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STRONGWILLED

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The Good Place
Religious Authoritarian Parenting
Religious Trauma
Christian Zionism
Evangelicalism
Patriarchy
Palestine
Eleanor
Israel
End Times Theology
Ethics
Michael
Gaza
Psychological Effects Of Religion
Purity Culture
Dr. James Dobson
Anti-Semitism
Dispensationalism
Mental Health
Left Behind Series

DL and Krispin Mayfield host conversations about the personal and political impacts of Religious Authoritarian Parenting.

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Latest Episodes

This is our second Hopecore episode! It's a special series where we take a break from talking explicitly about religious authoritarianism, and talk about something we like. 

DL talks about why Derry Girls gives them hope during such difficult times.... more

We’re trying something new this week! Instead of talking about religion authoritarianism, we took some time for DL to talk about something they love and that is giving them some hope: The 2025 Superman movie that released this summer.

This fall, we’... more

TW: childhood sexual abuse, child sexual abuse images

This episode, DL talks with RL Stollar about threats to children’s safety in child-centric organizations like churches or the Scouts, as well as what statistics say about which demographic are mo... more

Krispin & DL recap and discuss the fourth movie of The Hunger Games, wrapping up the series and discussing picking up the pieces after trauma -- and a lot more. 

We’d love for you to take our survey examining the impacts of growing up in a religious... more

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Recent Guests

Ryan Stollar
Advocate for child liberation and founder of Homeschoolers Anonymous.
Episode: Interview with Ryan Stollar
Talia Lavin
Author of 'Wild Faith, How the Christian Right Is Taking Over America'
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Episode: Wild Faith: An Interview with Talia Lavin
Tori Williams Douglass
Writer and data nerd with expertise in neuroscience and parenting
Episode: Corporal Punishment & Brain Development with Tori Williams Douglass
Amber Cantorna-Wylde
Author of 'Out of Focus, My Story of Sexuality, Shame, and Toxic Evangelicalism'
Episode: A daughter of Focus on the Family speaks out
Joshua P. Hill
Writer discussing Zionism from a Jewish perspective
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Episode: Strange Bedfellows

Hosts

DL Mayfield
Host of engaging dialogues focusing on personal narratives and societal impacts related to religious authority and parenting.
Krispin Mayfield
Co-host who offers insights into the complexities of familial relationships influenced by religious authoritarianism and personal experience.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 299 ratings
  • Love this pod

    Love this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Aardvark100
    Canada2 months ago
  • Great podcast, keep it up!

    Just want to thank you for the excellent podcast and especially for bringing my attention to the “rapture ready” website. That site has provided me and my family a priceless bonding experience as together we read, laugh uncontrollably, then use reason and logic to debunk the ridiculous content within. Cheers!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kyle85_
    United States3 months ago
  • I want to like this

    The content is important and relevant. Unfortunately, the hosts use of “like” incessantly makes this podcast difficult to tolerate.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Lowlol
    Canada4 months ago
  • doing the work

    Thank goodness for these two gems. I'm usually the first person at work, with friends, family etc to notice harmful patterns and systems. My neurodivergence helps with this. It can be lonely waiting for others to catch on or losing relationships in the process. This space is so validating. It feels really good knowing that their are others using their voices to disrupt and create lasting change. So much love and appreciation for you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PleiadesPlease
    United States5 months ago
  • The conversations we need to have

    So touched by their bravery in tackling these very important topics. The dialogue is so rich and full of great information and humor and joy and grief and realness.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jessilizg
    United States8 months ago

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Reviewers praise the hosts for their authentic and relatable storytelling, making sensitive topics easier to engage with.
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Interview with Ryan Stollar
Q: Who is actually most likely to abuse children in the United States?
Child sexual predators are more likely to be family members or trusted individuals, such as parents or caregivers, rather than strangers.
Christian Zionism 101 (Again)
Q: What do you know about Christian Zionism?
I know this idea about Israel and the End Times and Israel returning to their land, it was sort of in the water as part of the narrative.
Catching Fire Part 1 (Hunger Games Series)
Q: What themes have emerged from the first Hunger Games book and movie?
The overarching theme is violence against children, evident in many mythologies and evident in the dynamics of evangelicalism.
The Attachment Style of a Trashbag
Q: Do any of the characters seem to have a fearful avoidant attachment style?
The hosts discuss Eleanor as fitting the fearful avoidant attachment style; she desires connection but feels unworthy of love due to her past. Meanwhile, Jason seems secure, while Tahani displays traits of both anxious and fearful avoidant attachment. Chidi is identified as more avoidant due to his tendency to live in his head rather than engage emotionally.
Strange Bedfellows
Q: Could you sum up what Zionism is from a Jewish perspective?
From his perspective, Zionism is the belief that Jewish people have an inalienable right to live in the land of Israel due to historical and religious ties.

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Conversations center around the personal and societal impacts of Religious Authoritarian Parenting. The dialogue explores the implications of authoritarian upbringing on mental health, emotional wellbeing, and the dynamics within families influenced by evangelical ideologies. Noteworthy themes include the importance of self-autonomy, the complexities of familial estrangement, and the often traumatic experiences faced by individuals raised in strict religious environments. Unique to this series is its critical examination of cultural artifacts from Christian evangelicalism and a blend of personal anecdotes that resonate deeply with listeners questioning their upbringing and seeking understanding in light of modern societal issues.

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