Outgrowing the Good Christian Girl
Tiffany Dawn shares her personal faith journey, moving from a black-and-white view of God and the Bible to a more nuanced understanding of Christianity. She describes how her beliefs and relationship with faith have evolved over time. The podcast is meant to offer encouragement and a fresh perspective to listeners who may be questioning or rethinking their own faith. Tiffany speaks candidly and warmly, inviting others to join her story.
Episodes
4.7: New wineskins + encouragement for queer Christians💗 (ft Dr. Rolf Nolasco)
This week we are exploring The Parable of the New Wineskins (Matthew 9:14–17) and what it means to live an embodied faith. This episode has a special message of encouragement for queer Christians with professor and author Dr. Rolf Nolasco!🔥⭐️Join the conversation at:👉https://tiffanydawniqb.substack.com/chat⭐️Find Rolf's Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/rolfnolasco/⭐️Get Rolf's n
4.6: The secret history of white Christian women 🔥 (ft historian Kristin Kobes Du Mez)
This week we are exploring "The Secret History of White Christian Women" and how it subconsciously affects our biblical interpretations -- with HISTORIAN KRISTIN KOBES DU MEZ, author of "Live Laugh Love" and "Jesus and John Wayne"!As we study the parables, it's helpful to keep our Christian culture and traditions in mind, as they influence our biblical interpreta
4.5: How the Prodigal God pursues BOTH lost sons (ft Ps. Zach Lambert)
This week we are exploring The Parable of the Prodigal Son in Luke 15 with PS. ZACH LAMBERT, author of "Better Ways to Read the Bible"!⭐️Join the conversation at:👉https://tiffanydawniqb.substack.com/chat⭐️Check out Zach's Substack here: https://substack.com/@zachwlambert⭐️Get Zach's book here: https://a.co/d/01J9oG6w👉Need a counselor? Get 10% off your first month at www.betterh
4.4: Holy Spirit Is Grammatically Feminine??🤯 + The Parable of the Lost Coin (ft Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis)
This week we are exploring The Parable of the Lost Coin in Luke 15 with REV. DR. JACQUI LEWIS, author of "Fierce Love"!The section on the Spirit starts at 9:47 - it's so good, and completely based on Scripture!!⭐️Join the VIRTUAL BIBLE STUDY at:👉https://tiffanydawniqb.substack.com/chat⭐️Check out Jacqui's Substack here: https://jacquilewis.substack.com⭐️Visit Jacqui's webs
4.3: God as Our Mother + The Parable of the Lost Sheep (ft Elizabeth Berget)
This week we are exploring The Parable of the Lost Sheep in Luke 15 with ELIZABETH BERGET, author of "Love Like a Mother"!⭐️Join the conversation at:👉https://tiffanydawniqb.substack.com/chat⭐️Check out Elizabeth's Substack here: https://elizabethberget.substack.com⭐️Visit Elizabeth's website here: https://a.co/d/01cphMEXSee you again next Tuesday for another Parable of Jesus!XO
![4.2: The Parable of the Hidden Treasure + a String of Pearls [ft. Marty Solomon]](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/vrb034rm5txz1vn3mdb87sq9ro6k?.jpg)
4.2: The Parable of the Hidden Treasure + a String of Pearls [ft. Marty Solomon]
This week we are exploring The Parable of the Hidden Treasure in Matthew 13 with MARTY SOLOMON of the BEMA Podcast!⭐️Join the conversation at:👉https://tiffanydawniqb.substack.com/chat⭐️Check out Marty's new book here: https://a.co/d/03iT4GoW⭐️Listen to the BEMA Podcast here: https://www.bemadiscipleship.comSee you again next Tuesday for another Parable of Jesus!XOXO,Tiffany & Imani Meet I
![4.1: The Parable of the Talents + an Identity Crisis [ft. Imani Payne]](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/xb7a2wideliuuaap81zxdea51lqy?.jpg)
4.1: The Parable of the Talents + an Identity Crisis [ft. Imani Payne]
Join Our Virtual Bible Study: https://tiffanydawniqb.substack.com/chatTHIS WEEK we are exploring The Parable of the Talents in Matthew 25 and Luke 19.Have you been CRAVING a Bible study for your life right NOW, after you’ve deconstructed … or your faith has evolved … or you’ve untangled a lot of your old doctrine? Me too!! That's why Season 4 of "Outgrowing the Good Christian Girl"
3.16: What I've come to believe about faith❤️
Welcome to Season 3 of Outgrowing the Good Christian Girl! Today I'm sharing my personal 3 key takeaways from my journey these past few years. These are 3 things I've come to believe about the faith journey, and I hope they can encourage you too! XOXO, Tiffany DawnBOOKS + DEVOS I WROTE😍👇Practical tips + fun to read - all about relationships + singleness!👉https://shorturl.at/hrPY4YOUTUBE:
3.15: What Devotions Could Be (ft. Lisa Colón DeLay)
Enter book giveaway by commenting: "WINNER" on Youtube!Here's the link: https://youtu.be/RzvF20rp9isToday we're talking with Lisa Colón DeLay about rethinking devotions and how we connect with God. How can we refresh our hearts when doing the same old “devotional routine” feels like a burden instead of life-giving? What other ways can we connect with God through spiritual pract
3.14: Gentle Parenting, the Bible, & Spanking (ft. Wendy Snyder)
Today we're talking with Wendy Snyder about parenting young children in a firm but KIND manner. What does Jesus Himself teach us about parenting? Has our preoccupation with sin caused our kids not to trust their hearts and bodies? What are some practical parenting strategies?I LOVED this interview and can't wait to share it with you. Welcome back to "Outgrowing the Good Christian G
3.13: Raising Daughters with Self-Esteem (ft. Sheila Gregoire)
Today we're talking with Sheila Gregoire about her book "She Deserves Better" and how to raise daughters with self-esteem! How do you instill faith without forcing it onto a child? How do you teach healthy boundaries? And what should parents know about "the sex talk"?I LOVED this interview and can't wait to share it with you. Welcome back to "Outgrowing the Good
3.12: Deconstructing as a Full-Time Missionary (ft. Lora)
Today we're talking with Lora about her story of deconstructing while on the missions field—and also how gender discrimination contributed to her journey! Is our approach to evangelical missions working? Is there a better approach? How does our approach affect single women in ministry? I LOVED this interview and can't wait to share it with you. Welcome back to "Outgrowing the Good
3.11: Why Women Can Be Church Leaders (ft. Dr. Cynthia Hester)
Today we're talking with Dr. Cynthia Hester about the theology of women in church leadership. What are women’s roles biblically, when it comes to the church? Have we made doctrine from disputed texts? What are 1 Corinthians 14 and 1 Timothy 2 actually telling us?I LOVED this interview and can't wait to share it with you. Welcome back to "Outgrowing the Good Christian Girl"! X
3.10: Marriage, Divorce & God As "They"??🤔 (ft. Ngina Otiende)
Today we're talking with Ngina Otiende, a marriage coach who is helping us deconstruct some harmful ways we’ve viewed marriage and divorce. Does God really hate divorce, or is that a mistranslation of the verse? Is marriage meant to make us holy or is it also meant to be good and bring joy? PLUS, we take a FASCINATING sidebar to discuss why some Christians refer to God as “they!” I LOVED this
3.9: Have I become ANTI-GOD?? (ft. Tiffany & James)
Here's an unplanned, raw chat with me and James! Based on some comments we've received, we wanted to talk more about the heart behind this podcast, and why I'm so passionate about talking about controversial theology. I hope this can encourage you!Much love, Tiffany (& James)MY PODCAST EPISODES ON THE THEOLOGY BEHIND LGBTQ:⭐️Let's Talk About The Whole Bible: https://www.you
3.8: Coming Out as a Queer Christian, ft Heather B.
Today we're talking with my friend Heather, who is sharing her story of coming out as a queer Christian. That isn’t a statement you often hear, but her faith is vibrant and alive! What led her to come out? What led her to be a Christian? And why does she feel such a call on her life to build bridges between people with different theologies in this area? I LOVED this interview and can'
3.7: Biblical Sexual Ethics: The Untold Story, ft Karen Keen
Today we're talking with biblical scholar Karen Keen, exploring human sexuality - both same sex relationships, and premarital sex. What is the larger biblical story and vision for human sexuality? What do all the "weird" stories in the Bible teach us about human sexuality? What happens when we as Christians disagree on our theology of sexuality? I LOVED this interview and can'
3.6: Deconstructing Politics & Our Idea of Pro-Life, ft Shane Claiborne
Today we're talking with Shane Claiborne, exploring politics and the idea of being pro-life. What does it mean to be pro-life? What issues are important to consider (through the lens of Jesus) when we're voting? What does the Bible teach us about politics? What does it mean to BE a peacemaker? I LOVED this interview and can't wait to share it with you. Welcome back to "Outgro
3.5: Healing from Religious Harm (PLUS the Psychology of Deconstruction), ft Brittney Moses
Today we're talking with Brittney Moses, exploring the psychology that affects us mentally and physically as we're deconstructing and healing from church hurt. What are some signs of a healthy vs. unhealthy church community? Why is deconstruction so uncomfortable, and why can it take so long to heal from hurt? What can we do to help ourselves along that healing process? What are correcti
3.4: Re-imagining Church, ft Kate Boyd of "Remembered Table"
Today we're talking with Kate Boyd of An Untidy Faith & Remembered Table, exploring how we understand church and Christian community. Is going to a building on Sunday morning really required of Christians? What was church meant to be? If we could envision a more holistic approach, what would that look like? I LOVED this interview and can't wait to share it with you. Welcome back to
3.3: Deconstructing Our Theology (& Why That’s Not Heretical), ft Pastor Trey Ferguson
Today we're talking with Pastor Trey Ferguson, deconstructing how we construct our theologies. Was our theology really meant to never change? Is it meant to be an ongoing process? How do we invite our imagination into this process, while still honoring God and Scripture? I LOVED this interview and can't wait to share it with you. Welcome back to "Outgrowing the Good Christian Girl
3.2: The Problem with Biblical Literalism, ft Marty Solomon of BEMA Discipleship
Today we're talking with Marty Solomon of the BEMA Podcast, deconstructing how we INTERPRET the Bible. Was it meant to be historically accurate? Will it all fall apart if we think that 7-day creation might not be literal? Are the “problems" in the biblical stories actually there on purpose like clues on a treasure map? I LOVED this interview and can't wait to share it with you. Wel
3.1: Are we worshiping the Bible?, ft Rev. Immanuel van Tonder
Today we're talking with Rev. Immanuel van Tonder, deconstructing our approach to the Bible. What if taking it literally is just as unhelpful as constantly picking every detail apart? How do we determine which parts apply today and which parts we have to look deeper? What is OUR intent as we approach Scripture, and how does that change what we TAKE AWAY from it?I LOVED this interview and can&
2.15: Deconstructing while married: What's it like? ♥️
What's it like being married when one person is deconstructing and one person isn't? Today James and I both share the hardest parts of this deconstruction journey, how it's affected our marriage and what we’ve learned along the way. Welcome back to the "Outgrowing the Good Christian Girl" podcast! We hope you enjoy this final episode of the season. XOXO, TiffanyHERE ARE TO
2.14: Investigating Evangelism: Should it look different?
Today we're talking with Carlos Rodríguez about if our approach to evangelism needs to change. We're also talking about a bunch of hot topics in social justice and about finding Jesus in deconstruction!! SO EXCITED about this episode!! It is so thought-provoking and a different perspective than I ever heard growing up. Welcome back to the "Outgrowing the Good Christian Girl" po
2.13: Investigating Social Justice: Is "righteousness" tied to pursing justice?
Sponsored by Faithful Counseling: http://faithfulcounseling.com/tiffanydawn - Today we're talking with Mike McDonald of The Bible Project about social justice! What does the word "righteous" actually mean, and how is it tied to justice? (This word study changes everything!!) How is bad theology hurting our approach to justice? What is biblical vs social justice? (Is there even a dif
2.12: Debriefing Purity Culture: Is sex before marriage wrong?
James and I both grew up in purity culture and both saved sex for marriage. And today we’re talking about that! We’re debriefing our segment on purity culture + sex, and sharing what we’re learning about a biblical view of sex! Welcome back to the "Outgrowing the Good Christian Girl" podcast! XOXO, TiffanyHERE ARE TODAY'S QUESTIONS:Q1: What did you grow up believing about sex, and
2.11: Investigating Married Sex: Unlearning toxic teachings that destroy our sexual desire
Sponsored by Faithful Counseling: http://faithfulcounseling.com/tiffanydawn - Today we're talking with Sheila Gregoire about some of the damaging teachings we grew up hearing about "biblical sex" in marriage. She's turning some of those teachings on their heads as she shares what a truly biblical sex life looks like, and how this new perspective actually makes sex so much more
2.10: Investigating Purity Culture: What does the Bible REALLY say about sex?
Sponsored by Faithful Counseling: http://faithfulcounseling.com/tiffanydawn - Today we're talking with Kat Harris about masturbation, sexuality, and how to deconstruct purity culture while keeping a biblical approach to sex! SO EXCITED about this one!! Welcome back to the "Outgrowing the Good Christian Girl" podcast! XOXO, TiffanyHERE ARE OUR QUESTIONS:Q1: When you grew up in the he
2.9: Mental Health: That deconstruction-induced anxiety + healing from church hurt
Sponsored by Faithful Counseling: http://faithfulcounseling.com/tiffanydawn - Deconstructing your faith can be REALLY hard on your mental health. So today we're talking with Brittney Moses, host of The Faith and Mental Wellness Podcast, about mental health during deconstruction, recognizing spiritual manipulation, healing from church hurt, finding a healthy community, and SO MUCH MORE! Welcom
2.8: Debriefing Women's Roles: Our changing beliefs on women pastors + more
We're wrapping up our mini series on women's roles! Here's what we each believe + our journey to this point. We'll also take a brief rabbit trail to talk about deconstruction and some of the recent press it's been getting. Let's talk! XOXO, Tiffany & JamesMY INSTAGRAM: @tiffanydawniqb NEED A COUNSELOR?Get 10% off your first month with Faithful Counseling!(This lin
2.7: Investigating Women's Roles: Can women lead in church?
Let's dive into episode 7 of "Outgrowing the Good Christian Girl!" Today we're talking with the Rev. Dr. Amy Peeler, an Associate Professor of New Testament at Wheaton College and Associate Rector at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church. Here are the questions we'll be talking about:1. What did you grow up believing about women's roles in the church and in marriage? (@2:10)2.
2.6: Debriefing LGBTQ+: How our beliefs have changed + why
We're wrapping up our mini series on LGBTQ+! Here's what we each believe + our thoughts on some of your comments. Let's talk! XOXO, Tiffany & JamesWHAT WE'RE TALKING ABOUT TODAY:@1:14: Why is this topic the “litmus test” of being a Christian and obeying the Bible?@2:50: Growing up, what was the message you heard about being gay?@4:03: When did you start thinking more about
2.5: Investigating LGBTQ+: Is there only one biblical perspective?
Let's dive into part 5 of "Outgrowing the Good Christian Girl!" Today we're talking with Matthew Vines, author of "God and the Gay Christian: The Biblical Case for Same Sex Relationships." Here are the questions we'll be talking about:1. What did you used to believe it meant to honor God with your sexuality? (@4:05)2. What was the fruit of seeing sexuality that w
2.4: Debriefing Hell: What we believe (+ WHY did Jesus die??)
We're wrapping up our mini series on hell + heaven! Here's what we each believe + our thoughts on some of your comments! Let's talk! XOXO, Tiffany & JamesWHAT WE'RE TALKING ABOUT TODAY:What did we grow up believing about hell?What was the fruit of that belief?Why is this conversation even important?What do we think hell is, and why?What was the purpose of Jesus's death
2.3: Investigating Heaven: Who's in, who's out, + other questions
Let's dive into part 2 of our mini series on hell! Today we're talking with Josh Butler, author of "The Skeletons in God's Closet." Here are the questions we'll be talking about:1. What was your old way of thinking about hell? (@2:16)2. The first thing we’ll be looking at is fruit. What is the fruit of that belief about hell? (@4:30)3. What is a biblical view of heave
2.2: Investigating Hell: Is it really a pit of fire?
Today I got to interview pastor and author Steve Daughterty (IG: @stepd0c)! I LOVED getting to talk with him about hell! Here are the questions I asked him:1. What was your old way of thinking about hell? (@2:57)2. The first thing we’ll be looking at is fruit. What was the fruit of that belief in your life? (@6:03)3. What was your aha moment when you realized maybe you were misunderstanding the Bi
2.1: Investigating Deconstruction (+ why James hates that word)
What do WE mean by deconstruction? How has Tiffany's "deconstruction" affected our marriage? What do we each believe about Scripture? How has that view changed? And do conversations like this promote unity or disunity in church?? Welcome back to Outgrowing the Good Christian Girl (OCG) - Season 2! Can't wait to share this episode (and all of season 2!) with you guys!! Praying G
Episode 6: How Faith Hurt AND Healed My Mental Health (with Tiffany Dawn)
Sponsored by Faithful Counseling: http://faithfulcounseling.com/tiffanydawnThis is the final episode of our "Outgrowing the Good Christian Girl" series. It's all about how this journey to grow deeper into my faith, and to outgrow some of the legalism from my past, has set me free in a whole new way. 🙌 I hope this can encourage you as well! Let's talk! XOXO, Tiffany And please c
Episode 5: Does God Care if I'm Happy?? (with Tiffany Dawn)
Sometimes we hear damaging messages about emotions in church circles. So let's talk about this: Does God care if you're happy, or only if you're holy? Are some emotions bad enough that we need to hide them? And as always, share your thoughts in the comments below! XOXO, TiffanyPREVIOUS EPISODES:YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7JVVzI5tshcn63oFH2-Nk3Rai9lf-A5cPODCAST:
Episode 4: Can a Christian be GAY? (with Tiffany Dawn)
This was the next big question on my journey. I wanted to understand what the Bible really meant on this issue. But along the way something unexpected happened - I learned to be okay with gray areas, and with not having all the answers. Let's talk! XOXO, TiffanyPREVIEW EPISODES:YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7JVVzI5tshcn63oFH2-Nk3Rai9lf-A5cPODCAST: https://tiffanydawn.buzzsp
Episode 3: "Our Preoccupation with SIN" (with Tiffany Dawn)
In Episode 3 I'm asking: "Are we too obsessed with 'sin'? Is inherent sin REALLY our identity? And if we talk about God's love too much, does that water down the gospel?" Let's talk! XOXO, Tiffany DawnWATCH ON YOUTUBE:https://youtu.be/ShzfvkA4bdoTHIS SERIES: I've been dreaming up a series called "Outgrowing the Good Christian Girl" for about a year
Episode 2: "The Bible + If We're Using It Right" (with Tiffany Dawn)
In Episode 2 I'm asking: "Is the Bible really as black and white as I once thought? Have I been using the Bible the way it was intended? Is it ALL meant to be literally applied?" Let's talk! XOXO, Tiffany DawnWATCH ON YOUTUBE:https://youtu.be/ciqtjqoEhrwEPISODE 1: GROWING PAINShttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1613266/7300993-episode-1-growing-pains-with-tiffany-dawn.mp3?blob_id=31752
Episode 1: "Growing Pains" (with Tiffany Dawn)
THIS SERIES: I've been dreaming up a series called "Outgrowing the Good Christian Girl" for about a year now. It's all about my faith journey from growing up in a conservative, predominantly white evangelical homeschool community, and the questions and anxieties and cynicism I started experiencing a few years ago. I want to share the path I feel like God has guided me on - to f
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