Podcast episodes with sarah

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Check out my conversation with Scott Okamoto. Scott was an English professor at Azusa Pacific University, where he was subjected to close-mindedness and judgment around every corner.  I  loved being a guest on Scott Okamoto's podcast, Chapel Probation. We discuss deconstruction, racism, evangelicalism, friction in family dynamics, and more. 

Listen to my episode on Dauntless media here. Apple Podcast link. Spotify podcast link.

Liz Enns Petters, Esther Goetz and I had a fantastic discussion regarding my book and faith journey. While not on the same page, they held my story with tender, empathetic hands and asked thoughtful and engaging questions. We dove into some deep theology and had a great discussion. One of my top favorite recordings I've done!

Listen on Spotify or Apple podcasts.

Michael Lecy and I discuss deconstruction, writing a book, raising kids post-belief, neuroscience and our connection to the natural world. We covered a lot of ground and had a great conversation!

Listen to it on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Amazon podcasts.

 From Liz Mall, the host:

"While at first glance this may seem like an episode more geared towards our agnostic and atheist crew, as someone who follows Christ still I also was deeply impacted (and yes inspired) by Sarah’s book “Giving Up God.” Wherever you land in belief during deconstruction, I believe giving up God as an unhealthy coping mechanism is absolutely needed (even for Christians) and Sarah’s story showed how one person did just that, emerging into a new worldview defined by curiosity, wonder, and joy." 

Listen on Spotify, or Apple podcasts.

Brothers Jon & Nat had me on their show to discuss my book. We took a deep dive into free will. Nat considers himself an agnostic theist which felt like the flip side of my agnostic atheist coin and made for a good discussion.

Listen on Spotify or Apple podcasts.

This conversation with Clint Heacock covered a lot of ground concerning identity after leaving belief behind, managing a marriage with such a drastic change in spiritual compatibility, and how to find meaning and wonder outside of religion. 

Listen on Spotify or Apple podcasts.

Brady Rather, host of Love Like a Heretic, has a peaceful, soothing presence about him. I really enjoyed talking with him and dissecting the spiritual journey. 

Listen on Spotify.

Matt Kendziera and I chatted about faith, deconstruction, and reimagining life after God. Matt has also worked through differing spiritual beliefs with his wife, and it was nice for me to talk with someone who shared that journey. 

Listen on Spotify or Apple podcasts.

Maggie and I broke down my journey, change of faith, privilege, and the audacity to question deeply-held beliefs.

Listen on Spotify or Apple podcasts.

An essay about being aware of current events (which are typically tragic if they're in our mainstream news) and remaining joyful or optimistic without feeling guilty.  

Check out my article published by interfaith newspaper Spokane FāVS

From the essay, "It’s on us to take ownership of the ugly parts of American history and make actionable, practical amends. Racism hurts us all, even those of us clinging to the top of the ladder."

I found it interesting that this is the first thing I've published that garnered some "hate mail." 

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I wrote an article on how we can attempt to connect with folks of differing beliefs in a kind, respectful way to remove some religious strife from the zeitgeist. The essay is titled "Harmony Increases When We Are More Curious About One Another." Check it out here.

An essay about getting through the holidays post-faith deconstruction. Adapted in part from my book, Giving Up God. Click here to read.

The interfaith (and non-faith) news publication that I write for did a feature on my book! You can read it here. The author even interviews my pastor which I found touching.

The tagline: "When Sarah Hayward began to evaluate and question her devout evangelical  faith, she looked for books to help her on her journey. She couldn't  find one. So, she wrote her own. "

 Click here to read.