I was a Teenage Fundamentalist. An Exvangelical podcast

07/09/2024

Don't forget to check out part 2 of our trip back to the great big AOG!
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06/09/2024

Need inspiration? Tough luck. Need a laugh? Enjoy our favorite nonsense lines from our recent trip back to the big AOG.

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05/09/2024

Let's Go Back to Great Big AOG Part 2 is out today!! Following on from Part 1, we continue our recount of a recent Sunday service at Great Big AOG. We dive into the sermon challenge the f*ck out of his claims and assertions and ask just how reliable are the supposed miracle stories that the pastor told.

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01/09/2024

Ah, the old revival carrot - better than the old revival stick? Listen now: https://pod.link/1558606464

01/09/2024

Michelle might be a heathen, but she's got her head on straight. Hear more reflections from Brian and Troy's trip back to the big AoG in episode 107: https://pod.link/1558606464

31/08/2024

It's a weird thing to be on the other side. https://pod.link/1558606464

31/08/2024

Can't wait for Part 2 of our Triumphal Entry back into Great Big AOG? Then get it now on Patreon!

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31/08/2024

"Very Song of Songs. Very, I’m going climb her tree and pick her pomegranates." https://pod.link/1558606464

30/08/2024

Reflections from the belly of the beast! Episode is 107 live now: https://pod.link/1558606464

30/08/2024

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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 and bizarre antics and carry-on of these modern Pentecostals. We also introduce you to Brian's significant other, Michelle, as she joined us on our expedition back into the world of church. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll sing in tongues and raise your hands.

29/08/2024

Can you believe Brian and Troy stepped foot in an actual church and didn't combust?!? Nor were they smited (smote? smitted?) for heresy. Hope you're as excited as we are for the new episode tomorrow.

22/08/2024

Don't wait! Get this prerelease as soon as it goes live Friday morning (Australia time).
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 and bizarre antics and carry-on of these modern Pentecostals. We also introduce you to Brian's significant other, Michelle, as she joined us on our expedition back into the world of church. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll sing in tongues and raise your hands.

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18/08/2024

Ye old lukewarm line. Listen now: https://pod.link/1558606464

18/08/2024

Always a good time with Sharon and Tracey. Listen now: https://pod.link/1558606464

17/08/2024

Embrace 'the grays' (not the ETs, but hey, no judgement) - the nuances that pervade most of what life throws our way.

17/08/2024

Anyone else feel disloyal for abandoning absolutes? Streaming now: https://pod.link/1558606464

16/08/2024

Episode 106 is live people! We are joined by our friends Tracey and Sharon from the podcast, "Feet of Clay—Confessions of the Cult Sisters". We talk about the black-and-white thinking of fundamentalism and how to leave it behind to embrace 'the grays' and nuances of life. pod.link/1558606464

08/08/2024

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 thinking of fundamentalism and how to leave it behind and embrace 'the grays' and nuances that pervade most of what life throws our way.

Brian and Troy used to be loyal Christian megachurch leaders. They’re not anymore. This podcast explores life after fundamentalism.

25/07/2024

This prerelease ep is available for subscribers now!

Brian and Troy used to be loyal Christian megachurch leaders. They’re not anymore. This podcast explores life after fundamentalism.

21/07/2024

We went back to our old church (new name) in preparation for an upcoming episode. It was actually empowering and even a bit of fun.

15/07/2024

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12/07/2024

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28/06/2024

Our latest Patreon prerelease episode is out now!
We talk with Zenith Virago, a highly respected celebrant, educator, public speaker and author and self-proclaimed Deathwalker. She is the founder of the Natural Death Care Centre and was named Byron Bay's Citizen of the Year in 2021 in recognition of her important work.

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22/06/2024

Amazing the mind frees up when given enough room to roam.

21/06/2024

Check out episode 102 now! is an American humanist speaker, writer, former pastor, and son of Tony Campolo, the well-known Christian pastor and speaker. is a documentary filmmaker, freelance cinematographer, and media content producer whose work includes documentaries on various subjects, including the story of Bart’s departure from the Christian faith. They also have an amazing podcast .

13/06/2024

Our latest prerelease episode is out now! Get on it!
Bart Campolo

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12/06/2024

rocking his merch in the wild! 👹 He said people thought “Religious Trauma” was a band name… what would your exfundie band name be and what genre of music would you play?? Thanks again to all who participated in our last merch giveaway, stay tuned for the next one!