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Where Do We Go From Here?

EDJ & Jessica Van Der Wyngaard
Purity Culture
Christianity
Consent
Sexual Ethics
Christian Nationalism
Mental Health
Josephine Butler
Deconstruction
Premarital Sex
Evangelicalism
Divorce
Faith
Social Media
Charlie Kirk
Evangelical Church
Parenting
James Dobson
Submission
Women's Rights
Sexuality

A weekly podcast deconstructing purity culture, sex and other real life stuff for thoughtful Christians and exvangelicals alike.

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Latest Episodes

What happens when everything you've been taught about faith, sex, and identity no longer makes sense?

In this episode, Mattie Jo Cowsert shares her powerful journey from growing up in conservative evangelical culture to questioning the beliefs that... more

A No Hard Feelings Chat with Jessica, Emily and Kristen

Content note: This episode includes discussion of sexual assault, rape, coercion, abuse of power, trauma responses, victim-blaming, and spiritual harm.

The story of David and Bathsheba is of... more

What happens when the faith community that teaches you about love also teaches you to reject a core part of who you are?

In this deeply personal and courageous conversation, Timothy Schraeder Rodriguez shares his journey through conversion therapy,... more

Own Your Fertility

In this episode EDJ sits down with fertility Doctor Jaime Knopman to discuss IVF, egg freezing, miscarriage, endometriosis, and the realities of trying to conceive later in life.

Dr. Knopman shares why fertility conversations... more

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Recent Guests

Tim Schraeder Rodriguez
A Queer Story of Faith and Belonging author
Author
Episode: Conversion Therapy Dropout with Timothy Schraeder Rodriguez
Dr. Jaime Knopman
Fertility doctor and author of Own Your Fertility, From Egg Freezing to Surrogacy
Fertility doctor, author
Episode: Exploring Fertility Options with Dr. Jaime Knopman
Erica Smith
Author of Purity Culture Recovery Guide
Author/Book Author
Episode: Shame-Free Sex Education
Lauren Sawyer
Author of Growing Up Pure, White Girls, Queer Teens, and the Racial Foundations of Purity Culture; Professor at the Seattle School of Theology and Psychology
Seattle School of Theology and Psychology
Episode: A Sexual Ethic of Orgasmic Failure
Chantal McKinney
Christian mystic, visionary, faith-based entrepreneur; author of Following Jesus Beyond Church Walls
Independent author and church consultant
Episode: Beyond Church Walls
Laura Danger
Guest discussed in No Hard Feelings chat and interview material
Episode: Bonus Episode: What to Expect from Where Do We Go From Here
Dr. Kevin Jenson
Guest referenced as expert on Epstein Files discussion
Episode: Bonus Episode: What to Expect from Where Do We Go From Here
Adam Harris
Pastor and founder of God Why Church in Tennessee, focusing on faith questions and community.
God Why Church
Episode: Stages of Faith
Jason John
Author of Faithful Fornication and minister in the Uniting Church in Australia
Episode: Science and Sex: Bacteria, Bonobos, the Bible and Beyond

Host

Edie Jay
Host of Where Do We Go From Here; appears across multiple episodes with consistent framing and guiding discussion.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 354 ratings
  • Explicit content listed as Clean

    The rating of “Clean” that the uploader has given this podcast is not accurate. Season 5 Episode 25 (“From Virgin vs Vixen to Grace and Consent”) contains strong uncensored swearing.

    A discussion of adult topics such as sexuality and sexual assault does not need to make use of obscene language. At the very least, the producers of this podcast should set the episode’s rating to “Explicit”, so that listeners can rely on Apple Podcasts’ content ratings.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Um, actually...
    Canada6 months ago
  • Safe Place for Thoughtful Conversations

    I am continually impressed by this podcast! I love how Devi, Jess, and other hosts have meaningful and thought provoking conversations. The guests are phenomenal, with helpful backgrounds and perspectives. I love this safe space for needed conversations!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mtnmermaid15
    United Statesa year ago
  • Incredibly Helpful

    I discovered this podcast in 2020 via an episode on online dating, which was incredibly helpful for me at the time as I was walking through my own app dating journey. Shortly after, I met the partner whom I ended up marrying three years later. Having grown up with some purity culture messaging, the episodes helped me navigate so many questions I had about dating, relationships, and how we could define what living a Christian life means. It helped me figure out how to have a healthy relationship.... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KMURPHPA
    United Statesa year ago
  • Real and informative

    I was skeptical that there would be enough to talk about but purity culture and its fallout provides plenty of fodder. Devi (and Jess) is smart, asks thoughtful questions, and provides a critical lens that really allows the listener to draw their own conclusions.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dafreiberg
    United States2 years ago
  • Not For Me

    I’m a transgender woman who believes that God loves me exactly as I am, and blesses my transition. You’re right, listening to the interview with dr. David Bennett regarding Andy Stanley sermon was traumatizing and disturbing. I wish I would have heeded your warning. Because of all that I’ve been through as a former evangelical, born and raised, I am not able to be a part of these conversations at this time. However, I am grateful that you are facilitating them. thanks for helping me get more cle... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    wwboy1
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners praise thoughtfulness, nuance, and safe spaces for difficult conversations.
Guests are described as diverse and insightful, contributing clinically, academically, and experientially.
The show is viewed as a valuable resource for navigating purity culture and faith deconstruction without dogma.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Conversion Therapy Dropout with Timothy Schraeder Rodriguez
Q: Could you give us a little bit of your background and upbringing?
I grew up in the Midwest within evangelical Christian circles, was adopted, and by my late teens I was drawn into conversion therapy, which lasted eight years as I worked in churches and navigated my faith as a gay man.
A Sexual Ethic of Orgasmic Failure
Q: So could you tell us about why you describe orgasmic failure and how it functions in your framework?
Orgasmic failure reframes sexual ethics to honor the variety of young people's experiences, arguing for an ethics that is descriptive or orientational rather than prescriptive, and emphasizes including youth in the conversation rather than enforcing a fixed standard.
Beyond Church Walls
Q: How do you envision rebuilding church communities to be safer and more inclusive?
She envisions a shift toward mutual, circle or house-church models, co-created with communities, emphasizing listening, action, and co-creation of ministries that meet real neighborhood needs.
Science and Sex: Bacteria, Bonobos, the Bible and Beyond
Q: Do you think or do you know whether human beings or homo sapiens were more monogamous, serially monogamous, polygamous, polyamorous, all of those things?
Research suggests early humans were likely more polyamorous, but it's debated due to lack of consistent evidence across various societies.
Science and Sex: Bacteria, Bonobos, the Bible and Beyond
Q: Could you talk a little about that?
Yes, there seems to be a link between the advent of agriculture and an increase in sexually transmitted diseases.

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This show concentrates on unpacking purity culture, sexuality, faith, and life navigation for thoughtful Christians and exvangelicals. Episodes typically feature a mix of medical, scholarly, and personal perspectives—from fertility options to soul-attachment concepts, deconstruction, and building healthier faith communities. A standout is how guests span clinicians, theologians, authors, and survivors, all aiming to encourage informed decisions, compassionate dialogue, and nuanced views rather than simple binaries. The format often blends storytelling with expert insight, making it useful for listeners exploring faith transitions, relationship ethics, and the evolving meaning of church in modern life.

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1. Tim Schraeder Rodriguez
2. Dr. Jaime Knopman
3. Erica Smith
4. Lauren Sawyer
5. Chantal McKinney
6. Laura Danger
7. Dr. Kevin Jenson
8. Adam Harris

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