Waking up one day and wondering if you're upholding Christian Nationalism is not an easy position to find oneself.
April Ajoy shares her transformative journey from a fundamentalist Christian upbringing to questioning how her faith could include embracing a more inclusive worldview. They discuss the intersections of faith, politics, and sexuality, particularly in the context of Christian nationalism and purity culture.
April reflects on her journey from away right wing extremism via the impact of a a deep personal loss, a few loved one's coming out stories, and the challenges of navigating relationships and sexuality as an adult. Their conversation highlights the importance of self-discovery, the dangers of religion seeking power, and the need for open discussions about sexuality and consent, especially for practicing Christians.
TW: brief discussion of sexual assault - see the chapters for the timing.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to April Ajoy and Her Journey 06:50 Leaving Christian Nationalism Behind 09:50 The Impact of Personal Loss on Faith 10:42 Political Awakening and the Trump Era 15:39 Understanding Christian Nationalism 19:43 The Intersection of Faith and LGBTQ+ Issues 24:41 Coming out close to home 27:13 The Role of Consent in Purity Culture 32:14 TW: Mention of SA 34:42 Reclaiming Autonomy and Sexuality 42:35 Unlearning that "sex is bad" isn't like flipping a light switch 46:06 The Intersection of Purity Culture and Christian Nationalism 52:58 The Dangers of Christian Nationalism today 55:00 Ask Coach Kristen Anything - Do you think DT and Melania still have sex?
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