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

5 days ago

1 hr 9 min


Why does my relationship with Jesus feel so one-sided?
Is the Holy Trinity basically just a polycule?
What is the Power and Control Wheel?
 
Join Rande and Cedric as they talk about their mutual ex-boyfriend, point out the red flags that show up in a relationship with The Lord, and figure out how you break up with Jesus.
 
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5 days ago

1 hr 9 min

Sep 21, 2026

1 hr 15 min


Why are there only five love languages?
Which one will fix my relationship?
Can my love language change over time?
 
Join Rande and Cedric as they explore how people show and receive love, share stories about relationships and dating, and figure out which love language is right for them. 
 
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Sep 21, 2026

1 hr 15 min

Sep 7, 2026

1 hr 22 min


Is the first day of school exciting or terrifying?
Did you change over the summer?
Why were Trapper Keepers so awesome?
 
Join Rande and Cedric on the first episode of Season 3 as they discuss coming back to school, blast the standardized testing system, and explore fresh starts and new beginnings.
 
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Sep 7, 2026

1 hr 22 min

Aug 3, 2026

1 hr 14 min

Why does religion have a problem with consent?
How come AI is everywhere when nobody asked for it?
Should I date someone who hates cats?
 
For the final episode of Season 2, join Rande and Cedric as they explain how to use the FRIES model to get that green light, share examples of micro and macro consent, and give hot takes about Meta Glasses, the Manosphere, and Patti LuPone.
 
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Aug 3, 2026

1 hr 14 min

Jul 20, 2026

1 hr 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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Jul 20, 2026

1 hr 13 min

Jun 22, 2026

1 hr 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 22, 2026

1 hr 9 min

Jun 8, 2026

1 hr 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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Jun 8, 2026

1 hr 10 min

May 25, 2026

1 hr 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 25, 2026

1 hr 1 min

May 11, 2026

1 hr 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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May 11, 2026

1 hr 2 min

Apr 27, 2026

1 hr 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 27, 2026

1 hr 6 min

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