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Losing Our Religion

A former megachurch pastor leaves religion behind to rid himself of the exclusivity created by its dogmas in order to open himself up to learn from the lives, stories, and experiences of everyone else. To prove we are more alike than we think and we can all get along no matter what we believe. Topics range via guest's experiences growing up in religious homes, where Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Secularism, Judaism, Hinduism, Tao, Heathenism, Satanism, Wicca and all forms of dogmas and ideologies programmed into the mind of a child. What happens when that child becomes an adult? What good things do they hold onto? What things do they lose? Where are they now, and in what ways are they finding the peace that we all desire, with or apart from the religions they were raised with? Losing Our Religion is a wild ride with a community of diverse humans each seeking their desired life away from dogma and exclusivity.
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Now displaying: November, 2018

Losing Our Religion is a hilarious and candid look at religion and culture, with former pastor, now commune living lover of sinners, Zac Gandara.  As he has drinks with former religious freaks, and others he used to shun.  Gays, Anarchists, Queers, Atheists, Transsexuals, Punk Rockers, and the rest of us that are considered rejects on this island of misfit toys.

Nov 29, 2018

Thinking Thursday’s are about critically thinking, breaking out of boxes, and discussing new ways we can live this life together.

When we put faith in our boxes, our systems, our constructs we set ourselves up for the ultimate letdowns. So what is the constant that we can trust?

Thinking Thursday: Thinking Thursday is about learning how to think. We live in a world where people like to tell us what to think, but has anyone taught us how to think? Examining the worlds greatest thinkers is a great place to start. Send us thinkers you'd like us to feature. Call 206-395-5608 and leave us a message. E-Mail us zacg@LosingOurReligion.org or message any of our social pages (links below).

Do You Love the Podcast and Want to Support It? Support the podcast by leaving us a Rating & Review on iTunes or your podcast app. Do your Amazon shopping through our links. Donate to the Podcast. Join the CounterCulture Society and become a Producer through our Patreon.

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This podcast is produced by select producers and created by @ZacGandara & the CounterCulture Society™.

Nov 28, 2018

Part 1 of 3: Little Bear and Tobias are engaged. Little Bear, a Christian and Tobias, a Satanist. Born into a Jewish family Little Bear found peace in Paganism until the Coven went toxic. She's since found a home in Christianity, a partner in Satanism.

MEET LITTLE BEAR

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Music Featured in this Episode: LOR Theme Song by Rat Queen and Manager by Digi G'Alessio.

This podcast is produced by select producers and created by the CounterCulture Society.™

Nov 27, 2018

Trying new things, being around new communities, engaging others outside of your comfort zones can be hard. There's anxiety and often fear that comes with learning about other lifestyles and cultures. Primarily when we were raised to shun different lifestyles than our own, this episode will help you start to embrace the fear and work through it.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

The Ethical Slut, Third Edition: A Practical Guide to Polyamory, Open Relationships, and Other Freedoms in Sex and Love

Monday Meltdown is Our Weekly Chat with Each Other: Your Questions, Confessions, Comments and Meltdowns. Join the Monday Meltdown show with your questions, comments, meltdowns, or confessions. Call 206-395-5608 and leave us a message. E-mail us zacg@LosingOurReligion.org or message any of our social pages (links below).

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Nov 22, 2018

Thinking Thursday’s are about critically thinking, breaking out of boxes, and discussing new ways we could live this life together.

On this episode, we chat about gratefulness and go through a little exercise together to take a moment away from the noise to recenter on gratefulness.

Thinking Thursday: Thinking Thursday is about learning how to think. We live in a world where people like to tell us what to think, but has anyone taught us how to think? Examining the worlds greatest thinkers is a great place to start. Send us thinkers you'd like us to feature. Call 206-395-5608 and leave us a message. E-Mail us zacg@LosingOurReligion.org or message any of our social pages (links below).

Do You Love the Podcast and Want to Support It? Support the podcast by leaving us a Rating & Review on iTunes or your podcast app. Do your Amazon shopping through our links. Donate to the Podcast. Join the CounterCulture Society and become a Producer through our Patreon.

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This podcast is produced by select producers and created by @ZacGandara & the CounterCulture Society™.

Nov 21, 2018

Birungi tells us the story of what it was like growing up under a corrupt government and his crazy journey to America on what seemed like an impossible scholarship magic carpet.

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INWARD, Yung Pueblo

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Music Featured in this Episode: LOR Theme Song by Rat Queen and Manager by Digi G'Alessio.

This podcast is produced by select producers and created by the CounterCulture Society.™

Nov 20, 2018

On this weeks episode, I share my emotions around current grief, a fantastic book by Yung Pueblo, and some daily self-care goals that help me.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Letters From J.R.R. Tolkien

Monday Meltdown is Our Weekly Chat with Each Other: Your Questions, Confessions, Comments and Meltdowns. Join the Monday Meltdown show with your questions, comments, meltdowns, or confessions. Call 206-395-5608 and leave us a message. E-mail us zacg@LosingOurReligion.org or message any of our social pages (links below).

Do You Love the Podcast and Want to Support It? Support the podcast by leaving us a Rating & Review on iTunes or your podcast app. Do your Amazon shopping through our links. Donate to the Podcast. Join the CounterCulture Society and become a Producer through our Patreon.

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This podcast is produced by select producers and created by the CounterCulture Society™.

Nov 15, 2018

Thinking Thursday’s are about critically thinking, breaking out of boxes, and discussing new ways we could live this life together.

We've all been affected by Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD). In our families, our jobs, our churches, our government. It's everywhere, and it's important to know what it is, spot it, and protect yourself from it.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

The History of Narcissistic Personality Disorder: A Closer Look at the Myth and History Behind Narcissism

Thinking Thursday: Thinking Thursday is about learning how to think. We live in a world where people like to tell us what to think, but has anyone taught us how to think? Examining the worlds greatest thinkers is a great place to start. Send us thinkers you'd like us to feature. Call 206-395-5608 and leave us a message. E-Mail us zacg@LosingOurReligion.org or message any of our social pages (links below).

Do You Love the Podcast and Want to Support It? Support the podcast by leaving us a Rating & Review on iTunes or your podcast app. Do your Amazon shopping through our links. Donate to the Podcast. Join the CounterCulture Society and become a Producer through our Patreon.

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This podcast is produced by select producers and created by @ZacGandara & the CounterCulture Society™.

 

Nov 14, 2018

Birungi, Ugandan born, Catholic-raised, comedian, shares the story of his mother passing, his Catholic experience, and his current worldview.

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Music Featured in this Episode: LOR Theme Song by Rat Queen and Afterschool Speshul Bonus Beats by Cheese N Pot-C.

This podcast is produced by select producers and created by the CounterCulture Society.™

 

Nov 13, 2018

In this week's episode, we talk about how similar religion and a "relationship with God" are to an abusive relationship, and how leaving it is like a divorce.

Monday Meltdown is Our Weekly Chat with Each Other: Your Questions, Confessions, Comments and Meltdowns. Join the Monday Meltdown show with your questions, comments, meltdowns, or confessions. Call 206-395-5608 and leave us a message. E-Mail us zacg@LosingOurReligion.org or message any of our social pages (links below).

Do You Love the Podcast and Want to Support It? Support the podcast by leaving us a Rating & Review on iTunes or your podcast app. Do your Amazon shopping through our links. Donate to the Podcast. Join the CounterCulture Society and become a Producer through our Patreon.

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This podcast is made possible by select producers and created by the CounterCulture Society™.

Nov 8, 2018

Thinking Thursday’s are about critically thinking, breaking out of boxes, and discussing new ways we could live this life together.

After years growing up around religious narcissists, then into a church led by them, I didn’t trust my instincts. I kept looking at someone outside of me to show me the way. Now I realize I always knew, deep down, inside of me.

Thinking Thursday: Thinking Thursday is about learning how to think. We live in a world where people like to tell us what to think, but has anyone taught us how to think? Examining the worlds greatest thinkers is a great place to start. Send us thinkers you'd like us to feature. Call 206-395-5608 and leave us a message. E-Mail us zacg@LosingOurReligion.org or message any of our social pages (links below).

Do You Love the Podcast and Want to Support It? Support the podcast by leaving us a Rating & Review on iTunes or your podcast app. Do your Amazon shopping through our links. Donate to the Podcast. Join the CounterCulture Society and become a Producer through our Patreon.

Follow, Read Blogs, and Hang Out with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LosingOurReligionPodcast.com.

Receive Weekly Communication and Encouragement: Join our email list.


This podcast is produced by select producers and created by @ZacGandara & the CounterCulture Society™.

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