Nearly twenty years after leaving the church, two queer, best friends unpack growing up inside a fundamentalist faith. Together, Cedric and Rande revisit the questions that transformed their worldview, share how they made sense of life after leaving the Adventist church, and discover a path grounded in curiosity, joy, and chosen family.
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How Did We Get Stuck in the Missionary Position?
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Are there different kinds of missionary positions? What even is “The Mission Field?” Are missionaries saving souls or just taking influencer vacations? Join Rande and Cedric as they recount being missionaries for Jesus, unpack their “soul-saving” journeys throughout the world, and figure out if bat poop is part of God's plan. Be sure to visit Antho…
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Why Does Christian Music Sound Like That?
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How do you become a Christian Music Star? Why do Hymns have such filthy lyrics? Is God on Wikifeet? Join Rande and Cedric as they discuss making it big in the Christian Music industry, remember singing “special music” in church, and muse about whether Christian music is helpful, harmful, or both. Check out our website at amaqpod.com And follow us o…
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What Would Jesus Do With My Virginity?
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Before marriage, does your heart belong to Jesus or your dad? How did Mary feel about purity culture? What is it like to be a lesbian in a harem? Join Rande and Cedric as they seek clarity on the murky definition of Christian purity culture, explore the ramifications of being “put on social,” and question whether saving your first kiss for marriage…
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What do you do at an Adventist wedding reception? Are love and submission the same thing? Is gender affirming surgery motivated by a sophisticated gay desire? Join Cedric and Rande as they consider the purpose of unity candles, gag over the phrase “one flesh”, and imagine a world where they become each other’s helpmate. Check out our website at ama…
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What is the Adventist health message? Does one raisin count as a snack? Will eating mustard make you masturbate? Join Rande and Cedric as they unpack the moralization of food, define the difference between a haystack and a taco salad, and consider the exact nature of Loma Linda brand Big Franks. Check out our website at amaqpod.com And follow us on…
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Is Earth just God's passion project? Why are all the angels white? Does heaven have twigs? Join Rande and Cedric as they ponder the point of mansions in the afterlife, what it would be like to get a tour of the universe, and the unspeakable things their loved ones will see on "the big screen". Check out our website at amaqpod.com And follow us on I…
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Are we living in the time of trouble? Where exactly is the "secret place"? Are the books closed or not? Join Rande and Cedric as they interrogate the likelihood of Jesus returning in their lifetimes, look around to find their local fleeing hills, and generally ponder surviving the End of Days. Check out our website at amaqpod.com And follow us on I…
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What's the deal with Ellen White? Was she a prophetess or an end-of-days cult leader? Why was she obsessed with sobriety? Why did she think cheese was a sin? Join Rande and Cedric as they delve into the world of the Seventh-Day Adventist prophet, Ellen White. Check out our website at amaqpod.com And follow us on Instagram and Facebook! Still curiou…
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How Do You Survive Adventist Boarding School?
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What even is Adventist boarding school? Why are they located in the middle of nowhere? How can you have a prom if dancing is prohibited? Join your hosts as they share their experiences at Adventist boarding school. Check out our website at amaqpod.com And follow us on Instagram and Facebook! Still curious? Join the conversation! Support the podcast…
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Who are Cedric and Rande? When did they first meet? How did they grow up? Why are they making a podcast? This introductory episode delivers the answers to these questions and highlights the significance of the Ask Me A Question Game. Check out our website at amaqpod.com And follow us on Instagram and Facebook! Still curious? Join the conversation! …
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