I was a Teenage Fundamentalist. An Exvangelical podcast. 083 - Troy Deals with his Religious Trauma in Singapore (Our Stories Part 31)
Aug 3, 2023
Troy, dealing with religious trauma, continues his journey in Singapore and falls hard for a Chinese woman. He confronts his religious baggage and reflects on his experience with a deceptive progressive church. Troy leaves Singapore, gets married, and explores different spiritual avenues outside Christianity. Living in Southeast Asia exposes him to new cultures and conspiracy theories, leading to reflections on returning to Australia and the intersection of new age spirituality and far-right conspiracy cults.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Exploring Religious Trauma and Its Impact
03:02 • 3min
Feeling Alone in Singapore
06:20 • 28min
Deception in a Progressive Church and Closure
34:31 • 5min
Leaving Singapore, Long-Distance Relationship, and a Murder Scandal
39:52 • 5min
Exploring Different Spiritual Avenues
44:38 • 12min
Living in Southeast Asia and the Intersection of New Age Spirituality and Far-Right Conspiracy Cults
56:27 • 19min