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The Gears of Growth cartoon by nakedpastor David Hayward

Reverse is a Legitimate Gear in Spiritual Growth

By David Hayward

Sep 07, 2017

Reverse is a legitimate gear in spiritual growth. In fact, all the gears are at...

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I Love Me cartoon by nakedpastor David Hayward

How to Love Yourself Through Your Religious Deconstruction

By David Hayward

Sep 04, 2017

You are totally confused. Your journey does not make sense. You have difficulty understanding where...

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Sophia "Vulnerable" by nakedpastor David Hayward

To Let the Heart Harden or To Stay Vulnerable?

By David Hayward

Sep 03, 2017

From the moment I was aware of my imprisonment I knew I had a choice:...

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Believing and Thinking cartoon by nakedpastor David Hayward

How Your Religious Beliefs Can Prevent You From Changing

By David Hayward

Aug 29, 2017

Did you know your beliefs can prevent your spiritual growth? Let'sĀ talk about belief. Specifically, I...

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Souls Back cartoon by nakedpastor David Hayward

The Journey of Leaving Church Or A Cult

By David Hayward

Aug 25, 2017

The Journey of Leaving Church Or A Cult This is my "Souls Back" cartoon. How...

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I'm So Lonely cartoon by nakedpastor David Hayward

The Church and Loneliness

By David Hayward

Jun 27, 2017

THE CHURCH AND LONELINESS: Martin Luther King Jr. said that 11 a.m. on a Sunday...

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Don't Hurt Me cartoon by nakedpastor David Hayward

How Disappointment Is Used To Control People

By David Hayward

Jun 25, 2017

Our pastor is the kindest man you could ever meet. And in my opinion he's...

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Okay to Grieve cartoon by nakedpastor David Hayward

It's Okay to Grieve When You Leave the Church

By David Hayward

Jun 11, 2017

Don't let anyone rush your grief! You've left the church. That's heavy! Grieve it. Feel...

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Leaving the Flock cartoon by nakedpastor David Hayward

Leaving a Controlling Community

By David Hayward

Feb 19, 2017

It's up to us to decide to make the definitive cut of the bonds that...

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A Subtle Abuse cartoon by nakedpastor David Hayward

Ten Subtle Ways You Could Be Abused

By David Hayward

Feb 15, 2017

I know abuse is being discussed a lot these days. Spiritual abuseĀ  is becoming a...

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