Losing My Religion

Losing My Religion

Welcome to Losing My Religion, where hosts Josh and Ashley delve into their personal journeys of grappling with religious trauma and the challenges of questioning faith. Together, they explore the deep-seated issues of power abuse, corruption, and trauma within religious institutions. Through candid storytelling, they offer a unique perspective on unlearning toxic beliefs and finding genuine faith. Together they explore difficult yet essential conversations about healing, transformation, and maintaining faith amidst adversity.

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August 10, 2025 49 mins

Join us the for the season finale and last part of Lee Vartanian’s story. You don’t want to miss it! 

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This week the story continues as Lee drops more bombshells and tells us about what was really happening behind the scenes of Bridgeway Church. 

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In this tell all interview Lee Vartanian the COO and Head Associate Pastor of Bridgeway Church comes forward with his own story of abuse and manipulation of power. 

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May 12, 2025 27 mins

In this episode Josh and Ashley continue their conversation on the ways that you can identify toxic and unhealthy spiritual cultures. The topic of inclusion vs exclusion is the center of the conversation and we explore patterns of disfunction and abuse.  

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May 5, 2025 29 mins

In this eye-opening episode titled "See No Evil," hosts Josh and Ashley delve into the pressing issue of overlooked abuses within religious institutions. They candidly discuss the complex dynamics of loyalty that often lead to turning a blind eye to misconduct and unhealthy church cultures. From worshipping pastors more than God to addressing gender and racial inequalities, they explore how these red flags manifest in religious set...

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April 28, 2025 19 mins

In this episode- Ashley shares her early experiences of inequality within the church, while Josh recounts his upbringing in multiple cult environments and the subsequent journey out of them. This episode sets the stage for exploring difficult yet essential conversations about healing, transformation, and maintaining faith amidst adversity.

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