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May 28
43m 45s

Erica's Evangelical Upbringing

Kelsey Wharton and Erica Ladd
About this episode

In today's episode, Erica shares her experience growing up in the Evangelical Christian church. She reflects on both the meaningful aspects that she still values today, and what she finds problematic. Erica opens up about how her faith has evolved and what she now seeks in a church community.

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