The Backslider Diaries – The First TimeIn this episode, we dive headfirst into all our firsts — first concert, first kiss, first drug, first time getting in trouble, and more. These moments shaped who we were before the unraveling. It’s raw, real, and maybe a little reckless. From awkward teen memories to spiritual confusion, it’s all part of the journey of leaving behind the lies we were raised in.Featuring clips, vibes, and nods to: 🎸 Guns N' Roses – "Sweet Child O' Mine" 😱 Darth Vader – “NOOOO!” 🕊️ George Michael – "Freedom!" 🙏 R.E.M. – "Losing My Religion" 🗣️ Kendrick Lamar 🎶 Too $hort – "Don't Fight the Feeling" 🌊 Billy “Crash” Craddock – "Rub It In" ✈️ The Move – "Do Ya" 🐢 Sturgill Simpson – "Turtles All the Way Down" 🔥 Nine Inch Nails – "The Only Time" 🌾 Rev. Horton Heat – "Bales of Cocaine" 💔 Bright Eyes – "First Day of My Life" 🤘 Beastie Boys – "Fight For Your Right" 👟 Kenny Loggins – "Footloose" 😂 Eddie Murphy – Delirious 💀 The Toadies – "Backslider" 🍿 Friday (The Movie) 🎵 Opening music by The Demigs: Black Valley Fight (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nk4MD0gSmE) 🎵 Closing music by The Demigs: Monochrome Blues (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9W7XAkBZrdw) 🌐 Resources: Adult Children of Alcoholics: https://adultchildren.org – for support, healing, and recovery Freedom From Religion Foundation: https://ffrf.org Paulogia Podcast https://www.youtube.com/paulogiaMatt Dillahuntyhttps://www.youtube.com/@SansDeity#BacksliderDiaries #ChurchAbuse #ReligiousTrauma #Exvangelical #SpiritualAbuse #Deconstruction #FaithHealing #PurityCulture #AdultChildrenOfAbuse #LeavingChurch #ExFundie #ToxicFaith #ReligiousDeconstruction #RecoveringFromReligion #FaithShouldntHurt #ChurchHurt