When Love Interrupts
🎙️ Welcome to the When Love Interrupts Podcast! Join Charity and Jay as they journey through the process of healing from religious trauma. This is a safe space for honest, unfiltered conversations about what we’ve been taught and what we’re learning to let go of. Together, we’ll unpack Church hurt, Purity Culture, politics in faith spaces, cult dynamics, the journey of embracing and affirming the Queer community within Christianity, and much more. Nothing’s off the table... we’re here for the messy, the meaningful, and the moments when love interrupts everything we thought we knew.
Episodes
In this episode, we sit down with Matt Langston of Eleventyseven and starterpacts for a thoughtful and often hilarious conversation about faith, deconstruction, creativity, and embracing who you truly are. We share personal stories, explore the idea of "grace as anarchy," and discuss the lasting impact of hell houses, end-times fear, and growing up in evangelical culture. Along the way, we talk about authenticity, self-acceptance, ...
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In this episode of When Love Interrupts, we sit down with bestselling author Beth Revis for a wide-ranging conversation that goes far beyond the page. We discuss the themes of fascism and authoritarianism woven throughout her books and how those ideas feel increasingly relevant in today’s political climate. Beth also joins us in exploring the historical origins of witchcraft accusations, the role Christianity played in shaping thos...
Jason Dunn (former frontman of Hawk Nelson) joins us to share stories from his early music career, life on the road, and the journey he’s been on since stepping away from the band. From nostalgic memories and behind-the-scenes moments to honest conversations about faith, identity, and growth, this episode is both reflective and deeply personal.
Now continuing his work as a solo artist, Jason is stepping into a new creative chapter,...
In this episode of When Love Interrupts, Charity and Jay sit down with author Addie Zierman and audio producer Lizzie Goldsmith to explore the lasting impact of evangelical culture and the stories we tell about faith, fear, and belonging. Addie shares the story behind her memoir, When We Were on Fire, a reflection on growing up immersed in 90s evangelical youth culture and the complicated journey of faith that followed. The convers...
In this episode of When Love Interrupts, Charity and Jay sit down with author Addie Zierman and audio producer Lizzie Goldsmith to explore the lasting impact of evangelical culture and the stories we tell about faith, fear, and belonging.
Addie shares the story behind her memoir, When We Were on Fire, a reflection on growing up immersed in 90s evangelical youth culture and the complicated journey of faith that followed. The conv...
🎙️ We’re honored to welcome Semler to When Love Interrupts! Semler (aka Grace Semler Baldridge) is a groundbreaking artist whose music explores the intersections of faith, queerness, and identity with raw honesty and poetic brilliance. Known for topping the iTunes Christian charts with their independently released EP, Preacher’s Kid, Semler has challenged the norms of contemporary Christian music and sparked powerful conversations...
🎙️ Malynda Hale joins us for a powerful conversation about social justice, music, advocacy, holding onto love and compassion in divisive times, and how she’s managed to retain her faith through it all. An award-winning singer, songwriter, actress, and activist, Malynda uses her platform to champion racial equality, LGBTQ+ rights, and meaningful dialogue. From hosting the #WeNeedToTalk podcast to starring in films like Bull Street,...
This week on When Love Interrupts, we’re joined by pastor, author, and speaker Jay Bakker for an open-hearted, wide-ranging conversation you won’t want to miss. We discuss what it truly means to bridge divides in today's polarized world, and Jay shares personal reflections on growing up as the son of Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker (The PTL Club and Heritage USA). From his unique faith journey to the powerful work he’s doing now through ...
In this episode of When Love Interrupts, we sit down with musician, producer, and provocateur Derek Webb. He's known for his time with Caedmon’s Call and a decades-long solo career marked by fearless honesty and spiritual exploration.
We delve into Derek’s journey through faith, doubt, and artistic evolution. Discussing topics ranging from the cost of speaking the truth in religious contexts to the freedom that comes with embracing...
🎙️ Come join us for a fun and inspiring conversation with Leslie Nease! We talk about her unforgettable time on Survivor: China, her brand-new Survivor-themed podcast launching this August, and our journeys through faith deconstruction. Leslie also shares the heart behind her show Honoring the Journey and reminds us why it’s so important to respect everyone's personal truth. This episode is full of honesty, laughter, healing, and ...
Joining us today is Tim Whitaker, founder of The New Evangelicals. Tim started TNE to deconstruct conservative evangelicalism and advocate for a loving and more inclusive Christian faith. He's a leading voice against Christian Nationalism, with his shows, such as The Tim and April Show and The New Evangelicals podcast. On the show, we'll discuss the vital fight against Christian Nationalism, issues within the CCM world, and our sha...
We welcome Travis Smith, Pastor and Executive Director of Blue Ridge Hope, to the show today. Together, we explore fresh expressions of church, what they are, what they can look like, and how they invite us to find Jesus in the most unexpected places. From creative ministry approaches to powerful personal stories, this conversation is full of surprises, including Sheryl’s unforgettable experience of encountering Jesus... in a strip...
🎙️ Welcome to the When Love Interrupts Podcast!
Join Charity and Sheryl as they journey through deconstruction and the healing process from religious trauma. This is a safe space for honest, unfiltered conversations about what we’ve been taught and what we’re learning to let go of.
Together, we’ll unpack Church hurt, Purity Culture, politics in faith spaces, cult dynamics, the journey of embracing and affirming the Queer community...
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