Send us a text Don't make it weird! If you’re not already following Britt Hartley, you’re seriously missing out. She’s like a bad ass gps for finding your way through the spiritual world without running into all the outdated and patriarchal bullshit that is brewing in most organized religious institutions. Britt shows us how to capture all the good stuff like meaning, ritual, awe, and community without the creepy myths or mandatory doctrine that usually come with it. Why can’t we build ...

Send us a text Content Warning - Brief mention of murder, suicide, child abuse and SA If you or a loved one needs mental health resources, please dial 211 or visit 211.org Whether it be telling the story of being born into the infamous Children of God cult, breaking through barriers in the United States Army, or knitting a dress while teaching us how to combat fascism, Daniella Mestyanek Young (aka Knitting Cult Lady) manages to do these things with a strength and tenacity that can only...

Send us a text Back in our day, crunchy people were liberals that smelled like patchouli and wore birkenstocks. When did republican moms in prairie dresses and maga hats take over?? Weird. In this episode, we’re diving headfirst into the (greased with beef tallow) crunchy-to-alt right pipeline: Autism, Tylenol, MLM cults, bad science, and really bad RFK Jr. impressions. So join us! Let’s laugh so we don’t cry, under the most brainworm-ey administration in history. Support the show https...

Send us a text Today our anonymous guest Jezebel shares her story of growing up with Pentecostal Oneness: a fringe sect of the Pentecostal church where the teachings on "spiritual connections" (aka church sanctioned marital affairs) started with dance and prayer partners and ended with "adultery is totally fine as long as you don't spill your seed in them!" Luckily Jezebel's family left that church early on, but her story continues with an upbringing of strict evangelicalism complete wi...

Send us a text It's the most wonderful time of the year! No, not Christmas silly... It's the Rapture! And it's definitely, totally, actually, happening this time. For real. (The other hundred times it was supposed to come were just like... God's version of a fire drill, to get you ready of course!) So come on white Jesus, stop being a bum baby daddy and come get your kids already! (We are tired of them) Support the show https://linktr.ee/girlsgonegodless

Send us a text In this episode we get to sit down with the incredibly talented Callie Crofts! Singer, songwriter, and bassist of Die Shiny: An edgy and outspoken electro pop group with dreamy synths and a core of queerness, activism, and religious deconstruction. From a devout mormon upbringing to embracing their queer identity, Callie shares with us the complexities of faith, loss, and self discovery and how she found her true voice and happiness outside of what patriarchal religion told her...

Send us a text Brittany Tribulski takes us on a world tour of her spiritual resume: Mormonism, Scientology, Buddhism, and Ouija boards... oh my! We get to hear her sincere and wild journey through religion and how she came out the other side: happier, gayer, and fiercer than ever! ***Content warning for our listeners: At the 27 minute mark of this episode, there is mention of suicide. It is also very quickly mentioned again a couple of times after this point ( albeit briefly, with no sp...

Send us a text In this episode, we sit down with Cassie Flynn to hear her deconstruction story! After finding initial comfort in a Quaker community, her shift to evangelicalism brought both spiritual highs and disillusionment. An internship at a mega church exposed her to manipulative teachings, eventually prompting her to leave the church altogether. Cassie opens up about her struggles with addiction, mental health, and the grief of losing her parents—all of which sparked a profound shift in...

Send us a text In this episode we are having a Godless crossover! Girls Gone Godless meets the Godless Guide (as he goes by on tiktok), John Telyea! We get to hear his incredible journey from growing up deeply religious and eventually becoming a pastor of over 10 years (with a master's in divinity!) to where he is now, a hilarious anti-theist educator and humanist hospice chaplain! Support the show https://linktr.ee/girlsgonegodless

Send us a text Our unholy trinity of hosts sit down for an unstructured and unhinged conversation about the ridiculous stories in the bible. That's it! Noah's Ark? Jonah and the whale? David and his trusty bag of 200 foreskins? Weird, dude. Support the show https://linktr.ee/girlsgonegodless

Send us a text L.J. Ferguson, a secular author shares her story from a deeply religious upbringing and her path to Pentecostalism, and then eventually- atheism! Lisa discusses her challenging early life experiences, the indoctrination she faced, and what life experiences helped shape who she is and how she discovered the flaws in religion. We delve into the challenges of parenting in a secular way, the journey of self-discovery through writing, and the advocacy for science and education! ...

Send us a text In this episode one of our hosts' Mom- Jackie, shares her journey of healing from trauma, her experiences growing up in a large Mormon family, and the impact of high-demand religion on mental health. We learn about her rebellion against the beliefs instilled in her, the importance of self-empowerment, and her current spiritual beliefs that transcend traditional religion. Jackie emphasizes the significance of sharing trauma to foster connection and healing, and how to unapologet...

Send us a text In this episode, Mica Ringo (ze/zir) star of "Shiny Happy People: A Teenage Holy War" (streaming on prime now!) sits down with us godless girls to delve more into zir story of leaving a mega cult behind and epicly taking it down with them. We get to hear about the harrowing experiences within the cult, detailing the daily life, the exhaustion from overwork, and the psychological control exerted over these indoctrinated and abused children that were taken advantage of by "...

Send us a text In this episode of Girls Gone Godless, these unfiltered friends delve into the complex and culty world of Christian Nationalism in America. They explore its historical roots (Surprise surprise it's the White Puritan's fault again?!) and discuss how these ideologies have evolved over time and into the political force it is today. The conversation highlights the intertwinings of religion, racism, politics, the rise of the Christian right, and why is it okay for Republicans to get...

Send us a text In this episode, Alia shares her profound journey from growing up in one religion to converting to Mormonism and eventually leaving the faith. She discusses the community and support she found within the church, the strange practices such as baptisms for the dead, and the challenges faced by women in the church. Alia also addresses her experiences with race, her exploration of sexuality, and the pivotal moments that led her to question her beliefs. Through her story, listeners ...

Send us a text Welcome to the very first episode ever of Girls Gone Godless. Alia, Christina and Noë are an unholy trinity of friends who are here to unravel the threads that organized religion has intertwined into society. In the inaugural episode, the hosts discuss their diverse backgrounds and experiences with religion, the challenges of leaving faith, and the importance of community in their journeys. They share comedic (and occasionally inappropriate) personal anecdotes, explore the inte...