Welcome to your home for all things related to questioning, challenging, and deconstructing your faith! As a Faith Deconstruction Coach it’s my #1 goal to support you as you break free from toxic religion and cultivate a nourishing spiritual life.
10 Reasons You Need to Attend the Deconstructing Faith Summit (+ a sneak peek at the speakers)
Let’s be honest: whether you’re just beginning to deconstructing your faith or you’ve been on this path for a while, it sometimes feels lonely, isolating, and just plain exhausting. You wonder whether dismantling toxic religion is really worth it. I know the feeling,...
Free & Low Cost Resources For Deconstructing Your 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 and toxic religion, or even near toxic religious culture. There are a LOT of questions to ask and many answers...
Does Deconstructing Your Faith Move You Closer to Jesus or Away?
A few days ago, a friend was lamenting the increasing number of people deconstructing their faith because she believed it took the focus off of Jesus. She’s not alone. Posts like hers from concerned Christians are definitely on the rise. One of the biggest...
Deconstructing Your Faith Without Losing Friends and Family
Wonder if deconstructing your faith without losing family and friends, is even possible?
The short answer is yes, sometimes, but it’s complicated! Many people ask this question when they begin questioning their religious beliefs.
In this blog post, we’ll talk about strategies for keeping those relationships strong while staying true to yourself no matter what!
BOOK REVIEW: “Holy Hot Mess” by Mary Katherine Backstrom
In this book, Mary Katherine Backstrom shares hilariously relatable stories about faith, friendship, motherhood, marriage, and living with bipolar disorder. She shares simultaneously heartbreaking and hilarious stories of how God uses each "mess" in our lives to bring...
How to Handle Online Bullies While Deconstructing Your Faith
Between the rude online trolls and those who are just downright mean to you in real life, it sometimes feels like there’s no escape from the bullying. But don’t worry! I’ve put together some helpful tips for handling bullies while deconstructing your faith. Unfortunately, I can’t promise people will stop being mean. However, I can promise (from personal experience) that putting some healthy boundaries in place will help you carve out safe spaces.
30 Signs Your Church is Immersed in Toxic Religion
Have you ever wondered if your church is immersed in toxic religion? Do you have a nagging feeling that something is off or wrong, but you can't put your finger on it? Sometimes, churches can be unhealthy and oppressive, and attending will do you more harm than good....
Book Review: “I’m Still Here” by Austin Channing Brown
Here’s why I think I’m Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness is a necessary read as you are deconstructing your faith from white supremacy.
Christian Sister, Your Hustle Is Stealing Your Peace
Christian sister, maybe you've recognized that your hustle is stealing your peace, but I'll bet you don't realize that patriarchy wants it this way. Our entire system pushes women to be more and do more and juggle more with the promise that if we prove we are "good...
10 Ways to Care for Yourself When Life Gets Chaotic
Some seasons are challenging, while others are downright exhausting.
This time we’re in right now feels like a whole different level of chaos. There are battles that need to be fought, but heavy lifting tends to take a heavy toll on each of us. So, here are a few things you can do to care for yourself when life gets chaotic.
Book Review: “You CAN Talk to God Like That” by Abby Norman
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...
A Message For The Christian Woman Struggling With Imposter Syndrome
Imposter syndrome is real, I don’t doubt that. What I question is why on earth do I give imposter syndrome so much credit and why is it so much worse in the church than it is in the outside world?
7 Questions to Ask When Deconstructing Your 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...
Book Review: “Make A Move” by Stephanie Williams O’Brien
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...
5 Ways the Bible Supports Women Preaching
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...
How To Sort Through Emotional Baggage After Religious Trauma
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...
