Drop the Stones: Recent Episodes
Drop the Stones
Just a middle aged couple who survived evangelical Christianity discussing life, spirituality, and whatever they feel like, because they are finally free to ask the questions and say what they want to say.
What’s the most destructive Christian belief? Also, did Jesus ever have a…well, you know. Don’t know? Listen in.
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In this episode, Dan and Can talk with guest Gemini Coven, a self-proclaimed witch. She defines witchcraft for us, even sharing some examples of how she practices it. Per usual, we discover we were lied to in evangelicalism about all things witchy. Witches are simply doing the Lord’s work, nothing to fear.
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Should married couples use the restroom in front of each other? Also, we contemplate divorce.
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As exevangelicals, looking back on our lives as evangelicals, we can see how much of our energy and time was spent trying to fit into the mold we were told that we were created for. What a waste of our precious resources! Living authentically may not be comfortable at first, but it is what the world needs.
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When we were evangelicals, our focus was pleasing an invisible being who seemed cruel at times. Today, we focus on helping others love themselves more so they can love others better. Maybe more churches should try this.
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This week, our friend James joins us to share his insight on how Trump has become the head of not only the Republican Party but also the Christian Nationalist Party. Having converted almost three decades ago, James shines some light on Christianity’s past to help us understand the perplexing adoration of Christians for Donald Trump today.
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In this Pebbles, Dan and Candi discuss how unmet expectations sometimes cause our suffering. We also share a personal restaurant experience that got it banned from our list of go-to eateries.
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This week we discuss the similarities between what Christians deem witchcraft and their own so-called godly practices. Toxic masculinity and binary thought also get in on the conversation.
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This week, Dan and Can discuss the difference between a follower of Christ and an evangelical Christian. Choosing to love over following the letter of the law was Jesus of Nazareth’s message, but it isn’t the message of white, American Jesus.
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In this episode, Dan and Can discuss some random thoughts that have been on Dan’s mind like, “Why is swearing so offensive to God?” and “Could a universal base income work?” You know, just some small talk.
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In this Pebbles episode, Dan and Candi discuss Elyse Myers and the bullying that caused her to shut down her TikTok account. Then we discuss whether the phrase “Hey, guys!” is offensive or not.
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This week we discuss our crisis and a momentary lapse in Candi’s judgment. Are we Christians again? Listen to find out.
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This week, we discuss several topics but mostly gaslighting and how confusing the term can be. Perhaps, we cleared things up, or not. It is likely we just gaslit ourselves.
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In this episode, Professor Dan changes things up a bit. Enjoy the listen!
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You have to know when to hold them, know when to fold them, and know when to walk away. Sometimes we need to protect our energy. It is an evangelical trait to sometimes suffer from the savior complex but we can learn to do better in deconstruction.
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This week, Dan and Candi have the privilege of a conversation with a very special guest, medium and tarot reader, Alicia aka labradoriteqween2. You don’t want to miss it.
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American Christians are great at manufacturing persecution. Jesus said his followers would be recognizable by their love. But many American Christians are known for their hate and bigotry. What is going on here?
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In this episode, Dan and Candi discuss grace, hypocrisy, and Greg Locke. Check it out!
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Your energy is valuable and your time is limited. When we waste these valuable resources, it has a great effect on the quality of our lives.
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This week, we learned that we don’t know the difference between perception and perspective. However, we now realize that they hold the keys to a life well lived.
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This week, Candi puts on her tin hat and shares her unresearched, unsubstantiated, and ridiculous conspiracy theory. Could Candi be Q?
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n this episode, Dan and Candi have a great conversation with David Hayward, aka the Naked Pastor. David is well-known and loved in the deconstruction community for his pictures worth more than a thousand words.
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This Pebble is all about what it takes to grow. Just like physical growing pains, inner growth is uncomfortable and sometimes painful but necessary to live a fulfilling life.
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Did you know that your subconscious mind tries to regulate your experiences? It does a pretty good job and, likely, you don’t even notice it at all. However, you CAN change your future experiences. Join us as we talk about the cycle of homeostasis.
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This week, we discuss loving our “enemies”. Is this something that we should do? If so, how?
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This week Dan and Candi discuss the need for boundaries. Sometimes they are the only thing that can save a relationship.
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If you have to put God somewhere, it sounds more like an idol that you pick up and put down, but what do we know? In this episode, we discuss how Evangelicals manufacture ways to show their devotion to the idol they serve.
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Absolute truth. What is it? How can we know? Can we really know anything? Get philosophical with us as we discuss all this and more.
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This week we discovered something interesting. Complementary marriages have a higher divorce rate than egalitarian marriages. Not surprising, but it is interesting knowledge to have in your back pocket the next time you find yourself in a discussion on marriage with a conservative Christian.
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Dan and Candi are joined by a very special guest, Stefanie (Strength Discovered). Join us as we have a beautiful conversation about the importance of self.
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Happy Pride Month! In this episode, Dan and Can talk all about how the LGBTQIA+ community is teaching us some valuable life lessons. Many of us are ready to listen and learn.
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This week, we talk about fear. Without fear, people live free. Fundamentalist Christianity can’t have that. Fear is the foundation.
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This Pebble episode is all about reminding ourselves and our listeners that just because you leave high-control religion doesn’t mean that you didn’t bring some of the mindset you were programmed with. That sh!t gotta go too, but it can take some awareness and willingness to get out of our comfort zone.
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This week, we welcome our special guest, Sam, who has experienced the devastating effects of conversion therapy. Sam is thriving today, in spite of his Mormon upbringing. Join us as we support Sam in his mission to help those who are victims of conversion therapy.
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In this pebble episode, we don’t really have a topic. We’re tired and human and just have a quick, short conversation. Hopefully, you can get something out of it. 🙂
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Join Dan and Candi as we share our thoughts on why Christians help the groups that they do and why they are more effective in certain areas of society than others.
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This week, Dan and Can discuss how judgement has two sides; both are equally harmful.
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Join Dan and Candi along with their friend, Joel. In Joel’s own words, “I didn’t leave the church, the church left me.” We think maybe many deconstructionists can relate.
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In this pebble, we discuss how and why Christians are so often called hypocrites.
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In this episode, Dan and Candi discuss how damaging evangelical Christianity can be to mental health.
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Got unwanted visitors in your private messages? Condescending remarks in your comment sections on social media posts? Today, we discuss the obvious difference in how some men talk to women vs how they respond to men.
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This week, our guest speaker is our dear friend, Billie. Raised Jehovah Witness, she married and became Evangelical and now she’s deconstructed. Listen in as we discuss everything from cult abuse to single parenting.
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This week we talk about forgiveness. Who is it for? Is it necessary?
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In this episode, Dan and Can discuss the battle for the mind. How should we view black-and-white thinking? As evangelicals, we saw it as clear and simple. But as deconstructionists, it appears rigid and inflexible. It’s all about perspective.
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Has anxiety got a stranglehold on you? Is your life on hold because of fear of the unknown? There is one surefire answer that we all must begin doing immediately. Tune in to hear our thoughts on this subject.
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This week, we contrast and compare the comfort zone of evangelicalism with the comfort zone of deconstruction. One is a natural occurrence; the other, not so much.
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What happens when children see Christian sketchings of people being thrown in an eternal torture chamber…think Chic Tracks. Those symbols and drawings are far more damaging than even the awful written words.
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Dan and Candi are sharing their testimonies. Were all those exciting testimonies that we heard as evangelicals truthful? Dan is characteristically confident that some are full of phoney baloney, and maybe he lures Candi to the dark side.
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Today, many Christians are feeling down. They were hoping to see god’s wrath raining down on us unbelievers after the eclipse. Didn’t Jesus say to love your enemies? Guess they don’t take that scripture literally.
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This week we welcome a special guest, Jen, from @allthoseopposed on TikTok. Dan and Candi learn that Mormons and Evangelicals are more alike than we’ve been taught.
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The upcoming solar eclipse is simply another natural event that induces fear/excitement in many Christians of Christ’s 2000-year-old imminent return. Dan and Can share one way to know for sure that isn’t the case. Our hope? Maybe you’ll find it helpful to share with your loved ones who are afraid.
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This one is a wild ride from Christian love to the capitalism to communism to socialism, we were all over the place. Enjoy the ride!
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This pebble is full of Good Friday memories or the lack thereof. How do we view this once-beloved holiday season from a deconstructed perspective? Listen in to find out!
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“It is finished.” This is the phrase of Christ right before he took his dying breath according to some biblical writers. If it’s finished, what is it? We have some thoughts.
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In this pebble, Dan and Candi discuss how life is supposed to be like a rollercoaster, not a Ferris wheel.
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“You never really believed!” Heard this before? Ah! Gotta love how the Christian mind can’t open even a sliver of doubt or they may discover their beliefs were never really true. Join us for a conversation with many twists and turns.
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As exfundamental Christians, we were taught that the Divine Spirit was with us to convict us of our wrongs (sins). However, post evangelicalism, we’ve discovered a true Holy Spirit that brings comfort and guidance.
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Renewing your mind used to mean something very different to us when we were evangelicals. Today, it represents a brand new way of life, and we think that this view is actually closer to what was intended.
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What do Disney childhood actors have in common with kids raised in fundamentalist Christianity? Today, Dan and Can discuss how forcing children to fit a mold leads to breakdowns. But when their authentic self finally blossoms, joy springs forth easily and effortlessly.
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The more you fear the less you school! Take away the fear of hell from the evangelical church and what do you have? Absolutely nothing.
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Leaving Christianity often requiresuntangling from purity culture too. We need to deprogram our programs, and purity culture is a big one.
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In this episode, we welcome a fellow hypnotherapy student, Daniel Carra. He shares his thoughts and experiences on reincarnation, near death experiences, and so much more. Giving ourselves permission to be curious in areas that were forbidden as evangelicals has been so enjoyable!
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Boring life? No way! Not since deconstruction began. In a way, leaving Christianity has led us on a journey to a fountain of youth, spiritually speaking.
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In this episode, Dan and Candi discuss why incels are the way they are and how they could have a better life if they truly wanted it. Also, we talk about the little perks to patriarchy that women have to be willing to give up.
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We see what the message is and it isn’t as innocent as it looks. Humbling themselves is still something Evangelicals don’t seem to understand.
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This week we discuss our “love” of Valentine’s Day and all the lack of love it can produce. Throw comparison out the window. What do you really want to do?
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This week, Dan and Candi talk about a new understanding of the gospel. One they think will bring good news to you and everyone else.
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The evangelical church claims to have the moral high ground, but is it true? Is the written law really where morals are found? Is that even what Jesus taught? We’ve got questions.
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This week, Dan and Candi discuss the need to change the frequency that our world seems to be spinning in. When we are controlled by fear, we are easily controlled. Find something to make you happy today and truly enjoy yourself without guilt. Humanity can shift for the better if we shift our frequency. Good Vibes!
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We are reminiscing about the origins of this podcast and planting some seeds of manifestation for the future. Come stroll down memory lane with us and listen in as we discuss the future of this podcast.
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Jesus said his followers would be known by their love. Are mainstream Christians known by their love or their Christian “love”, mysogony, homophobia, political views, etc.?
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This week, Dan and Candi have a conversation about how the biblical mandate to men to lay down their lives for their wives like Christ laid down his for the church is not truly what is practiced by many of those who claim to “obey the bible.”
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Forgive and forget is not really a good way to live your life. This week, Dan and Candi speak about how forgiveness begins and ends with you no second party necessary.
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This week, Dan and Candi discuss how as evangelical Christians they thought they knew the whole truth. But as they’ve deconstructed, they have discovered how truly little they know.
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Listen in as Dan and Can compare the Christian church to a multi-level marketing scheme and other nonsense.
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Today, we’re discussing the power of prayer…and it’s not what you’ve been told.
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This week we talk about the ways evangelical Christianity is similar to a food buffet
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This week we share a little about the Zionist movement, what it is, who’s behind it, and one way it could be stopped.
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Seasonal depression and masking are two very familiar experiences to many of us within and without organized religion. This week, we discuss how we handle it outside of the walls of religion.
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It’s a new year and many are creating their well-intentioned delusions, er resolutions. Whatever you resolve to change or keep in your life, we hope being more you is the highest priority. Happy New Year!
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Christmas is here! The joy doesn’t have to subside because the holidays do. Find joy in the here and now.
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What do hotdogs, homemade puppets, and prime rib all have in common? Join us as we reminisce about Christmases of yester-year.
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This week we discuss the necessity of protecting yourself from the onslaught of words, ideas, and arguments that non-deconstructing family can throw at you. Protect your seedling!
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In this episode, we share our childhood memories of Christmas and how many of the Christian traditions are steeped in paganism.
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This week we talk about deconstructing judgment even on evangelicals. The episode ends with a little request from our listeners. We hope you’ll stick around to find out what it is.
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Merry Christmas vs Happy Holidays…Christian persecution? We call BS.
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In this pebble episode, Dan and Can discuss our views on getting married young, why it happens, and why it isn’t usually a good idea.
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The holiday season is upon us! This week we discuss ways you can interact with those pesky evangelical Christians in your life.
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We’ve got so much to be thankful for post-Christianity.
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Thanksgiving is the holiday of thankfulness. But to many, it’s just a blip stuck between Halloween and Christmas. It’s just there.
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This week, Dan is falsely accusing Candi of bewitching their youngest child.
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This week, Dan and Candi compare and contrast evangelicalism within and without the Christian church.
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This week, Dan and Can talk about the morality of some Christians and how they cling to the law over love…not exactly Christ-like.
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This week, we compare Christian community (aka fellowship) with the communities we have found outside the church.
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This week, we talk about the need for growth in order for a system to be thriving. Without rich diversity, Christianity is dead.
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Dan and Candi revisit the topic of sexist, archaic gender roles in Christianity. We are thankful to be set free from gender roles.
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In this week’s Pebbles, Dan shares things that Candi would rather keep off air. Did he sleep on the couch?
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In this episode, Dan and Candi talk about past Halloween experiences: the good, the bad, and the beautiful.
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This week, Dan and Candi discuss masks - why we wear them, when we wear them, and when we should take them off.
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This week, we discuss the lack of conversation about consent in the church, the gross ceremonies involved in purity balls, and the social construct of virginity.
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Who should we really fear? Christians tend to fear everything, but we think the phone call is coming from inside the house.
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In this week's episode, Dan and Can discuss the damage of purity culture on sexuality, communication, and connection between lovers.
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What if a wife gives her husband a hall pass? Judgment comes easily within Christianity but also without. True freedom is being authentic and allowing others the freedom to do the same.
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Evangelical Christianity’s toxic teachings on sexuality are harming future generations for years to come.
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In our humble opinion, Christian humor is an oxymoron.
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Where did Purity Culture Come From? Check out this week’s podcast as we discuss the early days of purity culture and how it affected us.
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This week, we share how our podcast safety was compromised and how what started in fear was transformed into a learning opportunity.
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This week we’re talking about talking…and listening. Communication is a skill that can always be improved, especially in close partnerships like marriage. Join us as we discuss how we learned to use communication to create true connection in our marriage.
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The Church Needs De-Hypnotized
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In this episode, we share our own journey as two, young, naive Christian lovers who have grown into a happier, old couple. We even sprinkled in some marriage advice!
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Christian Service vs Serving Others
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Well, we put the cart (kids and parenting) before the horse (love and marriage), but would you expect anything different from us? In this episode, Dan and Candi (newly married 26 years!) discuss their pre-wedding ideas of life after holy matrimony.
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Hypnotize me!
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Parenting high school post deconstruction looks very different than parenting evangelical. Listen to discover how Dan and Candi learned to parent in a way that leads to less emotional stress and pain.
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Christian heaven sounds a lot like Christian love…awful
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How did we parent during those tough middle school years when we were evangelical? How do we do it differently today? Join us as we discuss how our parents did it, how we did it, and how we now do it.
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Prayer, FACTS, Law, and more
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The elementary school years…how we parented as evangelicals vs how we parent post deconstruction.
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National Lampoon vacation to undercooked pork
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This week, we discuss parenting during the early years…how we did it and what regrets we have.
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In this little plink, we talk about changing our dying wishes post deconstruction, how sneaky Xian businesses can be, and what unthoughtful gifts feel like. Listen to the end to hear what surprise gift we’re leaving our kids in our will.
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In this episode, we wrap up our thoughts on self-love and begin to tackle the topics of parenting, marriage, and parenting again.
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“Judge not, lest you be judged.” Every evangelical knows this phrase. But what does it mean post deconstruction? Likely, something very different than what we were taught in Sunday School.
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Dan and Candi discuss the difference between self love in the evangelical church and true self love.
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Is Spanking a Form of Abuse?
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In this episode, we discuss the beauty that is coming from the ashes of our deconstructed faith. It is a work in progress, and we will share it with you as it unfolds.
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Pebble 12
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This week, Dan and Candi discuss their new found freedom and what being spiritually resurrected feels like. Maybe you can relate?
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Today, we chat about our party styles pre and post deconstruction and then take a bunch of tangents…go figure.
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In this episode, we discuss the ripple effect of our confessions. Who received us with love and who shunned us with fear?
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This week Dan and Candi just wing the conversation. Enjoy all the gems (ehem…pebbles) they left!
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This week, we discuss the Great Schism and how sharing our new beliefs with family and friends led to screaming, crying, and gnashing of teeth.
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Today, Dan and Candi talk about the apparent lack of critical thinking skills in the fundamentalist evangelical Christian world.
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In this episode, Dan and Candi discuss the women’s Bible study that officially started their deconstruction journey.
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This week our middle child, Calvin, joins us for some laughs and silly conversation. Join us as we playfully interrogate our oldest son.
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This week, we begin a new series – our deconstruction story. Come along as we go down memory lane and discuss the very early signs of our personal faith deconstruction.
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Ever heard an evangelical say, “What happens if you’re wrong?” about your deconstruction? Here’s our response.
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In this episode, Candi’s sister, Jessi, joins us, and we’re talking about eternal punishment.
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Today we talk about the Target/Pride conflict with Evangelical Christians. It’s a lose-lose for evangelicals if you ask us.
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This week we discuss the so-called inerrancy and infallibility of the Bible. Maybe it’s neither.
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Today, we discuss a recent graduation gift that didn’t make the impression intended. Or did it?
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In this episode, we discuss the different translations and interpretations of the Bible. It quickly becomes apparent why the phrase “the Bible clearly states” is completely false.
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Have you ever threatened divorce in the middle of a home renovation project? Dan and Can discuss how party planning and home projects can be stressful on their marriage and yet useful in building communication skills. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dropthestones/support
In this episode, Dan and Candi discuss the Bible of the early church vs the Bible of today.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dropthestones/support
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This week Dan shares how the English Bible many hold today as the “Word of God” was created by men. The Bible you hold in your hand today looks very different from the first one ever canonized. Why is that?--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dropthestones/support
In this second Pebbles episode, Dan and Candi marvel at the miracles they are having survived living as free-range kids. Enjoy!
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Just a quick pebble to get you thinking.
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In this episode, Dan and Can begin a series all about the Bible, what it is, what it isn’t, and its purpose for us today, if any.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dropthestones/support
This week our good friend Leah kind us as we discuss the love of God and how, if understood, casts out ALL fear. Love is the antidote to fear.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dropthestones/support
Join husband and wife, Dan and Candi, as they discuss how the evangelical church produces people pleasers (especially women) as a form of control.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dropthestones/support
Join Dan and Candi as they discuss the difference between guilt and shame and how shame creates a-holes with thick walls.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dropthestones/support
In this episode, Dan and Candi start out discussing WAP (ahem, worship and praise) but end up talking about anything but.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dropthestones/support
Join us in this episode where we talk about the manufactured persecution of the American Evangelical Christian Church. (Apologies for the screaming 12yo gaming in the background.)
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In this episode, Dan and Can talk about the manipulation tactic of evangelical revival.
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In this episode of Drop the Stones, Dan and Candi discuss cognitive dissonance, purity culture, and a bunch of other relatable BS (i.e. tangled spaghetti).
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In this episode, Dan expresses his love for U2, Pearl Jam, Tool and More, while Candi expresses her preference for Sandi Patti, Psalty, and DC Talk. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dropthestones/support
In this episode, Dan and Candi delve deeper into the topic of salvation and the Gospel. Do we really need saved? If so, from what? Join us as we share our thoughts on beliefs that are rarely scrutinized in the American Evangelical church.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dropthestones/support
In this episode of Drop the Stones, we discuss salvation. What are we being saved from?
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In this episode of Drop the Stones, we discuss sin, law, and freedom. What is sin? Does it exist anymore? What was the law intended for? What does freedom look like?
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In this episode, Dan and Candi discuss gender roles in complementarian evangelical marriages.
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Welcome to our first episode of Drop the Stones! It's taken us a year to finally get this in motion. Join us while we discuss the good and evil of our faith deconstruction and reconstruction journey.
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Join Dan and Candi on this weekly podcast exploring deconstructing their religious backgrounds.
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