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I was a Teenage Fundamentalist. An Exvangelical podcast.

118 - Revisiting Our Conversion Stories

Apr 4, 2025
01:23:56

Kicking off the first episode of 2025, Troy and Brian revisit their conversion stories...after four years of Exvangelical podcasting. They explore their early lives, the vulnerabilities that led them to embrace fundamentalist Christianity, and the roles of community and belonging in their experiences. The conversation delves into the impact of identity, and the emotional manipulation often present in Christian environments. They reflect on the long-term effects of their conversions, emphasising the importance of vulnerability and belonging at the very beginning of their Christian journeys.

Links

  • Brian's first conversion story episode is here.
  • Troy's first conversion story episode is here.

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