Now I See: Eye Opening Stories from the Formerly Faithful

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Introducing Now I See: Eye Opening Stories from the Formerly Faithful. Hosted by Amber White, a former Fundamental Baptist, this show features guests sharing their stories of leaving their strict faith systems and rebuilding their lives on their own terms. Episodes air bi-weekly on Sundays beginning April 9, 2023. For more information, visit: nowiseepod.com

Did God Really Say? My Story of Leaving an Independent Fundamental Baptist Life

Welcome to Now I See, friends. In this inaugural episode, I’m doing my least favorite part of this entire podcast journey so far- telling my own story. It’s vulnerable, open, and I talk about things that I’ve kept pretty close to the chest for the last thirteen years.I’m honored to be joined by guest interviewer (and one of my dearest friends), Jenna Graham, while she takes my spot as host. Together, we delve into my former world of rural Christian fundamentalism, homeschooling, one of the strictest Bible colleges in the country, and my eventual departure from it all.*Content Warning: This Episode Contains Mention of Sexual Assault*Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review this podcast to help it grow! Thank you for your support.Links Support the Podcast Purchase Some Merch! Visit the Now I See Website Check Out the Now I See Bookshop Follow Now I See on Instagram Follow Now I See on TikTok

Suffer Not a Woman: Misogyny as Control on a Fundamentalist Christian Commune with Kelda Harrison

Growing up surrounded by the beauty of the natural world, singing songs with family, and not worrying about money might sound idyllic, but is it worth the freedom of choice?In this episode, I’m joined by Kelda Harrison. Kelda is a mother, business owner, and co-host of the Skin and Blister podcast. She’s also a former faithful who rebuilt her entire life after leaving a strict fundamentalist Christian commune at 19.Tune in to hear Kelda’s story, how she left, what she’s struggled through, and why it’s all been worth it.CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains a conversation about domestic violence. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, please visit or share the resources linked below.NOTE: Kelda still has family living on the commune, so we do not mention its name in this episode, and we use very careful language around it. We ask that you not mention any names or titles in the comments for this show or any of the social media channels.More from Kelda Follow Skin and Blister Podcast on Instagram Listen to the Skin and Blister PodcastNow I See Links Support the Podcast Purchase Some Merch! Visit the Now I See Website Check Out the Now I See Bookshop Follow Now I See on Instagram Follow Now I See on TikTokDomestic Violence Information & Resources CDC Violence Prevention Report Psychology Today Article on The Familiarity Principle Pisgah Legal Services (WNC Resource) Help Mate (WNC Resource) Family Justice Center (WNC Resourse) National Domestic Violence Hotline National Resource Center on Domestic Violence Custody Peace Instagram Page

Provoke Not Your Children: Abuse and Its Tolerance in a Fundamentalist Upbringing with Sam Duffer and Debbie Brown

In many fundamentalist churches, severe discipline for children is just part of everyday life. It’s preached from the pulpit, and fundamentalist child-rearing books are littered with it. But what about those in the church who experience abuse most of us couldn’t even imagine?In the church that Sam, Debbie, and I grew up in, it turns out that it’s sometimes swept under the rug and the bulk of the shame is placed on the victims to bear. In this episode, we discuss their experiences, how they were handled by the church, and how they’re doing now (hint, it’s pretty damn amazing).CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains mention of several forms of abuse including sexual abuse of a minor.Links Support the Podcast Purchase Some Merch! Visit the Now I See Website Check Out the Now I See Bookshop Follow Now I See on Instagram Follow Now I See on TikTok

The Wise Seeketh Knowledge: A Conversation on the Power of Learning and Unlearning with David Cornett

Being the child of a Southern Baptist minister in a tiny Appalachian town doesn’t come without pressure, especially when it’s the church the previous generations of your family built from the ground up. It’s even more complicated if you’re gay and you’ve been taught that it’s a disease you need to hide.In this episode, David Cornett shares his story of reckoning with this upbringing and his experiences with education as both a student and, now, a teacher. Together, we discuss the power and expansion that education can have in the post-faithfulness journey, the gratitude we have for our respective educations, and how classrooms are being (and have been) affected by the influence of religious extremism.Links Support the Podcast Purchase Some Merch Visit the Now I See Website Check Out the Now I See Bookshop Follow Now I See on Instagram Follow Now I See on TikTok