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In this episode of the Preacher Boys Podcast, Eric Skwarczynski sits down with Brandan Robertson—progressive pastor, author, activist, and a leading voice for LGBTQ+ inclusion in Christianity—for an honest conversation about faith, sexuality, deconstruction, and reclaiming spiritual spaces. Brandan shares his journey from a troubled childhood and fundamentalist upbringing to leading Sunnyside Reformed Church in NYC and publishing his new book, Queer and Christian. Together, they discuss the trauma and hope found in church communities, the complexities of questioning doctrine, and why reclaiming faith matters for healing and justice.

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Chapters:

0:00 Meet Brandan Robertson

0:49 Brandan’s Childhood

2:12 From Outsider to Believer

3:15 When Church Hurts

5:38 Kicked Out for Questioning

7:14 Leaving Fundamentalism

8:25 Surviving Bible College

10:22 Indoctrination Exposed

13:07 “Pray Away the Gay”

17:07 Queer in Ministry?

22:42 Deconstructing Faith

26:13 Why Stay Christian?

30:05 Power of Nostalgia

33:06 Cultural Christianity Secrets

37:36 Conservative Arguments

46:54 Where to Start?

50:26 Brandan’s Message

53:20 Radical Hope

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In this gripping episode, Eric sits down with Beth Granger, the first staff child born at Grenville Christian College—once considered one of Canada’s most prestigious private religious schools. Beneath its polished surface, however, Grenville hid decades of coercion, public shaming, weaponized religion, and psychological abuse. Beth courageously shares her experience of being separated from her parents, subjected to strict diets and public humiliation from the age of five, and living under the rule of the enigmatic “Mothers”—leaders whose influence transformed the school into a cult hiding in plain sight.

Beth discusses the unique matriarchal leadership at Grenville, the devastating impact of purity culture and body shaming, and the lifelong effects of religious trauma. She also details her role in spearheading a 16-year landmark class action lawsuit that set a historical precedent for abuse survivors in Canada. Throughout, Beth reflects on the ongoing journey of healing, the importance of validating survivors’ experiences, and the urgent need for accountability and reform in religious institutions.

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Join us for an insightful conversation with Dr. Hilary McBride, psychologist and author of "Holy Hurt," as we explore spiritual trauma, healing, and parenting. Dr. McBride shares her expertise on embodiment, the cyclical nature of healing, and the importance of repair in relationships.

Pre-order "Holy Hurt" before April 16th, 2025, to receive exclusive bonuses: https://hillarylmcbride.com/books/

Content warning: This episode contains discussion of child loss.

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