ukrainian refugees differently compared to other countries. Recently, investigative journalist Julie Roys, dropped a story of a decades- long child-abuse cover-up in John MacArthur's church. The church shamed the wife/mother of the family and stood by the abuser, even after he was convicted and is still serving time in prison. Read the story here:

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01:07:04

Narcissism in the Church

Evangelicalish ·

2022/03/17

Paul & April are joined by Matthew Phifer, MSEd, who is a therapist, speaker, trainer, and toxic relationship, narcissism, trauma and emotional abuse expert. Matthew is here to talk all about narcissism in the church: the different types of narcissism, the cover churches give for them and signs to look for. He also tells us about the dangers of high-control groups like cults and how many churches aren't any different when they use FOG - fear, obligation and guilt tactics. Follow Matt on

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01:07:44

War, End Times & The Biblical Canon

Evangelicalish ·

2022/03/03

In this episode, we talk about Ukraine, the tragedies of war and the evangelical urge to make every world event about America and the end times. Then we are joined by Manuel Ramminger, who has a biblical studies degree and has run several Bible schools. He will talk to us about the formation of the Biblical canon- how the Bible was formed and who made the decisions on which books to include and exclude. And knowing the Bible is not the literal Word of God, how should we read it? Manuel now

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01:06:05

The Evangelical War on Deconstruction

Evangelicalish ·

2022/02/24

John Cooper, the frontman for Christian rock band Skillet, recently declared war against deconstruction during a concert and followed it up with a long Facebook explaining the dangers of deconstructing one's faith. In this episode, Paul, Jeremy & April address Cooper's attack on deconstruction, what he got wrong and what it actually is. Then we talk about what it's like when people from our evangelical church past come into our lives to leave us comments and messages full of gaslighting

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01:15:28

Rev. Derek Terry's Journey From AME to UCC + Super...

Evangelicalish ·

2022/02/17

Reverend Derek Terry is an artist, scholar and Pastor at St. Peter's United Church of Christ in Cincinnati. He talks about his journey from growing up in the African Methodist Episcopal Church to becoming an openly gay Pastor in the United Church of Christ denomination. Then we all discuss the Super Bowl Halftime Show, the outrage that followed from conservatives, and why the NFL still needs to fix the racism within their system. Then we each share one thing we weren't allowed to enjoy

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01:16:01

Anniversary Show & More Cringey Evangelical Clips

Evangelicalish ·

2022/02/10

Evangelicalish turned ONE this week and we wanted to celebrate by sharing some of our favorite moments from the last year and by reading favorite moments sent in by you all. And back by popular demand, we react to some cringey evangelical clips that happened during the season break. **Thank you for all of your support over the last year - we are excited to continue on this journey with all of you.** Follow the Evangelicalish team on Tiktok, IG, FB & Twitter: @evangelicalish,

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01:14:37

Ted Cruz Hypocrisy & LGBTQ Christians - Side A, Side...

Evangelicalish ·

2022/01/13

In this episode, we discuss Ted Cruz headlines of the week. He had a moment of courage talking about January 6th but completely walked it back on Tucker Carlson's show. He was also in the news recently because of things his daughter said on TikTok. This leads us into a discussion on Christian parents and how they respond to their kids coming out as LGBTQ. We go into the different viewpoints on LGBTQ issues within evangelicalism: Side A, Side B and Side X. We also talk about the phrase "love

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01:19:12

January 6th Anniversary & Moderate Evangelicals

Evangelicalish ·

2022/01/06

It's been one year since the insurrection attempt at The Capitol. We talk about where we were on Jan. 6th 2021 and play our individual TikTok videos we made on that day. We also discuss the aftermath in the evangelical church and how Jan. 6th was the catalyst for many of us to officially become EXvangelicals. But what about moderate evangelical pastors who have remained silent despite Qanon and other conspiracies flooding their churches? We dive into why remaining silent is

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01:07:36

The Holidays & Dealing With Ultra Conservative Family

Evangelicalish ·

2021/12/23

Christian Nationalism seems to be getting worse. This week, it gave a stage to Kyle Rittenhouse who was met with elaborate praise and gave a scandal-ridden ex-president (Trump) a Sunday morning pulpit. It is obviously problematic for many of us, but what do we do with family members who support and celebrate these things? To help us discuss, we are joined by Promise Enlow whose family is deeply involved with Qanon and considered leaders among several prophets who believe Trump is God's

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01:20:04

Dangerous Christians & The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill...

Evangelicalish ·

2021/12/16

There is a real threat to democracy and it's not what we were raised to be weary of: it's christian extremists. In this episode, we discuss the danger of crazy evangelical politics along with January 6 texts, Church Gun Give-aways and more. Then we give a reaction to the the Rise and Fall of Mars Hill podcast. Follow us on Tiktok, IG, FB & Twitter: @evangelicalish, @pastorpaul_tiktok, @pastorfromok, @aprilajoy

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01:26:21

Deconstruction Isn't Sexy- Featuring J. Crum

Evangelicalish ·

2021/12/09

In this episode, April and Jeremy are joined by award-winning rapper and producer J. Crum. We listen to some of his new single "Clarity" and talk about what inspired the song and his deconstruction. His story from growing up in a Oneness Pentecostal Church to spending a few years in Master's Commission to where he is now is a fascinating and sometimes enraging journey. Then they discuss Pastor Matt Chandler and how he called deconstruction just a "sexy thing to do." The story J. Crum tells in

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01:18:29

Cringey Evangelical Clips, Fox News Cancels Jeremy?

Evangelicalish ·

2021/12/02

We're back with Season 5 after our longest break yet. To make up for lost time, we react to some of the cringiest evangelical videos that we missed. Also, Jeremy recently landed on Fox News and has the threats and hate mail to prove it. We also talk about cancel culture and all the things christians have tried to cancel over the years (despite claiming to hate cancel culture). We missed you all and are glad to be back, Follow us on Tiktok, IG, FB & Twitter: @evangelicalish,

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01:10:07

JFK Jr, Qanon: Reclaiming Faith from the Crazy

Evangelicalish ·

2021/11/04

Our last episode of the season! We will return live on Youtube Dec 1st at 9pm Est with the podcast dropping shortly thereafter. In this episode, we discuss the crazy Qanon conspiracy that led hundreds of people to go to Dallas to await the return of the late JFK Jr, Let's Go Brandon and other crazy stuff in conservative evangelical world. We then talk about where we are in our own faith journey, prayer, church and moving forward. How do we reclaim faith from the toxicity of the evangelical

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