the first time i read john macarthur
a teenage me sent away for “free christian stuff.” one envelope taught me how blunt some theology can be
religious-trauma
harm inside church systems and what it does to the body, identity, and relationships.
the wisdom of trauma
watching gabor maté talk about trauma, addiction, and survival made a lot of my story make more sense – especially the parts i’ve mostly tried to outrun.
the night i got told to run at a revival barn
summer 2018, felt “sent,” drove past the river to a saturday-night revival service, & got yelled at by a visiting prophet with an eye patch.
instagram live w brad klausman
in march 2023 i did an instagram live with brad klausman about
divorcing religion - janice selbie × tot
conversation with janice selbie on divorcing religion - adoptee grief, leaving ministry, and rebuilding without fear (video)
underground church
a youth-group “game” designed to teach loyalty through fear. not play. it was training.
religion news service - adoptee remembrance day
rns covered adoptee remembrance day and why many adoptees push back on glossy, spiritualized adoption narratives. i’m quoted on voice, language, and why this day matters.
my gay church days - season 2 premiere
george azar invited me to open season 2 of my gay church days. we ended up talking adoption, ministry, leaving faith, queerness, and the songs that turned into second half.
telegraph-journal (2022)
a 2022 telegraph-journal feature on my album second half — about leaving ministry, rebuilding, and turning that story into songs.
second half - album
11 songs from the second half of my life - leaving church, rebuilding identity, and finding room for joy.
conditional “freedom” isn’t freedom
why the “you’re free to do X” script isn’t freedom: lawmaking, supremacy, and conditional love.
jason normore, leaving church, finding art
i used to scroll past pieces like this.