Podcast
Dirty Rotten Church Kids
Hosted by SecretMullet Productions · EN
A podcast by church kids for church kids-- figuring out life, art and culture on the other side of the evangelical bubble.
Equal parts heavy and light.
11episodes
Episodes
Newest firstAll episodes
It’s All Gonna Be Okay (Series Finale)
Dec 1, 202301:35:36Tap to summarizeWell they say all rotten things must come to an end. In this final episode, I have a laid back conversation with my friend, the Pastor of Pump himself, Danny Prada. We talk about our respective journeys, how we have grown as individuals, how DRCK has impacted our lives, and how we feel as it all comes to a close.From the bottom of my heart, thank you for so many wonderful moments. I feel honored to have created this show and thrilled by what it has meant to so many Bad Apples like me.Keep up the Dirty Work.And remember,It’s all gonna be okay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →What I Wish I Knew About Deconstruction
Nov 10, 202302:07:34Tap to summarizeOn this, second to last DRCK episode, I had the privilege of hanging out with my friend Janice (God Has Not Given! Bad Words! General Menace!) , and new friend Tim (The New Evangelicals!). We discuss the things we would go back and tell ourselves about our personal deconstruction journeys– the good, the bad, the dogmatic. We also discuss platform culture, how we feel about worship music, and play a game of Youth Group or Boy Band.Brought to you by BoyZone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Ever Becoming with Dr. Roberto Che Espinoza
May 17, 202301:09:23Tap to summarizeThis week I had the privilege of chatting with friend of the show and friend of mine, theologian and author Dr. Roberto Che Espinoza (Body Becoming! Activist Theology!). We have a laid back conversation about rest, embodiment, finding the third way and taking time to dream about the world we wish to see. I also go on a mild rant about being funemployed and the shit show that is the current job market. TIMESTAMPS:Interview - 10:24Post Interview - 47:44Sip, Smoke, Read - 59:45LINKS:Donate to the Activist Theology Project.Check out Dr. Roberto Che’s Espinoza’s website.Follow @jerryjhlee, @workhap, and @apowermood for job hunting tips.Read Atomic Habits, Essentialism, So Good They Can't Ignore You, Good to Great, and The First 90 Days for self-help goodness.Brought to you by UTTERLY HUGE POTATOES Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Pleasure Practice with Portia Brown
May 3, 202301:14:58Tap to summarizeThis week I had the privilege of speaking with sex educator and sex empowerment coach Portia Brown (Froetic Sexology!) . We discuss her upbringing in evangelical spaces, the ways she subverted the sex scripts she was handed, and the deliberate pursuit of pleasure practices.TIMESTAMPS:Interview - 5:04Post Interview - 52:09Sip, Smoke, Read - 57:30 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Dirty Rotten Missions Trips with Kevin Garcia and Mason Mennenga
Apr 20, 202301:42:47Tap to summarizeThis week we’re talking about missions! My co-hosts for this episode are podcasters, writers, and friends Kevin Garcia (Bad Theology Kills! A Tiny Revolution!) and Mason Mennenga (A People’s Theology! The Black Sheep Podcast!). Together we unpack our experiences with short term mission trips, the ideas and doctrines that informed so many of them, and how we feel on the other side of a faith change. We also hear stories from the Bad Apples. TIMESTAMPS:Interview - 2:07Bad Apple Submissions - 49:15Sip, Smoke, Read - 1:20:15Brought to you by Real Time Twitter Fame Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Proof of Life with Joy Oladokun
Apr 5, 202301:17:48Tap to summarizeThis week, I have the absolute privilege of speaking with songwriter, producer, genius Joy Oladokun. We discuss their upbringing in Christian spaces, stepping into truth and the creative journey. We discuss her new album, Proof of Life, the songwriting and creative process, and the art of sifting through faith traditions to find the goodness. We also witness a second encounter with everyone’s favorite evangelist, Pashhtor Ben. TIMESTAMPS:Interview - 4:26Car Rental Sketch - 25:29Post Interview - 55:05Sip, Smoke, Read - 1:05:10Brought to you by those little Christian propaganda comics that no one remembers the name of and there’s no way of knowing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Professional Christian with Sarah Heath and Justin Gentry
Mar 22, 202302:00:29Tap to summarizeOn this episode, I have the privilege of chatting with podcast hosts Sarah Heath and Justin Gentry (REVcovery!). We talk about what it was Iike deconstructing while in full time ministry, the struggles of making significant career changes, and the impostor syndrome that comes along with it. We also discuss what we have found that brings joy on the other side of a faith change and hear stories from the Bad Apples.TIMESTAMPS:Interview - 1:04Bad Apple Submissions - 59:29Sip, Smoke, Read - 1:37:07 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Finitude, Gratitude, and Presence with Holly Laurent
Mar 8, 202301:17:59Tap to summarizeThis week I have the absolute pleasure of chatting with podcaster, writer, and performer Holly Laurent (MEGA The Podcast!). We talk about her upbringing in evangelical spaces, and the faith change that ultimately led to Mega The Podcast. We talk about humor, creativity, walking the fine line of familiar and unfamiliar, and finding the lovely things on the other side of the evangelical bubble.Brought to you by that time the senior pastor only talked to you because he knew it would be filed away as a sermon illustration opportunity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Power Over Piety with Brad Onishi
Feb 22, 202301:20:30Tap to summarizeFor the first episode of the season, I chat with podcaster, author, and academic Brad Onishi (Straight White American Jesus!). We discuss his upbringing as a Japanese American within evangelicalism, the origins of extremist Christian nationalism and what comes next, his new book, and I have a big announcement to make about this season! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Recentering with Lucy Dacus
Dec 21, 202201:21:10Tap to summarizeIt’s the last DRCK of 2022! What a year it has been. I’m wrapping it all up with singer/musician/producer Lucy Dacus! We talk about her upbringing within a cerebral evangelicalism, VBS, Purity Culture, and unravelling what she was handed. We also talk about her latest full length, this year’s EP, her creative process and ways in how she has found community on the other side of a faith change. We also answer the age old question: was Lucy Dacus team Unforeseen Kiss or Sloppy Wet Kiss.Brought to you by The Christmas Carpenter and Vanilla Spice EggnogTIKTOK Creator Cred:@patrickteahantherapy - You Are Not in Trouble@appliedscience11 - Where Are You Christmas? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →