Reviews

For those of us who took it VERY seriously

After having left the faith over 10 years ago, I didn’t immediately take the time to process how batsh*t crazy some of the teachings of Christianity really are. Tori and Justin have actually done something really unique here - So many others in this space primarily focus on the current perversion of the American church at large without diving into how the underlying scripture and doctrine of the religion itself is… well, drunk, to put it mildly! It would be all too easy to veer into a cynical nihilistic tone, but they manage critical discussion of the text while extending empathy to those who still live under its weight - because most of us used to be those people, after all! I can’t recommend this one enough. It’s well worth your time.

Zzzzzzuehrhrja
April 1, 2024

So smart and insightful

I’m love this podcast so much. I relate with Tori so much as I had the same upbringing and experience she talks about. I love the pointing out of hypocrisy and digging into the stories we grew up with and thinking about them critically.

Mjhess86
Jan. 16, 2024

Entertaining, Raw, Insightful

Real and open discussions about what many of us were raised to believe was true and right that turned out to be…not so true and quite often, very very wrong. I enjoy the intellectual discourse and appreciate the personal anecdotes the hosts share (so appreciated ep.86, especially after 19:40). It shines a light on how NOT normal the things I’ve left actually were. It’s a whole new, beautiful world out here!

DayleR86
Jan. 4, 2024

Great therapy for those of us that need it.

Tori and Justin are great!

Atcdan
Dec. 18, 2023

Youth pastor approved

As a ghbyd appointed youth pastor, I strongly support this podcast. In all seriousness… this is my go-to podcast when I need something funny yet deep, intelligent yet approachable, with a big dose of validation for my childhood self who was forced to take in Bible stories without an ounce of a critical lens. Although many who have left the faith will find this gratifying and hilarious, I also recommend it for those who know nothing about the Bible especially progressives who haven’t been deeply exposed to white evangelicalism, as Tori and Justin also give a great perspective on modern evangelicalism, it’s far reaching grip on our culture, and a peek into some of the ways Christians use this 2000 + year old book of texts to justify their whims and policies.

ralchelliff
July 10, 2023

So many good feels!

Love everything thing about this pod! I was basically born in the pews. It’s been a couple years now that I’ve stepped back from all that and hearing these stories from this perspective is wild! I have had some real good laughs though. It’s really been a delight while trying to process all that is deconstructing.

s@r@s
May 23, 2023

Deacon-struction drinking junction

Tori and Justin have great chemistry and the theological chops to dunk all day on the church, evangelical theology, and mix it up with the cross section of power, justice, and other touchy topics while keeping the mood light and approachable while God is being a Bad Father and drinking about it. Keep it up guys!

AudioNephew
April 21, 2023

This is a review for Community

Great show 5*

Paul from Bloomington Indiana
Nov. 17, 2022

I FEEL SO VALIDATED

I could listen to this podcast all day. I actually have before. And I send it to everyone. It confirms so many of my thoughts and feelings from the past. I feel so much more empowered and validated after having this podcast in my life!!

Jtylor7562648
Nov. 5, 2022

If Y’all Held Church, I’d attend

I like that you talk about what’s actually in the Bible and then dunk on it. …On second thought I’ll consider this my weekly sermon. Preach on!

TennesseeTweety
Nov. 1, 2022

Grrrrrrrrrreat!

Love it. Getting a lot of flashbacks from 20 years in the church.

Chazxcore
Aug. 24, 2022

Great exvangelical/deconstructionist podcast!!!!

Each week I look forward to Thursday because that’s when a new episode drops - it’s a highlight of my week!!! After I finish with a new episode, I oftentimes go back to listen to old ones because I love the content so much and relate so hard. Lol Tori “boycotting Disney is so worn out” 🤣🤣

melo moocow
Aug. 4, 2022

So good

One of the best and realest Bible deconstruction shows out there. I’ve learned so much.

Kaitlyn Yang
July 21, 2022

Fantastic for former religious kids

The hosts are a former pastor/seminary grad and a former fundamentalist evangelical who grew up reading the entire Bible every year as a child. I grew up in a super Christian family but am a big asker of “why” and that always got me in trouble in Sunday School. A lot of things about the Bible didn’t make sense to me but you’re taught to keep the faith and that God is too great to fully comprehend and understand. Now that I’ve left the faith and am recovering I look back and find the Bible to be hilarious. I love the way the hosts can poke fun at the ridiculousness of Bible stories. These are not just atheists bashing it for a laugh, but people who have a deep knowledge of and relationship with the book. Thanks for the cathartic listen. I’d also recommend the podcast Counter Apologetics if you want great logical arguments against all the insane stuff you learned as a Christian. It’s much drier but great if you’re in the mood.

DallasDesigner007
June 23, 2022

Honesty about biblical stories & ridiculousness of religion

The hosts have an easygoing vibe and friendly banter. I only knew the most general stuff about bible stories, and I found it fascinating to hear more of them in detail, especially with the historical knowledge and background. My only request would be to keep the “like”s and “that’s valid”s and “fair, fair”s to a minimum.

Glickla
May 27, 2022

Really enjoying this podcast

This podcast is giving me a helpful way to look at the bible. It amazes me how much I did not grasp about the bible when I was a Christian because I was trying to believe the “correct” things.

Marie56
May 25, 2022

SUBSCRIBE NOW

OMG! This is a BRILLIANT podcast, I am so glad I found it.

j8gille
March 31, 2022

Being a non-believer

Totally great listening. Sometimes I get really drunk.

scotty hb in the oc
March 4, 2022

Very entertaining

Love the background of both the host. Coming from an evangelical background and rehearing all these stories that I grew up with in a different light is….not always Comfortable. However it’s funny, it’s informative and it’ll make you reflect on a lot of these stories we’ve heard growing up. Thanks y’all for doing this podcast!

walktertalker
March 3, 2022

Funny, irreverent, enlightening, and important

Tori and Justin have become guides for me as I’ve reshaped my relationship with the Bible after deconverting. I finish every episode grateful that there are others who are re-thinking things in the same way that I have. You will laugh, learn, and fall in love with the hosts and guests!

Cortland Coffey
Feb. 22, 2022

Answer to my “prayers”

I only recently discovered podcasts about deconstruction (having only recently realized that there was a word to describe my experience over the last 10ish years). I’ve listened to so many great ones but “Go Home Bible” is absolutely what I was looking for without even knowing it. The content is so good- it’s thought provoking and also entertaining. I feel understood, less alone on this weird journey and totally, completely validated. I’m obsessed.

The MD in NJ
Jan. 5, 2022

Learn about Bible stories from a secular perspective

This is a great podcast for those who want to introduce their teens to Bible stories from a secular perspective— and also immunize them, so to speak, from biblical literalism/inerrancy evangelism

Lady_Glencora
Dec. 18, 2021

Best Kind of Conversation

I grew up in the American evangelical/fundamentalist homeschooling subculture, and while I walked away from Christianity in my early twenties, many of my friends from then didn’t. This podcast feels like the conversations with friends that I wish I could have been a part of. The hosts excellently articulate and explore many of the same questions I also faced (e.g. power versus goodness in the Job episode).

Aniseseed
Oct. 12, 2021

Like therapy but free

Funny, interesting and therapeutic!

kryst85
Aug. 21, 2021

Humorous, delightful take on the Bible

Entertaining content for those who want to take a more critical look at the Bible. I personally appreciate this content because it gives a more sensible and sane perspective on the formative Bible stories heard at a younger (and more gullible) age. This podcast is a healing ointment and a good time!

MWS177
May 29, 2021

How dare they...

...read these ancient texts with context and understanding of cultural references from the times they were written in? What gives them the right to articulate the holes in these old stories? Who do they think they are providing such thoughtful exegesis of the writings while providing fun banter to go along with? Ok, I’ll bite...

snacks8me
May 11, 2021

Yaaaaaaaassssssssssss!!

The best godamned version of the Bible! Drunk Sunday school - I’m in. So great, please make more episodes, can’t wait to see what’s next!

ArayRay77
May 8, 2021

I’ve been waiting for this one

Growing up in church, I literally had these stories memorized and had so many of the questions mentioned here. This podcast is awesome and funny and I believe will be a great tool for “the Word of God is literal” mistaken culture. Congrats on your pod! I’ll be waiting for new episodes every week!

Aida Cubas
May 7, 2021

A Bible study that actually studies the Bible

Starting right near the beginning in Genesis 6, Tori Williams Douglass and Justin Gentry's podcast is straightforward and accurate to the text while being laugh out loud funny at times. A must-listen for anyone who wants to know more about the Bible.

Ash McG
May 6, 2021