We have an unbelievable Jewish story on the pod today. Amy Lord (CEO Eris Talent Agency) is here to talk about her journey through fundamentalist religions, and her return to Judaism. With guest host Melissa Weisz, this discussion is so beautiful, and we can't wait to share!!
We Yenta about:
- Which cults are fun cults
- Chabad v Evangelical Christianity
- Do fundamentalists make the best friends?
- How queer community can learn from fundamentalists
- Judaism in the entertainment industry
Amy Lord: https://www.instagram.com/theamylord/?hl=en
Melissa Weisz: https://www.instagram.com/melissaweisz/?hl=en
Raye Schiller: https://www.instagram.com/rayeschiller
Antonia Lassar: https://www.instagram.com/antonialastar
Uncut and bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/yenta
Timestamps:
0:00 - intro
2:49 - Amy's upbringing
7:05 - Getting into Chabad
12:38 - Leaving Chabad
16:30 - Vineyard Church
21:00 - Life after religion
31:40 - Discipline and religion
36:36 - How do we create community outside religion?
54:14 - Secrets
1:09:48 - Advice