One foot in. One foot out.
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Bonnie and Rajeev discuss the complicated and frustrating dynamic of straddling multiple lines between the SDA world and the rest of the world. They get into a pointed disagreement and although common ground was found, agreement was not necessary. Join the conversation and send in your one foot in / one foot out moments to haystackspodcast@gmail.com
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What about Jesus? With Herb Montgomery
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Bonnie and Rajeev sit down with Herb Montgomery of Renewed Heart Ministries to discuss his journey into and out of Seventh-day Adventism and how he found a very different Jesus and how God "changed."
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Adventist to Atheist Pipeline
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Bonnie and Rajeev discuss the appearance that atheism is frequently the first-stop post-adventism. They explore why that might be the case and how their own stories connect to that reality. They also debunk some commonly held notions in the SDA tradition and teaching about atheists.
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Wired for Conspiracy
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On January 6, 2021 the scene at the United States Capitol got Bonnie and Rajeev thinking about what it takes for people to fall victim to conspiracy theories. In a flash they recognized the multiple points of connection in their SDA upbringing that groomed them, and millions of others, to be accepting of absurd ideas as fact and salvific.
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Coming Out Is Always On Time
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Bonnie and Rajeev have a conversation with their younger son Nik. Nik reflects on his formation (firs in the SDA / Seventh-day Adventist community and then beyond) around sex, gender, and sexuality and talks about his coming out experience. Nik also offers an excellent set of advice to parents, children, and allies.
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Homosexuality And Adventism
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Bonnie and Rajeev explore the anti lgbtq stance of the Adventist church; a stance that is built upon biblical literalism even though a deeper exploration reveals the bible is not anti-loving relationships or sex...but it is clearly anti woman in many places.
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What we miss most?
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Bonnie and Rajeev reflect on the current times - a pandemic, a recent major election and a new president-elect. All this made them think of things they miss, including things they miss about Adventism. Fond memories flow but yield way to the shadow side at every turn.
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Katherine Stewart "Power Worshippers"
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Bonnie and Rajeev have an excellent and disturbing conversation with Katherine Stewart. Katherine Stewart has been reporting at the intersection of religion, politics, policy, and education for over a decade. Katherine Stewart has been on Public Radio, Sojourners and Salon.com.
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Jesus is coming, look busy. End Times
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Bonnie and Rajeev are joined by their son Julian, a graduate of UC Davis. He studied ancient languages and cultures. The 3 recall nightmares, feelings of security and many bizarre attempts at logic to make sense the End Times teachings in the Seventh-day Adventist church. As ex-SDA's each hold varying degrees of understanding on what should be carried forward and what should be left behind. Ultimately they recommend therapy, comparative study and self-care as a way to cope and find health and stability.
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Alone In Community
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Bonnie and Rajeev discuss feeling alone in community. Where one feels isolated and abnormal, forced to pretend to be accepted. Being fully authentic in SDA community is nearly impossible. As ex Seventh-day Adventists, Bonnie and Rajeev reflect back and find it is both troubling and re-traumatizing. Harsh memories range from classmates with mental health crises treated as if they were demon-possessed instead of getting proper medical/mental health treatment to ridiculous focus over dress codes.
info_outlineBonnie and Rajeev discuss the complicated and frustrating dynamic of straddling multiple lines between the SDA world and the rest of the world. They get into a pointed disagreement and although common ground was found, agreement was not necessary. Join the conversation and send in your one foot in / one foot out moments to haystackspodcast@gmail.com