
Your straight-talking queer bestie and favorite (ex) pastor are here with all the honest, compassionate, and refreshingly explicit advice you didn’t know you needed. Meg Holiday and Brian Recker each deconstructed their faith in their own ways, and went from having all the right answers to wrestling with all the big questions. Join these two pastor's kids as they spill the tea and dish out wisdom ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 23 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Categories | Religion & SpiritualityChristianity | ||||

On this episode of the pod, Brian and Meg speak with April Ajoy, author of the upcoming book, “Star Spangled Jesus: Leaving Christian Nationalism and Finding True Faith.” They discuss April’s wild journey out of Christian Nationalism, relationships w... more
Brian interviews the one and only Marianne Williamson about her new book, The Mystic Jesus. Marianne is a best selling author, speaker, political activist and former presidential candidate. Marianne's background is not in Christianity, but in the Cou... more
Brian and Meg answer two listener letters, each discussing family dynamics. How do we care less about whether or not we are accepted by our parents? How do we help family members understand that they are making us feel rejected? Meg shares some very ... more
Brian and Meg dive into purity culture with Stephanie Stalvey, a graphic novelist who mines her own story and describes the intricacies of navigating purity culture, as well as showing a path towards reclaiming sexual autonomy on the other side. Her ... more
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How refreshing to find a spot of others who crew up in conservative religious families and who have found their own truths and the beauty life has to offer outside of religious confines. So appreciate each conversation.
I love the hosts and the topics.
Love these conversations and guests, hosts and all the good stuff however Brian keeps interrupting EVERYONE over and over. It makes me so uncomfortable that he’s not giving guests the space to finish a thought or explain their p.o.v. before he jumps in and talks over them. I feel bad for his co-host the wonderful Meg - its like she can’t get more than a few words out before he swoops in and takes control of the conversation. I assume he’s just really excited about what’s happening and doesn’t un... more
I’m so grateful for these conversations which feel like when your close friends finally get, expound upon, and offer new insights on issues that have been swirling around in your head for years. The hosts are a bit of a hug, a bit of an anchor in the wilderness of deconstruction.
Such an amazing podcast that is so raw and real dealing with deconstruction.
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A candid exploration of faith and identity awaits listeners, as two former pastors, Brian Recker and Meg Holiday, engage in open conversations about love, spirituality, and the complexities of navigating life after deconstructing their religious beliefs. The episodes frequently cover topics such as LGBTQ+ identity, purity culture, family dynamics, political discourse, and personal empowerment, allowing for a rich dialogue that resonates with those who have experienced similar journeys. The hosts invite various guests to share their insights, reinforcing the themes of acceptance and community, all while providing relatable advice for tackling life's challenging questions.
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Recent guests on Sacred Counsel include:
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2. Marianne Williamson
3. Stephanie Stalvey
4. Sally Osborne
5. Brandan Robertson
6. Kevin Garcia
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