The Promise Backlund Show: Sunday Service - Ep 6 - The War on Christmas, and holidays with family...

About this episode

Promise reflects on holiday experiences and family dynamics while discussing the 'war on Christmas' and the importance of inclusivity.

In this episode of the Promise Backlund Show, Promise reflects on her experiences with holidays, particularly Christmas and Thanksgiving, and discusses the complexities of family dynamics during these times. She critiques the notion of a 'war on Christmas' and emphasizes the importance of inclusivity. The conversation also delves into setting boundaries with family, navigating relationships post-religion, and the significance of self-care. Promise answers audience questions, offering insights on how to communicate changes in belief to family members and the importance of community and connection outside of organized religion. Pre-order GOSPEL OF LIES - https://medialabbooks.com/products/9781964487557_gospel-of-lies?srsltid=AfmBOooWG1_8UImtsCtMI3l5PEc-xvsIFC7eu-TIznfZ20xL6t5RiyQO

People in this episode

Host: Promise Backlund

Topics covered

• Christmas
• Thanksgiving
• family dynamics
• inclusivity
• self-care
• boundaries
• community

Keywords

• Christmas
• Thanksgiving
• family
• boundaries
• self-care
• inclusivity
• religion
• community

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: medialabbooks.com

Products: GOSPEL OF LIES

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