10. Deconstruction and Mental Illness

In this episode, Emily has a conversation with ex-evangelical and mental health advocate Aaron Smith. Aaron speaks candidly about living with Bipolar II unknowingly until his late 20’s, partially due to his life in ministry in charismatic evangelical churches. In addition to writing for his own website, culturalsavage.com, his work has been featured on several websites and published anthologies. Aaron is currently a religious studies major at Oregon State University—making his home in the Pacific Northwest with his wife and two kids. You can find him on the web and social media at all the links below. Links From This Episode Aaron Smith online: culturalsavage.com and on social media: Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Aaron’s [faith-based] book recommendations for the newly deconstructing: Ragamuffin Gospel by Brennan Manning My Bright Abyss: Meditation of a Modern Believer by Christian Wiman The Life She Wrote Social Links and Newsletter Sign-Up Credits: Original music (intro/outro/transitions) by R.Scott Okamoto rscottokamoto.com