In this season 2 premiere episode, you'll hear Blaize's story about growing up christian and being a gay woman. From conversion therapy and serious depression, to a brand new life of freedom, love, and self expression. I hope Blaize inspires you to step into light and authenticity the same way she was able to after leaving religion behind.

This week's episode features Brittany, who shares her story about her strict roman catholic upbringing, which was riddled with extremely conservative views and teachings. You'll hear about how she started questioning things, and how she has found a way to embrace spirituality in a different way, on her own terms, and to stand her ground to do what makes her happy and fulfilled away from religious doctrine. To learn more about what Brittany does check out her website http://www.brittanyfreakinchavez.com/

In this week's episode, you'll hear from Tim. A cancer survivor, ex-youth minister, and father to seven, You'll hear about the process of how he left his beliefs behind which he based his life on for so long. In a beautifully raw way, he shares his story of what it was like leaving his faith, adapting his new mindset outside of religious indoctrination, and how his battle with cancer gave new perspectives on the beliefs he once held close.

Josh tells his story from growing up in Australia with devout christian Malaysian-Chinese parents, and having strong christian beliefs himself, to when it all changed at the most pivotal time in his life. Hear how he went from dreaming about working as a missionary to leaving his faith behind altogether.

Susanna tells her story from growing up in a strict christian household, to becoming a mother to 14 children, her journey through special needs adoptions, tragic loss, new hope, and how it all transpired to where she has become completely deconstructed from christianity after being a devout believer her entire life.

A brief introduction to what The Skeptical Sheep is about. You'll hear about my goals for the podcast along with an explanation behind the title.