ExcommuniDate: Life & Love After Religion
Dating is messy. Leaving religion makes it messier. If you’re ex-Mormon, exvangelical, ex-Jehovah’s Witness, ex-Catholic, ex-Jewish—or just someone dating after faith—we’re here for you.
Join Jessa (ex-Mormon and reality TV addict) and Austin (former Presbyterian and Utah survivor) as they dive into the hilarious, heartbreaking, and healing journey of dating after religion. From purity culture baggage to mismatched values, they explore what it means to form real connections when belief systems no longer match.
Whether you're newly deconstructed or long-time secular, this is your space for honest conversations, awkward stories, and real talk about love, identity, and freedom.
New episodes every 2 weeks. Connecting Hearts, Not Dogmas.
ExcommuniDate: Life & Love After Religion
2. Free the Knee: Social Stigmas & Dating After Leaving Religion
What do “birth control shorts,” septum piercings, and The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives have in common? They’re all part of the messy, liberating journey of leaving high-demand religions and facing the ever-terrifying “s” word: stigma.
In this episode, Jessa and Austin dive into the social stigmas faced by individuals who step away from high-demand faiths. Jessa shares her personal experiences, unpacking how religious expectations shape dating, self-expression, and relationships. From navigating judgment to rebuilding community, they explore what it means to pivot from “no no” to “go go” and reclaim your identity.
Whether you’re deconstructing your own beliefs, supporting someone who is, or just curious about the challenges of leaving high-demand religions, this episode is your guide to chucking shame in the “fuck it” bucket and embracing authenticity.
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