<p>Episode Overview</p><p>How do you find spiritual independence after 30 years behind the pulpit? David Hayward (The NakedPastor) joins Emilie and Ashlie to discuss the &quot;slow melt&quot; of deconstruction, the power of art to bypass our defenses, and how to find community when you’ve left the &quot;furnace of fellowship&quot; behind.</p><p>Key Highlights</p><p>• The Growth Rings: Why your religious past is an essential part of your story, not something to be ashamed of.</p><p>• The Wheel of Oneness: A visual guide to why the closer we get to the &quot;truth,&quot; the more we realize we are all connected.</p><p>• Challenging the Patriarchy: Why David’s feminist art often triggers the most controversy and why he refuses to stop drawing it.</p><p>• Life After Church: Navigating the loneliness of leaving and learning that you don&#39;t have to be an &quot;open book&quot; to everyone to find real friends.</p><p>Resources &amp; Links</p><p>• David’s Website: <a href="https://nakedpastor.com">nakedpastor.com</a></p><p>• Online Community: The Lasting Supper</p><p>• Book Mentioned: The Liberation of Sophia by David Hayward</p><p>• Follow David: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nakedpastor">@nakedpastor</a> on Instagram</p><p>Connect With Us</p><p>• Instagram: <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.instagram.com/thatschurch">@thatschurch</a></p><p>• Website: <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https://thatschurch.org">thatschurch.org</a></p>