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...
