Dirty Rotten Church Kids

Well they say all rotten things must come to an end. In this final episode, I have a laid back conversation with my friend, the Pastor of Pump himself, Danny Prada. We talk about our respective journeys, how we have grown as individuals, how DRCK has impacted our lives, and how we feel as it all comes to a close.From the bottom of my heart, thank you for so many wonderful moments. I feel honored to have created this show and thrilled by what it has meant to so many Bad Apples like me.Keep up the Dirty Work.And remember,It’s all gonna be okay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this, second to last DRCK episode, I had the privilege of hanging out with my friend Janice (God Has Not Given! Bad Words! General Menace!) , and new friend Tim (The New Evangelicals!). We discuss the things we would go back and tell ourselves about our personal deconstruction journeys– the good, the bad, the dogmatic. We also discuss platform culture, how we feel about worship music, and play a game of Youth Group or Boy Band.Brought to you by BoyZone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week I had the privilege of chatting with friend of the show and friend of mine, theologian and author Dr. Roberto Che Espinoza (Body Becoming! Activist Theology!). We have a laid back conversation about rest, embodiment, finding the third way and taking time to dream about the world we wish to see. I also go on a mild rant about being funemployed and the shit show that is the current job market. TIMESTAMPS:Interview - 10:24Post Interview - 47:44Sip, Smoke, Read - 59:45LINKS:Donate to the Activist Theology Project.Check out Dr. Roberto Che’s Espinoza’s website.Follow @jerryjhlee, @workhap, and @apowermood for job hunting tips.Read Atomic Habits, Essentialism, So Good They Can't Ignore You, Good to Great, and The First 90 Days for self-help goodness.Brought to you by UTTERLY HUGE POTATOES Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week I had the privilege of speaking with sex educator and sex empowerment coach Portia Brown (Froetic Sexology!) . We discuss her upbringing in evangelical spaces, the ways she subverted the sex scripts she was handed, and the deliberate pursuit of pleasure practices.TIMESTAMPS:Interview - 5:04Post Interview - 52:09Sip, Smoke, Read - 57:30 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we’re talking about missions! My co-hosts for this episode are podcasters, writers, and friends Kevin Garcia (Bad Theology Kills! A Tiny Revolution!) and Mason Mennenga (A People’s Theology! The Black Sheep Podcast!). Together we unpack our experiences with short term mission trips, the ideas and doctrines that informed so many of them, and how we feel on the other side of a faith change. We also hear stories from the Bad Apples. TIMESTAMPS:Interview - 2:07Bad Apple Submissions - 49:15Sip, Smoke, Read - 1:20:15Brought to you by Real Time Twitter Fame Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, I have the absolute privilege of speaking with songwriter, producer, genius Joy Oladokun. We discuss their upbringing in Christian spaces, stepping into truth and the creative journey. We discuss her new album, Proof of Life, the songwriting and creative process, and the art of sifting through faith traditions to find the goodness. We also witness a second encounter with everyone’s favorite evangelist, Pashhtor Ben. TIMESTAMPS:Interview - 4:26Car Rental Sketch - 25:29Post Interview - 55:05Sip, Smoke, Read - 1:05:10Brought to you by those little Christian propaganda comics that no one remembers the name of and there’s no way of knowing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, I have the privilege of chatting with podcast hosts Sarah Heath and Justin Gentry (REVcovery!). We talk about what it was Iike deconstructing while in full time ministry, the struggles of making significant career changes, and the impostor syndrome that comes along with it. We also discuss what we have found that brings joy on the other side of a faith change and hear stories from the Bad Apples.TIMESTAMPS:Interview - 1:04Bad Apple Submissions - 59:29Sip, Smoke, Read - 1:37:07 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week I have the absolute pleasure of chatting with podcaster, writer, and performer Holly Laurent (MEGA The Podcast!). We talk about her upbringing in evangelical spaces, and the faith change that ultimately led to Mega The Podcast. We talk about humor, creativity, walking the fine line of familiar and unfamiliar, and finding the lovely things on the other side of the evangelical bubble.Brought to you by that time the senior pastor only talked to you because he knew it would be filed away as a sermon illustration opportunity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the first episode of the season, I chat with podcaster, author, and academic Brad Onishi (Straight White American Jesus!). We discuss his upbringing as a Japanese American within evangelicalism, the origins of extremist Christian nationalism and what comes next, his new book, and I have a big announcement to make about this season! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s the last DRCK of 2022! What a year it has been. I’m wrapping it all up with singer/musician/producer Lucy Dacus! We talk about her upbringing within a cerebral evangelicalism, VBS, Purity Culture, and unravelling what she was handed. We also talk about her latest full length, this year’s EP, her creative process and ways in how she has found community on the other side of a faith change. We also answer the age old question: was Lucy Dacus team Unforeseen Kiss or Sloppy Wet Kiss.Brought to you by The Christmas Carpenter and Vanilla Spice EggnogTIKTOK Creator Cred:@patrickteahantherapy - You Are Not in Trouble@appliedscience11 - Where Are You Christmas? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week I got to chat with actor, director and writer Jon Huertas (This is Us! Castle! Sabrina the Teenage Witch!). We talked about his upbringing within the catholic church, moving out of religious spaces to nontheism, and reasons he let go of the dogma he was handed to instead embrace belief in humanity. We also talk about creativity, the hard work of believing in yourself, telling compelling stories, and we chat about This is Us. Brought to you by Worship DiceTIMESTAMPS[8:35] A word from our sponsor: Worship Dice![13:51] Interview with Jon Huertas[1:04:58] Sip, Smoke, Read WORSHIP DICE SKITMusic from https://freetousemusic.com/Track title(s) by Limujiihttps://youtu.be/yHDLbdT4Z1Q"Sappheiros - Embrace" is under a Creative Commons license (CC BY 3.0)https://www.youtube.com/c/SappheirosMusic promoted by BreakingCopyright: https://bit.ly/embrace-songMusic from https://freetousemusic.comTrack: Careful by Pufinohttps://youtu.be/efsguUCy5KQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we’re talking purity! This week’s guest co-host is Blair from TalkPurityToMe–we discuss growing up in house churches, and some of the ways we were taught about purity and modesty, as well as some of the ways we are still feeling the aftermath. We also hear stories from the Bad Apples.Brought to you by Date Me JesusTimestamps:Date Me Jesus (feat Virginia Spotts) - 22:15Topic: Purity - 29:53Modesty clip - 41:39John Piper clip - 58:04Bad Apple Submissions - 1:05:02SSR - 1:21:21BOTANY FARMS CBD AFFILIATE LINK: https://bit.ly/3h5HKXeNational Resources Trevor Project: Call (866) 488-7386, Text 678-678, 24/7 Year round crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) young people ages 13-24. PFLAG 400+ chapters across the country providing confidential peer support, education, and advocacy to LGBTQ+ people, their parents and families, and allies. Crisis Text Line: Text START to 741-741-FREE, 24/7 support for those in crisis. Text from anywhere in the U.S. to connect with a trained Crisis Counselor. The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender National Hotline: (888) 843-4564 The GLBT National Youth Talkline (youth serving youth through age 25): (800) 246-7743 Trans Lifeline: (877) 565-8860 GLAAD The Center  Colorado Resources Colorado Crisis Services Hotline: Call 1-844-493-8255 or text “TALK” to 38255 to speak with a trained counselor or professional. Counselors are also available at walk-in locations or online to chat between 4 p.m. and 12 a.m. Out Boulder County  Inside Out Youth Services One Colorado Transgender Center of the Rockies Queer Asterisk A Phoenix Rising, LLC: Offering pro bono services for crisis help for the victims and those affected. New Foundation Counseling: Offering pro bono services for crisis help for the victims and those affected.Colorado resources Colorado Crisis Services hotlin

On this off-week I wanted to give you bad apples a sneak peak at the Patreon episodes and introduce my friend and new producer/editor, Joshua Delbridge aka Delbreezy! We talk about his backstory, being queer in evangelical spaces, and how we met. We also sip, smoke and read together. Enjoy!Interview 1:42Sip, Smoke Read 53:05Irreverent Media Groupwww.irreverent.fmDRCK Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/dirtyrottenchurchkidsDRCK Merchhttps://dirtyrottenchurchkids.creator-spring.com/?Intro theme " Up In My Jam (All Of A Sudden) – Kubbi"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDexBj46oNI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week I had the chance to chat with comedian, podcaster, author, director and musician Rhett McLaughlin (Rhett and Link! Good Mythical Morning! James and the Shame!). We talk about his upbringing in church, deconstructing while in the public eye, and creating therapeutic music. He also answers some questions from the bad apples.Brought to you by Ancestrydotcom: Don't Go Spraining Your Ankle in Your Ancestral HomeTime StampsInterview 5:44Bad Apples, Good Questions 55:50Sip, Smoke, Read 1:06:44Irreverent Media Groupwww.irreverent.fmDRCK Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/dirtyrottenchurchkidsDRCK Merchhttps://dirtyrottenchurchkids.creator-spring.com/?Intro theme " Up In My Jam (All Of A Sudden) – Kubbi"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDexBj46oNI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we talk prosperity! My guest cohost is podcaster, speaker, author and friend Tori Williams Douglass (White Homework! Go Home Bible You're Drunk!). Together we unpack the health and wealth gospel. We discuss how we were brought up in that theology, the harm it causes and how we unlearn some of the language on the other side. We also answer your questions, Adrian gets stuck talking to a pastor on an airplane and we hear stories from the bad apples.Brought to you by Joel Houston owing us offering money and Tori's Peach (the cocktail).Time StampsBad Apples, Good Questions: 4:25Pastor on a Plane: 21:21Sip, Smoke, Read: 1:24:53Irreverent Media Groupwww.irreverent.fmDRCK Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/dirtyrottenchurchkidsDRCK Merchhttps://dirtyrottenchurchkids.creator-spring.com/?Intro theme " Up In My Jam (All Of A Sudden) – Kubbi"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDexBj46oNI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week I got to chat with podcaster, writer, speaker, researcher and community organizer Phil Drysdale (The Deconstruction Network! The Phil Drysdale Show!). We discuss his upbringing as a church kid in the UK, how his faith changed and the work he has been doing within the deconstruction space. We talk about some of his research findings, common misconceptions about deconstruction and the psychological comfort of evangelicalism.Brought to you by Sweaty Palms and Clenched B*tthole QuestionsTime StampsInterview 6:42Sip, Smoke, Read 1:20:13Irreverent Media Groupwww.irreverent.fmDRCK Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/dirtyrottenchurchkidsDRCK Merchhttps://dirtyrottenchurchkids.creator-spring.com/?Intro theme " Up In My Jam (All Of A Sudden) – Kubbi"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDexBj46oNI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dirty Rotten Church Kids is back and this week I have the pleasure of bringing back podcaster, general menace and friend Janice Lagata (God Has Not Given!) This week we talked about passing the plate--how we were brought up learning about tithing, ways in which church taught us about possessions and how we approached tithing during our faith changes. We also listen to a christian broadway compilation album and hear stories from the Bad Apples.Brought to you by #GoFundYourself, The Post Evangelical Guild and the pentacostal conga line.Time StampsHell Court 6:06Bad Apples 42:00Sip, Smoke, Read 1:18:49Irreverent Media Groupwww.irreverent.fmDRCK Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/dirtyrottenchurchkidsDRCK Merchhttps://dirtyrottenchurchkids.creator-spring.com/?Intro theme " Up In My Jam (All Of A Sudden) – Kubbi"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDexBj46oNIHell Court Music "The People's Court 1981-1993 theme music"https://youtu.be/7iTqoDH0vFU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In case you missed it--we had the chance to make an appearance at our friend Kevin Garcia's Crowded Table Event in Atlanta. We recorded the show for those that couldn't make it, and took some time afterwards to recap and sip, smoke, read together. We talk about cancelled flights and driving through the night, discovering Josh is actually an Enneagram 7, and the work of building an online community with practical impact.Brought to you by "it's not about Bodily Pleasure it's about GODILY Pleasure" and the Church Zone.Time StampsLive Podcast! 00:12Megachurch Instagram 4:40Bad Apples Good Questions 25:50After Hours w/ Kevin Garcia 55:54Sip, Smoke, Read 1:10:16The Crowded Table Communityhttps://thecrowdedtable.mn.co/Irreverent Media Groupwww.irreverent.fmDRCK Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/dirtyrottenchurchkidsDRCK Merchhttps://dirtyrottenchurchkids.creator-spring.com/?Intro theme " Up In My Jam (All Of A Sudden) – Kubbi"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDexBj46oNI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we had the pleasure of speaking with C. Davis (Deconstructing Colors!). We discuss her church upbringing, how actually believing the Bible often leads to deconstruction, and how the perceived safety found within cultural Christianity keeps many folks in the pews. We also talk about putting first things first and answer questions from the bad apples.Brought to you by Porcelain Pay Day, Josh’s Irish accent and getting #FiredForWhiteJesusTime StampsUpdate on "Don't Say Gay Bill" 11:00Bad Apples, Good Questions 19:19Interview 32:51Sip Smoke Read 1:41:30Deconstructing Cash App$DeconstructingClrsIrreverent Media Groupwww.irreverent.fmDRCK Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/dirtyrottenchurchkidsDRCK Merchhttps://dirtyrottenchurchkids.creator-spring.com/?C Davis theme songhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOgbkunsC7cIntro theme " Up In My Jam (All Of A Sudden) – Kubbi"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDexBj46oNI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we talk about "culturally relevant" churches, how we were brought up in Hip Christianity ™, the ways people were leveraged to keep the machine running and the ways people were reduced to an attendance statistic. We also take a Texas Anti-Trans bill to Hellcourt, play a game of Improv Sunday School Songs and hear stories from the Bad Apples.Brought to you by Zit and Snot in the Morning # CurseGodandDieF*ckerTime StampsImprov Sunday School Songs 14:30Hellcourt 25:14Main Topic 42:19Sip Smoke Read 2:01:01Vostok SOS https://vostok-sos.org/en/ukraine-under-fire-support-vostok-sos-aid-operation/Malteser Internationalhttps://www.malteser-international.org/en/about-us/service/news/press-detail-en/ukraine-malteser-international-prepares-supplies-for-refugees.htmlNova Ukrainehttps://novaukraine.org/24 LGBTQ+ Organizations You Can Support Right Nowhttps://www.shondaland.com/act/a27789423/24-lgbtq-organizations-support-right-now/Irreverent Media Groupwww.irreverent.fmDRCK Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/dirtyrottenchurchkidsDRCK Merchhttps://dirtyrottenchurchkids.creator-spring.com/?Intro theme " Up In My Jam (All Of A Sudden) – Kubbi"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDexBj46oNI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we had the pleasure of speaking with singer-songwriter, author, podcaster and activist Andre Henry. We discuss his new book, ‘All The White Friends I Couldn’t Keep’, and moving from racial reconciliation to the work of antiracism and decolonization. We talk about his story leaving white evangelicalism, how the personal is political and how he makes music for both resistance and rest. We also take John Cooper and Brian Suavé to Hell Court.Brought to you by whipping your old Skillet cds at the stage while shouting “you started the war!”Time Stamps15:46 Hell Court45:50 Interview2:41:46 Sip, Smoke, ReadAndre Henryhttps://www.andrehenry.co/Andre Henry on The Liturgist's podcasthttps://theliturgists.com/anti-racism-with-andre-henry-podcast-page/Irreverent Media Groupwww.irreverent.fmDRCK Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/dirtyrottenchurchkidsDRCK Merchhttps://dirtyrottenchurchkids.creator-spring.com/?Intro theme " Up In My Jam (All Of A Sudden) – Kubbi"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDexBj46oNIFamiliar but Not playlisthttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/0bPgd27skq4DbKOScAj6yE?si=3d55b21577b743dd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we talk about the sins of the Flllleeeshhhh™️! We discuss how we were taught to deny self, distrust instincts and how messages of inadequacy had us decreasing so God could increase. We hear stories from the Bad Apples(CW: self harm and suicidal ideation), take a gross sermon illustration to Hell Court and play a game of Kirk Cameron Saves Valentine’s Day.Brought to you by GumpChrist.Timestamps:Kirk Cameron Saves Valentines Day 15:20Hell Court 31:17Hating Your Flesh topic 56:32Submissions 1:26:23Sip, Smoke, Read 2:20:08Irreverent Media Groupwww.irreverent.fmDRCK Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/dirtyrottenchurchkidsDRCK Merchhttps://dirtyrottenchurchkids.creator-spring.com/?Intro theme " Up In My Jam (All Of A Sudden) – Kubbi"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDexBj46oNIHell Court Musichttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iTqoDH0vFUXMvhgupfXggkgy4CHILLVIBEShttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MtT5_PgLJlYMost Old Beautiful love songs 80's 90'shttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BuJ5cUChZ4g Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are back on our bullshit for the first episode of 2022! To stretch out our Podcasting muscles and get back into the groove of things we dig into what we missed since November, play a game of Megachurch Instagram and spend way too much time in Sip, Smoke, Read.Brought to you by #IAmMosesAndYouCanTooTime stamps10:47 What Did We Miss37:52 Megachurch Instagram47:18 Sip Smoke ReadIrreverent Media Groupwww.irreverent.fmDRCK Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/dirtyrottenchurchkidsDRCK Merchhttps://dirtyrottenchurchkids.creator-spring.com/?Intro theme " Up In My Jam (All Of A Sudden) – Kubbi"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDexBj46oNIMegachurch Instagram musichttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIkiFJwI9PA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the first episode of 2022 we had the pleasure of speaking with Noah Gundersen. We discuss his upbringing in a Christian cult, experiencing a spectrum of belief and non-belief, and the parallels between creative flow and the spirituality we are handed. We also discuss his latest record, ‘A Pillar of Salt’. Before the interview we talk about what we missed since November and play a game of Megachurch Instagram. Brought to you by The Classic Scream and Leave™️ and #IAmMosesAndYouCanToo Time stamps 10:50 What Did We Miss 38:10 Megachurch Instagram 51:17 Interview with Noah Gundersen 01:51:15 Sip Smoke Read Irreverent Media Group www.irreverent.fm DRCK Patreon https://www.patreon.com/dirtyrottenchurchkids DRCK Merch https://dirtyrottenchurchkids.creator-spring.com/? Noah Gundersen - Body https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5DW7hyyf52g Intro theme " Up In My Jam (All Of A Sudden) – Kubbi" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDexBj46oNI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the last episode of the year! This episode has got everything: CCM, multiple Bad Apples Good Questions, taking Chris Pratt to Hell Court, donkey schlongs, a look back at our favorite episode moments and more. See ya in 2022!Brought to you by Thanksgiving poops.Irreverent Media Groupwww.irreverent.fmDRCK Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/dirtyrottenchurchkidsDRCK Merchhttps://dirtyrottenchurchkids.creator-spring.com/?Intro theme " Up In My Jam (All Of A Sudden) – Kubbi"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDexBj46oNIHell Court Musichttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iTqoDH0vFUXMvhgupfXggkgy4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we got to speak with anti-racist educator/podcaster Tori Williams Douglass (White Homework! Go Home Bible, You’re Drunk!). We discuss the simplicity of justice without conditions, raising kids with trust and autonomy, and doing the work of recognizing your triggers so you can do the work of anti racism. We also talk about how christian ethics invade the workplace and take out of touch pastors to Hell Court. Skip to 1:57:00 if this interview doesn't sound like something you'd vibe with.Brought to you by Pork and Boink in the Morning and Lil Winkle.All of Tori's Workhttps://www.toriglass.com/Irreverent Media Groupwww.irreverent.fmDRCK Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/dirtyrottenchurchkidsDRCK Merchhttps://dirtyrottenchurchkids.creator-spring.com/?Spooky Hell Court musichttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JnPSMNuHtw&tIntro theme " Up In My Jam (All Of A Sudden) – Kubbi"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDexBj46oNI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we had to chance to talk to musician, songwriter and producer Aaron Gillespie (Underoath! The Almost!). We talked about nonlinear faith change, Christian creativity, impostor syndrome and mega church culture. We also talk about Halloween aka The Devil’s birthday and play a game/sleepless fever dream of Kirk Cameron Saves Halloween. Skip to 1:42:53 if you want to skip the interview.Brought to you by The Harvest Fest Jump Rope Mascot Aaron Gillespiehttp://www.aarongillespie.com/Irreverent Media Groupwww.irreverent.fmDRCK Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/dirtyrottenchurchkidsDRCK Merchhttps://dirtyrottenchurchkids.creator-spring.com/?Intro theme " Up In My Jam (All Of A Sudden) – Kubbi"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDexBj46oNIKirk Cameron Saves Halloween musichttps://youtu.be/eE8bk8NJqbE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we're talking about church plants - our experience with start up churches, some of the ideologies that played into the process, and how we feel looking back. We discuss church splits, territoriality and chasing the numbers. And finally we play a round of CCM and hear stories from the Bad Apples.Brought to you by the star of Bethlehem with five other stars on top of it and your prime Shamesturbating years.Irreverent Media Groupwww.irreverent.fmDRCK Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/dirtyrottenchurchkidsDRCK Merchhttps://dirtyrottenchurchkids.creator-spring.com/?Intro theme " Up In My Jam (All Of A Sudden) – Kubbi"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDexBj46oNIHell Court Musichttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iTqoDH0vFUXMvhgupfXggkgy4In Over My Head - Jenn Johnson & Bethelhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSyDRSgQzSIAll the Small Things - Blink 182https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahWmkV0mtvkGod is Great - Hillsonghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHY3SJ-YRr8You Can Call Me Al - Paul Simonhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uq-gYOrU8bALord Reign in Mehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8IESlKKKqwA Thousand Years - Christina Perrihttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtOvBOTyX00 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we had the pleasure of speaking with author/podcaster/scholar/public ethicist Dr. Roberto Che Espinoza (ActivisTheology!). We talk about his embodiment journey, the deconstruction that occurred during seminary, existing in the in-between space and re-contextualizing theology. We also talk about being in relationship with old church friends and play a game of Improv Ad Spot.Brought to you by the Clinging Cross™️ and #CoolIsMePleaseHelpFind Dr. Roberto Che Espinozahttps://irobyn.com/Irreverent Media Groupwww.irreverent.fmDRCK Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/dirtyrottenchurchkidsDRCK Merchhttps://dirtyrottenchurchkids.creator-spring.com/?One hour of 90s classic old library music - instrumental background music made for TVhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fzBTxtDM-UDr. Robyn's theme songhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1zLBSlgAfQIntro theme " Up In My Jam (All Of A Sudden) – Kubbi"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDexBj46oNI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we’re talking about the Pearly Gates—how we were taught about heaven, how that impacted our sense of empathy and presence, and what happened when we deconstructed it. We discuss some ways salvation was weaponized, play a game of CCM and hear stories from the Bad Apples.Brought to you by Tomato Squeeze and Coldplay.The Scientist - Coldplayhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s70OsXlDD94Jesus Freak - DC Talkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQBIS2zWEz8Smells Like Teen Spirit - Nirvanahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTWKbfoikegEverything - Tim Hugheshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOY-eHUsHdMYou Sexy Thing - Hot Chocolatehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmeMdEZPcpgShine - Newsboyshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GoMafmhYKtoIrreverent Media Groupwww.irreverent.fmDRCK Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/dirtyrottenchurchkidsDRCK Merchhttps://dirtyrottenchurchkids.creator-spring.com/?Intro theme " Up In My Jam (All Of A Sudden) – Kubbi"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDexBj46oNI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we speak with author, speaker and content creator Mike McHargue (The Cozy Robot Show! You Are a Miracle and a Pain in the Ass). We hear about his story from evangelicalism into a combination of science, spirituality and wonder. We discuss the ways white supremacy and patriarchy survives using deniability, the art of deplatforming to center marginalized voices and debunk the phrase “reverse fundamentalism”. We also take Sean Feucht to a place worse than Hell Court and play a game of Improv Advertisements.Time Stamps to skip aroundImprove Advertisements: 20:10Hellcourt: 28:05Interview with Mike McHargue: 63:22Sip Smoke Read: 126:04Brought to you by Testamints and NippleHam.Quantum Spin Studioshttps://quantumspinstudios.com/Pokémon Card Dramahttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsW2_ui4cKZwxNsjxNKhtUKPN8ev95vE-Irreverent Media Groupwww.irreverent.fmDRCK Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/dirtyrottenchurchkidsDRCK Merchhttps://dirtyrottenchurchkids.creator-spring.com/?Generic 90's TV Music! | George Streicherhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-n-zduNJ0t8&t=1sMore 90's TV Music! | George Streicherhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TL9PDeUqVu4&t=15sHeilung - In Maidjanhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmWTZ3KfnXEMike McHargue's theme song(FREE) 80's Type Beat - "Delorean" | The Weeknd x Dua Lipa Pop Synthwavehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLhq1PFj5P8Intro theme " Up In My Jam (All Of A Sudden) – Kubbi"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDexBj46oNIHell Court Musichttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iTqoDH0vFU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we are back to talk about creativity within the church context - the ways we were taught to see our gifts, missional creativity and the template of Christian art. We also talk about faking it til you make it and hear stories from the Bad Apples.Brought to you by Paying This Man and the head of Walk Disney in the walls of our studio.Irreverent Media Groupwww.irreverent.fmDRCK Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/dirtyrottenchurchkidsDRCK Merchhttps://dirtyrottenchurchkids.creator-spring.com/?Intro theme " Up In My Jam (All Of A Sudden) – Kubbi"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDexBj46oNIBig Househttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JU0dPB6kqusSemi Charmed Life - Third Eye Blindhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=beINamVRGy4Two Princes - Spin Doctorshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsdy_rct6uoIn the Secret - Sonicfloodhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4AIFr8sk-PE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JLF is back! This week we had the pleasure of once again hanging out with author, sexuality/embodiment coach and real life friend Jamie Lee Finch (You Are Your Own). We talk about living into your own boundaries, trusting people with God and her new embodiment course. We also launch the merch line #BackslashDirty and take the ‘God is Not Dead’ franchise to Hell Court. If this episode doesn't sound like something that's for you skip ahead to 1:49:22.**Visit jamieleefinch.com/dirty for an exclusive mini course for Bad Apples to be released with the course drop on August 1**Brought to you by S-s-s-Secret Mullet™️"Your Body is a Person"jamieleefinch.com/dirtyGarbage Islandhttps://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/great-pacific-garbage-patch/Irreverent Media Groupwww.irreverent.fmDRCK Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/dirtyrottenchurchkidsDRCK Merchhttps://dirtyrottenchurchkids.creator-spring.com/?Intro theme " Up In My Jam (All Of A Sudden) – Kubbi"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDexBj46oNIHell Court Musichttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iTqoDH0vFU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're changing it up this week and sharing an episode from our Patreon podcast, Bobodumdums! In this episode we reviewed Netflix's "A Week Away", and boy did we have thoughts. We also take trendy pastors to Hell Court, answer a Bad Apple question about family and define the phrase Nashville Sexy.If you want to skip the review jump to 1:17:10Brought to you by Responsible Adultz and Mustached BatmanHuegu Youtube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/user/EmunzyTurnstile - Turnstile Love Connectionhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdJZlmhQXugIrreverent Media Groupwww.irreverent.fmDRCK Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/dirtyrottenchurchkidsDRCK Merchhttps://dirtyrottenchurchkids.creator-spring.com/?Intro theme " Up In My Jam (All Of A Sudden) – Kubbi"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDexBj46oNIHell Court Musichttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iTqoDH0vFU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you packed and ready? This week we talk about the Rapture: how the theology came to be, how we were taught about it growing up, how it has impacted so many church kids over the years. We also take Matthew West to Hell Court (JUSTICE!!) and hear stories from the Bad Apples.Brought to you by JNCO Jesus and the Wallet Chain of Righteousness#RaptureAnxiety calls out evangelicals' toxic obsession with the end timeshttps://www.vox.com/2017/12/12/16763230/raptureanxiety-calls-out-evangelicals-obsession-with-the-end-times-roy-moore-evangelical-jerusalemWho’s Afraid of the Rapture? Some Thoughts on Conservative Christian Apocalypticism and its Consequenceshttps://cstroop.com/2017/09/23/whos-afraid-of-the-rapture-some-thoughts-on-conservative-christian-apocalypticism-and-its-consequences/Irreverent Media Groupwww.irreverent.fmDRCK Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/dirtyrottenchurchkidsDRCK Merchhttps://dirtyrottenchurchkids.creator-spring.com/?Intro theme " Up In My Jam (All Of A Sudden) – Kubbi"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDexBj46oNIRapture Rap Beat ""Versace" 90s OldSchool Type Freestyle Beat | Rap Instrumental Beat | Anabolic Beatzhttps://youtu.be/ohiWZiGCI8IHell Court Musichttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iTqoDH0vFUSubmissions track "the background MUSIC for [CHILL GAMING] you need 😌►1 hour ►NON COPYRIGHTED"https://youtu.be/mWebB6zby6Y Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we had the privilege of speaking to writer and podcaster Janice Lagata (God Has Not Given!). She is a Hillsong College alumnus, and was the former stage manager and original launch team member of Hillsong NYC. We discuss rockstar pastor Carl Lentz, church volunteer burnout and how toxic culture is not taught, it’s caught. We also take Lentz to Hell Court and have a Bible meditation with some VERY problematic scriptures—you’ve been warned.Brought to you by the guy on the worship team with all the random shakers and bells."God Has Not Given" podcasthttps://janicelagata.com/god-has-not-given"Exclusive: Sex abuse allegations by Carl Lentz’s former nanny put spotlight on Hillsong culture" by Religion News Servicehttps://religionnews.com/2021/05/31/sex-abuse-allegations-by-carl-lentzs-former-nanny-put-spotlight-on-hillsong-culture/"Serenade" albumhttps://open.spotify.com/album/16Vqt7C8ATJOv8whmrMsFkIrreverent Media Groupwww.irreverent.fmDRCK Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/dirtyrottenchurchkidsDRCK Merchhttps://dirtyrottenchurchkids.creator-spring.com/?Intro theme " Up In My Jam (All Of A Sudden) – Kubbi"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDexBj46oNIJanice Lagata's Theme Song "Happy Piano Pop Type Beat "MOOD"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4M-JWOXephoHell Court Musichttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iTqoDH0vFU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we talk about leaving church: why we and others like us left , the ways it is often handled, and how the pandemic has changed the church experience for so many. We also play a round of improv altar call, talk about Christian wedding ceremonies and hear stories from the Bad Apples.Brought to you by ‘Sit at my Table, My Table’s My PeePee’™️Irreverent Media Groupwww.irreverent.fmDRCK Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/dirtyrottenchurchkidsDRCK Merchhttps://dirtyrottenchurchkids.creator-spring.com/?Mean Girls - The Ruleshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEWsqLKlEr4&Intro theme " Up In My Jam (All Of A Sudden) – Kubbi"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDexBj46oNISummer Vibes Lofi Hiphop Mixhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2iCQkkfkE7I&t Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we talk to Author and Speaker Brit Barron (Worth It!). We discuss her story leaving a mega church she pastored, coming to terms with her sexual identity and the hard work of spiritual evolution. We also talk about going back to your intuition, the aftermath of deconstruction and the pitfalls of leaving one fundamentalism for another. We also take Mark Driscoll to Hell Court.Hop to 1:24:00 to skip the interview if needed.Brought to you by Rocked My Shit™️, a phrase Adrian does not actually say in real life.Brit Barronhttps://britbarron.com/Brit Barron on "She Slays the Day" w/ Dr. Lauryn Brunclikhttps://sheslayspodcast.com/2020/07/26/62-overcoming-fear-is-worth-it-with-brit-barron/DRCK on Good Christian Funhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-friend-so-long-by-dc-talk-with-dirty-rotten-church-kids/id1276704640?i=1000521426015Mark Driscoll Accused of Cult-Like Actions; 24/7 Surveillance, Mandated Loyalty by Julie Royshttps://julieroys.com/mark-driscoll-cult-like-actions-24-7-surveillance-loyalty/Irreverent Media Groupwww.irreverent.fmDRCK Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/dirtyrottenchurchkidsDRCK Merchhttps://dirtyrottenchurchkids.creator-spring.com/?Brit Barron's theme song "[FREE] Happy Type Beat - "GOOD VIBES" Chill Pop Piano Rap/Trap Instrumental 2020"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRBRA3ZZ1cMIntro theme " Up In My Jam (All Of A Sudden) – Kubbi"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDexBj46oNI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No purpling! For this week’s episode we talk about church camp—the memories we associate with it, the ways it impacted us as campers (and camp leaders) and how we relate to those experiences after a faith change. We also play a game of Youth Group or Boy Band and hear stories from the Bad Apples.Brought to you by eating warm chili out of a diaper while blindfolded...for Jesus of Nazareth."Thereafter" Podcast by Cortland Coffeyhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thereafter/id1534952602”The Psychology of the Cult Experience” NY Timeshttps://www.nytimes.com/1982/03/15/style/the-psychology-of-the-cult-experience.htmlIrreverent Media Groupwww.irreverent.fmDRCK Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/dirtyrottenchurchkidsDRCK Merchhttps://dirtyrottenchurchkids.creator-spring.com/?Intro theme " Up In My Jam (All Of A Sudden) – Kubbi"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDexBj46oNI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we had the opportunity to speak with Brady Hardin, co host of The Life After podcast! We talk to him about his deconstruction story from Calvinism to Secular Humanism and ways to find the values underneath the metaphors. We also talk about how sexual identity tied into his deconstruction process, and take all of America to Hell Court. If this interview isn't something you think you'd vibe with you can skip to 1:46:50.Brought to you by Fruit of the Loom underwear and final boss Jesus and his hammerPromenade Counseling "Wellness Boost"https://www.promenadecounseling.com/Irreverent Media Groupwww.irreverent.fmDRCK Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/dirtyrottenchurchkidsDRCK Merchhttps://dirtyrottenchurchkids.creator-spring.com/?Intro theme " Up In My Jam (All Of A Sudden) – Kubbi"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDexBj46oNIBrady's Theme "Justin Bieber Tropical Type Beat - beached ft. Diplo & Kygohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLEn2pr1zSc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jesus Christ! On this long ass DRCK episode following Easter, we talk about the big JC: how we were taught about Jesus, what we have let go of, and how much of our thoughts on Jesus has changed post-faith change. We also talk about Lil Nas X, the Atlanta shooting, Ravi Zacharias, and calling yourself a Christian. Last but not least, we begin (and end) a very serious beef with another podcast.Brought to you by Buzz Lightyear’s boner and Jeff GoldblumIrreverent Media Groupwww.irreverent.fmDRCK Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/dirtyrottenchurchkidsDRCK Merchhttps://dirtyrottenchurchkids.creator-spring.com/?Ravi Zacharias, the Atlanta Shooter, Anti-Asian Hate, and Misogynyhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/3257IdkeSwaixnKBtS1nIa?si=MxdXETzuQF-7XBLV6c4OFgGod Has Not Givenhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/3LxmL1YqHFCkA4pTwe7zDp?si=5I_khmNjR_m-MaT7Th-RmAChristianity from Judaism to Constantine: Crash Course World History #11https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TG55ErfdaeYIntro theme " Up In My Jam (All Of A Sudden) – Kubbi"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDexBj46oNI“Ratchetoon” produced by Looney Bond Beatshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kBndlkZgME Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode we had the opportunity to speak to Grace Baldridge! We talk about the new album Preacher's Kid, how it felt to make history as the first openly queer Christian artist to top the Christian Music charts, and the work of seeing all others as Image Bearers. We talk about the mainstream Christian music machine and answer a couple questions from the Bad Apples. Before the interview we also play a game of Improv Altar Call. If this interview isn't something you think you'd vibe with you can skip to 1:19:50.Brought to you by baby Triceratops figures and Excelsiorrrr!#StopAsianHatehttps://www.gofundme.com/c/act/stop-aapi-hateSemlerhttps://www.semlermusic.com/DRCK Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/dirtyrottenchurchkidsDRCK Merchhttps://dirtyrottenchurchkids.creator-spring.com/? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we talk about deconstruction...again. With the word in the forefront of many evangelical conversations, we decided to discuss how we view deconstruction, what it looked like for us, and some of the narratives evangelicalism is currently trying to force onto it. We also bring Baptist Pastor Stewart-Allen Clark’s misogynist ass to Hell Court and hear stories from the Bad Apples. Brought to you by literally anything other than #Revangelical. Don’t do it, Adrian’s stomach is sensitive.  "Why REvangelical is Not Deconstruction" Straight White American Jesus https://www.stitcher.com/show/straight-white-american-jesus/episode/why-revangelical-is-not-deconstruction-81920818 "Is Deconstruction Bad" The Liturgists https://theliturgists.com/podcast/2020/3/12/is-deconstruction-bad ‘Progressive’ Christianity: Even Shallower Than the Evangelical Faith I Left https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/progressive-christianity-shallower-evangelical-faith-i-left/ Caitlin J. Stout's Tweet https://twitter.com/CaitlinJStout/status/1365118230805831683 "Alisa Childers Doesn't Get Progressive Christianity" God is Grey https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bGja8s8ZTI "Let's Talk about Reconstruction (and why it's deeply problematic)" Phil Drysdale https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaHnKU_VVa4https://twitter.com/Chttps:/witter.com/CaitlinJStout/status/1365118230805831aitlinJStout/status/1365118230805831683?s=20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode we got to talk with John Mark McMillan! We discuss his journey of embracing a holistic spirituality over the years, how his faith often shifts from day to day and how he approaches creativity. We also talk about his latest record and introduce a new segment right at the top that made us cringe read hard. Brought to you by that one lady that brought an actual sword to a worship conference. If you want to skip our ranting the interview starts at 21:41. If this interview isn't something you think you'd vibe with you can skip to 1:29:05. DRCK Patreon https://www.patreon.com/dirtyrottenchurchkids DRCK Merch https://teespring.com/stores/dirtyrottenchurchkids Semler "Preacher's Kid" EP https://open.spotify.com/album/20lA7mlCMab9U1jhRusPEI?si=uQwALtxJTgOdclhe7tInbQ Chris Harrison & Rachel Lindsay, Bachelor Drama https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hmY1gSAuRk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Love is in the air, Bad Apples. For the episode before Valentine’s Day we wanted to talk about Christian dating: how we were taught to hold out for marriage, guarding our hearts and courting the way Jesus always intended. We also play a game of Improv Altar Call and hear stories from the bad apples. Brought to you by purity rings and guilt. DRCK Patreon https://www.patreon.com/dirtyrottenchurchkids DRCK Merch https://teespring.com/stores/dirtyrottenchurchkids The Earliest Show https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LY1ZaFdVWi4&list=PLRcB4n4CGcy_Vhk2IL5zsV-l7s-GSICpp   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back, Bad Apples. To kick off Season 2 and the first episode of 2021, we thought who better to speak with than author and embodiment coach Jamie Lee Finch, aka the artist formerly known as The Sex Witch. We discuss common dismissive arguments we get, the need to establish boundaries and treating your body as a person. If this interview isn't something you think you'd vibe with you can skip to 2:24:53 .AND since it's the first episode of 2021 we spend a ton of time taking all the Proud Boys to Hell Court. Brought to you by Veggie Tales and Myspace In Heaven t shirts Interview with Jamie beings at 57:35 if you don't want to hear us rant for way too long. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez - "White supremacy will never win" https://www.facebook.com/OcasioCortez/videos/white-supremacy-will-never-win/775817306611111/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s the last episode of 2020 and of Season One! In this one we talk about miracles—how we were taught them growing up, how we see them now, and how belief can be a feedback loop. We also talk about the loneliness of Christmas in quarantine and hear stories from the bad apples. Brought to you by the sermon jams and robot Benny Hinn. Ecclesia Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPIDY_UO2w4  DRCK Merch https://teespring.com/stores/dirtyrottenchurchkids  DRCK Patreon https://www.patreon.com/dirtyrottenchurchkids  Christmas Music from Another Room https://youtu.be/BHrQNVTcdPg  Pokemon Drama https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsW2_ui4cKZwxNsjxNKhtUKPN8ev95vE-  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One year of DRCK! Can't even believe it. In this episode we take a look back at our favorite show moments, take questions from the Bad Apples and discuss what we've learned. We also talk about Carl Lentz the sports agent and the Joel Osteen cube. Brought to you by our brand new Patreon which you should for sure join. DRCK Patreon https://www.patreon.com/dirtyrottenchurchkids DRCK Merch https://teespring.com/stores/dirtyrottenchurchkids?aid=marketplace Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we speak to Cindy Wang Brandt (Author! Podcaster! Speaker!). We discuss parenting after leaving evangelicalism, re-framing how we see children and raising our family like a playground. Cindy answers questions from the Bad Apples and reminds us of the permission we have during and post-deconstruction. If this interview isn't something you think you'd vibe with you can skip to 1:24:29. Brought to you by 'Spectators to Their Becoming', the DRCK/WB collaboration album. Cindy Wang Brandt https://cindywangbrandt.com/ Aspen Green (use promo code BADAPPLE) www.aspengreen.com Leefy Organics(use promo code BADAPPLE) www.leefyorganics.com Dirty Rotten Merch https://teespring.com/stores/dirtyrottenchurchkids Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we talk about thoughts and prayers. How we were taught about it, some of the ways we saw it abused and unpack what prayer means on this side of faith change. We also talk about tone policing, vilifying the other, and hear stories from the Bad Apples. Brought to you by the shofar and flute. Aspen Green (use promo code BADAPPLE) www.aspengreen.com Leefy Organics(use promo code BADAPPLE) www.leefyorganics.com Dirty Rotten Merch https://teespring.com/stores/dirtyrottenchurchkids Richard Rohr "Contemplative Prayer" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPb3Z51gLcY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices