Our Experiences After The Lost Years Series
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- The episodes are out, and the responses are in! Listen to R&L discuss their experiences after the revealing all in their Lost Years series in this episode of Ear Biscuits!
EB #229, Original Release Date: 02/24/2020
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Guys, try not to get overly concerned about the naysayers. More people relate to your story than you know.
100%
I've been following this whole process and really appreciate how R+L have put a lot of nebulous feelings that I have had myself into words that I wouldn't think to use.
I don't comment/interact on this platform or any others that much because I'm taking in these podcasts, and just mulling them over throughout the week before I even come up with a specific thing to say. That doesn't mean the support isn't there and I don't value what gets said in these eps.
It’s an “LA “ thing . They always have to worry about the naysayers so they got stuff to talk to their therapists about
That's what happens when you chase money you lose track of the truth
AreUniversalConsciousness did you even listen to their episode????
Yes! I never watched and or listened to an ear biscuit but after hearing their story I’ve watched one almost every day
Because of that series, I've began therapy and am starting to heal from some of the terrible things that happened to me as a child. I know that there are naysayers, but please know that there are people out there whose lives have demonstrably changed for the better because you guys are willing to put yourselves out there. From the bottom of my heart, thank you.
Ery that is amazing! All the best to you.
Update? How are things with you?
I was listening to Dear Hank and John the podcast by the vlogbrothers few days ago and John Green was really impressed by the lost year series, they even at one point talked about may be reviewing there own spiritual journeys someday. It's just amazing how one conversation becomes pivotal to many more and probably are the reason why these conversations became so more important.
What episode was this? What time mark was it?
Yea does anyone know what episode that is?
It was the second-most recent episode, One-Star Statue Reviews, right toward the beginning (like 1:30-2:30 ish). Was just a quick blurb but I was also pleasantly surprised!
The episode was "One-star statute review" , don't know the time mark exactly but it was in the very beginning.
YES I got so excited when they mentioned it
I just wanted to apologize because I was one of those who commented on your previous videos that I was sad for you. And after listening to how that made you both feel I wanted to express my sincere apology. I admit that when I was writing my previous comment I was thinking selfishly and only about how I felt about your situation. And I realize now that that was wrong of me. Thank you for posting this video today that helped me realize that it is not helpful or loving for me to respond the way I did before. Thanks guys.
What's crazy is that it's biblical that there will be people who will walk away from God. Some will choose to follow God...
Sugar Skull79 there’s a lot thats a biblical, and a lot that’s not...
BUT WAIT... you're expressing your feelings and that is not bad. It's NOT manipulative. That's a very false view. It's good for you to feel, it's good for you to express those feelings. You're allowed to be open, just like R&L.
Everyone is responsible for their own feelings and how they respond/react to them. Thank you for sharing your opinion and letting the guys know what you think. Please don’t be ashamed. Don't apologize for being yourself.
@@bethanysurrender3439 Many are called, few are chosen. The path is narrow, broad is the way that leads to destruction. We live in fascinating times!
@@rezur3kt698 - So true, the tricky part is being clear about which is which. ;)
Hats off to you guys for talking about this and smashing those stereotypes and silly social expectation. You do what you need to, what you believe is best for you, your family and your life. You guys are setting a great example to everyone and I applaud you for it! Love you guys and keep it up x
My story is so strikingly similar to Rhett's that I actually had numerous friends ask me if I had seen his deconstruction episode yet. To echo what Link said, I truly do not feel as alone.
That's good. Keep looking friend, never stop. Truth is out there somewhere... it cannot really be different for each one of us, and there has got to be some way to see some piece of it.
Hey fellow Biscuiteers. If you haven't watched Philly D's A Conversation With - with the boys, I highly suggest. 👍
It was really good!
I'd forgotten about it. Thanks for the reminder! :)
Oh my god thank you so much for this
Oh wow, I didn't realize there's even more. These two fellas are really a great part of my own deconstruction and reconstruction (Or simply speaking, re-shuffling and reorganization) And I am super thankful for you pointing me toward this. I also get to find out who Phillip D is :)
It certainly adds extra context. Almost like a part 3 of the deconstruction episodes.
“The moment you take love out of the interaction, you’re missing the point, regardless of what side of the issue you’re on.”
RHETT & LINK FOR PRESIDENT(S) 2020
Who defines what love is? Who determines if love is a good thing? What is good? Personally I think that Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.
They'd have my vote.
I mean... I'm Canadian, so that wouldn't really help, but they'd have it.
link's story about starting therapy has inspired me. his and my stories of finding one's self, loving one's self, understanding one's self are quite similar, and his conviction to better himself makes me want to do the same. i've been avoiding therapy for most of my life, so thank you link for strengthening my conviction by presenting your own.
i personally found a lot of comfort in their lost years episodes. i started watching GMM at a very, very young age (we’re talking elementary school) and Rhett and Link both helped shaped a great part of my developmental years. i got off track of their shows around two years ago, but i decided to check in, and viola, i run into the ear biscuits episode of Rhett’s spiritual deconstruction. never had i seen these two men be so unapologetically raw and open to, not only each other, but to the audience of mythical beasts watching. i heavily related to what he and Link were saying, having grown up in a very strict religious environment as well, and it struck a chord in me knowing that i wasn’t crazy or a “sinner” for questioning my faith and the inconsistencies along with it. so really guys, when you’re worrying about the negative responses, it’s a minority compared to those who are very open minded and mature enough to respect the decisions that you both have made. love y’all forever and always, and thank you for being so real and honest.
Since grade school? May I ask your age? Your post is very well written. Thank you for sharing also.
@@xoRaQxo I don't know about the person who posted this (and I know your comment is 2 years old) but I started watching GMM when I was in grade school too. I was 19 at the time of their lost years series (now 22).
Moral of the story is this: everyone's going in different directions in their own spiritual journeys, and if, due to differences in journey direction, one person stops treating others like human beings, you can rest assured their journey direction is backwards. Thanks for being open and honest with us, Rhett and Link. Thanks for treating people like human beings. :)
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SJ Scrubs Well said!
I was just about to write something quite similar, but then took a second to read your comment, and now I don't need to. :D
I completely agree.
To each their own, and a virtue of each! As long as its loving and understanding.
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Actually it's that no comedian needs to so thoroughly explain their religious feelings bc it's divisive and can druve people who just wanted to be entertained away, when they wouldn't have otherwise.
@@bartthetreeguy4764 their job isn't to specifically entertain YOU. if you don't like them, then leave. no one is making you listen.
Let March be the month of processing. For all the people who are struggling, we’re standing by you. Ear biscuit has help us in so much ways I don’t think they understand.
Fire Ball omg I'm so sorry but that first sentence has aged in a very interesting way 😅
Wendy it honestly has 🤦🏻♀️
Discovered ear biscuits a little over 2 years ago and realized these two internet dad's are more complex than I thought. Thanks for being so open with us 😊
Had you seen Good Mythical Morning?
I am not at all surprised the series took off the way it did. We've been watching you guys for so long and now we are getting a backstory, and a deeply personal one. It's the behind the scenes we didn't know we needed.
Where do you find these series that I keep hearing about? All I'm aware of is GMMorning and EarBiscuits.
@@filthysock It's just what they're calling these last 4 Ear Biscuits "The Lost Years series." You haven't missed anything 👍
This series has given me the confidence and vocabulary to express beliefs of mine that I've struggled to verbalize for so many years. Thank you so much, guys.
I can’t tell you how much I appreciate you guys sharing this story. Although I was raised Catholic, I don’t consider myself to come from a strictly religious upbringing. I’ve always been a skeptic so I struggled with this topic since elementary school (my religion teachers hated me). I’ve been fascinated by this topic all my life. As troubling as it can be, this process leads to a much deeper understanding of the self, beliefs and society.
the other day on twitter i stumbled upon someone who wrote an article that was a "take down" of your deconstruction story, and it was so horribly dismissive it made me angry. i obviously understand that to the person who wrote it, they're trying to defend their faith that they hold very closely to them, but wow can we be respectful of other people's journeys? not everyone has to believe what you do. i really commend you guys for laying it all out there despite criticism, hope you only focus on the love and support 🥺🥺
> but wow can we be respectful of other people's journeys?
What do you mean by this exactly? Is it disrespectful to analyze someone's journey or make an assessment of it? Or was it the _way_ that this article you mention was written that was disrespectful? Is there a respectful way of analyzing someone's journey?
> not everyone has to believe what you do.
This, itself, is a belief that not everyone might share though. If someone's belief more or less demands that they ought to persuade others to share it, is it OK for you to try and convince them to share _your_ belief (that is, that "not everyone has to believe what you do")?
@@stephencoakley 💯
@@stephencoakley she clearly said that the article was dismissive of r n l's experiences, which is disrespectful
Even if you disagree with their decisions, you should be able to accept that they are speaking truth from their perspective. When someone speaks their own truth with maturity and rational, it should always be received with respect.
Maybe especially if you disagree. Irrational people are usually pretty obvious, and these two men are clearly not irrational. That's why it bothers so many folks, that's why it bothers me a little, but that's a good thing. Questioning things will either draw you closer or further, but you really don't want to be flaky or lukewarm!
Great point RedHot. I think the most difficult part is the whole "relative truth" aspect of things. There are SOOOO many examples of people who latch onto a lie and call it their own relative truth. When someone is CLEARLY holding onto a lie as truth... shouldn't you help them realize that? Maybe that's part of the underlying story here.
I agree with this. I respect their decisions even though I disagree.
@@TheBITK the problem is that we are all trying to understand the world, and you are no more qualified than anyone else. You are not infallible, you could be wrong just like anyone else, so what you perceive as "helping someone realise they are holding onto a lie as truth" could actually be you trying to convince someome else the lie that you are holding onto.
No matter WHAT you believe, there will be people who don't like it.
You’ll never know how much sharing your story has helped people, myself included . Everyone just wants to feel not alone and you’ve done that for so many people. ❤️
Rett and links lost years series is a strong manifestation and reflection of how many people already felt but never had the opportunity to hear it from someone else in such an honest and vulnerable way i that would resonate with how they felt, till this series came out. This is happening enough globally that is manifested itself it this fashion where there are more influential people being real.
This entire series has been just a wonderful listen. The backlash of some listeners (and people who never bothered to listen) was inevitable, but hear about how the stories of those who were thoughtful and supportive--and connected with your story--have affected you in a positive way is just so amazing to hear. Thank you for sharing
Turned 42 this year and just signed up for my first therapy consult last night. It's been many things, but hearing Rhett speak so openly about his experiences has been a large part of what helped me make the decision to start going myself. Link, congrats on starting your own therapy journey. Life! Hurray!
That's so good for you! I'm happy.
Therapy has been life changing and at times literally life saving for me.
I am a firm believer the even the most mentally healthy people can benefit from therapy.
@@Visualeaf Oh thank you! I'm the good kind of nervous. I wish you all the best (your mythical best).
i’m so proud that Link has decided to try going to therapy and is being open about it!! therapy can be an incredibly beneficial tool to help us as humans be our best selves, not just for others, but for ourselves. i hope it works out for him and that he finds it a valuable and useful tool when it comes to being the best and most idealised version of Link he can be. 💓
I don`t know if you will see but i am just wondering how did your parents react to you guys not believing anymore?
Yes, I was wondering this too. I wondered especially if Rhett's mom was convinced of some of the arguments Rhett was making and if she spiritually deconstructed as well now.
The reason I am so glad you made these videos are because I could relate to a lot of your story - fear of losing people you love, the fear of denying what's true - and I greatly thank you for making this series. It's been extremely comforting knowing I haven't gone through this process alone - which it can feel like sometimes. And although I've gone through this deconstruction in the past and am very comfortable where I am now, it's always reassuring knowing that people I watch and look up to are also human with real personal struggles that they go through. I wish you the best of luck in your journey and again, thank you for approaching this topic in what I think was a very respectful, level and personal standpoint.
I'm at least 8% here to see Rhett's hair and Link's outfit 🤙
Reid...I hate to admit it, but me, too! Link’s rockin a Paul Simon look today, with a tee-shirt, blazer and cap! 🧢🎸 🎼 Rhett, on the other hand, is goin with the “just do you” look! 😎👖🥾✌️ (Love both of them bunches❤️❤️)
I want their coats
Yeah, right? I was really digging the jacket+shirt Link was rocking here. Looking fresh for sure.
I RESPECT and appreciate Rhett and Link so much so that it just makes me feel a little confused about my own journey. Y'all are giving everybody a crisis.
Jessica W I understand that. Don’t be afraid to explore it. Fear and pushing down these thoughts will only bottle it up until it eats away at you. We’re here for you if you ever want to talk about it. This process will either strengthen your faith or lead you to a new place.
Off topic, but Link I hope you get your rat infestation taken care of. That was crazy.
seriously.. when i saw that foot print i thought it was a raccoon.. 😱😱😱
@@310BPM LOL me too!
@@310BPM That footprint has got to be of something else. Rats are not that big.
AND that they get tested for all the viruses and diseases rodents can carry! BECAUSE THEY DIDN'T WEAR PROTECTIVE MASKS OR GEAR. Y'KNOW. NO BIGGIE.
**hyperventilation ensues**
Yes that was CRAZY!
🐀
Mad respect for these two!
Thank god its Sunday and Ear biscuits is out I can _FINALLY_ see Rhetts hair again.
Thank you both for all you share with us... The fun and laughs of Good Mythical Morning, the hilarity of the Mythical Kitchen, the behind the scenes view of the vlogs, and the raw truths of Ear Biscuits. They all have a special and fun impact on those of us who watch and listen. Personally, the past few weeks for me have been difficult personally and professionally, but I have found laughs and insights to consider on your channels. Thank you and keep it up.
I really enjoyed the whole series! I respect how thoughtful, vulnerable, and thorough you guys were throughout the process. And yes, I agree with your stance which may be why I don't have a problem with it, but still! It's not easy to talk about and I really respect you guys for going for it. i will always support yall no matter what x
I appreciate and relate to your stories. It brings me comfort to know I'm not alone, it's difficult to choose your own path, especially when you're the only one you know on that path. Thanks for letting me know I'm not alone.
For me the best part about this podcast is having Rhett and Link so openly talk about going to therapy knowing they are raising young men who will know it is okay to talk about their feelings and struggles.
I grew up in a family that was incredibly accepting, loving, and open minded when it came to these types of topics. I'll never experience the same level of pressure that countless others did and do now, but I did wrestle with my beliefs, and still do. The absolute simplest label I could give to my beliefs now would be... spiritual agnostic... I have specifics and theories that are fairly extensive... but it wouldn't feel right to just put it into text form here. The most important thing, is I agree that the most important thing is to come from a place of love. Thank you for your vulnerability, Rhett and Link. I really look forward to the next conversation... I'm not sure where this is coming from specifically, but this conversation that has been going on since the first episode of the Lost Years, is giving me a significant amount of hope. (Apologies if my comment seems a bit scatterbrained.)
The 4 part series is my favorite conversation I have ever listened to. Kudos to you.
Edit: yeah! The hair mane is QL too
I don’t know if they saw my post on Rhett’s journey (where I mentioned that I selfishly hope they come back to the faith at the end of this journey whenever they do reach their end conclusion), but I hope it wasn’t construed as an insult. I can see how it could be. I’m genuinely happy that they feel happy now, and I said that in that post. But adding that last little blurb may have been too much.
Ron Huckaby I’m not apologizing for my faith. I’m proud of my own choices, and I’m proud of theirs. It’s not a decision they came to lightly, and it’s one they’re still making because the conclusion they’ve came to so far is one of uncertainty. While I disagree with their answer, I’m happy they explored the question and found solace allowing themselves to question. We are designed to make our own choices. I’m apologizing that I may have inadvertently used my faith to hurt someone else. That’s no bueno
you sound like a great guy, kudos to you for being open minded and recognizing that something you said could have been a bit hurtful. there should be more people like you 💕
I was saying elsewhere that maybe it's OK for us to feel sad or even heartbroken, but maybe we don't have to share that or use those words to them. Maybe the right thing is to just thank them, and say we still believe those things, and we want the best for them (and ourselves) whatever that might ultimately be.
@Ron Huckaby You are 100% correct. And we can't be afraid to witness to people like God commands just because we don't want to hurt someone's feelings or step on their toes.
@Ron Huckaby what a live that must be. Always having to make sure to please something we aren't sure exists. That's exactly why people turn away from religion. I don't want to worship a god that brings so much bad things to earth, even IF he exists. I do not need that stress in my life. But I hope you are happy with the choices you made in your life.
I have only recently come to the ear biscuits video/podcast after years of being a mythical beast, however, I just want to say that I really appreciate you guys sharing so many personal stories and going in-depth about aspects of your lives that are sacred and personal (from religous perspective to firends' losses that you've grappled with) that we as listeners are not entitled to but you decide to share with us in order for us to understand you better, I love you guys and I love the discussion of religion as an agnostic, because though I do not belive in the structure of religin, I am the most interested in the philosophy behind it. I binged the entirety of thee "lost years" series one after the next and I just want you to know that there are people out here that so highly appreciate your stories. I love you guys and every one of us appreciates you and your stories
I have had a similar experience as you guys, with a similar background. I never liked it, even when I was a kid, it just didn't make sense. Honestly, listening to your process has significantly helped me understand what it is that I believe. I see my journey as a sort of condensing process to get to who I really am. I see that with you guys too. Sometimes we have to give up certain things in order to be true to ourselves. I find this commendable, not sad, especially since you guys are going to therapy, working on yourselves, and looking for truth; there is so much hope, and you guys are looking for it. Thanks for setting an example of honesty, even if that disappoints others. Thanks so much for being candid and being here. I look forward to your content because y'all ain't afraid to be quirky and real and deep all at once. Today's Mantra, straight from Rhett: "the most important thing is love".
Dang does everyone you know have a journal?
Or am i the only one who doesn't😂
I wonder if that's partially based on upbringing. But it's a powerful tool often recommended by professionals like nutritionists and therapists.
I'm wondering if it was a practice encouraged by their church to get closer to God.
Seen as all three of them did it, and have kept them.
I've never kept an actual journal, but I do like to occasionally write my thoughts down as a therapeutic exercise
Also: Good for you, Link. With as much anxiety as you exude, it's no wonder why you take your lead from others. I did, before therapy. Talking about it with someone who can help you question those thoughts is going to be immensely freeing for you.
Would really love to know your wives story and how your family back home took your deconstructions
I'm concerned about this side of the story. It's hard to lose relationships of family and friends. On the other hand, there's always hope. :)
Agreed! All I know is that they made them cry. It would be nice to hear the whole story.
Yeah I agree, I would like to hear their wives' individual stories. Rhett said that his wife is at a similar place in her faith to Rhett, but just took a different path to get there. Link said that his wife and his family do not attend church anymore, but I don't remember Link saying his wife is at a similar place as to him.
If you had come out explaining why you believe in God and what it meant to you, there would have been people telling you how wrong you were.
Either way you cant try to appease everyone. Whenever you come out with anything personal to such a large audience, you will always feel like you have to defend your position because more people = more critique. Just depends on how you deal with that.
@transylvanian
Facts
@transylvanian You're missing the point of what I said. There's no "difference" here. I wasn't referring to the actual belief or what you see as right or wrong in someones belief.
People will be out to criticize you even when you share something personal in such a public forum.
I'm glad both of you keep to the original goal of this podcast and to keep on point with not feeling the need to turn a response into defending yourselves. I come here to listen to your experiences, as you conversate with each other. Not because you talk AT us, but because you talk TO each other. And I am glad you were both able to recognize that is a special key to this podcast. This is indeed a very tough subject to discuss, but you have both gone about it elegantly. I appreciate your stories and experiences and being so open.
I've enjoyed this series quite a bit over the last couple of weeks as i can very much relate to the struggles outlined as i also grew up in a devout baptist community, and even still struggle with the relationships i have to this day because of it. So this has been pretty impactful for me to see some of my favorite youtubers talk about the same sort of struggle.
As someone standing at a similar crossroads in my faith right now, I cannot tell you how much I appreciate your input. And I love how you keep the focus on two key things: Love above all else, and everybody and their journeys are different and individual. So thanks very much; I might write up something longer about this soon, not certain yet though. In the meantime, thanks for helping us be our mythical best, Rhett and Link
Firstly I love you two with my whole heart, secondly I really think that y’all should put out “ear biscuits” for dogs that are ear shaped dog biscuits. Genius. thats all thank you.☺️
I have resumed my spiritual/religious journey to seek the truth.
It is Easter time and this series came at the right time to make me attempt to understand faith again.
Good conversations.
I was very involved in the same ministry. Was a leader. Went to the same conference in the same city. If I was a little older, I probably would have seen you guys there. I've also been going through the same process lately and it was really comforting to here from people who basically started and ended up in the same place as me when there's no one in my personal life who really has the same experience. And from Rhett and Link no less! Thanks.
You both still care deeply about other people and want the best for everyone. Your belief system has changed, but your values have not.
Also, this podcast is such a great way for people to experience what a healthy, open-minded friendship between 2 adults looks like.
Here for the hair !! Lol 😂 not really ear biscuits is what I listen to on Sunday afternoons and evenings when I’m getting ready for the week. Not a religious person myself but I grew up in a church but I just faded away from it . Links words are inspiring me to take an active role in my own journey instead of staying complacent.
I have really appreciated these conversations
I’m a relatively new Mythical Beast and even newer to Ear Biscuits but I truly appreciated The Lost Years series. I struggled with my faith for a long time and have had people “cram it down my throat” in a way so I thank you for sharing your stories. You guys are amazing and choosing love and acceptance is beyond brave. I feel like I know you guys so much better and I look forward to deepening our new relationship. Keep doing what you do and being your mythical bests! I’ll do the same!
As Link says, I know you guys didn't share in order to help anyone (you shared as part of your own process), but please know that your sharing and your vulnerability will have a huge positive impact on so many more people than you will ever know. I truly am so thankful for these episodes.
Not sure why I am commenting. I have never commented on TH-cam before. But here goes. I know this has not been an easy process for you both. Listening to the podcast touched me.I have actually been through similar things. I am Mormon aka LDS. Have been my whole life. Still practicing to this day. But there was a time I struggled in my faith as well. Not to sound like a victim, but my life has been really tough. Because of that I suffer from severe depression, which in any religion setting is a hard thing for a lot of people to understand. People say a lot of hurtful things when its not them who is struggling. I feel its still hard for people to accept others being real.I am not sure why that is but I believe that is why it's so difficult for some to reach out and be honest. Although my journey has taken me in a very different direction than the two of you, I just want to say how much I love you and respect you both. I know its hard to see people being critical of something so personal. I can't understand what they are thinking. I get it. But know there is a ton of understanding and love coming from so many of us. Thanks for sharing your lives and all the laughs, tears, and sincerity. I am grateful. You have pulled me up on some of my darkest days. Hugs to you both. ❤
And applause for making the leap to therapy. You won't regret it! I wish you the best in your journey!
Deus on Link's hat is weirdly ironic lol
Yes very ironic!
Even if you don't realize it, your doing a wonderful thing! Encouraging people to fact check their beliefs challenge what they've been told by seeking knowledge and truth based in fact. That is something this world needs more of.
I think you two are amazing. Not only do you provide comforting comedy, but sharing your evolution through evaluating your beliefs is so relatable. Thanks for all you do.
I just wanted to stop in and thank you boys for sharing with so much detail and thoughtfulness, and frank discussion about the manipulation and other things which go on behind the curtain.
I was raised Catholic and have been a skeptic as long as I can remember, solidified by many of my life events (including being naturally curious and ending up as a scientist). Something Rhett said during his episode that really resonated with my experience was that he had to learn to be OK not having all the answers - and that was a process I also went through - I've found it's also applicable for a lot of sources of disconnect and friction in life.
Sometimes you have to be OK not being OK, accept that no matter how hard you work that some things simply can't be done or known. It's hard, for sure, but if you're able to find peace with that, it frees your brain from certain anxieties and allows you more time and energy to do other things.
Once again, thanks for these discussions. You've touched more people with this TH-cam stuff than you'll probably ever know.
Going to therapy has been the greatest thing I've ever done for myself. So happy and proud of you both! :0)
As an Agnostic person myself, it's very heartwarming to see that this backlash has had such a minuscule impact on their popularity. I feel vicariously accepted by society a little more through this.
I hope this channel gets as many views as GMM!!!! You guys are very humble man, one day soon I will be on my way up in the industry and I will be on your show!!!!
Rhett and Link, much love to you guys. I know we all appreciate this opening up of your pasts, praying for y’all. ✌🏻
I love you two , I never cared about your beliefs because as people you seemed pretty awesome .
Unfortunately, Rhett, you will *always* be misrepresented to some degree by some people. That's true for all people but especially you guys because of your popularity. The cross you have to bear now (haha) is trying to be comfortable with yourself enough to be able to respond (or not, even more difficult) to those misrepresentations with your wit, analysis *and* compassion, rather than just letting your wit's ego make a mess for you.
Now half an hour into the vid, I think you're doing exactly that. :3
I really appreciate you 2 sharing your journey this is awesome. Technically I am an Omnist, who when I go to church goes to a Catholic church. I had a similar spiritual journey before I went through confirmation. I choose to believe in God, and all paths to God. I believe that for me my faith is less on the factual and more I choose to believe. I feel like if religion happens everywhere and we are all different cultures, more than likely, we could all be talking about the same thing and idea only with different context.
Quick post of support not here to give any argument or push things. Not an expert just a person who would rather more love and acceptance fill the world. That is where I landed in my spiritual journey. Just sharing me and mine. Good luck to you on yours.
Well said... people should be questioning things and doing their own research, don't trust anyone or any single person on this. Study it up and come to your own conclusion. We all deserve to find our own answers, to have our own confidence in the beliefs that matter to us the most. We all also owe it to ourselves to consider each sider fairly and thoroughly, to be open and to be aware of our own biases.
The moment Rhett said "I'm not then qualified to then tell you what you should think about it," is something I've been trying to explain to so many people.
I say that I see something a certain way. They ask why. I explain. Then they feel like they need to defend their alternate.
I've gotten into this habit of noticing when that flip happens and being like "hey, I'm not generalizing; that was just me talking about me; I'm not going to judge you for doing what feels right to you."
It's tough stuff, guys.
Sometimes it almost feels like no one thinks that opposing perspectives can coexist, and if there are two thoughts that don't mesh, that that means that there's a personal conflict... when the reality is that we're talking about such abstract concepts that it's weird to even grasp it yourself.
I've been working on the whole "if I can't love myself how can [blank] love me" thing and the pressure that puts on me, the biggest thing has been reminding myself that all children deserve to be loved and when they're born they deserve to and are supposed to be loved by their parents and if you love other people how is that not deserving of love and that if anything being given love only makes people more loving towards themselves and others(and not being given love is often what drives people away from themselves and others). Thinking in this way has been so helpful so far and actually really good for my perception of myself and self love haha
Hi guys, you both are so much deeper about where you are. I was raised with parents that went to several churches because they did not want to feel like hypocrites. Finally found one after going to so many different religions. I did learn so much much from each. I finally just came to my own conclusion. I do believe in God, the church not so much. I do respect the people with there beliefs. My philosophy is basic, love people, help others and have God in your heart. I wish you both and your family the best. You both are good people and I know y’all will be just fine!
I'm so grateful to you 2 for being so honest about your journey. We all have things we struggle with. I come here for the stories and partly for the hair lol I hope you guys keep doing what you do.
Thank you guys soo much for sharing your stories. And yes Link, both Rhett and you made a difference and yes you helped many people and myself. It has been like 3 years since I have revisited my story. It helped me basically finish processing my journey. To be not alone is the best feeling in the world.
I commented on Link's Instagram, but I will here too. You guys are awesome. You bring smiles to tons of people, and for my part, I'm incredibly grateful.
Also, I'm incredibly jealous of Rhett's hair.
Thank you both for sharing this process with us, and experience with therapy. It is ultimately your choice to share what you want, and something such as this is meaningful. It also normalizes part of therapy is putting voice to your inner struggles and accepting that, and being open. I sincerely thank you all for getting deep with us
OMG, just blazed for the first time this week and realised I missed the Monday Ear Biscuits! So happy, I love the Lost Years series!
I understand why people get defensive coming from a place of faith. I still have a faith based practice! But unfortunately I think that many people are scared when they have their views challenged. So don’t take it personal bois. It’s just their fear manifesting itself in a unfair way. Keep up the good work!
This is my favorite series you’ve ever done. (Although no, I don’t want this to be all the show becomes.) I appreciate your sharing your stories and your thought processes. It’s helped me process my own journey and apparently it has helped others as well. I suspect that those who are judgmental or hateful are dealing with their own problem; it’s not about you, it’s about them.
Everyone has their own journey, and I thank you for sharing yours. It's been enlightening and encouraging.
Rhett and link will always have my love and support and respect no matter what!
I found these podcasts addressing your journey with religion to be so relatable and so powerful. I think it's so important to remember that love and kindness should be a foundational principle whatever your beliefs on the supernatural.
You guys coming out about this experience has magnified my respect for y'all like crazy. It's an important experience to share because there's a lot of indoctrinated religious folk who have sensible thoughts but can't see a path towards happiness through their loved ones and communities who all believe.
"The search for Reality is the most dangerous of all undertakings, for it destroys the world in which you live."
Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj
Something y'all haven't specifically commented on/explained but which has been hugely valuable for this entire story is the fact that both of you JOURNALED. This is not an inherently religious practice, but so many of us started this invaluable, priceless practice by doing prayer journals/quiet time journals/devotional journals, and then have continued that/evolved it into different kinds of journals and records. Hugely valuable.
I hope you got more positive marks about that collection, than negative. It was very personal. And an amazing podcast. Thank you for sharing all that.
Omg I love how you post for my bed time and I really enjoyed the lost series ps: link I hope the rat stopped stanking your house up
Rhett's perspective was really helpful to me. I'm in a situation in my life where I feel like I constantly have to defend myself (and I do), but maybe I can shift my perspective and make it easier to deal with. so thank you for sharing!
Right around 48:50 they bring up something that always got to me when I was in the church: many of the men taking the lead in the congregation were awful at it. The kind of men who either did it because it was expected or just wanted the power that came with the position because they'd never get it any other way. Instruct us on how to talk to people when they could barely string together a coherent sentence when more than 10 people were watching them. Sure there were some genuinely good ones who wanted to help, wanted to teach, wanted to lead people to god, but by and large it was a system that fed the ego and gave power to men who did nothing to deserve it.
Great hair!
Already listened, the content is that good. And had to see the hair. Excellent job guys.
My leaving the church wasn’t too different. Evangelical/baptist churches don’t really teach tolerance of ideas.
Thank you for sharing, it’s hard to speak up
First, mad respect. I resonate a lot with both your stories. Thank you for your courage to be vulnerable. Second, you mentioned not knowing what's next. Like you don't want to lead a movement or have all your episodes turn into these conversations, but you also see that there are a lot of people that have felt alone before hearing your stories. Idk how "podcast land" works. But I've been listening to a podcast called "The Liturgists Podcast" and their goal is to talk about this stuff after having deconstructed from evangelical beliefs. It's been a great resource and experience for me. Maybe you've heard of them in your journey, maybe not. But I didn't know if your audience begs for more and you definitely don't want to change your "brand" maybe that could be a good resource. And they are really lovable, like you guys! :)
Not only is it okay to question your beliefs REGARDLESS of what they are, you actually have a responsibility to yourself to do that as a human being with a brain.
I was an evangelical missionary for 20+ years. My family lived and "ministered" in 5 different countries over that time. Now I'm a secular humanist. My gradual deconstruction had so many parallels with both your stories. I appreciate the courage it takes for you to be so candid. This is why we love you. There are plenty of YT channels that debate and discuss all these topics and I always welcome more. However you don't need to convert 🤭 earbiscuits to that format. You're already doing it right. Just keep being your mythical best.
I’m glad that you both put this series into the universe. I think both didn’t have this “brand” of comedic, light hearted goofiness on the internet, I would never had delved into this topic so deeply. This made me reflect on my own actions and the way I have treated others with varying beliefs as I do. It also inspires me to look into my own religious past and why I feel the way that I feel. I am looking forward to more of your personal talks. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Much love to you and your families. ❤️
OMG Link survived getting attacked in the crawl space under his house yesterday!
What I am driven to understand about Rhett and Link is that they are incredibly authentic and human, in ways many influential people are. The fact is, I've appreciated watching the deconstruction of R&L because it provides an unfiltered view into the intricacies of their professional and social makeup. Vulnerability is definitely an expression of strength and the fact that they are advocating for spiritual exploration, therapy, and honesty in expression is amazing. This is Humanity. Said it before, will definitely say it again, I gotta support two guys who walk in their truth. My personal spirituality aligns with this level of Mythicality.
I respect you both so much. This is never an easy topic to breach and you have handled it exactly how you had to, both personally and professionally. I am 18 and grew up in the faith and am still involved, but have also reached the point of thinking of myself as agnostic. I wrote down my faith journey yesterday as a point of reference for the future me after seeing how your journal entries helped you. Much love to you both, keep doing what you're doing.
Let me just say, what they shared is a very personal journey and really none of our business, but they shared it none the less, because they care about their listeners. Not a single person has the right to judge them for their positions or to question them about where they are spiritually. This is their experience and they shared it with their listeners. We should feel thankful and even privileged that they shared their very intimate details of their religious experiences.
Rhett & Link,
In response to how your effected by others responses (especially negative), not ONCE listening to either of your talks did you say that your intention was to "Change someone's perspective". I am glad I got to listen to your stories because I can relate to 50-75% of it. That was refreshing to know that others are going through the same walk. Thank you so much.
I am so happy for the both of you. I would like to suggest listening to the discussions done by Ram Dass. The similarities in the deconstruction of your faith is really close. Always remember, at the end of the day, it's about unconditionally loving yourself first and being of service to others (which you already do).