Heretical Hippies

Ep. 10 Community Then vs. Now

Anna and Kari Jo discuss their experiences with community as Christians and on the mission field. They reflect on the support and limitations they encountered in their respective communities. They also share what they miss about their previous communities and the challenges of maintaining relationships from their past. They explore the idea of finding new community and the importance of connecting with people in different settings. Finally, they discuss the type of person they want to be in their evolving understanding of community. The conversation explores the importance of creating a diverse community and the benefits it brings. It emphasizes the desire to attract good people who challenge and inspire, and the importance of fostering an environment where people can be themselves and engage in meaningful conversations. The hosts express their hopes and dreams for connection through community and encourage listeners to create and develop their own communities.

Ep. 9: What Makes Us "Hippes"!

Why do we call ourselves hippies? A fun conversation to get to know Anna and Kari Jo!

Ep. 8: What Makes Us "Heretics"

Embracing our heresy, we discuss why we would be called heretics.

Ep 7: How To Love Others Through Deconstruction

In this episode, Anna and Kari Jo discuss how to love and support someone going through deconstruction. They emphasize the importance of not freaking out and treating the person as if they've turned into aliens. They also highlight the need to listen with empathy, ask genuine questions to understand, and avoid spewing Bible verses or beliefs. They encourage finding common interests and activities to bond over, and being willing to give the person time and space to process. They stress the importance of practicing radical acceptance and allowing the relationship to go beyond shared beliefs.

Ep.6 How to Love Yourself through Deconstruction

In this episode of Heretical Hippies, Anna and Kari Jo discuss how to love during deconstruction. They provide tips on how to love oneself and others who are going through the process of questioning and reevaluating their faith. The chapters cover various aspects of self-love, including not freaking out, embracing change, being patient, exposing oneself to other points of view, practicing radical acceptance, finding supportive people, taking breaks when needed, and seeking therapy for religious trauma. The conversation emphasizes the importance of compassion, understanding, and support during the deconstruction journey.

Ep.5 What Have We Held Onto

In this conversation, Kari Jo and Anna discuss the aspects of Christianity that they have held onto in their personal journeys beyond Evangelicalism. They explore the concept of love as the overarching aspect that informs their engagement with others.

Ep.4: Part 2: To Share or Not to Share

More on the art of sharing your spiritual journey OR NOT!

Ep.3: Part 1: To Share or Not to Share

Scared to share your deconstruction story? We were too. And sometimes still are! Here’s how we got through it.

Ep.2: Anna’s story

Anna’s story in a nutshell. Anna has been married for 28 years, has five children that she homeschooled, is a Doula and a business owner. Her life took a drastic turn in 2018 when her health wavered and her doubts surfaced. Here’s the beginning of her deconstruction story.

Ep. 1: Kari Jo’s story

Kari Jo is a mother, wife, fitness instructor, former missionary and awesome person. May her story encourage you.