Ask Me A Question

Nearly twenty years after leaving the church, two queer, best friends unpack growing up inside a fundamentalist faith. Together, Cedric and Rande revisit the questions that transformed their worldview, share how they made sense of life after leaving the Adventist church, and discover a path grounded in curiosity, joy, and chosen family.

Episodes

4 hours ago

1hr 13 min

Do all summer camps teach military marching?
Which camp counselor did you have a crush on?
Is camp the only place you can be yourself?
 
Join Rande and Cedric around the campfire as they reminisce about their childhood summer camps, discuss living in a cabin for a week, and tell tales about everything from scorpions and gold mines, to freezing baptisms and tighty-whiteys. 
 
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Jun 22, 2026

1hr 9 min

Can you pray the gay away?
How should you respond when someone comes out to you?
Can making out with your girlfriend make you straight? 
 
Join Rande and Cedric as they continue the conversation about growing up queer in the SDA church, remember their first gay kiss, and open up about sexuality, relationships, and family. 
 
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Jun 8, 2026

1hr 10 min

Are lesbians real?
What is a hummusexual?
Was Lot's wife better off as a pile of salt?
 
Join Rande and Cedric as they remember their experiences growing up queer in the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, compare coming out stories, and reveal parts of their journeys that they’ve never talked about before.
 
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May 25, 2026

1hr 1 min

Is baptism required to get into heaven?
What do you wear under your robes?
Can someone get un-baptized?
 
Join Rande and Cedric as they dive deep into the reasons people choose to get baptized, unpack their feelings about their own experiences, and wonder if spiritual renewal can only happen by getting dunked under the water.
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May 11, 2026

1hr 2 min


Are there any Adventist celebrities? 
How were the Branch Davidians tied to the SDA church?
What’s actually inside a Little Debbie Nutty Buddy?
Join Rande and Cedric as they discuss the Adventist celebrities you know and love, unearth the truths and myths about the celebs that the church claims as its own, and expose why Magic Johnson doesn’t wear short shorts anymore.
 
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Apr 27, 2026

1hr 6 min


Are boys raised without boundaries?
Why are little girls required to be beautiful?
Is the patriarchy even working for anybody?
Join Rande and Cedric as they break apart the gender binary, learn more about what the church requires of men and women, and wonder if we’re all performing drag… at this very moment.
 
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Apr 13, 2026

1hr 15 min

Can you be a theater kid at an Adventist school?
Does your guardian angel protect you inside the theater?
Why are so many young people dissuaded from a career in the arts?
 
Join Rande and Cedric as they reminisce about life in the theater, talk about the impact that live performances can have, and explain why you still can’t get a theater degree at a Seventh-Day Adventist college.
 
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Mar 30, 2026

1hr 36 min

Do you have to have rizz to be a youth pastor?
How can leaders stay vigilant about abuse in church spaces?
Did we all have a crush on our youth pastors?
Join Rande, Cedric, and special guest Jared Wright, as they examine youth group culture, discuss Jared’s journey from pastor to artist, and question the power dynamics between church leaders and their congregations. 
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Mar 16, 2026

1hr 12 min

Is anything on the other side of our prayers? Why is God so silent? Is Jesus gluten intolerant?
 
Join Rande and Cedric as they break apart what prayer is (and isn't), compare the bargains they've made with God over the years, and wonder if there is any actual power in prayer.
 
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Mar 2, 2026

1hr 15 min

Does God require us to have children?  
What happens if we choose to be child-free?
Why is my mom pressuring me so hard to have babies?
 
Join Rande and Cedric as they wonder about the choice to have children (or not), discuss the extreme societal and religious pressures to reproduce, and explore a world where choosing to be a parent is up to you.
 
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