Work with Me

For current (and former) Christians who want a clear path to spiritual liberation.

I help the spiritually-minded to deconstruct their Christian faith in order to let go of oppressive theology and rebuild a faith understanding that honors who they are.

Are you ready to remove the mental shackles that keep you from re-examining the beliefs you were taught by the church?

Beliefs that have left you feeling like you had to turn in your brain, your values, and even your identity in order to be considered “ faithful ”?

This program takes you on a journey that will allow you to examine different theological perspectives, explore your relationship to God and yourself in new ways, and rebuild an empowering faith life that honors your full being and purpose in the world.

This process can feel isolating and confusing, but you don’t need to do it alone. I will be your champion and walk alongside you as you heal, grow, and expand your spiritual life resulting in your own personal reformation on your terms.

What you’ll get from working with me

  • A step-by-step process to unpack your relationship with God, your understanding of the Bible, and the theological belief systems you’ve been taught.

  • Compassionate personal coaching to help you uncover and release those beliefs that have resulted in guilt, shame or being “othered”.

  • Actionable advice that will help you engage with your relationships and religious communities in an affirming and healthier way.

This program is ideal for you if:

  • You want to reclaim your faith tradition (or claim a new one) while avoiding the pitfalls of going it alone

  • You want to end the internalized shame that came with toxic theology

  • You want more joy in your relationship with God(dess) and yourself

  • You’re tired of feeling like your values and identity are disjointed from what the church says you should believe or be

  • You want to be exposed to new and inspiring ideas that get you excited about moving forward in your spiritual life

  • You’re committed to breaking free from harmful beliefs and are willing to show up and do the work (I’m 100% committed to your liberation so I expect you to be as well!)

This program is NOT for you if:

  • You aren’t comfortable working to resolve old religious baggage

  • You’re not willing to push yourself outside your comfort zone to explore new ideas and try new spiritual practices

  • You’re not willing to embrace your own spiritual authority over your life

  • You aren’t able to respect and hold space for other people’s religious and spiritual experiences and beliefs

  • You aren’t willing to explore how different aspects of society (race, gender, sexuality, ability, etc.) are affected (and often harmed) by our religious assumptions, beliefs, and practices

  • You want this to be a one and done program. (This process is a life-long journey. The theological topics are endless and our spiritual needs may change as we grow or our circumstances change. The program is designed to give you a foundational start and tools that will carry you forward as you continue your journey)

  • You’re expecting to find certainty and an absolute Truth about God(dess) and the Christian tradition

  • You aren't cool with me being myself which can include a somewhat foul mouth and irreverent sense of humor. ;-)

10 Companion Sessions

Kickstart Session (90 minutes)

In this initial session we’ll discuss where you are in your spiritual journey and uncover your goals and what you’d like to get out of your deconstruction/reformation process. This will lay the groundwork for future sessions and identify your biggest obstacles and concerns so you can approach this work with excitement and a sense of optimism.

9 Follow-up Companion Sessions (60 minutes each)

In these sessions, we’ll go step-by-step through the deconstruction/reformation process. We’ll unpack your spiritual story, embrace your spiritual agency, let go of harmful ideas, and clarify your beliefs. From there you will build a customized spiritual practice that supports who you are, lean into your unique expression and purpose, and learn to engage the outside world from a place of clarity, agency and empowerment.

15 Weekly Practices and Reflections

Each week you will have access to new materials in the program portal. You’ll be assigned homework and practices to complete that will move you forward on your journey. But don’t worry – homework is not graded and there are no deadlines! This is YOUR journey and there are no right answers.

Resources

Curated resources from Biblical scholars, theologians, leaders from other fields and traditions, and others who’ve been on the deconstruction journey will help you to get exposure to different ideas and perspectives. There will be much more than you could consume within the timeframe of this course, so you’ll have the flexibility to pick and choose according to the topics that are most important to you and take the rest with you to explore after you complete the program.

Community

Community is a very important part of a spiritual journey. We learn, grow and stretch our understanding by engaging with others who are also on the journey. As the community grows you will have an opportunity to discuss with others the topics that mean the most to you and learn about the experiences of others in service of working towards the kind of empathy that Jesus taught.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this program LGBTQIA+ affirming?

Hell yes it is! We love you just as God made you with all the unique and beautiful traits, talents and experiences that make you YOU.

I’ve never been Christian but I’m a spiritual person who is interested in learning more about what Christianity may have to offer other than some of the troubling things I see in the media. Will this program be accessible to me?

Absolutely! This program is first and foremost about developing a strong spiritual life that gives us a sense of agency while exploring some of the doctrines in Christianity from various perspectives.

I’m [insert denomination or tradition-Catholic, Pentecostal, Quaker, Mormon etc.], will this program address my tradition?

This program doesn’t go deep into traditions that might be specific to a certain denomination or tradition – it covers our direct relationship with God outside of any dogmas as well as Biblical scholarship and theological concepts that most Christian traditions would be familiar with.  Besides books from various authors, we don’t go into other religious texts such as Books of Common Prayer or the Book of Mormon.

What’s the difference between your program and other programs?

While there are many groups and books out there on deconstructing your faith and various theological topics I don’t know of any spiritual companioning programs specifically created to be a step-by-step process that supports your spiritual life while giving you the resources and space to explore, question, and scrutinize your theological understanding of your faith in an affirming way. This is designed to be a personalized support system for you.

Will I walk away feeling certain of my beliefs?

This is not a program for certainty. This is a program for faith and developing trust in yourself and in God. I don’t believe our little brains have the capacity to understand the whole TRUTH of life or the spiritual realm – which is why God is called the Great Mystery. In this program we learn to lean into the Mystery and uncover YOUR truth as revealed to you through your direct connection with God and through the Biblical and theological discoveries you make.  Remember that God meets us where we are.

Do you guarantee results at the end of the program?

This program has 14 lessons that you will do at your own pace. However, deconstructing and reconstructing your faith is not a quick fix endeavor. This program will build your foundation and get you started on evaluating your most pressing theological and Biblical questions. I guarantee that if you open yourself up to the process and do the work, you will find answers that will help you to feel liberated and empowered in your faith life.

Do you offer refunds?

No. I do not offer refunds.  Before you sign up to work with me we will have an opportunity to talk and get to know each other in order to determine if we are a good fit.

What if I want to add spiritual companioning sessions during the program or continue working with you after I’ve completed the program?

We can work out an add on package that suits your needs.

How do I get started?

Book a free discovery call with me so we can discuss whether we are a right fit for each other.