A podcast dedicated to exploring the fresh and ever-evolving nature of an ancient faith.
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The Spiritually Unboxed Podcast with Leah Samara guides female coaches, thought-leaders and CEO's to live an authentic and wildly impactful life, beyond the unique ceilings and man-made constructs of religious, familial and societal boxes that impact female potential. Spiritually Unboxed explores topics such as the impacts of religious Christianity, religious deconstruction, deconstructing religious beliefs, spiritual awakening, leaving religion and religious legalistic mindsets, exploring a ...
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Faith Deconstruction & Finding God After Spiritual Abuse in the Church with David Ruybalid #025
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Send Me A Message I’m so excited to share this conversation with you. For the first time on the Spiritually Unboxed podcast, I welcomed a male guest—David Ruybalid, a trauma-informed pastor and a passionate advocate for those who have experienced religious trauma in the Christian church. We dove deep into topics that are so close to my heart: faith…
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God, Sex & Side Hugs: Reclaiming Sexual Pleasure After Purity Culture with Angela Griffith #24
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Send Me A Message **Not safe for kiddies or work** This episode is for the woman who’s done it all—achieved the goals, built the career, checked all the boxes—yet still finds herself weighed down by the shame and restrictions of Purity Culture. We’re diving deep into the parts of your life that often get ignored: your body, your pleasure, and the u…
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The Divine Pivot That Realigned Everything: Personally, Professionally & Podcast #023
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Send Me A Message Leah Samara, the voice behind the Spiritually Unboxed podcast, makes a powerful return after a transformative 7-month hiatus with a message every high-achieving female leader needs to hear. This season opener is not just about a shift—it's about a divine pivot that realigned everything Leah does, personally, professionally, and in…
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Explode Your Impact By Shining Bright, Unapologetically #022
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Send Me A Message NOTE: this is the last episode in this season. We'll be back for season 3 around July 2024. Make sure you SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss anything! I wanted this episode out into the world ASAP because I see so many of you high achieving, high-level INCREDIBLE and sparkly, vibrant leaders who are dimming your light down for the comfor…
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Spitting Out The Poison of Toxic Submission Doctrine #021
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Send Me A Message Many women in religious Christian churches have swallowed the bitter poison of toxic submission doctrine.. .. that little phrase "wives, submit to your husbands" that sends ripples anxiety through many women that has often been administered to keep women silenced and compliant. As little girls we've watched as our moms had to subm…
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Thriving After Divorce: Tina Ravenhill On The 'God Hates Divorce’ Narrative for Women #020
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Send Me A Message Tina (Kristina) Ravenhill grew up as both a Missionary Kid and a Preacher's kid. She went to Bible School in Texas, met her now ex-husband, had 4 children and then dared to file for divorce after years of narcissism and abuse throughout the marriage. Even in the face of being disowned by family, in laws and church community. Now f…
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Identify The Top 9 Patterns Of Your Nice Inner Good Christian Girl To Explode Your Income & Impact In 2024 #019
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Send Me A Message In this episode Leah Samara dives into 9 patterns that highlight that your nice inner Good Christian Girl is activated, and how to stop her from sabotaging your income & impact in the New Year. Holding alignment of your authentic, potent self despite expectations and challenges Why "trying harder" is the worst strategy for changin…
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He Got God In The Divorce: Untangling From The Faith Of Others & Finding Joy - PART 2 - #018
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Send Me A Message This is a potent part 2 of a 2 part series with Sarah. To listen to part 1 go to episode #016. Get ready for the unfiltered sequel to Sarah K Ramsey's journey in "He Got God In The Divorce: Untangling From The Faith Of Others & Finding Joy." In this second part, we delve into the gritty reality of faith, life, and everything in be…
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He Got God In The Divorce: Untangling From The Faith Of Others & Finding Joy - PART 1 - #017
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Send Me A Message This interview contained so much gold we absolutely couldn't edit it down further! Step into PART ONE of unfiltered world of Sarah K Ramsey as she shares deeply and honestly about her journey through abuse and divorce - not just from her now ex-husband, but from the whole church and Christianity scene. Sarah K Ramsey is best-selli…
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How To Untangle From Religion, Reclaim Wholeness & Live An Authentic Life (Soul Synthesis Framework™) #016
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Send Me A Message In her signature raw and authentic style, Leah Samara fearlessly shares personal revelations, born from decades of keen observation and a profound understanding of human patterns. Having meticulously crafted the Soul Synthesis Framework™ by listening to the diverse journeys of countless individuals, Leah guides you through the art…
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From Stifled To Shattering Stereotypes: How "Women Shouldn't Lead" Fuelled Coach Lemon Price's Purpose #015
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Send Me A Message "I just had to stifle every single part of me.. and felt everything I did was wrong." - Lemon Price Lemon Price's distinctive story encompasses breaking away from cult-like controlling religious communities and churches, overcoming religious abuse and church hurt to discover her life's purpose shattering female leadership ceilings…
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Leah Samara's Story - Leaving Religion & Abuse, Meeting Jesus & Finding Peace #014
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Send Me A Message In this episode Leah Samara brings to light her untold story of over a decade - through domestic violence, childhood trauma, religious abuse, auto-immune disease, divorce, smear campaigns, leaving religion, eradicating religious mindsets, deconstructing her faith, unexpectedly meeting Jesus in the most bizarre Narnia kind of way, …
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Send Me A Message Join Leah Samara in this season 2 launch episode as she unpacks the revamped and redefined "Spiritually Unboxed." She gets real, raw, and down-to-earth about the rebirth of the podcast. No fluff, just a candid exploration of where we're headed and who this show is for. Expect a mix of tangible insights and personal revelations as …
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Part 2 - End of the World as We Know It (An End Times Conversation)
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As we examine current events in Israel, many people are asking, "Is this the end times?" How can we comprehend the end times? Will Israel play a role in the unfolding of the end times? How have Christ-followers understood the end times throughout history? What is unique about American Christianity and its main view of the end times? In this episode…
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Part 1 - End of the World as We Know It (An End Times Conversation)
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As we examine current events in Israel, many people are asking, "Is this the end times?" How can we comprehend the end times? Will Israel play a role in the unfolding of the end times? How have Christ-followers understood the end times throughout history? What is unique about American Christianity and its main view of the end times? Join Zach and D…
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Worship Music: Authentic Expression or Emotional Manipulation? - 11
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A few months ago, there was much conversation online around "Beef" on Netflix, which featured a moment where the character Danny Cho enters a church while the worship team leads the congregation in worship, and he is moved to tears. Zach and David had a discussion about this moment and how it has sparked scrutiny around worship music. Here is that …
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Interpreting Scripture: Navigating Disagreements on Women's Pastoral Roles and Other Biblical Positions - 10
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The Southern Baptist Convention has recently expelled Saddleback Church for hiring a female teaching pastor and now has a list of churches within their denomination that also have female pastors. How should we approach this issue? What does the Bible say? If you believe women can be pastors, does that mean we are not being Biblical? How can we fost…
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What is Jesus Doing Right Now? Exploring the Ascension and its Implications - 9
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In this thought-provoking episode, we delve into the fascinating topic of the Ascension of Jesus and explore what it means for the present moment. As Christians, we believe that Jesus is currently ruling on the throne, but have you ever wondered what he's doing there? We unpack the significance of Jesus' Ascension and how it impacts our lives today…
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Angry With God: Stop Silently Suffering & Find Deeper Peace & Joy #012
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Send Me A Message UPDATE: Season 2 is coming back later than anticipated with a fresh vibe, new name - Spiritually Unboxed & many exciting changes!! Sign up here for the free Invisible Episode + to be notified of launch. How can God be good, in control, all powerful, and love me.. while allowing pain, abuse, death, disease.. and just horrible thing…
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Underestimated: How To Unleash Your Full Potential When People Underestimate You #011
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Send Me A Message I love the scene from The Office (US) where Jan says "I guess I underestimated you." and Michael replies "Yeah, well, maybe next time, you will... estimate me." Being underestimated can be a frustrating and demoralizing experience. Sometimes it can feel as though no matter how hard you work or how much you accomplish, you're still…
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Stop Caring What Others Think Of You & Be Your Most Influential Authentic Self #010
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Send Me A Message We all know "just stop caring what they think" is not a REAL solution to becoming the most unapologetic and unstoppable influential version of you! But what is the solution to really unleashing as your most authentic self (without becoming someone who has no friends in the process)? How to become the potent leader you were born to…
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Say What You REALLY Want To Say (even in cancel culture) #009
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Send Me A Message When you have a critical mission and message on your heart to share with the world, and you want to unapologetically own your voice and your opinions to take a stand - without softening, without shrinking down and without kicking yourself later - this is the episode for you! Leah covers - Why it's sometimes not as simple as just "…
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Why You Feel Boxed In By Your Niche #008
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Send Me A Message Today Leah Samara uncovers some of the biggest take-aways around niche that she had in her career as a Brand Strategist to high-achieving entrepreneurs and business owners. She unpacks - The REAL reason you feel stifled by your niche (which likely has nothing to do with your niche itself) Why just changing your niche and picking a…
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How To Stop Your Nice Inner Good Christian Girl Running Your Life & Business - #007
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Send Me A Message What do finding and using your voice, setting strong boundaries, having confrontational conversations, commanding what your expertise is worth, being the authority in your niche have in common? They ALL feel so much more challenging to do when your nice inner Good Christian Girl is still running parts of your life and business. Th…
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Finding Hope and Healing: Mental Health and the Christian Community (With Guest: Isami Daehn) - 8
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Join us as we explore the importance of mental health support within the Christian community and learn how we can do better to support those struggling with mental health issues. Join David Ruybalid, Zach Zienka, and guest Isami Daehn at they dive into this topic. Isami is a subject matter expert on anti-human trafficking and child safety. She grew…
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What To Do When You Feel Distant, Disconnected, Abandoned By or Hate God #006
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Send Me A Message Leah has been there. That season of hating God. Or even just feeling distant from Him. Maybe you've been through some church hurt, some religious or spiritual abuse, or maybe feel God has let you down in some way through grief or loss. It can feel frustrating and overwhelming to know where to start. Today she uncovers the first su…
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How To Be The Best You Yet Through Intense Life Challenges #005
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Send Me A Message This is for the one who is in the trenches of life's challenges right now, while running a business or building an incredible career; while working through divorce, disease, depression, issues with clients or kiddies, religious abuse or even estranged family members.. or any other challenge or surprise. Oh Leah has BEEN THERE and …
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How To Explode Your Income & Impact By Untangling Distorted Religious Beliefs #004
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Send Me A Message Too many high-level leaders who come from religious backgrounds spend alot of time and energy fighting distorted religious beliefs that impact their success. It can feel like living with the hand-brake on - so if you've felt a little frustrated, stifled, drained and maybe a little burnt-out - this is a must-listen! Identifying the…
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How To Break Through Your Invisible Performance Ceilings & Unleash Your Full Potential #003
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Send Me A Message Have you ever found yourself knowing your full potential and everything you're capable of being and doing.. but you feel like you're hitting up against invisible ceilings as you build your income, impact and influence? You are not alone - this is something I have coached many high-achievers and CEO's through to be unleashed and un…
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Reclaiming Your Personal Sovereignty (Especially If You Grew Up In The Church) #002
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Send Me A Message Join host and High Performance Strategist Leah Samara as she explores the topic of personal sovereignty and what that looks like after growing up in religion or religious Christianity; including setting verbal and energetic boundaries, religious deconditioning and what that looks like for high achieving female leaders: the pattern…
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Welcome To The Revolution #001
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Send Me A Message The big question is: will you join us to make the global and generational impact YOU are born for? In this first episode for female high-achieving coaches & CEO's, join host Leah Samara as she explores: the biggest underpinning concept you must grasp to unleash your full impact and potential the #1 potent ingredient most high-achi…
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What is Advent?Advent is the time before Christmas, where we anticipate a better future with hope. Join us as we talk about this.Zach Zienka’s Blog:https://zachzienka.comDavid Ruybalid’s Blog:https://davidruybalid.wordpress.comYouTube:https://youtu.be/g0juk9U-yq4
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What is Sabbath? Zach and David talk about all of the layers of importance of living a Sabbath life style. Zach Zienka’s Blog: https://zachzienka.com David Ruybalid’s Blog: https://davidruybalid.wordpress.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15LrSND_hk4 Public Podcast Link: https://anchor.fm/evolutionoffaithpodcast…
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Making Sense of the Sacrifices in the Bible - 5
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Why did God ask for the barbaric practice of animal sacrifice? How do we make sense of God asking for Abraham to sacrifice Isaac? What practices in our faith (and the faith of the people of the Old Testament) does God care about most? Join us as Zach and David in a discussion around Old Testament sacrifice and the heart of God. Zach Zienka’s Sermon…
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Christian Nationalism is not Jesus’ Christianity - 4
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Christian Nationalism is a conviction that America is inherently a nation built on Christian ethics and beliefs. This ideology is seen through combative methods of imposing selected “Christian ethics” onto the political stage by any means necessary. Christian Nationalism seems to be talked about more and more. Many conservative evangelicals are now…
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Spiritual Abuse: as the church, we must do better! - 3
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Over the last few years, spiritual abusive tendencies in church leaders and church environments have come to light over and over again. Ted Haggard, Hillsong Church, Bobby Houston, Brian Houston, Carl Lentz, Mark Driscoll, Mars Hill, Willow Creek, Bill Hybels, Bob Jones University, The Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), John MacArthur, C.J. Mahaney…
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Ancient Prophets for a Modern World - 2
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Who were the Old Testament prophets and for can their works be for us today? Hosted by Zach Zienka and David Ruybalid Reading the Prophets - Zach Zienka Article https://zachzienka.com/2019/02/28/reading-the-prophets/ Zach's Blog: https://zachzienka.com David's Blog: davidruybalid.wordpress.com
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After an almost three year break, Zach and David are back in the podcast world with a whole new name and fresh approach. If you have followed them before or if you are new to their content, don't miss this welcome back episode with the introduction to a new title and direction. Next episode will release June 27th.Zach's Blog:https://zachzienka.comD…
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