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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: October, 2019

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.

Oct 31, 2019

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

Natasha asks, "I'm curious how you went about building a sense of self during/after deconstruction." In this episode, we talk about how we find ourselves so we can begin to raise our sense of self and get our lives back.

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Natasha asks a great question.

THIS EPISODES SHOW NOTES: THINKING THURSDAY: Who Am I? Finding Yourself: Zac Gandara

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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).

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Oct 30, 2019

Rick’s lifestyle has put him around some amazing people. Filmmaker Errol Morris, the late Layne Staley from Alice in Chains, James Gandolfini from The Sopranos, Berret Martin of The Screaming Trees, and more. So grateful that he took the time to share things he's learned along the way.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: RICK KLU ART

CONTACT THE GUEST: @RickKlu

FULL SHOW NOTES: EPISODE 206: The Adventures of Living Life Your Way: Rick Klu

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

This podcast is made possible by the producers of the CounterCulture Society and created and hosted by @ZacGandara.

Oct 29, 2019

If you grew up in Christianity, you were told that blasphemy of the Holy Spirit would damn you for sure, but you better not do these sins either. Here is one person's version of the REAL seven deadly sins, and they’re not what you think.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

The Real Seven Deadly Sins sent in by

@UpShift-BRZ via Instagram

SHOW NOTES:

MONDAY MELTDOWN: The REAL Seven Deadly Sins: Zac Gandara

"You own everything that happened to you. Tell your stories. If people wanted you to write warmly about them, they should have behaved better."
- Anne Lamott

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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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Support the podcast by leaving us a Rating & Review on iTunes or your podcast app.
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This podcast is made possible by the producers of the CounterCulture Society and created and hosted by @ZacGandara.

Oct 24, 2019

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

Do you believe in an inner child? Does it need to be healed? Dr. Nicole LePera says children have three core desires: to be seen, heard, and fully expressed as the unique individuals they are. Do you still feel that as an adult?

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
INNER CHILD BY @the.holistic.psychologist

BOOK: THE BODY KEEPS THE SCORE

THIS EPISODES SHOW NOTES: THINKING THURSDAY: My Inner Child?: Zac Gandara

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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).

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Support the podcast by leaving us a Rating & Review on iTunes or your podcast app. Donate to the Podcast through PayPal, Venmo, or Cash App!

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

Oct 23, 2019

Rick Klu is an artist, actor, filmmaker, comedian, ah hell. Rick does whatever Rick wants. Rick has embraced his mortality and allowed it to fuel his adventurous living. His stories, experiences, energy, and desire for a more empathetic world are informative and needed.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: RICK KLU ART

CONTACT THE GUEST: @RickKlu

FULL SHOW NOTES: EPISODE 205: Pocketing Your Ego: Rick Klu

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

This podcast is made possible by the producers of the CounterCulture Society and created and hosted by @ZacGandara.

Oct 22, 2019

Change is always hard. By nature, we often want to keep things the way there are because we love the way they are. But what happens when change comes? Does it often involve anguish and suffering? Can we get better? Do we have to feel like this during transition?

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Is pain from change or is it from my inability to let go?
@Yung-Pueblo

SHOW NOTES:

MONDAY MELTDOWN: Change and Attachments Suck: Zac Gandara

"You own everything that happened to you. Tell your stories. If people wanted you to write warmly about them, they should have behaved better."
- Anne Lamott

LOSER DEALS:

Save 50% on QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Self-Employed

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.
Donate to the Podcast on VENMO.
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 made possible by the producers of the CounterCulture Society and created and hosted by @ZacGandara.

Oct 17, 2019

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

We’ve always heard the old adage, “Be yourself!” What does that mean? Can we ever really do that? What about when we are choosing not to be ourselves at work so that we can make a living?

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Nothing Today: Contact Zac!

THIS EPISODES SHOW NOTES: THINKING THURSDAY: What Does it Mean to Be Yourself?: Zac Gandara

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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).

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Support the podcast by leaving us a Rating & Review on iTunes or your podcast app. Donate to the Podcast through PayPal, Venmo, or Cash App!

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

Oct 16, 2019

John Criscitello is a show favorite. He's full of wonderful stories, a talented and influential artist, and an incredible human being. He is featured in many media outlets for his work. Including Parts Unknown with Anthony Bourdain. You'll love his charisma and humor.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: FAG CULT

CONTACT THE GUEST: JOHN CRISCITELLO INSTAGRAM

FULL SHOW NOTES: BEST OF: Art & Being: John Criscitello

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

This podcast is made possible by the producers of the CounterCulture Society and created and hosted by @ZacGandara.

Oct 15, 2019

Many of us have been caught in the web of a narcissistic boss, family member, friend, or partner. It took us too long to recognize the signs, now we have. How can we begin healing?

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

10 Steps to Getting Your Life Back After Narcissistic Abuse by Soul GPS

@narcissistic_abuse_is_real

CALL IN: 206-395-5608
WRITE IN: zacg@losingourreligion.org

SHOW NOTES:

MONDAY MELTDOWN: Healing From Narcissistic Abuse: Zac Gandara

"You own everything that happened to you. Tell your stories. If people wanted you to write warmly about them, they should have behaved better."
- Anne Lamott

LOSER DEALS:

Save 50% on QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Self-Employed

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.
Donate to the Podcast on VENMO.
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 made possible by the producers of the CounterCulture Society and created and hosted by @ZacGandara.

Oct 10, 2019

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

Chögyam Trungpa, the founder of Shambhala, a form of Tibetan Buddhism, believed that religion and modern-day entertainment were created for those wanting to distract themselves from themselves. What do you think?

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Chögyam Trungpa

BOOKS:
Smile at Fear: Awakening the True Heart of Bravery By Chögyam Trungpa

THIS EPISODES SHOW NOTES: THINKING THURSDAY: Things You Don’t Realize You Are Doing Because You Were Abused By A Narcissist: Zac Gandara: Shahida Arabi

LOSER DEALS: Save 50% on QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Self-Employed

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? JOIN US WITH SUPPORT.

Support the podcast by leaving us a Rating & Review on iTunes or your podcast app. Donate to the Podcast through PayPal, Venmo, or Cash App!

Join the CounterCulture Society and become a Producer through our Patreon.

FOLLOW US:

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RECEIVE WEEKLY EMAIL CONTENT:

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

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