#210: Exvangelical & Beyond! w/ Blake Chastain

BLAKE'S FINALLY WRITTEN HIS FUCKING BOOK! Get a copy of Exvangelical & Beyond everywhere now! In this conversation, Kevin Garcia and Blake Chastain discuss their friendship and the changes they have witnessed in the exvangelical community over the past decade. They reflect on their personal journeys and the evolution of their work, including Blake's podcast Exvangelical and Kevin's mission to support and uplift queer people. They also explore the concept of community within the exvangelical space and the challenges of finding a sense of belonging after leaving evangelicalism. The conversation touches on themes of trauma, reform, and the need for diverse and inclusive spaces. In this conversation, Kevin Garcia and Blake Chastain discuss the need for alternative institutions in response to institutional power, the importance of community and friendship, the process of deconstruction and changing beliefs, and the power of hope and imagination. They also explore the themes of history, curiosity, and travel. Blake Chastain's book, Exvangelical and Beyond, is highlighted as a valuable resource for understanding the history of evangelicalism and the experiences of exvangelicals. The conversation is filled with insightful and thought-provoking moments. Follow Blake @brchastain and at BlakeChastain.com Follow my work @thekevingarcia & theKevinGaracia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices