First Tuesday Podcast
Unpacking our bags of religious trauma with real human experiences of deconstructing from toxic religious organizations. Come find community here. We hope you make it.
Episodes
Episode 5 - Empathy
Hosted by: April and DC
Special Guest: Ann E. Lowrey
Welcome to First Tuesday! In this episode, April and DC open up the deconstruction dictionary to explore our word of the day: Empathy. We are joined by the incredible Ann E. Lowrey, who brings her 61 years of lived experience as an empath to the table. Ann is the CEO of CLASS (Central Louisiana AIDS Support Services) in Alexandria, Louisiana, and has been a pract...
Episode 4 - Embedded Theology
Welcome to another episode of the First Tuesday podcast! This week, April and DC sit down with Lyndon, a pastor of 30 years, a hospice chaplain of 13 years, and a Yogi meditation teacher, to unpack the deep-seated religious programming we inherit from childhood.
If you’ve ever wondered why you still feel a lingering sense of guilt over secular music, or why taking a step back from your childhood ch...
Episode 3 - Undocumented Immigrant
Episode Summary
In this episode, April and DC lean into the power of kindness, community, and empathy. Following a stressful weekend of "life lifing", the hosts discuss the importance of creating safe spaces and how small acts, like flying a welcoming yard flag, can make a massive difference to strangers. They are also joined by their very first guest, Janice, a veteran educator of 42 years. Janice ...
First Tuesday Podcast: Episode 2 - LGBTQIA+
This episode dives into the complexities of navigating faith, identity, and the moral injuries often experienced by the LGBTQIA+ community within religious environments. April and DC share personal reflections, historical context, and statistical insights to offer hope and community for those on a journey of healing.
Episode Highlights
- The "Deconstruction Dictionary": DC breaks down the ...
Deconstruction Dictionary Word of the Day: Deconstruction
Deconstruction is the act of breaking a complex concept, text, or system into its individual components to understand how they work and to reveal hidden biases, flaws, or alternative meanings.
The term spans across several fields, defined primarily by its context:
1. Philosophy and Literary Theory
Originating with French philosopher Jacques Derrida, deconstructio...
What happens when you start questioning the theology you were raised in?
Welcome to First Tuesday, hosted by April and DC. Living in the Bible Belt, we know firsthand how isolating it feels to navigate religious trauma and step away from organized church structures.
This podcast is an open, honest, and shame-free zone dedicated to deconstructing religion, sharing raw human experiences, and building a real community of people who get...
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