Krispin Mayfield

Portland

Co-Host at Prophetic Imagination Station

Attachment-based couples therapist working w/neurodiverse couples. Author of Attached to God. Podcast host/producer. Black Lives Matter. 🏳️‍🌈 affirming!

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Articles

Is Nervous System Prepping a Thing?

1 month ago | dlmayfield.substack.com | Krispin Mayfield |D.L. Mayfield

First of all, hello to all the new folks here! I wrote this little note and I guess it went viral on places like Facebook. Which is kind of hilarious to me, as I just finally (after almost 15 years!!!) got off of the big four social media platforms. So writers and artists I admire greatly — like Rebecca Solnit and Kimya Dawson — shared something I wrote and I couldn’t even see it! That made me laugh a lot.
How to Survive When An End-Times Cult Takes Over Your Country

2 months ago | dlmayfield.substack.com | Krispin Mayfield |D.L. Mayfield

Welcome to Healing is My Special Interest, the newsletter at the intersection of healing from high control environments and late-diagnosed neurodivergence. I thought I was done writing about white evangelicals for a while but I had at least one more essay/zine in me. Here are some of my thoughts on what we are possibly in for and how to best live in our current reality. I promise it’s not all as dire as it seems, but that doesn’t mean it is going to be easy.
Doomsday Crisis - This is the Bad Place Podcast

Sep 7, 2023 | propheticimaginationstation.com | Krispin Mayfield

Spoilers in the episode! DL and Krispin talk about S1 E5 titled “Category 55 Emergency Doomsday Crisis.” We talk about unjust systems that we call good, how groundbreaking Hamilton was when this episode aired, and more!We use the audio from The Good Place Podcast. Here’s the first episode of the series where we talk about the Adventures in Odyssey episodes that feature Marc Evan Jackson’s voice. Wanna hear more about fascism? Check out DL’s substack. Also, here’s a link to The Food Place.
Mr. Music the DJ — This is the Bad Place Podcast

Aug 24, 2023 | propheticimaginationstation.com | Krispin Mayfield

DL and Krispin talk about S1 E4 titled “Jason Mendoza.” We talk about self-acceptance, shame, and systems that create hierarchies of who is considered good and bad. And we laugh a lot because of Jason Mendoza. We use the audio from The Good Place PodcastKrispin mentions Best in Miniature (which you only watch in Canada, or with a VPN)Leave us a voicemail at (503) 912-4130 or send a voice memo to [email protected].
60 Billion Dollars — This is the Bad Place Podcast

Aug 10, 2023 | propheticimaginationstation.com | Krispin Mayfield

DL and Krispin talk about S1 E3 titled "Tahani Al Jamil." We talk about what makes a person good, directional insanity and what could be done with 60 billion dollars. Leave us a voicemail at (503) 912-4130 or send a voice memo to [email protected].
Spoilersode #1 (Episodes S1 E1-2)

Aug 3, 2023 | patreon.com | Krispin Mayfield

Pour Over Coffee$4 per monthYou get access to TWO patreon-only episodes per month! Each month we'll post "Books from the Bad Place" and a "Spoilersode." You also have access to the Facebook group where we're discussing episodes, ethics, leaving evangelicalism, and much more!Venti Frappuccino $8 per monthYou get access to everything in the other tier (2 patreon-only episodes a month, access to exclusive Facebook group), plus our sincere appreciation. You are sugary sweet and we love you so much.
Questions & Fears — This is the Bad Place Podcast

Jul 27, 2023 | propheticimaginationstation.com | Krispin Mayfield

Is flying the most selfish super power? And can people change? This episode, DL and Krispin talk about S1E2, “Flying” of the Good Place and the philosophical questions that come with it!DL mentions Half a Soul by Olivia Atwater. Leave a voicemail at (503) 912-4130 or send a voice memo to [email protected].
Everything Is Not Fine — This is the Bad Place Podcast

Jul 13, 2023 | propheticimaginationstation.com | Krispin Mayfield

This is the FIRST EPISODE of This Is the Bad Place, a recap podcast of the NBC's Good Place TV show. We’re covering the pilot episode, and talking about ethical conundrums, anxiety about the afterlife, religious trauma, and whether Ted Danson’s character is some form of Billy Graham. DL mentions The Good Place: the Podcast. They also mention How to Be Perfect by Michael Schur. Also, Kesha’s song is actually just called Sleazy.
Image Management Strategies (Recap of Ep4 of Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets) — The Prophetic Imagination Station Podcast

Jun 26, 2023 | propheticimaginationstation.com | Krispin Mayfield

TW: religious abuse, sexual abuse, family cover-up of abuse, psychological abuse, retaliation for abuse allegations. Most of this episode discusses sexual abuse and child pornography. There's a short section 13:55-22:55 that discusses the plan for Christian homeschoolers to go to Washington and republican politics, and also current youtube Christina influencers. Then, 39:40-end is free of triggers around sexual abuse, and discusses the hope of survivors of IBLP.
Fascism in Plain Sight (Recap of Ep3 of Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets) — The Prophetic Imagination Station Podcast

Jun 19, 2023 | propheticimaginationstation.com | Krispin Mayfield

TW: religious abuse, sexual abuse, family cover-up of abuse, psychological abuse, harsh punishment of children), controlling parenting, grooming and sexual abuse. Here's a breakdown of the episode and the topics:0:00 Introduction, brief non-specific mention on Joshua Duggar’s child pornography charges. 2:00 Discussion of free labor in evangelical spaces23:00 Discussion of sexual abuse from Gothard and sexual abuse within the IBLP.