The Deconstruction Zone

The Well

In the Deconstruction Zone, Danny Lybarger, and Sadie Murbarger explore and navigate the gray areas that come with following Jesus, while also unlearning and rethinking what they were taught about him. Join in for lots of laughter and processing of big topics and our own stories. Whether you are currently deconstructing and want to feel like you’re not alone or want to understand where deconstructers are coming from, we hope this space will be one where we can all process and embrace the journey. read less
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Ep.89: The Blind Leading The Blind
6d ago
Ep.89: The Blind Leading The Blind
This week, Danny and Sadie explore the nuanced perspective around the prism of deconstruction. Both Danny and Sadie have deconstructed before becoming pastors (and have since as well!), but now they are looking at this conversation from a different vantage point. This week, they'll explore the importance of perspective and nuance in understanding deconstruction's greater meaning, impact, and experience. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deconstructionzone/message

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Ep.89: The Blind Leading The Blind
6d ago
Ep.89: The Blind Leading The Blind
This week, Danny and Sadie explore the nuanced perspective around the prism of deconstruction. Both Danny and Sadie have deconstructed before becoming pastors (and have since as well!), but now they are looking at this conversation from a different vantage point. This week, they'll explore the importance of perspective and nuance in understanding deconstruction's greater meaning, impact, and experience. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deconstructionzone/message
Ep.88: A New Journey Begins
May 21 2024
Ep.88: A New Journey Begins
The Deconstruction Zone is officially back in action, joined by one familiar face, and one new(ish) one! For this next season of The DZ Danny will be joined by Sadie Murbarger as his new co-host! Make sure you check it out! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deconstructionzone/message
Ep. 87: DZ + PPP Crossover
May 14 2024
Ep. 87: DZ + PPP Crossover
This week, Danny and the fellas from The Progressive Pastor Podcast chat about life, faith, Christian lingo, and deconstruction. Check it out! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deconstructionzone/message
Ep.86: A Conversation with Colby Martin on Inclusion
Feb 28 2024
Ep.86: A Conversation with Colby Martin on Inclusion
Check out our conversation with author, pastor, and speaker Colby Martin! Colby wrote Unclobber and The Shift, two books designed to help individuals better understand the bible, faith, and how to move from closed, to inclusive theology. Listen now and enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deconstructionzone/message
Ep.85: The Progressive Pastor Podcast Crossover
Feb 21 2024
Ep.85: The Progressive Pastor Podcast Crossover
This week Danny is joined by Kyle and J.T. from the new Progressive Pastor Podcast. Today they'll chat about the head, the heart, and their blindspots in deconstruction. Give it a listen now! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deconstructionzone/message
Ep.84: Should I Grow Where I'm Planted?
Feb 7 2024
Ep.84: Should I Grow Where I'm Planted?
This week Danny explores a listener's question about whether to say where she's in ministry, or go somewhere else? Many of us wrestle with the same things in faith. Whether has a vocation, or follower of Jesus. Regardless of how we get there - it's a good question to explore! Let's all dive in together on this week's episode of the DZ! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deconstructionzone/message
Ep.83: Deconstructing Pentecostalism
Jan 23 2024
Ep.83: Deconstructing Pentecostalism
This week Emily is joined by a friend of the pod, Austin Lucas. Together they unpack his unique upbringing and deconstruction process and its connection to the Pentecostal church. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deconstructionzone/message
Ep.82: What's heavier: Good or Evil?
Jan 16 2024
Ep.82: What's heavier: Good or Evil?
This week Danny and Emily have a quick episode where they dip a toe into the concept of good, evil, and morality. Next week we have a deeper dive into morality - and we want to hear from you! Email Danny at danny@thewell636.org with your thoughts and questions about morality (or any future topic ideas!). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deconstructionzone/message
Ep.81: Cry Night at YoungLife Camp
Jan 10 2024
Ep.81: Cry Night at YoungLife Camp
This week on the DZ Emily and Danny explore the complexity of emotion, cults, Christian camp, and religion as a whole. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deconstructionzone/message
Ep.80: 2023 DZ Wrapped
Jan 2 2024
Ep.80: 2023 DZ Wrapped
Lets take a look back at the year behind us and examine all the good, bad and ugly that came with it! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deconstructionzone/message
Ep.79: Are there any unforgivable sins?
Dec 26 2023
Ep.79: Are there any unforgivable sins?
This week Emily and Danny explore how far inclusion extends and ask the question, can you lose your seat at the table? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deconstructionzone/message
Ep.78: Is Jesus a Narcissist?
Dec 19 2023
Ep.78: Is Jesus a Narcissist?
Sorry about the sound quality - we have a few issues, but this is a one-week issue. Also, the longer you listen, the better it sounds! Now to the topic: This week Emily raises the question, is Jesus a narcissist? If he's only a man, maybe? If he's also 100% God, Danny doesn't think it's possible. What do you think? Listen and drop your thoughts in the comments now! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deconstructionzone/message
Ep.77: Do Our Beliefs Impact Others
Dec 12 2023
Ep.77: Do Our Beliefs Impact Others
As an inclusive pastor, Danny is often told that "the blood of those he leads astray is on his hands." Whether you're a pastor, or not-religious at all - or somewhere in between - we likely all ponder the impact of our beliefs on others. This week Dustin and Danny unpack this and more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deconstructionzone/message
Ep.76: Deconstructing Church Burnout
Dec 5 2023
Ep.76: Deconstructing Church Burnout
Have you been burnt out on Jesus & the Church? This week Dustin and Danny explore some of their experiences with that, and other thoughts on organized religion. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deconstructionzone/message
Ep.75: Deconstructing Spiritual Warfare
Nov 28 2023
Ep.75: Deconstructing Spiritual Warfare
Do you believe in spiritual warfare? Is it real? How do we handle it in our world today? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deconstructionzone/message
Ep.74: Emily Zell From The Well is Going to Hell
Nov 21 2023
Ep.74: Emily Zell From The Well is Going to Hell
This week Emily and Danny take an episode to unpack some questions from Instagram! After listening, make sure you take a moment and answer the poll on Spotify and leave us what questions you have and topics you'd like covered in the episodes to come! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deconstructionzone/message
Ep. 73: What is Indoctrination?
Nov 14 2023
Ep. 73: What is Indoctrination?
Let’s chat about indoctrination! What is is? Is it inherently bad? Is everyone kind of doing it? This and more will be unpacked on this weeks episode of The Deconstruction Zone!  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deconstructionzone/message
Ep.72: Taking on The Woke Mob
Nov 7 2023
Ep.72: Taking on The Woke Mob
Oftentimes those deconstructing Christianity think the “correct” end is progressivism. This week two self-professing progressives deconstruct the negative impacts of both progressive and conservative theology & politics as they relate to one's faith. We don't know much, but we are positive somebody will hate this episode… --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deconstructionzone/message
Ep.71: Halloween Special
Oct 31 2023
Ep.71: Halloween Special
Join us for this special halloween episode of The Deconstruction Zone! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deconstructionzone/message
Ep.70: Rebellion vs. Freedom
Oct 24 2023
Ep.70: Rebellion vs. Freedom
This week we digest 1am drunk tweets about own deconstruction! Don’t skip this one! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deconstructionzone/message