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Honoring the Journey

Leslie Nease
Deconstruction
Evangelicalism
Community
Faith Deconstruction
The New Evangelicals
Faith
LGBTQ Rights
Marriage
Christianity
Faith and Deconstruction
Community Support
Love
Afterlife
Spirituality
Faith Transition
Politics
Religious Trauma
Trauma Recovery Coaching
Open and Relational Theology
Deconstruction Of Faith

Life is a journey, and we’re all walking our own unique path. But every now and then, we get the chance to step onto someone else’s path, to see the world from their perspective, and to learn from their experiences. That’s what we do here on Honoring the Journey. We walk alongside others, explore their stories, and then step back onto our own path—hopefully with new insights, deeper understanding,... more

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Today on Honoring the Journey, we have a powerful conversation with Josh Harris, author of "I Kissed Dating Goodbye," as he shares his journey of reckoning with the impact of purity culture. Harris openly discusses how he came to recognize the harm c... more

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Today on Honoring the Journey, Leslie chats with Halli Carbrey (@hallifaith.liberated) about leaving high control religion. Halli shares her story of growing up in a small, insular group called the Lord's Recovery, experiencing excommunication with h... more

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It's the 100th Episode of Honoring the Journey today!! Leslie welcomes Beau Stringer, a former Southern Baptist preacher who transitioned to mainline Christianity. Beau shares his journey from growing up in an evangelical bubble in West Texas, servin... more

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Today we honor the journey of Jeremy Johnson, host of the Slutty Grace podcast, as we explore our parallel journeys of religious deconstruction. Both of us were raised in evangelical fundamentalist Christianity, and we discuss how we moved from rigid... more

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Recent Guests

Halli Faith Liberated
Speaker on religious trauma, sexuality, and recovery
Instagram: Halli Faith Liberated
Episode: Leaving the Lord's Recovery: Honoring the Journey of Halli Carbrey
Beau Stringer
Former Southern Baptist preacher turned Mainline Christian.
Episode: From Southern Baptist to Mainline: Honoring the Journey of Beau Stringer
Justin Telthorst
A Catholic man who came out at 25 and strives to create a welcoming space within his church for LGBTQ+ individuals.
Catholic Church
Episode: Empty Chairs Community: Honoring the Journey of Justin Telthorst
Jonathan Foster
Author and co-founder of The Curian Network
The Curian Network
Episode: The Faith Between: Honoring the Journey of Faith Beyond Conservative and Liberal
Stuart Delony
Host of Snarky Faith and writer
Episode: Snarky Faith: Honoring the Journey of Stuart Delony
Mattie Jo Cowsert
Author and public speaker who shares her journey of faith and identity.
Choir Publishing
Episode: God, Sex & Rich People: Honoring the Journey of Mattie Jo Cowsert
Jaxon Phoenix
Author, musician, and speaker
Choir Publishing
Episode: Only Us: Honoring the Journey of Jaxon Phoenix
Britt Hartley
Atheist spiritual director and advocate for no-nonsense spirituality.
Episode: No-Nonsense Spirituality: Honoring the Journey of Brit Hartley
Nicki Pappas
A writer and actress, host of Broadening the Narrative podcast.
Broadening the Narrative
Episode: Broadening the Narrative: Honoring the Journey of Nicki Pappas

Host

Leslie Nease
Host of Honoring the Journey, a former Christian Radio Host, Survivor China contestant.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 56 ratings
  • Someone who understands

    I’ve just learned about the idea of deconstruction, and going through this process is like going into a dark room, Leslie has shown me others in this journey who I can relate to and learn from

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Angela the seeker
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great show!

    These interviews help me understand evangelicals, American Jesus and American politics. A great topic to unearth. Very Interesting conversations!! Well done!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    xhnv
    United States9 months ago
  • Grateful

    Leslie's interviews have given me such comfort through my own deconstruction journey! It makes you feel like you are not alone!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AmandaC76
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great topic to discuss!

    These interviews have helped me understand my American evangelical relatives, the American Jesus and American politics. Interesting. Well done, Leslie! Thank you. It is very validating hearing some of my questions also being asked by others

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    xhnv
    United States2 years ago
  • So encouraging and meaningful

    Pierce Marks interview was great. God is love. Life-changing. An excellent message for all of us deconstructing and reconstructing. Leslie is so gracious.

    Recent interviews with Mason Mennenga (A People’s Theology) and Gary Alan Taylor (Holy Heretics) really resonated with me as a deconstructing former conservative evangelical who loves the true God—Abba Father, Beloved Jesus, Precious Holy Spirit. Thank you, Leslie!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ForeverHis@23
    United States2 years ago

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Episodes are described as insightful and healing for those deconstructing faith.
Listeners value the host's compassionate interviewing and safe space for diverse faith journeys.
Praise for how guests are respected and conversations feel like authentic dialogues rather than debates.

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Empty Chairs Community: Honoring the Journey of Justin Telthorst
Q: How are you honoring your journey in this season of your life?
I'm focusing on receiving and enjoying the good things in my life and not overthinking things.
Empty Chairs Community: Honoring the Journey of Justin Telthorst
Q: What would you tell somebody who's early in deconstruction, and specifically somebody who is coming out or considering coming out?
It's scary, it's so much all at once but focus on taking it one step at a time. You can always turn back if needed.
God, Sex & Rich People: Honoring the Journey of Mattie Jo Cowsert
Q: What was going on in your mind as you're being confronted with this new reality and what changed you?
It was gradual and rapid all at once; the behavior changed way before the beliefs.
No-Nonsense Spirituality: Honoring the Journey of Brit Hartley
Q: How did you deal with that when you first realized, I think it's gone?
Britt describes collapsing under the realization of losing her faith, feeling disoriented and depressed.
No-Nonsense Spirituality: Honoring the Journey of Brit Hartley
Q: Why don't you just kind of take us back? What was it like growing up?
Britt shares that she grew up in a lovely Mormon community but started to have questions that led to cognitive dissonance.

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What is Honoring the Journey about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A thoughtful, intersectional conversation series centered on religious deconstruction, spiritual healing, and inclusive faith. Episodes commonly explore leaving high-control or conservative religious environments, navigating identity and sexuality within faith, and finding authentic spirituality beyond dogma. Guests bring perspectives from evangelical, Catholic, Mormon, and progressive Christian backgrounds, often weaving in personal trauma, community dynamics, and pathways to healing. The show often highlights themes of belonging, compassion, and practical steps for rebuilding life after faith disruption, with a notable emphasis on safety and space for vulnerable storytelling. A standout quality is the host's ability to create a respectful... more

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Recent guests on Honoring the Journey include:

1. Halli Faith Liberated
2. Beau Stringer
3. Justin Telthorst
4. Jonathan Foster
5. Stuart Delony
6. Mattie Jo Cowsert
7. Jaxon Phoenix
8. Britt Hartley

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