by Angela J Herrington MA, LSCC | Blog, Book Reviews, Deconstructing Faith
Deconstructing your faith starts with lament. We MUST grieve the loss of what we thought we had, before we can clearly see what we need. One of the things the church struggles with the most is grief. Toxic religion has mistakenly taught us to push down emotions...
by Angela J Herrington MA, LSCC | Blog, Christian Feminist, Deconstructing Faith
Deconstructing your faith can seem like an overwhelming process to jump into, especially if you’ve spent much of your life embedded in Christian communities. There are a LOT of questions to ask and a LOT of answers for each question. Wondering how to deconstruct your...
by Angela J Herrington MA, LSCC | Blog, Book Reviews
I’m excited to share this book with you because I know the hardest parts of my faith deconstruction journey were often the moments I spent completely drowning in indecision. It’s my hope that this book will shorten your time in the wilderness as you untangle...
by Angela J Herrington MA, LSCC | Christian Feminist, Christian Leadership, Deconstructing Faith, Leadership, Patriarchy, toxic religion, Women in Leadership
Women who are deconstructing their faith are often told the Bible says we are not allowed to be pastors, preachers, and leaders in the church if it gives us authority over men. There are a TON of reasons people give to back up this idea but every single one relies on...
by Angela J Herrington MA, LSCC | Christian Coaching, Christian Feminist, Deconstructing Faith, Patriarchy, The Best You
Women in the church are constantly facing toxic religious culture and trauma. Patriarchal teaching and abusive leadership create a toxic environment where women question their value, voice, and beliefs. Even though trauma changes our lives, it’s possible to grow...