In this episode, Emilie and Ashlie sit down with Casey McFarland of Reliq Travel to give a deep dive into an upcoming, once-in-a-lifetime guided tour to Greece happening April 7–16, 2027.

We’re keeping this group small and intimate, and spots are very limited! Currently, we only have room for two couples and one solo female traveler (to room with a fantastic community member). Listen in as Casey walks through the sacred history, myth, and geography of this incredible itinerary.

• Athens: Uncovering ancient religious origins, Greek mythology, and the divine feminine.
• Delphi: Connecting with deep history and grounding spirituality in an epic mountain setting.
• Meteora: Visiting active, 1,000-year-old monasteries perched atop giant granite monoliths.
• Crete: Wrapping up our journey exploring ancient Minoan civilization and stunning coastal beauty.

• 🇬🇷 Book Your Spot & View Full Greece Tour Itinerary
• 📖 Read Melanie McFarland’s Article on Delphi’s Oracle
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☪️ Converting to Islam - yes it's possible and it's quite simple.

🧕🏼How women feel about being separated from the men at during Islamic services.

🩷 The meaning of a Hijab and the choice to wear it.

🕊️Do's and Don't for Muslim Women and Men within Islam. Can they drink Alcohol? Eat Pork? Find out in this episode with Maysa Kergaye.

✨Maysa's favorite quotes.

⭐️ Refugee needs and Maysa's support and work within their community.

♥️✨🕊️ After we finished with our planned questions we had more. Listen to our conversation after we all thought we were done. We couldn't share it all on record but it was so fascinating. We are so grateful for our new friendship with Maysa. She is truly a gem.

In this episode, Emilie Call and Ashlie Sanders sit down with Michelle Peper, the voice behind @edge_of_inside, to discuss her journey from a sixth-generation Mormon upbringing to redefining her faith and spirituality after leaving the LDS Church. Michelle shares her experiences navigating a faith transition with her husband, Bob, finding a new religious home in the First Congregational United Church of Christ, and building a supportive community through social media.

Michelle also talks about her meaningful work as a crisis counselor with The Trevor Project, as well as her passions for music, soapmaking, hiking, pickleball, and, of course, spending time with her beloved dogs.

Topics Covered:

• Michelle’s six-generation LDS heritage and life in Southern Idaho

• Her and Bob’s shared faith transition and finding a new spiritual community

• The creation of her Instagram account, @edge_of_inside, and its impact

• Redefining religion, God, and meaning-making post-LDS life

• Volunteering with The Trevor Project and its personal rewards

• Finding joy in hobbies and everyday life

Resources Mentioned:

• Michelle’s Instagram: @edge_of_inside

• First Congregational United Church of Christ

• The Trevor Project

Connect With Us:

• Instagram: @thatschurchpodcast

Thank you for tuning in! Share your thoughts on this episode by tagging us and Michelle on Instagram, and let us know what resonated with you. #deconstruction