Ep. 228 | Confessions of a Teenage Jesus Jerk: Purity Culture & Finding Your Weirdos [REMASTERED]

The highlight of teenage Tony Dushane’s existence was the short car ride with his crush as they were dropped off to preach door to door. In this episode, he shares the negative impact purity culture within the Jehovah’s Witness community had on his family, the awkward moments he can laugh at (& made a film from) & the advice he would give if he had a teenager.

This episode originally aired July 5, 2021.

If you liked this episode, you’ll also like episode 191: DISENTANGLING FAITH FROM RELIGIOUS TRAUMA

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