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deconstructingmamas
May 15, 20234 min read
The Space Between
Our world needs people of all beliefs, political backgrounds, and points of view to gather and talk about the important stuff of life.
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deconstructingmamas
May 8, 20234 min read
What About the Why?
Instead of asking myself about the "how" and the "what," I find myself constantly trying to figure out the "WHY" for reading the Bible.
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deconstructingmamas
May 1, 20235 min read
Tear Everything Down
I saw fences not tables.
Bullhorns not feet washing.
Gatekeeping not welcoming.
Weapons not fields of grace.
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deconstructingmamas
Apr 24, 20235 min read
The Tale of Two Trees
How are the "Two Trees" in the Garden of Eden related to how we view the world so differently now that we are deconstructing our faith?
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deconstructingmamas
Apr 17, 20235 min read
Purity Culture Recovery
Growing up in “purity culture” as it has come to be known, has so many harmful repercussions. What are yours?
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deconstructingmamas
Apr 10, 20234 min read
The Gift of the Unexpected
Time and time again, I have wanted the God of deliverance. And time and time again I have found the God of Instead.
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deconstructingmamas
Apr 3, 20234 min read
What About Doubt?
We hear the whispers in our souls.
What if what we've been told all our life, and perhaps have believed and preached, is not true?
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deconstructingmamas
Mar 27, 20234 min read
Parenting Deconstructed
The greatest freedom in life is to be fully-known and fully-loved. Giving our child a lifetime of that is the best gift to ever give them.
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deconstructingmamas
Mar 20, 20235 min read
Is God a Safe Grownup?
The biggest question that kids are actually wrestling with deep-down inside is this one: "Is God a Safe Grownup?" Why does this matter?
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deconstructingmamas
Mar 13, 20233 min read
Stay Out of the Way
Growing up in an intense religious environment almost demanded a detox.
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deconstructingmamas
Mar 6, 20238 min read
I am Enough to Be Loved
God sees all the good and bad in the world and he is committed to loving everyone anyway.
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deconstructingmamas
Feb 27, 20236 min read
Growth is Beautiful - Season Three KickOff
Without growth, there is no change. Without change, things don't get better.
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deconstructingmamas
Feb 13, 20235 min read
Is God Violent?
Down deep in our hearts, we know that violence is antithetical to love.
Yet, we often accept and promote a God who is violent.
Why?
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Esther Goetz
Feb 6, 20235 min read
Hell No! Part Two
Welcome to Grace and Space, a weekly newsletter from the Deconstructing Mamas Podcast! GRACE for who you have been, are now and SPACE for...
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Esther Goetz
Jan 30, 20235 min read
Hell No! Part One
The doctrine of Hell stems from being pushed by FEAR and not led by LOVE.
So I'm saying a big fat "NO!" to Hell.
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Esther Goetz
Jan 23, 20236 min read
Do you go to church anywhere?
You asked, “do you go to church anywhere?”
And my heart said, “ahhhh….”
And I wondered, could I trust you with my story?
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Esther Goetz
Jan 16, 20233 min read
I Just Need a Minute
Sometimes we just don’t want to sit in our thoughts. We don’t want to ponder the deep questions or access the pain. But we can honor...
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Esther Goetz
Dec 5, 20227 min read
Raising Yourself
When I began my conscious parenting journey a decade ago, I knew little to nothing about reparenting myself.
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Esther Goetz
Nov 28, 20224 min read
Original Blessing
"Wait, so you don't believe in original sin?"
I laughed. "No. I definitely do not."
"Then why do we need Jesus?"
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deconstructingmamas
Sep 26, 20226 min read
Better than Purity (Grace & Space from the Deconstructing Mamas)
I recently finished a series of books where the protagonist falls in love with two different men. At the beginning, the readers are as in...
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