by Marla Taviano | Faith Deconstruction, Identity, Spiritual Writing
I grew up as an indoctrinated Republican who believed with my whole (bless my) heart that Republicans were the true Christians and Democrats were godless. I wrote an apology to Democrats in 2011 on my blog and voted Democrat for the first time in 2012. So I understand...
by Lauren Cibene | Faith Deconstruction, Identity, Spiritual Writing
In Tiger in a Lifeboat, Lauren Cibene takes us on a deeply personal and courageous journey: when everything she once trusted and believed in fell apart, she booked a one-way ticket to India. What begins as a work trip becomes something much greater — a pilgrimage into...
by Nia Chiaramonte | Faith Deconstruction, Identity, LGBTQ, Mental Health
“Damn.” The word slipped out in a whisper as I sat on the old, worn couch in the corner of my therapist’s office. My world had come unraveled. Not because I cursed, but because of the words I muttered right before that. “I’m transgender.” On the surface, I didn’t...
by David Morris | Faith Deconstruction, Identity
In a recent conversation, I interviewed author and theoactivist Tamice Spencer-Helms, who shared the story behind their groundbreaking work Faith Unleavened: The Wilderness Between Trayvon Martin and George Floyd. First published in 2023, Lake Drive Books is pleased...
by Trey Ferguson | Faith Deconstruction, Identity
People tried to tell me about seminary. I even heard pastors jokingly refer to it as “cemetery.” Looking back, I’m not sure if they were actually joking, or if it was one of those “laugh to keep from crying” situations. But I’d been warned: seminary wouldn’t be gentle...
by Lake Drive Reporter | Current Events, Identity, Lake Drive Books News, LGBTQ
In late 2023, Hulu released a powerful documentary, We Live Here: The Midwest, spotlighting LGBTQ+ families navigating life in America’s heartland. Among the featured voices were Lake Drive author Nia Chiaramonte and her wife Katie, whose striking story of...
