4 - Defining Deconstruction

5 - Good Friday, Politics, and Shame

In this episode, Crystal and Jon discuss the concept of Good Friday, the implications of the shame and guilt that's showcased in evangelical christianity, and the nature of shame.  Please rate and review us on whatever platform you listen!

4 - Defining Deconstruction

In this episode, Rev. Jon MacDonald and Crystal discuss deconstruction, and how they define it. They also discuss the loss of community that can result from asking questions in churches, and what it means for unconditional love. If you've ever been to a church with a "You belong here" banner, you'll want to listen to this one. Follow the podcast at @thankgodfortherapypod

3 - My Identity Isn't An Opinion

In this episode, Crystal interviews Moriah Conant, a PsyD student at Fuller Graduate School of Psychology. She discusses her own experience as a client, as well as what it's like as a queer clinician to be able to empathize with those she serves.  Find Moriah at @mconantpsychology [https://www.instagram.com/mconantpsychology/] Find Crystal at @crystalabritt Follow the podcast @thankgodfortherapypod Music by penguinmusic [/users/penguinmusic-24940186/?tab=audio&utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=audio&utm_content=12641] from Pixabay [https://pixabay.com/music/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=12641]

2 - Mars Hill and Church Safety

In this episode, Crystal talks with Reverend Jon MacDonald, about Mars Hill Church, emotional safety within the church, and some of Crystal's experience at an unnamed christian university.

1 - G is for Gnosticism

In this episode, Crystal talks with Jon MacDonald, the pastor of Restoration Covenant Church in Redlands, CA about gnosticism. They discuss why this concept can be harmful to a person's identity, and to how they relate to their community.