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Do you need help answering the toughest objections against our Faith? This entertaining and informative podcast will show you how to share your faith, even with those who oppose it, in very practical ways.
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Fr. Sean Kilcawley and Scott Weeman serve a biweekly dose of honest and authentic dialogue on a range of topics related to 12-step recovery and the Catholic faith. Learn wisdom and insights based on their personal, pastoral, and clinical experience serving individuals and families impacted by addictions, compulsions, and unhealthy attachments.
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Welcome to The Catholic Sobriety Podcast with your host Christie Walker! This podcast is dedicated to empowering Catholics to live lives of freedom by providing tips and tools to help them be successful as they reduce or eliminate alcohol consumption. Christie Walker, a compassionate Catholic life and sobriety coach, is here to support you on your journey toward a healthier, more fulfilling life. Are you questioning whether alcohol has taken control of your life? Do you worry about the impac ...
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Three brothers, Francisco (a Catholic, Benedictine monk), Nate (a Gen-Zer), and Tom (a married father of three) discuss the deepest realities of life: Truth, Goodness, and Beauty. Oh, and they roast each other a lot. Instagram: @the_benedict_project Facebook: @thebenedictproject Email: [email protected]
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Sunday School Dropouts is a podcast hosted by trained therapists Dr. Laura Anderson and Andrew Kerbs. Both Andrew and Laura grew up in high control religion and spent years trying to live up to the rules and standards until one day, they couldn’t do it anymore. They spent our lives aspiring to be true followers of God and all they got from it was religious trauma.So now, they’re taking our lived experiences along with their education, training, and work with clients to create this podcast–a ...
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Brainwash Be Gone! | Break free of religious trauma as women leaving high demand religions [Deconstruction of spiritual abuse for Exvangelicals, Exmormons, Recovering Catholics, Former Jehovah’s Witnesses ...
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A podcast for women who’ve left high control, high demand religions. In every 15min episode, we deconstruct one specific rule you were taught, so you can let go of the harmful conditioning and live an amazing life on your own terms. Overcome spiritual abuse and religious trauma! Episodes drop on Sundays and Wednesdays. If you’ve quit a high control group, high demand religion, or cult after suffering spiritual abuse and religious trauma, then YOU know, just like I know, how super frustrating ...
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The Covenant Eyes Podcast—your weekly go-to for faith-driven wisdom and tools to thrive in the digital world! Dive into overcoming porn addiction, navigating tech with a biblical lens, understanding the neuroscience of unwanted sexual behavior, healing from betrayal trauma, and protecting kids online. With bold stories, expert insights, and practical tips, we feature clinical experts, Christian leaders, influential faith voices, and relatable everyday heroes. Our guests deliver proven strate ...
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I’m a Catholic in recovery from being an Evangelical.
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Learning To Mom ™ Motherhood Podcast for First Time Moms, New Moms and Expecting Mothers
Laila | The best mom podcast for first time moms! If you're looking for a natural pregnancy podcast, postpartum podcast, baby's first year podcast, birth podcast, podcast about birth, podcast about pregnancy, motherhood podcast, new mom podcast, ent
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The Aubrey Marcus Podcast is a destination for honest and vulnerable conversations about the deeper questions in life. The show blends humor with gravity and levity with depth, as we explore mindset, psychedelics, holistic health, spirituality, entrepreneurship, and relationship. Aubrey Marcus is the founder of the globally disruptive human optimization brand Onnit, the donation based coaching platform Fit For Service, and is the New York Times bestselling author of Own the Day, Own your Lif ...
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The Pikes Peak region’s podcast about housing, homelessness, resiliency, and recovery. A Place for everyone is brought to you by Homeward Pikes Peak. Our mission is to support individuals to achieve their full potential in recovery from substance abuse and to exit homelessness and move towards permanent housing.
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Life pulls us in many directions. The bottom line is that we must make time for our masculine formation, even if on-the-go. That's because the world is constantly influencing us and pulling us away from Jesus Christ, whether we know it or not. Now, you can listen to the latest articles from Those Catholic Men on your morning or evening commutes. Plug in for 5-10 minutes and listen to wisdom from other Catholic men striving to live with converted minds and hearts in our post-Christian age.
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Have you ever hit a bottom in your life? Have you ever been at a point so low that there was nowhere to go but up? If this is you. If you have overcome tough circumstances, or challenging life changing situations. You are in the right place! “Nowhere To Go But Up” was born from my own life experiences. I am a survivor of my own bad decisions, trauma, addiction, narcissism, toxicity, prison, self sabotage and the list goes on and on. One day after over 20 years of struggling with all of the s ...
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Armed to the Heart - Military Women, Work-life Balance, Female Veterans, Christian Moms, Pregnancy and Postpartum
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*Top 2% globally-ranked podcast. Currently on pause, but enjoy all past episodes! Live out God’s calling in work & family life, within and beyond the uniform — Are you feeling alone as a woman of Christian faith in the military or another male-dominated environment? Are you driven to make a big impact, but wish you could be more present, and give more time to your family? Are you working to lead change, struggling to find your voice or courage as you swim against the current? Are you a high- ...
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Healing and Trauma Recovery Through Bodywork w/Tom Myers #516
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Tom Myers has been involved with bodywork for over 43 years and he joins us today to discuss the intricate relationship between bodywork, trauma healing, and the role of fascia in physical health.We explore the mind-body connection, the impact of trauma on physical health, and how body awareness and mindfulness can enhance overall health and fitnes…
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11 Things I Do to Actually Enjoy Being a Stay At Home Mom | Ep. 122
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If you’re a stay at home mom who loves your kids but still feels overwhelmed, touched out, or secretly counting down to bedtime most days this episode is for YOU!! Here's what we cover: - Why overcommitting leads to burnout for stay-at-home moms and how saying no creates more joy - How simplifying daily routines makes motherhood feel lighter and mo…
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Logical Marriage Decisions: What High Control Religions Don't Tell You
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What if the rule you were taught about living together before marriage wasn’t protecting you at all, but instead increasing your risk of harm, shame, and long-term regret? For many women navigating religious trauma, spiritual abuse, and deconstruction, beliefs about “living in sin” linger long after leaving a high demand religion. Former exmormon, …
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In this free-for-all-Friday Trent reveals a little-known Christmas incident from history to give us some perspective.
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In this special Christmas update Trent shares some "gifts" for his viewers and subscribers.
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How do you Celebrate Christmas if you Don’t Believe in Santa (or Jesus)? (Re-Release)
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The Sunday School Dropouts are back with another episode of answering your questions about religious trauma and the holidays. Many of the questions today centered around finding new traditions post-religion, dealing with family members who don’t understand why you won’t go to church, and how to navigate co-parenting around this time of year when on…
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Seeking Safety in Jesus in a Chaotic World (Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR) | Ep. 559
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Philosophy, Empire, and the Future of Globalization w/Alex Sachon #515
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Check out Alex Sachon’s new book The Coming World Nation: Why Global Government is Inevitable | https://tinyurl.com/mueufzn3 Alex Sachon Substack | https://thewisdomtradition.substack.com/ Listen to The Wisdom Tradition Podcast | https://tinyurl.com/yam8webj This episode is sponsored by ►Metal Mark Golden Collectable Art | https://mtlmrk.com/ ►Korr…
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In this episode Trent sits down with Mormon apologist Hayden Carroll to discuss a video he did criticizing Trent's arguments.
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How Mommy Wine Culture Hurts Moms (Even If You Think It Doesn’t) with Set Free Sisterhood | Ep. 121
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If you’ve ever joked about “surviving motherhood" with wine or alcohol or if you feel like that evening glass is the only thing getting you through motherhood, this episode is one you’ll want in your ears... Today, we’re breaking down mommy wine culture with Set Free Sisterhood and talking about why it’s become so normalized… and why it’s quietly h…
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Ep. 123: How Annoying People Can Sanctify Us
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We all have people who get on our nerves, but are we open to how God may be using them to make us holier? Nate and Br. Francisco discuss how annoyance can be a path to sanctity.
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Scientist Explains: How to Use PROVEN “Magic” to Realize Your Dreams w/Dr Dean Radin #514
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Dean Radin—Chief Scientist at the Institute of Noetic Sciences and former researcher in the classified Stargate program—returns to break down the actual science proving that consciousness affects physical reality. This isn't speculation. The statistical evidence is so strong it makes most pharmaceutical studies look like guesswork. Find out more ab…
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Ep 154: Why Drinking Didn’t Fix the Pain—and What Finally Did
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There was a time in my life when I didn’t think I deserved better than what alcohol was doing to me. I knew — intellectually — that God loved me. But I didn’t love myself. And somewhere along the way, I started believing the lie that this mess was mine to clean up alone. In this episode, I’m speaking to you the way I speak to a woman sitting across…
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Religious Trauma and Body Shame After Leaving High Demand Religions
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What happens when the way you dress becomes a moral issue instead of a personal choice? Many women recovering from abuse and religious trauma after leaving high demand religions still carry deep body shame, fear, and confusion around self-expression. In this episode, we explore how modesty rules were used as tools of control in high control religio…
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In this episode Laura joins Trent to share what they've learned after her surgery to remove a tumor caused by brain cancer.
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Religious Trauma and the Holidays (Re-Release)
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year…or is it? The Sunday School Dropouts are taking on your questions today about all things having to do with religious trauma and the holidays! How do you set boundaries with your family that is still in church? Can you tell your emotionally immature family members that they are emotionally immature? Is it ok …
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In this episode Trent honestly breaks down every book he's written from "the worst" to "the GOAT" and everything in between.
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How to Fix Your Circadian Rhythm for Better Sleep and More Energy with Flo, the Catholic Nutritionist | Ep. 120
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Struggling with low energy, needing to survive off coffee, and seems like you never got enough sleep, even after a full night's sleep? In this episode, I’m joined by Flo, the Catholic Nutritionist, to break down circadian rhythm health in a way that’s actually doable for real moms, especially those navigating pregnancy, postpartum, and the early ye…
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The SAHM Choice High Demand Religions Hide | Healing Spiritual Abuse & Religious Trauma
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High control groups dictate stay-at-home motherhood, but what if that isn’t the "only loving choice," but just one of many valid options? In many high demand religious groups, "good motherhood" is narrowly defined, leaving women feeling boxed in, judged, or financially vulnerable. This episode explores the spiritual abuse that enforces these rigid …
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In this episode Trent shares his recent interview with Protestant commenter Allie Beth Stuckey.
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In this episode Trent reveals the most annoying argument Eastern Orthodox apologists make.
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Ep 153: The Easiest Way to Reduce Alcohol (and Why It Feels So Hard)
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What if one simple change could reduce your drinking by 80–90%… without willpower, shame, or complicated rules? In today’s episode, I’m sharing the surprisingly powerful shift most women avoid — and why making this one decision can transform your entire relationship with alcohol. You’ll walk away with clarity, confidence, and a plan that finally fe…
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Navigating Holidays After Leaving High Demand Religions | Support for Ex Jehovah's Witnesses, Exvangelicals, Exmormons, Excatholics
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If you’ve left a high-control religion or high demand group, the holiday season can be a challenging time filled with spiritual trauma, grief, and pressure. This episode explores how religious trauma and spiritual abuse influence your feelings around the holidays and offers guidance on recovering from abuse in these environments. You'll learn actio…
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The New Testament, the Historical Jesus, and His Divine Claims (Dr. Michael Barber) | Ep. 557
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In this episode, Matt sits down with Dr. Michael Barber—professor of Sacred Scripture and Theology at the Augustine Institute. (Fun fact: Dr. Barber was Matt's first college professor!) Matt and Dr. Barber focus their conversation on the Gospels, particularly the historical accuracy of the Gospels, how much of the Gospel is fact vs. myth, evidence …
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How to Understand Women and Lead With Real Masculinity w/Teal Swan #513
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What does it really mean for men to step into power without becoming dangerous? And what do women actually need from masculine energy? Very few teachers have drawn the attention of Teal Swan, who joins Aubrey Marcus for a provocative deep-dive into masculine and feminine dynamics, power, trust, and what's missing in modern relationships. This conve…
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Healing, Identity & Real Freedom: Garry Ingraham’s Journey + The Mission of Love & Truth Network
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In this powerful episode of the Covenant Eyes Podcast, host Karen Potter welcomes Garry Ingraham, co-founder of the Love & Truth Network, for an honest and hope-filled discussion on healing, identity, belonging, and the role of the church in restoring lives. Garry shares his deeply personal story of early trauma, emotional isolation, and identity c…
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Laura and Andrew sit down with therapist and healing guide Elizabeth DeVaughn for a powerful conversation about what it really takes to move through trauma and come home to yourself. Elizabeth shares pieces of her own story, including the experiences that led her into this work, and opens up about the practices and principles that help people rebui…
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In this episode Trent puts forward what he considers to be the most effective version of the moral argument for God's existence.
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How to Teach Your Child Independent Play (Without Feeling Guilty) with JillybeansNYC | Ep. 119
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Struggling to get your toddler to play independently? JillybeansNYC shares practical tips to encourage independent play, support toddler development, and give you a little sanity (and free time!) We dive into how to encourage independent play without stress or guilt, and I share realistic strategies for creating an environment where your toddler ca…
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Rediscovering Your Instincts After Leaving High Control Religion and Spiritual Trauma [Excatholics, Exmormons, Exvangelicals, Ex jehovah's witnesses]
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What if the very instincts high control groups taught you to fear were actually the key to rebuilding your confidence and personal power after recovering from abuse in high control religions? Many women leaving high‑control religious groups struggle deeply with trusting their own judgment due to the spiritual trauma and brainwashing they endured. T…
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The End of Porn? (Nick Stumphauzer) | Ep. 556
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In this interview, Matt sits down with filmmaker and porn-blocker developer Nick Stumphauzer for a conversation about quitting porn addiction. The conversation focuses the defeat of porn via Nick's new software, and how to navigate modernity and technology as modern Catholics. 📵 Check out Nick's software here 👉 https://shiftyourphone.com/ 🔴 Follow …
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Healing, Hope & Digital Freedom: Dr. Peter Kleponis on Restoring Lives and Relationships
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In this episode of the Covenant Eyes Podcast, Theo McManigal sits down with Dr. Peter Kleponis—Catholic therapist, author, and creator of the Integrity Starts Here recovery program. Dr. Kleponis shares his 30-year journey into counseling, his discovery of a growing digital-behavior crisis, and how faith-centered healing can transform individuals, m…
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Ep 152: 5 Simple Tricks to Stay Alcohol-Free (or Drink Less) During Advent & Christmas
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The holidays bring joy… but they also bring stress, pressure, old patterns, and sneaky cravings that seem to appear out of nowhere. If you’re trying to drink less (or stay alcohol-free) during Advent and Christmas, you are not alone — and you are not doing anything wrong. In this episode, I’m sharing five powerful faith + neuroscience tools to help…
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Why Doing Dangerous Things Is Good for the Soul (John Henry Spann) | Ep. 555
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In this interview, Matt sits down with the one and only John Henry Spann for another conversation that is bound to generate some amazing comments from viewers. The discussion touches on hunting (obviously), why men need to do dangerous things, what masculinity really is, the trouble with most spiritual retreats, living off-grid, having a hobby you …
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Cannabis Expert: Cannabis is a Secret Psychedelic | Ryan Sprague #512
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Cannabis expert Ryan Sprague completely reframes how we understand this ancient plant medicine. This isn't a stoner conversation with trip reports and munchie recipes—it's a deep dive into intentional plant work, nervous system regulation, and personal transformation. Ryan Sprague is an intentional cannabis coach & educator, and the founder of Brea…
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In this episode Trent addresses whether it is bigoted for Christians to convert "savages".
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Laura turns the tables and interviews her cohost, Andrew Kerbs, for an honest and often tender look at what it was like to grow up male in purity culture. Andrew shares stories from his childhood in both the Mormon church and the Seventh day Adventist tradition, unpacking how ideas about worthiness shaped everything from his family dynamics to his …
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We’re having our first Counsel of Trent conference right here in Dallas on April 11th and today I’m going to reveal all the Catholic social media artists and creators who will be there.
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How to Create a Home You Love Even with Toddler & Baby Toys Everywhere with Caroline Klein Designs | Ep. 118
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Wanting to create a home you love, but drowning in baby and toddler toys? This episode is for you! Home Designer Caroline Klein shares simple, realistic ways to create a beautiful, functional home you actually love, even in the little years! We dive into: - Design tips for moms - How to create a beautiful home with baby and toddler toys – How to ma…
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The "One True Religion" Claim: Deconstructing Spiritual Abuse and Religious Trauma in High Demand Faiths
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Explore how the claim to be the “one true religion” often fuels religious trauma and spiritual abuse within high demand and high control faith communities. In this episode, we dive deep into how such exclusivity fosters fear, silence, and psychological control that trap individuals in harmful environments. If you're recovering from abuse or religio…
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