Born Again, Again: Life After Christianity

Born Again, Again: Life After Christianity

In this vibrant (and final - at least for now) episode of the Naughty By Nature podcast, Treen talks about reclaiming spirituality after leaving Evangelicalism. Joined by Spiritual Director and Somatic Practitioner Hailey Mitsui, they engage in an honest conversation about how their relationship with the Christian faith evolved. They reflect on what was comfortable and safe about Evangelicalism and what parts of themselves they had to suppress in order to belong. Actor and comedian Jordan Hull, plays God, and taps into themes of polyamory, sharing how embracing one's true identity can lead to spiritual freedom. Hailey discusses how the Indigenous wisdom tradition of Christianity was co-opted by empire, and shares her intention to try and heal the harm it has done. Together, the three of them explore the duality of grief and liberation that accompanies spiritual development and the need to foster communities that acknowledge and embrace the whole person. With laughter, vulnerability, and a spirit of curiosity, Episode 7 invites us to reexamine our beliefs, especially the Christian ones. Treen and Hailey emphasize the importance of integrating all aspects of the self in a journey toward wholeness. To join us on this hilarious ride, follow us here as well as on Instagram @nxnpod [https://www.instagram.com/nxnpod/] for more goodies! You can follow Hailey Mitsui on Instagram @haileymitsui [https://www.instagram.com/haileymitsui/].  You can follow Jordan Hull on Instagram @jordanehull [https://www.instagram.com/jordanehull/]. Join our naughty community by signing up for our mailing list. Go to https://www.treentreen.com [https://www.treentreen.com] /  Naughty by Nature / wait for the pop up and enter your email address. Produced by:  https://www.rainbowcreative.co [https://www.rainbowcreative.co/] https://www.verna.studio [https://www.verna.studio/] https://www.treentreen.com [https://www.treentreen.com/] 00:00 Introduction to Naughty By Nature 00:19 Meet God and their Polycule 01:48 Guest Introduction: Hailey Mitsui 02:49 Deconstructing Our Evangelical Roots 04:14 Exploring Conditional Belonging in Evangelicalism 06:18 The Decline of Evangelicalism 09:22 Hailey's Religious Journey 15:59 Treen's Religious Journey 27:02 Intuition and Identity in Evangelicalism 31:05 Intuition and God Gives a Thumbs Up 31:40 Changing Perspectives and Parenting 33:10 Evangelical Transformation 34:24 Reconstructing Identity 35:20 Belonging and Community 36:15 Comedy and Faith 47:35 200 Years Into the Future of Religion 52:45 Conclusion and Guest Information

God As She

In Episode 6 of the Naughty By Nature podcast, our host, Treen, unpacks the complexities of feminine identity within Christianity alongside Christina Tasooji, a women’s leadership coach and writer. Together, they discuss the limiting religious stories that shaped their views of women and explore how the absence of feminine representation in the church impacted their development and confidence. This episode features Shahbano Farid, who plays God, bringing a fresh perspective on how women are regarded in Islam. Her insights serve as a powerful balm for both Treen and Christina. Together, they dig into the importance of reclaiming influential female figures like Mary Magdalene and Lilith who challenge the traditional narratives that have long oppressed the feminine. Christina reflects on her journey to reconnect with the divine feminine, highlighting how embracing her body's rhythms and wisdom played a vital role in her spiritual awakening. They both emphasize the revolutionary potential of the divine feminine as a source of life and creation, advocating for a spiritual landscape where both masculine and feminine energies can coexist and thrive. Filled with humor, vulnerability, and lasting spiritual insights, this episode invites you to reexamine your perceptions of femininity, identity, and spirituality. It’s a heartfelt call to embrace the wholeness of the divine, reclaim and perhaps change the narrative you grew up with, and to honor the sacredness of both the masculine and feminine within us all! To join us on this hilarious ride, follow us here as well as on Instagram @nxnpod for more goodies! You can follow Christina Tasooji on Instagram @christina_angelique [https://www.instagram.com/christina_angelique/]. You can follow Shahbano Farid on Instagram @shahbabyy [https://www.instagram.com/shahbabyy/] or watch her sketches on YouTube  @shabslaurelforever6589 [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCxcIvPajCqhiUH-PMOOHk5A]. Join our naughty community by signing up for our mailing list. Go to https://www.treentreen.com [https://www.treentreen.com] /  Naughty by Nature / wait for the pop up and enter your email address. Produced by: https://www.rainbowcreative.co [https://www.rainbowcreative.co] https://www.verna.studio [https://www.verna.studio] https://www.treentreen.com [https://www.treentreen.com] 00:00 Introduction to the Naughty by Nature Podcast 00:34 Meet God and Our Guest Christina Tasooji 03:02 Exploring Feminine Identity in Religion 10:12 Personal Stories and Cultural Reflections 22:57 Awakening to the Divine Feminine 29:25 Exploring Origin Stories and Personal Journeys 30:05 The Significance of Mary Magdalene 31:11 Reclaiming the Divine Feminine 33:51 Spiritual Practices and Menstrual Cycle Awareness 35:24 The Sacredness of Menstruation 37:20 Historical and Cultural Connections 39:22 The Divine Feminine and Jesus 43:45 Balancing Feminine and Masculine Energies 50:01 Personal Relationship with the Divine 54:13 Conclusion and Guest Information

Divorce As Death

In this spirited episode of the Naughty By Nature podcast, Treen gets cozy with therapist, death doula and good friend Caroline Lee to explore the messy, beautiful, and taboo world of Christian divorce. They laugh, cry, and maybe even question their life choices, all while comparing divorce to the dying process. Caroline opens up about getting hitched at the ripe age of nineteen, under the watchful eyes of purity culture and familial expectations, while Treen reflects on what commitment really requires. Together, they unveil the societal stigma surrounding divorce and how it can turn friendships into ghost towns.  With a dousing of humor from guest comedian Raven Daley as God, this episode challenges the myth that enduring unhappiness is somehow virtuous. Instead, they cheer on the glorious messiness of reclaiming your identity post-breakup. So grab your favorite beverage and settle in for a heartfelt chat that’s equal parts hilarious and enlightening, proving that there’s life (and laughter) after love - and maybe even a little divine intervention along the way! To join us on this hilarious ride, follow us here as well as on Instagram @nxnpod [https://www.instagram.com/nxnpod/] for more goodies! You can follow Caroline Lee on Instagram @howcarolinecarolines [https://www.instagram.com/howcarolinecarolines/].  You can follow Raven Daley on Instagram @g1ngerv1dus [https://www.instagram.com/g1ngerv1dus/]. Join our naughty community by signing up for our mailing list. Go to https://www.treentreen.com [https://www.treentreen.com/] /  Naughty by Nature / wait for the pop up and enter your email address. Produced by:  https://www.rainbowcreative.co [https://www.rainbowcreative.co/] https://www.verna.studio [https://www.verna.studio/] https://www.treentreen.com [https://www.treentreen.com/] 00:00 Introduction to the Naughty by Nature Podcast 00:34 Meet God and Lighthearted Banter 01:28 Introducing Caroline Lee and the 'Camino Divorciado' 03:54 Caroline's Marriage and Early Relationship Struggles 06:51 The Stigma of Divorce in Christianity 09:06 Personal Reflections on Divorce 11:11 God's Perspective and Relationship Insights 15:17 Caroline's Divorce Journey 25:31 Opening Up About Divorce 25:54 Christian Judgment and Divorce 27:11 Divorce as Death 27:51 Marriage and Transformation 33:29 The Struggles of a Sexless Marriage 37:05 The Moment of Realization 40:02 The Complexities of Divorce 42:28 Reflections and Moving Forward 50:36 Concluding Thoughts and Farewells

What No One Taught Us About Masturbation

Hold onto your headphones folks! We’re back with an episode that blasts through the taboo topic of female masturbation like a wrecking ball.  Treen rolls out the red carpet for guest Lindsay Branham (environmental psychologist, author, and eco-doula) and for the illustrious Goddess of Masturbation, improvised by Ali Levin. Together, they pry open the Pandora’s box of purity culture to explore why female self-pleasure got a bad rep - swapping both cringeworthy and enlightening tales. They dig deep into how Christian ideologies about our bodies did a number on our capacity to self-regulate, co-regulate and connect. This episode isn't just about finding your buttons and how to press them; it's a declaration for why rewiring our connection to ourselves – and consequently to each other and the earth – is important. From reclaiming our erogenous zones to eco-eroticism, Treen and her pals paint a vivid picture: when you're out of touch (literally), you're cast from your own anchor. Religious dogma didn't just take the 'fun' out of 'fundamentalism'; it may have unplugged us from our humanity. So tune in, drop those inhibitions like they're hot, and let's embark on this quest to reclaim all of ourselves.  Ready to amplify your pleasure journey? Dive into some magical vibrators from Lelo that lit up Treen’s world! Use her affiliate code here [https://www.lelo.com/sona-2-cruise?affnid=HOF&utm_source=aff_Naughty+by+Nature_6180&utm_medium=HassOffer_cps&utm_content=LL+-+VIP&utm_campaign=HassOfferAffiliate2LL+-+VIP&transaction_id=1026173801ba4276f2aa32e84a77b1&utm_term=] and here [https://www.lelo.com/sila-cruise?affnid=HOF&utm_source=aff_Naughty+by+Nature_6180&utm_medium=HassOffer_cps&utm_content=LL+-+VIP&utm_campaign=HassOfferAffiliate2LL+-+VIP&transaction_id=1026173801ba4276f2aa32e84a77b1&utm_term=] for your own dose of joy.  To join us on this hilarious ride, follow us here as well as on Instagram @nxnpod for more goodies! You can follow Lindsay Branham on Instagram @lindsaylaurenne [https://www.instagram.com/lindsaylaurenne/] and subscribe to her Substack at https://lindsaybranham.substack.com/ [https://lindsaybranham.substack.com/].  You can follow Ali Levin on Instagram @alilevinhere [https://www.instagram.com/alilevinhere/]. Join our naughty community by signing up for our mailing list. Go to https://www.treentreen.com [https://www.treentreen.com/] /  Naughty by Nature / wait for the pop up and enter your email address. Produced by:  https://www.rainbowcreative.co [https://www.rainbowcreative.co/] https://www.verna.studio [https://www.verna.studio/] https://www.treentreen.com [https://www.treentreen.com/] 00:00 Welcome to Naughty by Nature 00:34 Introducing the Goddess of Masturbation 01:14 A Journey of Self-Pleasure 02:01 Meet Today's Special Guest - Treen’s Bestie Lindsay 02:36 When Lindsay Bought Treen Her First Vibrator 05:20 Christian Roots and Sexual Repression 07:07 The Impact of Purity Culture on Our Bodies 19:08 Deconstructing Christianity 26:06 The Emotional Struggles of Men 26:46 The Catholic Church and Sexuality 28:11 The Impact of Shame on Sexuality 30:11 Exploring Eco-Sexuality 37:07 Reclaiming Self-Pleasure 48:03 The Sacredness of Nature and Its Connection to Pleasure 49:48 Rapid Fire Facts About the History of Masturbation 52:16 Final Thoughts and Guest Information

Leaving Religion to Find God

In Episode 3 of the Naughty by Nature podcast, Treen and Michael Gungor, musician and host of The Liturgist Podcast, breach the taboo topic (in Christian circles) of ‘Deconstruction’. Matched with John Itiola, a comedian who plays an overworked and underappreciated version of ‘God’, this trio divulges the challenges that come from questioning Christian constructs. Non-Christians might wonder, why is it so hard to leave Evangelicalism? This episode addresses the plethora of fears and beliefs that come with saying goodbye to the Christian church. Treen and Michael discuss the unique hang ups in their deconstruction journeys, the power of mystical experiences and both the chaos and freedom that ensued. They get real, raw, and giggle…a lot! To join us on this hilarious ride, follow us here as well as on Instagram @nxnpod [https://www.instagram.com/nxnpod/] for more goodies! You can follow Michael Gungor on Instagram @michaelgungor [https://www.instagram.com/michaelgungor/]. You can follow John Itiola on Instagram @wordsplayed [https://www.instagram.com/wordsplayed/].  Join our naughty community by signing up for our mailing list. Go to https://www.treentreen.com [https://www.treentreen.com/] /  Naughty by Nature / wait for the pop up and enter your email address. Produced by:  * https://www.rainbowcreative.co [https://www.rainbowcreative.co/] * https://www.verna.studio [https://www.verna.studio/] * https://www.treentreen.com [https://www.treentreen.com/] 00:00 Welcome to the Naughty by Nature Podcast 00:39 Meet God and God’s “most favorite” son, Michael Gungor 01:59 The Journey of Deconstruction 05:14 Defining Deconstruction 09:28 A Moment of Surrender 18:08 Mystical Experiences and Support 22:55 The Role of Shame and Fear 24:48 Clearing the Air with God: A Holy Moment 25:47 Deconstructing Spiritual Warfare and Fear: The Mark of the Beast 28:32 Taboo Topics: Masturbation, Polyamory, and Other Deities 30:08 Reclaiming Faith: A New Perspective on God 32:08 Stages of Deconstruction: A Humorous Take 33:49 Questions Every Believer Encounters 36:08 Reclaiming Christianity: Integrating the Past 40:16 Final Thoughts and Farewells