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The Deconstructionists

John Williamson
Christianity
Trauma
Faith
New Testament
Mental Health
Bible
Christmas
Spirituality
Spiritual Abuse
Purity Culture
Deconstruction
Grief
Nature
Evolution
Jesus
Early Christianity
Historical Jesus
James Baldwin
Biblical Studies
Same-Sex Sexuality

A podcast about building new faith. Its all about construction, but sometimes that means you have to deconstruct a little. Questions, exploration, mystery...

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What happens when following your conscience means breaking the law? And what does it look like when faith moves beyond belief and becomes an act of resistance?

In this episode of The Deconstructionists, we're joined by historian and author Dr. Lloyd... more

Angela Harger Thompson — “Worst T*ts Ever,” Part 2

We return for the concluding half of our conversation with Angela Harger Thompson, actor, filmmaker, and author of Worst Tits Ever.

Across this two-part interview, Angela’s story invites us to cons... more

Angela Harger Thompson — “Worst T*ts Ever,” Part 2

We return for the concluding half of our conversation with Angela Harger Thompson, actor, filmmaker, and author of Worst Tits Ever.

Across this two-part interview, Angela’s story invites us to cons... more

Angela Harger Thompson — “Worst T*ts Ever,” Part 1

Actor, filmmaker, and author Angela Harger Thompson joins The Deconstructionists for the first half of a candid conversation about her memoir, Worst Tits Ever, and the experiences that changed her l... more

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Recent Guests

Lloyd Barba
Historian of American religion, immigration, and faith-based social movements
Amherst College
Episode: Ep. 250 - Dr. Lloyd Barba "Sanctuary in America" pt. 1
Angela Harger Thompson
Author of Worst Tits Ever memoir
Author and storyteller
Episode: Ep 249 - Angela Harger Thompson - "Worst T*ts Ever" pt 2
Janet Kellogg Ray
Author of Fish With Feet, discussing human evolution, genetics, and faith
Episode: Ep. 247 - Dr. Janet Kellogg Ray "Fish With Feet: Human Evolution and the Image of God" pt. 2
Dr. Janet Kellogg Ray
Biologist, author, professor emerita
University of North Texas
Episode: Ep. 246 - Dr. Janet Kellogg Ray "Fish With Feet: Human Evolution and the Image of God" pt. 1
Reverend Sally Miller
Rev. Sally Miller, hospital chaplain and venturer into modern spiritual care
Chaplaincy / religious leadership
Episode: Ep. 245 - Rev. Sally Miller "The Modern Chaplain" pt. 2
Shelby Forsythia
Author focused on grief, healing, and identity; author of Of Course I'm Here Right Now
Author
Episode: Ep. 242 - Shelby Forsythia "Grief, Healing, and the Stories We Carry" (Part 2)
Bart Ehrman
Author of Love Thy Stranger, Biblical scholar
author/academic
Episode: Ep. 239 - Dr. Bart Ehrman "Love Thy Stranger" pt. 2
Lillian Daniels
Author, Defrocked: Good News from a Bad Pastor for a Better Church
Author, Pastor (defrocked)
Episode: Ep. 237 - Lillian Daniels "Failure, Accountability & the Future of the Church" pt. 2
Lillian Daniel
Pastor, writer, and author of Defrocked
Author of Defrocked; former senior pastor
Episode: Ep. 236 - Lillian Daniel "Defrocked: Good News from a Bad Pastor for a Better Church" pt. 1

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John Williamson
Host of The Deconstructionists

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings
  • Wow!

    Wow! So glad I found this podcast. It is exactly the kind of thing I needed as someone who is struggling to hang on to his faith. Just listened to the episode on hell and atonement and it was revelatory and liberating. This kind of approach - bible and history centered along with a willingness to challenge commonly accepted theories, resonates with me completely, and gives me a new perspective on Christianity.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mochi’s dad2
    United States9 months ago
  • Grateful

    It can feel lonely being a deep thinker, questioning what others blindly accept. I am beyond words grateful for your thoughtful deep dive, holding love as the highest law.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dani Eavenson
    United Statesa year ago
  • History of the Bible

    I have been listening to your Podcast for a couple of years now. You and your guests have helped me with the reorder of my faith, not throwing the baby out with the bath water (hearing Richard Rohr). This episode was very informative with information easy to digest. Thank you for all you do. Your work is greatly appreciated!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Speech4Me
    United Statesa year ago
  • No scriptural authority for ideas presented

    It doesn’t sound like they read the Bible.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    wrcxf
    United Statesa year ago
  • Brave and Intelligent

    I appreciate the opportunity this podcast gives us to discuss one of the most important issues of our day

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ReadNJ
    United States2 years ago

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A mix of scholarly and personal perspectives makes complex ideas accessible.
High-quality guests and thoughtful questions that model respectful skepticism.
Some interviews can feel long; the depth is worth the time for the right listener.
Insightful, challenging conversations that push me to think deeper about faith.
The host keeps an open, compassionate tone even when tackling tough topics.

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Ep. 250 - Dr. Lloyd Barba "Sanctuary in America" pt. 1
Q: When you look at the biblical material around immigrants, strangers, refugees, how difficult is it to build a biblical case for indifference?
Barba argues that scripture offers strong support for welcoming strangers and caring for neighbors. He says opponents often cite Romans 13 or question the movement's religious character, but sanctuary organizers draw on biblical teachings about hospitality and solidarity.
Ep. 250 - Dr. Lloyd Barba "Sanctuary in America" pt. 1
Q: For people who hear the term sanctuary city constantly, but really have no idea where it came from, what did sanctuary originally mean in this American movement?
Barba describes sanctuary as a range of practices, including shelter in houses of worship, accompaniment, and help navigating immigration proceedings. The movement challenged state power by supporting Central Americans fleeing civil wars.
Ep. 247 - Dr. Janet Kellogg Ray "Fish With Feet: Human Evolution and the Image of God" pt. 2
Q: What are some of the examples of evolutionary workarounds and imperfect designs that you discuss in your book?
Examples include how fish anatomy and mammalian reproductive structures reveal deep evolutionary history, such as the descent of the testes and the pathologies like hernias that arise from that lineage, illustrating how current human biology preserves vestiges of ancestry.
Ep. 247 - Dr. Janet Kellogg Ray "Fish With Feet: Human Evolution and the Image of God" pt. 2
Q: Okay, so a lot has changed since last time we spoke about technology and its pace; what are you most excited about on the horizon with new technology?
mRNA technology holds tremendous potential for personalized medicine and cancer treatment, with decades of study enabling rapid development of specific therapies; it also highlights the need to maintain scientific integrity amid political pressures.
Ep. 247 - Dr. Janet Kellogg Ray "Fish With Feet: Human Evolution and the Image of God" pt. 2
Q: Do you think that many Christians misunderstand what scientists actually mean when they use the word theory?
Yes, scientists use theory to denote well-supported, predictive frameworks rather than mere guesses; a theory is built on decades of evidence across labs, which makes it fundamentally different from everyday usage.

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A thoughtful, inquiry-driven show that hosts conversations with scholars, clergy, and writers who explore faith, spirituality, and religious practice through analysis, critique, and personal storytelling. Episodes frequently center on deconstructing traditional beliefs, examining religious trauma, secular ethics, and the history of Christian thought, while offering practical frameworks for rebuilding beliefs with intellectual honesty. Notable strengths include a mix of rigorous scholarship, bedside-level empathy in chaplaincy and grief, and a willingness to tackle controversial topics with nuance. Listeners who want to understand how to question assumptions, engage across viewpoints, or explore spirituality beyond dogma may find this podcas... more

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2. Angela Harger Thompson
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5. Reverend Sally Miller
6. Shelby Forsythia
7. Bart Ehrman
8. Lillian Daniels

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