Why I Stay
There are lots of podcasts and articles about why so many people are leaving religion, but a more interesting question to ask is why people stay, especially those who have been judged, shamed, demonized, or abused by their religious communities. In Why I Stay, we tell stories of faithfulness in the face of judgement, hurt, and betrayal.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 29 minutes
- Episodes
- 10
- Years Active
- 2022
Greg Johnson on Being Gay and On Trial
Greg Johnson is the lead pastor at Memorial Presbyterian Church in St. Louis, Missouri and is the only senior pastor in his entire denomination who is publicly celibate and same-sex attracted. Though…
Brian Zahnd on Discovering a Rich, Substantive Faith
Brain Zahnd is the founding pastor of Word of Life Church in Saint Joseph, Missouri and an author of multiple books. In this interview, Brian talked with us about his Christian journey so far, from f…
Greg Coles on Being Single, Gay, & Christian
Greg Coles is an author, speaker, and worship leader. His latest book is called "No Longer Strangers: Finding Belonging in a World of Alienation."
Check out Greg's website for more of his books and sp…
Andy Mineo on Race, Rap, and Paid Religion
Andy Mineo is a multi-talented hip hop artist, producer, and director. He's been making music since he was a teenager, and has been signed with Reach Records since 2011.
His latest release is "Never L…
Dan Stringer on Struggling with Evangelicalism
Dan Stringer is a pastor, author, and campus minister in Honolulu, Hawaii.
You can get your own copy of "Struggling with Evangelicalism: Why I Want to Leave and What it Takes to Stay" anywhere books …
Jennifer Knapp on Kindness, Empathy, and Humility
Jennifer Knapp is a singer/songwriter, activist, author, and speaker.
Learn more Jennifer on her website.
Most people say Jennifer grew up in a non-religious home, but she disagrees. While she didn't …
Taylor Schumann on Tragedy and Compassion
Taylor Schumann grew up in Virginia with a comfortable and easy life until she was shot by a stranger at her job in 2013. A lot of things changed for Taylor after that, and she began to speak publicl…
Bridget Eileen Rivera on Sexuality, Celibacy, & Community
Bridget Eileen Rivera describes herself as a Christian, Lesbian, Sojourner. Like so many others, she grew up thinking all LGBTQ people were going to hell, but discovered she was a lesbian in college.…
Lecrae on Race, Religion, & Restoration
Lecrae is a rapper who came to fame with his 116 clique and unashamed rhymes. He was a darling of the young, restless reformed movement until he began to speak up about his experiences as a Black man…
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Why I Stay is part of the Patheos Podcast Network. We will hear from guests like Lecrae, Bridget Eileen Rivera, Jennifer Knapp, Dr. Gregory Coles, Andy Mineo, and Pastor Greg Johnson.