Podcasts & Conversations
I love talking about stories. They shape how we see ourselves, what we believe is possible, and how we make meaning of our lives. In these conversations, I explore religious trauma, leaving white American evangelicalism, the stories we’ve been taught to believe, and what helps us live with more freedom, kindness, and hope.
Life Unwasted Podcast
Josh’s Story: Leaving the Missionary Machine Through Imagination
In this conversation, I share what it was like growing up as a missionary kid, spending years inside white American evangelicalism, and eventually leaving. We talk about the grief and trauma I experienced, and how my love for Marvel, Star Wars, and stories helped me imagine a life beyond the system.
The Awakening Podcast
Unlearning the Code: From Missionary Kid to Mental Health Therapist
In this conversation, I talk with Heather and Tamara about growing up as a missionary kid and pastor’s kid, my years in ministry, and what it was like to leave white American evangelicalism. We explore the code we learn inside a religious system, how it can continue to influence us after we leave, and what it looks like to begin unlearning it.
The Dismantling Doctrine Podcast
Missionary Kid, Religious Trauma, and Leaving Christianity
In this conversation, I share my journey from growing up on missionary ships to spending 23 years in ministry and eventually becoming a therapist. We talk about the “what if” questions that began challenging what I had been taught, the long process of leaving white American evangelicalism, and how I use narrative therapy to help people examine the stories that have shaped their lives.