Finding My Religion

Don Phelps: Finale

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2066576/open_sms] In the final episode of Season 3, we flip the script. My dad takes the mic to ask me the tough questions — the ones I’ve been dodging or quietly wrestling with since this project began. From growing up in the church to breaking away from its framework, from fearing hell to finding peace in uncertainty, this conversation is raw, reflective, and maybe even healing. We talk about what it means to be agnostic, how parenting shifts our spiritual lens, and why it's okay — even freeing — to not have all the answers. Thank you for listening, for sharing, and for allowing space for conversations that rarely happen out loud. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2066576/support] https://linktr.ee/findingmyreligion https://www.findingmyreligionpod.com myles@findingmyreligionpod.com

Don Phelps: Don't Pigeonhole Yourself

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2066576/open_sms] In this episode, I talk with my dad about where he is today—years after stepping away from the church, years into recovery, and miles into a quieter, more mindful life. What started as a story about leaving religion has become something much more honest: learning how to live with uncertainty, how to be at peace in the present, and how to show up for the people we love. We talk about Buddhism, AA, the fear of change, and why it’s okay to not have all the answers anymore. It’s a conversation about real transformation—not overnight, not dramatic—but slow, steady, and deeply human. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2066576/support] https://linktr.ee/findingmyreligion https://www.findingmyreligionpod.com myles@findingmyreligionpod.com

Bonus Episode: Conversations Around the Campfire

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2066576/open_sms] On a quiet night around the campfire during a family camping trip, I sit down with my wife, sister, brother-in-law, and dad for an honest, unfiltered conversation about the podcast—and the personal truths it’s brought to light. Together, they unpack some of the most surprising revelations from the series, including: * How Myles’ sister had no idea her parents came from different religious backgrounds * The family’s reaction to learning Don once preached while intoxicated * Their mother’s ongoing fear that her children might end up in hell * Don’s admission that he purposely avoided preaching about homosexuality * And the troubling teaching methods they all remember from their former church As the conversation unfolds, it evolves into something bigger—a reflection on how their family has changed, how their faith has shifted, and what it means to question authority and religious certainty. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the show—it helps others find it. Have a question or guest idea? Reach out to Myles at myles@findingmyreligionpod.com or find us on social by searching “Finding My Religion Podcast.” Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2066576/support] https://linktr.ee/findingmyreligion https://www.findingmyreligionpod.com myles@findingmyreligionpod.com

Don Phelps: Faith Unraveling

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2066576/open_sms] In this episode, Myles and his dad Don continue their open and honest discussion about Don's faith journey. After leaving the ministry, Don struggled to find meaning and purpose, as his identity had been so wrapped up in being a pastor. He discusses how he gradually started to question his conservative Christian beliefs, as he was exposed to more scientific perspectives that contradicted his theological training. This led Don to eventually move away from identifying as a Christian, and explore more Buddhist principles as a way of finding fulfillment and meaning in his life. The episode explores Don's internal process of losing his firm Christian doctrine, and how he has found comfort in a more fluid, principle-based approach to spirituality. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2066576/support] https://linktr.ee/findingmyreligion https://www.findingmyreligionpod.com myles@findingmyreligionpod.com

Don Phelps: The Fire

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2066576/open_sms] In episode four, we talk to my dad about a pivotal moment in his life as a pastor: his church burning to the ground. This moment sparked a fundamental change in his life, his faith, and his career.  If you are someone you know is struggling with addition, please visit the Treatment Atlas Foundation: https://treatmentatlas.org/ [https://treatmentatlas.org/] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2066576/support] https://linktr.ee/findingmyreligion https://www.findingmyreligionpod.com myles@findingmyreligionpod.com