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Send us a text"I'm talking to those people who are struggling, who've not gotten your questions answered, who when they've asked questions have been told to be quiet, who have suffered mistreatment, abuse, and all other kinds of horrible things in the name of church and the bible and god and gotten no relief. And I'm also talking to those of us who felt like they had to slice piece

Send us a textNate delivers a brief state of the channel, including the departure of host, Mason. Stay tuned, because good things are ahead, even in the midst of change!Our host, Nate, says thanks.Support the show*show notes may contain affiliate links Website: https://rettals.pub Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rettalspub/ Survey: https://rettals.pub/survey YouTube: https://www

Send us a textDid you know?? The pagan order of worship includes 'greeters', prayer, song service, announcements, offering, sermon, post sermon activities (pastor-led prayer, altar call, more singing, the Lord's Supper, prayer for the sick, benediction). Sound familiar??"Christianity did not destroy paganism...it adopted it." Will Durant, prominent historianResources mentioned:Paga

Send us a text"It doesn't bother me when people practice their faith. It's only when their practice negatively affects someone else that it's a problem."We wrap up our interview with Robert, and discuss healing from trauma, anxiety, and periodic breakdowns. Want to contact Robert for freelance graphic design? [email protected]'s YouTube channel: @SacredCowDinerOur produc

Send us a textWe discuss how many passages in scripture aren't original and were copied from older texts, and how many seem to be out of alignment with what's considered right/wrong today by modern religion.Resources mentioned:Tribes, by Seth GodinMessy Spirituality, by Mike YaconelliOur producer, Duke, lends his voice to this commercial of a chain-smoking granny :D Our host, Nate,

Send us a textWe continue the conversation with Robert and discuss fundamentalism and the fact that it's found everywhere: work, home, politics, etc.It draws a line in the sand that leads to division and violence, and a sense of "I'm better than you", and "I'm right and you're wrong".Resources mentioned:Tribes, by Seth GodinOur producer, Duke, lends his voice to this commercial of

Send us a textWe interview Robert Williams, who shares his long time experiences within the Apostolic church, and what ultimately led to his exodus. Later, with the help of a therapist, he was able to identify the unrealized spiritual abuse that had occurred, and work to heal those traumas.Our producer, Duke, lends his voice to this commercial of a chain-smoking granny :D Our host,

Send us a textWe discuss chapters 1 & 2 of Pagan Christianity by Frank Viola. Have you ever wondered why Christians do what they do for church every Sunday morning? Why do they “dress up” for church? Why does the pastor preach a sermon each week? Why do they have pews, steeples, and choirs? Most of what Christians do in present-day churches is rooted, not in the New Testame

Send us a textIn this first RP date night episode, Nate and Celeste introduce an impactful book they read around 15-20 years ago when they first exited the UPC Church. Pagan Christianity by Frank Viola examines a multitude of Christian church practices that have been accepted as 'gospel' or 'from the bible', when in reality, they were adopted from paganism. What we ate on the show:

Send us a textWe wrap up our discussion with Kali J Banks regarding awareness, and how once you broaden your awareness, then your interpretation of scripture is beyond just surface level. When you go within yourself, you unlock the keys to the 'mystery' of the bible.So often we give power and reverence to a church building, but God is within the most sacred 'church' = our body. God