Evangelicalish

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The UpsideDown: If MTG Can Change: Can MAGA Christians Repent? Nov 23, 2025

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The world is now the UPSIDE DOWN! On this episode, Paul & Ashley look into a world of "Stranger Things," — where Marjorie Taylor Greene apologizes on CNN, renounces Trump, admits there’s no “4-D chess,” and says she’s leaving Congress because she can’t help people from inside the chaos. Is this real change? A political shift? A crack in the MAGA universe? And the big question: CAN MAGA REPENT?! Could MAGA Christians hear this and actually reconsider their loyalty to Trump, Republican extremism, and MAGA evangelicalism? We explore: ✨ Repentance as a change of mind, not a magic prayer ✨ Nicodemus, Zaccheus, and biblical examples of unexpected transformation ✨ Why some hearts soften… while others harden ✨ Whether MTG could become the wake-up call no one expected Join the conversation; step with us into the Upside Down and see if Stranger Things can happen. #Evangelicalish #ReligiousRightReligiouslyWrong #postevangelical #UnconventionalPastor #GodIsNOTmadAtYou #MindRenewal #Rethink @UnconventionalPastorPaul #WellBeing #Deconstruction #reconstruction 🎧 Thank you for listening to Evangelicalish! Connect with Us: Join Pastor Paul's Substack Community: Sacred Rebellion Check out Paul’s international blog with the anti-empire group The Quollective 📲 Follow Evangelicalish: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube Paul's Blog on The Quollective Blog Site 🎧 Subscribe & Review: Help us reach others by subscribing, rating, and leaving a review wherever you listen. 💛 Support our work: ISH/Pastor-Paul Website Buy Paul’s Book: Religious Right Religiously Wrong: A Modern Day Parable 🌐 More from Paul & Ashley: ISH/Pastor-Paul Website Evangelicalish Livestream Sundays at 9am PT Thank you for being part of this growing, healing, irreverent, and hopeful community. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Separation of Church and... Hate? A Conversation with John Fugelsang Nov 12, 2025

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Find John Fugelsang:

'Why should I listen to Trump … and reject the words of Jesus?' asks actor and comedian John Fugelsang -

Best Selling Book: Separation of Church and Hate

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🎙️ Flex Your Spiritual Inspo 🕊️ A Sacred Show-and-Tell of the Soul Oct 20, 2025

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🎙️ Flex Your Spiritual Inspo 🕊️ A Sacred Show-and-Tell of the Soul Description: In a world where deconstruction often centers what we no longer believe, this episode flips the script. What’s still inspiring your spirit? What stirs your soul awake in this season of life? Ashley and Paul (aka Unconventional Pastor Paul) invite each other—and you—to “flex your spiritual inspo.” Whether it’s a quote, a ritual, a verse, a song, a breeze, a beetle, or a full-on mystical experience, it counts. We’re sharing what’s nourishing us spiritually today and asking you to do the same. Deconstruction doesn't mean disconnection. Let's reconnect with wonder, beauty, and sacred breadcrumbs. Come as you are—curious, skeptical, mystical, or all three—and bring your own sacred inspiration to the table. 🎧 Thank you for listening to Evangelicalish! Connect with Us: Join Pastor Paul's Substack Community: Sacred Rebellion Check out Paul’s international blog with the anti-empire group The Quollective 📲 Follow Evangelicalish: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube Paul's Blog on The Quollective Blog Site 🎧 Subscribe & Review: Help us reach others by subscribing, rating, and leaving a review wherever you listen. 💛 Support our work: ISH/Pastor-Paul Website Buy Paul’s Book: Religious Right Religiously Wrong: A Modern Day Parable 🌐 More from Paul & Ashley: ISH/Pastor-Paul Website Evangelicalish Livestream Sundays at 9am PT Thank you for being part of this growing, healing, irreverent, and hopeful community. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

🌀 Bad Bunny & a Showgirl or The World Is On Fire 🔥 Can We Put it Out Oct 20, 2025

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🌀 Bad Bunny & a Showgirl or The World Is On Fire 🔥 Can We Put it Out This week’s episode of Evangelicalish is a blend of light-hearted banter and serious spiritual reflection. Paul and Ashley couldn’t agree on a title—so we gave you both. Ashley returns inspired from a civic engagement summit and makes the case that democracy is a spiritual practice. Paul’s not so sure our systems can heal without collapse. (Is the world on fire, or are we the fire?) Also: 👗 Who’s the showgirl and who’s the bunny? 🎯 Crystal Ball obliterates Tomi Lahren 💔 Paul gets flipped off by a Trump truck guy 🛍️ Paul went birthday shopping #evangelicalish #deconstruction #exvangelical #politicsandfaith #spiritualbutnotsilent #badbunny #showgirlenergy #burnitdown #democracyisaspiritualpractice 🎧 Thank you for listening to Evangelicalish! Connect with Us: Join Pastor Paul's Substack Community: Sacred Rebellion Check out Paul’s international blog with the anti-empire group The Quollective 📲 Follow Evangelicalish: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube Paul's Blog on The Quollective Blog Site 🎧 Subscribe & Review: Help us reach others by subscribing, rating, and leaving a review wherever you listen. 💛 Support our work: ISH/Pastor-Paul Website Buy Paul’s Book: Religious Right Religiously Wrong: A Modern Day Parable 🌐 More from Paul & Ashley: ISH/Pastor-Paul Website Evangelicalish Livestream Sundays at 9am PT Thank you for being part of this growing, healing, irreverent, and hopeful community. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Meaning of Life... and Other Light Topics: Evangelicalish Oct 20, 2025

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🎙️ The Meaning of Life... and Other Light Topics This week, we wade into the deep end of existence with a deceptively simple question: What’s the meaning of life? Inspired by a fascinating dialogue between an agnostic philosopher, a Christian apologist, and a Hindu psychologist, we explore how purpose is shaped by belief, culture, and consciousness itself. We’ll wrestle with the “Paper Clip Problem” — can a person live a good, fulfilling life doing something seemingly mundane, like making paperclips every day? What makes meaning real: passion, purpose, or presence? Join us for laughter, insight, and a few existential detours as we ask: What if meaning isn’t something we find, but something we make — moment by moment, like a thousand tiny paperclips holding our lives together. 🎧 Thank you for listening to Evangelicalish! Connect with Us: Join Pastor Paul's Substack Community: Sacred Rebellion Check out Paul’s international blog with the anti-empire group The Quollective 📲 Follow Evangelicalish: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube Paul's Blog on The Quollective Blog Site 🎧 Subscribe & Review: Help us reach others by subscribing, rating, and leaving a review wherever you listen. 💛 Support our work: ISH/Pastor-Paul Website Buy Paul’s Book: Religious Right Religiously Wrong: A Modern Day Parable 🌐 More from Paul & Ashley: ISH/Pastor-Paul Website Evangelicalish Livestream Sundays at 9am PT Thank you for being part of this growing, healing, irreverent, and hopeful community. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Does the Bible Really Say That? A Chat w/ Bible Scholar Dan McClellen Oct 20, 2025

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We’re diving deep into the Bible with none other than Dan McClellan — biblical scholar, content creator, and myth-busting machine. 📜 We ask Dan about: Charlie Kirk and Kirk's take on issues like homosexuality Modern-day Israel? (Is Marjorie Taylor Greene… actually right about something?) The “I will bless those who bless you” verse — does it really apply to the nation-state of Israel today? 👀 Plus, why Dan started posting online, how he deals with backlash, and what keeps him committed to biblical literacy in the age of misinformation. Bring your big questions. Bring your open mind. This is gonna be a good one. 🔔 Set your reminder — we’re live at 12pm PT / 3pm ET! 📺 YouTube | 🎧 Podcast feed afterward #Evangelicalish #DanMcClellan #BibleScholar #ChristianNationalism #BiblicalLiteracy #QueerTheology #Deconstruction #SacredRebellion 🎧 Thank you for listening to Evangelicalish! Connect with Us: Join Pastor Paul's Substack Community: Sacred Rebellion Check out Paul’s international blog with the anti-empire group The Quollective 📲 Follow Evangelicalish: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube Paul's Blog on The Quollective Blog Site 🎧 Subscribe & Review: Help us reach others by subscribing, rating, and leaving a review wherever you listen. 💛 Support our work: ISH/Pastor-Paul Website Buy Paul’s Book: Religious Right Religiously Wrong: A Modern Day Parable 🌐 More from Paul & Ashley: ISH/Pastor-Paul Website Evangelicalish Livestream Sundays at 9am PT Thank you for being part of this growing, healing, irreverent, and hopeful community. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

My Joy is Your Pain? Navigating Wellbeing in a relationship Sep 01, 2025

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Hey beloveds—

This week, everything we’re sharing centers around one raw, holy truth:

Sometimes, on your emotional wellness journey, your joy will look like betrayal to the people closest to you.

Maybe it’s your mother.
Maybe it’s your church.
Maybe it’s a friend who only knew how to love the broken version of you.

But your joy—if it came through grief, healing, and becoming—is not selfish. It’s sacred.

In this episode, Paul and Ashley go deep and raw into the emotional and spiritual tension that arises when your growth, your peace, your joy—hurts someone you love.

We talk about:

What it means when Jesus refused to go to his mother, Mary

The emotional toll of becoming someone your people don’t recognize

Why your sacred yes may sound like a violent no to someone else

⚠️ Content Note:

This episode includes discussion of trauma and suicidal ideation. Please care for your well-being as you listen.

If you're in a vulnerable place, consider pausing, checking in with a friend, therapist, or someone you trust. You’re not alone.

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🖊️ Read the related Substack essay:
When Your Joy Is Someone Else’s Tragedy

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Just Because You Say “No Offense” Doesn’t Mean You’re Not Offensive Aug 10, 2025

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Just Because You Say “No Offense” Doesn’t Mean You’re Not Offensive We’ve all heard it — and maybe even said it: “No offense…” before dropping a comment that’s, well… offensive. In this episode, we unpack why slapping “no offense” in front of a statement doesn’t make it harmless, how it’s often used to dodge accountability, and why words matter more than the disclaimers we attach to them. From church small talk to political debates, we explore how this phrase shows up, the damage it can do, and how to replace it with honesty, empathy, and actual respect. 🎧 Listen in and let’s talk about better ways to speak the truth without causing unnecessary harm. #NoOffense #WordsMatter #SacredRebellion #ChristianDeconstruction #LGBTQVoices #SpiritualAbuseRecovery #FaithDeconstruction #BoundariesMatter #PodcastEpisode #TruthInLove 🎧 Thank you for listening to Evangelicalish! Connect with Us: Join Pastor Paul's Substack Community: Sacred Rebellion Check out Paul’s international blog with the anti-empire group The Quollective 📲 Follow Evangelicalish: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube Paul's Blog on The Quollective Blog Site 🎧 Subscribe & Review: Help us reach others by subscribing, rating, and leaving a review wherever you listen. 💛 Support our work: ISH/Pastor-Paul Website Buy Paul’s Book: Religious Right Religiously Wrong: A Modern Day Parable 🌐 More from Paul & Ashley: ISH/Pastor-Paul Website Evangelicalish Livestream Sundays at 9am PT Thank you for being part of this growing, healing, irreverent, and hopeful community. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Media Ups and Meltdowns: A Week of Reckoning with a Trumpian World Jul 29, 2025

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💬 This Week’s Topics:

Trump’s grip on media slips as he continues to bungle the Epstein issue

Social Media a problem for children

The online incel world is impacting children - something needs to be done.

Why spiritual reconstruction demands media literacy

How faith, justice, and power intersect in the digital age

🔗 Mentioned in this episode:

Pastor Paul’s Substack: [Insert link]

Paul's Latest Blog on the Quollective: It Always Starts With Erasure: History’s Teachings on Queer Demonization (& Queer Survival)

South Park on Trump
Jon Stewart - Go F*Yourself
The Louisville Leopards Percussionists playing Ozzy Osbourne's "Crazy Train" *AMAZING*

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Why Did We Escape Christian Nationalism? Jul 20, 2025

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In this episode of Evangelicalish, we get personal about our own journeys out of Christian Nationalism — and the moments that cracked open our certainty.

We’ll talk about:
⚡ Why some people stay trapped in toxic systems while others break free
⚡ The emotional, spiritual, and political cost of questioning
⚡ How small acts of curiosity can unravel decades of indoctrination
⚡ What it means to walk in Sacred Rebellion after faith deconstruction

We know how disorienting it can be to realize the faith you inherited was more about power than love. We’ve been there. And we’re here to remind you:
You’re not alone. You’re not crazy. And thinking is not a sin.

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