Rethinking Faith On My Growing Disillusionment With Pop-Deconstruction and Progressive Christianity - With Dan Koch
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Sep 4, 2025 
Dan Koch, a licensed therapist and host of the You Have Permission podcast, dives into his disillusionment with pop-deconstruction and progressive Christianity. He shares insights from his experiences, emphasizing the importance of authenticity in both personal beliefs and religious discourse. The conversation critiques gatekeeping in publishing and the rise of trauma credentials, urging for genuine dialogue over ideological purity. Koch also highlights the pitfalls of misinformation within the movement and the need for nuanced perspectives in faith conversations.
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Same Structure, Different Content
- Progressive and evangelical movements can mirror each other's psychological structures despite opposite content.
- Swapping teams may change rhetoric but not the underlying membership rewards and incentives.
Refuse Harmful Platforms
- Decline partnerships with publishers or platforms that consistently spread misleading or harmful content.
- Use values-aligned editorial choices rather than platforming everything for growth.
Be Clear About Your Expertise
- Be explicit about the basis of your authority when speaking publicly and note when you rely on experience versus expertise.
- Prefer authenticity and honest correction over chasing big-name guests for audience growth.