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Honoring the Journey

Life is a journey, and we’re all walking our own unique path. But every now and then, we get the chance to step onto someone else’s path, to see the world from their perspective, and to learn from their experiences. That’s what we do here on Honoring the Journey. We walk alongside others, explore their stories, and then step back onto our own path—hopefully with new insights, deeper understanding, and a broader perspective for the journey ahead. Honoring the Journey is hosted by Leslie Nease, a

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01:01:12

Seeking Answers After Losing Faith in the Bible:...

Honoring the Journey ·

2025/02/03

Today, we welcome Liz Charlotte Grant, an award-winning nonfiction writer from Colorado, where we dive into Liz's background and her dedication to empathy, which she often explores in her newsletter, "The Empathy List." We chat about Liz's experiences growing up, her faith journey, and her role as a birth doula, providing an insightful look into how she navigated her life and spiritual beliefs. The conversation also touches upon Liz's new book, "Knock at the Sky: Seeking God in Genesis After Losing

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01:08:14

A Progressive Pastor on Rethinking Faith: Honoring...

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2025/01/20

Today we honor the journey of Josh Scott, a pastor and writer known for his progressive views. We discuss his spiritual journey and perspectives on Christianity. The conversation delves deeply into personal experiences with organized religion, the process of deconstructing faith, and the challenges faced along the way. Both Josh and Leslie share insights on moving beyond traditional beliefs, the importance of love and inclusion, and maintaining faith while questioning long-held dogmas. The episode

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00:34:25

Honoring the Journey: Welcome to 2025 and our 50th...

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2025/01/06

In this milestone 50th episode of "Honoring the Journey," Leslie reflects on the transformative experiences and lessons learned during the first year of the podcast. She shares insights on overcoming fear of failure and success, the importance of authentic human connection, and the power of listening. Additionally, she discusses the challenges faced by deconstruction content creators, the need for balance and margin in life, and her personal growth in finding her voice and truth. The episode serves

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01:02:54

Spiritual Awakening: Honoring the Journey of Annelise...

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2024/11/25

In this episode, Leslie welcomes guest Annelise, a singer/songwriter and TikTok star known for sharing her spiritual awakening. The conversation delves into Annelise's profound journey of spiritual discovery triggered by chronic pain post-childbirth. Annelise and Leslie discuss the shift from conventional Christian upbringing to a broader, more inclusive understanding of God as pure love, free from anger and retribution. They touch on the challenges and resistance faced from loved ones during such a

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00:44:06

Estranged Millennials: Honoring the Journey of Nic...

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2024/11/18

Nic Flores is known for his deep and impactful conversations on the Collision Podcast. Today, we delve into Nick's recent experiences with burnout and his decision to step away from his podcast. Leslie & Nic explore how personal traumas and the challenges of holding space for diverse narratives contributed to this decision. Nick opens up about his journey of dealing with familial estrangement and how he and his wife are channeling their experiences into a new project called 'The Estranged

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00:59:10

Red Letter Christian: Honoring the Journey of Shane...

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2024/11/11

This episode features Shane Claiborne discussing the intersection of faith and social issues, particularly focusing on the importance of welcoming immigrants and supporting the marginalized. Claiborne emphasizes that actions like welcoming strangers and uplifting the lowly are deeply rooted in the teachings of Jesus, citing the Gospel of Luke to illustrate his points. He argues that these principles transcend political affiliations and are fundamental to being compassionate and decent human beings

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00:56:26

Waking Up: Honoring the Journey of Bethany Nass Cseh

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2024/11/04

In this episode, experience a heartfelt and insightful conversation with Bethany Nass Cseh. Bethany shares her journey from growing up in a conservative Baptist church to becoming a licensed pastor and embracing a more inclusive and empathetic faith. The discussion delves deep into their experiences with deconstruction, the challenges of pastoral roles, and the profound realizations that come with questioning long-held beliefs. Bethany also touches on her work in adoption and belonging, reflecting

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00:54:26

The Quest for Thin Places: Honoring the Journey of...

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2024/10/28

In this episode, special guest Dana Hicks discusses his book "The Quest for Thin Places: How to Find Spirituality After Deconstruction." Dana shares his journey from being a pastor and professor to experiencing a profound spiritual and personal transformation. He delves into his deconstruction of rigid, institutional religious beliefs and explores the ongoing nature of spiritual growth and reconstruction. The conversation covers topics like the challenges of questioning long-held beliefs, the

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01:18:34

Finding Freedom: Honoring the Journey of Kyle Butler

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2024/10/21

In this episode, Leslie speaks with former pastor Kyle Butler, who shares his transformative journey through deconstructing his religious upbringing. The conversation delves into Kyle's upbringing, his experiences with religious fear and indoctrination, and the realization of his true beliefs. The discussion also explores the psychological impact of religious teachings, the importance of self-love and critical thinking, and the process of deconstructing faith. Kyle emphasizes the value of finding

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00:58:07

Choosing Love: Honoring the Journey of Susan Cottrell

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2024/10/14

In this heartfelt episode, Susan Cottrell, Co-Host of Freedhearts Podcast, shares her personal journey of prioritizing love and acceptance over traditional evangelical beliefs upon her child's coming out as LGBTQ. Susan discuss the challenges faced within the church, the need for adults and children to learn anti-bullying behavior, and the courage it requires to step away from judgmental ideologies. This narrative emphasizes embracing a God much larger than religious confines, valuing authentic

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01:13:20

The Quest for Truth: Honoring the Journey of Joel...

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2024/10/07

Joel Michael Herbert is an artist, coach, speaker, and musician. Joel opens up about his profound and often challenging journey from growing up in a conservative religious environment to becoming a worship pastor, and eventually deconstructing his faith. Through personal stories and key influences like Brennan Manning, Donald Miller, and Rachel Held Evans, Joel shares how he navigated through doubt, academic scrutiny, and a shifting theological landscape. Together, we discuss the impact of the 2016

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01:00:31

Deconstructing Mormonism: Honoring the Journey of...

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2024/09/30

Shane Larsen grew up in the Latter Day Saints faith, but after a faith crisis, he began using critical thinking, asking the tough questions and found himself deconstructing his faith. Now, he wants others who leave the comfort and familiarity of their faith tradition to know that they are not alone. He has a TikTok account called "Shane Deconstructs" where he talks very openly about his faith shift, sometimes in funny ways and sometimes in ways that make one think a little deeper about the things

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01:30:30

Broken Outcast: Honoring the Journey of Jay Bakker

Honoring the Journey ·

2024/09/23

Jay's church, Revolution Gathering, can be found on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and X(Twitter).You can pick up any of Jay's books on Amazon! Here is a link to do that.Jay's mom, Tammy Faye Bakker, wrote a book he talks about in the interview that I think you should pick up, too! Here is the link for the book, I Gotta Be Me.You can also find Jay's writings on Patheos.*******************Want to attend Theology Beer Camp? Save $50 on the registration fee with code JOURNEY2024 and you can register at

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00:54:14

Special Survivor China Episode! Honoring the Journey...

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2024/09/16

Sherea Lloyd was a contestant Leslie met on her season of Survivor: China. Leslie & Sherea have a very special relationship that really developed the few weeks after the game was over for them as they traveled China as roommates. This episode is so much fun! Sherea shares the hardest parts of the show for her, along with her favorite parts, how she got on the show in the first place and what she's up to now. She also shares her faith journey a bit with us. Enjoy! ************To join the Honoring the

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00:56:49

The Bible for Normal People: Honoring the Journey of...

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2024/09/09

Jared Byas is the co-host of The Bible for Normal People Podcast and he is also a writer, and a former professor of Philosophy and Biblical Studies. In this episode, he shares his journey through deconstruction and his consistently deep desire to know the love and truth of God. He doesn't hold back in offering some of the wisdom he has learned along the way! A fabulous conversation that will leave you with tons of insightful things to consider!Find out more about Jared on his website:

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00:57:21

Healing My Inner Child: Honoring the Journey of Cheydrea

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2024/09/02

Andrea, who uses the pen name Cheydrea (shy-drae-uh), had a childhood filled with instability, neglect and fear. Through the years, she has fully deconstructed her evangelical beliefs and has found tremendous healing in her writing and art. Her poetry reveals her pain in raw and vivid detail. Through courageous and vulnerable self-expression, she has learned to honor her emotions, re-parent herself, and liberate her authentic voice. Her story is one of tremendous resilience and her desire to help

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01:04:21

Honoring the Journey of Religious Scholar, Reza Aslan

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2024/08/26

Reza Aslan came to the US when his family fled from Iran when he was 7 years old. He was raised in the Muslim religion, but converted to Christianity in college, then found his way back to his Muslim/Islam roots in his twenties. He has studied religion deeply for years, has written books, has been on podcasts and documentaries about religion and has incredible insights into the purpose and role of religion in our society. His journey is fascinating and he doesn't hold back from sharing with

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01:05:07

Holy Heretics: Honoring the Journey of Gary Alan Taylor

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2024/08/05

Gary Alan Taylor was very active in ministry for a number of years. He actually worked with Focus on the Family, where he was in charge of touring with The Truth Project (remember that?). But when he began to question some things about his theology, there was a huge shift in his life. He now has a podcast called Holy Heretics, helped found The Sophia Society, and is a writer and speaker in the deconstruction community. His story is so relatable and powerful, friends. I know you will enjoy hearing

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00:55:03

A People's Theology: Honoring the Journey of Mason...

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2024/07/29

Mason Mennenga grew up in the early 2000's youth group purity culture era. His curiosity and determination to understand truth led him to deconstruct his beliefs and now he's a voice on social media and through his podcasts, A People's Theology and The Black Sheep Podcast! He brings humor and sarcasm to the deconstruction community, and I for one appreciate the laughs! Enjoy the journey, friends! It's a good one.To find out more about Mason, check out his website and you'll find links to his social

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00:56:56

Journey to Shalom: Finding Healing in Sacred Stories...

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2024/07/22

Molly LaCroix is a Marriage & Family Therapist and utilizes the IFS (Internal Family Systems) model in her work. In this episode, she shares her journey, why she thinks our personal stories are so sacred, and gives us a peek into the complexities of religious trauma and what it looks like to use the IFS model in therapy. A fascinating and powerful interview you won't want to miss!You can learn more about Molly and her work at her website, www.mollylacroix.com. There, you will find her substack, her

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