Season 5: Episode 16 Mike spent last week at the Post-Evangelical Collective gathering in Nashville this last week. This episode unpacks some of his experiences and highlights of the week. ⁠⁠⁠Everything Numa⁠ Post-Evangelical Collective

I had an absolute blast talking to Emily Larsen and Trey Comstock from Divine Provisions Co. They are both United Methodist pastors based in Houston Texas, and together as Divine Provisions Co. they produce no less than three podcasts. We move from Trey and Emily's Fkd Up By Faith stories - OMG is all I can say - to talking about the theology of po…

Season 5: Episode 15 The United States Attorney General recently announced a task force to eradicate anti-Christian bias. In this episode Mike responds to this announcement and calls out the harm that white evangelicalism continues to impose upon the people it seeks to convert and control. ⁠⁠Everything Numa Coaching Disloyal…

In this Easter Monday episode of UNFKD, Jude Mills explores the theological significance of resurrection, exploring various interpretations and beliefs surrounding the event. From the traditional Easter vigil service to the different perspectives on Jesus' resurrection—whether physical, spiritual, or metaphorical—Jude examines how these views shape…

Season 5: Episode 14 Rev. Brandan Robertson is a noted author, activist, and theologian known for his work at the intersections of spirituality, sexuality, and social justice. As Pastor of Sunnyside Reformed Church in New York City and founder of The Devout Foundation, he has become a leading voice in progressive Christianity. With over 250,000 fol…

Season 5: Episode 13 There's violence that comes with leaving a particular group or belief system. In this episode Mike discusses the violent exits he's had to make in his life. ⁠Everything Numa

Season 5: Episode 12 Before coming out and deconstructing, Mike was known as an expert in the discerning of spirts. It's a topic that he has avoided talking about despite many people's curiosity regarding his current understanding. In this episode, Mike opens the door to the possibility of exploring this further post evangelicalism. Everything Numa…

I am delighted to release new episode and indeed a whole new season of Fkd Up By Faith! I had a great conversation in this episode with Ann Russo (she/her). Ann is a licensed clinical social worker, mental health advocate, educator, and thought leader specializing in addressing complex and often stigmatized topics such as religious trauma, sexual e…

Season 5: Episode 11 Dr. Michael Simmons is the founder of Inner Work Community LLC, an online collective of psycho-spiritual healers. He is a Shadow Work Coach with over a decade of experience initiating people into their inner landscape, and liberating them to embrace their authentic life. Everything Numa…

Season 5: Episode 10 In this episode, Mike reflects on dating and the journey he's been on since coming out. Everything Numa

Season 5: Episode 9 Jennifer Knapp is a grammy-nominated, singer-songwriter, author, speaker, and advocate, known for her musical talents and commitment to social causes. ⁠Everything Numa⁠ Jennifer Knapp Website

Season 5: Episode 8 Kit Sargent is an LGBTQIA+ Mindset Mentor, budding astrologer, and host of the Queer Consciousness Podcast. Everything Numa Kit Sargent: Instagram | Podcast

Episode 7: Season 5 Janice Lagata is back on the podcast! Storyteller. Upsetter. Believer in better. Janice speaks boldly so all can listen. ⁠Everything Numa⁠ @godhasnotgiven

Season 5: Episode 6 Ashton Colby, Trans Spirituality Advocate & Keynote Speaker, featured by CNN, NBC, People, Today, and on TEDx, joins Mike to discuss the state of the US for trans people at this time. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Everything Numa Ashton Colby: TikTok; Instagram

Season 5: Episode 5 Jubilee Dawn joins Mike to share her story of an unsolicited Shawn Bolz prophecy that propelled her life into the darkest of places, and the healing journey that she has found on the other side.Trigger warnings: Spiritual abuse, domestic violence, suicide ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Everything Numa⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Jubilee…

Season 5: Episode 4 Mike brings back special guest, reality star, Colton Underwood (The Bachelor, Coming Out Colton) to discuss the IVF journey, dating and to answer questions from followers. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Everything Numa⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Daddyhood Podcast:Colton's Instagram

Season 5: Episode 3 In this current political environment, navigating relationships with MAGA family members can be difficult and disheartening. Mike's sister, Mika, joins him to discuss their journey in navigating the toxicity of having MAGA parents and to announce a new group launching soon: Disloyal. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Everything Numa⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

In this episode, host Jude Mills examines Episcopal Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde's recent address at the National Cathedral, where she directly appealed to the POTUS for mercy toward LGBTQ+ people and migrants. The episode explores Liberation Theology's origins in 1960s Latin America, its core principles including the "preferential option for the poo…

Season 5: Episode 2 In this episode, Mike interviews progressive pastor Josh Scott regarding his take on all things Trump. Josh is a multi-book author and the lead pastor at GracePointe Church in Nashville, Tennessee. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Everything Numa⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Josh Scott⁠⁠⁠⁠

Season 5: Episode 1 It's 2025 and in this episode Mike shares thoughts of Meta, dating and what's coming in the new year! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Everything Numa⁠

In this episode of Fkd Up by Faith: UNFKD, as we step into 2025, I indulge a pet peeve, reflecting on the way we always seem to label the previous year as a 'bad' year and hope that the next one will be better! I explore how the privilege of geography, culture and history shapes this perspective. I also consider the significance of the Christian fe…

Season 4: Episode 50 In this episode, Mike recaps his journey as a content creator in 2024. ⁠⁠⁠Everything Numa⁠

In this final episode of my Advent series, I delve into the rich symbolism of the winter solstice, the longest night of the year. I reflect on my previous themes of hope, darkness, and liminality, exploring how this season invites rest, transformation, and the anticipation of light's return. I also address the misconception that Christians "stole" …

Season 4: Episode 49 In this bonus episode, Mike speaks with his friend Mya. Her response to his original series: Trump Bullies, inspired the continuation and expansion of this discussion. ⁠⁠Everything Numa

This week, I’m reflecting on liminality—those in-between spaces of life that can feel so uncertain yet hold incredible potential for transformation. Inspired by my conversations with fellow creatives and theologians, I explore what it means to exist on the threshold—whether it’s the exposed seabed when the tide is out, the transition between life a…

Season 4: Episode 48 In this episode Mike shares his current thoughts on life after deconstruction. Join Sparkle ⁠Everything Numa⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠

In this week’s episode of Fkd Up by Faith: UNFKD, Ireflect on the often-overlooked theme of darkness during Advent. I explore how darkness is necessary and sacred and share wisdom from John O'Donohue, Richard Rohr, and the great Christian mystics. I also invite some gentle practice: inner; outer and collective.Enjoy! Sources of quotes etc. 'Anam Ca…

Season 4: Episode 47 Powerful Parenting Educator and Family Life Coach, Wendy Snyder joins Mike to discuss firm and kind connection-based parenting. Everything Numa⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Wendy Snyder⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠Fresh Start Family⁠

In this episode, Jude reflects on the season of Advent and particularly on the theme of Hope. Not as pie-in-the sky optimism but as a courageous, rooted act of trust, even - perhaps especially - amidst uncertainty. Highlights from the episode: What is Advent and what do "Christians" believe? Advent as a season of hope: What does it mean to prepare …

Season 4: Episode 46 In this 2-part series, Mike shares some of his thoughts, reactions, and commentary around patterns he noticed in the comment section of his social media following the election. ⁠Everything Numa

Season 4: Episode 45 In this 2-part series, Mike shares some of his thoughts, reactions, and commentary around patterns he noticed in the comment section of his social media following the election. Everything Numa

Season 4: Episode 44 In this series, Mike celebrates authors. People who have a message and a story to share and who have done the hard work to get their message out there. In this episode, Mike interviews Laura Anderson, PhD, MA, Author of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠When Religion Hurts You.⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Everything Numa⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠…

Season 4: Episode 43 In this series, Mike celebrates authors. People who have a message and a story to share and who have done the hard work to get their message out there. In this episode, Mike interviews JS Park, Author of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠As Long As You Need: Permission to Grieve. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Everything Numa⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠…

Season 4: Episode 42 In this series, Mike celebrates authors. People who have a message and a story to share and who have done the hard work to get their message out there. In this episode, Mike interviews Ryan Canty, Author of ⁠⁠Deweaponize: Re-examining how we read the Bible in pursuit of a more Christlike interpretation⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

Season 4: Episode 41 In this series, Mike celebrates authors. People who have a message and a story to share and who have done the hard work to get their message out there. In this episode, Mike interviews Jenai Auman, Author of ⁠Othered.⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Everything Numa⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Queer and Affirming Writer'…

Season 4: Episode 40 In this series, Mike celebrates authors. People who have a message and a story to share and who have done the hard work to get their message out there. In this episode, Mike interviews Matthias Roberts, Author of ⁠⁠Beyond Shame: Creating a Healthy Sex Life on Your Own Terms and Holy Runaways: Rediscovering Faith after Being Bur…

Season 4: Episode 39 In this series, Mike celebrates authors. People who have a message and a story to share and who have done the hard work to get their message out there. In this episode, Mike interviews Brit Barron, Author of ⁠⁠Do You Still Talk to Grandma? When the Problematic People in Our Lives Are the Ones We Love. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

Season 4: Episode 38 In this series, Mike celebrates authors. People who have a message and a story to share and who have done the hard work to get their message out there. In this episode, Mike interviews April Ajoy, Author of Star-Spangled Jesus. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Everything Numa⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Queer and Affirming W…

In this episode of UNFKD, I dive into the theology of baptism, influenced this week by recently baptised comedian Russell Brand posting a photo of him, in his underpants, baptising someone else. The episode tackles key questions about what baptism is and what it's for, who is 'allowed' to perform baptisms ( spoiler - it's not usually stand-up comed…

Season 4: Episode 37 Lately Mike has been sharing more gym selfies and body photos. In this episode, he shares his journey from purity culture to gym selfies. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Everything Numa⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠God Made Me Gay - Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠

Season 4: Episode 36 Journal Entries: Reflections Around Politics. It's an election year and that means some crazy stuff is about to happen! This series will show up, as needed, to pull apart, poke at, and examine political adjacent happenings. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Everything Numa⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠God Made Me Gay - Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠…

Season 4: Episode 35 How do you talk to your kids about sex when they're queer? In this episode, Mike explores the possiblity of open and honest conversations. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Everything Numa⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Season 4: Episode 34 In this episode, Mike shares about his visit to the most toxic church he's ever experienced. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Everything Numa⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode of UNFKD, I take on one of the biggest misconceptions: that science and Christianity are incompatible. I look at how a long-debunked 19th-century idea still manages to convince us that the two have always been at odds. I explore insights from several scientists, thinkers and theologians like Saint Augustine, who believed all truth p…

Season 4: Episode 33 In this episode, Mike brings back the guest from the most popular episode in 2023. Tyler Williamson shares more specific information and details about the spiritual abuse he endured while working in multiple ministries. This is part 2 of a 2 part interview. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Everything Numa⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

Season 4: Episode 32 In this episode, Mike brings back the guest from the most popular episode in 2023. Tyler Williamson shares more specific information and details about the spiritual abuse he endured while working in multiple ministries. This is part 1 of a 2 part interview. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Everything Numa⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

Season 4: Episode 31 Mike confronts the toxicity and harm created by ex-gay and side-b theology. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Everything Numa⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Season 4: Episode 30 Jump in the back seat and listen in as Mike and his friend, Mica record a candid and very real conversation. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Everything Numa⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Season 4: Episode 29 In this follow-up to the series Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents, Mike talks about his most recent visit with his parents and if the book changed how he experiences them. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Everything Numa⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

What a gift it was this week - for someone who podcasts about the worst bits of religion - for some Christians to lose their sh1t over the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in Paris. I would say thank you if I wasn't so busy face-palming at the ridiculousness of it all. So, in this episode of UNFKD, I am unpacking BLASPHEMY. I start with a brie…