The Crumpled Papers Podcast

S3 E2: When The Church Makes You Their Poster Child (w/Meilyn Luo)

This week on the podcast, I am joined by Mei Luo, who shares her experiences being groomed to be the poster child of her church's youth ministry, and the model of a perfect Christian, despite her church's simultaneous attempts to brush over and ignore her abusive home life. The conversation in this episode is inspired by the topics and themes of my book "A Jumble of Crumpled Papers".
 
The Crumpled Papers Podcast now has a Patreon! 
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Get your copy of “A Jumble of Crumpled Papers” here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0BCD5PMX5/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?ie=UTF8&qid=&sr=   
 
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meilynluo/ 
 

S3 E1: Talking Back To Purity Culture (w/Rachel Joy Welcher)

This week on the podcast, I am joined by Rachel Joy Welcher, author of the book, "Talking Back to Purity Culture", to discuss the roots and harmful effects of a shame and fear based approach to sexuality, as well as how we can change the narrative around purity and our sexual nature.
The conversation in this episode is inspired by the topics and themes of my book "A Jumble of Crumpled Papers".
 
The Crumpled Papers Podcast now has a Patreon! 
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Get your copy of “A Jumble of Crumpled Papers” here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0BCD5PMX5/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?ie=UTF8&qid=&sr=   
 
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Connect with Rachel!
Twitter: https://twitter.com/racheljwelcher
Substack: https://substack.com/@racheljoywelcher 
Check out "Talking Back to Purity Culture" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Talking-Back-Purity-Culture-Rediscovering/dp/0830848169/ref=sr_1_1?crid=EXWPZPHNZW7R&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.CQQ0-8Lcxa8TZAXfEyCTRy9NyqbyhFjZleepF3QJgStFJQdrrwnVoevAgJ_iGY2h.2VZLCiJKlI98CTxE5tk6CfCypRHzFy39fF-NpeIEVBg&dib_tag=se&keywords=talking+back+to+purity+culture+rachel+joy+welcher&qid=1710357797&sprefix=talking+back+to+pur%2Caps%2C124&sr=8-1
 

SPECIAL EPISODE: "Quiet On Set" - Toxic Churches and The Children's Television Industry

In this episode of the podcast, Austin and Lian, the show's first returning guest, discussing the docu-series "Quiet On Set: The Dark Side of Children's Television", which gives a behind the scenes look into the abusive, toxic, and sometimes even heinous experiences of child actors on the sets of some of Nickelodeon's most popular tv shows in the 90s/2000s.
The conversation delves into the similarities between the toxic elements of children's entertainment and that of abusive churches and high-control religious environments.
 
Get your copy of “A Jumble of Crumpled Papers” here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0BCD5PMX5/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?ie=UTF8&qid=&sr=   
 
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https://www.instagram.com/liansversion/ 
 

S2 E10: Deconstruction, Doubt, And The Value Of Questioning Our Beliefs (w/Liz Mall)

This week on the podcast, I am joined by Liz Mall, host of the "Deconstructing The Myth" podcast, to discuss the role and value of deconstructing and questioning your beliefs, as well as discussing the characteristics and tenets that define a "responsible faith".
The conversation in this episode is inspired by the topics and themes of my book "A Jumble of Crumpled Papers".
 
Get your copy of “A Jumble of Crumpled Papers” here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0BCD5PMX5/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?ie=UTF8&qid=&sr=   
 
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https://www.instagram.com/deconstructingthemyth/ 
 
Check Out The "Deconstructing The Myth" Podcast!
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deconstructing-the-myth/id1642091664 
 

S2 E9: The Bad Reputation Christians Give A Good God (w/Mary Jo Sharp)

This week on the podcast, I am joined by Mary Jo Sharp, a professor of apologetics and author of the book, "Why I Still Believe", to discuss the ways both church's and Christian's hypocrisy and neglect of essential characteristics of God end up misrepresenting who he is. 
The conversation in this episode is inspired by the topics and themes of my book "A Jumble of Crumpled Papers".
 
Get your copy of “A Jumble of Crumpled Papers” here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0BCD5PMX5/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?ie=UTF8&qid=&sr=   
 
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Connect with Mary Jo!
https://www.instagram.com/maryjosharp/ 
https://maryjosharp.com 
 
Check Out Mary Jo's Book, "Why I Still Believe: A Former Atheist's Reckoning With The Bad Reputation Christians Give A Good God":
https://www.amazon.com/Why-Still-Believe-Reputation-Christians-ebook/dp/B07PQ4Y128/ref=sr_1_1?crid=26GORQ1JXFQVD&keywords=why+i+still+believe+mary+jo+sharp&qid=1705973983&sprefix=why+i+still+%2Caps%2C130&sr=8-1 
 

S2 E8: When A Church Kid Doesn't Become A "True Christian" (w/Mason Thomas)

This week on the podcast, I am joined by Mason Thomas, a longtime friend from our shared childhood church, who shares his experiences dealing with the adverse effects of being one of the few church kids who decided not to get baptized and become what our church deemed a "true Christian".
The conversation in this episode is inspired by the topics and themes of my book "A Jumble of Crumpled Papers".
 
Get your copy of “A Jumble of Crumpled Papers” here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0BCD5PMX5/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?ie=UTF8&qid=&sr=   
 
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Connect with Mason!
https://www.instagram.com/masonjthomas/ 
 
Check Out The "And His Brother Podcast"!
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@AndHisBrotherPodcast/videos 
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7IeZMc1LnqRedIkhL4fnnJ?si=b9664681737247a1 
 

S2 E7: A Religion of Rules - When A Church’s Extra-Biblical Standards Hinder Authentic Spiritual Growth (w/Natalie Edmonson)

This week on the podcast, I am joined by Natalie Edmonson, co-founder and executive director of the organization "Berean Holiness", who shares about the damaging effects of growing up in a church culture defined by its members' stringent adherence to its extra-biblical standards and practices.
The conversation in this episode is inspired by the topics and themes of my book "A Jumble of Crumpled Papers".
 
Get your copy of “A Jumble of Crumpled Papers” here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0BCD5PMX5/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?ie=UTF8&qid=&sr=   
 
Connect with us!
Austin's Instagram: www.instagram.com/austin_noll 
Podcast's Instagram: www.instagram.com/crumpledpaperspodcast 
Email us at crumpledpaperspodcast@gmail.com
 
Check Out Berean Holiness!
www.bereanholiness.com 
https://www.instagram.com/bereanholiness/ 
https://www.facebook.com/bereanholiness 
 
Listen to the "Not Ashamed Podcast":
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/not-ashamed/id1664792491 

S2 E6: Confronting The Lies of Spiritual Abuse (w/Branon Dempsey)

This week on the podcast, I am joined by longtime worship leader, author, and founder of "Confessions of A Worship Leader" Branon Dempsey, to discuss the importance of confronting the lies that abuse tries to make us believe, as well as understanding just how truly valuable each of our personal stories are. 
The conversation in this episode is inspired by the topics and themes of my book "A Jumble of Crumpled Papers".
 
Get your copy of “A Jumble of Crumpled Papers” here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0BCD5PMX5/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?ie=UTF8&qid=&sr=   
 
Connect with us!
Austin's Instagram: www.instagram.com/austin_noll 
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Get in touch with Branon!
https://www.instagram.com/confessions_ofaworshipleader/
https://www.instagram.com/branondempsey/

S2 E5: Realizing Your Church Isn’t The ONLY Church (w/Ryan and Carla Grubb)

This week on the podcast, I am joined by Ryan and Carla Grubb, former leaders in my childhood church organization, who delve into some of the damaging beliefs and practices that eventually led them to leave their church, including wrestling with the idea that their church was the only "true" church.
The conversation in this episode is inspired by the topics and themes of my book "A Jumble of Crumpled Papers".
 
Get your copy of “A Jumble of Crumpled Papers” here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0BCD5PMX5/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?ie=UTF8&qid=&sr=   
 
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Email us at crumpledpaperspodcast@gmail.com
 
Get in touch with Ryan and Carla!
https://www.facebook.com/ryan.grubb.735 
https://www.facebook.com/carla.h.grubb 

S2 E4: Why Do People Stay In Abusive Churches? - Ten Reasons That Make It Hardest To Leave (w/Remy Diederich)

This week on the podcast, I am joined by spiritual consultant, pastor, and author Remy Diederich, to discuss the ten biggest reasons why people don't leave their spiritually abusive churches, as well as how to navigate a spiritual community or church that promotes toxic faith.
The conversation in this episode is inspired by the topics and themes of my book "A Jumble of Crumpled Papers".
 
Get your copy of “A Jumble of Crumpled Papers” here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0BCD5PMX5/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?ie=UTF8&qid=&sr=   
 
Connect with us!
Austin's Instagram: www.instagram.com/austin_noll 
Podcast's Instagram: www.instagram.com/crumpledpaperspodcast 
Email us at crumpledpaperspodcast@gmail.com
 
Check out "Broken Trust" on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Broken-Trust-practical-spiritual-Overcoming/dp/1976390850/ref=sr_1_4?crid=3RXFC63VK3M9M&keywords=broken+trust&qid=1702948964&sprefix=broken+tr%2Caps%2C125&sr=8-4
 
Get in touch with Remy!
https://www.readingremy.com