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Moral Combat Podcast
Episodes
82 episodes
Autumn Fesler, Surviving the Independent Baptist Church and Reclaiming Life | Ep 82 | Moral Combat
In episode 82 of the Moral Combat Podcast, hosts Nathaniel and Zachary Blaustone interview Autumn Fesler, who bravely shares her journey of healing from religious trauma after growing up in an Independent Fundamental Baptist (IFB) church. Autum...
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A Moment To Reddit, Silly Christians & Fake Love | Ep 81 | Moral Combat
In episode 81 of the Moral Combat Podcast, hosts Nathaniel Blaustone Faust and Zachary Blaustone dive into a wide-ranging conversation that blends personal reflections with broader discussions on religious trauma, relationships, and healing. Th...
Under the Fig Tree, An Honest Conversation on Toxic Shame & Victimhood | Ep 80 | Moral Combat
In episode 80 of the Moral Combat Podcast, hosts Nathan and Zachary Blaustone engage in an intimate, reflective conversation set in a tranquil outdoor environment under a fig tree, diverging from their usual interview format to focus on persona...
Christian Outrage, Trump, Kamala & Paris Olympics Drama | Ep 79 | Moral Combat
In episode 79 of the Moral Combat Podcast, hosts Nathan and Zach dive into a wide-ranging discussion that starts with a reintroduction of themselves and their backgrounds as sons of evangelical Christian pastors. They express excitement about r...
Lyn Smith Gregory: Joseph Smith's Great Niece Escaping Mormonism | Ep 78 | Moral Combat
In Episode 78 of the Moral Combat Podcast, hosts Nathaniel and Zachary welcome Lyn Smith Gregory, who brings a unique perspective on religious trauma from her experiences with Mormonism. Lyn, a descendant of Joseph Smith, founder of the Mormon ...
Shea Quinn, Leaving the Baptist Church & Transformation | Ep 77 | Moral Combat
In episode 77 of the Moral Combat Podcast, hosts Zachary and Nathaniel welcome Shea Quinn, who traveled from Medford, Oregon, to share her transformative journey. Shea, host of the podcast "Grow with Shea" and co-host of "The Waiting Table," op...
Jordan Dolby, Punk Rock Religion, Childhood Memories, & The Devil | Ep 76 | Moral Combat
In episode 76 of the Moral Combat Podcast, hosts delve into a rich tapestry of personal experiences and reflections with their special guest, Jordan Dolby, a longtime family friend and tattoo artist. They fondly reminisce about childhood memori...
Stacie Benedict, Deconstructing Christianity, Family, & Social Awakening | Ep 75 | Moral Combat
In episode 75 of the Moral Combat Podcast, Stacey shares her journey from a sporadically religious upbringing to a deep involvement in evangelical Christianity, and eventually to deconstructing her faith. Stacey's early experiences included acc...
Sorcha Porter-Homes, Breaking Silence on Sexual Abuse at Calvary Chapel | Ep 74 | Moral Combat
In episode 74 of the Moral Combat Podcast, Sorcha Porter-Homes courageously recounts her harrowing journey of enduring sexual abuse within the Calvary Chapel youth group, where leaders not only failed to protect her but blamed her for dressing ...
The Congo, Leonard Peltier & Plant Medicine Retreats | Ep 73 | Moral Combat
In episode 73 of the Moral Combat Podcast, hosts Nathan and Zachary dive into an intimate solo discussion, reflecting on a range of poignant topics, from global issues to personal journeys. They kick off by sharing their recent updates on upgra...
Ivan Rodriguez, A Symphony of Survival & Success Beyond Religious Trauma | Ep 72 | Moral Combat
In this captivating episode of the Moral Combat Podcast, hosts Nathan and Zachary, alongside guest Ivan Rodriguez, delve into the complex journey of healing from religious trauma after disentangling from evangelical Christian church involvement...
Heidi Monuteaux on Deconstruction, Betrayal Recovery, & Therapeutic Healing | Ep 71 | Moral Combat
In episode 71 of the "Moral Combat Podcast," hosts Nathaniel and Zachary welcome Heidi Monuteaux, a therapist based in Boise, Idaho, with a practice known as "10 Mile Counseling," to discuss the intricate journey of healing from religious traum...
Forest Benedict Returns, The Power of Internal Family Systems | Ep 70 | Moral Combat
In episode 70 of the Moral Combat Podcast, Forest Benedict, a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with a specialization in religious trauma and Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, shares an enlightening discussion on his transiti...
Nick Vallentino, Ex-Calvary Chapel Pastor's Path to Clarity & Healing | Ep 69 | Moral Combat
In episode 69 of the Moral Combat Podcast, Nick Vallentino recounts his tumultuous journey from being a pastor's kid entrenched in the Calvary Chapel community, through the escalation of his personal and professional life crises, to his path to...
Julia Myers, Deconstructing Christianity & Escaping Calvary Chapel | Ep 68 | Moral Combat
In episode 68 of the Moral Combat Podcast, Julia shares a deeply personal narrative of growing up under the stringent doctrines of a conservative Calvary Chapel, leading to a profound journey of faith deconstruction and healing from religious t...
Genocide Joe, Head Injuries & Vietnam Veterans | Ep 67 | Moral Combat
In episode 67 of the Moral Combat Podcast, Nathaniel and Zachary delve into the complexities of healing from religious trauma after leaving their evangelical Christian upbringing. The brothers discuss the challenging process of questioning ingr...
Forest Benedict's Deconstruction of Evangelical Christianity | Ep 66 | Moral Combat
In Episode 66 of the Moral Combat Podcast, hosts Zach and Nathan reconnect with Forest Benedict, whom they knew from their childhood days at Petaluma Calvary Chapel, and who was also a member of the Christian band Gone Fishing. Forest opens up ...
Kim Shambaugh's Story: Breaking Free From The Southern Baptist Church | Ep 65 | Moral Combat
In Episode 65 of the Moral Combat Podcast, hosts Zach and Nathan Blaustone delve into a deep conversation with guest Kim Shambaugh, exploring the impact of religious upbringing on personal growth and healing. Raised in an evangelical Baptist fa...
New Years 24, AMTR, Raves & Block Fort 7.0 | Ep 64 | Moral Combat
In episode 64 of the Moral Combat Podcast, hosts Nathan and Zach, siblings and children of a pastor, delve into their journey of healing from religious trauma stemming from their evangelical Christian upbringing. The episode kicks off with refl...
Jonathan Garza Embracing Identity Beyond Religion | Ep 63 | Moral Combat
In this revealing episode of the Moral Combat Podcast, Jonathan Garza shares his deeply personal journey of growing up in the Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) church, a life thoroughly intertwined with its doctrines and community. From a young age, ...
Remaining Spiritual After Leaving The Church | Ep 62 | Moral Combat
In Episode 62 of the Moral Combat Podcast, hosts Zach and Nathan open up about their journey from a strict evangelical Christian upbringing to finding their own spiritual paths. They share their experiences with leaving the church, the resultan...
Documentary Filmmaker Andy Trimlett on Israel-Palestine | Ep 61 | Moral Combat
In episode 61 of the Moral Combat Podcast, hosts Nathaniel and Zachary Blaustone engage in a thought-provoking discussion with Emmy award-winning documentary filmmaker Andy Tremlett, exploring the intricacies of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict...
The Tragic Death of Mayor Bubba Copeland | Ep 60 | Moral Combat
In episode 60 of The Moral Combat Podcast, hosts Nathaniel and Zach delve into the complex and tragic tale of Mayor Phil "Bubba" Copeland of Smiths Station, Alabama. They begin by paying tribute to Copeland, a multifaceted community leader, pas...
Rage Room Healing & A Moment To Reddit | Ep 59 | Moral Combat
In Episode 59 of The Moral Combat Podcast, hosts Nathaniel and Zachary embark on a new segment titled "Does It Heal?" The episode commences with a tantalizing preview of their inaugural video, an intriguing visit to a "rage room" where they exp...
The Unspoken Trauma of Church Induced Sexual Repression | Ep 58 | Moral Combat
In the thought-provoking Episode 58 of The Moral Combat Podcast, brothers Nathan and Zachary engage in a profound dialogue delving into the intricate topic of sexual repression, a haunting echo of their religious upbringing. Drawing from person...