Podcasts about faithfullylgbt

This week I decided to share an excerpt from my novel THEY, a biblical tale of secret genders (Adelaide Books – New York & Lisbon). Although the novel was published in 2018, it has recently come to my attention because it has been seriously harassed online by white supremacists who have harassed me with a barrage of homophobia, antisemitism, and the threat of book burnings. As a practicing Buddhist, I do believe in having compassion for everyone and I do, including for the harassers. Because of them, I have decided to revisit this novel and for that I am thankful. These few paragraphs I am bringing you are from Book Two, Chapter Thirteen of THEY, a biblical tale of secret genders where my main character, Tamar, is reborn in the womb of the Mother, with her twin brother Yeshua.read more on my author blog: Compassion for the harassers—revisiting THEY, a biblical tale of secret genders #FaithfullyLGBT #amreading | Janet Mason, author

As a result of the ongoing harassment of my novel THEY, a biblical tale of secret genders, I have decided to bring you excerpts of THEY on a regular basis. Thinking about the psyche of the harasser, brought to mind my late mother's saying: “ Twinkle Twinkle Little Star What You Say Is What You Are.”read more on my author blog: The Serpent — a reading from THEY and some thoughts on hate — “twinkle, twinkle little star, what you say is what you are” #amreading #faithfullylgbt | Janet Mason, author

This morning, I participated in a Unitarian Universalist service on security, both inner and outer security. In my reflection, I lead a short Buddhist exercise on feeling more secure in side, how my Buddhist skills helped me handle the harassment of my novel THEY, a biblical tale of secret genders (Adelaide Books; New York & Lisbon; 2018), and how compassion is always the healthy choice.read more on my author blog: ”Yay Us!” — Compassion as inner security — a #UU take #amreading #Faithfullylgbt | Janet Mason, author

Read an excerpt from my novel Cinnamon, a dairy cow's (and her farmer's) path to freedom on my blog (or view the YouTube video (also on my blog) at: ”a rippling tradition” — CINNAMON and religion #FaithfullyLGBT #plantbased #amreading | Janet Mason, author

You can read this excerpt from my novel CINNAMON, a dairy cow's (and her farmer's) path to freedom on my blog or view the YouTube video (also on my blog) at: CINNAMON Chosen as one of top LGBTQ Christian Books of the year—#amreading #faithfullylgbt | Janet Mason, author

This piece, inspired by the Gospel of Mary Magdalene is written about on my author blog at: History Revealed: Gospel according to Mary — #amreading #FaithfullyLGBT #TheGnosticGospels | Janet Mason, author (wordpress.com)

I was pleasantly surprised when I watched this short video from Impact Video Ministries! In this response video, I dive a bit deeper into some important nuances and further talk about how Christians should love the LGBTQ+ community. Join us weekly as we strive help people embrace God's standard for sexuality! Other ways to listen:https://linktr.ee/calibrateconversations#ImpactVideoMinistries #LGBTQ #Christianity

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://tealeavesamemoir.wordpress.com/2023/03/11/the-unicorn-the-mystery-featured-in-the-sapphic-book-bingo-amreading-faithfullylgbt-lesbiannuns/

In today's episode, Tyler Chernesky, a gay Christian, shares about their story of being rejected by, leaving, and coming back to the church. To submit your own questions for our panel & see what other questions we've answered, visit www.loveboldly.net/askingforafriend

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://tealeavesamemoir.wordpress.com/2022/12/25/loving-artemis-on-the-q-spirit-list-an-excerpt-with-the-saints-and-dropping-acid-amreading-merryxmas-faithfullylgbt/

In today's episode, Lyndon Parker (they/them), a transgender Christian, shares about their experience of gender dysphoria throughout their life and how their experience of gender has impacted how they identify and how they live & present in their daily life. To submit your own questions for our panel & see what other questions we've answered, visit www.loveboldly.net/askingforafriend

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://tealeavesamemoir.wordpress.com/2022/12/04/the-sapphic-book-advent-calendar-taking-back-the-light-uu-amreading-faithfullylgbt/

Today's episode comes from our panelist Marissa Adams (she/her), an Intersex Christian and advocate. Intersex people and issues are often overlooked and misunderstood in church spaces, which can lead to Intersex people feeling isolated and forgotten. Marissa encourages pastors and leaders in churches to learn more about these topics and the unique challenges and joys that Intersex people, especially Christians, experience.For more Intersex resources, visit:interACT: Advocates for Intersex Youth | www.interactadvocates.orgInterConnect Support Group | www.interconnect.supportIntersex and Faith | www.intersexandfaith.orgTo submit your own questions for our panel & see what other questions we've answered, visit www.loveboldly.net/askingforafriend

Today's episode comes from John Backman (she/her). John, who also goes by Janelle, shares about why she believes names are important & why it's important to use the names that people prefer. For trans and gender non-conforming people, names are more than just a way to differentiate one person from another: they often reflect a deeper sense of who they are and the way they self-identify. Referring to someone by the name they prefer is a way to show that you care and respect that person's sense of identity.To submit your own questions for our panel & see what other questions we've answered, visit www.loveboldly.net/askingforafriend

Today's episode comes from Dr. Ben Huelskamp (he/they). As a gay Christian who is a part of progressive church spaces, Ben shares his thoughts about how those spaces can be welcoming & edifying for LGBTQIA+ Christians who hold a traditional sexual ethic.To submit your own questions for our panel & see what other questions we've answered, visit www.loveboldly.net/askingforafriend

In today's episode, Aaron Munson (he/him) shares about his experiences as a gay man who is married to a woman. Because of his uniques story & experiences, Aaron shares about why he does or does not use certain labels. While labels can be helpful for some LGBTQIA+ folks, sometimes the complexity of people's individual experiences means that typical labels don't always fit.To submit your own questions for our panel & see what other questions we've answered, visit www.loveboldly.net/askingforafriend

CONTENT WARNING: This episode includes brief discussion of abuse and suicide. Listener discretion is advised. Author Mitchell Kesller joins Jaye for a meaningful conversation about his debut book, Broke the Bread, Spilled the Tea. Broke the Bread, Spilled the Tea seeks to bridge the gap between Christian faith and LGBTQ+ identity, making the case that there is much more to faith in Christ than what is often preached on Sunday mornings. This fascinating, in-depth discussion touches on the harm done to the LGBTQ+ community by the American church, apologetics, the politicization of conservative Christianity, separation of church and state, the search for a deeper understanding of God and the Bible, and more. Order Broke the Bread, Spilled the Tea: Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Broke-Bread-Spilled-Mitchell-Kesller/dp/B09TRN7FRW?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=mitchellkesll-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=70bac9271ca75ad6c501cf2f4740d9fd&camp=1789&creative=9325 Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/broke-the-bread-spilled-the-tea-mitchell-kesller/1141116088?ean=9798985785401 Website: https://mitchellkesller.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/MitchellKesller/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MitchellKesller Twitter: https://twitter.com/mitchellkesller Twitter: http://twitter.com/potstirrercast IG: http://www.instagram.com/PotstirrerPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/potstirrerpodcast/ Website: http://PotstirrerPodcast.com Music: Potstirrer Podcast Theme composed by Jon Biegen from Stranger Still http://strangerstillshow.com/

Today's episode comes from our panelist Liz Munson (she/her). Liz, a parent herself, shares about how she would approach talking to your child about topics like sexuality & gender identity. To submit your own questions for our panel & see what other questions we've answered, visit www.loveboldly.net/askingforafriend

In today's episode, our panelist Kelly Crouch (they/them) encourages those who care for & interact with children and young people to allow experimentation with different expressions of gender identity & sexuality. Kelly shares about their own personal experiences growing up in an environment that didn't allow for much diversity of expression and the difficulties that produced in their life as a young person and now as an adult.To submit your own questions for our panel & see what other questions we've answered, visit www.loveboldly.net/askingforafriend

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://tealeavesamemoir.wordpress.com/2022/09/11/loving-artemis-chosen-as-one-of-the-top-lgbtq-christian-books-amreading-faithfullylgbt/

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://tealeavesamemoir.wordpress.com/2022/08/14/the-unicorn-the-mystery-in-review-faithfullylgbt-amreading/

Today's episode comes from our panelist Kelly Crouch (they/them), a bisexual and genderqueer Christian. Kelly shares about how they would recommend responding when a child or someone else is curious about a person's gender, in a way that helps that person consider their own ideas about what it means to be a certain gender.To submit your own questions for our panel & see what other questions we've answered, visit www.loveboldly.net/askingforafriend

21% of Gen Z identifies as LGBT according to a 2022 Gallup Poll. Both parents and churches are failing to keep them safe. Research tells us there are surprisingly large benefits to health and wellbeing associated with church attendance. Unfortunately, there is a dark side to religion, particularly for some young Christians and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. This episode is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/I8oHv9tNAM4 References and URLs 21% of Gen Z identifies as LGBT according to a 2022 Gallup Poll: https://news.gallup.com/poll/389792/lgbt-identification-ticks-up.aspx “Homosexual acts are intrinsically disordered" Catechism of the Catholic Church: http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/para/2357.htm Franklin Graham quote: https://christiansforsocialaction.org/resource/what-are-christians-to-do-with-those-pesky-gay-children/ The benefits of church attendance for women (Harvard study): https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/2521827 https://ifstudies.org/blog/religious-service-attendance-marriage-and-health/ Benefits of church attendance for young adults (2ndHarvard study): http://tiny.cc/Harvardstudy1 https://academic.oup.com/aje/article/187/11/2355/5094534 The association of religiosity and suicide in queer youth: http://tiny.cc/Queersuicide http://www.ajpmonline.org/article/S0749-3797(18)30050-3/fulltext Falling church attendance – Barna Group research: http://www.barna.com/research/changing-state-of-the-church/ Falling church attendance – Pew research: http://www.pewforum.org/2019/10/17/in-u-s-decline-of-christianity-continues-at-rapid-pace/ Friendly and Welcoming Is Not Affirming: http://www.advocate.com/commentary/2018/4/03/difference-between-welcoming-church-and-affirming-one-huge Trans godparents forbidden in the Catholic Church: http://www.hrc.org/resources/stances-of-faiths-on-lgbt-issues-roman-catholic-church http://www.newwaysministry.org/2015/09/13/did-the-vatican-really-ban-transgender-godparents/ #churchtoo #affirmingchurch #gaychristian #FaithfullyLGBT #gay #LGBT

21% of Gen Z identifies as LGBT according to a 2022 Gallup Poll. Both parents and churches are failing to keep them safe. Research tells us there are surprisingly large benefits to health and wellbeing associated with church attendance. Unfortunately, there is a dark side to religion, particularly for some young Christians and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. This episode is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/I8oHv9tNAM4 References and URLs 21% of Gen Z identifies as LGBT according to a 2022 Gallup Poll: https://news.gallup.com/poll/389792/lgbt-identification-ticks-up.aspx “Homosexual acts are intrinsically disordered" Catechism of the Catholic Church: http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/para/2357.htm Franklin Graham quote: https://christiansforsocialaction.org/resource/what-are-christians-to-do-with-those-pesky-gay-children/ The benefits of church attendance for women (Harvard study): https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/2521827 https://ifstudies.org/blog/religious-service-attendance-marriage-and-health/ Benefits of church attendance for young adults (2ndHarvard study): http://tiny.cc/Harvardstudy1 https://academic.oup.com/aje/article/187/11/2355/5094534 The association of religiosity and suicide in queer youth: http://tiny.cc/Queersuicide http://www.ajpmonline.org/article/S0749-3797(18)30050-3/fulltext Falling church attendance – Barna Group research: http://www.barna.com/research/changing-state-of-the-church/ Falling church attendance – Pew research: http://www.pewforum.org/2019/10/17/in-u-s-decline-of-christianity-continues-at-rapid-pace/ Friendly and Welcoming Is Not Affirming: http://www.advocate.com/commentary/2018/4/03/difference-between-welcoming-church-and-affirming-one-huge Trans godparents forbidden in the Catholic Church: http://www.hrc.org/resources/stances-of-faiths-on-lgbt-issues-roman-catholic-church http://www.newwaysministry.org/2015/09/13/did-the-vatican-really-ban-transgender-godparents/ #churchtoo #affirmingchurch #gaychristian #FaithfullyLGBT #gay #LGBT

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://tealeavesamemoir.wordpress.com/2022/04/10/a-rippling-tradition-a-new-novel-excerpt-govegan-faithfullylgbt-uu/

In this famous—but often misinterpreted—story we see God emphasizing that the Gospel message is inclusive and open to all. And that the kingdom of heaven does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender or sexual orientation. From the Book of Acts, chapter 8 verses 26 to 40. References and URLs: Quotes from Janet Edmonds: https://serendipitydodah.wordpress.com/2017/02/27/the-clobber-verses Quote from Rev. Jeff Miner and John Tyler Connoley in The Children Are Free: Reexamining the Biblical Evidence on Same-sex Relationships: https://books.google.com/books?id=c3uCTACZ46sC&pg=PA42 See the last full paragraph on page 42, then read the surrounding pages Additional Reverend Jeff Miner resources: www.wouldjesusdiscriminate.org/biblical_evidence/born_gay and books: www.amazon.com/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3ARev.+Jeff+Miner Recent article from InMenlo on the origins of this series: https://inmenlo.com/2022/01/31/elton-sherwin-offers-podcasts-on-the-bible-and-the-lgbtqia-community-here-he-explains-why/ For more from my research about eunuchs in antiquity, see the notes in episode 6. #biblestudy #affirming #affirmingchurch #gaychristian #FaithfullyLGBT #lgbtchristian #christianparenting #progressivechristian #Christian #bible #affirmingyouthministries #queerallies #queerchristian #affirmingchristian #lgbtchristian

We continue our LGBTQIA+ positive and affirming look at the Bible. In this episode we look at same-sex marriage and gender-neutral pronouns in light of Paul's writings (in Galatians 3.28 and 1 Corinthians 7.8). Having authored three of the infamous clobber verses, the apostle Paul is generally considered hostile to the LGBTQIA+ community. But in this episode, we see one of the most controversial of the biblical authors in a different light. We will examine Paul's clobber verses in a future episode Poem: Would the Apostle Paul Approve of Gay Marriage? Would the apostle Paul approve of gay marriage? I think you would. On most topics involving women sex or marriage. Paul's writings are a bit confusing. In several instances, his meaning is obscured. The exact translation of old Greek words lost to antiquity. And in at least one instance, he seems to have made up a word. Nevertheless: Paul—who never married—has become the Bible's authority on marriage. And on the topic of marriage. Paul's clearest easiest to understand guidance is in his first letter to the new believers in the Greek city of Corinth “Now to the unmarried and the widows I say it is good for them to stay unmarried as I do, but if they cannot control themselves, they should marry For it is better to marry than to burn with passion.” 1 Corinthians 7: 8-9. Doesn't this perfectly describe some gay couples? “…If they cannot control themselves, they should marry for it is better to marry than to burn with passion. I can see this becoming quite popular in gay weddings. Jonathan, and David, stand here today, obedient to the Apostle Paul, who said: It is good to stay unmarried. But if you cannot control yourselves, you should marry. So, today, we celebrate the uniting of Jonathan and David I look forward to the YouTube videos of weddings using this scripture. And I will celebrate the day when all churches will heed Paul's words and marry couples regardless of their sexual orientation or gender Postscript: One of my early reviewers noted that some believe Paul may, at one time, have been married. I had never heard this. You can read about this controversy at: https://www.gotquestions.org/apostle-Paul-married.html #BibleStudy #affirmingchurch #gaychristian #lgbtpride #FaithfullyLGBT #affirming #lgbtchristian #pride #dobetteryounglife

What did Jesus mean when he said, “Some are born eunuchs? Is this common translation (of Matthew 19.11-12) correct? Homework Assignment from Episode 6 Who do you think Jesus is talking about in each of the three types of sexual minorities in Matthew 19: 11-12? Answers 1. “Those who have been so FROM BIRTH.” · Narrowest plausible answers: G or gay men; or Men who do not lie with women; or queer men. · Broadest plausible answers: LGBTQIA+; or sexual and gender minorities; or those born sexually different; or queer people. · Incorrect: Only those born without testicles. Jesus is saying SOME sexual minorities are formed in their mother's wombs for something OTHER THAN a traditional, husband-wife marriage with traditional gender roles. 2. “Those who have been made so BY OTHERS” · Narrowest plausible answer: men who have been castrated by others. · Broadest plausible answers: LGBTQIA+; sexual and gender minorities; those born sexually different; or queer people. Jesus is saying SOME are sexual minorities for love. And, SOME are sexual minorities because of the influence of others (parents, friends, lovers, etc.) 3. “Those who have made themselves so FOR THE SAKE OF THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN” · Narrowest plausible answer: men who are celibate for life for spiritual reasons, e.g., Roman catholic priests. · Broadest plausible answer: all people who choose celibacy, even for one night when to have sex would be adulterous, or deceitful, or dishonest, etc. Jesus is saying there are times in everyone's life when celibacy is the God-honoring way to live: It can be for one night; It can be for a season of life; and for a few, for a lifetime. Greek-English Translation · https://biblehub.com/greek/2135.htm · https://biblehub.com/psb/matthew/19.htm References and URLs: Reverend Jeff Miner quotes: www.wouldjesusdiscriminate.org/biblical_evidence/born_gay and books: www.amazon.com/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3ARev.+Jeff+Miner Janet Edmonds quotes: https://serendipitydodah.wordpress.com/2017/02/27/the-clobber-verses For more from my research about eunuchs in antiquity, see the notes in episode 6. Quotes voiced by Speechelo #affirmingchurch #gaychristian #lgbtpride #FaithfullyLGBT #affirming #lgbtchristian #pride #biblestudy #dobetteryounglife

In this famous—but often misinterpreted—story we see God emphasizing that the Gospel message is inclusive and open to all. And that the kingdom of heaven does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender or sexual orientation. From the Book of Acts, chapter 8 verses 26 to 40. References and URLs: Quotes from Janet Edmonds: https://serendipitydodah.wordpress.com/2017/02/27/the-clobber-verses Quote from Rev. Jeff Miner and John Tyler Connoley in The Children Are Free: Reexamining the Biblical Evidence on Same-sex Relationships: https://books.google.com/books?id=c3uCTACZ46sC&pg=PA42 See the last full paragraph on page 42, then read the surrounding pages Additional Reverend Jeff Miner resources: www.wouldjesusdiscriminate.org/biblical_evidence/born_gay and books: www.amazon.com/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3ARev.+Jeff+Miner Recent article from InMenlo on the origins of this series: https://inmenlo.com/2022/01/31/elton-sherwin-offers-podcasts-on-the-bible-and-the-lgbtqia-community-here-he-explains-why/ For more from my research about eunuchs in antiquity, see the notes in episode 6. #affirmingchurch #gaychristian #lgbtpride #FaithfullyLGBT #affirming #lgbtchristian #gay #LGBT #pride #biblestudy #dobetteryounglife #EltonsPodcasts #gaychristian #queerchristian #affirming #queerparenting #christianparenting #queerkids #queerteen #queerteens #transchristian #lgbtchristian #affirmingchristian #lgbtpride #pride #trans #Lgbt #gay #ally #allies #affirmingchurch #FaithfullyLGBT #queerallies #Christian #belovedarise #queer #lgbtyouth #queerpride #lgbtqpride #progressivechristian #lgbtqteens #lesbian #comingout #youth #jesus #god #qeerpride #religioustrauma #progressivechristianity #exchristian #exmormon

We continue our LGBTQIA+ positive and affirming look at the Bible. In this episode we look at same-sex marriage and gender-neutral pronouns in light of Paul's writings (in Galatians 3.28 and 1 Corinthians 7.8). Having authored three of the infamous clobber verses, the apostle Paul is generally considered hostile to the LGBTQIA+ community. But in this episode, we see one of the most controversial of the biblical authors in a different light. We will examine Paul's clobber verses in a future episode Poem: Would the Apostle Paul Approve of Gay Marriage? Would the apostle Paul approve of gay marriage? I think you would. On most topics involving women sex or marriage. Paul's writings are a bit confusing. In several instances, his meaning is obscured. The exact translation of old Greek words lost to antiquity. And in at least one instance, he seems to have made up a word. Nevertheless: Paul—who never married—has become the Bible's authority on marriage. And on the topic of marriage. Paul's clearest easiest to understand guidance is in his first letter to the new believers in the Greek city of Corinth “Now to the unmarried and the widows I say it is good for them to stay unmarried as I do, but if they cannot control themselves, they should marry For it is better to marry than to burn with passion.” 1 Corinthians 7: 8-9. Doesn't this perfectly describe some gay couples? “…If they cannot control themselves, they should marry for it is better to marry than to burn with passion. I can see this becoming quite popular in gay weddings. Jonathan, and David, stand here today, obedient to the Apostle Paul, who said: It is good to stay unmarried. But if you cannot control yourselves, you should marry. So, today, we celebrate the uniting of Jonathan and David I look forward to the YouTube videos of weddings using this scripture. And I will celebrate the day when all churches will heed Paul's words and marry couples regardless of their sexual orientation or gender Postscript: One of my early reviewers noted that some believe Paul may, at one time, have been married. I had never heard this. You can read about this controversy at: https://www.gotquestions.org/apostle-Paul-married.html #BibleStudy #affirmingchurch #gaychristian #lgbtpride #FaithfullyLGBT #affirming #lgbtchristian #pride #dobetteryounglife

Today, we look at Jesus own words on the topic of sexual and gender minorities. Who are the three types of sexual minorities Jesus is talking about in Matthew 19: 11-12? 1. “Those who have been so FROM BIRTH.” 2. “Those who have been made so BY OTHERS” 3. “Those who have made themselves so FOR THE SAKE OF THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN” For the “homework,” use whatever translation you are most comfortable with: · “Eunuch” or “sexually different.” · “Mother's womb” or “birth.” Match the letters LGBTQIA+ with the three sexual minorities Jesus calls out: 1. from BIRTH; 2. by OTHERS; or 3. for the KINGDOM LGBTQIA+ brief definitions: https://lgbtqiainfo.weebly.com/acronym-letters-explained.html More detailed definitions: https://abbreviations.yourdictionary.com/what-does-lgbtqia-stand-for-full-acronym-explained.html You are answering the question: Who is Jesus talking about in each of these 3 groups? · Some of Jesus categories may map to multiple letters. · And some letters may be used more than once. · You may also use terms not normally associated with the LGBTQIA+ community. For example, “castrated men” or “infertile men.” References and URLs: Janet Edmonds quotes: https://serendipitydodah.wordpress.com/2017/02/27/the-clobber-verses From my research about eunuchs in antiquity: 1. www.gaychristian101.com/eunuchs-are-gay.html 2. www.thoughtco.com/eunuchs-in-the-roman-empire-121003 3. http://epistle.us/hbarticles/eunuchs1.html 4. http://epistle.us/hbarticles/eunuchs2.html 5. http://theologyattheedge.co.uk/tears-in-god-s-wineskin/31-tigw-part-1-eunuchs-eunuchs-in-the-old-testament 6. http://theologyattheedge.co.uk/tears-in-god-s-wineskin (see bottom 4 references) 7. https://facultystaff.richmond.edu/~wstevens/riseofeunuchs.pdf see page 497. 8. https://books.google.com/books?id=tlvMHa6qKloC&pg=PA219&lpg=PA219&dq=Spadones Quotes voiced by Speechelo #Biblestudy #Christian #gaychristian #lgbtpride #Jesus #Christ #Affirming #lgbtchristian #Bible #QueerYouthOfaith #affirmingchurch #FaithfullyLGBT #queerallies #progressivechristian #affirmingchristian #trans #Lgbt #gay #Homosexual #Homosexuality

What did Jesus mean when he said, “Some are born eunuchs? Is this common translation (of Matthew 19.11-12) correct? Homework Assignment from Episode 6 Who do you think Jesus is talking about in each of the three types of sexual minorities in Matthew 19: 11-12? Answers 1. “Those who have been so FROM BIRTH.” · Narrowest plausible answers: G or gay men; or Men who do not lie with women; or queer men. · Broadest plausible answers: LGBTQIA+; or sexual and gender minorities; or those born sexually different; or queer people. · Incorrect: Only those born without testicles. Jesus is saying SOME sexual minorities are formed in their mother's wombs for something OTHER THAN a traditional, husband-wife marriage with traditional gender roles. 2. “Those who have been made so BY OTHERS” · Narrowest plausible answer: men who have been castrated by others. · Broadest plausible answers: LGBTQIA+; sexual and gender minorities; those born sexually different; or queer people. Jesus is saying SOME are sexual minorities for love. And, SOME are sexual minorities because of the influence of others (parents, friends, lovers, etc.) 3. “Those who have made themselves so FOR THE SAKE OF THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN” · Narrowest plausible answer: men who are celibate for life for spiritual reasons, e.g., Roman catholic priests. · Broadest plausible answer: all people who choose celibacy, even for one night when to have sex would be adulterous, or deceitful, or dishonest, etc. Jesus is saying there are times in everyone's life when celibacy is the God-honoring way to live: It can be for one night; It can be for a season of life; and for a few, for a lifetime. Greek-English Translation · https://biblehub.com/greek/2135.htm · https://biblehub.com/psb/matthew/19.htm References and URLs: Reverend Jeff Miner quotes: www.wouldjesusdiscriminate.org/biblical_evidence/born_gay and books: www.amazon.com/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3ARev.+Jeff+Miner Janet Edmonds quotes: https://serendipitydodah.wordpress.com/2017/02/27/the-clobber-verses For more from my research about eunuchs in antiquity, see the notes in episode 6. Quotes voiced by Speechelo #affirmingchurch #gaychristian #lgbtpride #FaithfullyLGBT #affirming #lgbtchristian #pride #biblestudy #dobetteryounglife

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://tealeavesamemoir.wordpress.com/2021/12/12/joy-to-the-universe-a-uu-buddhist-take-amreading-faithfullylgbt/

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://tealeavesamemoir.wordpress.com/2021/07/11/being-a-better-person-and-the-gospel-according-to-mary-amreading-faithfullylgbt/

Today, we look at Jesus own words on the topic of sexual and gender minorities. Who are the three types of sexual minorities Jesus is talking about in Matthew 19:11-12? 1. “Those who have been so FROM BIRTH.” 2. “Those who have been made so BY OTHERS” 3. “Those who have made themselves so FOR THE SAKE OF THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN” For the “homework,” use whatever translation you are most comfortable with: · “Eunuch” or “sexually different.” · “Mother's womb” or “birth.” Match the letters LGBTQIA+ with the three sexual minorities Jesus calls out: 1. from BIRTH; 2. by OTHERS; or 3. for the KINGDOM LGBTQIA+ brief definitions: https://lgbtqiainfo.weebly.com/acronym-letters-explained.html More detailed definitions: https://abbreviations.yourdictionary.com/what-does-lgbtqia-stand-for-full-acronym-explained.html You are answering the question: Who is Jesus talking about in each of these 3 groups? · Some of Jesus categories may map to multiple letters. · And some letters may be used more than once. · You may also use terms not normally associated with the LGBTQIA+ community. For example, “castrated men” or “infertile men.” References and URLs: Janet Edmonds quotes: https://serendipitydodah.wordpress.com/2017/02/27/the-clobber-verses From my research about eunuchs in antiquity: 1. www.gaychristian101.com/eunuchs-are-gay.html 2. www.thoughtco.com/eunuchs-in-the-roman-empire-121003 3. http://epistle.us/hbarticles/eunuchs1.html 4. http://epistle.us/hbarticles/eunuchs2.html 5. http://theologyattheedge.co.uk/tears-in-god-s-wineskin/31-tigw-part-1-eunuchs-eunuchs-in-the-old-testament 6. http://theologyattheedge.co.uk/tears-in-god-s-wineskin (see bottom 4 references) 7. https://facultystaff.richmond.edu/~wstevens/riseofeunuchs.pdf see page 497. 8. https://books.google.com/books?id=tlvMHa6qKloC&pg=PA219&lpg=PA219&dq=Spadones Quotes voiced by Speechelo #Biblestudy #Christian #gaychristian #lgbtpride #Jesus #Christ #Affirming #lgbtchristian #Bible #QueerYouthOfaith #affirmingchurch #FaithfullyLGBT #queerallies #progressivechristian #affirmingchristian #trans #Lgbt #gay #Homosexual #Homosexuality

In honor of Intersex Awareness Day on October 26th, we have a special intersex edition of #AskingForAFriend! Our panelist Marissa Adams, an intersex Christian, shares about some of the terminology related to intersex identities and how the understanding of those terms has changed over the years.For more Intersex resources, visit: interACT: Advocates for Intersex Youth | www.interactadvocates.orgInterConnect Support Group | www.interconnect.support Intersex and Faith | www.intersexandfaith.orgTo submit your own questions for our panel & see what other questions we've answered, visit www.loveboldly.net/askingforafriend

We continue examining the two "clobber verses" in the book of Leviticus with an affirming, LGBTQIA+ positive view of Bible scripture. These two “clobber verses” (Leviticus 18.22 and Leviticus 20.13) have given many Christians great heartache. Do they really condemn all male homosexuality? An older version of this episode is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/WSU-DOLNbmw References and URLs: 1. Janet Edmonds quotes and sources: http://tiny.cc/Janet1 And http://tiny.cc/Janet2 2. Dr. Ralph Blair quotes: https://ecinc.org/clobber-passages/leviticus-1822-2013/ Levitical clobber verses: 3. https://sophiedora.wordpress.com/2019/03/05/the-clobber-verses/#:~:text=Leviticus%2018:22 4. https://postbarthian.com/2017/10/11/clobber-verses-six-scriptures-cited-gays-lesbians-sex-relationships-lgbtq/#:~:text=Levitical%20Law%20says 5. https://www.religioustolerance.org/interpreting-Leviticus-18-22.htm 6. List of Levitical sins: https://hill-kleerup.org/blog/2012/06/13/76-things-banned-in-leviticus-and-their-penalties.html 7. https://www.religioustolerance.org/hombiblot.htm#:~:text=Leviticus%2018:22 8. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homosexuality_in_the_Hebrew_Bible#Leviticus_18_and_20 9. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bible_and_homosexuality#Leviticus_18_and_20 10. https://unclobber.mykajabi.com/unclobbering-leviticus#:~:text=Preview Travel safety for LQBTQIA+ individuals, families and employees: A. www.asherfergusson.com/lgbtq-travel-safety/ B. www.safehome.org/data/lgbtq-state-safety-rankings/ C. www.smartraveller.gov.au/before-you-go/who-you-are/LGBTI Quotes voiced by Speechelo #Biblestudy #Christian #gaychristian #lgbtpride #Affirming #lgbtchristian #Bible #QueerYouthOfaith #affirmingchurch #FaithfullyLGBT #queerallies #progressivechristian #affirmingchristian #trans #Lgbt #gay #Homosexual #Homosexuality

These two "clobber verses" in the book of Leviticus are among the Bibles most challenging scriptures. Join us as we continue with an affirming, LGBTQIA+ positive view of the Bible. Today: Leviticus 18 verse 22 and Leviticus 20 verse 13. An older version of this episode is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/PrjcJpHK1yg (although the audio is not quite as good as the podcast) References and URLs: Levitical clobber verses: 1. https://ecinc.org/clobber-passages/leviticus-1822-2013/ 2. https://sophiedora.wordpress.com/2019/03/05/the-clobber-verses/#:~:text=Leviticus%2018:22 3. https://postbarthian.com/2017/10/11/clobber-verses-six-scriptures-cited-gays-lesbians-sex-relationships-lgbtq/#:~:text=Levitical%20Law%20says 4. https://serendipitydodah.wordpress.com/2017/02/27/the-clobber-verses/#:~:text=Leviticus 5. https://www.religioustolerance.org/interpreting-Leviticus-18-22.htm 6. List of Levitical sins: https://hill-kleerup.org/blog/2012/06/13/76-things-banned-in-leviticus-and-their-penalties.html 7. https://www.religioustolerance.org/hombiblot.htm#:~:text=Leviticus%2018:22 8. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homosexuality_in_the_Hebrew_Bible#Leviticus_18_and_20 9. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bible_and_homosexuality#Leviticus_18_and_20 10. https://unclobber.mykajabi.com/unclobbering-leviticus#:~:text=Preview Travel safety for LQBTQIA+ individuals, families and employees: A. www.asherfergusson.com/lgbtq-travel-safety/ B. www.safehome.org/data/lgbtq-state-safety-rankings/ C. www.smartraveller.gov.au/before-you-go/who-you-are/LGBTI Quotes voiced by Speechelo #Biblestudy #Christian #gaychristian #lgbtpride #Affirming #lgbtchristian #Bible #QueerYouthOfaith #affirmingchurch #FaithfullyLGBT #queerallies #progressivechristian #affirmingchristian #trans #Lgbt #gay #Homosexual #Homosexuality

What is this story actually about? Gay men or…? The Prophet Ezekiel explains Genesis 19, the first of the “clobber verses.” This episode is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ySuB631FzQA (although the audio is not quite as good as the podcast) References and URLs for this podcast on Sodom and Gomorrah: 1. https://postbarthian.com/2017/10/11/clobber-verses-six-scriptures-cited-gays-lesbians-sex-relationships-lgbtq/ 2. https://c-ucc.org/open-and-affirming-part-3-sodom-and-gomorrah-is-not-about-homosexuality 3. http://queergrace.com/sodom/ 4. www.westarinstitute.org/blog/sodom-and-gomorrah-how-the-classical-interpretation-gets-it-wrong/ 5. www.gaychurch.org/homosexuality-and-the-bible/the-bible-christianity-and-homosexuality/ 6. https://serendipitydodah.wordpress.com/2017/02/27/the-clobber-verses/ 7. https://unclobber.mykajabi.com/unclobbering-genesis #:~:text=Preview 8. https://medium.com/@adamnicholasphillips/the-bible-does-not-condemn-homosexuality-seriously-it-doesn-t-13ae949d6619 9. https://ecinc.org/clobber-passages/genesis-19-cf-1820/ #Sodom #Gomorrah #gaypositive #biblestudy #affirming #affirmingchurch #gaychristian #FaithfullyLGBT #lgbtchristian #christianparenting #progressivechristian #Christian #bible #affirmingyouthministries #queerallies #queerchristian #affirmingchristian #lgbtchristian

This dark story of sexual violence has been twisted to blame gay men… Yet it has nothing to do with consensual same-sex relationships. Spanning three chapters in the Book of Judges, the Murder of the Levite's Concubine foreshadows the treatment of minorities around the world. This episode is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/TNFQpguSvb0 (although the audio is not quite as good as the podcast). References and URLs for this podcast on The Murder of the Levite's Concubine: 1. https://whosoever.org/the-bible-and-homosexuality-judges-19/ 2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Levite%27s_concubine 3. https://sophiedora.wordpress.com/2019/03/05/the-clobber-verses/ 4. https://serendipitydodah.wordpress.com/2017/02/27/the-clobber-verses/ 5. https://jwa.org/encyclopedia/article/concubine-of-levite-bible 6. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/030908929502006705?journalCode=jota 7. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rape_in_the_Hebrew_Bible #Judges #Biblestudy #Christian #gaychristian #lgbtpride #Homosexual #Homosexuality#Affirming #lgbtchristian #Churchtoo #Rapeculture #Sexualassault #Sexualviolence #Bible #QueerYouthOfaith #affirmingchurch #FaithfullyLGBT #queerallies #progressivechristian #affirmingchristian #trans #Lgbt #gay

Teaser for Episode 1: Sodom and Gomorrah No story has had a greater influence on the Christian condemnation of the LGBTQ+ community than the story of Sodom and Gomorrah. Told at the beginning of the Bible in Genesis 19 (GN 19: 1-29) the story has little to do with homosexuality and nothing to do with consensual sex. We examine what the prophet Ezekiel says (EZ 16:49) and the scholar Derrick Sherwin Bailey, in his classic book “Homosexuality and the Western Christian Tradition” where he says: There is not the least reason to believe, as a matter of either historical fact or of revealed truth, that the city of Sodom and its neighbors were destroyed because of their homosexual practices.” This series is also available on: · Apple: http://tiny.cc/BiblePrideApple · Spotify: http://tiny.cc/BiblePrideSpotify · Google Podcasts: http://tiny.cc/BiblePrideGoogle · Breaker: http://tiny.cc/BiblePrideBreaker · RadioPublic: http://tiny.cc/BiblePrideRP · Castbox: http://tiny.cc/BiblePrideCastbox · PocketCasts: https://pca.st/4asnt26h References and URLs for this podcast on Sodom and Gomorrah: 1. https://postbarthian.com/2017/10/11/clobber-verses-six-scriptures-cited-gays-lesbians-sex-relationships-lgbtq/ 2. https://c-ucc.org/open-and-affirming-part-3-sodom-and-gomorrah-is-not-about-homosexuality 3. http://queergrace.com/sodom/ 4. https://www.westarinstitute.org/blog/sodom-and-gomorrah-how-the-classical-interpretation-gets-it-wrong/ 5. https://www.gaychurch.org/homosexuality-and-the-bible/the-bible-christianity-and-homosexuality/ 6. https://serendipitydodah.wordpress.com/2017/02/27/the-clobber-verses/ 7. https://unclobber.mykajabi.com/unclobbering-genesis 8. https://medium.com/@adamnicholasphillips/the-bible-does-not-condemn-homosexuality-seriously-it-doesn-t-13ae949d6619 9. https://ecinc.org/clobber-passages/genesis-19-cf-1820/ #affirmingchurch #gaychristian #lgbtpride #FaithfullyLGBT #affirming #lgbtchristian #pride #BiblePride #churchtoo #biblestudy #lgbt #gaypride

In this series we will talk about the teaching of sexual purity. How many churches are teaching young Christians—straight and queer—non-Biblical rules that few can follow. And the guilt, shame and poor decisions that follow. We will also address the “clobber verses” conservative churches incorrectly use to condemn same-sex couples. And we will discuss the many affirming verses in scripture God uses to bless sexual and gender minorities. References and URLs: The risks for LGBTQIA Youth attending non-affirming churches: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/queer-youth-religion-suicide-study_n_5ad4f7b3e4b077c89ceb9774 The Difference Between a Welcoming Church and an Affirming One Is Huge https://www.advocate.com/commentary/2018/4/03/difference-between-welcoming-church-and-affirming-one-huge Preview of this series: https://sophiedora.wordpress.com/2019/03/05/the-clobber-verses/ #affirming #gaychristian #lgbtchristian #pride #christianparenting #Christian #biblestudy #parenting #affirmingchurch #FaithfullyLGBT #queer #lgbtyouth #queerchristian #affirmingchristian #transchristian #lgbtchristian #affirmingchristian #pride #trans #Lgbt #gay #ally

We continue examining the two "clobber verses" in the book of Leviticus with an affirming, LGBTQIA+ positive view of Bible scripture. These two “clobber verses” (Leviticus 18.22 and Leviticus 20.13) have given many Christians great heartache. Do they really condemn all male homosexuality? An older version of this episode is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/WSU-DOLNbmw References and URLs: 1. Janet Edmonds quotes and sources: http://tiny.cc/Janet1 and http://tiny.cc/Janet2 2. Dr. Ralph Blair quotes: https://ecinc.org/clobber-passages/leviticus-1822-2013/ Levitical clobber verses: 3. https://sophiedora.wordpress.com/2019/03/05/the-clobber-verses/#:~:text=Leviticus%2018:22 4. https://postbarthian.com/2017/10/11/clobber-verses-six-scriptures-cited-gays-lesbians-sex-relationships-lgbtq/#:~:text=Levitical%20Law%20says 5. https://www.religioustolerance.org/interpreting-Leviticus-18-22.htm 6. List of Levitical sins: https://hill-kleerup.org/blog/2012/06/13/76-things-banned-in-leviticus-and-their-penalties.html 7. https://www.religioustolerance.org/hombiblot.htm#:~:text=Leviticus%2018:22 8. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homosexuality_in_the_Hebrew_Bible#Leviticus_18_and_20 9. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bible_and_homosexuality#Leviticus_18_and_20 10. https://unclobber.mykajabi.com/unclobbering-leviticus#:~:text=Preview Travel safety for LQBTQIA+ individuals, families and employees: A. www.asherfergusson.com/lgbtq-travel-safety/ B. www.safehome.org/data/lgbtq-state-safety-rankings/ C. www.smartraveller.gov.au/before-you-go/who-you-are/LGBTI Quotes voiced by Speechelo #Biblestudy #Christian #gaychristian #lgbtpride #Affirming #lgbtchristian #Bible #QueerYouthOfaith #affirmingchurch #FaithfullyLGBT #queerallies #progressivechristian #affirmingchristian #trans #Lgbt #gay #Homosexual #Homosexuality

On the next State of Belief Radio, The new Supreme Court session begins. Attorney and activist Rabbi Jay Michaelson will weigh in on what we need to watch for. Also, marking National Coming Out Day with Interfaith Alliance and the #FaithfullyLGBT campaign. I'll talk to the Alliance's Maureen O'Leary. And a victory in court for a nonprofit Muslim cemetery long blocked by a Virginia county. Muslim Advocates' attorney Stephanie Correa will be here. Be sure to visit us at stateofbelief.com - and be sure to tune in, for religion and radio done differently!

On Monday, October 4th, the Supreme Court officially began its new term. This year's docket could fundamentally change how accessible reproductive health care is, how accessible guns are, as well as campaign finance, religion in public life, and so much more. This week on State of Belief, Interfaith Alliance’s weekly radio show and podcast, we […]

In honor of Celebrate Bisexuality Day on September 23rd, this week's episode comes from Stephen Crouch (they/them), a bisexual & genderqueer Christian. In the conservative church, there can oftentimes be assumptions that are made about Christians, especially those who identify as LGBTQ+, who hold a progressive sexual ethic. Stephen shares about a few of those assumptions and why they hope those narratives will change. To submit your own questions for our panel & see what other questions we've answered, visit www.loveboldly.net/askingforafriend

In this week's episode, our panelist Greg Coles, a gay celibate Christian, shares about the parts of celibacy he finds most rewarding. Greg's experiences & wisdom help us to see the beauty that can be found in a way of life that is often misunderstood, both inside and outside of the church. To submit your own questions for our panel & see what other questions we've answered, visit www.loveboldly.net/askingforafriend

These two "clobber verses" in the book of Leviticus are among the Bibles most challenging scriptures. Join us as we continue with an affirming, LGBTQIA+ positive view of the Bible. Today: Leviticus 18 verse 22 and Leviticus 20 verse 13. An older version of this episode is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/PrjcJpHK1yg (although the audio is not quite as good as the podcast) References and URLs: Levitical clobber verses: 1. https://ecinc.org/clobber-passages/leviticus-1822-2013/ 2. https://sophiedora.wordpress.com/2019/03/05/the-clobber-verses/#:~:text=Leviticus%2018:22 3. https://postbarthian.com/2017/10/11/clobber-verses-six-scriptures-cited-gays-lesbians-sex-relationships-lgbtq/#:~:text=Levitical%20Law%20says 4. https://serendipitydodah.wordpress.com/2017/02/27/the-clobber-verses/#:~:text=Leviticus 5. https://www.religioustolerance.org/interpreting-Leviticus-18-22.htm 6. List of Levitical sins: https://hill-kleerup.org/blog/2012/06/13/76-things-banned-in-leviticus-and-their-penalties.html 7. https://www.religioustolerance.org/hombiblot.htm#:~:text=Leviticus%2018:22 8. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homosexuality_in_the_Hebrew_Bible#Leviticus_18_and_20 9. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bible_and_homosexuality#Leviticus_18_and_20 10. https://unclobber.mykajabi.com/unclobbering-leviticus#:~:text=Preview Travel safety for LQBTQIA+ individuals, families and employees: A. www.asherfergusson.com/lgbtq-travel-safety/ B. www.safehome.org/data/lgbtq-state-safety-rankings/ C. www.smartraveller.gov.au/before-you-go/who-you-are/LGBTIQuotes voiced by Speechelo #Biblestudy #Christian #gaychristian #lgbtpride #Affirming #lgbtchristian #Bible #QueerYouthOfaith #affirmingchurch #FaithfullyLGBT #queerallies #progressivechristian #affirmingchristian #trans #Lgbt #gay #Homosexual #Homosexuality

This dark story of sexual violence has been twisted to blame gay men… Yet it has nothing to do with consensual same-sex relationships. Spanning three chapters in the Book of Judges, the Murder of the Levite's Concubine foreshadows the treatment of minorities around the world. This episode is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/TNFQpguSvb0 (although the audio is not quite as good as the podcast). References and URLs for this podcast on The Murder of the Levite's Concubine: 1. https://whosoever.org/the-bible-and-homosexuality-judges-19/ 2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Levite%27s_concubine 3. https://sophiedora.wordpress.com/2019/03/05/the-clobber-verses/ 4. https://serendipitydodah.wordpress.com/2017/02/27/the-clobber-verses/ 5. https://jwa.org/encyclopedia/article/concubine-of-levite-bible 6. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/030908929502006705?journalCode=jota 7. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rape_in_the_Hebrew_Bible #Judges #Biblestudy #Christian #gaychristian #lgbtpride #Homosexual #Homosexuality#Affirming #lgbtchristian #Churchtoo #Rapeculture #Sexualassault #Sexualviolence #Bible #QueerYouthOfaith #affirmingchurch #FaithfullyLGBT #queerallies #progressivechristian #affirmingchristian #trans #Lgbt #gay

What is this story actually about? Gay men or…? The Prophet Ezekiel explains Genesis 19, the first of the “clobber verses.” This episode is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ySuB631FzQA (although the audio is not quite as good as the podcast) References and URLs for this podcast on Sodom and Gomorrah: 1. https://postbarthian.com/2017/10/11/clobber-verses-six-scriptures-cited-gays-lesbians-sex-relationships-lgbtq/ 2. https://c-ucc.org/open-and-affirming-part-3-sodom-and-gomorrah-is-not-about-homosexuality 3. http://queergrace.com/sodom/ 4. www.westarinstitute.org/blog/sodom-and-gomorrah-how-the-classical-interpretation-gets-it-wrong/ 5. www.gaychurch.org/homosexuality-and-the-bible/the-bible-christianity-and-homosexuality/ 6. https://serendipitydodah.wordpress.com/2017/02/27/the-clobber-verses/ 7. https://unclobber.mykajabi.com/unclobbering-genesis #:~:text=Preview 8. https://medium.com/@adamnicholasphillips/the-bible-does-not-condemn-homosexuality-seriously-it-doesn-t-13ae949d6619 9. https://ecinc.org/clobber-passages/genesis-19-cf-1820/ #Sodom #Gomorrah #gaypositive #biblestudy #affirming #affirmingchurch #gaychristian #FaithfullyLGBT #lgbtchristian #christianparenting #progressivechristian #Christian #bible #affirmingyouthministries #queerallies #queerchristian #affirmingchristian #lgbtchristian

In this series we will address the “clobber verses” conservative churches incorrectly use to condemn same-sex couples. We will discuss the many affirming verses in scripture God uses to bless sexual and gender minorities. And we will talk about the teaching of sexual purity. How many churches are teaching young Christians—straight and queer—non-Biblical rules that few can follow. And the guilt, shame and poor decisions that follow. This Introduction is also available on YouTube (although the audio quality is not as good as the podcast): https://youtu.be/zE9lR8XJx0k References and URLs: The risks for LGBTQIA Youth attending non-affirming churches: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/queer-youth-religion-suicide-study_n_5ad4f7b3e4b077c89ceb9774 The Difference Between a Welcoming Church and an Affirming One Is Huge https://www.advocate.com/commentary/2018/4/03/difference-between-welcoming-church-and-affirming-one-huge Preview of this series: https://sophiedora.wordpress.com/2019/03/05/the-clobber-verses/ #affirming #gaychristian #lgbtchristian #pride #christianparenting #Christian #biblestudy #parenting #affirmingchurch #FaithfullyLGBT #queer #lgbtyouth #queerchristian #affirmingchristian #transchristian #lgbtchristian #affirmingchristian #pride #trans #Lgbt #gay #ally

No story has had a greater influence on the Christian condemnation of the LGBTQ+ community than the story of Sodom and Gomorrah. Told at the beginning of the Bible in Genesis 19 (GN 19: 1-29) the story has little to do with homosexuality and nothing to do with consensual sex. We examine what the prophet Ezekiel says (EZ 16: 49) and the scholar Derrick Sherwin Bailey, in his classic book “Homosexuality and the Western Christian Tradition” where he says: There is not the least reason to believe, as a matter of either historical fact or of revealed truth, that the city of Sodom and its neighbors were destroyed because of their homosexual practices.” References and URLs for this podcast on Sodom and Gomorrah: 1. https://postbarthian.com/2017/10/11/clobber-verses-six-scriptures-cited-gays-lesbians-sex-relationships-lgbtq/ 2. https://c-ucc.org/open-and-affirming-part-3-sodom-and-gomorrah-is-not-about-homosexuality 3. http://queergrace.com/sodom/ 4. https://www.westarinstitute.org/blog/sodom-and-gomorrah-how-the-classical-interpretation-gets-it-wrong/ 5. https://www.gaychurch.org/homosexuality-and-the-bible/the-bible-christianity-and-homosexuality/ 6. https://serendipitydodah.wordpress.com/2017/02/27/the-clobber-verses/ 7. https://unclobber.mykajabi.com/unclobbering-genesis 8. https://medium.com/@adamnicholasphillips/the-bible-does-not-condemn-homosexuality-seriously-it-doesn-t-13ae949d6619 9. https://ecinc.org/clobber-passages/genesis-19-cf-1820/ #affirmingchurch #gaychristian #lgbtpride #FaithfullyLGBT #affirming #lgbtchristian #pride #BiblePride #churchtoo #biblestudy #lgbt #gaypride

Who are we? Like, literally. Who are these people doing this podcast? But also, like, existentially? How do we identify? In our second episode, we continue our discussion on identity, diving deeper into sexual orientation and wrapping up with conversation centered around our racial identities. This conversation's a bit longer than our previous one, but we promise it's worth it. There's so much we left out on so many issues we touched on, but we're confident we'll swing back around to it in future episodes. We hope you enjoy the show! [TRIGGER WARNINGS: bisexual/asexual erasure, sexuality, racism, religious indoctrination, sexual abuse, purity culture, rape, depression, mental illness] Show Notes Minute 01: We start off by talking about what we're drinking for the night, because why not? Vanessa is having a homemade concoction of 100 proof Vodka, Sparkling Ice Kiwi Strawberry and Classic Lemonade sparkling water with a dash of the Mio Strawberry Watermelon flavoring. Doug is drinking an Angry Orchard Rosé cider. Minute 07: Next we have a brief conversations on crushes and squishes. Minute 13: Then, we express our concerns over people close to us hearing the podcast. We're trying to be as honest as possible, but honest is risky... Minute 16: We delve into a conversation on polyamory, discussing what qualifies as an "identity" or "orientation, and what merely qualifies as a "lifestyle" or "personal preference." Vanessa sees polyamory as central to her identity. "Biology is not the end all be all of truth." - Vanessa [CLICK TO TWEET] Minute 26: We transition to a discussion centered around BDSM and the kink community--another aspect of sexuality that some consider an orientation while others do not. Again, Vanessa sees it as an important part of her identity--and Doug agrees that the people he knows from the community feel the same way. Minute 34: We talk about being sex nerds (including a reference to Sexplanations on YouTube). We talk about how strange it is that Doug, as an asexual person, is so involved in conversations centered around sex. We talk about how his understanding of his own sexuality grew out of his attempt to be an ally through the #FaithfullyLGBT community and the #Exvangelical community (the first group he came out to). Minute 41: We talk about #BlackLivesMatter, beginning with Doug's awkward discomfort about having it in his Twitter bio and feeling like a cliché progressive white person. We talk about being white allies and how we SHOULD feel self-conscious about the language we use in describing ourselves. Vanessa talks about her identity as a biracial, white-passing African American woman--how confusing it can be to be African American without living the black experience. With Vanessa being the daughter of a black man and Doug being raised by a black man, we talk about the tension between identifying with black culture while being careful not to claim the black experience. "Black people don't get to take off being black when it's inconvenient for them, or we'd have a lot more black people alive." - Vanessa [CLICK TO TWEET] Minute 60: About 3 or 4 years ago, we reconnected with each after having been distant (due to circumstances/choices we'll inevitably get around to discussing in more detail) 6-8 years. In this segment, we talk about what we thought of each other before we reconnected. We talk about mental illness, religion, and the ways each of us has sought to escape our traumatic childhood. Minute 77: Quiz time! In this week's quiz, we head over to Blog Things to find out the color of our minds. Doug predicts that Vanessa's mind will be yellow, and Vanessa predicts that Doug's will be green. Vanessa gets it right--Doug's mind is "green." Vanessa's turns out to be purple, but we both agree that the description aligns more with how we perceive "yellow." This episode was recorded on May 13, 2020. 

On this week's episode I chat with Brenda Marie Davies about religiosity, purity culture, deconstruction, and reconstruction. I also sound like a very old man while talking about YouTube. (Insert hows-it-going-fellow-youths-buscemi gif here.)Follow God is Grey on YouTube: God is GreyAnd Instagram: God Is Grey IGAnd Twitter: @GodIsGreyxoFollow Blake on Twitter: @brchastainSupport the show via Patreon: patreon.com/exvangelicalpod.Want to buy an ad on the show? Email me.Join the Facebook group to meet other exvies.

After joining the military and struggling with addiction, Chelsea Anderson found an inclusive recovery group that helped her to work through her faith and sexuality issues. Now she’s part of a Christian movement for LGBT Christians to find affirming communities and via social media #FaithfullyLGBT. “Through prayer, bible study and interaction with other LGBT Christians, I discovered this is possible; [That God] actually loves me and wants me to just live as I am.” ~Chelsea Anderson Twitter, IG @justbchelsea

My guest this week is Erin Green, co-director of The Brave Commons! The Brave Commons is an organization dedicated to helping the LGBTQ student populations on Christian campuses across the country. Erin was part of negotiations with Azusa Pacific University in 2018 to have a student group officially approved by the school. Azusa Pacific initially supported the student group, but later rescinded their approval. In this interview, Erin tells her side of the story. For some background, read this reporting from Inside Higher Ed. Learn more about the work of The Brave Commons here. Follow Erin on Twitter @__runningerins. Follow Blake on Twitter @brchastain, the show @exvangelicalpod. Join the Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/exvangelical Support this podcast on Patreon.

Jennifer Knapp joins the show to talk about her musical career and much more. Jennifer is touring the Midwest this December! Check out tour dates at jenniferknapp.com Intro: "Dive In" by Jennifer Knapp. Interlude: "A Little More" by Jennifer Knapp. Don't forget to check your local listings for the CBS Religion feature on Exvangelicals, airing 12/2/2018! Join the Exvangelical facebook group on....Facebook. Follow Blake on Twitter @brchastain Buy t-shirts to disappoint your youth pastor at exvangelicalpodcast.com/shop Support this podcast by leaving a rating on Apple Podcasts or via Patreon.

The Brave Commons team continues unpacking Scripture as resistance through Oratio, a sermon podcast. This week, Erin Green looks at the lectionary readings and answers the question "Who is a Child of God?" Lectionary readings: Psalm 23 (KJV) Ephesians 2:11-22 (NRSV) Mark 6:30-34, 53-56 (NRSV)  

It's PRIDE MONTH! This week, I'm rereleasing the episode where I sit down with Matthias Roberts to talk about the nuanced application of self-care.  Find Matthias here! Matthias Roberts is a writer, speaker, and host of Queerology: A Podcast on Belief and Being. His work has been featured in HuffPost Religion, Believe Out Loud, OnFaith, and The Oregonian. He holds an MA in Theology and Culture and is currently finishing his second master’s in Counseling Psychology at The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology. Matthias's spare time is spent wandering the streets of Seattle ever in search of new coffee shops. Support Matthias on Patreon! www.patreon.com/matthiasroberts And look! You can support me on Patreon! www.patreon.com/consciousconstruction If you want to learn more about me and what I do, check out my website here: www.abirobinsyoga.com And if you want to be the first to know what's up with me and when new episodes drop, sign up for my email list here: https://www.abirobinsyoga.com/email-signup

How on earth do you share your life on the internet and still have a life “irl?” Kevin Garcia knows, and in today’s episode we sit down to talk about the difference between authenticity and intimacy, living in the public eye, and being an Enneagram 8.   Kevin Garcia is...  a speaker, creative, musician, content creator and worship artist based in Atlanta, GA. He graduated from Christopher Newport University in 2013 with a BM in Music Education and has been everything from a barista to a corporate office worker to a non-profit professional since then. After coming out in the fall of 2015 as a gay Christian, Kevin has reached thousands of individuals across the globe with his blog, theKevinGarcia.com, his podcast, “A Tiny Revolution,” on his YouTube channel where he unpacks theology and addresses life as a queer person of faith, and through speaking engagements at churches, universities, and festivals.  Kevin also works with The Reformation Project, an LGBTQ direction action organization with a mission to make the global church more inclusive for queer people. He is presently a candidate for a Masters of Divinity from Columbia Theological Seminary in Atlanta, GA. He believes that by telling our stories, we set others free to tell theirs. In addition to LGBTQ advocacy, Kevin’s passions include vocal jazz, tacos, and really horrible dad jokes.   If you want to learn more about me and what I do, check out my website here: www.abirobinsyoga.com And if you want to be the first to know what's up with me and when new episodes drop, sign up for my email list here: https://www.abirobinsyoga.com/email-signup

Bisexual activist and creator of #FaithfullyLGBT, Eliel Cruz talks about bisexual history, the importance of telling stories, and upcoming plans for #FaithfullyLGBT.

My guest for today is Eliel Cruz. He’s a freelance writer who writes about bisexuality, faith, and social justice. He has written for a number of websites, including Mic, The Advocate, and Religious News Service, among others. Today we’re gonna talk about his backstory and the work he does. Links:·         Eliel Cruz’s website: http://elielcruz.com/   ·         Eliel’s Twitter: http://twitter.com/elielcruz  ·         Eliel’s Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/ElielCruzWrites/   ·         No Religion Required: http://www.spreaker.com/user/noreligionrequiredpod   ·         Token Skeptic: http://tokenskeptic.org/   ·         Dream Youth: http://dreamyouth.bandcamp.com   ·         Asher Silberman: http://www.ashersilberman.com/   ·         My Twitter: http://twitter.com/tmamone   ·         Bi Any Means on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bianymeanspodcast   ·         Listener line: 410-690-3558   ·         My Patreon page: http://www.patreon.com/tmamone   ·         Bi Any Means Blog: http://www.bianymeans.com