Best Bridget and Pete Podcasts (2025)

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Bridget and Pete - Our Story 1:19:08

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This episode presents a deep dive into the remarkable outdoor adventure moments of your fabulous hosts. Whilst there will be many more stories in the future, this episode begins explaining why we have both have developed life long relationships with the natural world ! The conversation then transcends through colourful wearables, mountains, to ping…

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#068 - Nate Peters - Did You Try to Be Straight? 45:38

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Send us a text Nate Peters is a gay Christian and the co-host of the itriedtobestraight podcast. I went on their podcast last year and wanted to hear his story on mine. In this episode, we discuss his journey coming out in the church, how he has come to accept himself today, and his experience at Bethel School of Ministry. Find Nate here: https://w…

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#067 - Pete Enns - Rethinking How We Read the Bible 1:11:35

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Send us a text Pete Enns is an American biblical scholar and theologian. He has written several books and hosts The Bible for Normal People podcast. In this episode, we talk about what led him to reevaluate his understanding of the Bible, why some Christians feel the need to “defend Scripture,” and how viewing the Bible as a rulebook can limit peop…

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#066 - Jack Jewell - LGBT Culture Isn’t What It Used to Be 1:00:46

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Send us a text Jack Jewell is a YouTuber and podcaster exploring politics, society, and LGBT culture. In this episode, we discuss: How Jack started his YouTube channel, the shift in LGBT culture, Queer theory, what led Jack to believe the things he does, and much more. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XPR7qBA4gU8?si=BY9yVtuv5SykrFVd Get in touch …

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Magic of Munge 40:20

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In this episode we speak to Brendan Munge (Munge) who has taught outdoor education in universities for the past 17 years. Munge currently shares his knowledge and wisdom with the students and staff at the University of the Sunshine Coast Queensland Australia Munge chats candidly about: how growing up on a farm was the catalyst for his path into Out…

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#065 - Cade Bradley - From Catholic Guilt to Queer Freedom 51:28

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Send us a text Cade Bradley is a gay ex-Traditional Catholic, YouTuber, and host of the Intrinsically Ordered podcast. He now devotes his work to challenging Catholic fundamentalism. In this episode, we discuss what it was like for Cade to come out as gay within the Catholic Church, what initially drew him to Catholicism, how people become radicali…

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#064 - Helen Joyce - Women’s Rights, Trans Rights & the Line Between 1:08:26

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Send us a text Helen Joyce is a journalist and gender-critical voice, best known for her work on gender identity ideology and the tensions she sees between women's rights and trans rights. And she’s the author of the book Trans: When Ideology Meets Reality, which is how I found out about her work. In this episode, we explore the tensions Helen sees…

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#063 - Bridget Eileen Rivera - Following Jesus Without Shame 53:08

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Send us a text Bridget Eileen Rivera is a sociologist, writer, and committed Christ-follower. She is the author of a book titled Heavy Burdens, and her work explores orthodox theology and LGBTQ issues in the church. In this episode, we discuss Bridget’s journey of coming out in the church, confronting shame, and embracing a faith that doesn't deman…

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#062 - Storm Hassett - Faith & Identity 41:55

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Send us a text Storm is a Queer Christian and the founder of The Identity Clinic—Australia’s first mental health organisation exclusively supporting the LGBTQIA+ community. We met at my very first gay wedding and immediately started talking about God, so I knew I had to bring them on the show. In this episode, we dive into navigating the intersecti…

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#061 - MaryB Safrit - Queer, Christian & Unlearning Shame 59:52

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Send us a text MaryB. Safrit is a NYC-based relationship coach, author, host of the Found Family podcast, and maker of slightly unhinged merch. MaryB is also bisexual and Christian—so I wanted to get her on the podcast to talk about her journey with faith, how she accepts herself as a queer Christian and what her deconstruction journey looked like.…

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#060 - Salomé Sibonex - Has Wokeness Peaked? 1:07:35

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Send us a text Salomé Sibonex is an artist, speaker, and advisor who advocates for individual freedom and freedom of expression in the arts. In this episode, we explore her political shift, the divisive aspects of the social justice movement, her passion for individualism and how to foster dialogue with those we disagree with. Watch this episode on…

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#059 - Brandan Robertson - Being Queer Is Not A Sin 52:06

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Send us a text Brandan Robertson is a fellow Gay Christian, author, and minister well-known for creating LGBT affirming theological content on TikTok. In this interview, we explore how he reconciles his faith with his sexuality, how he began preaching on TikTok, handling online hate, the reasons behind some Christians' fixation on labeling others a…

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#058 - Zoe Booth - Why My Politics Changed 47:12

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Send us a text Zoe Booth is the Community Engagement Manager at Quillette and the Quillette Cetera podcast host. Zoe was one of my first podcast guests, and I wanted to bring her back to explore how her political views have evolved. Initially immersed in leftist activist spaces, she eventually became disillusioned with certain ideologies within tho…

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#057 - Kevin M. Young - Deconstructing Evangelicalism 58:32

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Send us a text Dr. Kevin M. Young is an author, pastor, coach, and weightlifter. He has pastored several evangelical churches but has since become disillusioned with evangelicalism. He now runs his own ministry, Christ's Table, providing resources for those disillusioned with the church. He also hosts the podcast Jacked Theology and is the author o…

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#056 - Karen Pack - Confronting Anti-Gay Bible Beliefs 51:48

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Send us a text Dr. Karen Pack is a religious historian, ordained Christian minister, and marriage celebrant. Her doctoral research examines the marginalisation and erasure of women and LGBTQ+ Christians from Australian religious histories. In this conversation, we explore her early experiences in the church, and her journey of coming out as gay, an…

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#055 - Frankie Fearce - Exploring Identity, Faith, and Politics 51:22

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Send us a text Frankie Fearce (she/they) is a queer comedian, storyteller and social media personality. In this conversation we discuss Frankie’s religious upbringing, why they left Christianity, coming out as Non-binary/Trans, making comedy and how to maintain relationships with people with different political beliefs. Check out their new show DAZ…

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#054 - Scott Parker - Why I Left Hillsong Church 46:19

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Send us a text Scott Parker is a theatre-maker and creative director of his own theatre company, Matriark Theatre. He also created a theatre show called ‘Hillsong Boy’, which recounts his experiences as a worship leader at Hillsong Church. In this conversation, we explore Scott's journey as a worship leader at Hillsong Church, and his experience co…

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#053 - Claire Lehmann - Why I Challenge Left-Wing Dogma 54:41

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Send us a text Claire Lehmann is the founder and editor of Quillette, an online magazine promoting free thinking and the open exchange of ideas. In this conversation, we explore the decline of mainstream media, delve into Claire’s critiques of the feminist movement, why Quillette is often labelled as right-wing, and discuss the values she believes …

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#052 - John Rainey - Why I Walked Away From Christianity 56:54

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Send us a text John Rainey is an ex-Christian pastor who creates content on Instagram where he shares his thoughts about God, the self, and spirituality, with a particular focus on why he left Christianity. In this episode, we explore John's journey into Christianity, his core beliefs as a Christian, his deconstruction process, the reasons behind h…

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#051 - Matthew Vines - Can You Be Gay And Christian? 1:03:43

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Send us a text Matthew Vines is a Gay Christian, a proponent of affirming theology and has dedicated his career to advancing LGBTQ inclusion in the church. He’s also the Founder of The Reformation Project and the author of God and the Gay Christian: The Biblical Case in Support of Same-Sex Relationships. In this episode, we talk about the passages …

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#050 - Maria Witlof - Why I Decided To Detransition 40:18

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Send us a text Maria Witlof is a content creator and detransitioner aiming to spread Gender Dysphoria awareness. In this conversation, we talk about when Maria first felt like she might be the opposite sex, what her experience was like transitioning and why she decided to detransition. Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TC_53qP904c&t…

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#049 - Taylor Draper - God Called Me To Love People 47:45

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Send us a text Taylor Draper served as a pastor at a church in the United States for 10 years. However, she was fired after coming out as a Lesbian. In this conversation we speak about Taylor’s experience as a pastor, getting fired for being gay, trying to do fellowship with other Christians and what her relationship with Jesus is like. Watch on Yo…

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#048 - Graham Linehan - Why I Spoke Up About Transgender Activism 1:05:38

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Send us a text Graham Linehan is an Irish comedy writer who co-created the sitcoms Father Ted, Black Books, and The IT Crowd. He is also very outspoken about transgender activism and the conflict he sees between trans rights and women's rights. In this episode, I explore Graham's motivations for addressing transgender issues, try to seek some commo…

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#047 - Austin Crute - Growing Up As A Gay Christian Pastor's Kid 44:58

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Send us a text Austin Crute is an actor and musician, best known for his roles in the Netflix series Daybreak and the film Booksmart. Austin is also Gay and Christian and is the son of a pastor. In this episode, we talk about what it was like for Austin growing up gay as a pastor's kid, his coming out journey, what made Austin think he was going to…

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#046 - Is Same-Sex Attraction Sinful? 1:09:44

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Send us a text This episode's guest is Autumn. Both Autumn and I identify as Christians and experience attraction towards women. However, while I acknowledge and act on this attraction, Autumn has chosen not to. In this conversation, we delve into her reasoning behind this and have a debate about our differing perspectives. Check this episode out o…

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#045 - Richie Hardcore - Rethinking Progress: Moving Beyond Social Justice Radicalism 47:52

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Send us a text Richie Hardcore is an educator, speaker and mental health advocate. He works in sexual violence prevention and advocates for a healthy approach to masculinity. He’s also a Muay Thai boxing trainer and uses his own lived experience to try and create positive change. In this chat, we delve into Richies mental health advocacy work and h…

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#044 - Brad Polumbo - Has LGBT Activism Gone Too Far? 45:41

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Send us a text Brad Polumbo is an independent journalist and a YouTuber. He covers all the craziest things on the internet, in our politics, and in the LGBT community, from a centre-right, moderate perspective. In this conversation, we discuss how Brad got started as a YouTuber, getting banned from TikTok, a critique of the overreach of LGBT radica…

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#043 - Dara Macdonald - The Importance Of Freedom Of Speech 41:20

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Send us a text Dara Macdonald is a free-speech enthusiast and the director of the Free Speech Union Australia. In this episode, we explore Australia's free speech laws, discuss its importance in a functional society, does limiting speech prevent violence, and the purpose of Free Speech Union Australia. Links: https://daramacdonald.substack.com http…

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#042 - Traidy Naidoo - The Politicisation Of Christianity 54:13

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Send us a text Traidy Naidoo is a Gay Christian friend of mine who started his Christian ministry when he was living in South Africa. He is a solicitor in NSW who has worked extensively in the not-for-profit sector and currently, he works at his disability and mental health organisation which he founded called; Chosen Family Australia. In this epis…

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#041 - Brent Morden - Promoting Fairness In The Arts 50:04

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Send us a text Brent Morden is a New York-based music director, composer, and vocalist and is the managing director of Fair In The Arts - an organisation promoting Fairness, Understanding and humanity in Arts. In this conversation, we discuss how liberal values have diminished in the arts, self-censorship, cancel culture, alternative ways to provid…

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#040 - David Bennett - Being A Celibate Gay Christian 1:11:18

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Send us a text Dr. David Bennett has a doctorate in theology and is a postdoctoral research fellow in Oxford University's Theology and Religion Faculty. He is an author and theologian covering various topics, including theology, desire, beauty, gender, theodicy, suffering, ethics, and sexuality. In this episode, we explore David's transition from a…

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#039 - Melody Rachel (Me) - Why I Started The Podcast 21:05

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Send us a text For the final episode of the year. I thought I would do a solo episode and recap of what I’ve learned so far! I discuss why I started the podcast, the 3 main themes I talk about, the biggest things I've learned so far, overcoming procrastination and what’s in store for 2024. Feel free to check this out on YouTube. Get in touch with m…

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#038 - Lincoln Russ - Are Fornicators Going To Hell? 47:41

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Send us a text Lincoln Russ is a fundamentalist Christian, evangelist and street preacher. In this episode, we talk about Lincoln’s ministry, fornication, why he believes having sex outside of marriage is so bad, his thoughts on sexual promiscuity and what he believes a true Christian looks like. This is my second time talking to Lincoln, and altho…

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#037 - A.J Hendry - Youth Housing, Justice, and Christian Values 40:16

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Send us a text A.J. Hendry is a Youth Development Worker and housing advocate working to end Youth homelessness in Aotearoa, New Zealand. He is also the curator and creator of the blog and podcast When Lambs Are Silent, where he explores the intersection between faith and justice. In this conversation we talk about: how he got started working in Yo…

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#036 - Sall Grover - Do We Need Female-Only Spaces? 1:08:45

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Send us a text Sall Grover is the Founder & CEO of ‘giggle’, a female social networking app. She is currently being taken to Federal Court for not allowing transgender women on the app. In this conversation, we talk about the creation of her Female-only app ‘giggle’, why she created it, why she feels like single-sex spaces are important and why she…

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#035 - Robert Gnuse - Biblical Passages Used to Condemn Homosexuality 54:22

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Send us a text Dr. Robert Gnuse is the James C. Carter, S.J./Bank One Distinguished Professor of the Humanities in the Religious Studies Department. He received his Ph.D. from Vanderbilt University in the area of the Old Testament and is the author of 12 books and approximately 80 articles in biblical studies. In this episode, we discuss an article…

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#034 - Michelle Pollino - The Fracturing Is Necessary 55:32

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Send us a text Michelle Pollino is a writer, reporter, journalist, and filmmaker. Michelle caught my attention because she wrote an article for FAIR In The Arts called The Fracturing Is Necessary - which is also the title of her forthcoming memoir. In this episode, we talk about what compelled her to write The Fracturing Is Necessary, what is divid…

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#033 - Emilie Dye - What Is Christianity? 44:38

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Send us a text My Guest today is Emilie Dye. Emilie is a writer, political commentator, Heterodox thinker and an atheist. During our conversation, Emilie and I explore our Christian backgrounds, reflecting on how it led her to become an atheist and how it led me back to Jesus. We debate current understandings and misunderstandings of Christianity, …

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#032 - Karl Hand - Interpreting Scripture: Homosexuality in the Bible 52:34

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Send us a text Karl is a queer (gay) Christian pastor at Crave Church in Sydney. He is a published academic specialising in New Testament Studies and holds a PhD in Theology and a Masters in Philosophy. In this episode, we dive into the complex and often debated topic of homosexuality in the Bible. We discuss Karl’s upbringing in a Pentecostal Chur…

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#031 - Ben Appel - Gender Non-conformity: A Variation Of Biological Sex 1:01:30

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Send us a text Ben Appel is a writer based in New York City and has a book coming out titled; Cis, White Gay, about his liberation from the Church of Social Justice. In this episode, I discuss with Ben what it was like growing up in a Christian, fundamentalist community, why he pretended to be straight when he was younger, how the LGBT community ha…

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#030 - Nico Yan Yez - Coming Out As Gay In The Church 50:28

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Send us a text Nico is a Gay Christian, Musician, Actor, Film Producer and a Writer from Colorado, US. In this conversation, we gain insights into Nico's personal experience of coming out as gay in a church-dominated environment, being in the closet, how we hear the voice of God and when he realised that God accepted his identity as a gay man. Find…

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#029 - Jamie Beaman - Resisting Ideological Impositions 58:49

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Send us a text Jamie Beaman is a theatre artist, director and writer for his own Substack called The Cornfield which you can read here: https://jamesbeaman.substack.com This is Jamie's second time on the show and in this episode, we talk about why we elevate one group at the expense of another, the performance of respect as opposed to actually resp…

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#028 - Marcus Dib - Why I Am Transsexual, Not Transgender 40:54

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Send us a text Marcus Dib is a YouTuber and Creator. He creates videos critiquing transgender ideology, even though he is trans himself. I got him on the show because I wanted to learn more about his perspective on this topic and explore his own journey of gender transition. Find Marcus here: https://www.youtube.com/@marcusdib https://twitter.com/m…

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#027 - Trent Thompson - Why I Left Christianity 41:18

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Send us a text Trent Thompson is a storyteller. He is also a husband, father, musical artist, content creator, and co-founder of a video marketing business called Guide Creative Agency. His passion in life is telling stories. Stories that connect and inspire others to believe in themselves. In this conversation, we talk about Trent's inspiration to…

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#026 - Richie Hardcore - A Healthy Approach To Men’s Issues 1:08:53

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Send us a text Richie Hardcore is an educator, speaker and activist, working in family and sexual violence prevention, masculinities, mental health and fitness. In this conversation, we talk about how Richie started his journey into Mental Health Advocacy, how he approaches men's issues, the problem with privilege hierarchies, why young men are dra…

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#025 - Angel Eduardo - Elevating Liberal Values 42:34

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Send us a text Angel Eduardo Angel Eduardo is a writer, musician, photographer, and designer based in New York City, best-known for coining and promoting the rhetorical concept of star-manning. He works as Senior Writer & Editor for the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE), and serves on the Board of Directors for the Foundation A…

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#024 - Joshua Shediak - Becoming A Content Creator 31:23

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Send us a text Joshua Shediak is an Actor turned Digital Content Creator. He produces humorous videos and reels focused on Mental Health, presenting them in a light-hearted and comical way. Joshua has only been creating digital content for about 4 months now, so I thought it would be interesting to get some insights into his journey so far In this …

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Des Nel - Art Business in a Box 11:38

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Send us a text In this episode I interview Des Nel about her new online course called 'Art Business In A Box' It’s a 3-week online course that equips you with the skills to be able to teach emotions and resilience in 3 steps to kids through creativity and art. For more info contact Des here: [email protected] Buy Art Business in a Box here: http…

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#023 - Lincoln Russ - A Conversation With A Fundamentalist Christian 56:20

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Send us a text Lincoln Russ is a fundamentalist Christian and street Evangelist. He travels around New Zealand literally preaching on the street telling people to 'repent of their homosexuality'. So, as a Christian who is also a Lesbian, I thought I'd have a conversation with him to find out why he thinks the way he does. In this episode, we talk a…

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#022 - Mike Maeshiro - Does God Affirm Gay People? 1:01:49

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Send us a text Mike is a Gay Christian, a content creator, an advocate for the LGBTQ+ community, and a queer theology enthusiast. He was formerly a minister at Bethel Church in Redding, California. He now runs an organisation called NUMA which helps people in redemptive deconstruction and equips people in theology, spirituality and faith. In this e…

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