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

Aug 25, 2025

1hr 31 min

How do you become a Christian Music Star?
Why do Hymns have such filthy lyrics?
Is God on Wikifeet?
Join Rande and Cedric as they discuss making it big in the Christian Music industry, remember singing “special music” in church, and muse about whether Christian music  is helpful, harmful, or both.
 
Check out our website at amaqpod.com
And follow us on Instagram and Facebook!
Still curious? Join the conversation! Support the podcast and unlock bonus content on Patreon.

Aug 11, 2025

1hr 18 min

Before marriage, does your heart belong to Jesus or your dad? How did Mary feel about purity culture? What is it like to be a lesbian in a harem?
Join Rande and Cedric as they seek clarity on the murky definition of Christian purity culture, explore the ramifications of being “put on social,” and question whether saving your first kiss for marriage is even worth it.
Check out our website at amaqpod.com
And follow us on Instagram and Facebook!
Still curious? Join the conversation! Support the podcast and unlock bonus content on Patreon.

Can We Kiss Now?

Jul 28, 2025

Jul 28, 2025

1hr 5 min

What do you do at an Adventist wedding reception? Are love and submission the same thing? Is gender affirming surgery motivated by a sophisticated gay desire?
Join Cedric and Rande as they consider the purpose of unity candles, gag over the phrase “one flesh”, and imagine a world where they become each other’s helpmate.
Check out our website at amaqpod.com
And follow us on Instagram and Facebook!
Still curious? Join the conversation! Support the show and unlock bonus content on Patreon.
 
Shout out to our first Patreon member at the Rebuilder Tier: Baxter Brugos! Thanks for the support, Bax!

Jul 14, 2025

1hr 17 min

What is the Adventist health message? Does one raisin count as a snack? Will eating mustard make you masturbate?
 
Join Rande and Cedric as they unpack the moralization of food, define the difference between a haystack and a taco salad, and consider the exact nature of Loma Linda brand Big Franks.
 
Check out our website at amaqpod.com
And follow us on Instagram and Facebook!
Still curious? Join the conversation! Support the podcast and unlock bonus content on Patreon.
 
Show Links:
Maintenance Phase - Blue Zones
Mckay’s Chicken Seasoning
G Washington Broth
Loma Linda Foods

Jun 30, 2025

1hr 17 min

Is Earth just God's passion project? Why are all the angels white? Does heaven have twigs?
 
Join Rande and Cedric as they ponder the point of mansions in the afterlife, what it would be like to get a tour of the universe, and the unspeakable things their loved ones will see on "the big screen".
 
Check out our website at amaqpod.com
And follow us on Instagram and Facebook!
Still curious? Join the conversation! Support the podcast and unlock bonus content on Patreon.
 
Show Links:
Caitlin Doughty

Jun 16, 2025

1hr 25 min

Are we living in the time of trouble? Where exactly is the "secret place"? Are the books closed or not?
 
Join Rande and Cedric as they interrogate the likelihood of Jesus returning in their lifetimes, look around to find their local fleeing hills, and generally ponder surviving the End of Days.
 
Check out our website at amaqpod.com
And follow us on Instagram and Facebook!
Still curious? Join the conversation! Support the podcast and unlock bonus content on Patreon.
 

Jun 1, 2025

1hr 5 min

What's the deal with Ellen White? Was she a prophetess or an end-of-days cult leader? Why was she obsessed with sobriety? Why did she think cheese was a sin?
Join Rande and Cedric as they delve into the world of the Seventh-Day Adventist prophet, Ellen White.
 
Check out our website at amaqpod.com
And follow us on Instagram and Facebook!
Still curious? Join the conversation! Support the podcast and unlock bonus content on Patreon.

Jun 1, 2025

1hr 7 min

What even is Adventist boarding school? Why are they located in the middle of nowhere? How can you have a prom if dancing is prohibited?
Join your hosts as they share their experiences at Adventist boarding school.
 
Check out our website at amaqpod.com
And follow us on Instagram and Facebook!
Still curious? Join the conversation! Support the podcast and unlock bonus content on Patreon.

Jun 1, 2025

57 min

Who are Cedric and Rande? When did they first meet? How did they grow up? Why are they making a podcast? This introductory episode delivers the answers to these questions and highlights the significance of the Ask Me A Question Game. 
 
Check out our website at amaqpod.com
And follow us on Instagram and Facebook!
Still curious? Join the conversation! Support the podcast and unlock bonus content on Patreon.

Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.

Podcast Powered By Podbean

Version: 20241125