Great article Katharine. I have an answer that can rival Christian puppeteer kid... I was a Christian clown! I told the story on The Moth a few years ago: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhQEz9H2-n0
Oh my God, my mom tried to get us into Christian clowning, but that's a line I couldn't cross!! We should add another beatitude for those of us who faced middle school humiliation because of our evangelistic efforts. Your story is so well done! Thanks for sharing.
Christian puppeteers parents do sound frightening!!! Lol. I was a Christian high school teacher’s daughter in a graduating class of… 6. I resonate with so much of your posts. The two books that have helped my head and heart aline are “the great divorce “ and “Till we have faces”. Both by CS Lewis. That’s where I’ve stopped. It’s allowed me to rest and keep my feet on the ground. Maybe.
That’ll you for sharing this interview!! It is helpful to know others struggle with religious trauma.
Haha, yes, there's a lot to unpack when your parent is soooo involved in Christian education, whether as a teacher or a puppet leader. Thanks for the recommendations! It's been decades since I've read C.S. Lewis, so maybe I'm due a re-read.
Great article Katharine. I have an answer that can rival Christian puppeteer kid... I was a Christian clown! I told the story on The Moth a few years ago: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhQEz9H2-n0
Oh my God, my mom tried to get us into Christian clowning, but that's a line I couldn't cross!! We should add another beatitude for those of us who faced middle school humiliation because of our evangelistic efforts. Your story is so well done! Thanks for sharing.
For yours and many others' entertainment! :)
Thank you Katharine!
Christian puppeteers parents do sound frightening!!! Lol. I was a Christian high school teacher’s daughter in a graduating class of… 6. I resonate with so much of your posts. The two books that have helped my head and heart aline are “the great divorce “ and “Till we have faces”. Both by CS Lewis. That’s where I’ve stopped. It’s allowed me to rest and keep my feet on the ground. Maybe.
That’ll you for sharing this interview!! It is helpful to know others struggle with religious trauma.
Haha, yes, there's a lot to unpack when your parent is soooo involved in Christian education, whether as a teacher or a puppet leader. Thanks for the recommendations! It's been decades since I've read C.S. Lewis, so maybe I'm due a re-read.