BAD WORDS

Feb 03 2025 43 ep. 74 mins 62
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An exvangelical podcast giving toxic theology the read it deserves by taking another look at some of the bad books given major influence in evangelical christianity.

Hosted by Janice Lagata and Melanie Kleimola

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02 MORE THAN TRASH with Jenna

Feb 03 2025 67 mins  
In this episode of Bad Words, hosts Janice (@godhasnotgiven), Melanie (@climbholamel) and Jenna (@jencug) dissect the first three chapters of Francine Rivers' novel 'Redeeming Love'. They explore themes relating to the portrayal of women, the inherent guilt and shame promoted by purity culture, and the dynamics between male and female characters in the book. While also touching on

01. Redeeming Love: A SLOPPY SITUATION

Jan 27 2025 84 mins  
This episode of 'Bad Words' kicks off Season 3 with hosts Janice (@godhasnotgiven) and Melanie (@climbholamel) diving into their first admitted fiction book, 'Redeeming Love' by Francine Rivers. The prologue reveals the tragic backstory of Sarah/Angel, exploring her complex relationships with her mother, absent father, and the traumas she faces. The hosts critique the literary valu

225. KENDERELLA

Dec 18 2023 96 mins  
Are you a Barbie girl in a Barbie world or a Cinderella in an Eldredge fever dream?. Prepare to RSVP for an invitation you never wanted as we give chapter 12 of Captivating the read that it deserves. BAD BOOK: Captivating Chapter: 12 of 12 | An Irreplaceable Role Book Club Member: Chelsea Instagram |@chelseakimlong

224. A SINGLE SENTENCE

Dec 11 2023 86 mins  
It’s a Neverending Story of how God speaks to John and only John about everything you need to know. Get ready to get all you need from a single sentence as we give chapter 11 of Wild At Heart the read that it deserves. (Finally 👀) BAD BOOK: Wild At Heart Chapter: 11 of 12 | An Adventure to Live Book Club Member: Melanie Instagram | @climbholamel

223. DIZZY SPELLS OF EXCLAMATION POINTS!

Oct 16 2023 91 mins  
If you wanna be a Princess Bride, you better be ready to fight like a Lord of the [wedding] rings! Prepare to be bummed out by the Eldredge marriage as we give chapter 11 of Captivating the read that it deserves! BAD BOOK: Captivating Chapter: 11 of 12 | Warrior Princesses Book Club Member: Melanie Instagram | @climbholamel

222. WHITE WALLS OF JERICHO

Oct 09 2023 115 mins  
A special bonus episode because bad things happen to words outside of books too. So we're talking about bad worship remakes, demonic takes and the bad theology beneath it all. (Early and with no ads for the People of Jod. Thank you ❤️) BAD W🤬RDS: The Jericho -NO! "KIndgom Remake" ACTUAL ART: JERICHO by Iniko Book Club Member: Ashlee' Instagram |@unashamedly_ashlee

221. THE MOTHER OF ALL FRENEMIES

Oct 02 2023 88 mins  
It’s time to Throw Mama From the Train and under the bus, Eldredge style, as we give chapter 10 of Captivating the read that it deserves. BAD BOOK: Captivating Chapter: 10 of 12 | Mothers, Daughters, Sisters Book Club Member: Libby Instagram |@libbyrosebaugh

220. SPENDING ON AND SPILLING IN WOMEN

Sep 25 2023 85 mins  
It’s Into The Woods on a safari of the heart for men who love (and love like) grim fairytales. Prepare to be driven to drink as we give chapter 10 of Wild At Heart the read that it deserves. BAD BOOK: Wild At Heart Chapter: 10 of 12 | A Beauty To Love Book Club Member: Natalia Instagram |@nterfa

219. NO TIME FOR TAMAR

Sep 11 2023 77 mins  
The actual factual title of chapter 9 is Arousing Adam and nothing will ever be worse than that. So prepare to cringe cringes bigger than you could ever ask or imagine as we give chapter 9 of Captivating the read that it deserves. BAD BOOK: Captivating Chapter: 9 of 12 | Arousing Adam Book Club Member: Tim Instagram |@thenewevangelicals

218. UNDER INCONGRUENT ATTACK

Sep 04 2023 79 mins  
It’s a Band of “oh brother 🙄” where the point of manhood is to Save Private Ryan from all manner of imaginary frenemies. Get ready to go to war with all sorts of war stories as we give chapter 9 of Wild At Heart the read that it deserves. BAD BOOK: Wild At Heart Chapter: 9 of 12 | A Battle To Fight: The Strategy Book Club Member: Dan Instagram |@dkauchick