PRIDE is over. But that doesn't mean we're done listening to people who survived evangelicalism and are now thriving as out LGBT people. Listen in on Karen's conversation with Mike Maeshiro, a former instructor at Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry and his journey to being an out gay man.

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Here is the rest of the conversation with LGBT advocate, Jennifer Knapp. Find her at JenniferKnapp.com.

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This was a breakthrough moment for me, Karen. Turn your shame into the mundane.

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We felt it was time for a cult episode and this one is crazy. Yes, the Children of God had stars like River and Joaquin Phoenix, and Rose McGowan in it, but how did the leader David Berg get his start?

Will you be shocked that it's crazzzzy? 

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We had such a great time on the podcast Cheers to Leaving, that we wanted to play it for you. And go follow Rachael's podcast. 

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Wow! This is our 4th Christmas/Kwanza/Solstice/Hannakuh/Holiday/Nothing season. We love you all so much and extra hugs to our listeners who struggle during these times.

We tell about some Q Anon Christmas conspiracies, the good ol' War on Christmas, and some totalllly normal holiday customs from around the world. 

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We're back with more of your stories. We love them so. We all need the church to pay for therapy, and possibly some child support. 

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Bonnie lets Karen rattle on about a Russian hermit she's obsessed with. If you were raised sheltered, this episode should make you feel a little bit better about yourself.

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It's a star-studded episode for you this week. Please Rate and Review, and don't be a shitpile.

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We're catching you up on the latest from Greg Locke, Gwen Shamblin, Jerry Falwell Jr., Megadeath, and various church-related stories.

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The audio on this is hilariously terrible. Oh, how far we've come. We're taking a short break and will be back soon. With our proper recording gear.

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Night of Joy, Kingdom Bound, Fish Fest, Explo '72, Creation Festival, Cornerstone, Soulfest. So many. And so many acts from Larry Norman and Johnny Cash to Jars of Clay, Crystal Lewis, DeGarmo and Key, Jennifer Knapp...

You all sent us hilarious and heartwarming stories. Such a fun episode to record.

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Can you believe this is our 3rd year covering this satanic free-for-all? We read some listener letters, touch on good ol' Jesusween, and add in Folloween. 

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Nice to hear so many of you were so bad at mission work. Bonnie has a buzz on this week, so enjoy. 

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We're going to get a little more serious for this one, as we're all going through a time where we're surrounded by death. So, hopefully, you'll learn with us as we face some harsh truths but also some concepts that can bring us more peace.

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Lori Alexander, The Transformed Wife, wants you to be fit, homeschool, be free from tattoos, and serve your husband. And Beach Preacher wants you to cover yourself at the beach so he doesn't get aroused.

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If you've seen The Big Lebowski, you know the main Jeff Bridges character is called The Dude. He wears a bathrobe, he likes his pot, his women, and his buddies. So why not start a religion based on it?

We tell you why.

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This lettersode episode is longer than usual. We're sorry. You really don't deserve that. But, you know how it is. Your funny stories make us think of ours, and...here we are.

In this episode we hear more summer camp trauma, a very annoying couple, and that all animals deserve miracles.

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You must have seen riding motorcycles. We'll put pictures to go with these, or used them, sometime in your life. Chick Tracts are small cartoon booklets that do the work of witnessing for you. Karen's kids used to get them every Halloween. 

Come learn about the dangers of being gay or riding a motorcycle. We'll put pictures of the ones we describe up on Instagram. 

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It's another batch of your small "t" trauma letters. There is singing in this one, plus Muppet 

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We yell about Sean Feucht, Greg Locke, crazy school board fiascos that include Dwayne Larring from Audio Adrenaline and Sonicflood. Then we end it with "The Josh Harris Incident."

I swear men are so dramatic.

Phone number for police in Mount Juliet, TN to voice concern about Feucht/Locke mask-less gross fest.(615) 754-2550

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Yay! A guest. And Karen has bad audio.

Anyhoo, welcome our guest Jegaysus as we discuss conversion therapy after we all watched the movie Pray Away on Netflix. 

This is the abbreviated audio. We'll release an extended one later this week. 

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All our letters and personal stories surround the nether regions this week. The themes pick themselves.

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We took your suggestions on who we should do this year. These 2 kept getting mentioned. Plus, they keep showing up in the news. 

We have to say, they are both really gross, vile humans, but let's have fun anyway.

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So We did where Bonnie lives, now it's time to check out Karen's neck of the woods. We've got Mary Winkler, the Bryon Yawn and Ben Zobrist story, plus some snakes.

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We "visited" our home state of Florida to bring a few turds this week.

We've got a father and son insurrection duo, Pastor James and son Casey Cusick, Wild Mark Grenon, Terrorist Terry Jones, and Leo-loving Rick Wilkerson, and plus job-hunter Jeff Countryman.

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Why you so crazy? We're back with another lettersode where we read your stories. We've got lock-ins, Mike Pence moves, and church sex ed.

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We're back to talk about the most boring people in the world. We should definitely receive honorary doctorates from Liberty for this. Where it at, Falwell?!

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Where the former Southern Baptists at? We know not everyone grew up like we did, so we're giving a bit of an introduction along with mindless chitchat in this episode. 

And Happy Pride, pretties!

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How did we not know about these people. Wow. They're something else. Please try and find some of their videos. It's worth it.

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Bonnie covers an Australian cult called Universal Medicine, also known as UniMed. We also ramble about a lot of things. But bottom line, be wary of doctors who brand themselves and suggest carrots.

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A few months ago we went on the "new" podcast Growing up Christian. Sam and Casey were so fun that we wanted to repost it on our platform. Go check them out. 

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Bonnie laughed so hard at these letters, she had to redo her mascara before work. There's Smurfs, holy fibbers, and finger buds. 

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We had to do a round-up because so much stuff has hit the fan. We've taken the John Mulaney meeting Olivia Munn in church pretty hard. We'll also be voting on whether Karen should have called Josh Duggar a dick.

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Short-term mission trips are gearing up and high school kids are getting ready to save the world.

We bring in lessons from a recent episode of Nicole Sachs' podcast " The Cure for Chronic Pain," that helps put it all into perspective.

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Men. Men. Dominion. Whine. Whine. 

Come listen about this new dating site for men to hold onto power over women. We've looked behind the veil of the company, and it has come up...short.

Plus, check out the new merch! 20% Off May 13-16th!

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Time for more of that good ol' lettersode fun. 

Don't forget to send us yours.

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Looks like Bonnie became a satanist after this episode. 

We do half-assed research on Lil Nas and some of the conservative Christian reactions this week. 

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I don't know if this is the Joel Osteen take you were looking for, but...

We has some recording issues, but hope you enjoy.

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Kat Kerr is a self-proclaimed prophetess. She's got pink hair, and her angels will beat you up.

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So much more to cover. Here comes the Chris Hogan story, Dave's deriding of employees, plus his nemesis: Glassdoor reviews. 

Can you believe faith, being an ass, and money always go together?

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How'd you like the He Gets Us Superbowl ads? Christians can't decide what they think...and they're a'fightin. Find out who and what are behind the campaign.

Rob Reiner's documentary "God and Country" about the dangerous rise of Christian Nationalism releases Friday, February 16th. Karen, with the help of journalist Chrissy Stroop, looks into it.

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This guy. Wow. We've all got stories. These are just some.

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Another great batch of your entertaining letters. Send us more. We love them.

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A short episode to help people begin or continue to conquer their fear of hell being real and them going there. 

It's just Karen, and it's short. And no real laughs. But we promised, so here it is.

Our regular type of podcast will be released at its regular time. Bye, bishes.