The Real Question

Special Patreon Bonus: Real Talk with Mauricio and Vanessa!

We hope you enjoy this sneak peak into our Patreon content, where each month patrons receive a bonus conversation from Vanessa and Mauricio! In today's episode, they work

A Prompt from Mauricio - November

Once a month we'll be dropping into the feed with a (totally optional) prompt for listener submissions. This month Mauricio is thinking about belonging, ahead of his appl

Revisiting: Should I Go Back to Church?

In the weeks between new episodes, we'll be revisiting some favorite old ones with some new commentary from Mauricio. In this episode from Season 4, Mauricio talks with

How do I find my new normal after the loss of my father?

Larissa's father was a big part of her life, and over the summer he passed away unexpectedly. As she returns to her daily routine, she's finding it difficult to honor her

Revisiting: Should I Give Theater a Second Chance?

In the weeks between new episodes, we'll be revisiting some favorite old ones with some new commentary from Mauricio. In this episode from Season 4, Mauricio talks to Ka

Revisiting: Should I Quit My Dream of Being a Rockstar?

In the weeks between new episodes, we'll be revisiting some favorite old ones with some new commentary from Mauricio. In this episode from Season 3, Vanessa talks to Pen

How much should I tell people about my religious past?

Once upon a time, Amber was a seminary student, and then - a pastor! It's an important part of her story, but not at all where she ended up. Now that her workplace has mo

Revisiting: Diagnosis

In the weeks between new episodes, we'll be revisiting some favorite old ones with some new commentary from Mauricio. In this episode from Season 2, Vanessa and Casper t

A Prompt from Mauricio - September

Once a month we'll be dropping into the feed with a (totally optional) prompt for listener submissions. This month Mauricio is thinking about rejection, and how we deal w

How do I keep my kids safe within my religious tradition?

As an adult, Eva has formed a spiritual community and developed a practice that are very important to her. Her spiritual elder is someone she respects a lot, but has hist

A Prompt from Mauricio - August

Once a month we'll be dropping into the feed with a (totally optional) prompt for listener submissions. This month Mauricio is thinking about grief and what we owe eachot

Revisiting: Should I Have a Life Partner?

In the weeks between new episodes, we'll be revisiting some favorite old ones with some new commentary from Mauricio. In this episode from Season 4, Mauricio talks to An

Revisiting: Should I Quit My Comfortable Relationship?

In the weeks between new episodes, we'll be revisiting some favorite old ones with some new commentary from Mauricio. In this episode from Season 3, Miranda brings a que

What do I owe my family?

Em was very close to their grandparents growing up. But as an adult and a queer person, it has become clear that their views are not validating and supportive of who Em i

Revisiting: Trusting Your Gut

In the weeks between new episodes, we'll be revisiting some favorite old ones with some new commentary from Mauricio. In this episode from Season 2, Vanessa brings a que

A Prompt from Mauricio - July

Once a month we'll be dropping into the feed with a (totally optional) prompt for listener submissions. This month Mauricio is thinking about religion and ritual in secul

Revisiting: Should I Quit My Church?

In the weeks between new episodes, we'll be revisiting some favorite old ones with some new commentary from Mauricio. In this episode from Season 3, Vanessa talks to Car

Revisiting: Should I Have A Child?

In the weeks between new episodes, we'll be revisiting some favorite old ones with some new commentary from Mauricio. In this episode from Season 4, Mauricio speaks to a

Revisiting: In-Laws

In the weeks between new episodes, we'll be revisiting some favorite old ones with some new commentary from Mauricio. In this episode from Season 2, Casper and Vanessa

Special Edition: Storytelling with Micaela Blei!

This week we're joined by the lovely and very talented Micaela Blei for a special conversation all about storytelling! Micaela and Mauricio talk about the different ways