Apostate Apple
Apostate Apple
NealReal
Ex-Christian Bible teacher, Neal “Real” Chester shares his journey of recovery from Christian fundamentalism while exploring alternatives to a healthy and fulfilling life. http://ApostateApple.com
5 Stupid Things I Regret Doing for Jesus
In this episode, I expose how fundamentalism worked on my mind to cause me to do some of the dumbest things I regret. I’ll share what I was thinking at the time and the outcome of my decisions.
Nov 20, 2022
19 min
The Difference Between Religion and Spirituality
Christians will try to blend spirituality in with religion as if they're interchangeable, but they are not. In the episode, I will explain the differences between the two practices.
Oct 7, 2022
17 min
How NOT to Be Fooled by Religion or Anything Else
In this episode, I talk about exercising our critical thinking skills to avoid potential bullshit being sold to us. The referenced infographic can be found here: The Ultimate Cheatsheet for Critical Thinking (https://www.pinterest.com/pin/402368547970833204/?nic_v3=1a1IzYYPo).
Oct 5, 2022
15 min
If God Doesn’t Exist, Why Did This Happen…?
In this episode, I share the common arguments for God's existence and how they don't add up when you think about them. I also provide some answers to strange occurrences often attributed to the existence of God. Reference articles in this broadcast:* What Is Pareidolia or Why Do We See Things in the Clouds? (https://www.learning-mind.com/what-is-pareidolia-faces-in-clouds/)* David E. Taylor and the 2014 Superbowl (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wspZUnq0GGQ)
Oct 3, 2022
24 min
How to Repair Your Self-Confidence and Autonomy
In earlier broadcasts, I showed how some Christian religion along with Bible scriptures can lower a person's self-esteem, confidence, and self-love; and limit their autonomy. In this episode, I give tools to repair these areas.
Sep 30, 2022
18 min
How to Repair Your Self-Esteem and Love Yourself
In earlier broadcasts, I showed how some Christian religion along with Bible scriptures can lower a person's self-esteem, confidence, and self-love; and limit their autonomy. In this episode, I give tools to repair these areas.
Sep 28, 2022
17 min
How the Bible Destroys Self-Confidence
Self-confidence is essential to a successful life. In this episode, I share a few Bible passages that compromise the believer's confidence and leaves them vulnerable.
Sep 26, 2022
20 min
How the Bible Attacks Your Autonomy
Exercising your autonomy is essential to a successful life. In this episode, I share a few Bible passages that compromise the believer's self-governance.
Sep 23, 2022
17 min
How the Bible Destroys Self-Love
Self-love is essential to a successful life. In this episode, I share a few Bible passages that compromise the believer's love for themselves.
Sep 21, 2022
23 min
10 Bible Verses that Destroy Self-Esteem
Self-esteem is essential to a successful life. In this episode, I share a few Bible passages that compromise the believers' self-worth and value for themselves.Reference article: What is Self-Esteem (https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-self-esteem-2795868)
Sep 19, 2022
16 min
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