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Shea’s Mic Drop Moment: “Performance culture is the thing that creeps up over and over. If you’re an employee, you’re rated on job performance. If you’re a mom, you’re rated on how your KIDS perform. And it’s always based on the ‘do’. And while the ‘do’ is important, it’s more important the foundation from which it comes out of .” – Shea Jackson

In this compassionate episode, I sit down with Shea Jackson, a loving mother who allows the Mother heart of God to spill over ever so beautifully into this episode. Shea talks intimately about the troubles of pledging allegiance to Performance Culture - the insidious measurement for approval mindset - and how she dewormed it from her spiritual foundation. You’ll hear of how she radically stopped doing everything that the church approved of and found out that God still loved her anyway. 

What You’ll Hear:

• The moment that broke Shea’s entire theology and family pattern
• What to do when you’ve done all the right things and you still fail
• How to experience and accept the love of God without striving
• How to keep the main thing the main thing in your relationship with God

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Dr. Tony’s Mic Drop Moment: “Religion will always place restrictions on you. It will always tell you what you can't do. It will always remind you of who you aren’t. But true freedom in God calls you into who you are.” – Dr. Tony Robinson

In this powerful and unapologetic episode, I sit down with Dr. Tony Robinson, a prophetic voice who refused to let religious trauma silence her divine call. She shares her gripping journey from cult-like control to Holy Spirit-led confidence—and how she broke free from the shame that religion weaponized against her. Dr. Tony gets raw about spiritual manipulation, church hurt, and the terrifying moment she realized she didn’t recognize God anymore. If you’ve ever questioned whether what you were taught was God or just a pastor playing god—this episode will shake you free.

What You’ll Hear:

• The shocking moment Dr. Tony realized she was in a religious cult
• How religion distorted her identity—and how she got it back
• The difference between God’s voice and religious conditioning
• Spiritual gifts are meant to be used, but identity comes first

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Bible Verses Mentioned: 

Habukkuk 2:4 (Romans 1:17, Galatians 3:11, Hebrews 10:38)

Romans 8:30 

Isaiah 54:8

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Mike’s Mic Drop Moment: “Why do we try to find evil in everything, when God called everything good?” – Mike Jackson

What if everything you were taught to fear was actually God trying to free you?

In this boundary-pushing episode, I sit down with Mike Jackson, a Native American prophetic voice who unlearned colonized Christianity and rediscovered God in places the church called demonic. From hiding his identity to survive religious racism, to giving “readings” at Burning Man, to experiencing literal open-heaven moments, Mike exposes the control-based systems that tried to strip him—and all of us—of divine inheritance.

We go deep into Native American culture, energy healing, crystals, sound frequency, and why most of what we call “witchcraft” is just creation waiting to be redeemed.

Warning: This episode will shake your theology, stretch your spirit, and spark a fire in your bones.

Key Takeaways: 

• Religion teaches fear. Kingdom releases freedom. If your “God” demands conformity, it might be time to check who you're really worshiping.
• Spiritual suppression is a colonizer tactic. Erasing cultures, languages, and bodies of wisdom is how control is enforced—Mike’s story proves it.
• Crystals, energy, and frequency aren't evil—they're created. God breathed into every atom, so stop demonizing what He called good.
• You don’t need to convert to be loved. Whether you’re Native, Hindu, gay, or growing—you’re not a project. You’re a child.

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You’ve heard the lie before: “You can’t be a true Christian and have depression.”

But what if that lie is doing more damage than the depression itself?

In this powerful follow-up to Episode 19 with Isaac Chambers, I crack open the truth that religion has tried to bury: You can love Jesus deeply and still feel broken. You can pray and still feel low. And you can walk with God while working through your pain.

This Rundown isn’t just commentary—it’s a call to arms for every believer battling in silence. I’m sharing the 3 bold steps that helped me overcome clinical depression, and how you can too.

We’re not band-aiding brokenness anymore—we’re burning the lies at the root.

• Depression is not a disqualification—it's an invitation for deeper healing.

• One of the root causes of depression? Suppressed anger. And that rage needs space to rise and be released.

• Healing begins when you stop apologizing for your emotions and start validating your story.

• Behind every wave of depression is a lie you’ve unknowingly agreed with—find it, face it, and replace it.

• You are not “too much,” “too emotional,” or “too far gone.” You’re exactly who God wants to draw close to.

If this episode hit home, don’t let it sit in your downloads—do something with it.
✅ Share it with someone who’s fighting in silence.
✅ Journal through the three steps I gave you.
✅ DM me if you need support or deeper guidance on your healing journey.

🖤 You’re not just rebelling against religion—you’re reclaiming your wholeness.

An intimate and sacred conversation on what the mother/daughter dynamic looks like between generations within a tumultous time period and a culture.

Cynthia’s Mic Drop Moment: “What’s more heinous than being physically abused in church? Being lied to about eternity.” – Cynthia Rhue

What happens when you've spent your whole childhood in church… and no one ever told you how to be saved?

In this jaw-dropping episode, Cynthia Rhue peels back the stained-glass lies of generational religion and exposes the rot beneath the rituals. From shouting "embezzlement!" at pastors to watching entire congregations live unsaved under the guise of church membership—Cynthia’s story is not just personal, it’s generational warfare. We talk deception, abuse, control, and the unspoken rule that says: “Sit down, shut up, and don’t ask questions.”

Cynthia didn’t obey—and thank God for it. If you've ever felt like the church forgot to give you the truth, this episode will light your fire and give language to the rebellion already stirring in your spirit.

Key Takeaways: 

~ “Church” does not equal salvation.

~ Questioning the system is not rebellion—it’s revelation.

~ Spiritual abuse isn’t always loud—it’s systemic.

~ You can be churched and still lost.

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Isaac’s Mic Drop Moment: ”I was like, ‘Okay, I'm loving God. I'm doing everything right according to the Bible and I'm still ending up in mental hospitals. So something's not checking out. I'm not a genius, but I don't think that this is how this is supposed to go. And so that's when I began to deconstruct.” – Isaac

What happens when you’ve done everything right—followed the rules, checked the religious boxes, stayed inside the lines—and you still end up suicidal, broken, and abandoned? In this raw, no-holds-barred episode, Isaac Chambers walks us through the depths of legalism, depression, spiritual abuse, and near-death moments… and how God didn’t just show up—He invaded the darkness.

From being handcuffed and hospitalized, to meeting a man who just might’ve been heaven-sent, to rebuilding his life after losing his marriage, business, and health, this is more than a testimony. It’s a divine dismantling of the lies religion told us—and a prophetic call to rebuild on truth.

This one is for every listener who's ever wondered: “Does God actually like me... or is He just stuck with me?” Isaac’s story proves what religion tries to erase: God doesn’t tolerate you—He chooses you.

Key Takeaways: 

~ Depression isn’t a flaw in your faith.

~ Legalism teaches perfection. God teaches connection.

~ Deconstruction isn’t destruction.

~ God doesn’t show up with lightning bolts—He shows up in bunkmates with pushups.

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A quick recap of a poignant moment from Episode 17 with Nannette Foster with practical steps that you can apply to your relationship with God right now.

Nannette’s Mic Drop Moment: ”When we don’t trust ourselves, we end up living in fear and subjecting ourselves to some form of systematic oppression.” – Nannette Foster

In this episode, Krista Hayes delves into the journey of deconstructing religious programming and reconstructing a genuine relationship with the divine with guest Nanette Foster. Nanette shares her experiences with navigating the complexities of faith, from growing up in the aftermath of a cult to redefining her understanding of intuition. The conversation explores the importance of trusting oneself, tapping into inner guidance, and distinguishing true intuition from the counterfeits created by religious programming.

Key Takeaways:

~ The process of disentangling from religious programming

~ How “rehabbing" the heart after religious wounding is crucial

~ What intuition really is and how to identify it

~ The three counterfeits that masquerade as various forms of intuition

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A quick recap of a poignant moment during Episode 15 with Yoel Ben Yisrael with practical steps that you can apply to your relationship with God right now.

Yoel’s Mic Drop Moment: "I distinctly remember this gentleman standing on stage and looking the audience in their face and saying, 'You need to read the Talmud.' I almost fell out of my chair... because the Babylonian Talmud says that the Messiah [Jesus] was an idol worshiper, practiced sorcery, and should be boiled in hot excrements for leading Israel astray." – Yoel ben Israel

In this explosive episode of Rebelling Against Religion, Krista Hayes sits down with Yoel ben Israel to unpack his journey from the rigid confines of the Jehovah’s Witnesses to the freedom of true kingdom living. Yoel doesn’t hold back as he exposes the dangers of religious indoctrination, the power of spiritual self-governance, and the eye-opening moment that made him question everything he had been taught.

Key Takeaways:

~ Why most people in religion are unknowingly rejecting the real Messiah.

~ The difference between being a churchgoer and a true kingdom citizen.

~ How to break free from spiritual manipulation and reclaim your divine authority.

~ The mentors and teachings that helped Yoel escape the mental prison of religion.

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"We started at the bottom, now we here!" - Drake (lol)

On this episode, we discuss the fourth and highest level of relationship that you can manifest with God - being His lover. And this is waaaayyyy different than being a lover of God, which has to do with mostly you directing your love and attention towards God instead of the other way around. Becoming God's lover is really where the secrets of the heavens are opened up and revealed to you, just because of the level of trust that is created between you and the Almighty One. If you are lacking in the heavenly secrets department, as well as being able to sufficiently summon heaven's resources to your aid, then this is the level for you to aspire to. 

Don't know how or where to get started? Start with this free quiz to see where you currently stand. https://ivlv.me/jUsjK

On this episode, we discuss the third level of relationship with God - what it's like to be His friend. The legends of the Bible were called the friends of God, but that isn't a status only reserved to them. It's available to you too. It just takes a bit of perspective shifting. This episode breaks down what it looks like to be called a friend of God and the different benchmarks you can use to define whether or not you've achieved this status in your own relationship. 

Want to know for sure where you stand in your relationship? Take a free assessment to determine what level of relationship you're operating with God on. https://ivlv.me/jUsjK

On this episode, we discuss the second level of relationship with God - being His child. It's extremely popular to say that you're a King's kid or daughter of the King namely for the benefits that come along with royalty. But what does it mean in terms of actual relationship? How does a King's kid or daughter of the King show up in life? This episode breaks it down so you can see the sign posts in your own life. 

Want to know for sure where you stand in your relationship? Take a free assessment to determine what level of relationship you're operating with God on. https://ivlv.me/jUsjK 

So many Christians are running around touting being God's servant and that they want to spend their days serving the Lord. Little do they know that servanthood to God is the lowest base relationship you can develop with Him as a believer. During this episode, we discuss the 7 characteristics of servants of God and how to elevate them to the higher levels of relationship being God's child, friend, or lover. 

Want to know for sure where you stand in your relationship? Take a free assessment to determine what level of relationship you're operating with God on. https://ivlv.me/jUsjK

There's levels to this! Did you know that there are levels to your relationship with God? Most people never escape Level One while almost NOBODY makes it all the way to Level Four. Those that do are literal Bible legends. The sad part about it all is that most Christians will read the Bible about these legends that made it to Level Four and see it as an unattainable goal rather than a blueprint to get there. Listen in to get the basics of this brand new concept so you can start leveling up. 

Want to know for sure where you stand in your relationship? Take a free assessment to determine what level of relationship you're operating with God on. https://ivlv.me/jUsjK

God created everything in the universe to follow specific instructions to continue reproducing creativity and creation - reproduce what you are. However, a significant portion of the population tend to find God unrelatable, unattainable, or inaccessible by the sheer fact of who He is - Almighty God, power divine being of the Universe. But He's lot more like you than what you've traditionally been told and that breaks down the wall of inaccessibility when you realize that God is Just. Like. You!

Here's a nugget of encouragement for those that are out there hustling, grinding, and not seeing anything manifest just yet - what's done in the dark will surely come to light!

Today's October 10th (10/10), so what better day to talk about one of the most popular verse misdirects - John 10:10! The popular verse (The thief only comes to steal, kill, and destroy, but I have come that they may have life and have it to the full) is one that I've always heard quoted, but never explained very well. I've never heard John 10:10 broken down the way it is on this episode before, so chances are you haven't either. Tune in to find out if you got duped like me into not claiming and living one of Jesus' main promises. 

Want to know more about who Krista is and what her relationship with God is like? This episode will give you great insight and detail into the woman that is hellbent on bucking the system. With more to come, this is just a taste of who this dynamic woman is.

Chances are you've heard someone say, had someone tell you, or you've said it yourself that you just need to "do it afraid" or "do it scared". Not only is that advice deadly for believers but it actually instills the opposite effect of what you want done. Listen to find out how. 

How many times have you heard that God tries to stump you with His questions? Or that He wants you to think about what you've done like you're a toddler? This episode proves that not only was the first question ever asked ("Adam, Where Are You?") was a simple one, but that it also reveals more about your true nature that you might have realized. 

Welcome to the Rebelling Against Religion podcast! This podcast is dedicated to washing your brain of religion and reinstalling God's primary form of interaction with you - relationship. You can have an intensely productive relationship with God outside of the rules and regulations and this podcast will show you how.