Episodes

BFF of the pod, Bekah Hoogerwerf, came back to talk to us all about how she think bi-vocational ministry is the only sustainable way for the Church. She has recently returned to her own bi-vocational life as a part-time Youth Pastor and part-time barista! It's a chaotically fun episode of a bunch of friends hanging out and talking over each other, so don't say we didn't warn you!

This week, we were joined by the author of the newly published book "Baptized in Teargas," Elle Dowd. She is a bi-furious recent graduate of the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago and a candidate for ordained ministry in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. The three of us talk about going from being a white moderate to a liberation minded abolitionist and how we can help support each other in the fight for justice for all. We are all vulnerable in this conversation and Josie even off...

On this week's episode, we talk to Emily Bourne, or as Instagram knows her, @goditsmemargot. We talk about where the inspiration behind her page came from and her past with fundamentalism. We talk all things deconstruction and why the Duggar parents are just the worst. It's a light hearted episode with our signature hot takes and deep truths! For Emily's Instafame: instagram.com/goditsmemargot Find us on Instagram: instagram.com/speakinginchurch Find us on Twitter: twitter.com/speakingchurch Fo...

On this week's episode, we talk to ex-Mormon Brittany Woodbury about being a woman in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She also answers MORE of our burning Mormon questions, so if you still have questions, let us know for our next Mormon episode. She had lots of insight and lots to say, so don't miss out on this fan girl of an episode. For more of Brittany: instagram.com/acolytejezebel Check out her Etsy: AcolyteJezebel.Etsy.com Find us on Instagram: instagram.com/speakinginchur...

Celia is BACK and is here to tackled her perspective on American Christian Nationalism as someone who was born in Germany, came to live in the US as a kid, and the moved back to Germany. She tells us all about what Germany thinks of us, especially after their own conflict with Fascism, and what steps we can take as individuals and a country to avoid the same fate. We also point out how to Evangelical church plays a huge role in promoting Christian Nationalism, which is both obvious and a big fat...

Guess what, Catholics are Christians too! Here at the Speaking in Church podcast, we cover all faiths. Deal with it. This week we are joined by singer-songwriter and artist, Jessica Gerhardt! She is a member of the Catholic Church and has a lot to say about the current state of the church and women's place in its evolution, if the Vatican chooses to undergo it. We talk about everything from Pro-Life Feminism to the current communion scandal in an episode where Spencer and Josie were in the learn...

Marky Mark Driscoll is making waves all over again, so we thought we'd revisit his original downfall with someone who was there when it all went down. Our friend Eleanor Stelter had the misfortune of attending the Bellevue campus of Mars Hill and was there before, during, and after the drama. We get deep into the why behind the demise and why Mark Driscoll is an asshole with influence that we were all affected by. If you're a fan of Mark's this probably isn't the episode for you, or maybe it rea...

If you ever want to rile these two ladies up, tell them how women should dress. On this week's episode, we talk about the unfortunate cultural phenomenon that is the Modest is Hottest song and video by Matthew West. We talk shit, we talk about how he has no clue what satire and parody is, and we even offer parenting advice despite neither of us having children quite yet. It's a funny episode with your two favorite opinionated gals. He shouldn't have gotten us started. Find us on Instagram: inst...

On this week's episode, we were joined by Martha Hoang to talk about all things chronic illness. As someone who was on the receiving end of a health miracle, Martha talks about daily life in and out of the church when you have chronic pain and health concerns. The three of us talk about ableism and how the world isn't built for everyone, while offering solutions and deep personal insights. For more Martha: instagram.com/marthahoangphoto/ | marthahoang.com/ Find us on Instagram: instagram.com/s...

This week, we are joined by Celia, our new friend with a fascinating life. From coming to the US from Germany because her parents wanted to homeschool her to marrying young, divorcing, and then reuniting with her partner, we dive in deep to her life in a Fundamentalist sect where breaking bread with the wrong people had huge consequences. We talk deconstruction in a whole new and fascinating light. Find us on Instagram: instagram.com/speakinginchurch Find us on Twitter: twitter.com/speakingchur...

This week, we talk to yet another fellow APU alum. Not sorry 'bout it. Amber McMahon Flores is a Children's Pastor at a church where people... we real weird about her dating someone is a completely different department in this not-all-that-small church. She tells all the juicy, terribly, and downright almost unbearable stories all about the time when she and her now husband decided to tell their church that they were an item and we discuss how the situation could have been handled so much better...

On this week's episode, we are joined by the new-seminarian Bethany Geringer! We talk all about the issue behind Women's and Men's Ministries and a few solutions to making them better for those who want to participate. We recount our backgrounds with these groups and how we would have felt more included/how they made us feel included. It's a fun episode for people of all faith stages! Follow Bethany: instagram.com/bethanygeringer Find us on Instagram: instagram.com/speakinginchurch Find us on T...

Some of us loved helping out at church and some of us were definitely forced. In this week's episode, the gang is back together to talk to Karissa Smith of @angrychurchkid fame all about her experience volunteering in her youth group and how down-right toxic it was. We cover all kinds of volunteer opportunities, bad AND good, and how those experiences shaped our faith and pushed us into new ways of viewing faith and religion. Follow Karissa: instagram.com/angrychurchkid Find us on Instagram: in...

In this week's episode, Josie sits down with Peter Lublink of BethanyKids to talk all things "missions" or "charity work." He outlines the amazing work that BethanyKids is doing and their ethical model for raising up pediatric care within communities in Africa. They really put their money where their mouth is and the two of them mouth off about ways that the church has failed through missions and how it can all be improved. For more on BethanyKids: instagram.com/bethanykids.ig Find us on Instag...

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Content Warning: Mental Health & Abuse This week on the podcast, Josie sits down with Abigail Schricker to talk all things Mental Health in the Church. We talk about everything from what they've done wrong and the few things they may have done right. As two people who have gone through plenty of therapy, we sure had a lot to say. Find Abigail on Instagram: instagram.com/abbysmysticjewelry You can also find her stuff on Etsy: abbysmysticjewelry.patternbyetsy.com Find us on Instagram: instagram....

This week on the podcast, we talk about the platform Spencer loves and Josie doesn't understand: TikTok. It's full of the greatest deconstruction content that are both supportive and educational. We talk about the saint that in Abraham Piper who is challenging his father's theology in a peaceful and impactful way and we talk about how deconstruction doesn't look the same for everyone. Stay tuned until the end for a fun community update? We'll see. Find us on Instagram: instagram.com/speakinginc...

Aaaaaaaand we're back! For the season opener, Josie and Spencer are talking about the new Netflix film, A Week Away! In true Speaking in Church fashion, Josie hated it and Spencer kind of sort of liked it! Listen to all of their hot takes about this Jesus-y Camp Rock knock off and all the music that Spencer didn't know existed in the Christian sphere. Find us on Instagram: instagram.com/speakinginchurch Find us on Twitter: twitter.com/speakingchurch For more of Josie: instagram.com/josietakesth...