
A podcast analyzing the true life experiences of everyday people who grew up fundamentalist, orthodox, or within any other strictly religious environment, and the impact (positive or negative) that this upbringing had on who they are today.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 182 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Categories | Religion & SpiritualityHistory | ||||

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Dr. Andy Thomson: Part 2
In the fall of 2025, my friend and multi-time podcast guest, psychiatrist Dr. Anderson Thomson, proposed an idea for my podcast: He wanted to interview ME.
In his words, I’d spent nearly 200 episodes inter... more
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In the fall of 2025, my friend and multi-time podcast guest, psychiatrist Dr. Anderson Thomson, proposed an idea for my podcast: He wanted to interview ME.
In his words, I’d spent nearly 200 episodes interviewing guests about their... more
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In celebration of our 4 year Anniversary (GUF launched in December of 2021), we are revisiting (and remastering) some of our earlier episodes' guests, opinions, current events from the past, and to celebrate how far we have come.
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In celebration of our 4 year Anniversary (GUF launched in December of 2021), we are revisiting some of our earlier episodes to revisit guests, opinions, current events from the past, and to celebrate how far we have come.
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Sidney (sp?),
This podcast along with many others I’ve discovered recently has been so eye opening for me.
I want to give a shoutout to your most recent 6/1? Episode. I forget your guests name but he had a really powerful and inspiring story of how he suffered so much abuse while being homeschooled and even in his adult life. He is clearly confident and well spoken and I gleaned a lot from his episode.
As someone who was homeschooled and raised in an abusive household with a similar mom, t... more
Just started listening after a talk heathen episode, and seriously thought I had made awanas up in my mind until your first episode!!
Sydney is a great interviewer, and the guests are all interesting… my current favorite podcast!
SUCH a great host/interviewer. She’s hilarious, asks great questions, and has really interesting and insightful guests!
Sydney is a great interviewer, and the guests are all interesting… my current favorite podcast!
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A thought-provoking exploration of how strict religious upbringing shapes identity, beliefs, and life choices. Episodes frequently tackle deconstruction, secular viewpoints, and the interplay between faith and politics, often featuring personal journeys from fundamentalist environments to more questioning or secular perspectives. Noteworthy elements include candid discussions about homeschooling, evangelical influence in politics, and the push-pull between faith communities and broader secular society. The show seems to attract listeners who value open dialogue, personal storytelling, and critical examination of religious norms, with guests who bring diverse experiences and thoughtful perspectives.
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These podcasts share a similar audience with Growing Up Fundie:
1. Talk Heathen
2. TheThinkingAtheist
3. Friendly Atheist Podcast
4. The Atheist Experience
5. Healed-ish
Growing Up Fundie launched 5 years ago and published 182 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Growing Up Fundie include:
1. Sydney Davis
2. Poulomi Saha
3. Andrew Seidel
4. Bill Gothard
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