Deconstructing is such a hot topic in churchy circles these days. Everyone seems to have an opinion on the why and the how of deconstruction. On this episode Nichole sits down with three of her best friends to talk about what it is actually like to walk away from evangelicalism but chose to stick with Jesus. In this first of two part, Nichole, Rachelle Karina and Shaley discuss the catalysts for change they each experienced, how it felt it first leave their communities of faith and where they began to find their footing a Jesus followers out in the wild, on their own.

Join Nichole and the ladies for a heartfelt chat that’s full of truth, laughter and hope.

Meet Rachelle Fehr: Rachelle is a Manitoba prairie born and raised woman of Anishinaabe and Pakistani heritage.  She loves truth, justice, knitting and my garden.  She spends her days as a full time nursing student and a mama to 6 children and Mimi to 1 (soon to be 2!) beautiful granddaughters.

IG:@chellemabelle

Meet Karina Loewen:

Karina is a lot. And she is ok with that now. She loves many things, starting with her partner of 26+years and her five kiddos, who refused to stay tiny and are all taller than her now. She loves being a part of the leadership team for her faith community. She is **this** close to finishing her Masters degree, and jumps at any chance to host, feed and water people in her home. She believes deeply that broken systems don't have to stay that way and that participating in truth, beauty and justice will repair the world.

IG:@karina_loewen

Meet Shaley Hoogendoorn:

Shaley Hoogendoorn is a speaker, vlogger and mental health advocate who aims to dismantle the stigma around mental health and create a safe community for those that struggle. She lives with bipolar ll, and is passionate about educating and empowering others about mental health disorders. She has contributed to publications for Sanctuary Ministries, Psych Central and BP Hope magazine. She hosted a series interviewing women living with mental illnesses at SheLoves Magazine in a series named "Sisters in Mental Illness." Shaley currently co-hosts “This is Bipolar” vlog and podcast. Shaley is also an elementary school teacher and an event planner. 

IG: @messybeautywithshaley @this.is.bipolar

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