The Space Between
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deconstructingmamas
- May 8
- 4 min
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
- 5 min
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
- 5 min
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
- 5 min
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
- 4 min
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
- 4 min
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
- 4 min
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
- 5 min
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
- 3 min
Stay Out of the Way
Growing up in an intense religious environment almost demanded a detox.
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deconstructingmamas
- Mar 6
- 8 min
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
- 6 min
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 20
- 4 min
Suspended Indefinitely - A Deconstructing Story
I am in such a weird place spiritually.
Suspended indefinitely between two extremes.
Certainty and doubt. Religion and rejection of it all.
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deconstructingmamas
- Feb 13
- 5 min
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
- 5 min
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
- 5 min
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
- 6 min
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
- 3 min
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 19, 2022
- 3 min
Deconstructing Christmas
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
- Dec 12, 2022
- 6 min
Parenting - the Constant Return to Advent
The entire journey of parenting feels a lot like Advent.
In fact, it starts with the womb, nine months of waiting, anticipating, yearning,
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