a podcast about making space for conversations about controversial topics, faith deconstruction, church culture & beyond🚀
Meet the Team
We are a group of 7 20-somethings from around the world who met because of church and bonded through our passion for fighting to make church a safer space.
Isabel Gates | Main Host
Hi, I’m Isabel! I was born in the Philippines to church leaders, and grew up mostly in Texas. My husband (Devon) and I are hoping to move to the east coast in the next few months. I studied Journalism, Fashion and Media, and Graphic Design at SMU and now run my own high end wedding business. I love books, food and art.
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Devon Gates | Producer
I was born in California and grew up in Dallas, but my wife (Isabel) and I are planning on moving to the east coast soon. I’m a huge music nerd, and work as a software engineer. I’m also a very extra cook.
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Meigan Whitcomb | Social Media + Graphics
hellllo! im meigan! so glad to be a part of the spacemakers team!
in my free time you’ll find me at the beach, drinking something caffeinated and hanging with my friends.
i currently study sociology at csulb with a concentration in women, gender and sexuality studies and minor in marketing. my plan is to be a UX designer when i graduate! im also one of the 3 lifeline girlies and am passionate about social justice, community building and healing🌞
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Janai Johnson
Hey, I’m Nai! I’m a cat mom to two cuties named Cheeto and Taki in Los Angeles. I’m in grad school pursuing a masters in Nutritional Science and am working at a hospital as a nutritional ambassador as well as working part time on staff at my local church.
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Sebastian Buck
Hey, I’m Sebastian. I was born and raised in Berlin, Germany and studied international law. I love traveling, throwing parties, screaming Lady Gaga songs, and doing what I can to fight for human rights. I’m currently a consultant at McKinsey & Company.
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Rachel Gonzalez
Hi! I’m Rachel Gonzalez and I currently live in Los Angeles, CA. I have grown up in the ICOC with my parents being missionaries in the Philippines church, which is where I was born! I am also currently getting a dual masters degree in Public Health and Social Work at UCLA. As a Filipinx woman and immigrant living in the United States, I am super passionate about intersectionality and the ways that Jesus stood up for marginalized identities throughout his ministry.
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Alex Cameron
Hi there! I’m Alex, I currently live in East London and am proud to represent the UK. I love deep talks, hanging with my lads, and taking photos of my cute dog. I work at a financial software company.
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