There are a lot of podcasts on the subject of Christian faith deconstruction. And honestly, I've tried listening to most of them. But the one I keep coming back to, over and over again, is You Have Permission by @DanKoch New to deconstruction? Here's why you should listen: Reason #1: Dan's a licensed therapist You Have Permission episodes feature many psychological elements that explain why people's faith shifts over their lifetimes. During the last several seasons, Dan has been working towards his Ph.D. and is now a licensed therapist who published a Spiritual Harm & Abuse Scale in 2022. The psychological lens he brings to the show is invaluable to understanding your journey. Reason #2: Intelligent guests The guests on the show range from academic scholars of the history of religion to theologians, psychologists, and everyone in between. There are a lot of other deconstruction podcasts with great guests, but the wide spectrum on You Have Permission trumps them all. Reason #3: A both-sides approach Before starting You Have Permission, Dan had a podcast called Depolarize that he ran around the 2016 U.S. presidential election. That show was focused on finding common ground with opposing political viewpoints, and is a major element of You Have Permission. Dan often interviews guests from across the aisle with conservative Christian backgrounds. It's rare to find constructive conversation between opposing ideologies, but this podcast delivers. As a beginner, I promise—this is one of the most helpful resources on the Internet you can sink your teeth into to learn about deconstructing and faith shifting, which are normal processes in any honest spiritual life.