Becky Garrison is an American author, storyteller, journalist, and of most interest to Kelley and Erin, a religious satirist! Her incisive commentary on faith, culture, and spirituality is bolstered by her extensive background, including a MDiv from Yale Divinity, a MSW from Columbia, and publishing with The Wittenberg Door since 1994.
On (A)Theist, Becky shares the importance of satire in modern religious movements, essentially arguing that the satirist provides the much-needed reflection that keeps movements (in this case, churches) healthy for everyone. Becky also introduces us to the concept of a spiritual narcissist. We’re confident a number of people in our audience have encountered these individuals!
Becky’s recently published Jesus Died for This?: A Satirist Searches for the Risen Christ (2024) points specifically to a number of instances in which churches had the ability to take a firm stand against injustices but actively chose not to.
In 2026, Becky will publish Gaslighting for God: A Satricial Guide to Saving Yourself from Spiritual Narcissists through Lake Drive Books. The book has an active Kickstarter; become a backer today!
And find more links to Becky’s works on www.atheistpodcast.com/episodes/50.
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