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Ep. #238: Overcoming the Harm of Non-Affirming Doctrine and Living Authentically with Chaune Schafer

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Chaune Schafer (she/her) is a queer non-denominational follower of Christ, which is a product of being a part of several denominations, heavy deconstruction, continued therapy, much study, and constant reconstruction. In this episode, Eryn and Chaune talk about:

Blog for this episode: www.living-open.com/blog/chaune-schafer 

  • Chaune’s journey with religion & healing
  • Repressing sexuality in christianity
  • Finding wholeness
  • Doubt in religion
  • Not reaching for black and white answers
  • What it would mean to live like Jesus today
  • Finding authentic community
  • Moving towards what is life-giving
  • Setting boundaries with non-affirming family
  • Grappling with accountability for folks who caused harm around queerness within religion
  • Who we are at our core
  • Worthiness & moving at our own timelines
  • Trusting ourselves

Connect with Eryn on Instagram. Get a copy of the Religious Trauma Workbook. Register for Breathwork for Ex-Religious and Deconstructing Folks.

Book a peer support session with Chaune over on Shrimpteeth for support processing religious-based harm and moving towards sensual embodiment.

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