About Me
John Williamson is a dad, life-long learner, history nerd, and professional talker with a passion for asking big questions and telling meaningful stories. He’s the creator and host of three distinct and thought-provoking podcasts:
🎙️ The Deconstructionists – a long-running series exploring faith, doubt, and the search for spiritual authenticity with some of today’s most influential thinkers.
🎙️ From The Void – a journey into the strange, the mysterious, and the unexplained, featuring topics like UFOs, Bigfoot, unsolved mysteries, and the fringes of science.
🎙️ Spoiled Fruit: Faith & Power – a limited investigative series unpacking the rise and fallout of spiritual movements that began with good intentions but were corrupted by power, control, and institutional failure.
Whether he’s unpacking theology, chasing cryptids, or digging into the dynamics of religious systems, John brings curiosity, empathy, and a sharp sense of storytelling to everything he does.
When he’s not behind the mic, you’ll find him deep in a history book, having thoughtful conversations, or hanging out with his family—doing his favorite job of all: being a dad.
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Ep. 235 - Dr. Cristy Carr "Reclaiming the Forgotten Self" pt. 2
What happens when the version of you that survived… isn’t the version of you that’s whole? In Part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Cristy Carr, we move deeper—beyond awareness and into the work of heal...
Ep. 234 - Dr. Cristy Carr "The Forgotten Self" pt. 1
🧭 Episode Summary Who were you… before you were told who to be? For many of us—especially those shaped by religious systems—identity isn’t something we discovered. It’s something we inherited. Belief...
Ep. 233 - Violence and the Bible
Episode: Violence and the Bible – What Do We Do With It? 🧭 Episode Summary Violence is everywhere in the Bible—and for many, it’s one of the most difficult aspects of scripture to reconcile with the ...
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As a victim of Vineyard abuse and follower of stories coming out for years now, this podcast was a disappointment. Whistleblowers have shared the truth well before this podcast. The information needs to be out there, but the host was not the first and does not meet any real qualification of an investigative journalist,...
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I have found this podcast both interesting and eye opening. I attended the Vineyard (Cambridge, MA and Arvada, CO) for 15 years. While I met many wonderful people, the true colors came out when my daughter came out as gay. At that point I tried hard to get an answer as to Vineyard’s stance on gay marriage. I should hav...
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Spoiled Fruit: Faith and Power is a thoughtful and engaging podcast that explores faith, identity, and power with honesty and heart. The stories and experiences shared often mirrored my own, making each episode feel both validating and deeply meaningful. A powerful listen for anyone seeking insight and real conversatio...
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