{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6ac3c2599610f265be0022ef/6af4861d3925cd47eb75333e?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Why I Left Christianity After 20 Years As a Megachurch Pastor","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6ac3c2599610f265be0022ef/1794409305287-a21154d1-028c-428e-9bc0-c6b7f91df5c6.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Use code CULTFREE at jonesroadbeauty.com to get a Free Gift with your first purchase! #JonesRoadBeauty #ad</p><p>Dr. Todd Phillips spent decades preaching Christianity, leading megachurch congregations, and studying theology at the highest levels—until the very questions he hoped would strengthen his faith led him to stop believing. In this deeply personal conversation, Todd shares his journey from devoted Pastor to agnostic, the devastating emotional toll of losing everything he believed about God and heaven, and how he&#39;s rebuilding a life of purpose beyond religion.</p><p>Find and support Dr. Todd Phillips | The Deconstructed Pastor</p><p>YouTube:<u><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@drtoddphillips\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> https://www.youtube.com/@drtoddphillips</a></u></p><p>Instagram: <u><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/drtoddphillips/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/drtoddphillips/</a></u></p><p>Facebook: <u><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/Drtoddphillips/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.facebook.com/Drtoddphillips/</a></u></p><p>TikTok:<u><a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@drtoddphillips\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> https://www.tiktok.com/@drtoddphillips</a></u></p><p>Join Decon/Recon: (for those questioning Christianity and navigating deconstruction)</p><p><u><a href=\"https://www.skool.com/deconrecon/about\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.skool.com/deconrecon/about</a></u></p><p>Our Costa Rica Vacation has sold out! <u><a href=\"https://trovatrip.com/trip/central-america/costa-rica/costa-rica-with-shelise-sola-aug-2027?earlybird=true\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Join our waitlist in case of any cancellations</a></u></p><p>Subscribe to our<u><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@CultstoConsciousnessClip\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> C2C &quot;CLIPS&quot; Channel!</a></u></p><p>Support C2C - Any donations are welcome and appreciated to support the making of this podcast.</p><p><u><a href=\"https://cults-to-consciousness-shop.fourthwall.com/en-usd\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Find our FULL (uncensored) merch store here!</a></u></p><p>Patreon <u><a href=\"https://www.patreon.com/cultstoconsciousness\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.patreon.com/cultstoconsciousness</a></u></p><p>Venmo @sheliseann</p><p>Find us on Social media!</p><p>Instagram <u><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/cultstoconsciousness\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@cultstoconsciousness</a></u> </p><p>Host Instagram <u><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/sheliseann/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@sheliseann </a></u></p><p>Co Producer / Host <u><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/jonathan.rosales_\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@jonathan.rosales_ </a></u></p><p>TikTok <u><a href=\"http://cults.to.consciousness\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@cults.to.consciousness </a></u></p><p>Twitter <u><a href=\"https://twitter.com/cultstocon\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@cultstocon</a></u> </p><p>**Disclaimer: This podcast provides a platform for guests to share their personal experiences and opinions. The views expressed are solely those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the views of the hosts or producers. Any allegations discussed are unverified and represent personal accounts only. All individuals mentioned are presumed innocent unless proven otherwise. The podcast assumes no legal responsibility for statements made by guests.**</p>","author_name":"Shelise Ann Sola, Jonathan C Rosales"}