This week on the podcast, I am joined by my friend and fellow church kid Lian Mitchell, to discuss her experiences growing up that eventually led her to decide to leave her childhood church, as well as how to navigate the times when our life goes a different direction than what we had planned.  This episode follows the topics and themes of Chapter 21, "Tell Me To Come", in my book "A Jumble of Crumpled Papers".   Get your copy of “A Jumble of Crumpled Papers” here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0BCD5PMX5/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?ie=UTF8&qid=&sr=      Connect with us! Austin's Instagram: www.instagram.com/austin_noll  Podcast's Instagram: www.instagram.com/crumpledpaperspodcast  Email us at [email protected]   Get in touch with Lian! https://www.instagram.com/liansversion/

This week on the podcast, I am joined by Marilyn Kriete, to discuss her personal journey with grief, the way her church community navigated her trials, and how a letter written to address their church's problems affected her grief and made her family's name notorious worldwide. This episode follows the topics and themes of Chapter 20, "The Chance to Say Goodbye", in my book "A Jumble of Crumpled Papers".   Get your copy of “A Jumble of Crumpled Papers” here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0BCD5PMX5/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?ie=UTF8&qid=&sr=      Connect with us! Austin's Instagram: www.instagram.com/austin_noll  Podcast's Instagram: www.instagram.com/crumpledpaperspodcast  Email us at [email protected]   Read Marilyn's book, "The Box Must Be Empty": https://www.amazon.com/Box-Must-Empty-Complicated-Spiritual/dp/1950495310/ref=monarch_sidesheet    Get in touch with Marilyn! https://marilynkriete.com  https://www.facebook.com/marilyn.kriete

This week on the podcast, I am joined by my dad, Robert Noll, to talk about the vitalness of the Holy Spirit's role in our spiritual communities and our personal faith journeys, as well as the damaging repercussions that can result when a church's foundation is not built upon the Holy Spirit. This episode follows the topics and themes of Chapter 19, "The Million Dollar Question", in my book "A Jumble of Crumpled Papers".   Get your copy of “A Jumble of Crumpled Papers” here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0BCD5PMX5/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?ie=UTF8&qid=&sr=      Connect with us! Austin's Instagram: www.instagram.com/austin_noll  Podcast's Instagram: www.instagram.com/crumpledpaperspodcast  Email us at [email protected]   Get in touch with Robert! https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089336868073

This week on the podcast, I am joined by Jonathan Martin, author of the book "The Road Away From God", to talk about navigating the loneliness and uncertainty that many find themselves experiencing after leaving the safety and security of a spiritual community behind.  This episode follows the topics and themes of Chapter 18, "A Lonely Road", in my book "A Jumble of Crumpled Papers".   Get your copy of “A Jumble of Crumpled Papers” here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0BCD5PMX5/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?ie=UTF8&qid=&sr=      Connect with us! Austin's Instagram: www.instagram.com/austin_noll  Podcast's Instagram: www.instagram.com/crumpledpaperspodcast  Email us at [email protected]     Get in touch with Jonathan! https://www.instagram.com/jonathanamartin/    Check Out "The Road Away From God" on Amazon! https://www.amazon.com/Road-Away-God-Love-Finds/dp/1540902161/ref=sr_1_1?crid=FJ4ON1XZ4GY5&keywords=the+road+away+from+god+jonathan+martin&qid=1687834652&sprefix=the+road+aw%2Caps%2C113&sr=8-1

This week on the podcast, I am joined by Jenn Moeller, who shares her experiences growing up in the church, and gives us personal examples from her own story of the ways our negative experiences can leave us with unwanted cynicism.  This episode follows the topics and themes of Chapter 17, "Cynics and Sponges", in my book "A Jumble of Crumpled Papers".   Get your copy of “A Jumble of Crumpled Papers” here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0BCD5PMX5/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?ie=UTF8&qid=&sr=      Connect with us! Austin's Instagram: www.instagram.com/austin_noll  Podcast's Instagram: www.instagram.com/crumpledpaperspodcast  Email us at [email protected]     Get in touch with Jenn! https://www.facebook.com/harliejaynesmom

This week on the podcast, I am joined by Kat Wordsworth, author of "Let's Talk About Doubt", to... well... talk about doubt!  In our conversation, we discuss the misconceptions we can have about doubt, the way it is perceived and navigated by many spiritual communities, and the opportunity it offers us for growth.  This episode follows the topics and themes of Chapter 16, "Seeking The Uncertainty", in my book "A Jumble of Crumpled Papers".   Get your copy of “A Jumble of Crumpled Papers” here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0BCD5PMX5/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?ie=UTF8&qid=&sr=      Connect with us! Austin's Instagram: www.instagram.com/austin_noll  Podcast's Instagram: www.instagram.com/crumpledpaperspodcast  Email us at [email protected]   Check Out Kat's Book "Let's Talk About Doubt": https://www.amazon.com/Lets-Talk-About-Doubt-Between-ebook/dp/B0BSMSYYPC/ref=sr_1_1?crid=34Z501LZMIDYP&keywords=let%27s+talk+about+doubt&qid=1685933783&sprefix=lets+talk+about+doubt%2Caps%2C130&sr=8-1    Get in touch with Kat! https://www.instagram.com/about_doubt/

This week on the podcast, I am joined by Karl and Laura Forehand, co-authors of the book "Out Into The Desert" and co-hosts of "The Desert Sanctuary" podcast. We talk all about the aftermath of leaving the safety and security of your spiritual community, and venturing into "The Desert", where you may just find an unexpected freedom in the uncertainty. This episode follows the topics and themes of Chapter 15, "Sleeping In On A Sunday", in my book "A Jumble of Crumpled Papers".   Get your copy of “A Jumble of Crumpled Papers” here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0BCD5PMX5/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?ie=UTF8&qid=&sr=      Connect with us! Austin's Instagram: www.instagram.com/austin_noll  Podcast's Instagram: www.instagram.com/crumpledpaperspodcast  Email us at [email protected]   Check Out "Out Into The Desert" Book: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-desert-sanctuary/id1345562241   "The Desert Sanctuary" Podcast: https://www.amazon.com/Out-Into-Desert-Thriving-Organized/dp/1957007230/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2XGEGNEJO8ZBO&keywords=out+into+the+desert&qid=1685931039&sprefix=out+into+the+de%2Caps%2C108&sr=8-1    Get in touch with Karl and Laura! https://www.instagram.com/karl4hand/

This week on the podcast, it's just me and you, as I explain the meaning of the metaphor "A Jumble of Crumpled Papers", and discuss the daunting process of re-evaluating our beliefs and replacing toxic ideas with healthy ones.  This episode follows the topics and themes of Chapter 14, "A Jumble of Crumpled Papers", in my book "A Jumble of Crumpled Papers".   Get your copy of “A Jumble of Crumpled Papers” here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0BCD5PMX5/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?ie=UTF8&qid=&sr=      Connect with us! Austin's Instagram: www.instagram.com/austin_noll  Podcast's Instagram: www.instagram.com/crumpledpaperspodcast  Email us at [email protected]

This episode is PART 2 of 2.  This week on the podcast, I am joined by my mom, Robin Noll, to let her share her side of many of my experiences that I narrate in my book. She shares her experience going through the process of recognizing the unhealthy, toxic elements of our church, attempting to fight for change, and ultimately deciding it was time to leave.    This episode follows the topics and themes of Chapter 13, "A Final Stand", in my book "A Jumble of Crumpled Papers".   Get your copy of “A Jumble of Crumpled Papers” here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0BCD5PMX5/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?ie=UTF8&qid=&sr=      Connect with us! Austin's Instagram: www.instagram.com/austin_noll  Podcast's Instagram: www.instagram.com/crumpledpaperspodcast  Email us at [email protected]   Get in touch with Robin! https://www.facebook.com/robin.l.noll  https://www.instagram.com/robin_noll/

This week on the podcast, I am joined by my mom, Robin Noll, to let her share her side of many of my experiences that I narrate in my book. She shares her experience going through the process of recognizing the unhealthy, toxic elements of our church, attempting to fight for change, and ultimately deciding it was time to leave.  This episode is PART 1 of 2. Part 2 releases this Thursday! This episode follows the topics and themes of Chapter 13, "A Final Stand", in my book "A Jumble of Crumpled Papers".   Get your copy of “A Jumble of Crumpled Papers” here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0BCD5PMX5/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?ie=UTF8&qid=&sr=      Connect with us! Austin's Instagram: www.instagram.com/austin_noll  Podcast's Instagram: www.instagram.com/crumpledpaperspodcast  Email us at [email protected]   Get in touch with Robin! https://www.facebook.com/robin.l.noll  https://www.instagram.com/robin_noll/