Destiny (president of the New Wave Feminists) shares her story about coming from a Christian background, being “agnostish,” her views on the intersection between feminism and consistent life ethic, and finding community beyond traditional church structures.
About Destiny
Destiny Herndon‑De La Rosa is a pro‑life feminist, consistent life ethic advocate, and the founder and president of the New Wave Feminists organization. After becoming a teen mother at 16, she has built her activism around providing practical supports—including migrant shelters and material maternal aid—while opposing abortion, the death penalty, torture, and unjust war. A frequent op‑ed contributor, she also co‑founded the Stellar Shelter and Casa Maris to assist migrant women and children on the U.S.–Mexico border.
Topic Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to Destiny Herndon de la Rosa
01:59 Defining Spirituality and Religion
07:27 Experiences with Charismatic Christianity
13:01 The Impact of Rapture Beliefs on Childhood
16:53 QAnon and the Legacy of Religious Prophecy Mindset
16:56 The Rise of Prophecy and Its Impact
19:57 Political Influence on Faith and Belief Systems
24:15 Navigating Grief and Spirituality
28:24 The Complexity of Faith and Agnosticism
32:14 The Burden of Belief and the Search for Meaning
34:50 Challenging Binary Perspectives on Faith and Identity
40:53 The Intersection of Pro-Life Activism and Feminism
49:10 Unexpected Generosity: A Fundraising Journey
51:00 Exploring the Role of Mary in Catholicism
54:35 The Complexity of Female Figures in Religion
59:27 The Evolution of the Pro-Life Movement
01:05:41 Community Engagement vs. Political Disengagement
01:12:00 Finding Community Beyond Traditional Structures