Haystacks
12 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago -Welcome to Haystacks, a podcast for fringe and former Adventists. A place where people see you and get you ‘cause we can relate.
Haystacks Podcast Co-hosts, Bonnie and Rajeev, are both are generational Adventists and were Adventist educators for years.
Though they’ve left “the fold,” they still carry some baggage.
Haystacks Podcast is part recovery, part healing.
Part support, part commiseration.
Part honoring our roots and part venting.
So grab your haystack and let’s talk!
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Episodes
One foot in. One foot out.
June 08, 2021 01:58 - 33 minutes - 29.3 MBBonnie and Rajeev discuss the complicated and frustrating dynamic of straddling multiple lines between the SDA world and the rest of the world. They get into a pointed disagreement and although common ground was found, agreement was not necessary. Join the conversation and send in your one foot in / one foot out moments to [email protected]
What about Jesus? With Herb Montgomery
May 10, 2021 16:34 - 53 minutes - 47.2 MBBonnie and Rajeev sit down with Herb Montgomery of Renewed Heart Ministries to discuss his journey into and out of Seventh-day Adventism and how he found a very different Jesus and how God "changed."
Adventist to Atheist Pipeline
March 08, 2021 23:07 - 23 minutes - 20.6 MBBonnie and Rajeev discuss the appearance that atheism is frequently the first-stop post-adventism. They explore why that might be the case and how their own stories connect to that reality. They also debunk some commonly held notions in the SDA tradition and teaching about atheists.
Wired for Conspiracy
February 09, 2021 00:39 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBOn January 6, 2021 the scene at the United States Capitol got Bonnie and Rajeev thinking about what it takes for people to fall victim to conspiracy theories. In a flash they recognized the multiple points of connection in their SDA upbringing that groomed them, and millions of others, to be accepting of absurd ideas as fact and salvific. Bonnie and Rajeev recall various teachings that echo the kind of conspiracy theories perpetuated by QAnon and others in the sphere of donald trump.
Coming Out Is Always On Time
January 11, 2021 20:55 - 35 minutes - 33.2 MBBonnie and Rajeev have a conversation with their younger son Nik. Nik reflects on his formation (firs in the SDA / Seventh-day Adventist community and then beyond) around sex, gender, and sexuality and talks about his coming out experience. Nik also offers an excellent set of advice to parents, children, and allies.
Homosexuality And Adventism
December 08, 2020 01:52 - 26 minutes - 23.5 MBBonnie and Rajeev explore the anti lgbtq stance of the Adventist church; a stance that is built upon biblical literalism even though a deeper exploration reveals the bible is not anti-loving relationships or sex...but it is clearly anti woman in many places. Join Bonnie and Rajeev for a careful look at the hostile culture and texts in Genesis, Leviticus, Romans, 1 Corinthians and 1 Timothy.
What we miss most?
November 10, 2020 03:48 - 36 minutes - 32.6 MBBonnie and Rajeev reflect on the current times - a pandemic, a recent major election and a new president-elect. All this made them think of things they miss, including things they miss about Adventism. Fond memories flow but yield way to the shadow side at every turn. Tune into Bonnie and Rajeev's "other" podcast irenicast.com for a take from a Progressive Christian point-of-view.
Katherine Stewart "Power Worshippers"
October 12, 2020 22:30 - 52 minutes - 44.8 MBBonnie and Rajeev have an excellent and disturbing conversation with Katherine Stewart. Katherine Stewart has been reporting at the intersection of religion, politics, policy, and education for over a decade. She has been on: WBUR's, Public Radio, Here & Now The Brian Lehrer Show on WNYC Katherine Stewart on Sojourners Katherine Stewart on Salon.com Learn more and buy "Power Worshippers" at katherinestewart.me. You can also find Bonnie and Rajeev's other podcast at Irenicast.com, a...
Jesus is coming, look busy. End Times
September 05, 2020 23:41 - 38 minutes - 36.1 MBBonnie and Rajeev are joined by their son Julian. Julian is in his late 20's and a graduate of UC Davis and has studied ancient languages and cultures. The three remember nightmares, feelings of security as one of the chosen and many bizarre attempts at logic to make sense of End Times teachings in the Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) church. As ex-SDA's each hold varying degrees of understanding on what should be carried forward and what should be left behind. Ultimately they recommend therapy, ...
Alone In Community
August 10, 2020 17:26 - 32 minutes - 28.9 MBBonnie and Rajeev discuss the dynamics of feeling alone in community. Where one feels isolated and abnormal, forced to pretend to be accepted. Being fully authentic in SDA community is nearly impossible. As ex Seventh-day Adventists (SDA), Bonnie and Rajeev reflect back and find it is both troubling and re-traumatizing. Harsh memories range from classmates with mental health crises treated as if they were demon-possessed instead of getting proper medical/mental health treatment to ridiculo...
Divorcing Your Church
July 13, 2020 23:55 - 35 minutes - 30.1 MBBonnie and Rajeev start this episode by sharing their love story. It all started on the church steps at freshman orientation at Columbia Union College. They recount the process of leaving Seventh-day Adventism. As teachers in SDA schools it was not just losing church it was also losing a profession. As time went by healing happened and some friendships were preserved. Bonnie and Rajeev also co-host, with a few friends, www.irenicast.com a progressive Christian podcast.
Haystacks Preview & Invitation
July 07, 2020 22:29 - 2 minutes - 2.8 MBHaystacks preview, trailer, with Bonnie and Rajeev. Former Seventh-day Adventists (SDA). Haystacks Podcast is for Fringe & Former Adventists.