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    The Bill Press Pod
    Unmasking the "Christian" Right. With John Fugelsang

    The Bill Press Pod

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2025 36:14


    In this episode, Bill talks with John Fugelsang about his new book, Separation of Church and Hate: A Sane Person's Guide to Taking Back the Bible from Fundamentalists, Fascists, and Flock-Fleecing Frauds. The discussion focuses on what it really means to follow the teachings of Jesus Christ and critiques the hypocrisy of the religious right. Fugelsang argues that fundamentalists have hijacked Christianity, using it to justify hateful and exclusionary policies while ignoring the core messages of Jesus about love, humility, and service to others. He also addresses hot-button issues like abortion, immigration, and LGBTQ rights, tying each back to scripture to expose the contradictions in right-wing Christian rhetoric. The conversation ends by highlighting progressive Christians and leaders who are working to reclaim Christianity from the clutches of fundamentalism.You can purchase his great book here.Today's Bill Press Pod is supported by The Ironworkers Union. More information at Ironworkers.org.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    The Patrick Madrid Show
    The Patrick Madrid Show: December 26, 2025 - Hour 1

    The Patrick Madrid Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2025 49:05


    Patrick brings listeners into the heart of unpredictable conversations, shifting from practical advice on handling road rage to memories of Catholic family life and thoughtful, faith-driven discussions about choosing grad schools and understanding Church traditions. He fields calls from listeners wrestling with questions about spiritual joy, church etiquette, and even heated issues like politically motivated church nativity displays, always punctuated with humor, personal anecdotes, and honesty. Email - I am a junior at a public university, majoring in psychology. I have a friend who is a school social worker and she had to take LGBTQ ally training as a condition of her employment. Also, from my research, many graduated social work programs are rife with LGBTQ inclusion training. Help me discern what to do. (01:51) Homer (email) - Why doesn't the Pope encourage more Latin Rite Catholics to have their children baptized in the Eastern Rites, so the rites can increase their populations? (05:05) Javier - How do you handle people when they cut you off in traffic. How can I be a Christian driver? (09:37) Alfredo - My life is 6 degrees of Patrick Madrid. Everyone just keeps mentioning you. (19:38) Ted - You were talking about Road Rage and sitting at the end of the pew. I am the guy sitting at the end of the pew. When am I being rude? Also, is our Holy Mother also the Holy Spirit? (25:16) Rod - Do you have any thoughts on the Church that replaced its Nativity set with an 'ICE Was Here' sign? (35:26) Joe - If you could rewrite scripture, would you include joy in Ephesians 6? (41:07) Maria - My husband doesn't want to be married anymore. Priest told me it was time to give up and move on. (46:06) Originally aired on 12/08/25

    The Grit! with Chas Smith
    352 - The Grit! December 26, 2025

    The Grit! with Chas Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2025 97:24


    In today's show David and Chas recap the glory of Christmas and ponder the possibility of The Lost Week, count the number of times they've executed what they intended to do while surfing, survey two recent surfing Blood Feuds, perplex over Curren's hair color, Julian's shift to LGBTQ-friendly leisurewear, and map a winning plan for NYE. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    I Should Be Writing
    [ISBW] Research or Procrastination?

    I Should Be Writing

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2025 34:39


    "You tell them enough information to show that you know 10% of what you're talking about, and your reader will assume you know the other 90%." In this episode, Mur discusses the seemingly innocuous action of research, and how it can become a trap that distracts from actual writing. Advent calendar info and AI complaints are free additions! Links Kim Stanley Robinson Cory Doctorow The Sociopath Next Door Master of Malt Advent Calendars Evergreen Links See all books from Season 21 Like the podcast? Get the book! I Should Be Writing. Socials: Bluesky, Instagram, YouTube, Focusmate Theme by John Anealio Support local book stores! Station Eternity, Six Wakes, Solo: A Star Wars Story: Expanded Edition and more! OR Get signed books from my friendly local store, Flyleaf Books! — Some of the links above may be affiliate, allowing you to support the show at no extra cost to you. You can also support by leaving a Spotify or Apple review, please! CREDITS Theme song by John Anealio, art by Numbers Ninja, and files hosted by Libsyn (affiliate link). Get archives of the show via Patreon. December 4, 2025 | Season 21 Ep 24 | murverse.com "Research or Procrastination?" by Mur Lafferty is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 In case it wasn't clear: Mur and this podcast are fully supportive of LGBTQ+ folks, believe that Black Lives Matter, and trans rights are human rights, despite which direction the political winds blow. If you do not agree, then there are plenty of other places to go on the Internet.

    Public News Service
    PNS Daily Newscast: December 26, 2025

    Public News Service

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2025 6:00


    Another storm slams California on Christmas Day with flooding rain, high winds and mountain snow; Ohio wastewater data signals early flu surge; NM's LGBTQ+ community champions expanded data privacy laws; NYC immigration judges fired in justice system purge; MI researchers create lab-grown human hearts for breakthrough study.

    Trump on Trial
    "Trump's Legal Battles Intensify: Rulings Reshape White House Agenda"

    Trump on Trial

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2025 3:51 Transcription Available


    Hey listeners, picture this: it's been a whirlwind week in the courts for President Donald Trump, with the Supreme Court dropping bombshells that could reshape his administration's bold moves. Just three days ago, on December 23, 2025, the nation's highest court issued a key ruling in Trump v. Illinois, tackling whether President Trump could federalize the Illinois National Guard and even pull in Texas troops to safeguard federal property in Chicago amid escalating violence. According to the Supreme Court's opinion, Trump activated 300 Illinois Guard members on October 4, followed by Texas forces the next day, citing riots where protesters hurled tear gas canisters at officers, tried grabbing firearms, and blasted bullhorns to cause hearing damage. Justice Alito's dissent slammed the lower District Court in Rhode Island for dismissing the government's unrefuted evidence of chaos, arguing it justified the President's call under federal law. While a majority granted the stay with some reasoning, Kavanaugh concurred, but Alito and Thomas pushed back hard, calling out the eleventh-hour shifts in opponents' arguments. This shadow docket decision, tracked by the Brennan Center, marks one of 25 emergency rulings since Trump took office on January 20, 2025—20 leaning his way, often with minimal explanation.But that's not all from the past few days. Fast-forward to the New York hush money saga: a fresh decision in People v. Donald J. Trump from the Manhattan court, penned by Judge Juan Merchan, shut down Trump's post-election bid to dismiss his 34 felony counts of falsifying business records. Remember, a jury convicted him unanimously back in May 2024 for scheming to hide payments to Stormy Daniels, aiming to boost his presidential run through unlawful means. Trump requested delays himself—pushing sentencing past the election to November 26, 2024, then begging for a stay and dismissal after winning. The court wasn't buying it, noting Trump consented to those adjournments without opposition from prosecutors. Merchan emphasized the premeditated deception that eroded public trust, rejecting claims the case evaporates with his presidency, citing the Supreme Court's Trump v. United States immunity ruling but insisting justice demands accountability.Meanwhile, the Supreme Court's shadow docket has been a Trump turbo-boost all year. Brennan Center reports victories like Trump v. Boyle in July, greenlighting firings at the Consumer Product Safety Commission; McMahon v. New York upholding Education Department workforce cuts; and immigration wins such as Noem v. Doe, allowing mass parole revocations for half a million from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela. Even on LGBTQ+ fronts, November's ruling backed the State Department's passport gender policies. Not every call went his way—A.A.R.P. v. Trump lost on Venezuelan removals under the Alien Enemies Act—but the pattern's clear: 20 partial wins, with liberals like Sotomayor, Kagan, and Jackson dissenting repeatedly.Lawfare's litigation tracker highlights nonstop challenges, from SNAP benefit suspensions sparking suits by nonprofits and cities, to DOGE transparency fights where CREW got blocked from records. As of now, two more applications simmer. These battles in places like the First Circuit, DC Circuit, and beyond show Trump's team firing on all cylinders, testing presidential power's edges.Thanks for tuning in, listeners—come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for more, check out Quiet Please Dot A I.Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3QsFor more check out http://www.quietplease.aiThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

    Daily Comedy News
    Comedy Stock Market - Sell Bowen Yang, Dave Chappelle. PLUS Shane Gillis to attend Knucklemania

    Daily Comedy News

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2025 10:49 Transcription Available


    Johnny Mac presents the latest updates in the comedy world. Stephen Colbert denied any plans to run for president in 2028, stressing he should not run but leaving a slight opening for public service post his late-night show. Dave Chappelle faced backlash over his participation in the Riyadh Comedy Festival due to censorship agreements and the Saudi regime's treatment of LGBTQ+ individuals. Shane Gillis is set to debut in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, and Amy Schumer has been reported to focus more on her career post-weight loss. Ricky Gervais enjoys his focus on stand-up comedy, while Kevin Spacey makes a return in the Italian comedy series 'Mini Market.' The segment ends with insights into the comedy stock market and James Cameron's displeasure with Amy Poehler's joke at his expense.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com Thanks to our sponsors!Raycon EarbudsUnderdog Fantasy Promo Code DCNBlue Chew Promo Code DCNTalkspace promo code Space 80For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.

    Public News Service
    PNS Daily Newscast: December 26, 2025

    Public News Service

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2025 6:00


    Another storm slams California on Christmas Day with flooding rain, high winds and mountain snow; Ohio wastewater data signals early flu surge; NM's LGBTQ+ community champions expanded data privacy laws; NYC immigration judges fired in justice system purge; MI researchers create lab-grown human hearts for breakthrough study.

    It Slays Podcast
    Silent Night, Deadly Night (2025) (NOW SLAYING)

    It Slays Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2025 43:04


    On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Rowan & Gill obey the voices in their heads and discuss SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT (2025)! Does this embrace the camp of the original films? Is Rohan rehashing the same character from HALLOWEEN ENDS? And, are "dark passengers" getting a little played out!? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY!CHAPTERS:Theme/Intro (00:00:00)Trailer (00:04:05)Synopsis (00:04:35)Review (SPOILER FREE) (00:05:05)Review (SPOILERS) (00:20:49)Rating (00:37:40)Promotions/Outro (00:40:05)Follow us on all social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTumblrYoutubeTikTokSlasherThreadsBlueskyWant some official Merch?!SHOP HERE!*Intro Music by Rowan Fraser (IG: @biggiehauls)*Support the show

    Historical Homos
    Born Again Queer: A History of Gay Evangelicals (feat. William Stell)

    Historical Homos

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2025 78:00


    This Isn’t Therapy

    Tune in to the NOW HOLIDAY CLASSIC, Rizzdolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer and hang around for the past two years of holiday remixes: 'Twas The Night Before Therapy and How The Grinch Stole Therapy.

    Mormon Stories - LDS
    I Was the Poster Boy for Mormon Gay Conversion Therapy - Appio Hunter | Ep. 2099

    Mormon Stories - LDS

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 193:44


    In this powerful episode, we sit down with Appio Hunter, whose early life as a Portuguese-speaking Mormon kid, his journey through conversion therapy, and his eventual path to love, self-acceptance, and healing make for one of the most profound LGBTQ+ Mormon Stories ever shared on this channel.Raised between Southern California and Utah by a Brazilian mother and a father with deep pioneer-era lineage, Appio knew from age four that he was different. By adolescence, he recognized he was gay –just as he was absorbing the harsh anti-gay rhetoric embedded in Mormon culture of the era. What followed was years of masking, spiritual turmoil, self-hatred, and the crushing belief that he needed to be “fixed.”Appio was eventually ushered into LDS-supported Reparative Therapy, including talk therapy, group sessions, “baseball therapy,” and even a type of 12-step program designed to eliminate same-sex attraction. This path led him all the way to the early 1990s offices of senior LDS General Authorities –including Russell M. Nelson and Henry B. Eyring –where he was held up as a "success story" of conversion therapy.Beneath the surface of being the “poster boy” for Reparative Therapy, the cost was devastating: self-loathing, loneliness, suicidal ideation, and the tragic loss of peers who didn't survive the program. Ultimately, Appio's journey brought him toward authenticity and real love.This is a story of survival, identity, love, and liberation –a must-watch for anyone navigating faith transitions, LGBTQ+ issues, or the legacy of Mormon conversion therapy.___________________YouTubeAt Mormon Stories we explore, celebrate, and challenge Mormon culture through in-depth stories told by members and former members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as well as scholars, authors, LDS apologists, and other professionals.  Our overall mission is to: 1. Facilitate informed consent amongst LDS Church members, investigators, and non-members regarding Mormon history, doctrine, and theology2. Support Mormons (and members of other high-demand religions) who are experiencing a religious faith crisis3. Promote healing, growth and community for those who choose to leave the LDS Church or other high demand religions

    #NoFilter With Zack Peter
    Am I CANCELLED?! Plus, My Catholic Christmas Rant, Meredith Marks Crazy Fees, & Bowen Yang SNL Exit

    #NoFilter With Zack Peter

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 81:46


    Bowen Yang's abrupt exit from SNL left fans with lots of questions! Find out why the comedian really left! RHOSLC star Meredith Marks wants HOW MUCH to appear at an event for LGBTQ?! Plus, I went viral for not knowing about the Rosetta Stone, as the Internet drags me for being dumb. And it's Christmas Eve! Which means it's time for a new Christmas RANT!    Give the gift of confidence this holiday season with Nutrafol. Get $10 off your first month's subscription plus free shipping when you go to https://nutrafol.com/ and use promo code NOFILTER.    The best way to cook just got better. Go to https://www.HelloFresh.com/NOFILTER10FM now to Get 10 Free Meals + a Free breakfast for Life!    Become a Member of No Filter: ALL ACCESS: https://allaccess.supercast.com/    Shop New Merch now: https://merchlabs.com/collections/zack-peter?srsltid=AfmBOoqqnV3kfsOYPubFFxCQdpCuGjVgssGIXZRXHcLPH9t4GjiKoaio    Watch Disaster Daters: https://open.spotify.com/show/3L4GLnKwz9Uy5dT8Ey1VPi   Book a personalized message on Cameo: https://v.cameo.com/e/QxWQhpd1TIbare 

    Recovering Gleek
    BTVS S2E17 Passion

    Recovering Gleek

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 151:59


    DIVA DOWN! It's a big one, it's a sad one, passion makes you act recklessly but also makes life worth living

    Beyond The Rainbow - True Crimes of the LGBT
    Minisode - LGBTQ Christmas Murders

    Beyond The Rainbow - True Crimes of the LGBT

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 18:13 Transcription Available


    Been super busy this week buuuttt....and that's a big butt lol...I'm sending this minisode out!3 cases of LGBTQ murders during Christmas Eve or Christmas DayLast episode for the year and next year we will start off with Season 19!Intro: Shire Girl by David FesilyanOutro: Beating Heart by David Rendahttps://www.patreon.com/c/rainbowcrimesResources:https://windycitytimes.com/2021/12/08/remembering-courtney-eshay-key/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THeqntwJD8Yhttps://avp.org/2020/12/30/ncavp-mourns-the-death-of-courtney-eshay-key-25-year-old-black-transgender-woman-chicago/https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/funeral-held-for-courtney-eshay-key-transgender-woman-slain-on-christmas/https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8e960xly2gohttps://www.thesun.co.uk/news/37696113/driver-killed-man-pavement-rampage/#:~:text=He%20drove%20at%20Mr%20Basbus,horror%20incidentCredit:%20Central%20Newshttps://www.reddit.com/r/unitedkingdom/comments/1pqqqo8/man_who_mowed_down_london_pedestrians_on/https://news.met.police.uk/news/man-convicted-of-murdering-aiden-chapman-on-christmas-day-504632https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/dec/19/man-who-mowed-down-london-pedestrians-on-christmas-day-convicted-murder#:~:text=Gilheaney%2C%20who%20is%20British%2C%20was,was%20knocked%20to%20the%20ground.https://www.hrc.org/news/amber-minor-black-transgender-woman-tragically-killed-kansas-cityhttps://www.them.us/story/amber-minor-death-misgender-press-reportshttps://www.timesnownews.com/world/amber-minor-trans-woman-killed-in-raytown-kansas-city-shooting-article-106650354Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beyond-the-rainbow-podcast--4398945/support.

    Psych Legal Pop Podcast
    Best of Psych Legal Pop: God Forbid

    Psych Legal Pop Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 67:41


    This was Episode 14 of the Psych Legal Pop Podcast. In this episode we discuss the Hulu documentary God Forbid about the downfall of Jerry Falwell Jr. after a sex scandal, but this documentary is about so much more than that. Falwell Jr. is the son of the infamous Jerry Falwell Sr., the deceased televangelist pastor and founder of the "Moral Majority." Falwell Sr. spent most of his life trying to influence American politicians to support his anti abortion, anti LGBTQ and anti feminist beliefs. Falwell Jr. worked to continue that legacy on behalf of his father and while he was personally dethroned by a sex scandal, ultimately he brought his father's mission full circle by unwittingly helping to elect Donald Trump. This documentary has it all - Enjoy!#godforbid #jerryfalwell #jerryfalwelljr #libertyuniversity #huludocumentary #hulu #documentary #popculture #popularculture #psychology #law #therapist #attorney Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Other 22 Hours
    Chely Wright on strategic reinvention, the "pink haze" of losing everything, and 10,000 sunrises.

    The Other 22 Hours

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 48:27


    Chely Wright has sold over 1.5 million records with 90s country anthems like "Single White Female" and "Shut Up and Drive," she released her landmark autobiography, "Like Me" in 2010, becoming the first mainstream country star to come out, and forcing open conversations about LGBTQ identity, after a 10 year absence she returned to The Opry in 2019, released another book 'My Moment' in 2022, and has since pivoted to the corporate world where she is now an SVP. We talk with Chely about this pivot and giving ourselves permission to innovate, consulting your 90 year old self, Ellen's brutally honest advice on losing it all when Chely first came out, manifesting vs reality and a whole lot more.Get more access and support this show by subscribing to our Patreon, right here.Links:Chely Wright'Like Me: Confessions of a Heartland Country Singer''My Moment'Mountain StageISSEllenEp 16 - Rodney CrowellJean SmartMare of EasttownWayne KirkpatrickEp 100 - Rosanne CashPeter GomesClick here to watch this conversation on YouTube.Social Media:The Other 22 Hours InstagramThe Other 22 Hours TikTokMichaela Anne InstagramAaron Shafer-Haiss InstagramAll music written, performed, and produced by Aaron Shafer-Haiss. Become a subscribing member on our Patreon to gain more inside access including exclusive content, workshops, the chance to have your questions answered by our upcoming guests, and more.

    Mormon Sex Info
    125: Supporting Faith Transitions

    Mormon Sex Info

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 61:54


    Natasha is joined by two of her colleagues on this episode of the Natasha Helfer Podcast. Amy Roy and Lindsay Ferguson, both interns at Symmetry Counseling, join to discuss supporting faith transitions. Resources referenced in this episode: "When Mormons Doubt" by Jon Ogden: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1535350377/?bestFormat=true&k=when%20mormons%20doubt&ref_=nb_sb_ss_w_scx-ent-bk-ww_k0_1_16_de&crid=WMLVXOBVUVX2&sprefix=when%20mormons%20dou "Parenting Beyond Belief: On Raising Ethical, Caring Kids without Religion" by Dale McGowan: https://www.amazon.com/Parenting-Beyond-Belief-Raising-Religion/dp/0814437419/ref=sr_1_2?crid=352KN87OF690Y&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Ua-_vxM_d-ndcFQVCIkpLRM2COHo1k1vUNsb7Vg8DTIj9zWaLhzegioWmYIX-kglontgVYgyIWW7h2b9swuOondzm9QzYrwoV0bPAWgHtFBOUN9q69ljskYzZZCu3JgPZoibeY4A-UoYIvJCsn9_7T9mEThlMhQ4O2pE06VTtdW53ssBV2AAlwuHlIOk4KDnNwCRaqfN6PPrj5uua1iymcZMZ_EPvPXwgyo9Geh90ws.fZfGgtXas2D1MMYcIHHKADhkgBYgnJyu5KEzjtlgTC0&dib_tag=se&keywords=parenting+beyond+belief&qid=1766593809&s=books&sprefix=parenting+beyond+belief%2Cstripbooks%2C167&sr=1-2 Mormon Mental Health Association: https://mormonmentalhealthassoc.org/ Parenting after a Mormon Faith Crisis: https://www.mormonfaithcrisis.com/parenting-after-a-mormon-faith-crisis-an-overview/ Uplift Kids: https://upliftkids.org/ More on Amy and Lindsay: Amy Roy believes in the power of helping people discover the strengths they already possess within themselves.  Personal empowerment is a driving force in her work and she is deeply passionate about helping people create the lives they desire. Amy spent many years working in higher education and has loved helping young adults along their journey into adulthood.  After completing the CES Seminary teaching program, she worked as an CES Institute teacher for Harvard and MIT students in Cambridge, MA.  Amy's experience of leaving the LDS Church after two years of research, followed by her journey in alcohol recovery, inspired her to return to school for her second master's degree to become a therapist.  Amy is passionate about helping people in recovery and those creating a new life for themselves after major life changes and/or trauma. She sought out a practice with a faith transition specialty and is thrilled to now be with Symmetry!  She is also a board member of the Mormon Mental Health Association (MMHA)  Along with being a Certified Life Coach, Amy holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Brigham Young University and a Master of Higher Education Leadership degree from Northcentral University, and is currently finishing her Master's in May as a Clinical Mental Health Counselor.  Go here to find out more about Amy: https://symcounseling.com/amy-roy/   Lindsay Ferguson is a CSW intern therapist at Symmetry Counseling and an MSW graduate student at Louisiana State University, graduating in May 2026. She works with individuals of all ages and couples, supporting clients through life transitions, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, parenting concerns, LGBTQ+ experiences, religious transitions, and mental health challenges, with a focus on values-based, meaningful living. She's been married for 20 years, is a mom of four (two teens and 11-year-old twins), and enjoys reading, walks with her dogs, and time with her family.  Go here to find out more on Lindsay: https://symcounseling.com/lindsay-ferguson/   To help keep this podcast going, please consider donating at natashahelfer.com and share this episode. To watch the video of this podcast, you can subscribe to Natasha's channel on Youtube and follow her professional Facebook page at natashahelfer LCMFT, CST-S. You can find all her cool resources at natashahelfer.com.  The information shared on this program is informational and should not be considered therapy. This podcast addresses many topics around mental health and sexuality and may not be suitable for minors. Some topics may elicit a trigger or emotional response so please care for yourself accordingly. The views, thoughts and opinions expressed by our guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views or feelings of Natasha Helfer or the Natasha Helfer Podcast. We provide a platform for open and diverse discussions, and it is important to recognize that different perspectives may be shared. We encourage our listeners to engage in critical thinking and form their own opinions. The intro and outro music for these episodes is by Otter Creek. Thank you for listening. And remember: Symmetry is now offering Ketamine services. To find out more, go to symcounseling.com/ketamine-services. There are also several upcoming workshops. Visit natashahelfer.com or symcounseling.com to find out more.

    Love Is Spoken Queer
    BONUSODE 12: Voices of the Restoration - The Relief Society (From the Vault!)

    Love Is Spoken Queer

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 11:38


    Send us a textFrom the Vault: Listen to this never before released Bonus Episode from Season 2, originally recorded in October of 2021! René and Dustin add their Queer Voices to the Voices of the Restoration; alongside that of Eliza Snow!Add your voice by sending your thoughts to: lovespokenqueer@gmail.comor DM us on Social:Instagram: @lovespokenqueerFacebook: Love Is Spoken Queer

    Love Is Spoken Queer
    BONUSODE 11: Voices of the Restoration - Liberty Jail (From the Vault!)

    Love Is Spoken Queer

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 10:58


    Send us a textFrom the Vault: Listen to this never before released Bonus Episode from Season 2, originally recorded in October of 2021! René and Dustin add their Queer Voices to the Voices of the Restoration; alongside those of Emma and Joseph Smith as the Prophet was imprisoned in Liberty Jail!Add your voice by sending your thoughts to: lovespokenqueer@gmail.comor DM us on Social:Instagram: @lovespokenqueerFacebook: Love Is Spoken Queer

    BIG GAY SEX SHOW: THE DADDY YEARS
    BGSSTDY123: Keith Edwards' Christmas Balls

    BIG GAY SEX SHOW: THE DADDY YEARS

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025


    BGSSTDY123: Keith Edwards’ Christmas Balls

    Trump on Trial
    "Courtroom Battles Redefine Presidential Powers: Trump Faces Judicial Checks in Ongoing Legal Saga"

    Trump on Trial

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 3:15 Transcription Available


    I walk into the studio with one question on my mind: how do I explain the latest turns in the courtroom battles surrounding Donald Trump in a way that cuts through the noise for you, the listener, without losing the legal stakes that have the whole country on edge?Over the past few days, the headline moment has come from Washington, where the United States Supreme Court handed Donald Trump a sharp setback in a case called Trump v. Illinois. According to the Supreme Court's own opinion and analysis from SCOTUSblog, the Court rejected the Trump administration's attempt to federalize and deploy the Illinois National Guard, along with Texas Guard units, into Chicago to respond to protests and violence around federal property. The administration argued the Insurrection Act and related statutes gave President Donald Trump broad authority to call up the Guard. A lower court had blocked him, questioning both the factual basis and the scope of that power, and the Supreme Court, in an emergency ruling, refused to restore his plan.In practical terms, that meant National Guard troops would not be marching into Chicago under federal orders, at least not on the legal theory the administration offered. The opinion revealed a divided Court. Justice Samuel Alito, joined by Justices Clarence Thomas and Neil Gorsuch, dissented, accusing the lower court of underestimating the seriousness of the violence that federal officials described. But the majority, as summarized by commentators at the Brennan Center and SCOTUSblog, signaled limits on how far a president can go in using military force at home without close judicial scrutiny.That ruling landed against a broader backdrop of ongoing litigation involving Donald Trump and his administration's actions. Lawfare's “Trials of the Trump Administration” tracker notes that federal courts around the country continue to referee battles over immigration enforcement, civil service protections, the scope of independent agencies, LGBTQ rights, and government spending. In several shadow-docket cases this year, like Trump v. Boyle on firing members of the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the Supreme Court sided with Trump on presidential control over agencies, but in others, especially involving immigration detention and bond hearings, lower courts have pushed back, and the justices have sometimes let those limits stand.Taken together, the last few days have underscored a pattern: Donald Trump is still testing the outer edge of presidential power in court, and the judiciary is no longer giving him a nearly open field. Instead, each new ruling sketches a tighter map of what a president can and cannot do, from sending troops into a state like Illinois to restructuring the federal bureaucracy or reshaping immigration courts.You, as listeners, are watching a slow, legal tug-of-war over the future of the presidency itself, conducted one opinion, one injunction, one emergency application at a time.Thank you for tuning in, and come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for more, check out QuietPlease dot A I.Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3QsFor more check out http://www.quietplease.aiThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

    Dice Fiends
    A Lovely Place Track 5: Take it to the limit

    Dice Fiends

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 149:18


    Be the weed that breaks the facade, be the speck that draws attention, be dirty, be messy, be alive.Thanks to @KeylligraphyInk for the logo design.  The track used in this episode is Enemy Spotted by Jess If you want to check out Digdice, you can do it hereIf you want to check out Interstitial 2e, you can do it here Find Us Online:Blue Sky: Dice FiendsDiscord: https://discord.gg/j54FrbhTwitch: www.twitch.tv/thedicefiendsCast and Crew:Shannon: The GMChell: Sarah (The Virtuoso)Lillie: Lawrence (The Alchemist)Dawn: Zia (The Navigator)Jess: Jude (The WIldcard)About Us: Welcome to Dice Fiends, we are an actual play podcast that runs games in over a dozen systems with a rotating and diverse cast of players. But one thing's for certain: whether we're powered by the apocalypse or grabbing as many d6's as we can hold in shadowrun: We're fiends for the sounds of rolling dice. You can find us every other Wednesday on Itunes, Spotify, or wherever you get good podcasts. 

    Isnt It Queer
    2025-12-24 - Xmas Grifts...uh, I mean Gifts

    Isnt It Queer

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 58:05


    Jonny and Heather lean into the holiday season to see the various factors affecting LGBTQ+ communities as gifts--some are gifts we never wanted, some are incomplete, some come from Secret Santas, and some are true charitable contributions to the community. In the podcast, we mention our Flipboard magazing where you can find lists of good LGBTQ+ Nonprofit organizations to support this holiday season. Go here for the lists: Isn't It Queer on Flipboard.

    OUTTAKE VOICES™ (Interviews)
    Sophie Hyde New Feature Film Jimpa

    OUTTAKE VOICES™ (Interviews)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 6:23


    Director Sophie Hyde and Aud Mason Hyde talk about their film Jimpa with Emmy Winner Charlotte Robinson host of OUTTAKE VOICES™.  Jimpa premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film stars Olivia Colman and John Lithgow and is about when filmmaker Hannah (Colman) and her nonbinary teen, Frances (Aud Mason Hyde) journey to Amsterdam to reconnect with their estranged father and grandfather Jimpa (Lithgow) things unravel in unexpected ways. Frances' desire to stay with Jimpa for a full year tests Hannah's beliefs about parenting, identity and family. As tensions surface Jimpa weaves a tender, emotionally charged portrait of queer kinship, legacy and the fragile bonds between parents and children. Directed by Sophie Hyde Jumpa is a semi-autobiographical work from Hyde who stated, “Casting a version of yourself is not an easy task. It's very tricky to do and so there's a part of the story that's incredibly sort of drawing on our real lives and then there's a whole lot of fiction as well. Obviously there's Jim and there's also Aud who is my child and they're a bit older than Frances, but there's elements of the relationship between Hannah and Frances that definitely are in us.” Like Hyde Hannah's a married film artist from Adelaide, the mother of a transgender, nonbinary teenager and the daughter of a father who came out gay when she was a child. We talked to Sophie Hyde and Aud Mason Hyde about their film Jimpa at the Provincetown International Film Festival & their spin on our LGBTQ issues. Sophie Hyde is an acclaimed Australian film director, writer and producer known for intimate character-driven films like 52 Tuesdays, Animals and Good Luck to You, Leo Grande often exploring gender, identity and relationships with unique perspectives. Co-founder of Closer Productions she's celebrated for her Sundance-winning debut 52 Tuesdays her Emma Thompson-led comedy Leo Grande and impactful documentaries, consistently bringing authentic and personal stories to screen. LISTEN: 600+ LGBTQ Chats @OUTTAKE VOICES

    Dar Voz a esQrever: Pluralidade, Diversidade e Inclusão LGBTI
    Ep. 252 - Especial Natal: sobreviver às festas e desejos para 2026

    Dar Voz a esQrever: Pluralidade, Diversidade e Inclusão LGBTI

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 25:52


    O DUCENTÉSIMO QUINQUAGÉSIMO SEGUNDO EPISÓDIO do Podcast Dar Voz A esQrever

    Dumb, Gay Politics
    Merry MAGAmas!

    Dumb, Gay Politics

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 65:01


    On this week's episode, Julie & Brandy tried to be charming and articulate, but they ended up being chaotic and messy. They blame the holidays. And Republicans.*******CHECK OUT FREE EPISODES OF JULIE & BRANDY'S PATREON PODCAST**********FOLLOW JULIE ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER****FOLLOW BRANDY ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER***CHECK OUT THEIR T-SHIRTS!***EMAIL THEM! JulieBrandyPodcast@gmail.com******* Dumb Gay Politics with Julie & Brandy **** Dumb Gay Podcast with Julie & Brandy **** Julie Goldman **** Brandy Howard **** Julie and Brandy *** The People's Couch *** DGP *** Gay Podcast *** Political Podcast *** Lesbian *** Bravo *** Housewives *** Queer *** Liberal **** LGBTQ **** Killer Burlesque *** Host *** Portland *** Denver *** Nightmare on Strip Street *** Funny *** Comedy *** Democrat *** Progressive *** Comedian *** Jewish *** Politics *** Left *** San Francisco ***See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    On The Issues With Michele Goodwin
    Checking in on the State of America's Kids: Hunger, Censorship and Fear (with Becky Pringle)

    On The Issues With Michele Goodwin

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 38:58


    It's been a harrowing year for many families. The Trump administration's budget cuts are giving tax breaks to billionaires at the expense of funding healthy meals for students experiencing food insecurity; legislatures are banning books and attacking LGBTQ+ students; and immigration crackdowns are leaving many students afraid to go to school at all. Families have had a lot to be worried about—more than just tests and grades—this year. What are students, parents, and teachers worried about—and what policies are advocates watching?Helping us to sort out these questions and set the record straight is our very special guest, Becky Pringle: Becky Pringle is president of the National Education Association, the nation's largest labor union. Becky is a middle school science teacher with more than three decades of classroom experience and has distinguished herself as a fierce social justice warrior and defender of educator rights.Check out this episode's landing page at MsMagazine.com for a full transcript, links to articles referenced in this episode, further reading and ways to take action.Support the show

    The Focus Group
    TFG Unbuttoned: Rainbow Bike Racks, Abercrombie Trials, and Mormon Mocktails

    The Focus Group

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 25:44


    Tim and John discuss a variety of topics including holiday preparations, the magic of the Rockettes, highlights from SNL, LGBTQ representation in Florida, the Abercrombie and Fitch scandal, and the rise of “Mormon” dirty soda as a popular beverage. They also share personal anecdotes and reflections on the holiday season, concluding with a nod to their partnership with Critics' Choice Video. Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrC Spotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1 iHeart Radio: bit.ly/4aza5LW Tunein: bit.ly/1SE3NMb YouTube Music: bit.ly/43T8Y81 Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctj YouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5a Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Queer Money
    This Is How the F You're Feeling Right Now | Queer Money Ep. 621

    Queer Money

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 22:32


    Afraid You'll Never Be Able to Retire? You're Not Alone. Here's the Plan.What if retirement wasn't scary anymore?In this episode of Queer Money, we share the real, unfiltered results of a recent Queer Money community poll — and what it reveals about the five biggest fears LGBTQ+ people have about retirement.From “bag lady energy” to healthcare panic, from how much is enough to where can I live safely and affordably, this episode isn't about shame — it's about clarity, strategy, and community.If you've ever wondered:Will I run out of money?What happens if healthcare bankrupts me before Medicare?Can I retire early… or abroad?What if Social Security or Medicare changes?This episode is for you.

    The WorldView in 5 Minutes
    David Comes in Second at the Box Office, Bolsonaro’s Son to Run for President in Brazil, Christian Nigerian Youth Fight off Armed Fulani for Over an Hour

    The WorldView in 5 Minutes

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025


    It's Tuesday December 23rd, A.D. 2025.  This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes written by Kevin Swanson and heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  Filling in for Adam McManus I'm Ean Leppin (contact@eanvoiceit.com) Christian Nigerian Youth Fight off Armed Fulani for Over an Hour Young men defending women and children to the death! That's the story from Nigeria today. While a wedding party was taking place in the town of Bundu-Kahugu, a small group off young men, volunteer guards fought off armed Fulani for over an hour. The boys never retreated, as they held off the heavily armed attackers with nothing but machetes and handmade pipe guns. Four of the Christian youth were killed, and another six critically wounded. . The terrorists were unable to kidnap a single soul, or burn down any of the homes in the village. One observer told Truth Nigeria: “[The Fulani] attacked from four sides at the same time, at 11:45 pm Friday night.” And he said. “Our town has about 2000 homes, a small police post, a bank, two primary School and a High School. . .It is a Christian town, and we are expanding all the times because of high birthrates.” “Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one's life for his friends.” (John 15:13) Praise God for the courage of a few young men.  Would you pray for Nigerian Christians this Christmas season. And be sure to support equippingthepersecuted.org — the ministry most focussed on supporting the persecuted saints in Nigeria.  David Comes in Second at the Box Office A Mormon-owned film company, Angel Studios has made another mark on the US Box Office with an animated release on the biblical David. David came in second, behind Avatar at the weekend box office, with $22 million gross receipts. Angel Studios is best known for their production of the films, “Sound of Freedom” and “His Only Son.” Earlier this year, Angel Studios produced “King of kings” — an animated film on the Life of Christ — pulling down $80 million total receipts. Hallmark Features Sexual Perversion Hallmark Channel enters its sixth year of producing Christmas films featuring couples engaged in relationships characterized by sexual perversion. While Hallmark is running after the homosexual market, the pro-homosexual lobby has issued some disappointment over the drop-off of mainstream media support for their perversions. The 2025 GLAAD Studio Responsibility Index shows Hollywood studios decreasing LGBTQ characterization by 24%, 27%, and 29% respectively in the years 2023, 2024, and 2025. 1 John 2:17 reminds us that “the world is passing away, and the lust of it; but he who does the will of God abides forever.” Bolsonaro's Son to Run for President in Brazil Brazil's former conservative president has officially started serving his 27-year sentence for attempting to overturn the 2022 election results. Now, Jair Bolsonaro's son has announced he's running for president in 2026. Flavio Bolsonaro says he's conservative on taxes and spending, but more moderate on others. . . He told Reuters, that he's still good with COVID-19 vaccines. 43% of Churchgoers are Pro-Life A recent Family Research Center survey indicates some bad news for American Christians. Only 43% of churchgoers describe themselves now as pro-life, down from 63% two years ago. The survey looked at regular churchgoers — only 44% of the American population. Only 41% of churches bring up the topic of abortion multiple times a year. The Human Coalition, the Family Research Council, and other Christian leaders have issued a public letter to pastors in America pointing out that the life issue is a gospel issue. The letter, signed by Tony Perkins and Dr. Daniel Akin, president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary exhorts pastors to 1. Preach the Gospel of Life with clarity and compassion. 2. Proclaim the truth that every unborn child is sacred. 3. Offer the hope of Christ to post-abortive men and women in your pews. And, 4. Equip. . .congregations to be defenders of the vulnerable. 30,000 Attend Turning Point's America Fest in Phoenix Turning Point's America Fest in Phoenix brought in 30,000 Charlie Kirk fans over the weekend. . . The event featured the Who's Who in America conservativism — Ben Shapiro, Tucker Carlson, Steve Bannon, Vivek Ramaswamy, Donald Trump Jr., and Vice President J.D. Vance. Rifts between the speakers surfaced — on issues related to America First nationalism and policy related to Israel. Younger Republicans are far more hesitant to support Israel than older Republicans, according to a recent You-Gov Survey. Taking one metric for instance, only 10% of twenty-something Republicans favor giving military support to Israel — compared to 49% of Republicans over 65 years of age.  InsiderAdvantage has released presidential approval numbers — Trump stands at 50%. . . The gender gap remains — 34% of American men disapprove of Trump's performance, against 47% of women registering disapproval. Gold Charges Upwards and Condo Prices Rise Gold is still charging upwards — now $4,438 per ounce, and silver upwards of $68 and change. Condo prices, seen as the canary warning in the mines for real estate — are sinking fast right now. Florida condos have dropped 15-30% from 2022 highs. Texas condo prices are down 15-20%, and Colorado Condos prices are down 10-15%. Add 11% for inflation and we're looking at a 20-40% contraction on the 2022 bubble. Close And that's The Worldview on this Tuesday, December 23rd, in the year of our Lord 2025.  Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  Filling in for Adam McManus I'm Ean Leppin (contact@eanvoiceit.com).  Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

    Book Squad Goals
    BSG #114: Chekhov's Blood Sugar / Crafting for Sinners

    Book Squad Goals

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 78:58


    For our final bookpisode of the year, we enter Hobby Lobby Hell to read Crafting for Sinners, the latest from Jenny Kiefer. We discuss the sordid history of Hobby Lobby's crimes, debate whether an entire town can be homophobic, and try to understand blood sugar. Plus, Emily regales us with a chilling anecdote about knitting. Have feedback? Email us at thesquad@booksquadgoals.com. Stay tuned for our next othersode — our beloved annual Faves of the Year — and then our next bookpisode on How to Sleep At Night by Elizabeth Harris, both of which will feature the triumphant return of the one and only Susan! Happy holidays, goalies.Table of Contents:1:48 Intro. Question7:25 Book Synopsis9:21 Horrostör Comp21:08 Why should we care about these characters?24:21 Can an entire town be homophobic? And things we wanted more/less of in the book.37:52 Hobby Lobby Receipts, Proof, Timelines48:52 The book could have been more!53:34 The Cover! And Emily's Knitting Story58:57 Rating1:03:55 Feedback Bullying! And 12 Days of Christmas Blog Requests

    This Queer Book Saved My Life!
    The Gaily Show: Ilana Masad's Holiday Queer Book Recommendations

    This Queer Book Saved My Life!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 23:28


    A look back at 2025 and a preview of 2026 will air on December 30th! In our off weeks we play episodes of The Gaily Show which John hosts. The Gaily Show is the only daily LGBTQ progressive news and talk radio show in the country airing in Minneapolis (AM950-KTNF) and Chicago (WCPT 820).In this episode, Ilana Masad joins us on The Gaily Show on the third Fridays of the month to share books you need to be reading!Today's books:The Safekeep by Yael van der WoudenThis Place Kills Me by Mariko Tamaki, illustrated by Nicole GouxDinner on Monster Island by Tania De RozarioGet them here: https://bookshop.org/lists/the-gaily-showIlana Masad is a writer of fiction, nonfiction, and criticism whose work has been widely published. She holds a PhD from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and is the author of the novels All My Mother's Lovers and Beings, as well as the coeditor of the forthcoming anthology Here for All the Reasons: Why We Watch The Bachelor. https://www.ilanamasad.com/Watch on YouTubeWe're in video too! You can watch this episode at youtube.com/@thegailyshowCreditsHost/Founder: John Parker (learn more about my name change)Executive Producer: Jim PoundsProduction and Distribution Support: Brett Johnson, AM950Marketing/Advertising Support: Chad Larson, Laura Hedlund, Jennifer Ogren, AM950Accounting and Creative Support: Gordy EricksonSupport the show

    Fostering Change
    From Foster Care to a Billion-Dollar Brand: Carolyn Aronson's Journey of Resilience and Reinvention

    Fostering Change

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 24:43


    As we head into Christmas week, Fostering Change brings you an extraordinary story of resilience, determination, and transformation.Rob Scheer is joined by Carolyn Aronson, founder and CEO of It's A 10 Haircare — one of the most successful Latina-owned beauty brands in the world.Carolyn's journey began in foster care, where she learned independence, grit, and perseverance at a young age. From those early experiences, she built a career as a hairstylist and salon owner before creating a single product that would change the beauty industry forever. Today, It's A 10 Haircare is a billion-dollar global brand, selling more than 10 million bottles annually in over 130 countries, and inspiring a new generation of entrepreneurs.Beyond her business success, Carolyn is a devoted philanthropist whose generosity supports foster care organizations, youth empowerment, LGBTQ+ advocacy, disaster relief efforts, and workforce development programs. Her message is simple yet powerful: success isn't measured only by what you build — but by how you give back.In this inspiring conversation, Rob and Carolyn explore how her time in foster care shaped her vision, the creation and growth of an iconic global brand, and why purpose and philanthropy remain central to her work.In this episode, Rob and Carolyn discuss:How Carolyn's early experiences in foster care fueled her ambition and compassionThe creation and explosive growth of It's A 10 HaircareBuilding a billion-dollar company rooted in authenticity, quality, and empowermentHigh-profile collaborations with DJ Khaled, Fat Joe, Travis Kelce, Tyson Beckford, and moreHer commitment to philanthropy — from pandemic aid to wildfire relief to youth empowermentThe upcoming 20th anniversary of It's A 10 in 2026Carolyn's forthcoming book on beauty, confidence, and perseveranceAbout Carolyn AronsonCarolyn Aronson is a self-made Latina billionaire, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. After navigating the foster care system, she built It's A 10 Haircare into a global beauty powerhouse now valued at over $1 billion. Her Rewind It 10 men's line has earned national attention through celebrity collaborations, and she has donated millions in products and funding to causes nationwide. Carolyn continues to inspire through her message of grit, generosity, and reinvention.Connect with Carolyn:

    Mission Driven Business
    Close The Books, Open The New Year

    Mission Driven Business

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 7:39


    In this solo episode, Brian breaks down one of the most overlooked but essential parts of running a mission-driven business: year-end bookkeeping. You'll learn a simple, practical framework for cleaning up your books, organizing your finances, and setting up systems that actually support you and your business. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by accounting software, unclear categories, or messy receipts, this episode will help you start the new year with clarity and confidence. Episode Highlights Why year-end bookkeeping is a big deal The way you close this year directly affects how you start the next one. Clean books make tax season easier, help you avoid missed deductions, and give you a real-time view into how your business is doing. 3 steps to get your books in order There are three, key steps to get your books in order before the end of the year: Clean up the basics: Dig deeper into the fundamentals, including double checking your business and personal expenses are separate, removing overwhelm from your chart of accounts, reconciling your accounts, organizing your receipts and documentation, removing old or inactive accounts, and making payroll corrections. Review your financial reports: Analyze your Profit & Loss (Income Statement) report, Balance Sheet, and Reconciliation report for accuracy, red flags, and wins. Prep for tax season and next year: Review your accounting method, confirm expense categories, talk to your tax professional, plan upgrades, and schedule monthly processes. Take action now Don't delay on getting your books in order. If you manage your own books, block 60-minutes on your calendar this week for a year-end bookkeeping session to work through the 3-step process, and if you work with a professional, schedule time for a year-end review. Even if you only complete one task, that's progress. Resources + Links Accounting Software: QuickBooks, Xero, Wave Newsletter Sign Up Follow Brian Thompson Online: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, X, Forbes About Brian and the Mission Driven Business Podcast Brian Thompson, JD/CFP®, is a tax attorney and Certified Financial Planner® who specializes in providing comprehensive financial planning to LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs who run mission-driven businesses. The Mission Driven Business podcast was born out of his passion for helping social entrepreneurs create businesses with purpose and profit. On the podcast, Brian talks with diverse entrepreneurs and the people who support them. Listeners hear stories of experiences, strength, and hope and get practical advice to help them build businesses that might just change the world, too.

    Embracing Your Season: Raising Littles and Understanding Teens with Paige Clingenpeel
    Episode 110-Helping Your Kids Know God's Good Design for Sexuality with Elizabeth Urbanowicz

    Embracing Your Season: Raising Littles and Understanding Teens with Paige Clingenpeel

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 44:50


    *This episode contains adult themes and is not suitable for young listeners.How do we talk to our children about sexuality without fear, shame, or confusion? Paige Clingenpeel sits down with Elizabeth Urbanowicz—author, speaker, experienced educator, and founder of Foundation Worldview—for an in-depth conversation on teaching children biblical sexuality in a culture saturated with unbiblical messages. Together, they explore how parents can address sexual purity without creating guilt, navigate difficult topics like pornography and masturbation, prepare children for the pervasive LGBTQ+ messaging they encounter, and how to respond when you and your spouse aren't aligned on these conversations. This is an essential message every parent needs to hear.Resources:Helping Your Kids Know God's Good Design: 40 Questions and Answers on Sexuality and Gender by Elizabeth UrbanowiczFoundation WorldviewEpisode 41-Equipping Kids with a Biblical Worldview with guest Elizabeth UrbanowiczA Student's Guide to Sexual Integrity: God's Plan for Sex and Your Body by Dr. Jim BurnsPaige Clingenpeel's websiteQuestions About the Podcast? Email: paigeclingenpeel@gmail.comFacebook: @Paige ClingenpeelInstagram: @paigeclingenpeelYouTube: Embracing Your Season sponsored by HomeWordHomeWord.com Paige's Takeaways:Start these conversations with your children early—it's often not as intimidating as it sounds, since children don't carry the same shame or negative assumptions that adults sometimes do.Talk intentionally with your spouse so you can parent with unity and a biblically healthy perspective.Create an open, welcoming environment where your children know they are safe to ask questions and share honestly.Hashtags:#EmbracingYourSeason #PaigeClingenpeel #ElizabethUrbanowicz #FoundationWorldview #Identity #Sexuality #BiblicalSexuality #Parenting #Mom #Dad #Christian #Faith #Podcast #PodcastCommunity #HomeWord #PFCAudioVideo Send us a text

    Series Podcast: This Way Out
    2025 Queer Year in Review | This Way Out Radio Episode #1969

    Series Podcast: This Way Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 28:58


    Twenty-twenty-five's queerest news and feature stories in review; this week's Rainbow Rewind remembers Frank Kameny, Ma Rainey and key late December happenings; quick-study Kazakh Senators pass a “no promo homo” bill, Trump's vile war on trans kids escalates, Congressional Republicans criminalize trans kid caregivers, a North Carolina County disbands its library board over a trans kid picture book, and St. Petersburg, Florida counters demolished rainbow crosswalks with multi-colored bike racks... Those stories and more this week, when you choose “This Way Out.” [NOTE: “NewsWrap” and the “Rainbow Rewind” segments return on our week of 12 January 2026 program.] Credits: Hosted this week by Brian DeShazor and produced by Lucia Chappelle and Greg Gordon. “Rainbow Rewind” written and hosted by Sheri Lunn and Brian DeShazor and produced by Brian DeShazor, with music by Ma Rainey. The 2025 Queer News and Features in Review feature was produced by Greg Gordon, with archival news reports by Wendy Natividad, David Hunt, John Dyer V and Ava Davis. Theme music: Kim Wilson. Additional music: from “Peter and the Wolf”; and by Triumph, Melanie Safka, and Chappell Roan. In our 38th year satisfying your weekly minimum requirement of LGBTQ news and culture! Now more than ever, your financial support of our U.S. 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit will help keep us in ears around the world! (and we'll acknowledge your 3-figures-or-more gift on the air if you wish.)

    Faithful Politics
    Taking Back the Bible from Christian Nationalism - A Conversation with John Fugelsang

    Faithful Politics

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 44:59


    Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.comIn this wide-ranging and deeply personal conversation, Will Wright sits down with comedian, broadcaster, and author John Fugelsang to unpack how Christianity became entangled with political power - and how the teachings of Jesus have been distorted to justify cruelty, exclusion, and authoritarianism.Drawing from his book Separation of Church and Hate, Fugelsang challenges the idea that modern right-wing politics reflect Christian values. He walks through how scripture is selectively weaponized around issues like immigration, LGBTQ rights, abortion, gun policy, and punishment, while the actual teachings of Jesus - care for the poor, welcome the stranger, reject violence, and show mercy - are ignored.The discussion moves beyond critique and toward hope. Fugelsang reflects on his unusual upbringing as the son of a former nun and Franciscan brother, his journey through faith and doubt, and why he still believes Jesus matters even for people who have deconstructed organized religion. Together, Will and John explore what a healthier relationship between faith and public life could look like - one rooted in compassion rather than dominance, and transformation rather than fear.This episode is an honest, challenging, and often humorous examination of what it really means to follow Jesus in a polarized political age. Buy Separation of Church and HateA Sane Person's Guide to Taking Back the Bible from Fundamentalists, Fascists, and Flock-Fleecing Frauds: https://bookshop.org/a/112456/9781668066898Guest BioJohn Fugelsang is an actor, comedian, broadcaster, and political commentator known for blending humor, history, and faith-based critique. He hosts nightly programming on SiriusXM Insight and the daily John Fugelsang Podcast. A former host of America's Funniest Home Videos, Fugelsang has become a leading voice confronting Christian nationalism and religious hypocrisy with wit and moral clarity. His latest book, Separation of Church and Hate, offers a guide to challenging extremist theology using the Bible itself.Support the show

    Lake Effect: Full Show
    Tuesday 12/23/25: Home insurance, MKE Roots, This Is It

    Lake Effect: Full Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 51:26


    Why many home insurance policies don't cover flood damage. Federal cuts to a program that helps teachers incorporate local history into their lesson plans. The history of the historic LGBTQ bar This Is It, which closed this year.

    AlteaTalks
    S2 E11 The Bias Conversation | What Every Practitioner Needs to Know

    AlteaTalks

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 35:59


    In this episode, we sit down with researcher and tattoo artist Brooklyn Bond to unpack how unconscious bias shapes every corner of the beauty and aesthetics sector. From appearance-based assumptions to LGBTQ+, neurodiversity, racial, religious, age and disability bias, Brooklyn reveals how snap judgements can influence consultations, impact effective communication and damage client trust. She shares practical, client-led strategies designed to break old habits, enhance self-awareness, build resilience and deliver safer, more inclusive care in an increasingly diverse industry.   Resources: Altea Insurance https://www.alteainsurance.com/ Follow us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/altea-insurance/

    Your Radical Truth podcast
    047: Father Anne on the Shepherd Within and the Courage to Follow Conscience

    Your Radical Truth podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 49:40


    In this episode of Your Radical Truth, Deacon Margaret Mary O'Connor sits down with Father Anne for a deep and unflinching conversation about incarnation, conscience, women's ordination, and why authentic Christian faith must lead to justice rather than harm. Father Anne shares how witnessing the cruelty, deception, and systemic injustice normalized under the Donald Trump administration compelled her to write her book, The Shepherd Within: Following God's Incarnational Initiative to Fullness of Life Beyond Institutional Control. What she observed was not simply political dysfunction, but a profound spiritual rupture rooted in a misunderstanding of incarnation itself. This episode explores why incarnation is not a one-time event limited to Jesus, but a living spiritual principle through which God continues to act in the world. Father Anne explains how faith becomes distorted when God is treated as distant and abstract, rather than present and moving through human conscience, relationship, and moral courage. Together, Margaret Mary and Father Anne address the Church's resistance to women's leadership, the silence surrounding women deacons and priests, and the devastating consequences when institutions prioritize power over truth. They also discuss how distorted theology contributes to real-world harm, including the mistreatment of immigrants, LGBTQ people, the poor, animals, and the earth. Father Anne offers practical spiritual guidance rooted in Ignatian spirituality, including how prayer, discernment, and embodied awareness can help people experience God not as an idea, but as a living presence within and among us. This episode is essential listening for anyone questioning the relationship between faith, justice, conscience, and the future of the Church. Listen here: www.YourRadicalTruth.com/047-Father-Anne

    Breaking Form: a Poetry and Culture Podcast
    Too-Ra-Loo-Ra-Loo-Ral (A Poetry Salon)

    Breaking Form: a Poetry and Culture Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 5:21


    Please Support Breaking Form!Review the show on Apple Podcasts here.Aaron's STOP LYING is available from the Pitt Poetry Series.James's ROMANTIC COMEDY is available from Four Way Books.Show Notes:We read poems by Jonterri Gadson & Patrica TraxlerCheck out Jonterri Gadson's website: https://www.jonterrigadson.com/You can read more about Patricia Traxler on this Wikipedia page.

    Beers with Queers: A True Crime Podcast
    164. Oscar Wilde Brilliant Author, Celebrated Playwright, And Convicted Homosexual Part 2

    Beers with Queers: A True Crime Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 57:00


    A celebrated playwright at the height of fame, Oscar Wilde became fodder for scandal and ruin when he chose love over self-preservation. His brilliant career was extinguished in a courtroom where his queerness became the weapon used to destroy him. In 1895 Victorian England, homosexuality was not just taboo, it was a crime, and Oscar Wilde's passionate affair with Lord Alfred “Bosie” Douglas drew the wrath of Bosie's father, the Marquess of Queensberry. What began as a libel suit against that father's public accusation of “posing as a sodomite” thrust Wilde into a nightmarish legal spectacle that exposed his private life to the world's prying eyes. As the libel case collapsed, the evidence gathered was turned over to authorities, leading to multiple trials for gross indecency under laws that criminalized queer intimacy. Newspapers and courtroom spectators dissected Wilde's love, his works, and the very phrase “the love that dare not speak its name,” turning a queer history moment into a public obsession. Hostile judges, invasive testimony, and Victorian moral panic culminated in a devastating conviction, years of hard labor, and exile in France, where Wilde's health, reputation, and family were forever altered. This episode examines the personal cost of queer desire under oppressive laws and the cultural backlash that followed one of the most infamous queer trials ever. Hosted by Jordi and Brad, Beers With Queers brings chilling crimes, queer stories, and twisted justice to light, all with a cold one in hand. Press play, grab a drink, and join us as we uncover the darkest corners of LGBTQ+ history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    SONGMESS
    Ep. 653 - Best of LGBTQ+ 2025 feat. Javiera Electra, Matt Montero & Mula

    SONGMESS

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 153:32


    En este episodio muy especial de Songmess seguimos repasando música increíble del 2025, pero en vez de resaltar un territorio nos enfocamos en la comunidad LGBTQ+, celebrando el arcoíris, la lucha y los temazos! Para ayudarnos con la tarea invitamos a tres grandes artistas y amigues del show: la cantautora artpop Javiera Electra, desde Chile, al cantante y productor electropop Matt Montero, desde Argentina, y a Cristabel y Anabel Acevedo del grupo electrocaribeño, Mula, desde la República Dominicana. Cada una de nuestras invitades llega a contarnos de los grandes discos que lanzaron este año y sobre las fértiles escenas que habitan, recomendando una lista de canciones que nos dejaron gritando y bailando. Ojo, que aunque este episodio recopila varios de nuestros lanzamientos arcoíris favoritos del año, artistas LGBTQ+ aparecerán en todos los repasos. Y la queso

    All Inclusive
    Jeffrey Marsh: The Joyful Activism of Self-Love and Gender Identity

    All Inclusive

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 28:30


    For nearly two decades Jeffrey Marsh has been a representative and advocate for LGBTQ people of all stripes. Whether on Vine, Tik Tok or Instagram, Jeffrey has built success on simple videos helping straight and LGBTQ people attain a lasting sense of peace and self-compassion.  Jeffrey is the first non-binary person  to sign a book deal with any “Big 5” publisher worldwide, and they have since written two books, “How to Be You: Stop Trying to Be Someone Else and Start Living Your Life” and “Take Your Own Advice: Learn to Trust Your Inner Voice and Start Helping Yourself.” Jay and Jeffrey explore the anxiety in wanting to do right by other people, the different valences of Jeffrey's advice to the LGBTQ community and much more. Today's episode was produced by Tani Levitt and Mijon Zulu. To check out more episodes or to learn more about the show, you can visit our website Allaboutchangepodcast.com. If you like our show, spread the word, tell a friend or family member, or leave us a review on your favorite podcasting app. We really appreciate it. All About Change is produced by the Ruderman Family Foundation. Episode Chapters 0:00 Intro 1:12 The physical feeling of anxiety 4:50 How should parents think about Jeffrey's estrangement from their family 7:30 How has LGBTQ activism changed during Jeffrey's career in activism 8:45 The hateful practice of demonizing other people 16:12 Internal vs external activism 19:29 The power in living a joyful life 23:31 Self-help when your trouble is caused by other people 24:59 Outro and goodbye For video episodes, watch on www.youtube.com/@therudermanfamilyfoundation Stay in touch: X: @JayRuderman | @RudermanFdn LinkedIn: Jay Ruderman | Ruderman Family Foundation Instagram: All About Change Podcast | Ruderman Family Foundation To learn more about the podcast, visit https://allaboutchangepodcast.com/ Jay's brand new book, Find Your Fight, in which Jay teaches the next generation of activists and advocates how to step up and bring about lasting change. You can find Find Your Fight wherever you buy your books, and you can learn more about it at https://www.walmart.com/ip/Find-Your-Fight-Make-Your-Voice-Heard-for-the-Causes-That-Matter-Most-Hardcover-9781963827071/10817862336

    Sniffies' Cruising Confessions
    The Sniffies Nymphowars 2025 Year-End Special

    Sniffies' Cruising Confessions

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 55:28 Transcription Available


    At Sniffies, there’s only one thing that gets us harder than the promise of anonymous sex: nostalgia. So for our very special 2025 Year-End Special, Gabe and Chris welcome the riotously funny Macy Rodman and Theda Hammel of the hilarious Nymphowars podcast to look back at their favorite queer cultural moments of 2025, most of which revolve around Lady Gaga. Then, in act two, the gang digs through data to learn what Sniffies’ Cruisers were up to this year, including how many pump and dumps took place, which US city was the horniest and which international destination is really, really into armpits . Ready for a recap that will make you hard? Just push play. Follow Sniffies' Cruising Confessions: cruisingconfessions.com Try Sniffies: sniffies.com Follow Sniffies on Social: Instagram: instagram.com/sniffiesapp X: x.com/sniffiesapp TikTok: tiktok.com/@sniffiesapp Follow the hosts: Gabe Gonzalez: instagram.com/gaybonez Chris Patterson-Rosso: instagram.com/cprgivesyoulife Guests featured in this episode: Macy Rodman: instagram.com/macyrodman/ Theda Hammel: instagram.com/majortransceleb/ Nymphowars: patreon.com/c/nymphowarsxxx/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Wisconsin Today
    LGBTQ+ advocates push back against Trump’s proposed ban on transgender care for youth, Sheboygan’s new ‘dementia village’

    Wisconsin Today

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025


    The Trump administration last week moved to ban physicians and hospitals from providing gender-affirming care to minors. Wisconsin advocates say it would have harmful effects. A 90-year-old bridge comes down in southwestern Wisconsin. And, Sheboygan County residents are pioneering a new way to care for people with dementia.

    Queer News
    Interview: I'm Alive and I'm Winning: Living Beyond Red with Marvin Anderson

    Queer News

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 26:06


    Family, we are in holiday mode here at the Queer News podcast which means it's time for rest and some interviews. This week we're bringing some inspiring holiday voicemails to help you get through this season and an interview centering purpose to help us get our lives right together as we enter 2026. As Marvin says, "Purpose is a vehicle, and purpose has the ability to take you in the right direction if you would just follow." Let's get into it. Want to support this podcast?

    Lesbian Chronicles: Coming Out Later in Life
    Episode 331: Your Trauma Isn't an Excuse

    Lesbian Chronicles: Coming Out Later in Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2025 39:23 Transcription Available


    Alli and Melisa discuss a topic relationship coach Sabrina Zohar touched on -- using your trauma as an excuse. It's ok to name your trauma, but it's your job to fix. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lesbian-chronicles-coming-out-later-in-life--5601514/support.

    Ground Zero Media
    Show Sample for 12/19/25: Tonight On Ground Zero: Mobius Stripper

    Ground Zero Media

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2025 8:16


    Tonight On Ground Zero: Mobius Stripper The United States is reportedly the number one user of OnlyFans, a company run by a modern Magnus Hirschfeld named Leonid Radvinsky, according to the 2025 end-of-year report. In the end-of-year 2025 search-result report from Pornhub, run by another Hirschfeld since 2023, named Solomon Friedman, searches for “femboy,” general LGBTQ, and “transgender” exploded in popularity. According to the data: “' Trans threesome' up 67 per cent. 'Trans amateur' rose 49 per cent. Interestingly, this is the same type of material that was targeted for burning in 1930s Berlin by the rising nationalist movement, motivated more by citizens than even Nazism. The Institute for Sexual Science was responsible for pushing every manner of niche sexuality, gender ideology, and pornography onto the public, including children. Their speciality was transgenderism and sex-change surgeries. Considering the background of the people responsible for this perversion, then and today, are we heading for another Berlin book burning as we go around the Möbius strip of history? Tonight, Ryan Gable fills in for Clyde Lewis and speaks about - Mobius Stripper.