
The Excommunication Station
Weekly we do a deep dive into the weird, wild and wicked that we experienced from growing up in the evangelical church.
Latest episodes

Jul 24, 2024 • 2h 13min
164: 3rd Grade Christian Science Part I
This week we dive into the manipulative and down right ridiculous Bob Jones 3rd Grade Science text book. Get ready for some learning.

Jul 17, 2024 • 1h 52min
163: Scott Okamoto: Asian American Apostate
This week we're joined by our i old friend and author of the book Asian American Apostate: Scott Okamoto. We discuss his book and his time as a professor at Azuzu Pacific University.

Jul 10, 2024 • 2h 6min
162: Newsboys Part VIII: Taited Love
The hosts hilariously navigate personal and familial themes, reflecting on their faith and summer mishaps. They dive into the rivalry between Newsboys and DC Talk, critiquing musical evolution and artistic integrity. Nostalgia takes center stage as they discuss the genre shifts and controversial songs in Christian music. Conversations on charity reveal the ethics behind concert promotions, while they candidly address harassment outside abortion clinics. The reunion of band members sparks excitement, culminating in humorous musings about their future performances.

Jul 3, 2024 • 1h 54min
161: Newsboys Part VII: Go Peter
This week, the hosts dive deep into the transformative journey of the Newsboys. They explore the impact of Peter Furler's exit and Michael Tait's entrance, reflecting on their musical evolution. Personal anecdotes bring to life the charm of card collecting and the complexities of financial literacy for children. The conversation shifts to the intersection of faith, music, and societal issues, highlighting the band's controversial links to the New Apostolic Reformation. With a humorous twist, they tackle the nostalgia of music and its emotional weight, balancing serious themes with light-hearted connections.

Jun 26, 2024 • 2h 20min
160: Newsboys Part VI: Thriving Adoration
Dive into the captivating world of the Newsboys as the hosts unravel the journey from rock to worship music. They explore the emotional highs and lows of worship songs and their psychological impact on listeners. With humorous anecdotes about beverage mishaps, reflections on nostalgia, and critiques of the music industry, the discussion touches on significant cultural events and their influence on music. Expect laughs, insights into faith, and a light-hearted look at how pop culture shapes our understanding of spirituality.

Jun 19, 2024 • 2h 30min
159: Newsboys Part V: Love, Liberty, Microphones
This week we dive back into the most influential Christian band from Down Under, the Newsboys. We talk about their times on tour, abusive organizations they worked with, and we break down the albums Step Up To The Microphone & Love, Liberty, Disco.

Jun 12, 2024 • 1h 44min
158 : Newsboys Part IV: Take Me To Your Leader
We dive even further into the madness that is the Newsboys. We discuss John James and his meltdown that led to him getting fired. And we dissect the albums Take Me To Your Leader

Jun 5, 2024 • 1h 53min
157: Newsboys Part III: Not Ashamed Of Going Public
This week we dig further into the past of the Newsboys. We talk about Steve Taylor joining tagging along as writer/producer. And we dissect the albums Not Ashamed and Going Public.

May 29, 2024 • 1h 24min
156: Newsboys Part II: Hell Is For The Boyz
This week we continue our series on the greatest Christian rockband from Australia with no original members, the Newsboys. We go further into heir career and dig into their albums Hell Is For Wimps and Boys Will Be Boyz.

May 22, 2024 • 1h 43min
155: Newsboys Part I: Read All About It
This week, we start our deep dive into the Australian Christian "rock" band and tell our personal connections with their music. Then, we break down their first album.
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