Spirituality Matters with Rev Karla

You’re Not Failing at Faith—You’re Redefining It | Unchurched

This one is for the quiet hearts—the ones who feel the ache on Sunday mornings, wondering if they’ve lost something holy, or if they’re somehow failing at faith.

In today’s episode, I’m here to remind you: you’re not failing—you’re redefining. You’re shifting into a new kind of faith, one that doesn’t require performance or perfection, but allows for rest, softness, and truth.

What may feel like unraveling is actually sacred becoming. And even if the path feels uncertain, it is not without direction. You are moving toward something more honest, more peaceful, more your own.

Let this episode be your reminder: You are not broken. You are becoming. And that is sacred.

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From Indoctrination to Awareness

How Understanding the Overton Window Can Help you Decode Trump and Deconstruct Christian Patriarchy

In this episode, I’m talking about something many of us on the deconstruction path are feeling right now: disoriented, exhausted, and deeply aware that something is not right. I connect the dots between indoctrination, the Overton Window, and how they’ve shaped not just our faith, but our politics, our relationships, and our sense of self. If you’ve been told your questions are dangerous, your healing is rebellion, or your compassion makes you weak—this episode is for you. You're not losing your way. You're waking up.

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5 Misconceptions About Leaving Church | A Response Guide for the Deconstructing Christian

In today’s episode, I’m sharing five of the most common misconceptions about those of us who’ve left church. If you’ve ever been called selfish, bitter, or “just hurt by the wrong church,” this one is for you. I unpack each assumption with honesty and clarity—and speak directly to those of you who have found peace outside of organized religion. Your story is valid. Your path is sacred. And despite what others may say, leaving church did not make you less faithful—it made you free.

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Patriarchal Tactics and Why it Harms You

In this episode, Rev Karla unpacks the manipulative tactics of patriarchal systems—from gaslighting and blame-shifting to spiritual bypassing—and how they echo across our homes, churches, and political structures. Drawing connections between recent headlines and the personal experiences of those deconstructing from Christianity, she offers clarity, validation, and a reminder that your intuition isn’t broken—it was silenced. This is your invitation to keep healing, keep questioning, and keep reclaiming your voice.

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Drill Baby Drill! | The Christian Fallacy of Domination of the Earth

In this episode, Rev Karla confronts the dangerous theology behind the phrase “Drill Baby Drill” and the Christian fallacy of dominion over the Earth. She explores how harmful interpretations of scripture have fueled environmental destruction, justified with faith, and used to silence efforts to protect creation. From endangered species to national parks, this episode is both a warning and a call to heal. If you’ve ever been told that caring for the planet contradicts your faith, this conversation is for you.

 

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How History Will Remember Us | The Christian Response to Fascism Then and Now

History does not look kindly on those who stood by in silence.

From Nazi Germany to present-day America, Christianity has been used as both a tool of oppression and a force for justice. Today, as we witness forced deportations, the stripping of LGBTQIA+ rights, and the systematic erasure of marginalized communities, we must ask ourselves: Where do we stand?

Some Christians are embracing oppression. Others remain silent. And then there are those who resist.

History will remember who spoke out—and who chose comfort over courage. The time to act is now.

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Rest Is Sacred Too | Unchruched Sunday, March 23rd

In this gentle Sunday reflection, Rev Karla speaks to the sacredness of rest and the quiet rebellion of the unchurched. For those feeling pulled to justify, perform, or prove their worth—this is your reminder that rest is not laziness. It is holy. It is healing. And it belongs to you.

 

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A Spiritual Path Without Church | Why Leaving Church Doesn’t Mean Leaving Spirituality

For those of us who have left the church, the message is clear: we are not lost, and we are not looking for a way back.

Yet, in deconstructing spaces, the loudest voices still belong to the churched. We are treated as a project to fix, an enigma to understand, or a problem to solve. But the truth is, many of us left because we saw the harm church as an institution perpetuates—patriarchy, white supremacy, homophobia, power abuses, and spiritual manipulation.

This episode is not an argument—it is a declaration. I am unchurched. I am not broken. I am spiritually independent.

For those who have walked away and felt pressure to return, your path is sacred. Listen in as we reclaim the space of the unchurched and challenge the idea that church is the only place where spirituality can thrive.

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If Not You? Who? If You Aren’t Terrified You Aren’t Paying Attention

I’m not an alarmist—I’m a realist. I see the patterns, I pay attention, and I take action when I know something is wrong. And right now, I need you to hear this: If you aren’t terrified, you aren’t paying attention.

Democracy is being dismantled at a speed designed to keep us overwhelmed, exhausted, and unable to fight back. From forced deportations and gutted workers’ rights to billionaires tightening their grip on government power, we are watching an orchestrated plan unfold.

So, what do we do? We prepare. We resist. We take care of each other. Because submission will not save us, and waiting for someone else to act is no longer an option.

If not you, then who? If not now, then when?

🔗 Listen now and don't forget—Stay Awake, Stay Inspired and Stay Informed 

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When Fear Guides Your Faith: A Response to a Reader

Faith should not require fear—but for many of us, that’s exactly how we were taught to believe. Fear of asking questions. Fear of losing community. Fear of what happens if we step outside the lines.

In this episode, I respond to a message from a reader whose concerns reveal just how deeply fear-based theology shapes belief systems. From xenophobia to LGBTQIA+ erasure to patriarchal control, fear is the foundation of a faith that demands obedience over understanding.

But fear-based faith isn’t faith at all—it’s control. And once you see it, you can begin to break free.

 

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