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Un-holier Than Thou Podcast

Un-holier Than Thou Podcast

By: Jenny Smith Surviving Podcast Network
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Unholier Than Thou is a podcast for people who are done blindly believing. We challenge religion, question cultural norms, and dismantle the belief systems that shape, and often control, how people think.

This isn't surface-level conversation. This is deconstruction, disruption, and uncomfortable truth. From cult dynamics and religious conditioning to taboo societal issues, we go where most people won't.

If you're ready to think for yourself instead of being told what to think -

Welcome to the conversations you weren't supposed to have.

#exvangelical

#deconstruction

#religioustrauma

#SpiritualAbuse

#FaithDeconstruction

#MentalHealthMatters

#CrimeAndConsequences



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  • Was the Zodiac Hidden in the Bible?
    Mar 31 2026

    Was the Zodiac Hidden in the Bible? Gilgamesh, Jesus, Paul, and Suppressed Star Knowledge (Holier Podcast)

    On the Unholier podcast, the host interviews Indy, and author and researcher about alleged links between the Bible, the Zodiac, ancient texts like the Epic of Gilgamesh, and historical sources such as Josephus, arguing that biblical language and symbols (e.g., “Mazzaroth,” the star of the wise men, Lamb of God, fisher of men, the man with the water pitcher, the “bow” in Noah’s story, and the four horsemen) reflect astrological/astronomical “coding” tied to shifting ages and priestly power. They discuss why churches and seminaries may not teach this material, how Israelite worship included multiple gods and zodiac-related motifs, and how Christian literalism can reinterpret inconvenient details. The guest also connects laying on of hands to energy healing, critiques traditional images of Jesus, and presents full preterism (Revelation and end-times fulfilled in the first century) as a healthier framework for deconstruction, while promoting the guest’s Amazon book on these ideas. #god #BIBLE # #zodiac

    https://a.co/d/00qfH2dp

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    1 hr and 43 mins
  • Escaping the IFB Cult: Purity Culture, Control, and Reclaiming Your Life | Kristin Watson's Story
    Mar 24 2026

    Jennifer and Kristin Watson, both raised in the IFB/IFB cult environment, discuss the extreme control and purity culture placed on girls—no voice or autonomy but full responsibility for men’s “stumbling”—and how that created impossible standards and identity loss. Kristin explains being taught she was sinful from birth and believing she was “evil” after leaving, then slowly rebuilding her identity by reclaiming femininity, dancing, and returning to figure skating, which she once surrendered at youth camp under pressure. She describes rigid rules and surveillance at Crown College, public shaming, political indoctrination, and how she and Nick fell in love, were nearly disciplined, and ultimately ran away at 19. Excommunication, family severance, vindictive retaliation, and years of survival followed. They reflect on evolving beliefs (agnostic/humanist) and Kristin’s nonprofit work supporting single parents as a way to break the cycle and lead with love. #cult #religiouscult #IFB

    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/surviving-ish-podcast/id1572182113?i=1000753167359

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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • DID PAUL STEAL THE GOSPEL? Is the Christianity you know based on Jesus... or a Roman cover-up?
    Mar 17 2026

    DID PAUL STEAL THE GOSPEL? 😱 | The Unholier Podcast

    Is the Christianity you know based on Jesus... or a Roman cover-up?

    This week on The Unholier Podcast, Jenny sits down with Paul from RealGoodNews.org for an explosive conversation that dismantles 2,000 years of church tradition. If you’ve ever felt like the "Red Letters" of Jesus don’t match the rest of the Bible, this episode is your wake-up call.

    We’re diving deep into the historical feud between Paul the Apostle and James (Jesus’ actual brother). Was the early church hijacked? Why does the God of the Old Testament seem so different from the Jesus of the New Testament? From the "genocide" in Numbers 31 to the forged letters in your Bible, we aren’t holding back.

    🔍 Inside the Episode:

    • The Great Hijack: Why modern churches prioritize Paul’s letters over Jesus’ direct teachings.
    • The Nazarene Conflict: The hidden battle between Paul and the Jerusalem Church led by James.
    • Bible or Propaganda? A look at Roman councils, human-authored forgeries, and factual contradictions.
    • Blood Atonement vs. Repentance: Why the "pagan" idea of blood sacrifice might be overshadowing Jesus’ true message of love.
    • Christ Consciousness: What it really means when Jesus says, "The Kingdom of Heaven is within you."

    🌟 About Our Guest:

    Paul is the founder of RealGoodNews.org, a community dedicated to deconstructing traditional dogma to find the authentic message of the historical Jesus. He offers coaching and resources for those seeking spiritual "oneness" outside the walls of organized religion.


    📢 Join the Conversation:

    Do you think Paul changed the message, or was he just "interpreting" it for the world? Drop a comment below—we’re reading them all!

    Don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and hit the BELL to stay Unholier. 😈

    #Christianity #Deconstruction #JesusVsPaul #ChristConsciousness #TheUnholierPodcast #BibleContradictions #ChurchHistory #RealGoodNews #SpiritualAwakening #KingdomWithin


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    1 hr and 39 mins
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