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Snarky Faith

Stuart Delony
Christian Nationalism
The Fool Archetype
Christianity
Jesus
American Politics
Tower
Trump
Jungian Archetypes
Gaslighting For God
Narcissism
Quantum Theology
Wholeness
Rituals For Heretics
LGBTQ
Harrison, Arkansas
LGBTQ+ Rights
Racism
Authoritarianism
Poetry
Civil Rights Movement

Hosted by Stuart Delony, Snarky Faith cuts through the noise of American Christianity with wit, reason, and a little righteous anger. It’s where satire meets soul work—a space for skeptics, seekers, and the spiritually homeless. Each episode dives into the absurdities of faith, politics, and culture while holding onto the radical, justice-centered teachings of Jesus. No dogma. No easy answers. Jus... more

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Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of religious trauma, spiritual abuse, toxic shame, and sexual abuse.

In this episode of Snarky Faith, Stuart talks with Rev. Heather Foy about the hidden costs of shame-based religion and the long r... more

In this episode of Snarky Faith, Stuart talks with author K.D. McCrite (amzn.to/4xuMgBe) about faith, creativity, fear, and the complicated process of finding your voice after growing up in a highly religious culture.

Raised in the Ozarks, K... more

Matthew J. Distefano joins me fresh off his debate with Andrew Wilson on LGBTQ inclusion in the church — a long, combative exchange that quickly became about much more than a handful of clobber passages.

We talk about what Matt expected going into t... more

In this episode of Snarky Faith, Stuart talks with comedian, writer, and SiriusXM host John Fugelsang about his new book Separation of Church and Hate: A Sane Person's Guide to Taking Back the Bible from Fundamentalists, Fascists, and Flock-Fleecing ... more

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Recent Guests

KD McCrite
Author of children's books, mysteries, thrillers, and paranormal fiction
Author, Editor at Choir Publishing (as discussed)
Episode: Finding Your Voice with KD McCrite
Matt Distefano
Award-winning author, co-host of Heretic Happy Hour, co-owner of Quoir Publishing
Heretic Happy Hour / Quoir Publishing
Episode: Who Gets to be a Christian? with Matt Distefano
John Fugelsang
Actor, comedian, writer, political commentator; host of Tell Me Everything on SiriusXM
Author, The Separation of Church and Hate; SiriusXM
Episode: Church & Power with John Fugelsang
Jeremy Steele
Skeptic pastor, author of Rituals for Heretics, Not Church founder
Not Church; Skeptic Pastor
Episode: Do We Still Need Ritual? with Jeremy Steele
Nish Dubashia
Author, contributor to Quantum Theology anthology
Quantum Theology Anthology
Episode: Quantum Theology and the Death of Certainty
Mo Thomas
Author, contributor to Quantum Theology anthology
Quantum Theology Anthology
Episode: Quantum Theology and the Death of Certainty
Jeremy Jernigan
Author of The Edge of the Inside; former lead pastor; host of Cabernet and Pray
Author; Speaker; Podcaster
Episode: Living on the Edge of Faith with Jeremy Jernigan
Chris Jones
Host of the Spiritual Hot Sauce Podcast
Spiritual Hot Sauce Podcast
Episode: Jesus Isn’t the System with Chris Jones
Becky Garrison
Author and religious satirist
Author, Gaslighting for God
Episode: Gaslighting for God

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Stuart Delony
Host of Snarky Faith

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 83 ratings
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    You all rock!!! Thank you for all the encouragement I get from your posts. I feel so much freer when I hear my feelings expressed in other voices.

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    J00l33bug
    United States4 months ago
  • This Man Is Different

    This man is one unique human being and I know without a doubt that God shattered the mold after Stuart was created. This man is energetic, passionate, called, clear-minded and open-minded. I enjoy his podcast/radio show and the work it does to free people from religious bonds and to heal people from religious trauma.

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    5
    De'Vannon
    United States4 years ago
  • !!

    Definitely enjoyable, but it would be nice to see more of a focus on some of Jesus’ most radical economic teachings and the profound impact they can have on the world if lived out by more Followers, such as Mt. 6:24 and Lk. 12:33 & 14:33...

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    Mt.6:24
    United States4 years ago
  • The sarcasm is a bit much

    Tried to listen as I understand the western church has issues. I found the sarcasm to be odd putting which clouded what I could hear as emerging good subject matter.

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    3
    Wittevem
    United States5 years ago
  • Perfect mix of humor and raw truth

    Every week Stuart brings equal parts laughs and raw authenticity around the topics of faith and politics. An absolute must listen!

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    mbabcock315
    United States6 years ago

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Fans note a compelling mix of humor, honesty, and thoughtful critique of faith and politics.
Listeners praise a fresh, unapologetic voice that challenges religious norms with wit and empathy.
Some listeners wish for more focus on certain theological or economic topics, but overall positive reception of provocative content.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Church & Power with John Fugelsang
Q: What is the core message you want readers to take away from your book?
The core message is that true Christian values center on helping the poor, welcoming the stranger, and opposing exploitation, and that many contemporary Christian movements have strayed from these teachings in favor of power and control.
Church & Power with John Fugelsang
Q: When did you start feeling called to write this book?
Fugelsang describes a long, gradual realization that he wanted to confront Christian nationalism and use the Bible to critique power, culminating in a dedicated period of pitching the book for over a decade before its eventual publication.
Do We Still Need Ritual? with Jeremy Steele
Q: What led you to write Rituals for Heretics now?
Seeing a demand for accessible rituals that don't require belief in God, Steele explains how leaving traditional religion often strips people of ritual healing, and how the book provides tools to regain structure and meaning without dogma.
Do We Still Need Ritual? with Jeremy Steele
Q: How does one become the skeptic pastor?
Jeremy describes growing up in a conservative evangelical milieu, embracing science and data, and gradually shifting beliefs through exposure to scholarship and critical thinking, ultimately adopting a role that blends pastoral care with skepticism.
Jesus Isn’t the System with Chris Jones
Q: What is your elevator speech about the podcast and your approach to faith?
The guest explains that Spiritual Hot Sauce distinguishes itself by separating Jesus from institutional religion, focusing on becoming antidotes to the poison in humanity through discipleship, grace, and practical acts of service rather than dogma.

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What is Snarky Faith about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A sharp, humorous take on faith, culture, and politics that centers on honest conversations about religion, skepticism, and social justice. Topics frequently circle around religious hypocrisy, deconstruction, and reimagining faith beyond institutional dogma, often with commentary on Christian nationalism, spiritual abuse, and modern church culture. Noteworthy is the blend of satire with candid personal stories and a willingness to critique both religious systems and cultural norms, while promoting grace, curiosity, and practical faith in action. The show often features guests who bring analytical or experiential perspectives on theology, spirituality, and lived faith, making it a compelling listen for skeptics, practitioners, and anyone int... more

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1. KD McCrite
2. Matt Distefano
3. John Fugelsang
4. Jeremy Steele
5. Nish Dubashia
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7. Jeremy Jernigan
8. Chris Jones

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