In this episode, Laurie, a former pastor, queer feminist researcher, and PhD candidate, shares her remarkable journey from growing up in a conservative Dutch Reformed tradition to discovering a more expansive understanding of faith, gender, and herself. Along the way, she reflects on women in ministry, coming out later in life, spiritual burnout, and the courage it takes to imagine a different future.

Together, we explore how patriarchy, sexism, and homophobia are often more connected than we realize, why authentic spirituality is rooted in connection, and what it means to give yourself permission to think beyond the stories you've always been told.

Whether you're questioning your faith, discovering your identity, or simply wondering if there's another way to be both deeply spiritual and fully yourself we hope this conversations meets you in your journey.

What happens when you grow up between two faith traditions and never learn to see them as opposites?

In this episode, Becca shares her journey of being raised in a home shaped by both Judaism and Catholicism, where curiosity, respect, and spiritual exploration were part of everyday life. From singing in church choirs and studying theology to becoming a pastor, spiritual director, and advocate for inclusive faith communities, Becca's story offers a refreshing vision of what spirituality can look like when it's rooted in openness rather than fear.

Together, we explore interfaith identity, discovering queerness later in life, the challenges of high-control religion, and the importance of creating churches where LGBTQ+ people are not merely tolerated, but truly welcomed and celebrated.

At a time when faith is often used to divide, Becca reminds us that there is another way to walk through life, one that is more expansive, more compassionate, and perhaps closer to the heart of the divine than we realize.

What happens when the faith that raised you no longer has room for who you are?

In this episode, Justin Jasiewicz shares his story of growing up in a conservative Christian household where patriotism and purity culture walked hand-in-hand with theology. From Christian schools to Capitol prayer gatherings, faith was everywhere—but so was fear.

Justin reflects on what it means to grow up gay in a world that told him love had conditions, and identity came with strings attached. Through humor, honesty, and some well-earned grace, he explores the long process of untangling God from the systems that used God's name.

This is a conversation about spiritual survival, chosen family, and what it means to stop trying to fit yourself into spaces that were never going to give you life.

You can find Justin on Instagram @JustinJasiewicz