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Gotta charge my headphones...
Because every single episode, my kids always ask why I’m laughing so hard. And of course, I can’t usually tell them exactly why... I can’t ruin Buzz Lightyear for them like he’s been ruined for me. 🤣 But seriously, this community has been one of the best things to happen to me in the past year. Equal parts heavy and light, and I truly appreciate both aspects.

I look forward to every episode!
I found DRCK through their episode with God is Grey on toxic masculinity. I’m still a part of the church and call myself a Christian, but I’ve been deeply concerned about the state of the Church for a while now and it’s easy for me to lose hope. I’m so grateful that Josh and Adrian are creating space for important conversations about the hurt the Church has caused & continues to cause, and I appreciate that they offer so many different perspectives from their listeners and guests.

First Time I’ve Felt Seen
I stumbled upon this podcast when I first realized I was deconstructing, unaware that I had been deconstructing for months at this point. This podcast gave me a name for what I was going through mentally, spiritually, and emotionally. The things they talk about are things I’ve thought for years. I’ve never felt so seen by two people I’ve never laid eyes on. That goes to show how real/connected this community is, no matter our experiences.

Must listen!
As someone formerly very involved in the church but steering away from it, I find this podcast comforting, knowing I am not alone in my struggles of leaving a huge part of my life.

Equal parts heavy & light
Love this podcast so much! I forget that it’s a podcast because Josh & Adrian make you feel like you’re in the room with them. I’ve simultaneously laughed and cried at the same time. New episode days are my favorite day of the week!

The Best
I love DRCK so much, as well as all the other dirty apples out there in the world, so much that I actually created an apple account and downloaded iTunes just so I would be able to leave a review to support and promote how wonderful this pod his. In the wise words of Jack Black in Nacho Libre, this podcast can only be described as "The Best".

One of my faves!
Come for the content, stay for the laughs. Hashtag Brown Boy Summer. Seriously though, one of the best deconstruction podcasts!

From an Ex-Minister
So I have to come clean….I was in the ministry for 30 years. I’ve been out for two now. This podcast basically says what I’m still mostly afraid to admit…..it’s ok to be free. We can say NO!!! We get to decide!!!! It is going to take some years (and therapy) to get over all of the nonsense and bull-crappery but Josh and Adrian are there to hold our hands during the scary parts!

Someone like me!
I really enjoy this podcast. I typically listen to sports or comedy shows, but this one is outstanding. It is nice to hear from guys that share a similar experience to mine.

I love this podcast!
Josh and Adrian are always so funny and they do a great job of keeping things light while acknowledging the heaviness of some of the subjects. This podcast has really helped me feel less alone in the deconstruction process!

Genuinely so helpful
I have been deconstructing so slowly over the course of about 6 years now, but quarantine caused me to SUPER dive in and face a lot of things and this podcast has inspired me so much to open up about my own journey and where I am at as an exvangelical.

Those humans say a lot of really really bad words. 5 stars.
-My 4yo. It’s been binge worthy and lovely and conversation starting. Cant wait to keep listening.

That’s some good chit
I’m in a strange place and asking questions about what, for my entire life, I’ve called my Faith. This podcast has given me a safe place to think deeply about everything and ask questions that others aren’t willing and/or able to answer. I’m so grateful for this space!

Huge breath of relief
Been spinning for a couple years deep within a fundamental church and family. I started asking a questions and naturally they compounded exponentially. I’m grateful I found DRCK when I did. Amidst a season of change, turbulence, and massive cognitive dissonance, they provided laughter and lightbulb moments and a name for my processing. Truly a huge breath of relief.

Rotten and relatable
This is my first “deconstruction” podcast, and I’ve tried getting into the others, but nothing compares to DRCK. Hilarious, insightful and rotten all at the same time. I’m sure it comes from them josh and Adrian bring best friends for so long.

Give this bish a listen!!!!
This podcast has been incredibly healing for me during my deconstruction of faith. Adrian & Josh, idk where I would be without y’all. Love you guys!

Hilarious and Healing
IYKYK. Thank you guys.. so much!

Dirty Rotten? More like immaculate and good.
This is a great podcast. I enjoy hearing two friends (Adrien and Josh) have honest conversations about their doubts, their feelings, and how they handle life post evangelicalism. It’s hilarious. It’s deep. It’s thought provoking. Keep up the good work! Oh and Lil Fishies hooks are sick.

Great for my runs!
I started listening to them based on a friend’s recommendation and have grown to really love it! Their humor is delightful and keeps me going on my runs. But they’re also introspective and intentional about their language and try to be inclusive. Love love love it. Thank you guys!

Incredibly Validating
As a former evangelical church kid turned Bible college graduate who is finally ready to begin deconstructing my upbringing and the beliefs and memories I’ve repressed, I cannot say enough about Adrian and Josh and their podcast. I have never felt more seen and understood by two strangers, and they help put words to the emotions I’ve been trying to understand towards my spirituality. They tackle the big questions, important topics, and do it all with the perfect balance of humor and grace. Highly recommend to anybody who grew up evangelical and is trying to navigate the other side.

Bad Apples
A few weeks ago, I ran across DRCK on Instagram some how, started listening and haven’t stopped. The podcast is for anyone, but I can especially recommend it for ex-church kids. So good!! Thank you Josh and Adrian for putting his out there. It’s very helpful to hear other people walking similar paths!

Love you guys!!!
You’re helping me through my ....**buzz word!!** DECONSTRUCTION process! Thank you!

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I often have to leave this pod in my feed for a minute because I have to be in the right headspace to hear some realness. I’ll always catch up, though. These guys have done SO MUCH to help me come to terms with things that I’ve been afraid to confront for a long time. THANK YOU!

One of my favorite podcasts
Not only are they hilarious but they also bring up very valid critique of American church culture and beliefs. They do a great job of making 2 and a half hour podcasts feel like 1 hour (this isn’t sarcasm or passive aggression lol). I’m super thankful for what they do.

Sad Boyz for Questioning Christians
DRCK is the perfect podcast for people trying to sort through/deconstruct their faith, but who also want to be able to laugh (and even enjoy) the process. Josh and Adrian, the hosts, are funny and insightful (and sometimes irreverent, maybe even heretical, but constantly listening and reflecting and allowing their views to change), the guests are engaging, and the jingles and theme songs are *chef's kiss.* I also appreciate how well-read and well-listened the hosts are; they’re constantly researching relevant topics and pulling together ideas and quotes from other people and podcasts in natural ways, which adds to their own credibility and perspective. Around episode ten, they also begin inviting listeners to submit short audio segments discussing a given episode’s theme, to welcome additional voices to the conversation. If you're a fan of the Sad Boyz pod but want something that addresses religion but still has a similar serious-comic blend of tones, then the Dirty Rotten Church Kids is for you.

Rejuvenates My Weary Soul
For a long time I have felt like the evangelical churches I grew up in were all wearing on the spirit, which didn’t stop after I left. I was shamed for how curvy my body is, indoctrinated by being told the only interpretation of the Bible was literal and in line with creationist, which was a form of gaslighting because now I feel like I second guess myself on everything after being properly informed on many different subjects. It’s been freeing to hear people who’ve had similar experiences with toxic theology and have deconstructed their upbringing. I still might not be able to talk to my family about this so having a community that I feel recognized in and can share with my friends has been a HUGE help to me. I’m becoming my most authentic self and the bad apples have greatly played a part in that.

Deeply Gratifying
I just love how angry they get - I relate to the feelings they express in a deep way and it's always so comforting to know that there are other people as stunned and mad at church things and people as I am. But they are also angry in like, a funny and comforting way, not a scary way. Glorious.

The most validating, encouraging, liberating podcast!
I love this podcast and have experienced so much freedom from my own guilt, shame, and self judgment related to growing up as a church kid through listening. If you have grown up in the church and are curious/doubting/exploring other ideas, lifestyles, and experiences of spirituality this is the pod for you!! Thanks guys and please keep doing what you’re doing!!

Grateful!
DRCK has become my favorite podcast. Josh and Adrian are genuine, vulnerable, insightful, and delightfully irreverent. I have cried from laughing so hard, yet they also effectively cover deep, heavy subjects related to American white evangelicalism. Leaving that world behind after fifty-some years has been scary, confusing, and lonely. I can’t tell you how grateful I am that I found this podcast to keep me company on this journey. Excelsior!

Not alone!
It’s so good to know that I’m not alone in what I’ve experienced in the evangelical world.