Welcome to another exciting stop on my faith deconstruction podcast tour!
This week’s featured episode is my chat with Rachel BernsteinLMFT, host of the IndoctriNATION podcast! We had such a rich and encouraging conversation that I am thrilled to share this deconstructing faith podcast with you…But first…
A Little Background on IndoctriNation…
IndoctriNation is a weekly podcast covering cults, manipulators, and protecting yourself from systems of control. Each week Rachel Bernstein LMFT, MSEd sits down with former cult members, intervention experts, and people who have left narcissistic and controlling relationships of all kinds to hear their stories and discuss their past experiences.
While it does not solely focus on deconstructing from Christianity, it will certainly resonate with those looking for a new deconstructing faith podcast to listen to!
Rachel’s extensive experience helping people recover from cults and high control environments allows her to bring wisdom and ???to this deconstructing faith podcast episode!
What We Talked About on This Faith Deconstruction Podcast Episode…
We also discussed how my faith deconstruction coaching clients rebuild their lives post-deconstruction in the healthiest and most beneficial ways possible. Rachel also expands on my thoughts on rebuilding your sense of self after deconstruction and offers tips on safely “reconstructing” on your own terms.
Throughout our conversation, I reflect on the transformative power of deconstruction, illuminating the profound shifts in perspective and identity that accompany the process. My client’s expereinces reflect the resilience of the human spirit and the capacity for growth and renewal in the face of profound change.
The Big Takeaways From This Deconstructing Faith Podcast Episode…
In this nuanced and important conversation, we talked about my process of deconstruction and outlines some of the ways in which I help others break free from toxic religion through faith deconstruction.
I share some of the highs and lows of my quest to unravel the toxic threads woven throughout my belief system while offering tips to help you navigate your journey!
You can read more about IndoctriNATION on Rachel’s website.
Stay tuned for more thought-provoking discussions on faith, deconstruction, and recovering from religious trauma in my deconstructing faith podcast series!
Do you host a deconstructing faith podcast and would love to chat? Reach out and let’s make it happen!
Angela Herrington is a spiritual coach and seminary-trained online pastor who has spent more than a decade helping people break free from toxic religious culture. She is the host of The Deconstructing Faith Summit, a Lark’s Song Certified Life Coach, a dynamic conference speaker, and the author of Deconstructing Your Faith without Losing Yourself. Her work has been featured in The New Republic, Religion News Service, Hope for Women magazine, and Authority Magazine.
She’s a firstborn, Enneagram 8, Gen Xer who loves to question everything. She holds a BA from Indiana Wesleyan and a Master in Leadership from Wesley Seminary. Her graduate research project focused on leadership development and opportunities for Gen X women in the US church.
Angela and her unique online ministry are featured in Lyz Lenz’s 2019 book God Land: Story of Faith, Loss, and Renewal in Middle America. She has published articles in Hope for Women and HOPE is Now magazines. She has been featured in The New Republic, Publisher’s Today, and Religion News Service.
Her first book, Deconstruct Your Faith Without Losing Yourself (Eerdmans February, 2024), shares her decade of experience as a coach in Christian spaces, personal stories, a hefty dose of compassion, and her trademark Gen X humor.
Her second book, Embracing the Old Witch in the Woods: Liberating Feminine Wisdom from Christian Patriarchy (Broadleaf, October 2025), is a road map for readers ready to challenge limiting beliefs, confront systemic injustices, and reclaim their inherent worth and wisdom. It helps readers reclaim feminine wisdom in order to liberate ourselves, our communities, and our souls, gaining strength and resilience through our connection to ourselves and to each other.
Angela is also a wife, a mom to 5, and a proud resident of Indiana, with her family when they’re not traveling the US in their RV.
