The Crumpled Papers Podcast
Sharing our experiences, asking our questions, and voicing our doubts about church, religion, and faith… one crumpled paper at a time.
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Episodes
Tuesday Dec 12, 2023
Tuesday Dec 12, 2023
This week on the podcast, I am joined by my childhood friend and fellow church kid Bella Flores, who shares her experiences dealing with the repercussions of growing up in a legalistic youth and college ministry, including her battle with doubts, mental health, and her perception of God and herself.
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
Get in touch with Bella!
https://www.instagram.com/isabella.l.flores/
Tuesday Dec 05, 2023
Tuesday Dec 05, 2023
This week on the podcast, I am joined by spiritual director, therapist, and author Chuck DeGroat, to talk all about narcissism, including its defining traits and characteristics, as well as ways both churches and individuals can heal from and prevent abuse from narcissistic leaders.
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 "When Narcissism Comes To Church" on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/When-Narcissism-Comes-Church-Community/dp/1514005093/ref=sr_1_1?crid=13E08F8H84H8F&keywords=when+narcissism+comes+to+church&qid=1701658469&sprefix=when+narc%2Caps%2C114&sr=8-1
Get in touch with Chuck!
www.chuckdegroat.net
Tuesday Nov 28, 2023
Tuesday Nov 28, 2023
Welcome to Season 2 of The Crumpled Papers Podcast!
For the premiere episode of the season, I am joined by my very first youth leader, Tori Dozier, to talk all about... you guessed it... youth group!
We cover it all, including the hilarious and meaningful memories and experiences during our time in the youth ministry, our input on the dynamics of authority between youth leaders and parents, and the elements that we see as pillars of what youth ministry should be all about.
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
Get in touch with Tori!
https://www.facebook.com/torijexton.knight.17
Tuesday Aug 01, 2023
Tuesday Aug 01, 2023
This week on the podcast, its the finale episode of season 1, and to celebrate, the tables are being turned, as I look back on all the episodes this season and answer some questions about the things I've learned, season 1's most memorable aspects, as well as what's to come in the future.
Stay tuned to the end, as this conversation will be followed by a compilation of responses sent in by you guys sharing your own personal crumpled papers.
Thank you for a FANTASTIC season 1! I'll see you in Season 2!
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
Tuesday Jul 25, 2023
Tuesday Jul 25, 2023
This week on the podcast, I am joined by Coltin Rohn, a former ministry leader in a sister church organization, who shares his experiences standing up for, and facing the repercussions of his dissenting views of his church's practices, and many of the amazing things he has learned since leaving.
This episode follows the topics and themes of Chapter 22, "Know What You Believe, And Know What You Don't", in 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
Follow The Rohn Family's Journey:
www.rohnfamilyadventure.com
Get in touch with Coltin!
https://www.facebook.com/coltinrohn
Tuesday Jul 18, 2023
Tuesday Jul 18, 2023
This week on the podcast, I am joined by my friend and fellow church kid Lian Mitchell, to discuss her experiences growing up that eventually led her to decide to leave her childhood church, as well as how to navigate the times when our life goes a different direction than what we had planned.
This episode follows the topics and themes of Chapter 21, "Tell Me To Come", in 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
Get in touch with Lian!
https://www.instagram.com/liansversion/
Tuesday Jul 11, 2023
Tuesday Jul 11, 2023
This week on the podcast, I am joined by Marilyn Kriete, to discuss her personal journey with grief, the way her church community navigated her trials, and how a letter written to address their church's problems affected her grief and made her family's name notorious worldwide.
This episode follows the topics and themes of Chapter 20, "The Chance to Say Goodbye", in 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
Read Marilyn's book, "The Box Must Be Empty":
https://www.amazon.com/Box-Must-Empty-Complicated-Spiritual/dp/1950495310/ref=monarch_sidesheet
Get in touch with Marilyn!
https://marilynkriete.com
https://www.facebook.com/marilyn.kriete
Tuesday Jul 04, 2023
Tuesday Jul 04, 2023
This week on the podcast, I am joined by my dad, Robert Noll, to talk about the vitalness of the Holy Spirit's role in our spiritual communities and our personal faith journeys, as well as the damaging repercussions that can result when a church's foundation is not built upon the Holy Spirit.
This episode follows the topics and themes of Chapter 19, "The Million Dollar Question", in 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
Get in touch with Robert!
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089336868073
Tuesday Jun 27, 2023
Tuesday Jun 27, 2023
This week on the podcast, I am joined by Jonathan Martin, author of the book "The Road Away From God", to talk about navigating the loneliness and uncertainty that many find themselves experiencing after leaving the safety and security of a spiritual community behind.
This episode follows the topics and themes of Chapter 18, "A Lonely Road", in 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
Get in touch with Jonathan!
https://www.instagram.com/jonathanamartin/
Check Out "The Road Away From God" on Amazon!
https://www.amazon.com/Road-Away-God-Love-Finds/dp/1540902161/ref=sr_1_1?crid=FJ4ON1XZ4GY5&keywords=the+road+away+from+god+jonathan+martin&qid=1687834652&sprefix=the+road+aw%2Caps%2C113&sr=8-1
Tuesday Jun 20, 2023
Tuesday Jun 20, 2023
This week on the podcast, I am joined by Jenn Moeller, who shares her experiences growing up in the church, and gives us personal examples from her own story of the ways our negative experiences can leave us with unwanted cynicism.
This episode follows the topics and themes of Chapter 17, "Cynics and Sponges", in 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
Get in touch with Jenn!
https://www.facebook.com/harliejaynesmom