Holy Ghosting
by Meg & Sarai
Latest episode
You Get To Have That: On Reclaiming Our Selves from Purity Culture
You Get To Have That: On Reclaiming Our Selves from Purity Culture
About this podcast
Meg, Sarai & friends - a bunch of former church kids who came of age in 80s and 90s American Evangelicalism - are Holy Ghosting.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 72 episodes
- You Get To Have That: On Reclaiming Our Selves from Purity Culture · 52 minJoin Sarai and Meg as they discuss the lasting impact of purity culture on our bodies, sexuality, and sense of self. From shame-filled messages like “sex is bad, and your body is…
- Jesus as a Marketing Campaign: The Branding of White Christian Nationalism with Dr. Mara Einstein · 53 min · Season 5 Episode 9In this episode, Meg sits down with Dr. Mara Einstein, professor of media studies and author of the new book Hoodwinked, to dissect the billion-dollar “He Gets Us” campaign and…
- From Quiet Time to Loud Self: Liz Boltz-Ranfeld on Reclaiming Spiritual Writing · 34 min · Season 5 Episode 8In this episode, we sit down with Liz Boltz-Ranfeld to talk about what happens when we take back the pen. For so many of us, writing was once locked inside the rigid frame of…
- We came to CULT slay! With Mica Ringo · 44 min · Season 5 Episode 7This week, Meg and Sarai sit down with Cult Slayer, Mica Ringo, whose Recovering Alumni blog played a key role in exposing the abuses of Teen Mania Ministries and giving…
- Resist Through Art: Comics as a Canvas for Change with Andrea Gilroy · 40 min · Season 5 Episode 6In an era where voices are silenced, and stories are censored, embracing and supporting spaces that offer uncensored narratives is more crucial than ever. • Artistic Resistance…
- Everyday Acts of Rebellion with Brit Koch · 43 min · Season 5 Episode 5In today's empowering episode, we're joined by wellness guide and advocate Brit Koch, who introduces us to the transformative concept of rest as a form of resistance plus 49…
- The Strength of Us: How Community Shapes Our Resilience · 9 min · Season 5 Episode 4Today, let's talk about something close to our hearts -- community, growth, and the gritty reality of dealing with societal issues. In today's world, where chaos often seems to…
- Election Tensions: Managing Political Anxiety with Dr Laura Anderson · 1 h 0 min · Season 5 Episode 3In this crucial episode, we’re joined by Dr. Laura Anderson to unravel the complex web of religious trauma and its intersection with political turbulence. We're adventuring into…
- I Was Told The Simpsons Were Evil and other silly things with Kevin Garcia · 58 min · Season 5 Episode 2Hey ghosties, since we’re in that wicked season, we thought we would take a stab at sharing some of the things we were told were evil. We welcome Kevin Garcia back to the show…
- Whole Again! Embracing the Body from Separation to Integration · 1 h 10 min · Season 5 Episode 1In this soulful episode of Holy Ghosting, Meg and Sarai delve into the deeply personal journey of embodiment and the common struggle of feeling disconnected from our own…
- We Stan A Woke Queen, Our Love Letter to Amy Grant · 1 h 9 min · Season 4 Episode 14Hi Ghosties! What's your summer been like? Ours were wild! Your hosts, Lindsay, Meg and Sarai start this episode by sharing our summer experiences, personal growth and big news…
- It's Good To Feel Good: The Sexvangelicals Talk Sex & Purity Culture · 1 h 16 min · Season 4 Episode 13Welcome, Ghosties! This episode, "It's Good To Feel Good," brings the amazing duo of Julia and Jeremiah from the Sexvangelicals podcast to talk with Meg & Sarai about the journey…
- We’re here. We’re queer. And we’re finally out! Our Late in Life Queer Stories · 46 min · Season 4 Episode 12Have you ever known some hetero Christian married couple who were together a real long time and then one of them is like, “oops, I’m gay!” and they break up? A lot of us have…
- The Cult of YWAM Pt. 4 Ghostie Stories · 50 min · Season 4 Episode 11Just when you thought your hellacious heroines, Lindsay, Meg & Sarai, couldn't possibly have more to say about YWAM, BAM! A fourth episode! This time, the call is coming from…
- The Cult of YWAM Part 3: Navigating the Seas of Deconstruction with Karen Alea · 1 h 9 min · Season 4 Episode 10Ahoy, Ghosties! Set sail with us on the turbulent waters of YWAM's Mercy Ships as Karen Alea, from the Deconversion Therapy podcast, joins us for a deep-sea adventure into…
- Unveiling Shadows: Challenging Stigmas and Seeking Healing Beyond the Church with Anna Gazmarian · 51 min · Season 4 Episode 9Protect your peace: CW: Suicide, Depression, dark thoughts, religious ocd Anna Gazmarian shares her spiritual and mental health journey with Lindsay and Meg. Get Anna's book…
- The Cult of YWAM Part 2: Meg's Horror Story · 52 min · Season 4 Episode 8Meg opens up about her experiences in YWAM. You don't want to miss this episode in our Youth With A Mission series. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy…
- The Cult of YWAM Part 1 with DL Mayfield · 1 h 10 min · Season 4 Episode 7In this episode, we dive into the not-so-wonderful world of Youth With a Mission, aka YWAM. We chat with our pal (and Lindsay’s sister), D.L. Mayfield about the history and…
- Pure or Lure: How to NOT Cause a Guy to Stumble in Ten Thousand Easy Steps · 1 h 6 min · Season 4 Episode 6In our latest episode we jump into the turbulent waters of gendered messages and purity culture with a critical eye on the Christian advice book, 'For Young Women Only'—or as we…
- Hi, I’m the Problem, It’s Me: Savior Complex & the White Woman Problem (Recap Pt.2) · 1 h 11 min · Season 4 Episode 5What happens when a homeschooled horse girl feels “god put Africa on her heart?” Well. It could be a lot of things. In fact, your own fave Ghostie Hostie, Lindsay, was exactly…
