Ep8: David Trotter Interview - Two Former Church Leaders Journey Through Awakening

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Unchurching Podcast

Clint and Rachelle Davis

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2 days ago

Because when it all starts to fall apart, you need to know you’re not alone. And there’s just so much more. We’ve lived the church life for decades across four countries. We served, led, taught, preached, and believed … until it stopped fitting. Unchurching is our honest invitation into the wild, sacred journey beyond religion and Christianity. We’re not here to bash church—but we are here to remember who we are beyond programs, pressure, and performance. These are the raw, real conversations of all the wonder, grief, freedom—and those pivotal “what the heck do I do with Jesus now?” moments.

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Ep8: David Trotter Interview - Two Former Church Leaders Journey Through Awakening

Unchurching Podcast

1 hour 13 minutes 33 seconds

2 months ago

Ep8: David Trotter Interview - Two Former Church Leaders Journey Through Awakening

What happens when church leaders awaken—and choose authenticity over performance?

In this episode of the Unchurching podcast, Clint sits down with David Trotter, former pastor and founder of Awakened magazine, for an honest conversation about life after church leadership and the expansive journey of awakening.

Together, they reflect on leaving behind old belief systems, embracing unconditional love, and discovering the transformative power of curiosity and plant medicine. David shares the struggles many leaders face behind closed doors, the pressure of religious performance, and how healing and freedom begin with authentic conversations.

This dialogue between two former church leaders is an invitation into safety, love, and a broader spirituality—one that goes far beyond the confines of religious structures.

✨ Curiosity is a gift from God.
✨ You can try on new beliefs for a day.
✨ You’re safe, and you’re loved.

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🌀 Unchurching is for the spiritually curious, the deconstructing, and the awakening.

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Discover Awakened Magazine

🕒 Chapters
00:00 – Introduction to Awakening Journeys
02:06 – David Trotter's Transformation from Pastor to Coach
04:34 – The Unraveling of Belief Systems
12:04 – Redefining Calling and Purpose
18:38 – The Journey of Self-Discovery
22:16 – The Struggles of Church Leadership
25:47 – Breaking the Silence: Authentic Conversations
30:32 – Releasing Conditional Love
34:13 – Exploring Plant Medicine and Spirituality
42:40 – The Power of Curiosity in Spiritual Growth
52:49 – Experiencing Unconditional Love
59:52 – Defining God Beyond Religion
01:06:07 – The Impact of COVID on Spiritual Awakening
01:09:46 – Final Thoughts on Safety and Love