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Leaving Church, Finding God: Discovering Faith Beyond Organized Religion

Leaving Church, Finding God: Discovering Faith Beyond Organized Religion

A handbook of hope for those who still have a faith, but have left or are thinking about leaving the institutionalized church.

2023

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When Churches Muzzle Their Members to Save Face

Broken Systems, Silenced Voices: What Happens When Churches Protect Themselves Over Their People

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When Churches Muzzle Their Members to Save Face

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Why Judas Iscariot Was Actually the Best Disciple

And You Should Be More Like Him

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Why Judas Iscariot Was Actually the Best Disciple

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Why Porn Addiction Isn’t Your Partner’s Problem (or Responsibility)

The Most Absurd “Solution” to Porn You’ll Read Today

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Why Porn Addiction Isn’t Your Partner’s Problem (or Responsibility)

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Your Pastor Probably Watches Porn — Here’s Why That Matters

The Unspoken Struggle in the Pews and What the Church Can Do About It

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Your Pastor Probably Watches Porn — Here’s Why That Matters

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Jesus Never Told Believers That They Had to Go to Church

Here’s what he actually said

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Jesus Never Told Believers That They Had to Go to Church

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My Youth Pastor Was Shamed for Being “Effeminate.”

Is Jesus’ Love Reserved for “Real Men”? A Critique of Masculinity in the Church

Nov 14

My Youth Pastor Was Shamed for Being “Effeminate.”

Nov 14

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Why the Bible Is Still Relevant — If You Know How to Read It

Finding Ourselves in One of the Bible’s Most Complex Characters

Nov 12

Why the Bible Is Still Relevant — If You Know How to Read It

Nov 12

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Why External Validation Isn’t a Weakness — It’s Human Nature

How Faith Provides a Source of Worth Beyond Our Achievements

Nov 11

Why External Validation Isn’t a Weakness — It’s Human Nature

Nov 11

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How Crashing My Car Into the Church Changed My Faith Forever

A Story of Wounds, Healing, and Leaving Ministry Behind

Nov 9

How Crashing My Car Into the Church Changed My Faith Forever

Nov 9

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Writer, Poet, Blogger: Tackling life, faith, culture, religion, politics, and spirituality. Connect with me: https://linktr.ee/DanFosterWriter

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