When Love Interrupts

This week, we welcomed Reverend Dr. Garin Hill to the podcast! We had an incredible conversation about community, where we find hope, and what it looks like to love others despite our differences. This is one of those conversations that reminds us that we don't have to agree on everything to choose curiosity, compassion, and connection.
Check out more from Garin Hill here:
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garinhill/
📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/garin.hill
▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fbcfcnc

Movies Referenced:
Heretic
 
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HexReel is an original series from When Love Interrupts exploring horror, disturbing media, and the stories that stay with us long after the credits roll. Through cinematic essays and thoughtful analysis, HexReel examines the psychology of fear, the power of storytelling, and what our darkest films reveal about belief, trauma, identity, and the human experience.
 
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In this episode, we sit down with Matt Langston of Eleventyseven and starterpacts for a thoughtful and often hilarious conversation about faith, deconstruction, creativity, and embracing who you truly are. We share personal stories, explore the idea of "grace as anarchy," and discuss the lasting impact of hell houses, end-times fear, and growing up in evangelical culture. Along the way, we talk about authenticity, self-acceptance, and why being radically yourself might be one of the most powerful things you can do. It's an honest, vulnerable, and inspiring conversation about finding freedom beyond fear.
 
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Owner of Rock Candy Recordings
 
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The scariest movies were shown at church. 
CONTENT WARNING!!!!!! This is a BONUS When Love Interrupts episode that also appears on Charity's horror channel HexReel. Discussions about Sexual Abuse, Murder, Suicide, end-times theology, and Hell anxiety are throughout this episode. Please sit this one out if you feel like it could be too heavy for you. 
SOURCES & MEDIA REFERENCES
Films & Media Referenced
Hell House 2001 (audio and visual clips used)
The Burning Hell (audio and visual clips used)
A Thief in the Night
Left Behind 2000
Left Behind 2014
The Passion of the Christ
The Human Centipede 2 (Full Sequence)
Drag Me to Hell
Faces of Death
Research & References
Articles and reporting on Christian horror films and Christploitation cinema
Research on evangelical fear-based media and end-times filmmaking
Historical coverage of church-sponsored Hell Houses and scare evangelism
Commentary and criticism regarding religious exploitation in film
Public interviews, reviews, and retrospective analyses of evangelical media movements
Fair Use Notice
This video contains copyrighted footage, images, and limited audio excerpts used for purposes of criticism, commentary, review, education, scholarship, and transformative analysis under Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act. Audio excerpts were used from Hell House (2001) and The Burning Hell (1974). All other film clips were used visually without original audio and were incorporated solely to support critical discussion and analysis.

In this episode of When Love Interrupts, we sit down with bestselling author Beth Revis for a wide-ranging conversation that goes far beyond the page. We discuss the themes of fascism and authoritarianism woven throughout her books and how those ideas feel increasingly relevant in today’s political climate. Beth also joins us in exploring the historical origins of witchcraft accusations, the role Christianity played in shaping those narratives, and how religious institutions have influenced cultural fears throughout history. The conversation closes with an honest discussion of faith, deconstruction, and the reexamination of long-held beliefs in the pursuit of truth and compassion.
 
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Website: https://bethrevis.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethrevis/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bethrevisauthor/
 

Jason Dunn (former frontman of Hawk Nelson) joins us to share stories from his early music career, life on the road, and the journey he’s been on since stepping away from the band. From nostalgic memories and behind-the-scenes moments to honest conversations about faith, identity, and growth, this episode is both reflective and deeply personal.
Now continuing his work as a solo artist, Jason is stepping into a new creative chapter, with new music and projects that reflect where life has taken him today.
Follow Jason Dunn:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jason.dunn.music/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thejasondunnYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thejasondunnmusic

In this episode of When Love Interrupts, Charity and Jay sit down with author Addie Zierman and audio producer Lizzie Goldsmith to explore the lasting impact of evangelical culture and the stories we tell about faith, fear, and belonging. Addie shares the story behind her memoir, When We Were on Fire, a reflection on growing up immersed in 90s evangelical youth culture and the complicated journey of faith that followed. The conversation also dives into the creation of the immersive audio drama adaptation that Lizzie produced, which brings the memoir to life through storytelling and sound. Together, they unpack the emotional landscape of evangelical upbringing, including the influence of rapture culture, apocalyptic imagination, dreams of Hell, and the way those narratives shaped identity, community, and spirituality for an entire generation.
 
Audio Drama Adaptation – created by Lizzie Goldsmith
Listen to the When We Were on Fire audio drama:
https://www.whenwewereonfirepodcast.com/
 
When We Were on Fire Book by Addie Zierman
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17262112-when-we-were-on-fire
 
Host: Charity Campbell (@charitytcampbell)
Co-Host: Jay Bakker (@jaybakker)
Guest: Addie Zierman (@addiezierman)
Guest: Lizzie Goldsmith (@lizziegoldsmith)

In this episode of When Love Interrupts, Charity and Jay sit down with author Addie Zierman and audio producer Lizzie Goldsmith to explore the lasting impact of evangelical culture and the stories we tell about faith, fear, and belonging.Addie shares the story behind her memoir, When We Were on Fire, a reflection on growing up immersed in 90s evangelical youth culture and the complicated journey of faith that followed. The conversation also dives into the creation of the immersive audio drama adaptation produced by Lizzie, which brings the memoir to life through storytelling and sound.Together, they unpack the emotional landscape of evangelical upbringing, including the influence of rapture culture, apocalyptic imagination, dreams of Hell, and the way those narratives shaped identity, community, and spirituality for an entire generation.Audio Drama Adaptation – created by Lizzie GoldsmithListen to the When We Were on Fire audio drama:https://www.whenwewereonfirepodcast.com/When We Were on Fire by Addie Ziermanhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/1601425460https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17262112-when-we-were-on-fireHost: Charity Campbell (@charitytcampbell)Co-Host: Jay Bakker (@jaybakker)Guest: Addie Zierman (@addiezierman)Guest: Lizzie Goldsmith (@lizziegoldsmith)

🎙️ We’re honored to welcome Semler to When Love Interrupts!Semler (aka Grace Semler Baldridge) is a groundbreaking artist whose music explores the intersections of faith, queerness, and identity with raw honesty and poetic brilliance. Known for topping the iTunes Christian charts with their independently released EP, Preacher’s Kid, Semler has challenged the norms of contemporary Christian music and sparked powerful conversations about belonging, spirituality, and authenticity.
In this episode, we talk about their powerful new album, Revival In My Mind, the themes behind it, and what inspired its creation. It’s a conversation full of vulnerability, courage, and a whole lot of heart.
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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@semlerrrr
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3Y5C7Brqq9pGvhCRYdG6kZ
Linktree (Semler HQ): https://linktr.ee/semlerrrr
Thank you to Sam Banfield for providing the Intro and Outro music. Check him out here:
Sam Banfield:
Thank you to Sam Banfield for providing the intro and outro music. Check him out!!
🎵 Instagram: @sambanfield_music
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