Queers In Cults
“It’s Our Turn” is a show where the hosts, Emerson and Aydan, share their stories growing up as queer people in toxic religious environments. Our hope is that it will provide education, validation, and maybe even a laugh or two for those healing from religious trauma. The more people know about how these systems affect people the better off we will all be. Now, you will hear no “religion bashing” here. Just sincere, heartfelt (and sometimes mildly irreverent) stories about how we navigated the world of religion, our own journey of healing, and what we’ve learned along the way.
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Episodes
Friday Aug 11, 2023
Friday Aug 11, 2023
Annelise's first episode as an offical co-host of the podcast! Aydan talks about a problematic class they went to. Don't miss it!
Friday Jul 14, 2023
Friday Jul 14, 2023
Aydan and Emerson's discussions are always deep, thoughtful and insightful. You won't be disappointed by their conversation in this episode!
Friday Jul 14, 2023
Friday Jul 14, 2023
Enjoy Aydan and Annelise get sincere and very insincere in this episode...as usual!
Friday Jul 14, 2023
Friday Jul 14, 2023
Be prepared for your normal amount of foolishness with Aydan and Tony. The topics may include Jesus' sexuality and musical climaxes. Good luck!
Friday Jun 09, 2023
Friday Jun 09, 2023
Aydan and Emerson talked a bit about painting their nails and then a lot about religious trauma. Enjoy!
Saturday Jun 03, 2023
Saturday Jun 03, 2023
So...we are a tad behind on episodes so the next few titles/descriptions may just be who the hosts are...but that doesn't change the fact that we talk about religious trauma, offer helpful (mostly) advice, and do it hilariously!
Saturday Apr 01, 2023
Saturday Apr 01, 2023
Aydan, Tony, and Annelise host this episode, and the spectrum of topics, jokes, and deep subjects they span is immeasurable. I guarantee you will enjoy it!
Saturday Apr 01, 2023
Saturday Apr 01, 2023
Aydan and Tony catch up after the new year and discuss getting sober, manipulation, the "unforgivable sin," and the ultimate Christian "de-transition" (cue eye roll here). You'll laugh, maybe rage, and roll your eyes so hard you may not be able to get them back in place. Enjoy!
Saturday Apr 01, 2023
Friday Mar 31, 2023
Friday Mar 31, 2023
Ok, I am so behind on uploading that I can't even totally remember what episode this is but...I think it's about how much I dislike New Year's Resolutions...If not, surprise! Enjoy whatever it is about :D
Queers in Cults
Aydan and Emerson are two queer people that grew up in toxic religious environments and want to share their stories to help others grow and heal from their own experiences.
Emerson grew up in a Mormon household and has a unique perspective of the challenges that one faces in such an environment.
Aydan grew up in a Pentecostal Christian environment. Their experience of gaslighting, guilt, shame and manipulation is one that is, unfortunately, all too familiar for man people