ExcommuniDate: Life & Love After Religion
Forming and maintaining relationships is hard, especially when religion is involved. But what happens when religion is no longer part of your equation? What if it still is for everyone else?
Join Jessa, an ex-Mormon who loves reality TV, and Austin, a non-practicing Presbyterian who lived in Utah longer than he should have, as they explore the ups and downs of dating post-religion. Whether you’re freshly excommunicated or well into your secular journey, this podcast is here to help you navigate love on your own terms.
We’re all about Connecting Hearts, Not Dogmas.
Podcasting since 2024 • 11 episodes
ExcommuniDate: Life & Love After Religion
Latest Episodes
9. Hindu Culture, Caste, and Interfaith Marriage
Leave your shoes – and sanctity – at the door and join us for this conversation with Vishakha (Vi), who grew up in India and moved to the United States at age 19. Raised in Hindu traditions, she talks about what happens when religion and cultur...
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8. From Catholic Roots to Personal Truth: Navigating Family and Faith
How can you show up in your family relationships when you’re not able to express your truest self? That’s exactly the question we explore in this episode. We’re joined by Bianca, who opted out of some core beliefs of her Catholic upbringing as ...
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7. From Purity to Power: Breaking Free from Christian Shame
On this episode, Melissa Frey joins the show to share her firsthand experience with the Christian church and its chase for chastity, especially in young women. She talks about the overwhelming guilt she felt when she had sex before marriage, ca...
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6. Grief, Queer Identity, and Art Therapy ft. Caitlin Torres Graham
Caitlin Torres Graham regularly works with people who are grieving, whether that’s coming out, loss, death or, you guessed it, leaving a high-demand religion. As a trauma-informed art therapist, Caitlin works particularly with those grappling w...
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5. Gay, Not Bi, and Bye Bye Mormonism
What happens when your faith and sexuality collide? In this powerful episode, Jordan shares his journey of embracing his queer identity while navigating a high-demand Mormon upbringing. Discover how he grappled with a mixed-orientation marriage...
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