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I was a Teenage Fundamentalist. An Exvangelical podcast.

Brian McDowell, Troy Waller

Brian and Troy used to be loyal Christian megachurch leaders. They’re not anymore. This podcast explores life in and after fundamentalism.

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00:51:57

S02E31 - Missionary, Not Just a Position with Anji...

I was a Teenage Fundamentalist. An Exvangelical podcast. ·

2025/02/14

This Season 2 interview was with another one of those people who still wear the 'Christian' label but who we can't bring ourselves to dislike. Anji Barker has 30 years' experience in neighbourhood-based community work in poor urban communities in Australia, Thailand and the UK. In this episode, she shares her own story of leaving fundamentalism and why she's happy to still call herself a 'follower of Jesus'.You can connect with Anji at https://newbigintrust.uk/ and find her book, Missionary Not Just

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01:07:16

S03E58 - Do I Stay Christian? with Brian McLaren ...

I was a Teenage Fundamentalist. An Exvangelical podcast. ·

2025/02/07

In Season 3 we were lucky enough to get to interview one of the poster boys for progressive Christianity, Brian McLaren. He was a Charismatic Evangelical pastor for twenty-four years and is now a progressive author, activist, public theologian. In this episode, we talked with Brian about his book, Do I Stay Christian? which gives reasons why people should stay but also why people should leave. You'll really enjoy this interview regardless of how you now define your spirituality (or lack thereof).You

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00:54:47

S02E21 - Christian Contemporary Music (2025 hiatus...

I was a Teenage Fundamentalist. An Exvangelical podcast. ·

2025/01/31

In 2021, we kicked-off Season 2 by remembering our favourite CCM artists and a few songs. We invite you to sing and clap along at home.LinksLiving in Laodicea by Steve CampAsleep in the Light by Keith GreenCreed by PetraMaranooka by In the SilenceAs part of our 2025 Down Under Summer Series, we're replaying out best episodes. We hope you enjoy them as much as we did. We'll be back with new episodes later in 2025!---Want more? Check out our exclusive Patreon episodes here.Join the conversation and

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00:53:01

S03E43- Frank Schaeffer is an Atheist Who Believes in...

I was a Teenage Fundamentalist. An Exvangelical podcast. ·

2025/01/24

In Season 3, we talked with Frank Schaeffer, author and son of the late theologian and Evangelical author, Francis Schaeffer. While Frank was once a teenage fundamentalist, he told us he describes himself as an atheist who believes in God. Frank told his back story and how he went from a founding member of the Religious Right to one of its harshest critics.Part two of this interview is here.You can access Frank's website here and his podcast here.As part of our 2025 Down Under Summer Series, we're

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00:44:14

S02E26 - God Told Me to Marry You (2025 hiatus repeat)

I was a Teenage Fundamentalist. An Exvangelical podcast. ·

2025/01/17

One of the reasons we created the pod was to tell our own stories. In this episode from Season 2, we remember dating and marriage within Christian fundamentalism, how it was rarely egalitarian, over-spiritualised, and that it was usually monitored or even controlled by pastors and leaders. Warning: This episode touches on issues concerning rape and domestic violence. If you are in Australia and require support, please reach out to Rape and Domestic Violence Services or Lifeline on 13 11 14.As part

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00:48:49

S03E50 - Reflections on our Philip Yancey Interview...

I was a Teenage Fundamentalist. An Exvangelical podcast. ·

2025/01/10

Our conversation with Philip Yancey in the last episode was such a head-f*ck, we felt we needed to reflect on the conversation and what it brought up for us. What do Exvangelicals do about Evangelicals who are really good people? You may not agree with the conclusions we reached, but hopefully you resonate with our struggles and honesty. If you missed it, our interview with Philip Yancey is here.As part of our 2025 Down Under Summer Series, we're replaying out best episodes. We hope you enjoy them

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01:01:10

S03E49 - Philip Yancey was a Teenage Fundamentalist...

I was a Teenage Fundamentalist. An Exvangelical podcast. ·

2025/01/03

In Season 3, we were thrilled when Evangelical author, Philip Yancey agreed to be a guest on the podcast and talk about his memoir, Where the Light Fell, which chronicles his time growing up fundamentalist. We also talked with Philip about how his books impacted us as we journeyed out of fundamentalism into more moderate versions of Christianity in the late-90s.You can find Philip's book here.As part of our 2025 Down Under Summer Series, we're replaying out best episodes. We hope you enjoy them as

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01:06:47

117 - The Season 5 Finale with Brian & Troy

I was a Teenage Fundamentalist. An Exvangelical podcast. ·

2024/12/27

We'd love you to tune in as we say goodbye to 2024 and look forward to 2025. We look back on some of our best episodes of 2024, and even a couple of our worst. We'll definitely be back later in 2025, so see you then!We'll be back with new episodes later in 2025!---Want more? Check out our exclusive Patreon episodes here.Join the conversation and connect with other listeners here.All our links are here.Transcript of this episode is here.Doubting your beliefs? Have questions about changing or leaving

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01:05:17

116 - From Loss to Purpose with Desiree Richter

I was a Teenage Fundamentalist. An Exvangelical podcast. ·

2024/12/20

We think you'll really connect with this episode. In 2000, Desiree Richter's two-year-old son Elijah died in a tragic domestic accident. The world as she knew it was dismantled along with her understanding of her place in it, leaving her to figure out how to parent her remaining children and how the fundamentalist Christian faith she'd practiced all her life fit into her new reality. We talk with Desi about her Fundamentalist upbringing, the death of her son, leaving the faith, and rediscovering

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01:13:16

115 - Star-Spangled Jesus with April Ajoy

I was a Teenage Fundamentalist. An Exvangelical podcast. ·

2024/12/06

We're excited to welcome April Ajoy back to our show. April is an influencer, content-creator, podcaster, and all-around troublemaker for the Christian right. She grew up in the heart of American Evangelicalism as an Evangelist’s kid and she is insightful and astute at illuminating the ways Christian Nationalism has infiltrated churches and political arenas, shaping not only modern Evangelical culture but also American public policy and international relations. Her new book is called “Star Spangled

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01:05:07

114 - Some Standing Here Shall Not Taste Death - The...

I was a Teenage Fundamentalist. An Exvangelical podcast. ·

2024/11/22

Did Jesus predict his own return in the lifetime of his disciples and first century Christians and get it wrong? Was he simply one of many failed first-century Jewish apocalyptic preachers? Did Paul and other writers of the New Testament share Jesus' view and get it wrong too? In this episode, Troy and Brian unpack some of the reasons why many scholars, progressive Christians, Exvangelicals and Atheists give a resounding, 'Yes!' to these questions.Links'The Lowdown on God's Showdown' by Edward

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01:23:29

113 - Armageddon Isn’t Coming with Bart Ehrman (repeat)

I was a Teenage Fundamentalist. An Exvangelical podcast. ·

2024/11/08

In preparation for our upcoming episode on the failed second coming of Jesus, we decided to replay this interview with one of our Exvangelical heroes, Bart Ehrman. If you haven't yet heard this interview then you're in for a treat, and if you have heard it before, we know you'll love it all over again.Dr Bart D. Ehrman is the James A. Gray Distinguished Professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. An expert on the New Testament and the history of Early Christianity, he has written

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01:01:40

Neurodivergence In and Out of Church with D.L. &...

I was a Teenage Fundamentalist. An Exvangelical podcast. ·

2024/10/25

Following on from Part 1, we continue our chat about neurodivergence with podcast faves Danielle (D.L.) & Krispin Mayfield. Krispin's website D.L.'s websiteSTRONGWILLED (substack.com)STRONGWILLED (the podcast)Want more? Check out our exclusive Patreon episodes here.Join the conversation and connect with other listeners here.All our links are here.Transcript of this episode is here.Doubting your beliefs? Have questions about changing or leaving your faith? You are not alone and Recovering from

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00:54:15

Neurodivergence In and Out of Church with D.L. &...

I was a Teenage Fundamentalist. An Exvangelical podcast. ·

2024/10/18

On the back of Troy's recent ADHD diagnosis, we talk about neurodivergence with podcast faves Danielle (D.L.) & Krispin Mayfield. Danielle's tells of their own Autism diagnosis and Troy opens up about how ADHD impacted him in the Church and now that he's deconstructed. The Mayfield's also talk about their latest project, Strongwilled.Krispin's website D.L.'s websiteSTRONGWILLED (substack.com)STRONGWILLED (the podcast)Want more? Check out our exclusive Patreon episodes here.Join the conversation and

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01:16:00

110 - You can take the girl outta...

I was a Teenage Fundamentalist. An Exvangelical podcast. ·

2024/10/04

Dr. Laura Anderson is a licensed psychotherapist, trauma resolution coach, religious trauma consultant, speaker, author, and educator. We talk with her about how when we leave fundamentalism, fundamentalism doesn't necessarily leave us, and its toxicity seems to manifest in other ways. Laura's links:Laura Anderson | Religious Trauma ExpertWhen Religion Hurts You (book)Dr. Laura Anderson on InstagramWant more? Check out our exclusive Patreon episodes here.Join the conversation and connect with other

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00:57:46

109 - F*ck the Patriarchy! with Cait West

I was a Teenage Fundamentalist. An Exvangelical podcast. ·

2024/09/20

Cait West is a survivor of the Christian patriarchy movement and advocate for survivors of spiritual abuse. In this episode, we talk about her experiences and her book, Rift: A memoir of breaking away from the Christian Patriarchy. She shares her story of hope for those who want to break free from high control environments.LinksCait West's websiteTears of Eden: Supporting survivors of Spiritual Abuse and Religious TraumaRift: A Memoir of Breaking Away from Christian Patriarchy : Amazon.comSurvivors

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01:16:28

108 - Let's Go Back to Great Big AOG Part 2

I was a Teenage Fundamentalist. An Exvangelical podcast. ·

2024/09/06

Following on from Part 1, we continue our recount of a recent Sunday service at Great Big AOG. We dive into the sermon and challenge the f*ck out of his claims and assertions and ask just how reliable are the supposed miracle stories that the pastor told. Judging by the amount of laughter, this two-parter is easily up there with our most fun episodes so far.Links:Let's go back to Great Big AOG Part 1 Listen to the actual recording of the sermon we sat through and recount for you - Ps Dave Harvey

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00:56:26

107 - Let's Go Back to Great Big AOG Part 1

I was a Teenage Fundamentalist. An Exvangelical podcast. ·

2024/08/29

It's been nearly 30 years since our last visit to Great Big AOG, and in this episode, we go back for a Sunday service. Join us as we recount the weird and bizarre antics and carry-on of these modern Pentecostals. We also introduce you to Brian's significant other, Michelle, as she joined us on our expedition back into the world of church. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll sing in tongues and raise your hands.Want more? Check out our exclusive Patreon episodes here.Join the conversation and connect

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01:29:59

106 - Navigating 'the Gray' with Sharon and Tracey...

I was a Teenage Fundamentalist. An Exvangelical podcast. ·

2024/08/16

In this episode, we are joined by Tracey and Sharon from the podcast, Feet of Clay—Confessions of the Cult Sisters. We talk about the black and white thinking of fundamentalism and how to leave it behind and embrace 'the grays' and nuances that pervade most of what life throws our way.Links:Feet of Clay—Confessions of the Cult SistersTracey & Sharon on InstagramWant more? Check out our exclusive Patreon episodes here.Join the conversation and connect with other listeners here.All our links are

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01:15:31

105 - Leaving Christian Friends and Family Behind...

I was a Teenage Fundamentalist. An Exvangelical podcast. ·

2024/08/02

When you leave church and/or the faith, what do you do about those who choose to stay? How do you navigate, maintain or even grieve those you leave behind? Troy and Brian share their own stories and give some advice on this very tricky part of deconstructing.Want more? Check out our exclusive Patreon episodes here.Transcript of this episode is here.Podcast links: https://linktr.ee/iwatfDoubting your beliefs? Have questions about changing or leaving your faith? You are not alone and Recovering from

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