I was a Teenage Fundamentalist. An Exvangelical podcast.
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I was a Teenage Fundamentalist. An Exvangelical podcast.
Brian and Troy used to be loyal Christian megachurch leaders. They’re not anymore. This podcast explores life in and after fundamentalism.
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131 - The Secret History of Speaking in Tongues
Join Brian, Troy, and Sharon as they delve into the fascinating and often unknown history of the modern speaking in tongues phenomena. From personal e...
130 - Sharon Joins the Podcast
In this episode, Troy and Brian welcome new co-host Sharon Madere, discussing her background and experiences with Last Days Ministries. The conversati...
129 - Let's Talk About Sects with Sarah Steel
Troy and Brian welcome Sarah Steel, the brilliant host and creator of the award-winning podcast Let's Talk About Sects. Sarah delves into the complex...
128 - From Pastor to Comedian with Jeremy Alder
In this episode, we delve into the unique upbringing of comedian Jeremy Alder, who was raised in a fundamentalist Christian household. Jeremy shares h...
127 - From Pastor to Deconstruction with Tracy
Brian and Troy sit down with Tracy, a former pastor turned psychologist, to explore her transformative journey from religious leadership to a life of...
126 - Sexuality, Shame, and Identity with Cara Flame
Troy and Brian engage in a deep conversation with Cara Flame, an Australian experiential and creative arts therapist, about her journey from being a t...
125 - Let's Go to Hillsong!
In this episode, we visit Hillsong's mothership in Baulkham Hills so you don't have to! We unpack the atmosphere, the music, the offering, the suppose...
124 - Amy Semple McPherson, the First Evangelical Megastar with Claire Hoffman
Troy and Brian chat with journalist and author Claire Hoffman about her book Sister Sinner, which explores the life and mysterious disappearance of Ai...
2025 Trailer: I was a Teenage Fundamentalist
Brian & Troy used to be loyal megachurch leaders. They’re not anymore. This podcast explores life in and after Christian Fundamentalism.
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123 - Shame Sex Attraction with Dr Luke Wilson
We engage in a deep conversation with Luke Wilson, a Canadian scholar, about his experiences growing up in a fundamentalist environment and the impact...
122 - The Continuing Story of Jonas James
In this episode, Troy welcomes Ryan James, and together they tell the story of his brother Jonas James and his struggles with identity, music, drugs a...
121 - Gutsy Girls with Josie McSkimming
In this episode, Troy and Brian welcome Josie McSkimming, and discuss her new memoir, 'Gutsy Girls: Love, Poetry and Sisterhood.' The conversation del...
120 - Apostate with Sarah Bacaller
In this episode, Troy and Brian engage with Sarah Bacaller, editor of the book, 'Apostate: Stories of Deconversion'. They explore Sarah's background i...
119 - Called a Witch & Kicked Out! with Cath McKinney
Dr. Cath McKinney is the Professional Supervision Program Director at the University of Divinity in Australia. Her background includes extensive exper...
118 - Revisiting Our Conversion Stories
Kicking off the first episode of 2025, Troy and Brian revisit their conversion stories...after four years of Exvangelical podcasting. They explore the...
S01E02 - Troy‘s Christian Conversion Story (2025 hiatus repeat)
In our second episode back in 2021, troy talked a little about his pre-conversion home life and his experience of two Christian camps. It was at the s...
S01E01 - Brian‘s Christian Conversion Story (2025 hiatus repeat)
Let's go right back to the beginning. In Season 1 Episode 1, Brian recounted his conversion story. "No bibles, no preaching, no god-bothering!" These...
117 - The Season 5 Finale with Brian & Troy
We'd love you to tune in as we say goodbye to 2024 and look forward to 2025. We look back on some of our best episodes of 2024, and even a couple of o...
116 - From Loss to Purpose with Desiree Richter
We think you'll really connect with this episode. In 2000, Desiree Richter's two-year-old son Elijah died in a tragic domestic accident. The world as...
115 - Star-Spangled Jesus with April Ajoy
We're excited to welcome April Ajoy back to our show. April is an influencer, content-creator, podcaster, and all-around troublemaker for the Christia...
114 - Some Standing Here Shall Not Taste Death - The Failed Return of Jesus
Did Jesus predict his own return in the lifetime of his disciples and first century Christians and get it wrong? Was he simply one of many failed firs...
113 - Armageddon Isn’t Coming with Bart Ehrman (repeat)
In preparation for our upcoming episode on the failed second coming of Jesus, we decided to replay this interview with one of our Exvangelical heroes,...
Neurodivergence In and Out of Church with D.L. & Krispin Mayfield Part 2
Following on from Part 1, we continue our chat about neurodivergence with podcast faves Danielle (D.L.) & Krispin Mayfield.
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Neurodivergence In and Out of Church with D.L. & Krispin Mayfield Part 1
On the back of Troy's recent ADHD diagnosis, we talk about neurodivergence with podcast faves Danielle (D.L.) & Krispin Mayfield. Danielle's tells of...
110 - You can take the girl outta fundamentalism...with Dr Laura Anderson
Dr. Laura Anderson is a licensed psychotherapist, trauma resolution coach, religious trauma consultant, speaker, author, and educator. We talk with he...
109 - F*ck the Patriarchy! with Cait West
Cait West is a survivor of the Christian patriarchy movement and advocate for survivors of spiritual abuse. In this episode, we talk about her experie...
108 - Let's Go Back to Great Big AOG Part 2
Following on from Part 1, we continue our recount of a recent Sunday service at Great Big AOG. We dive into the sermon and challenge the f*ck out of h...
107 - Let's Go Back to Great Big AOG Part 1
It's been nearly 30 years since our last visit to Great Big AOG, and in this episode, we go back for a Sunday service. Join us as we recount the weird...
106 - Navigating 'the Gray' with Sharon and Tracey from the Feet of Clay Podcast
In this episode, we are joined by Tracey and Sharon from the podcast, Feet of Clay—Confessions of the Cult Sisters. We talk about the black and white...
105 - Leaving Christian Friends and Family Behind (Our Stories Part 34)
When you leave church and/or the faith, what do you do about those who choose to stay? How do you navigate, maintain or even grieve those you leave be...
104 - Troy Loses His Faith (Our Stories Part 33)
Troy chronicles the events immediately leading up to and after he lost his faith in Jesus. He describes the factors that influenced his decision and h...
103 - Death with Zenith Virago
We talk with Zenith Virago, a highly respected celebrant, educator, public speaker and author and self-proclaimed Deathwalker. She is the founder of t...
102 - Community After Leaving Church with Bart Campolo & John Wright
We talk with the hosts and producers of the Humanize Me podcast, Bart Campolo and John Wright, about leaving fundamentalist communities behind and whe...
101 - God of the Mind with Rob Haskell
Rob Haskell was born to missionary parents, spending his childhood in Argentina. He later attended Bible College and seminary before reevaluating his...
100 - Life After Church with Brian & Troy (Our Stories Part 32)
Here it is! The 100th episode! Brian and Troy continue with their own deconstruction stories and share what life was like after having left church...a...
099 - What about Secular Buddhism? with Ted Meissner
If there's one religious sounding label that Troy is willing to wear, it's 'Buddhist'. In this episode we speak with Ted Meissner, the Executive Direc...
098 - What About Progressive Judaism? with Michel Laloum
In this episode, we explore Progressive/Reformed Judaism with Michel Laloum, Cantor at Temple Beth Israel Synagogue in Melbourne, Australia. He was or...
097 - What about Progressive Christianity? with Tim Costello
Tim Costello is an Australian social justice advocate, community leader, and a prominent figure in the Christian faith, albeit a progressive form. He...
096 - What About Near-Death Experiences? with Dr Eben Alexander
In this episode, we talk with Dr Eben Alexander, an American neurosurgeon and author. In 2008, he suffered a coma caused by a rare and mysterious bact...
Bonus: Sexvangelicals - The Sex Ed We Wish We Had: Consent, Part 1 of 2,
We recently stumbled upon a podcast we thought you'd love. Sexvangelicals is a sexual health podcast and education platform with the mission to suppor...