Prodigal The Podcast
🎙️ Prodigal: The Podcast — Religion, Faith Deconstruction & Spiritual Freedom
Prodigal: The Podcast explores the intersection of religion, faith, politics, culture, and spiritual reconstruction in modern society.
Hosted by Don Jackson and Big Sean, the show features honest conversations about faith deconstruction, belief systems, religious institutions, and the search for meaning beyond traditional church structures.
Inspired by Don Jackson’s upcoming book Prodigal: Leaving Church and Finding God, the podcast creates space for people questioning inherited beliefs while exploring deeper spirituality, identity, and truth.
Each episode brings together diverse voices — including theologians, psychologists, philosophers, scientists, former pastors, and spiritual seekers — to examine how faith evolves in a changing world.
What You'll Hear on Prodigal
Faith Deconstruction & Spiritual Reconstruction
Exploring what happens when people question religious systems and rebuild belief in new ways.
Religion, Culture & Institutional Power
Examining how religious narratives shape politics, identity, and public life.
Healing Religious Trauma
Conversations about recovering from toxic theology and reclaiming personal agency.
Philosophy, Psychology & Consciousness
Exploring deeper questions about meaning, identity, and the nature of belief.
Real Stories of Transformation
Personal journeys from faith crisis to spiritual clarity.
Who This Podcast Is For
Prodigal is for listeners who are:
• Questioning their faith
• Deconstructing religious beliefs
• Exploring spirituality outside traditional institutions
• Studying religion’s role in politics and culture
• Searching for deeper meaning beyond dogma
Whether you're navigating a faith transition, exploring new ideas, or simply curious about the intersection of belief and power, Prodigal offers thoughtful conversations that challenge assumptions and open new perspectives.
About the Hosts
Don Jackson is the founder of the Prodigal Movement, a platform examining spirituality, psychology, social justice, and cultural transformation. His work explores how belief systems shape identity, institutions, and collective consciousness.
Big Sean joins the conversation as co-host, bringing sharp insight, humor, and grounded perspective to discussions about faith, life, and navigating truth in a complex world.
Join the Conversation
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For deeper analysis and essays exploring religion, politics, and power, visit:
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Prodigal The Podcast
Embracing Transformation: Whitney Joy’s Journey on Prodigal the Podcast
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Embracing Transformation: Whitney Joy’s Journey on Prodigal the Podcast
In this powerful episode of Prodigal the Podcast, hosts Don Jackson and Big Sean sit down with Whitney Joy, a woman who turned personal tragedy into triumph. After losing her husband, home, and job all within 24 hours at age 30, Whitney embarked on a transformational journey—exploring hypnotherapy, world travel, and self-discovery, culminating in her book "Seven Blank Pages".
🔥 Dive deep into conversations on:
✔ Identity & Accountability – How Whitney rebuilt her life
✔ Spirituality & Introspection – The role of ego, Source, and free will
✔ Hypnotherapy & Lucid Dreaming – Tools for inner transformation
✔ Facing the Unknown – From skydiving to embracing blank page moments
📖 Get Whitney’s book "Seven Blank Pages": whitneyjoy.com
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Life-Altering Crisis at 30
00:58 Welcome to Prodigal: Meet the Hosts
02:37 Introducing Whitney Joy
03:28 Whitney's Transformational Journey
04:26 The Turning Point: Embracing Change
08:09 Adventures and Self-Discovery
13:35 Hypnotherapy and Inner Work
20:24 Ego, Source, and Spiritual Insights
25:34 Whitney's Book and Final Thoughts
32:09 Reflecting on a Beautiful Journey
33:11 Blank Page Moments: Reinvention and Transformation
40:40 Confronting Evil and Free Will
41:52 Exploring Consciousness and Free Will
51:40 The Power of Lucid Dreaming
53:26 Life's Purpose and Manifestation
57:52 Skydiving and Embracing the Unknown
01:02:38 Final Thoughts and Farewell
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