Self-described heart-on-his-sleeve songwriter Steven Wesley Guiles joins us for songs about deconstructing religion and not waiting for perfection.

• Featured Songs:
  • “In My Mind” by Dubious At Best
  • “I Was A Teenage Blood Sacrifice Cult Member” by Steven Wesley Guiles
  • “Say” by Monica Martin

Also in this episode: Covers. February Album Writing Month. The freedom to write a song about anything. Growing up Evangelical. Fear of everything. Current political climate. Misogyny. Building community. Still patiently waiting for Monica Martin’s album. Lessons in teaching.

Episode references: Monica Martin on The Third Story Podcast

Steven’s links: Instagram | Bandcamp | The Lounge Lazers | Future Kings Of Denmark | Pushstart Wagon | Linktree

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