Episodes

April 13, 2024

Episode 82: Overcoming your Past with Nic Flores

This week we welcome Nic Flores of the Collision Podcast to talk about ministry, overcoming your past, and the importance of therapy. He has a great story and a delightful perspective; welcome to the REVcovery Room! We now h…
April 6, 2024

Episode 82:: So You Need a Resume

This week we cover a much requested topic and dive into the practical elements of building a resume and getting a job after ministry. It can be a daunting task but you more than have what it takes to make the leap and thrive…
March 29, 2024

Episode 81: Is it Holy Week already?

We are back and happy to welcome you to the REVcovery Room! This week we talk about Holy Week and what to do when the thing that used to bring you comfort no longer does so. It's a good one and it's great to be back for a ne…
Feb. 23, 2024

Season 4 Wrap-up

This week we just have a quick wrap-up for this last season of REVcovery. Hope you had as much fun this season as we did. See you back in a few weeks! Welcome to the REVcovery Room! We now have a Discord now for our Patrons!…
Feb. 15, 2024

Episode 80: Becoming the next thing with Derek Webb

This week we welcome the ever delightful Derek Webb to the podcast. Derek is a former Christian singer/songwriter (or singer/songwriter that happens to be a Christian) and is now writing more about the process of leaving wha…
Feb. 8, 2024

Episode 79: What would have kept us.

This week Sarah and Justin sit down and have a heartfelt discussion about what would have allowed us to stay in ministry. We hope this conversation helps you understand the reasons you left but also that it will inspire thos…
Feb. 2, 2024

Episode 78: Holy Runaways with Matthias Roberts

This week we sit down and chat with the incredible Matthias Roberts to talk about community, connection and his new book Holy Runaways. It is a delightful and cozy conversation you will walk away from feeling lighter and mor…
Jan. 26, 2024

Episode 77: WTF moments in ministry Vol II

Hey folks we are back with another highly requested episode on WTF moments in ministry. This week we go into some fun moments that Justin and Sarah have had as well as dive into some stories from our patreon supporters. It's…
Jan. 18, 2024

Episode 76: Was I in a Cult with Cortland Coffey

This week we have an incredible conversation with Cortland Coffey on ministry, high control religions, and how easy it is to fall into a bad situation for all the right reasons. His story is both jaw dropping and relatable; …
Jan. 14, 2024

Episode 75: Another New Year; Same Us

Hey folks its just another chill episode with Sarah and Justin wherein we discuss the new year, how our lives have changed, and what we look forward to in 2024. Join us this week in the REVcovery Room! This weeks episode is …
Dec. 21, 2023

Episode 74: Out of the classroom with Meghan Crozier

This week we welcome Meghan Crozier from the Thereafter podcast to talk about leaving the classroom, finding your voice, and what it looks like to actually talk back to purity culture. We also discuss an upcoming event that …
Dec. 16, 2023

Episode 73: Revisiting the Call

This week Justin and Sarah revisit the idea of calling and what it means to us now that we are no longer doing the thing we were "called" to do. Were we tricked? Was it all fake? Were we wrong? Was God wrong? We probably won…
Dec. 8, 2023

Episode 72: WTF moments in ministry with Justin and Sarah

This week we have a lighter episode wherein we talk a bit about all the WTF moments we have had in ministry. We hope it brings a smile to your face this holiday season. This week we have a sponsor! Download the Our Bible App…
Nov. 22, 2023

Episode 71: What makes you bloom with Kevin Garcia

This week we have a lovely conversation with Kevin Garcia about leaving ministry, redefining spiritual practice, and finding what makes you bloom. You can preorder his new book, What Makes You Bloom , wherever books are sold…
Nov. 18, 2023

Episode 70: Justin and Sarah seek calm in the chaos

This week is a simple episode with Justin and Sarah talking about how to keep our heads above water as we swim in the chaos that is living in the 21st century. Take a deep breathe, relax, and welcome to the REVcovery Room. W…
Nov. 3, 2023

Episode 69: Embodiment after religion with Justin Wilford

Folks we have an excellent conversation today with Justin Wilford co-Founder of the Yes Collective, a a parent-focused mental wellness platform. In addition to talking about mental wellness we talk about his academic work st…
Oct. 23, 2023

Episode 68: Inspiring Design with Jef Caine

This week we welcome Jef Caine to the REVcovery room and hear a great discussion about art in the church and turnign our struggles with vocation into careers that give us life again. Hope you enjoy this trip into the REVcove…
Oct. 12, 2023

Episode 67: Stories from the REVcovery Room: Down Under Edition with Simon Nixon

This week we interview Simon Nixon a friend from down under who has found freedom from the stress of ministry working with abusers and violent criminals...which kinda says alot. Welcome to the REVcovery Room, you don't want …
Sept. 21, 2023

Episode 66: Stumbling with Brandon Flanery

This week we welcome Brandon Flanery to the show! Brandon is the REVcovery trifecta (expastor, exmissionary, and exevangelical) and now writes and speaks at the intersection of faith and sexuality. In addition to being an am…
Sept. 16, 2023

Episode 65: From the Pulpit to the Gram with Brian Recker

This week we welcome former pastor and occasional bartender Brian Recker on the show! Brian has a fantastic story of involving faith transitions and a widening of his perspective leading to his eventual exit from ministry. B…
Sept. 8, 2023

Episode 64: On Death Row with Hilary Taylor

Friends we have a great story this week as we interview Hilary Taylor about ministry, evolving faith, and her rewarding friendships with death row inmates. You don't want to miss this one. We now have a Discord now for our P…
Aug. 31, 2023

Episode 63: Stories from the REVcovery Room with Kyle Harbour

This week Sarah and Justin welcome Kyle Harbour to the REVcovery room and you do not wan to miss this one. Kyle comes out of the sound booth to give us the scoop on what professional ministry looks like from behind the power…
Aug. 23, 2023

Episode 62: Stories from the REVcovery Room with Leslie Nease

This week we bring another story from the REVcovery room! We are joined by Leslie Nease this week who has been at times a radio host, contestant on Survivor, fitness instructor, and much more. It has been a long road through…
Aug. 17, 2023

Episode 61: Start, Stop, Continue

We are back! This week we kickoff a new season of REVcovery and wow is it going to be a great one. This episode we reflect back on what we have done, where we are going and what we would like to start, stop and continue. It'…