At The End Of The Day [Film]

AT THE END OF THE DAY is Available for Preorder on iTunes! What? Yep! Go get it now – if you send us confirmation of a pre-order, we’ll send you these superfun pdf prints inspired by the movie! Kevin chats with Cindy Wang Brandt about her new book, Parenting Forward: How to Raise Children with […] The post Episode 32 – PARENTING FORWARD with Cindy Wang Brandt appeared first on At The End Of The Day [Film].

AT THE END OF THE DAY is Available for Preorder on iTunes! What? Yep! Go get it now – if you send us confirmation of a pre-order, we’ll send you these superfun pdf prints inspired by the movie! Kevin chats with Trey Pearson, the lead singer of a world-known Christian rock band who lost everything […] The post Episode 31 – OF COURSE with Trey Pearson appeared first on At The End Of The Day [Film].

AT THE END OF THE DAY is Available for Preorder on iTunes! What? Yep! Go get it now – if you send us confirmation of a pre-order, we’ll send you these superfun pdf prints inspired by the movie! Kevin sits down with George Mekhail to discuss Church Clarity, a crowd-sourced database of local congregations. They […] The post Episode 30 – CLARITY with George Mekhail of Church Clarity appeared first on At The End Of The Day [Film].

WE ARE BACK! AT THE END OF THE DAY is Available for Preorder on iTunes! What? Kevin sits down with Michael Vazquez to discuss Brave Commons, a Christian organization where they seek to elevate the voices of LGBTQ+ students working within and beyond Christian universities in the United States. Preorder AT THE END OF THE DAY […] The post Episode 29 – BRAVE with Michael Vazquez appeared first on At The End Of The Day [Film].

WE ARE BACK! Kevin sits down with Justin Lee to discuss his latest book, Talking Across the Divide: How to Communicate with People You Disagree with and Maybe Even Change the World. Preorder AT THE END OF THE DAY on iTunes. Host a screening in your own town. More from Justin Lee: GeekyJustin.com Torn Talking […] The post Episode 28 – LISTEN with Justin Lee appeared first on At The End Of The Day [Film].

  We made a movie! And we hear from the cast on their characters, experiences, and the movie. We need your help to get this movie seen! Visit / Follow / Share / Contribute at http://seedandspark.com/fund/end-day There you can see clips from the movie and get the latest info. The post Episode 27 – The Film | Cast appeared first on At The End Of The Day [Film].

We are back for Season 2 – quicker than anticipated. Tim and Kevin sat down with Pastor Pam Braid of Christ’s Promise United Church of Christ in Auburndale, FL. We talk about how we can move the conversation forward following Orlando’s tragedy – both as clergy and lay Christians. Links from the episode: Will Listen […] The post Episode 26 – How Do We Respond to Orlando? appeared first on At The End Of The Day [Film].

We chat with Alan & Leslie Chambers about their new book My Exodus: From Fear to Grace. The conversation (and the book) covers a lot of Alan’s story, including the daunting task of closing down Exodus, the world’s largest ex-gay ministry. Leslie offers her perspective on that process, their journey to grace, and where they […] The post Episode 25 – From Ex-Gay to Pro-Grace with Alan & Leslie Chambers appeared first on At The End Of The Day [Film].

Kevin sits down with Rev. Jakob Hero, pastor of the Metropolitan Community Church of Tampa to talk about grace in gender identity, trans* concerns, and how the church can make room for everyone regardless of gender and/or orientation. Join the conversation: Send us a question (or ask it anonymously) Kevin on Twitter Tim on Twitter The […] The post Episode 24 – Making Room for Transgender Persons in the Church w/ Rev. Jakob Hero appeared first on At The End Of The Day [Film].

Dr. Tony Campolo was kind enough to chat for an hour or so about his “For The Record” statement he released on June 8, 2015. The statement calls for the church to offer same-sex committed couples full inclusion. We talk about what that means, his response so far, and how pastors and lay people can […] The post Episode 23 – Church, It’s Time for Inclusion of Lesbian & Gay Couples w/ Dr. Tony Campolo appeared first on At The End Of The Day [Film].

We chat with Michael Hardin about Mimetic Theory and how the church’s latest scapegoat is the LGBT community. We also answer a listener question about looking for parental acceptance. Donate to the film here Links from the episode: Michael Hardin on Facebook The Jesus Driven Life on Amazon PreachingPeace.org Join the conversation: Send us a […] The post Episode 22 – Scapegoating the LGBT Community with Michael Hardin appeared first on At The End Of The Day [Film].

A different kind of episode: Kevin interviews Ray Comfort about his film “Audacity”, then Tim and Kevin respond to that conversation and the 55 film which claims to “use a unique approach to address a very sensitive subject in contemporary society (homosexuality).” We discuss our issues with Ray’s message and method – and offer some […] The post Episode 21 – A Response to “Audacity” with Ray Comfort appeared first on At The End Of The Day [Film].

In Part 2: Kevin and Tim continue to discuss the Supreme Court ruling on marriage equality,focusing on specific responses – including Brian Houston’s (senior pastor of Hillsong NY) blog post “Do I Love Gay People?”. We discover that Kevin is not an investigative journalist, and how a few of our gay friends feel about the […] The post Episode 20 – Marriage Equality and the Church’s Response Part 2 appeared first on At The End Of The Day [Film].

In Part 1: We talk with each other! Kevin and Tim (welcome back Tim) discuss the Supreme Court ruling on marriage equality, and what kind of response we’ve seen from the Church. This turned into a longer conversation, so we’ll continue next week with some more discussion on how we can celebrate diversity of belief, […] The post Episode 19 – Marriage Equality and the Church’s Response Part 1 appeared first on At The End Of The Day [Film].

We talk with Kathy Baldock, a blogger, Christian LGBT ally, and author of “Walking the Bridgeless Canyon: Repairing the breach between the Church and the LGBT community.” We talk about the history of LGBT perception in American society and religion. Kathy’s Suggested Reading Order: Torn – by Justin Lee Walking the Bridgeless Canyon – by Kathy […] The post Episode 18 – How Did We Get Here with Kathy Baldock appeared first on At The End Of The Day [Film].

We talk with Lindsey and Sarah, a celibate, LGBT, Christian couple. They blog together at AQueerCalling.com. We chat about celibacy, vocation, misconceptions, and what’s wrong and right about the LGBT / Christian conversation. Links from the conversation: Read A Queer Calling’s Blog Follow Lindsey and Sarah on Twitter Like Lindsey and Sarah on Facebook Join the conversation: […] The post Episode 17 – Celibacy as a Calling with Lindsey and Sarah appeared first on At The End Of The Day [Film].

We talk with Dexter Foxworth, Director of The Zebra Coalition in Orlando, Florida. The Zebra Coalition is a shelter for LGBTQ+ Homeless Youth who have no place to go and no advocates for them. We discuss some of the main issues these youth have, and some of the ways we can help. Our Kickstarter is […] The post Episode 16 – LGBTQ+ Homeless Teens with Dexter Foxworth appeared first on At The End Of The Day [Film].

We talk with author, activist, and dad – Tim Rymel. Tim experienced “ex-gay” ministry as a participant and leader. We chat about his story, ex-gay ministries, and if change is (or should be) possible. Our Kickstarter is LIVE! See the trailer below! Links from the conversation: Follow Tim on Twitter Going Gay on Amazon TimRymel.com The […] The post Episode 15 – From Ex-Gay to Pro-Gay with Tim Rymel appeared first on At The End Of The Day [Film].

We hear a bit of the story’s inspiration and even a few scenes from the table read a few months back. Our Kickstarter is LIVE! Click to watch our trailer! Join the conversation: Send us a question (or ask it anonymously) Kevin on Twitter Tim on Twitter The film on Twitter The film on Facebook The post Episode 14 – The Stories and the Screenplay appeared first on At The End Of The Day [Film].

We talk with Jennifer Knapp, and Kevin does a terrible job hiding his excitement. Once he calms down, we are able to talk about Jennifer’s coming out in Christian music, the importance of a church community, and the best way to start conversations. Our Kickstarter is LIVE! Click to watch our trailer! Links from the conversation: […] The post Episode 13 – Inside Out Faith with Jennifer Knapp appeared first on At The End Of The Day [Film].

We speak with Alex McNeill, the first openly transgender leader of a mainline protestant organization. We get a beginners course in Trans*, learn some terms, and hear Alex’s story. Links from the conversation: Follow Alex on Twitter Learn about the Documentary Out Of Order More Light Prebyterians Join the conversation: Send us a question (or ask […] The post Episode 12 – Trans* 101 with Alex McNeill appeared first on At The End Of The Day [Film].

We speak with Justin Lee, founder of The Gay Christian Network and author of Torn: Rescuing the Gospel from the Gay vs. Christian Debate. Justin has long been in this discussion and shares his perspective on the conversation, where the Church is headed, and the latest on LiveLoveOut. Links from the conversation: Torn on Amazon Justin’s Blog […] The post Episode 11 – The Gay vs. Christian Debate with Justin Lee appeared first on At The End Of The Day [Film].

We speak with Dianna Anderson, blogger and author of Damaged Goods: New Perspectives on Christian Purity. We take a step back from the LGBT conversation to take a look at the origin and complications of evangelical sexual ethics. Give us your thoughts on this one! Leave a comment… Links from the conversation: Damaged Goods on […] The post Episode 10 – Damaged Goods with Dianna Anderson appeared first on At The End Of The Day [Film].

We speak with Pastors Stan Mitchell and Melissa Greene of Gracepointe Church in Franklin, TN. In January Gracepointe made national news when they announced full membership to LGBT in their community. We talk about why this was important, the challenges of leading a church through this, and how others can do the same. Give us […] The post Episode 9 – A Congregational Shift with Stan Mitchell and Melissa Greene appeared first on At The End Of The Day [Film].

We chat with Eliel Cruz, a Christian bisexual passionate about justice and education. Eliel fills us in on some misconceptions most people have about bisexuality, some challenges specific to bisexuals, and why bisexuals have become the invisible member of the LGBT community. Give us your thoughts on this one! Leave a comment…   Links from the […] The post Episode 8 – Bisexuals, The Invisible Members of the LGBT Community with Eliel Cruz appeared first on At The End Of The Day [Film].

We look at the four sources of how humans frame theology (according to the Wesleyan Quadrilateral – don’t worry, we explain that). Tim also takes an in-depth look at each of the six scriptures that appear to mention and speak against homosexuality. Give us your thoughts on this one! Leave a comment… Links from the […] The post Episode 7 – The Six Scriptures “About” Homosexuality appeared first on At The End Of The Day [Film].

We speak with author and thinker Brian McLaren. Brian has long been encouraging the church to stand for justice. We discuss the (unfortunate) publicity of his son’s ceremony and how both church leaders and lay people can bring change. Links from the conversation: Brian’s Website (for writings and books) Brian’s blog post about the 4 […] The post Episode 6 – The Cost for Religious Leaders to Support LGBT with Brian McLaren appeared first on At The End Of The Day [Film].

We speak with the kindhearted Ross Murray about LGBT youth, their parents, and The Naming Project. Ross works with GLAAD to shape the conversation about LGBT in the south, and runs The Naming Project – a summer camp for teens of all sexual orientations and gender identities. Links from the conversation: The Naming Project Debbie Jackson’s […] The post Episode 5 – The Naming Project and LGBT Youth with Ross Murray appeared first on At The End Of The Day [Film].

We speak with the ridiculously knowledgable Science Mike about science, sexuality and faith. Links from the conversation: Mike’s It’s Not About Chicken Blogpost Mike’s Website The Ask Science Mike Podcast The Liturgist Podcast Science Mike on Twitter Join the conversation: Send us a question (or ask it anonymously) Kevin on Twitter Tim on Twitter The film on Twitter […] The post Episode 4 – Science, Sexuality and Faith with Science Mike appeared first on At The End Of The Day [Film].

We speak with the lovely Wendy Gritter, Executive Director of New Direction. Wendy is a passionate advocate for those who have been hurt or marginalized by the church and is the author of “Generous Spaciousness.” Links from the conversation: Generous Spaciousness – Responding to Gay Christians in the Church purchase here Learn more about New […] The post Episode 3 – Generous Spaciousness with Wendy Gritter appeared first on At The End Of The Day [Film].

We chat with Dr. David Gushee, a leading moral voice in American Christianity. We discuss his latest book “Changing Our Mind”. Links from the conversation: “Changing Our Mind” from ReadTheSpirit.com “Changing Our Mind” from Amazon “Torn” by Justin Lee “Washed and Waiting” by Wesley Hill David Gushee on Twitter David Gushee on Facebook Join the conversation: Send us a question Us on Twitter […] The post Episode 2 – Changing Our Mind with Dr. David Gushee appeared first on At The End Of The Day [Film].

Welcome to the first episode of the At The End Of The Day Podcast.  We want to open and foster a conversation about the LGBT friends we love and the church we want to be. This podcast will be about asking questions that most people don’t feel safe asking. Kevin and Tim introduce themselves and […] The post Episode 1 – Two Straight Allies appeared first on At The End Of The Day [Film].