In this investigative podcast series, I explore the ways global religions have informed our historical and cultural perceptions of sexuality and contributed to issues I’ve experienced firsthand including matters of violence, community, isolation, self-worth and identity. I grew up Mormon and I am a…
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This concept began with the assertion that if queer women have always existed, where would they have likely found a safe space during the middle ages. Enter gay nuns. In this episode I tell the story of Mary Dispenza, a nun who realized she had suppressed not only a queer identity, but also childhood priest abuse when she was in her 40s. Now, identifying as a lesbian and an advocate for S.N.A.P., she is comfortable sharing her story. Music: Late Night with Seth Meyers Robert John - Home Fire Chad Crouch - Seafoam Chad Crouch - Lilac Spectacular Sound Productions - What Was that Spectacular Sound Productions Chad Crouch - Ginger Savfk - Eighty-Eight Pictures of the Floating World - Sour Grapes Meydan - Fae
It is commonly known that there are seven Bible verses that discuss homosexuality. In an episode-long interview with Bible expert, religious studies professor and author of Sexual Virtue, Richard McCarty, I get the full run down on each verse. After addressing the historical context and epistemology of each one, he essentially disproves the notion that the Bible denotes homosexuality as a sin! Music: Chad Crouch - Algorithms Ketsa - Green Man Robert John - Slinky Meydan - Fae
In this episode I narrate my experience growing up in the Mormon religion while suppressing a queer identity. I layer in interviews with my family, friends, and a fellow LDS queer to intimately showcase the struggles and triumphs that accompany coming out. I end this episode by coming out to my dad and stepmom live. It is cathartic and a doozy. Music: Meydan - Fae Chad Crouch - Lilac Chad Crouch - Ginger Chad Crouch - Seafoam Robert John - Home Fire Robert John - Slinky Pictures of the Floating World - Sour Grapes Spectacular Sound Productions - What Was that Spectacular Sound Productions