In this episode Izzy and Sarah discuss mental health as the expericed it in the church and throughout life.

From Generational Church Legacy to Spiritual Deconstruction: Sarah's Story as a Black Woman Sarah and Izzy introduce their podcast, Just Another Statistic, sharing their deconstruction from Christianity and transition into witchcraft and personal spirituality, while noting they will use no real names and are sharing only their perspective. The episode focuses on Sarah's upbringing in a multi-generational Christian family deeply rooted in church leadership, with strong patriarchal expectations, intense visibility tied to her last name, and an assumed lifelong commitment to Christianity. Sarah describes how being a Black woman shaped her experiences, contrasting the supportive, justice-oriented community of the Black church with tokenization and second-class treatment she felt in a predominantly white megachurch. She reflects on her grandfather's community generosity, her mother's teaching to "follow God, not man," and how these foundations informed her leadership, resilience, and commitment to being unapologetically herself as her spirituality evolves. 00:00 Leaving Scripture Behind 00:36 Podcast Premise 01:38 Privacy Disclaimer 02:15 Sarahs Church Legacy 02:53 Generational Leadership 05:36 Family Expectations 07:53 Power of the Name 09:48 Black Woman in Church 13:23 Community Duty and Generosity 15:04 Personal Faith vs Inherited 16:58 Pressure and Being Watched 18:28 Finding Your Own Voice 20:43 Church As Community 21:50 George Floyd Wakeup Call 22:51 Black Church Perspective 26:52 Racism Inside Megachurch 31:16 Black Woman Expectations 33:09 What She Cherishes 36:07 Unapologetically Yourself 38:23 Podcast Closing Message