
Honoring the Journey
Life is a journey, and we’re all walking our own unique path. But every now and then, we get the chance to step onto someone else’s path, to see the world from their perspective, and to learn from their experiences. That’s what we do here on Honoring the Journey. We walk alongside others, explore their stories, and then step back onto our own path—hopefully with new insights, deeper understanding, and a broader perspective for the journey ahead. Honoring the Journey is hosted by Leslie Nease, a former Christian Radio Host, Speaker & Writer and Contestant on Survivor China known as "Sister Christian". Leslie has since deconstructed her Evangelical beliefs, but is still deeply connected to God and is seeking to understand faith from every perspective. Let's journey together!
Latest episodes

Apr 29, 2024 • 1h 3min
Deconstructing Hell: Honoring Chad Bahl's Journey
Today we tackle the very hot topic (no pun intended) of the doctrine of Hell. Chad Bahl is a theologian, a writer, and a guy who was never afraid to ask the tough questions. Chad openly and honestly shares his deconstruction journey and his desire to connect with God on a deeper level, and it also gives incredible insights into the things he discovered on his journey of deconstructing the doctrine of hell. If you have ever questioned this doctrine, this episode is definitely for you!Chad's book, Deconstructing Hell, can be found here.You can find Chad online on Facebook and Instagram.He is studying Open and Relational Theology through Northwind Theological Seminary, where he is working toward his Master's Degree. If you'd like to join Leslie at Theology Beer Camp, make sure you get your tickets! The fun is October 17-19, 2024. You can use the code JOURNEY2024 and get $25 the registration fee!! Here is the link to register!
Honoring the Journey is hosted, produced and edited by Leslie Nease and the artwork for the show is also created by Leslie Nease.Want to get updates/announcements and a FREE Deconstruction Journaling Prompt PDF? Sign up for Leslie's Monthly Newsletter! You can do that HERE.Pick up Leslie's new book, Honoring the Journey: The Deconstruction of Sister Christian here.Interested in working with Leslie as your Life/Faith Transitions Coach? Check out her website and learn more about what she offers! https://www.leslieneasecoaching.comIf you'd like to be a part of the Honoring the Journey Team as a Patreon Supporter, please check it out at this link!Would you like to leave a voicemail for Leslie? Click here!If you are looking for community as you deconstruct or just a place to go and enjoy the company of people who are seekers, learners and who are looking to connect with the Divine without religious baggage, please join the Private Facebook Community! Leslie is very passionate about connection and community, so if that sounds like you, please come join us!https://growx.podkite.com/https/PKricy1col/

Apr 22, 2024 • 1h 15min
Honoring Angela Herrington's Journey: Deconstructing Your Faith Without Losing Yourself
Angela Herrington joins us to share her journey from Evangelicalism to now Author and Deconstruction Coach. Her kind heart and desire to help others through the difficult journey of deconstruction shows up in everything she does. In this episode, she chats about her own, personal journey and shares deep insights into things she has learned along the way. You are gonna love her!Angela can be found at www.angelajherrington.com. She offers deconstruction coaching and is an author, writer and speaker. Her latest book, Deconstructing Your Faith without Losing Yourself is now available on Amazon here. *********Are you looking for community in a safe space as you deconstruct or experience a shift in your faith? Leslie is now offering a 6-week Group Coaching/Support Group called Religious Rehab! It all starts May 15, 2024! Find out how to register HERE!Want to join Leslie at Theology Beer Camp? She'd love to connect with you there! The fun starts October 17-19 in Denver, CO! When you register, use the code JOURNEY2024 (all caps, so spaces!) and you'll get $25 off the registration fee! Here is all the info for you: THEOLOGY BEER CAMP.
Honoring the Journey is hosted, produced and edited by Leslie Nease and the artwork for the show is also created by Leslie Nease.Want to get updates/announcements and a FREE Deconstruction Journaling Prompt PDF? Sign up for Leslie's Monthly Newsletter! You can do that HERE.Pick up Leslie's new book, Honoring the Journey: The Deconstruction of Sister Christian here.Interested in working with Leslie as your Life/Faith Transitions Coach? Check out her website and learn more about what she offers! https://www.leslieneasecoaching.comIf you'd like to be a part of the Honoring the Journey Team as a Patreon Supporter, please check it out at this link!Would you like to leave a voicemail for Leslie? Click here!If you are looking for community as you deconstruct or just a place to go and enjoy the company of people who are seekers, learners and who are looking to connect with the Divine without religious baggage, please join the Private Facebook Community! Leslie is very passionate about connection and community, so if that sounds like you, please come join us!https://growx.podkite.com/https/PKricy1col/

Apr 1, 2024 • 1h 19min
Honoring Rachel Wunderli's Journey: Deconstructing Mormonism & Evangelicalism
This is the final episode of Season 1! We will be back with more awesome content on April 22, 2024!You can find and follow Rachel Wunderli on TikTok and Instagram. She is working on a podcast that will be out soon! Once it goes live, I will make sure you know all about it.If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, please reach out and dial 988, the National Suicide Hotline.
Honoring the Journey is hosted, produced and edited by Leslie Nease and the artwork for the show is also created by Leslie Nease.Want to get updates/announcements and a FREE Deconstruction Journaling Prompt PDF? Sign up for Leslie's Monthly Newsletter! You can do that HERE.Pick up Leslie's new book, Honoring the Journey: The Deconstruction of Sister Christian here.Interested in working with Leslie as your Life/Faith Transitions Coach? Check out her website and learn more about what she offers! https://www.leslieneasecoaching.comIf you'd like to be a part of the Honoring the Journey Team as a Patreon Supporter, please check it out at this link!Would you like to leave a voicemail for Leslie? Click here!If you are looking for community as you deconstruct or just a place to go and enjoy the company of people who are seekers, learners and who are looking to connect with the Divine without religious baggage, please join the Private Facebook Community! Leslie is very passionate about connection and community, so if that sounds like you, please come join us!https://growx.podkite.com/https/PKricy1col/

Mar 25, 2024 • 1h 23min
Honoring Heather Hamilton's Journey: Returning to Eden
Heather's book, Returning to Eden reexamines the Bible stories of childhood and opens them up as symbolic maps into the inner world. Stories like Jonah and the Whale, the Parting of the Red Sea, Noah's Ark, and the Virgin Birth are illuminated with penetrating depth and intellectual integrity. Faith is no longer a white-knuckled grip on implausible beliefs, but a relaxation into a deep inner knowing.You may be surprised to find yourself reinvigorated and enlightened by stories you thought you knew inside and out. Returning to Eden has the potential to cultivate a renaissance of wonder and curiosity for anyone from the most seasoned Christians to the most committed atheists, and everyone in between.To learn more about Heather and her journey, please visit her website: www.returningtoeden.com.
Honoring the Journey is hosted, produced and edited by Leslie Nease and the artwork for the show is also created by Leslie Nease.Want to get updates/announcements and a FREE Deconstruction Journaling Prompt PDF? Sign up for Leslie's Monthly Newsletter! You can do that HERE.Pick up Leslie's new book, Honoring the Journey: The Deconstruction of Sister Christian here.Interested in working with Leslie as your Life/Faith Transitions Coach? Check out her website and learn more about what she offers! https://www.leslieneasecoaching.comIf you'd like to be a part of the Honoring the Journey Team as a Patreon Supporter, please check it out at this link!Would you like to leave a voicemail for Leslie? Click here!If you are looking for community as you deconstruct or just a place to go and enjoy the company of people who are seekers, learners and who are looking to connect with the Divine without religious baggage, please join the Private Facebook Community! Leslie is very passionate about connection and community, so if that sounds like you, please come join us!https://growx.podkite.com/https/PKricy1col/

Mar 18, 2024 • 1h 19min
Omar Zaheer from Survivor 42 Discusses His Life Journey
Omar Zaheer was a contestant on Survivor 42 in the fall of 2022. You can find his season on Paramount Plus!Omar is on Twitter and Instagram, if you'd like to follow him!
Honoring the Journey is hosted, produced and edited by Leslie Nease and the artwork for the show is also created by Leslie Nease.Want to get updates/announcements and a FREE Deconstruction Journaling Prompt PDF? Sign up for Leslie's Monthly Newsletter! You can do that HERE.Pick up Leslie's new book, Honoring the Journey: The Deconstruction of Sister Christian here.Interested in working with Leslie as your Life/Faith Transitions Coach? Check out her website and learn more about what she offers! https://www.leslieneasecoaching.comIf you'd like to be a part of the Honoring the Journey Team as a Patreon Supporter, please check it out at this link!Would you like to leave a voicemail for Leslie? Click here!If you are looking for community as you deconstruct or just a place to go and enjoy the company of people who are seekers, learners and who are looking to connect with the Divine without religious baggage, please join the Private Facebook Community! Leslie is very passionate about connection and community, so if that sounds like you, please come join us!https://growx.podkite.com/https/PKricy1col/

Mar 11, 2024 • 57min
Honoring Jonathan Foster's Journey: Indigo: The Color of Grief
Here is where you can find Jonathan online:web: jonathanfosteronline.comfb: jonathan fostersubstack: jonathan_fostertiktok: jonathanunderscorefosterpodcast: jonathan_fosterbook: Indigo: The Color of Grief on Amazon
Honoring the Journey is hosted, produced and edited by Leslie Nease and the artwork for the show is also created by Leslie Nease.Want to get updates/announcements and a FREE Deconstruction Journaling Prompt PDF? Sign up for Leslie's Monthly Newsletter! You can do that HERE.Pick up Leslie's new book, Honoring the Journey: The Deconstruction of Sister Christian here.Interested in working with Leslie as your Life/Faith Transitions Coach? Check out her website and learn more about what she offers! https://www.leslieneasecoaching.comIf you'd like to be a part of the Honoring the Journey Team as a Patreon Supporter, please check it out at this link!Would you like to leave a voicemail for Leslie? Click here!If you are looking for community as you deconstruct or just a place to go and enjoy the company of people who are seekers, learners and who are looking to connect with the Divine without religious baggage, please join the Private Facebook Community! Leslie is very passionate about connection and community, so if that sounds like you, please come join us!https://growx.podkite.com/https/PKricy1col/

Mar 4, 2024 • 56min
Honoring Lizz Enns Petters' Journey/Deconstruction & Mental Health
Want to know more about our guest today? Find out more here!Find Lizz online at her website, www.elizabethpetters.com. She's also on Facebook and Instagram!You can find her posting on her Deconstructing Mamas Instagram Page, as well. And the website of the podcast is here!Thanks so much for joining us, Lizz!
Honoring the Journey is hosted, produced and edited by Leslie Nease and the artwork for the show is also created by Leslie Nease.Want to get updates/announcements and a FREE Deconstruction Journaling Prompt PDF? Sign up for Leslie's Monthly Newsletter! You can do that HERE.Pick up Leslie's new book, Honoring the Journey: The Deconstruction of Sister Christian here.Interested in working with Leslie as your Life/Faith Transitions Coach? Check out her website and learn more about what she offers! https://www.leslieneasecoaching.comIf you'd like to be a part of the Honoring the Journey Team as a Patreon Supporter, please check it out at this link!Would you like to leave a voicemail for Leslie? Click here!If you are looking for community as you deconstruct or just a place to go and enjoy the company of people who are seekers, learners and who are looking to connect with the Divine without religious baggage, please join the Private Facebook Community! Leslie is very passionate about connection and community, so if that sounds like you, please come join us!https://growx.podkite.com/https/PKricy1col/

Feb 26, 2024 • 1h
Honoring Jim Palmer's Journey
You can find Jim Palmer online at these links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jimpalmerauthor/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimpalmer_12/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jimpalmerauthorWebsite: https://www.jimpalmerauthor.comSubstack: https://www.jimpalmerauthor.substack.comFind his books on Amazon!
Honoring the Journey is hosted, produced and edited by Leslie Nease and the artwork for the show is also created by Leslie Nease.Want to get updates/announcements and a FREE Deconstruction Journaling Prompt PDF? Sign up for Leslie's Monthly Newsletter! You can do that HERE.Pick up Leslie's new book, Honoring the Journey: The Deconstruction of Sister Christian here.Interested in working with Leslie as your Life/Faith Transitions Coach? Check out her website and learn more about what she offers! https://www.leslieneasecoaching.comIf you'd like to be a part of the Honoring the Journey Team as a Patreon Supporter, please check it out at this link!Would you like to leave a voicemail for Leslie? Click here!If you are looking for community as you deconstruct or just a place to go and enjoy the company of people who are seekers, learners and who are looking to connect with the Divine without religious baggage, please join the Private Facebook Community! Leslie is very passionate about connection and community, so if that sounds like you, please come join us!https://growx.podkite.com/https/PKricy1col/

Feb 19, 2024 • 1h 7min
Honoring Esther Goetz from Deconstructing Mamas' Journey
You can hear more from Esther on her podcast where she co-hosts with Lizz Enns Petters. Deconstructing Mamas is available where podcasts are found, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify and iHeart.You can also find Esther on the Deconstructing Mamas Instagram Page. There is also a private Facebook Page for Deconstructing Mamas that you can join through their Patreon.Esther is also on Instagram as MomsofBigs and EsthertheDollyMamaYou can find out more about all Esther offers on her website at www.estherjoygoetz.com.Thank you, Esther, for sharing your journey with us today!
Honoring the Journey is hosted, produced and edited by Leslie Nease and the artwork for the show is also created by Leslie Nease.Want to get updates/announcements and a FREE Deconstruction Journaling Prompt PDF? Sign up for Leslie's Monthly Newsletter! You can do that HERE.Pick up Leslie's new book, Honoring the Journey: The Deconstruction of Sister Christian here.Interested in working with Leslie as your Life/Faith Transitions Coach? Check out her website and learn more about what she offers! https://www.leslieneasecoaching.comIf you'd like to be a part of the Honoring the Journey Team as a Patreon Supporter, please check it out at this link!Would you like to leave a voicemail for Leslie? Click here!If you are looking for community as you deconstruct or just a place to go and enjoy the company of people who are seekers, learners and who are looking to connect with the Divine without religious baggage, please join the Private Facebook Community! Leslie is very passionate about connection and community, so if that sounds like you, please come join us!https://growx.podkite.com/https/PKricy1col/

Feb 12, 2024 • 55min
The Apology Tour
Leslie and Karen are two new friends who are getting to know each other as they record thier podcast together. Today's episode is an awesome conversation about the things they used to journal about and the way they felt about themselves when they were steeped in American Evangelicalism. Both ladies are deconstructing their faith and beliefs, but are still trying to cling to Jesus in the process. While preparing for today's episode, they both realized that they needed to extend grace to someone very, very important in their lives...Find out more about Leslie's Coaching at https://www.leslieneasecoaching.comFind out more about Karen at https://www.karenruthshock.com
Honoring the Journey is hosted, produced and edited by Leslie Nease and the artwork for the show is also created by Leslie Nease.Want to get updates/announcements and a FREE Deconstruction Journaling Prompt PDF? Sign up for Leslie's Monthly Newsletter! You can do that HERE.Pick up Leslie's new book, Honoring the Journey: The Deconstruction of Sister Christian here.Interested in working with Leslie as your Life/Faith Transitions Coach? Check out her website and learn more about what she offers! https://www.leslieneasecoaching.comIf you'd like to be a part of the Honoring the Journey Team as a Patreon Supporter, please check it out at this link!Would you like to leave a voicemail for Leslie? Click here!If you are looking for community as you deconstruct or just a place to go and enjoy the company of people who are seekers, learners and who are looking to connect with the Divine without religious baggage, please join the Private Facebook Community! Leslie is very passionate about connection and community, so if that sounds like you, please come join us!https://growx.podkite.com/https/PKricy1col/