Sunday School Rejects

About Sunday School Rejects

Join friends Jonathan Greer, Katie Valenzuela and Annie Wilde as they unpack purity culture. The Rejects integrate resources, interrogate the Bible, talk to multiple experts, and keep the laughter going.

Publisher

Jonathan Greer, Katie Valenzuela and Annie Wilde

Category

health & fitness · religion & spirituality · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

23 Apr 2026

Latest episode

10 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

10 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   10 Jun 2026

   Wrap Up and Listener Stories

   In the season’s ninth and final episode, Jonathan, Katie and Annie reflect on the season, “get biblical” one more time, share stories of the podcast’s impact, and assign a few more gold stars. About the podcast: The first season of “Sunday School Rejects” delivers nine episodes on the topic of purity culture, which partly defined the Christian youth experiences of the Rejects. From pledge cards and rings to ceremonies and conferences, the purity culture of conservative Christianity left its mark on these three friends from Texas, who went on to earn advanced degrees in theology and related fields. The season’s first four episodes drop together as they offer a foundation for what’s to come. After that, episodes drop weekly and take deeper dives into purity culture. The Rejects tell their own stories and also solicit the expertise of Amy Butler, Matthew Paul Turner and Jeremy Williams. Episodes start dropping Wednesday, May 6, 2026. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. About the Rejects: Jonathan Greer is a professional choral singer and private voice teacher who has dabbled in the hospitality industry. He is also a homemade ice cream slinger. He holds a bachelor of arts in church music and a master of music from Baylor University, as well as a master of divinity with a certificate in women and gender studies from Brite Divinity School. Katie Valenzuela lives her life by two values: kindness and curiosity. She believes every human being should be treated with their souls acknowledged (kindness), and contrary to the popular saying—while it's thought that curiosity killed the cat, she believes curiosity saves her every single day. Generally, Katie thinks of herself as a bit much, but in the best way. As Lyndsay Rush (aka @MaryOliversDrunkCousin on Instagram) says, she is "like a bonus french fry in the bottom of the bag," "like a champagne shower," "like triple texting good news." She works in marketing at a university. She holds a bachelor of arts in mass communication / public relations from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor and a master of science in human resources with an emphasis in diversity and technology from Excelsior University. She is pursuing a doctorate in leadership, equity, and inquiry from Illinois State University. Annie Wilde is the creative operations manager and senior graphic designer at Sendero Provisions Co., a western wear brand. She likes to say she’s a full-time designer and a part-time theologian. In her free time she plays tennis, hangs out with her cat, and delivers the occasional sermon. She holds a bachelor of fine arts in graphic design from Baylor University and a master of theological studies from Brite Divinity School. Contact the Rejects at ssr@goodfaithmedia.org or on Instagram @sundayschoolrejects Episode release date: June 10, 2026. Hosts / Producers: Jonathan Greer, Katie Valenzuela, Annie Wilde. Executive Producer: Mitch Randall. Editor: Cliff Vaughn. Music: Jude Krall (78000 Ants). Links: Good Faith Media: https://goodfaithmedia.org/ The podcast page: https://goodfaithmedia.org/sunday-school-rejects/ A news release about the show: https://goodfaithmedia.org/good-faith-media-announces-sunday-school-rejects-podcast/

2. 

   3 Jun 2026

   What Did Purity Culture Take From Us? With Amy Butler

   In the season’s eighth episode, Jonathan, Katie and Annie put the “submission” language of “household codes” in Ephesians 5 into context. Katie then interviews pastor and author Amy Butler for a focused conversation about purity culture and its effects. Amy Butler is the senior pastor at Community Church of Honolulu and the founder of Invested Faith. She is also the author of Beautiful and Terrible Things and the co-author of Holy Disruption. She holds a bachelor of arts in religion and political science, and a master of arts in church history, from Baylor University, a master of divinity from the International Baptist Theological Seminary, and a doctor of ministry in preaching from Wesley Theological Seminary. Resources for this episode: “Beautiful and Terrible Things: Faith, Doubt, and Discovering a Way Back to Each Other” by Amy Butler ~ https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/546293/beautiful-and-terrible-things-by-amy-butler/ “Household Codes” graphic ~ https://ms.fortresspress.com/downloads/9781451469929Introexcerpt.pdf (see p. 15) “Pure: Inside the Evangelical Movement That Shamed a Generation of Young Women and How I Broke Free” by Linda Kay Klein ~ https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Pure/Linda-Kay-Klein/9781501124822 Audre Lorde ~ https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/audre-lorde Amy Butler ~ https://www.pastoramy.com/ About the podcast: The first season of “Sunday School Rejects” delivers nine episodes on the topic of purity culture, which partly defined the Christian youth experiences of the Rejects. From pledge cards and rings to ceremonies and conferences, the purity culture of conservative Christianity left its mark on these three friends from Texas, who went on to earn advanced degrees in theology and related fields. The season’s first four episodes drop together as they offer a foundation for what’s to come. After that, episodes drop weekly and take deeper dives into purity culture. The Rejects tell their own stories and also solicit the expertise of Amy Butler, Matthew Paul Turner and Jeremy Williams. Episodes start dropping Wednesday, May 6, 2026. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. About the Rejects: Jonathan Greer is a professional choral singer and private voice teacher who has dabbled in the hospitality industry. He is also a homemade ice cream slinger. He holds a bachelor of arts in church music and a master of music from Baylor University, as well as a master of divinity with a certificate in women and gender studies from Brite Divinity School. Katie Valenzuela lives her life by two values: kindness and curiosity. She believes every human being should be treated with their souls acknowledged (kindness), and contrary to the popular saying—while it's thought that curiosity killed the cat, she believes curiosity saves her every single day. Generally, Katie thinks of herself as a bit much, but in the best way. As Lyndsay Rush (aka @MaryOliversDrunkCousin on Instagram) says, she is "like a bonus french fry in the bottom of the bag," "like a champagne shower," "like triple texting good news." She works in marketing at a university. She holds a bachelor of arts in mass communication / public relations from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor and a master of science in human resources with an emphasis in diversity and technology from Excelsior University. She is pursuing a doctorate in leadership, equity, and inquiry from Illinois State University. Annie Wilde is the creative operations manager and senior graphic designer at Sendero Provisions Co., a western wear brand. She likes to say she’s a full-time designer and a part-time theologian. In her free time she plays tennis, hangs out with her cat, and delivers the occasional sermon. She holds a bachelor of fine arts in graphic design from Baylor University and a master of theological studies from Brite Divinity School. Contact the Rejects at ssr@goodfaithmedia.org or on Instagram @sundayschoolrejects Episode release date: June 3, 2026. Hosts / Producers: Jonathan Greer, Katie Valenzuela, Annie Wilde. Executive Producer: Mitch Randall. Editor: Cliff Vaughn. Music: Jude Krall (78000 Ants). Links: Good Faith Media: https://goodfaithmedia.org/ The podcast page: https://goodfaithmedia.org/sunday-school-rejects/ A news release about the show: https://goodfaithmedia.org/good-faith-media-announces-sunday-school-rejects-podcast/

3. 

   27 May 2026

   How Do We Think About God? With Matthew Paul Turner

   In the season’s seventh episode, Jonathan, Katie and Annie try to make some sense of the writings attributed to Apostle Paul. Jonathan then interviews picture book author Matthew Paul Turner about what’s required to pass along a faith that your children don’t have to recover from. Matthew Paul Turner is a New York Times bestselling picture book author. Among his titles are When God Made You, When I Pray For You and What Is God Like? He is also an accomplished photographer and journalist, with work appearing in the Washington Post, National Geographic, USA Today and Daily Beast. He holds a bachelor of business administration from Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee, where he resides. Resources for this episode: “Take This Bread: A Radical Conversion” by Sara Miles ~ https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/114383/take-this-bread-by-sara-miles/ “When God Made You” by Matthew Paul Turner ~ https://matthewpaulturner.com/books/when-god-made-you/ “One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This” by Omar El Akkad ~ https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/777485/one-day-everyone-will-have-always-been-against-this-national-book-award-by-omar-el-akkad/ “I Hate James Dobson, With Jake & Brooke” podcast ~ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-hate-james-dobson/id1736366398 Inclusive Therapists ~ https://www.inclusivetherapists.com/ Matthew Paul Turner ~ https://matthewpaulturner.com/ About the podcast: The first season of “Sunday School Rejects” delivers nine episodes on the topic of purity culture, which partly defined the Christian youth experiences of the Rejects. From pledge cards and rings to ceremonies and conferences, the purity culture of conservative Christianity left its mark on these three friends from Texas, who went on to earn advanced degrees in theology and related fields. The season’s first four episodes drop together as they offer a foundation for what’s to come. After that, episodes drop weekly and take deeper dives into purity culture. The Rejects tell their own stories and also solicit the expertise of Amy Butler, Matthew Paul Turner and Jeremy Williams. Episodes start dropping Wednesday, May 6, 2026. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. About the Rejects: Jonathan Greer is a professional choral singer and private voice teacher who has dabbled in the hospitality industry. He is also a homemade ice cream slinger. He holds a bachelor of arts in church music and a master of music from Baylor University, as well as a master of divinity with a certificate in women and gender studies from Brite Divinity School. Katie Valenzuela lives her life by two values: kindness and curiosity. She believes every human being should be treated with their souls acknowledged (kindness), and contrary to the popular saying—while it's thought that curiosity killed the cat, she believes curiosity saves her every single day. Generally, Katie thinks of herself as a bit much, but in the best way. As Lyndsay Rush (aka @MaryOliversDrunkCousin on Instagram) says, she is "like a bonus french fry in the bottom of the bag," "like a champagne shower," "like triple texting good news." She works in marketing at a university. She holds a bachelor of arts in mass communication / public relations from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor and a master of science in human resources with an emphasis in diversity and technology from Excelsior University. She is pursuing a doctorate in leadership, equity, and inquiry from Illinois State University. Annie Wilde is the creative operations manager and senior graphic designer at Sendero Provisions Co., a western wear brand. She likes to say she’s a full-time designer and a part-time theologian. In her free time she plays tennis, hangs out with her cat, and delivers the occasional sermon. She holds a bachelor of fine arts in graphic design from Baylor University and a master of theological studies from Brite Divinity School. Contact the Rejects at ssr@goodfaithmedia.org or on Instagram @sundayschoolrejects Episode release date: May 27, 2026. Hosts / Producers: Jonathan Greer, Katie Valenzuela, Annie Wilde. Executive Producer: Mitch Randall. Editor: Cliff Vaughn. Music: Jude Krall (78000 Ants). Links: Good Faith Media: https://goodfaithmedia.org/ The podcast page: https://goodfaithmedia.org/sunday-school-rejects/ A news release about the show: https://goodfaithmedia.org/good-faith-media-announces-sunday-school-rejects-podcast/

4. 

   20 May 2026

   Is the Bible Still Relevant? With Jeremy Williams

   In the season’s sixth episode, Jonathan, Katie and Annie ask some hard questions about what the Bible really is. Annie then interviews New Testament scholar Jeremy Williams about the Bible and power. Jeremy L. Williams is Assistant Professor of New Testament and Director of the Center for Theology and Justice at Brite Divinity School in Fort Worth, Texas. He holds a bachelor of arts from Vanderbilt University, a master of divinity from Yale Divinity School, and a doctor of philosophy from Harvard University. Resources for this episode: “Criminalization in Acts of the Apostles” by Jeremy L. Williams ~ https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/criminalization-in-acts-of-the-apostles/CA598B2A581AF1C5DD944EE1042BC876 “Wisdom Ways: Introducing Feminist Biblical Interpretation” by Elisabeth Schüssler Fiorenza ~ https://orbisbooks.com/products/wisdom-ways?srsltid=AfmBOopsON8f8JxOpnVnqZ13kNB3xVC7eG7TWBi3F_x6YNDqyWyOnt1v “Womanist Midrash, Volume 1: A Reintroduction to the Women of the Torah and the Throne” by Wilda C. Gafney ~ https://www.wjkbooks.com/bookproduct/066423903x-womanist-midrash-volume-1/ “What Is the Bible?” by Rob Bell ~ https://robbell.com/book/what-is-the-bible/ Jeremy Williams ~ https://brite.edu/staff/jeremy-williams About the podcast: The first season of “Sunday School Rejects” delivers nine episodes on the topic of purity culture, which partly defined the Christian youth experiences of the Rejects. From pledge cards and rings to ceremonies and conferences, the purity culture of conservative Christianity left its mark on these three friends from Texas, who went on to earn advanced degrees in theology and related fields. The season’s first four episodes drop together as they offer a foundation for what’s to come. After that, episodes drop weekly and take deeper dives into purity culture. The Rejects tell their own stories and also solicit the expertise of Amy Butler, Matthew Paul Turner and Jeremy Williams. Episodes start dropping Wednesday, May 6, 2026. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. About the Rejects: Jonathan Greer is a professional choral singer and private voice teacher who has dabbled in the hospitality industry. He is also a homemade ice cream slinger. He holds a bachelor of arts in church music and a master of music from Baylor University, as well as a master of divinity with a certificate in women and gender studies from Brite Divinity School. Katie Valenzuela lives her life by two values: kindness and curiosity. She believes every human being should be treated with their souls acknowledged (kindness), and contrary to the popular saying—while it's thought that curiosity killed the cat, she believes curiosity saves her every single day. Generally, Katie thinks of herself as a bit much, but in the best way. As Lyndsay Rush (aka @MaryOliversDrunkCousin on Instagram) says, she is "like a bonus french fry in the bottom of the bag," "like a champagne shower," "like triple texting good news." She works in marketing at a university. She holds a bachelor of arts in mass communication / public relations from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor and a master of science in human resources with an emphasis in diversity and technology from Excelsior University. She is pursuing a doctorate in leadership, equity, and inquiry from Illinois State University. Annie Wilde is the creative operations manager and senior graphic designer at Sendero Provisions Co., a western wear brand. She likes to say she’s a full-time designer and a part-time theologian. In her free time she plays tennis, hangs out with her cat, and delivers the occasional sermon. She holds a bachelor of fine arts in graphic design from Baylor University and a master of theological studies from Brite Divinity School. Contact the Rejects at ssr@goodfaithmedia.org or on Instagram @sundayschoolrejects Episode release date: May 20, 2026. Hosts / Producers: Jonathan Greer, Katie Valenzuela, Annie Wilde. Executive Producer: Mitch Randall. Editor: Cliff Vaughn. Music: Jude Krall (78000 Ants). Links: Good Faith Media: https://goodfaithmedia.org/ The podcast page: https://goodfaithmedia.org/sunday-school-rejects/ A news release about the show: https://goodfaithmedia.org/good-faith-media-announces-sunday-school-rejects-podcast/

5. 

   13 May 2026

   Our Purity Culture Stories

   In the season’s fifth episode, Jonathan, Katie and Annie share their personal experiences with purity culture, including signing "True Love Waits" cards and wearing purity rings. They explore the psychological effects of purity culture, such as shame and fear, and the lack of proper sex education. They also offer resources to address the harm caused by purity culture and a sex-obsessed church. Resources for this episode: “Beyond Shame: Creating a Healthy Sex Life on Your Own Terms” by Matthias Roberts ~ https://matthiasroberts.com/beyondshame/ “You Made It Weird, With Pete Holmes” podcast ~ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/you-made-it-weird-with-pete-holmes/id475878118 “Shameless: A Sexual Reformation” by Nadia Bolz-Weber ~ https://nadiabolzweber.com/shameless/ About the podcast: The first season of “Sunday School Rejects” delivers nine episodes on the topic of purity culture, which partly defined the Christian youth experiences of the Rejects. From pledge cards and rings to ceremonies and conferences, the purity culture of conservative Christianity left its mark on these three friends from Texas, who went on to earn advanced degrees in theology and related fields. The season’s first four episodes drop together as they offer a foundation for what’s to come. After that, episodes drop weekly and take deeper dives into purity culture. The Rejects tell their own stories and also solicit the expertise of Amy Butler, Matthew Paul Turner and Jeremy Williams. Episodes start dropping Wednesday, May 6, 2026. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. About the Rejects: Jonathan Greer is a professional choral singer and private voice teacher who has dabbled in the hospitality industry. He is also a homemade ice cream slinger. He holds a bachelor of arts in church music and a master of music from Baylor University, as well as a master of divinity with a certificate in women and gender studies from Brite Divinity School. Katie Valenzuela lives her life by two values: kindness and curiosity. She believes every human being should be treated with their souls acknowledged (kindness), and contrary to the popular saying—while it's thought that curiosity killed the cat, she believes curiosity saves her every single day. Generally, Katie thinks of herself as a bit much, but in the best way. As Lyndsay Rush (aka @MaryOliversDrunkCousin on Instagram) says, she is "like a bonus french fry in the bottom of the bag," "like a champagne shower," "like triple texting good news." She works in marketing at a university. She holds a bachelor of arts in mass communication / public relations from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor and a master of science in human resources with an emphasis in diversity and technology from Excelsior University. She is pursuing a doctorate in leadership, equity, and inquiry from Illinois State University. Annie Wilde is the creative operations manager and senior graphic designer at Sendero Provisions Co., a western wear brand. She likes to say she’s a full-time designer and a part-time theologian. In her free time she plays tennis, hangs out with her cat, and delivers the occasional sermon. She holds a bachelor of fine arts in graphic design from Baylor University and a master of theological studies from Brite Divinity School. Contact the Rejects at ssr@goodfaithmedia.org or on Instagram @sundayschoolrejects Episode release date: May 13, 2026. Hosts / Producers: Jonathan Greer, Katie Valenzuela, Annie Wilde. Executive Producer: Mitch Randall. Editor: Cliff Vaughn. Music: Jude Krall (78000 Ants). Links: Good Faith Media: https://goodfaithmedia.org/ The podcast page: https://goodfaithmedia.org/sunday-school-rejects/ A news release about the show: https://goodfaithmedia.org/good-faith-media-announces-sunday-school-rejects-podcast/

6. 

   6 May 2026

   Start Here: Resources for Being Alive

   In the season’s fourth episode, Jonathan, Katie and Annie share various resources like books and podcasts that have informed their own faith journeys. The hosts highlight how these resources can help with personal growth in the wider context of a concern for justice for all. Resources for this episode: “The Liturgists” podcast ~ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-liturgists-podcast/id903433534 “The RobCast” podcast ~ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-robcast/id956742638 “Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents” book by Isabel Wilkerson ~ https://www.isabelwilkerson.com/ Judy Heumann ~ https://judithheumann.com/ The Power Flower ~ https://werise-toolkit.org/en/system/tdf/pdf/tools/Power-Flower-Our-Intersecting-Identities_0.pdf?file=1&force= “Immortal Diamond: The Search for Our True Self” book by Richard Rohr ~ https://cac.org/ Wil Gafney ~ https://www.wilgafney.com/ About the podcast: The first season of “Sunday School Rejects” delivers nine episodes on the topic of purity culture, which partly defined the Christian youth experiences of the Rejects. From pledge cards and rings to ceremonies and conferences, the purity culture of conservative Christianity left its mark on these three friends from Texas, who went on to earn advanced degrees in theology and related fields. The season’s first four episodes drop together as they offer a foundation for what’s to come. After that, episodes drop weekly and take deeper dives into purity culture. The Rejects tell their own stories and also solicit the expertise of Amy Butler, Matthew Paul Turner and Jeremy Williams. Episodes start dropping Wednesday, May 6, 2026. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. About the Rejects: Jonathan Greer is a professional choral singer and private voice teacher who has dabbled in the hospitality industry. He is also a homemade ice cream slinger. He holds a bachelor of arts in church music and a master of music from Baylor University, as well as a master of divinity with a certificate in women and gender studies from Brite Divinity School. Katie Valenzuela lives her life by two values: kindness and curiosity. She believes every human being should be treated with their souls acknowledged (kindness), and contrary to the popular saying—while it's thought that curiosity killed the cat, she believes curiosity saves her every single day. Generally, Katie thinks of herself as a bit much, but in the best way. As Lyndsay Rush (aka @MaryOliversDrunkCousin on Instagram) says, she is "like a bonus french fry in the bottom of the bag," "like a champagne shower," "like triple texting good news." She works in marketing at a university. She holds a bachelor of arts in mass communication / public relations from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor and a master of science in human resources with an emphasis in diversity and technology from Excelsior University. She is pursuing a doctorate in leadership, equity, and inquiry from Illinois State University. Annie Wilde is the creative operations manager and senior graphic designer at Sendero Provisions Co., a western wear brand. She likes to say she’s a full-time designer and a part-time theologian. In her free time she plays tennis, hangs out with her cat, and delivers the occasional sermon. She holds a bachelor of fine arts in graphic design from Baylor University and a master of theological studies from Brite Divinity School. Contact the Rejects at ssr@goodfaithmedia.org or on Instagram @sundayschoolrejects Episode release date: May 6, 2026. Hosts / Producers: Jonathan Greer, Katie Valenzuela, Annie Wilde. Executive Producer: Mitch Randall. Editor: Cliff Vaughn. Music: Jude Krall (78000 Ants). Links: Good Faith Media: https://goodfaithmedia.org/ The podcast page: https://goodfaithmedia.org/sunday-school-rejects/ A news release about the show: https://goodfaithmedia.org/good-faith-media-announces-sunday-school-rejects-podcast/

7. 

   6 May 2026

   Start Here: Ethical Storytelling

   In the season’s third episode, Jonathan, Katie and Annie explore how storytelling is inherent in human nature and crucial in faith contexts. They stress the importance of understanding and respecting boundaries, being reliable, owning mistakes, and sharing only one's own stories. Resources for this episode: Brené Brown’s “The BRAVING Inventory” ~ https://brenebrown.com/resources/the-braving-inventory/ About the podcast: The first season of “Sunday School Rejects” delivers nine episodes on the topic of purity culture, which partly defined the Christian youth experiences of the Rejects. From pledge cards and rings to ceremonies and conferences, the purity culture of conservative Christianity left its mark on these three friends from Texas, who went on to earn advanced degrees in theology and related fields. The season’s first four episodes drop together as they offer a foundation for what’s to come. After that, episodes drop weekly and take deeper dives into purity culture. The Rejects tell their own stories and also solicit the expertise of Amy Butler, Matthew Paul Turner and Jeremy Williams. Episodes start dropping Wednesday, May 6, 2026. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. About the Rejects: Jonathan Greer is a professional choral singer and private voice teacher who has dabbled in the hospitality industry. He is also a homemade ice cream slinger. He holds a bachelor of arts in church music and a master of music from Baylor University, as well as a master of divinity with a certificate in women and gender studies from Brite Divinity School. Katie Valenzuela lives her life by two values: kindness and curiosity. She believes every human being should be treated with their souls acknowledged (kindness), and contrary to the popular saying—while it's thought that curiosity killed the cat, she believes curiosity saves her every single day. Generally, Katie thinks of herself as a bit much, but in the best way. As Lyndsay Rush (aka @MaryOliversDrunkCousin on Instagram) says, she is "like a bonus french fry in the bottom of the bag," "like a champagne shower," "like triple texting good news." She works in marketing at a university. She holds a bachelor of arts in mass communication / public relations from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor and a master of science in human resources with an emphasis in diversity and technology from Excelsior University. She is pursuing a doctorate in leadership, equity, and inquiry from Illinois State University. Annie Wilde is the creative operations manager and senior graphic designer at Sendero Provisions Co., a western wear brand. She likes to say she’s a full-time designer and a part-time theologian. In her free time she plays tennis, hangs out with her cat, and delivers the occasional sermon. She holds a bachelor of fine arts in graphic design from Baylor University and a master of theological studies from Brite Divinity School. Contact the Rejects at ssr@goodfaithmedia.org or on Instagram @sundayschoolrejects Episode release date: May 6, 2026. Hosts / Producers: Jonathan Greer, Katie Valenzuela, Annie Wilde. Executive Producer: Mitch Randall. Editor: Cliff Vaughn. Music: Jude Krall (78000 Ants). Links: Good Faith Media: https://goodfaithmedia.org/ The podcast page: https://goodfaithmedia.org/sunday-school-rejects/ A news release about the show: https://goodfaithmedia.org/good-faith-media-announces-sunday-school-rejects-podcast/

8. 

   6 May 2026

   Start Here: Rediscovering Scripture

   In the season’s second episode, Jonathan, Katie and Annie share how their childhood experiences with Scripture, particularly biblical literalism, shaped their faith. They also explore more liberating ways of reading the Bible through lenses like feminist, queer and liberation theology. About the podcast: The first season of “Sunday School Rejects” delivers nine episodes on the topic of purity culture, which partly defined the Christian youth experiences of the Rejects. From pledge cards and rings to ceremonies and conferences, the purity culture of conservative Christianity left its mark on these three friends from Texas, who went on to earn advanced degrees in theology and related fields. The season’s first four episodes drop together as they offer a foundation for what’s to come. After that, episodes drop weekly and take deeper dives into purity culture. The Rejects tell their own stories and also solicit the expertise of Amy Butler, Matthew Paul Turner and Jeremy Williams. Episodes start dropping Wednesday, May 6, 2026. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. About the Rejects: Jonathan Greer is a professional choral singer and private voice teacher who has dabbled in the hospitality industry. He is also a homemade ice cream slinger. He holds a bachelor of arts in church music and a master of music from Baylor University, as well as a master of divinity with a certificate in women and gender studies from Brite Divinity School. Katie Valenzuela lives her life by two values: kindness and curiosity. She believes every human being should be treated with their souls acknowledged (kindness), and contrary to the popular saying—while it's thought that curiosity killed the cat, she believes curiosity saves her every single day. Generally, Katie thinks of herself as a bit much, but in the best way. As Lyndsay Rush (aka @MaryOliversDrunkCousin on Instagram) says, she is "like a bonus french fry in the bottom of the bag," "like a champagne shower," "like triple texting good news." She works in marketing at a university. She holds a bachelor of arts in mass communication / public relations from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor and a master of science in human resources with an emphasis in diversity and technology from Excelsior University. She is pursuing a doctorate in leadership, equity, and inquiry from Illinois State University. Annie Wilde is the creative operations manager and senior graphic designer at Sendero Provisions Co., a western wear brand. She likes to say she’s a full-time designer and a part-time theologian. In her free time she plays tennis, hangs out with her cat, and delivers the occasional sermon. She holds a bachelor of fine arts in graphic design from Baylor University and a master of theological studies from Brite Divinity School. Contact the Rejects at ssr@goodfaithmedia.org or on Instagram @sundayschoolrejects Episode release date: May 6, 2026. Hosts / Producers: Jonathan Greer, Katie Valenzuela, Annie Wilde. Executive Producer: Mitch Randall. Editor: Cliff Vaughn. Music: Jude Krall (78000 Ants). Links: Good Faith Media: https://goodfaithmedia.org/ The podcast page: https://goodfaithmedia.org/sunday-school-rejects/ A news release about the show: https://goodfaithmedia.org/good-faith-media-announces-sunday-school-rejects-podcast/

9. 

   6 May 2026

   Meet the Rejects

   In the season’s first episode, you’ll meet the Sunday School Rejects: Jonathan Greer, Katie Valenzuela and Annie Wilde. Hear about their formative church experiences, journeys of deconstruction, and what you can expect from the rest of the season. About the podcast: The first season of “Sunday School Rejects” delivers nine episodes on the topic of purity culture, which partly defined the Christian youth experiences of the Rejects. From pledge cards and rings to ceremonies and conferences, the purity culture of conservative Christianity left its mark on these three friends from Texas, who went on to earn advanced degrees in theology and related fields. The season’s first four episodes drop together as they offer a foundation for what’s to come. After that, episodes drop weekly and take deeper dives into purity culture. The Rejects tell their own stories and also solicit the expertise of Amy Butler, Matthew Paul Turner and Jeremy Williams. Episodes start dropping Wednesday, May 6, 2026. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. About the Rejects: Jonathan Greer is a professional choral singer and private voice teacher who has dabbled in the hospitality industry. He is also a homemade ice cream slinger. He holds a bachelor of arts in church music and a master of music from Baylor University, as well as a master of divinity with a certificate in women and gender studies from Brite Divinity School. Katie Valenzuela lives her life by two values: kindness and curiosity. She believes every human being should be treated with their souls acknowledged (kindness), and contrary to the popular saying—while it's thought that curiosity killed the cat, she believes curiosity saves her every single day. Generally, Katie thinks of herself as a bit much, but in the best way. As Lyndsay Rush (aka @MaryOliversDrunkCousin on Instagram) says, she is "like a bonus french fry in the bottom of the bag," "like a champagne shower," "like triple texting good news." She works in marketing at a university. She holds a bachelor of arts in mass communication / public relations from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor and a master of science in human resources with an emphasis in diversity and technology from Excelsior University. She is pursuing a doctorate in leadership, equity, and inquiry from Illinois State University. Annie Wilde is the creative operations manager and senior graphic designer at Sendero Provisions Co., a western wear brand. She likes to say she’s a full-time designer and a part-time theologian. In her free time she plays tennis, hangs out with her cat, and delivers the occasional sermon. She holds a bachelor of fine arts in graphic design from Baylor University and a master of theological studies from Brite Divinity School. Contact the Rejects at ssr@goodfaithmedia.org or on Instagram @sundayschoolrejects Episode release date: May 6, 2026. Hosts / Producers: Jonathan Greer, Katie Valenzuela, Annie Wilde. Executive Producer: Mitch Randall. Editor: Cliff Vaughn. Music: Jude Krall (78000 Ants). Links: Good Faith Media: https://goodfaithmedia.org/ The podcast page: https://goodfaithmedia.org/sunday-school-rejects/ A news release about the show: https://goodfaithmedia.org/good-faith-media-announces-sunday-school-rejects-podcast/

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    23 Apr 2026

    Trailer: Sunday School Rejects

    Join friends Jonathan Greer, Katie Valenzuela and Annie Wilde as they unpack purity culture. The Rejects integrate resources, interrogate the Bible, talk to multiple experts, and keep the laughter going. They’ve left easy answers behind … but they’re keeping the gold stars they got in Sunday School. About the podcast: The first season of “Sunday School Rejects” delivers nine episodes on the topic of purity culture, which partly defined the Christian youth experiences of the Rejects. From pledge cards and rings to ceremonies and conferences, the purity culture of conservative Christianity left its mark on these three friends from Texas, who went on to earn advanced degrees in theology and related fields. The season’s first four episodes drop together as they offer a foundation for what’s to come. After that, episodes drop weekly and take deeper dives into purity culture. The Rejects tell their own stories and also solicit the expertise of Amy Butler, Matthew Paul Turner and Jeremy Williams. Episodes start dropping Wednesday, May 6, 2026. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. About the Rejects: Jonathan Greer is a professional choral singer and private voice teacher who has dabbled in the hospitality industry. He is also a homemade ice cream slinger. He holds a bachelor of arts in church music and a master of music from Baylor University, as well as a master of divinity with a certificate in women and gender studies from Brite Divinity School. Katie Valenzuela lives her life by two values: kindness and curiosity. She believes every human being should be treated with their souls acknowledged (kindness), and contrary to the popular saying—while it's thought that curiosity killed the cat, she believes curiosity saves her every single day. Generally, Katie thinks of herself as a bit much, but in the best way. As Lyndsay Rush (aka @MaryOliversDrunkCousin on Instagram) says, she is "like a bonus french fry in the bottom of the bag," "like a champagne shower," "like triple texting good news." She works in marketing at a university. She holds a bachelor of arts in mass communication / public relations from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor and a master of science in human resources with an emphasis in diversity and technology from Excelsior University. She is pursuing a doctorate in leadership, equity, and inquiry from Illinois State University. Annie Wilde is the creative operations manager and senior graphic designer at Sendero Provisions Co., a western wear brand. She likes to say she’s a full-time designer and a part-time theologian. In her free time she plays tennis, hangs out with her cat, and delivers the occasional sermon. She holds a bachelor of fine arts in graphic design from Baylor University and a master of theological studies from Brite Divinity School. Contact the Rejects at ssr@goodfaithmedia.org or on Instagram @sundayschoolrejects Trailer release date: April 29, 2026. Hosts / Producers: Jonathan Greer, Katie Valenzuela, Annie Wilde. Executive Producer: Mitch Randall. Editor: Cliff Vaughn. Music: Jude Krall (78000 Ants). Links: Good Faith Media: https://goodfaithmedia.org/

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