I was a Teenage Fundamentalist. An Exvangelical podcast.

132 - Goodbye, Farewell & Amen

This is it, the final episode of IWATF! Join us as we reflect on five transformative years of storytelling, growth, and community. In this farewell episode, we share our

131 - The Secret History of Speaking in Tongues

Join Brian, Troy, and Sharon as they delve into the fascinating and often unknown history of the modern speaking in tongues phenomena. From personal experiences to Church

130 - Sharon Joins the Podcast

In this episode, Troy and Brian welcome new co-host Sharon Madere, discussing her background and experiences with Last Days Ministries. The conversation explores the evol

129 - Let's Talk About Sects with Sarah Steel

Troy and Brian welcome Sarah Steel, the brilliant host and creator of the award-winning podcast Let's Talk About Sects. Sarah delves into the complex world of high contro

128 - From Pastor to Comedian with Jeremy Alder

In this episode, we delve into the unique upbringing of comedian Jeremy Alder, who was raised in a fundamentalist Christian household. Jeremy shares his experiences of be

127 - From Pastor to Deconstruction with Tracy

Brian and Troy sit down with Tracy, a former pastor turned psychologist, to explore her transformative journey from religious leadership to a life of authenticity and sel

126 - Sexuality, Shame, and Identity with Cara Flame

Troy and Brian engage in a deep conversation with Cara Flame, an Australian experiential and creative arts therapist, about her journey from being a teenage fundamentalis

125 - Let's Go to Hillsong!

In this episode, we visit Hillsong's mothership in Baulkham Hills so you don't have to! We unpack the atmosphere, the music, the offering, the supposed miracles, the serm

124 - Amy Semple McPherson, the First Evangelical Megastar with Claire Hoffman

Troy and Brian chat with journalist and author Claire Hoffman about her book Sister Sinner, which explores the life and mysterious disappearance of Aimee Semple McPherson

2025 Trailer: I was a Teenage Fundamentalist

Brian & Troy used to be loyal megachurch leaders. They’re not anymore. This podcast explores life in and after Christian Fundamentalism. --- We're on YouTube here. Wan

123 - Shame Sex Attraction with Dr Luke Wilson

We engage in a deep conversation with Luke Wilson, a Canadian scholar, about his experiences growing up in a fundamentalist environment and the impact of conversion thera

122 - The Continuing Story of Jonas James

In this episode, Troy welcomes Ryan James, and together they tell the story of his brother Jonas James and his struggles with identity, music, drugs and Christianity. The

121 - Gutsy Girls with Josie McSkimming

In this episode, Troy and Brian welcome Josie McSkimming, and discuss her new memoir, 'Gutsy Girls: Love, Poetry and Sisterhood.' The conversation delves into Josie's exp

120 - Apostate with Sarah Bacaller

In this episode, Troy and Brian engage with Sarah Bacaller, editor of the book, 'Apostate: Stories of Deconversion'. They explore Sarah's background in fundamentalism, he

119 - Called a Witch & Kicked Out! with Cath McKinney

Dr. Cath McKinney is the Professional Supervision Program Director at the University of Divinity in Australia. Her background includes extensive experience as a group rel

118 - Revisiting Our Conversion Stories

Kicking off the first episode of 2025, Troy and Brian revisit their conversion stories...after four years of Exvangelical podcasting. They explore their early lives, the

S01E02 - Troy‘s Christian Conversion Story (2025 hiatus repeat)

In our second episode back in 2021, troy talked a little about his pre-conversion home life and his experience of two Christian camps. It was at the second camp where he

S01E01 - Brian‘s Christian Conversion Story (2025 hiatus repeat)

Let's go right back to the beginning. In Season 1 Episode 1, Brian recounted his conversion story. "No bibles, no preaching, no god-bothering!" These were the conditions

117 - The Season 5 Finale with Brian & Troy

We'd love you to tune in as we say goodbye to 2024 and look forward to 2025. We look back on some of our best episodes of 2024, and even a couple of our worst. We'll defi

116 - From Loss to Purpose with Desiree Richter

We think you'll really connect with this episode. In 2000, Desiree Richter's two-year-old son Elijah died in a tragic domestic accident. The world as she knew it was dism