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That’s some good chit
I’m in a strange place and asking questions about what, for my entire life, I’ve called my Faith. This podcast has given me a safe place to think deeply about everything and ask questions that others aren’t willing and/or able to answer. I’m so grateful for this space!
Huge breath of relief
Been spinning for a couple years deep within a fundamental church and family. I started asking a questions and naturally they compounded exponentially. I’m grateful I found DRCK when I did. Amidst a season of change, turbulence, and massive cognitive dissonance, they provided laughter and lightbulb moments and a name for my processing. Truly a huge breath of relief.
Rotten and relatable
This is my first “deconstruction” podcast, and I’ve tried getting into the others, but nothing compares to DRCK. Hilarious, insightful and rotten all at the same time. I’m sure it comes from them josh and Adrian bring best friends for so long.
Give this bish a listen!!!!
This podcast has been incredibly healing for me during my deconstruction of faith. Adrian & Josh, idk where I would be without y’all. Love you guys!
Hilarious and Healing
IYKYK. Thank you guys.. so much!
Dirty Rotten? More like immaculate and good.
This is a great podcast. I enjoy hearing two friends (Adrien and Josh) have honest conversations about their doubts, their feelings, and how they handle life post evangelicalism. It’s hilarious. It’s deep. It’s thought provoking. Keep up the good work! Oh and Lil Fishies hooks are sick.
Great for my runs!
I started listening to them based on a friend’s recommendation and have grown to really love it! Their humor is delightful and keeps me going on my runs. But they’re also introspective and intentional about their language and try to be inclusive. Love love love it. Thank you guys!
Incredibly Validating
As a former evangelical church kid turned Bible college graduate who is finally ready to begin deconstructing my upbringing and the beliefs and memories I’ve repressed, I cannot say enough about Adrian and Josh and their podcast. I have never felt more seen and understood by two strangers, and they help put words to the emotions I’ve been trying to understand towards my spirituality. They tackle the big questions, important topics, and do it all with the perfect balance of humor and grace. Highly recommend to anybody who grew up evangelical and is trying to navigate the other side.
Bad Apples
A few weeks ago, I ran across DRCK on Instagram some how, started listening and haven’t stopped. The podcast is for anyone, but I can especially recommend it for ex-church kids. So good!! Thank you Josh and Adrian for putting his out there. It’s very helpful to hear other people walking similar paths!
Love you guys!!!
You’re helping me through my ....**buzz word!!** DECONSTRUCTION process! Thank you!
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I often have to leave this pod in my feed for a minute because I have to be in the right headspace to hear some realness. I’ll always catch up, though. These guys have done SO MUCH to help me come to terms with things that I’ve been afraid to confront for a long time. THANK YOU!
One of my favorite podcasts
Not only are they hilarious but they also bring up very valid critique of American church culture and beliefs. They do a great job of making 2 and a half hour podcasts feel like 1 hour (this isn’t sarcasm or passive aggression lol). I’m super thankful for what they do.
Sad Boyz for Questioning Christians
DRCK is the perfect podcast for people trying to sort through/deconstruct their faith, but who also want to be able to laugh (and even enjoy) the process. Josh and Adrian, the hosts, are funny and insightful (and sometimes irreverent, maybe even heretical, but constantly listening and reflecting and allowing their views to change), the guests are engaging, and the jingles and theme songs are *chef's kiss.* I also appreciate how well-read and well-listened the hosts are; they’re constantly researching relevant topics and pulling together ideas and quotes from other people and podcasts in natural ways, which adds to their own credibility and perspective. Around episode ten, they also begin inviting listeners to submit short audio segments discussing a given episode’s theme, to welcome additional voices to the conversation. If you're a fan of the Sad Boyz pod but want something that addresses religion but still has a similar serious-comic blend of tones, then the Dirty Rotten Church Kids is for you.
Rejuvenates My Weary Soul
For a long time I have felt like the evangelical churches I grew up in were all wearing on the spirit, which didn’t stop after I left. I was shamed for how curvy my body is, indoctrinated by being told the only interpretation of the Bible was literal and in line with creationist, which was a form of gaslighting because now I feel like I second guess myself on everything after being properly informed on many different subjects. It’s been freeing to hear people who’ve had similar experiences with toxic theology and have deconstructed their upbringing. I still might not be able to talk to my family about this so having a community that I feel recognized in and can share with my friends has been a HUGE help to me. I’m becoming my most authentic self and the bad apples have greatly played a part in that.
Deeply Gratifying
I just love how angry they get - I relate to the feelings they express in a deep way and it's always so comforting to know that there are other people as stunned and mad at church things and people as I am. But they are also angry in like, a funny and comforting way, not a scary way. Glorious.
The most validating, encouraging, liberating podcast!
I love this podcast and have experienced so much freedom from my own guilt, shame, and self judgment related to growing up as a church kid through listening. If you have grown up in the church and are curious/doubting/exploring other ideas, lifestyles, and experiences of spirituality this is the pod for you!! Thanks guys and please keep doing what you’re doing!!
Grateful!
DRCK has become my favorite podcast. Josh and Adrian are genuine, vulnerable, insightful, and delightfully irreverent. I have cried from laughing so hard, yet they also effectively cover deep, heavy subjects related to American white evangelicalism. Leaving that world behind after fifty-some years has been scary, confusing, and lonely. I can’t tell you how grateful I am that I found this podcast to keep me company on this journey. Excelsior!
Not alone!
It’s so good to know that I’m not alone in what I’ve experienced in the evangelical world.
Amazing podcast
This podcast is raw, emotional, and incredibly helpful for those deconstructing. The hosts keep it light while discussing very serious topics. Would definitely recommend to a friend - especially one leaving the evangelical bubble.
Thanks
This podcast is such a comfort to me. I’m thankful to live in this time when these ideas are being shared and I don’t feel like I’m so alone. They discuss things that definitely need to be discussed. What a relief.
Fav podcast of all time
I have listed to a LOT of podcasts and DRCK is by far my favorite. Josh and Adrian are not only hilarious, but their sincerity and willingness to grow and learn is amazing. They are setting a great example to their kids about how to be open minded to perspectives that stand in stark contrast to their evangelical upbringings while also not being afraid to speak out and hold accountable those that are causing harm in the world. They keep it real always and they are just so fun to listen to. Keep it coming bad apples!
I needed this
I’ve only listened to 2 episodes so far but they were both so good! I now don’t feel so alone in my deconstruction. I love how they use humor to make the process so joyful and not awful.
The only talk show in my life
I am a story addict and can’t stand the news/other factual podcasts. …. except for DRCK! Thanks guys!!
Vindicated!
Thank you Dirty Rotten Church Kids for bringing humor, intelligence and humanity to the discussion of deconstruction. As a former life long church volunteer, and volunteer worship leader, navigating this terrain can be isolating and overwhelming. You help foster a community that so many of us need. And you’ve seen how the sausage is made and make the best fun of it!! Your content is amazingly sacri-licious. Mmmm....