Code Switch A former church girl's search for a new spiritual home
Jan 29, 2024
Follow a former churchgoer's journey to find a new spiritual home, including experiences at a sex party, exploring spirituality in a queer life, and the connection between pain, power, and spirituality. Discover their search for a new spiritual home and their hesitation about using mushrooms as a path to spirituality.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Leaving the Church
- Jess Alvarenga loved the Pentecostal church's community and certainty of salvation.
- Questioning gender roles, their queer identity, and feeling unaccepted led them to leave.
Finding Spirituality in Unexpected Places
- After leaving church, Alvarenga explored spirituality at a sex party.
- A scene with a dominatrix brought unexpected tears and a sense of relief, similar to a church experience.
Kink and Spirituality
- At Folsom Street Fair, Alvarenga explored kink's connection to spirituality.
- Many attendees, including former religious individuals, found empowerment and a sense of belonging.