Sunday School Dropouts
Center for Trauma Resolution and RecoverySunday School Dropouts is a podcast hosted by trained therapists Dr. Laura Anderson and Andrew Kerbs. Both Andrew and Laura grew up in high control religion and spent years trying to live up to the rules and standards until one day, they couldn’t do it anymore. They spent our lives aspiring to be true followers of God and all they got from it was religious trauma.So now, they’re taking our lived e... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 97 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Health & FitnessReligion & SpiritualityMental Health | |||
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Last week the post religious/faith deconstruction community was faced with a loss of a voice and advocate in Ryan (RL) Stollar. Ryan’s death has opened up conversations that go beyond just this moment and are causing people to reflect and reconsider ... more
In this season finale of Sunday School Dropouts, Laura and Andrew look back on a landmark season dedicated to unpacking the pervasive and lingering effects of purity culture. Reflecting on what they learned, what surprised them, and where they find h... more
In this episode of Sunday School Dropouts, host Andrew Kerbs is joined by memoirist and ex-Adventist advocate Melissa Duge Spiers to discuss her book, Holy Disobedience: Sex, Sin, and Secrets in the Biggest Church No One Knows. Melissa shares the inc... more
Let’s talk about sex, baby! Today sex educator and creator of the Purity Culture Dropout brand and services, Erica Smith, joins us to talk about sex, comprehensive sex education and resources if you’re needing some remedial sex education after abstin... more
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- So helpful!
After growing up in a highly conservative Christian household, school and church, I have a lot of CPTSD to unpack and I wasn’t sure where to start. This podcast has helped me significantly with identifying and understanding the religious trauma I’ve experienced. It feels so good to finally start releasing the shame I’ve been hanging onto since childhood!
Apple Podcasts5QuesoQueen422
United States8 months ago - Somewhat helpful
A couple of these episodes were incredibly helpful having left the lds church and now leaving a fundamentalist evangelical church. I want to say that upfront.
However, It’s hard to trust the hosts when they start mocking stories in the Bible. Not thoughtful disagreement or seeking to understand a different meaning but like full on mocking.
While I totally understand the anger and resentment I think if it was more respectful and sounded like they were actually curious over trying to mock whatev... more
Apple Podcasts3markasoresUnited Statesa year ago - Fantastic And informative
I love this podcast. I accidentally discovered it while listening to some podcast on somatic experiencing and they detailed the approach in an episode. Such a really important topic and I think today more so than ever!! I’m a therapist myself and I treat people with religious trauma and I think this is an absolutely fantastic podcast. Look forward to more episodes. Keep up the great work!
Apple Podcasts5LkwgofsuUnited Statesa year ago - Ehh 🤷🏻♀️
I initially found Sunday School Dropouts with Dr. Laura Anderson helpful in the early stages of my deconstruction journey. The podcast tackles critical topics, and Dr. Anderson does provide some insightful critiques of evangelicalism. However, as time went on, I noticed significant flaws in the rhetoric that completely undermined its credibility.
Her approach to conservative ideologies is alarmingly biased, often leaning on misrepresentations, out-of-context claims, and sweeping generalizations... more
Apple Podcasts2FitnessPro6520United States2 years ago - Really Enjoy this Show & Looking Forward to Season 2
So glad I found you. Left organized religion years ago. But am drawn to your experiences as survivors of fundamentalism and cultish influence. Looking forward to season 2. Keep up the good work. Laura, please consider tamping down your use of “yeah” when acknowledging what your co-host and guests are saying. Hearing it repeatedly is distracting. Thanks for all you do!
Apple Podcasts5Mama TCRUnited States2 years ago
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What is Sunday School Dropouts about and what kind of topics does it cover?
This show centers on healing and recovery after leaving high-control religious systems, with therapists and survivors guiding conversations about purity culture, religious trauma, and deconstruction. Episodes blend clinical perspectives with survivor stories, aiming to normalize body autonomy, healthy relationships, and practical pathways to healing. Guests range from clinicians and trauma specialists to former insiders who share lived experiences, offering resources for listeners navigating faith transitions, identity changes, and wellness beyond oppressive religious norms. A notable throughline is the emphasis on compassionate, neuroscience-informed approaches (somatic and nervous-system-focused therapies) and community support to rebuild... more
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Recent guests on Sunday School Dropouts include:
1. Melissa Duge Spiers
2. Erica Smith
3. Cody Harman
4. Halley Kim
5. Nicole Clifton
6. Ashley Buckner
7. Ashley Dunston
8. Brandon Robertson
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