Sex, Drugs, and Jesus
Sex, Drugs, and Jesus embraces taboo topics and shares stories about surviving the social outskirts. De'Vannon has had a long journey of self-discovery including being kicked out of his church for his sexuality, serving in the military during “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” becoming a drug dealer and convict, contracting HIV and HEP B, being homeless, and ultimately rising from the social outskirts to become a healthy and insightful entrepreneur. Join De'Vannon as he interviews authors, podcasters and many others who bring valuable insight into issues that plague us and our loved ones in our daily lives and learn how to help yourself and those you care about in new and innovative ways. If you have an open mind or want to be more open minded, the Sex, Drugs, and Jesus Podcast is for you! Let's take a peek behind the curtain...
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 71 minutes
- Episodes
- 217
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Episode #97: Insight Into The Polyamorous Lifestyle, Hierarchy Vs. Non-Hierarchy, Dating App Advice & Why Being A Hoe Is Not The Same As Being Poly, With Lluvia Peveto A*K*A Your Cool Aunt!
INTRODUCTION:
Lluvia Peveto, 37, is a native Texan, former journalist and currently a marketing and public relations specialist. She is a senior account manager for a Baton Roug…
Episode #96: Solo Dolo: My Breakup With A Covert Narcissist Who Cheated While He Had Covid And Lied About It - Part 2
INTRODUCTION:
This marks the second episode of me speaking candidly about my recent breakup with my partner of half a decade. This became abuse long before I realized it was. I …
Episode #95: Solo Dolo: My Breakup With A Covert Narcissist Who Cheated While He Had Covid And Lied About It - Part 1
INTRODUCTION:
This marks the first episode of me speaking candidly about my recent breakup with my partner of half a decade. This was messy but it is the reality that I am curre…
Episode #94: A Review Of "Don't Call Me A Christian" With Ex-Catholic Patrice & John M. Verner, Author & Host Of The Cult Of Christianity Podcast
INTRODUCTION:
In today’s episode John M. Verner and Ms. Patrice help me navigate a discussion on my new book, Don’t Call Me A Christian: What Does That Word Even Mean? This is a…
Episode #93: The Intersectionality Between Brand And The Human Experience + Community And Death Surrounding Brands + Grieving Lost Parents And Business, With Deeon C. Brown, Life/Business Coach + Host Of The Man Versus Brand Podcast
INTRODUCTION:
Deeon C. Brown is the host of the Man Versus Brand Podcast plus he is a life as well as a business coach. Deeon’s work explores the intersectionality between brand…
Episode #92: Child Molestation, Elder Sexual Abuse, Mental Health Treatments & Second Chances For Sex Offenders, With Dr. Lisa Smith - Professor, Hypnotherapist, Author & Advocate
INTRODUCTION:
I'm a professor, hypnotherapist, author, and advocate who has helped many people for the past 20+ years overcome trauma from PTSD, abuse (physical, sexual & emotional) & …
Episode #91: Advice For Women Living With HIV/AIDS, Doctoral Disrespect, The Connection Between COVID-19 & HIV/AIDS And Bringing A New Perspective To The United Nations, With Martina Clark, Author & HIV/AIDS Activist
INTRODUCTION:
Martina Clark was the first openly HIV-positive person hired to work for UNAIDS in 1996. She subsequently worked for the United Nations system for 20 years, advoca…
Episode #90: Ketamine Therapy, K Hole Defined & Treatment Resistant Mental Health Issues, With Frank Ligons, Author Of IV Ketamine Infusion Therapy For Depression
INTRODUCTION:
Frank M. Ligons, MS specializes in exploring the benefits, safety, and payment strategies regarding Ketamine treatment in addressing mental, physical, and addictio…
Episode #89: The Burden Of Caregivers, Compassion Fatigue & Burnout, With Dr. Edward Smink, Author & Coach
INTRODUCTION:
Edward Smink, the founder of The Soul of Caregiving Coaching Practice, is an in-demand speaker, coach, and author of The Soul of Caregiving, A Caregiver’s Guide t…
Episode #88: How Christianity Is A Cult, Religious Mind Bending & The "Karen-ness" Of Christians, With John Verner, Author Of The Cult Of Christianity & Podcast Host
INTRODUCTION:
I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Exposition, with an interdisciplinary in Literature, from Moody Bible Institute. I was one of two recipients of the MBI Homil…
Episode #87: BDSM Memoir Of An Unfaithful Wife, Insight Into The Kink Community & Self-Cutting, With Master Joshua (Pro-Dom) & Karma Said (Author, Sex Slave)
INTRODUCTION:
Master Joshua:
Why I do what I do
My whole purpose is to help people self-actualize. I’ve walked my own journey of identity for as long as I can remember. And in m…
Episode #86: Obesity WARNING, Emotional Eating, Male Body Image Issues & A Near Death Experience With David Hernandez, Behavioral Health Coach & Host Of The Listen, You're Not Defeated Podcast
INTRODUCTION:
David Hernandez is the founder of Body By Purpose, creator of the Elite Champion Fitness Academy and host of the podcast, Listen, You’re Not Defeated.
He is passi…
Episode #85: Foundational 'Non-Christian' Bible Study, How The Bible Is Composed & Identity Politics With Jeffrey Kranz (OverviewBible.com), Author Of The Beginner's Guide To the Bible
INTRODUCTION:
Jeffrey Kranz is a Bible geek who started OverviewBible, a biblical literacy website, in 2013. He uses his expertise as a writer and consultant to help people unde…
Episode #84: Solo Dolo - Bad Preachers, The Choir Orgy, Tyler Perry Shade, Joel Osteen Shade + The Church's Hustler State Of Mind
INTRODUCTION:
Join De'Vannon as he closes out 2022 with some real talk on bad preachers, the church's hustler-like mentality, Tyler Perry, Joel Osteen and so much more...
INCLU…
Episode #83: Staying Sober In The LGBTQIA+ Community, Hiding Alcoholism & When To Ask For Help, With Dillan Gay, Host Of The Sober Gay Podcast
INTRODUCTION:
The Sober Gay is a podcast hosted by Dillan Gay with Aubrey Lee in Denver, Colorado. They explore a wide range of topics that relate back to a common theme: stayin…
Episode #82: Critical Race Theory, Respecting Homeless Veterans & Respect For Women, With Ciahnan Darrell, Author Of Blood At The Root
INTRODUCTION:
Ciahnan is the author of two novels, the award-winning A Lifetime of Men (Propertius Press, 2020), and the critically acclaimed Blood at the Root (Atmosphere Press…
Episode 81: An Inside Look Into The Social Security Administration, With Spencer Bishins, Author Of Social Security Disability Revealed: Why It’s So Hard To Access Benefits And What You Can Do About It
INTRODUCTION:
Spencer Bishins has a master’s degree from the London School of Economics, and a law degree from Florida State University. Working for SSA for more than 10 years, …
Episode 80: Tea Spill Part 3: Child Molesting Televangelists, The Financial Trail & Lack Of Diversity Within The Bible Translation Industry And The Church's Merchandising Mayhem, With Barry Bowen, Staff Investigator @ Trinity Foundation
INTRODUCTION:
Barry Bowen is the Staff Investigator at Trinity Foundation, a nonprofit organization that investigates religious fraud, theft and excess. From 2005 to 2010 Bowen …
Episode #79: Suffering In Silence, Panic Attacks, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder & Why It's Good To Run Out Of Drugs, With Erik & Marc, Hosts - From Survivor To Thriver Podcast
INTRODUCTION:
Co-hosts Erik DaRosa and Marc Fernandes are upending the front-end of mental health conversations. Each week, they tackle different mental health topics through ho…
Episode #78: Live Hypnotherapy Session + The Benefits & History Of Hypnotherapy, With Elaine Perliss, C. Ht, Certified Hypnotherapist & Board Certified Instructor
INTRODUCTION:
Elaine Perliss is a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist and State Board Certified Instructor who assists her clients in achieving success. Her passion is helping peo…