Maddie Zahm

For Maddie Zahm, there's nothing more powerful than writing songs that scare her. On her debut EP You Might Not Like Her, the Boise-bred singer/songwriter intimately documents the massive upheaval she's experienced over the last year: a life-changing journey that includes leaving the stifling church community where she long served as a worship leader, moving to Los Angeles and coming out as queer.With equal parts raw vulnerability and undeniable strength -- first glimpsed on her viral hit single "Fat Funny Friend" which has achieved over 30 million streams -- Maddie opens up about her personal trauma, her sexuality, and her relationship with her body, embracing the kind of unapologetic yet compassionate truth-telling that's transformative for artist and audience alike.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

For <a href="https://maddiezahmmusic.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Maddie Zahm</a>, there's nothing more powerful than writing songs that scare her. On her debut EP You Might Not Like Her, the Boise-bred singer/songwriter intimately documents the massive upheaval she's experienced over the last year: a life-changing journey that includes leaving the stifling church community where she long served as a worship leader, moving to Los Angeles and coming out as queer.With equal parts raw vulnerability and undeniable strength -- first glimpsed on her viral hit single "Fat Funny Friend" which has achieved over 30 million streams -- Maddie opens up about her personal trauma, her sexuality, and her relationship with her body, embracing the kind of unapologetic yet compassionate truth-telling that's transformative for artist and audience alike.Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Maddie Zahm is an Empty Canvas

Shannon TL Kearns is a transgender man who believes in the transformative power of story. As an ordained priest, a playwright, a theologian, and a writer all of his work revolves around making meaning through story. He's the co-founder of QueerTheology.com and the podcast Queer Theology and his new book “In The Margins: A Transgender Man’s Journey with Scripture” released last weekShannon is a recipient of the Playwrights’ Center Jerome Fellowship in 20/21 and he was a Lambda Literary Fellow for 2019 and a Finnovation Fellow for 2019/2020. He is a sought-after speaker on transgender issues and religion as well as a skilled facilitator of a variety of workshops. His work with Brian G. Murphy at QueerTheology.com has reached more than a million people all over the world through videos, articles, online courses, and communityLinks + Resources:Fr. Shannon's WebsiteQueer TheologyIn the Margins BookAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Shannon TL Kearns is a transgender man who believes in the transformative power of story. As an ordained priest, a playwright, a theologian, and a writer all of his work revolves around making meaning through story. He's the co-founder of <a href="http://QueerTheology.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">QueerTheology.com</a> and the podcast Queer Theology and his new book “<a href="https://www.queertheology.com/in-the-margins/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">In The Margins: A Transgender Man’s Journey with Scripture</a>” released last weekShannon is a recipient of the Playwrights’ Center Jerome Fellowship in 20/21 and he was a Lambda Literary Fellow for 2019 and a Finnovation Fellow for 2019/2020. He is a sought-after speaker on transgender issues and religion as well as a skilled facilitator of a variety of workshops. His work with Brian G. Murphy at <a href="http://QueerTheology.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">QueerTheology.com</a> has reached more than a million people all over the world through videos, articles, online courses, and communityLinks + Resources:<ul><li><a href="https://www.shannontlkearns.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fr. Shannon's Website</a></li><li><a href="https://www.queertheology.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Queer Theology</a></li><li><a href="https://www.queertheology.com/in-the-margins/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">In the Margins Book</a></li></ul>Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Fr. Shannon TL Kearns on His Trans Journey with Scripture

Mace Mooney

Mace Mooney is a psychotherapist in training and a leader with Affirming Youth Ministries (AYM), a nonprofit dedicated to ministering to LGBTQIA+ youth and those that love them in the name of radical inclusion, authenticity, and God’s expansive love. They’re the cohost of the podcast, No Small Thing which invites folks to live less certain and more curious lives. Today, we're chatting about their work with AYM and what we can learn about living a more curious, less certain life.Links + ResourcesAffirming Youth MinistriesNo Small Thing PodcastThe Artist's WayAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mace Mooney is a psychotherapist in training and a leader with Affirming Youth Ministries (AYM), a nonprofit dedicated to ministering to LGBTQIA+ youth and those that love them in the name of radical inclusion, authenticity, and God’s expansive love. They’re the cohost of the podcast, No Small Thing which invites folks to live less certain and more curious lives. Today, we're chatting about their work with AYM and what we can learn about living a more curious, less certain life.Links + Resources<ul><li><a href="https://affirmingyouthministries.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Affirming Youth Ministries</a></li><li><a href="https://pod.link/1383401997" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">No Small Thing Podcast</a></li><li><a href="https://www.theartistswaybook.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Artist's Way</a></li></ul>Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Mace Mooney Believes the Kids are All Right

Dianna Anderson

Dianna Anderson is a nonbinary, queer writer based in Minneapolis, MN. They are the author of several books, including Damaged Goods: New Perspectives on Christian Purity and Problematic: How Toxic Callout Culture is Destroying Feminism.Dianna’s newest book, In Transit: Being Non-Binary In A World of Dichotomies, is out today! It’s an exploration of what it means to be non-binary in a world that genders everything, down to the very words we use. They start off exploring the long history of non-binary people, and then they tease out where non-binary identities fit within the idea of transgender identity, exploring what they all mean in a cisnormative society.They hold a Master's in English from Baylor University and a Master's in Women’s Studies from the University of Oxford in Oxford, England. When not working on books, Dianna is a grant writer and non-profit development professional. They live with two cats, Minerva and Tonks.Links + ResourcesDianna's WebsiteIn Transit on Bookshop.orgAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dianna Anderson is a nonbinary, queer writer based in Minneapolis, MN. They are the author of several books, including Damaged Goods: New Perspectives on Christian Purity and Problematic: How Toxic Callout Culture is Destroying Feminism.Dianna’s newest book, In Transit: Being Non-Binary In A World of Dichotomies, is out today! It’s an exploration of what it means to be non-binary in a world that genders everything, down to the very words we use. They start off exploring the long history of non-binary people, and then they tease out where non-binary identities fit within the idea of transgender identity, exploring what they all mean in a cisnormative society.They hold a Master's in English from Baylor University and a Master's in Women’s Studies from the University of Oxford in Oxford, England. When not working on books, Dianna is a grant writer and non-profit development professional. They live with two cats, Minerva and Tonks.Links + Resources<ul><li><a href="http://diannaeanderson.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dianna's Website</a></li><li><a href="https://bookshop.org/books/in-transit-being-non-binary-in-a-world-of-dichotomies/9781506479248" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">In Transit on Bookshop.org</a></li></ul>Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Dianna Anderson on Being Nonbinary in a World of Dichotomies

Lucy Dacus

Lucy Dacus is an acclaimed singer-songwriter and author from Richmond, VA. She has released three studio albums including 2021’s highly lauded Home Video, which earned rave reviews from global outlets such as Variety,The Guardian, NPR, Rolling Stone and many more. In 2018, Dacus created the collaborative supergroup boygenius with close friends Julien Baker and Phoebe Bridgers. Their debut EP was one of the most talked about releases of 2018, landing on nearly every notable “Best Music of the Year” list. Today, she talks about growing up in church and how she doesn't have things figured out yet.Links + ResourcesLucy's WebsiteLucy on InstagramAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Lucy Dacus is an acclaimed singer-songwriter and author from Richmond, VA. She has released three studio albums including 2021’s highly lauded Home Video, which earned rave reviews from global outlets such as Variety,The Guardian, NPR, Rolling Stone and many more. In 2018, Dacus created the collaborative supergroup boygenius with close friends Julien Baker and Phoebe Bridgers. Their debut EP was one of the most talked about releases of 2018, landing on nearly every notable “Best Music of the Year” list. Today, she talks about growing up in church and how she doesn't have things figured out yet.Links + Resources<ul><li><a href="https://lucydacus.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lucy's Website</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/lucydacus/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lucy on Instagram</a></li></ul>Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Lucy Dacus is Still Figuring It Out

Edafe Okporo

Edafe Okporo is a global gay rights activist, the founder of Refuge America, and one of the country’s most visible voices on the issue of displacement, leading an organization with a vision to “strengthen the US as a place of welcome for LGBTQ displaced people.” He was born in Warri, Nigeria, and migrated to the United States in 2016 as an asylum seeker and is now a refugee of the United States. Edafe is among the inaugural winners of the David Prize, which honors individuals with bold visions for creating a better and brighter New York City. He is also a Logo 30 Honoree. His new book, Asylum: A Memoir &amp; Manifesto is a poignant, moving memoir and urgent call to action for immigration justice. The book imagines a future where immigrants and asylees are treated with fairness, transparency, and compassion.Links + ResourcesEdafe's WebsiteAsylum: A Memoir &amp; ManifestoRefuge AmericaDetain and Punish by Carl LindskoogAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Edafe Okporo is a global gay rights activist, the founder of <a href="https://www.refugeamerica.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Refuge America</a>, and one of the country’s most visible voices on the issue of displacement, leading an organization with a vision to “strengthen the US as a place of welcome for LGBTQ displaced people.” He was born in Warri, Nigeria, and migrated to the United States in 2016 as an asylum seeker and is now a refugee of the United States. Edafe is among the inaugural winners of the David Prize, which honors individuals with bold visions for creating a better and brighter New York City. He is also a Logo 30 Honoree. His new book, <a href="https://www.edafeokporo.com/book" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Asylum: A Memoir &amp; Manifesto</a> is a poignant, moving memoir and urgent call to action for immigration justice. The book imagines a future where immigrants and asylees are treated with fairness, transparency, and compassion.Links + Resources<ul><li><a href="https://www.edafeokporo.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Edafe's Website</a></li><li><a href="https://www.edafeokporo.com/book" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Asylum: A Memoir &amp; Manifesto</a></li><li><a href="https://www.refugeamerica.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Refuge America</a></li><li><a href="https://upf.com/book.asp?id=9781683400400" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Detain and Punish by Carl Lindskoog</a></li></ul>Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Edafe Okporo Sought Asylum

Rachel Kurtz

Rachel Kurtz is a Minneapolis-based singer/songwriter who has been touring and singing for almost 20 years. Her powerhouse voice and heartfelt performances have been electrifying crowds in Atlanta’s Georgia Dome, New Orleans’ Superdome, Texas’ Alamo Dome, and hundreds of other concert venues from coast to coast. Recently, she came out as queer and released her new single “Gay Kids” a love song to every queer kid out there, from a queer mom. Links + ResourcesRachel's WebsiteGay Kids Music VideoDonate to Rachel's WorkAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rachel Kurtz is a Minneapolis-based singer/songwriter who has been touring and singing for almost 20 years. Her powerhouse voice and heartfelt performances have been electrifying crowds in Atlanta’s Georgia Dome, New Orleans’ Superdome, Texas’ Alamo Dome, and hundreds of other concert venues from coast to coast. Recently, she came out as queer and released her new single “Gay Kids” a love song to every queer kid out there, from a queer mom. Links + Resources<ul><li><a href="https://www.rachelkurtz.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rachel's Website</a></li><li><a href="https://youtu.be/3izMUpQCgNo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gay Kids Music Video</a></li><li><a href="https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=D2JR2QBP42FVW" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Donate to Rachel's Work</a></li></ul>Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Rachel Kurtz Makes Music for All of Us

Matthew Paul Turner

Matthew Paul Turner is a New York Times bestselling author of multiple books, including his Children’s books — When God Made You and When I Pray For You. His newest children’s book, I Am God’s Dream released last week.Matthew’s writing career started nearly 20 years ago, and he has published a book every year. Called “one of Christianity’s fresh voices” by Publisher’s Weekly, Matthew’s other notable works include Our Great Big American God, Churched, Coffeehouse Gospel and The Christian Culture Survival Guide.But, when he came out nearly two years ago and announced an impending divorce with his wife, his entire career was threatened. Today we’re chatting about his experience coming out and what he has learned along the way. Links + ResourcesI Am God's DreamMatthew Paul Turner's WebsiteMatthew on TwitterMatthew on InstagramJoin Matthias and Dr. Robyn Henderson Espinoza on May 12 at The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology as they engage in conversation around Dr. Robyn's new book Body Becoming: A Path to Our Liberation. This event has both in-person and online attendance options. All the details can be found at https://theseattleschool.edu/event/body-becoming-a-path-to-our-liberation/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Matthew Paul Turner is a New York Times bestselling author of multiple books, including his Children’s books — When God Made You and When I Pray For You. His newest children’s book, I Am God’s Dream released last week.Matthew’s writing career started nearly 20 years ago, and he has published a book every year. Called “one of Christianity’s fresh voices” by Publisher’s Weekly, Matthew’s other notable works include Our Great Big American God, Churched, Coffeehouse Gospel and The Christian Culture Survival Guide.But, when he came out nearly two years ago and announced an impending divorce with his wife, his entire career was threatened. Today we’re chatting about his experience coming out and what he has learned along the way. Links + Resources<ul><li><a href="https://matthewpaulturner.com/books/i-am-gods-dream/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">I Am God's Dream</a></li><li><a href="https://matthewpaulturner.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Matthew Paul Turner's Website</a></li><li><a href="http://www.twitter.com/heympt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Matthew on Twitter</a></li><li><a href="http://www.instagram.com/MatthewPaulTurner" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Matthew on Instagram</a></li></ul> Join Matthias and Dr. Robyn Henderson Espinoza on May 12 at The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology as they engage in conversation around Dr. Robyn's new book <a href="https://www.broadleafbooks.com/store/product/9781506473574/Body-Becoming" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Body Becoming: A Path to Our Liberation</a>. This event has both in-person and online attendance options. All the details can be found at <a href="https://theseattleschool.edu/event/body-becoming-a-path-to-our-liberation/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://theseattleschool.edu/event/body-becoming-a-path-to-our-liberation/</a>Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Matthew Paul Turner Writes Children's Books

Bridget Eileen Rivera is a sociologist completing her Ph.D. at the City University of New York Graduate Center. She’s the author of “Heavy Burdens: Seven Ways LGBTQ+ Christians Experience Harm in the Church.”Today she chats with Matthias about the ways LGBTQ+ people are harmed in the church, especially in regards to forced celibacy. She explains how she uses her choice to be celibate to undermine traditional arguments and carve a path for all LGBTQ+ people.Links + ResourcesBridget's WebsiteBridget's BlogHeavy Burdens BookBridget on InstagramBridget on TwitterJoin Matthias and Dr. Robyn Henderson Espinoza on May 12 at The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology as they engage in conversation around Dr. Robyn's new book Body Becoming: A Path to Our Liberation. This event has both in-person and online attendance options. All the details can be found at https://theseattleschool.edu/event/body-becoming-a-path-to-our-liberation/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Bridget Eileen Rivera is a sociologist completing her Ph.D. at the City University of New York Graduate Center. She’s the author of “Heavy Burdens: Seven Ways LGBTQ+ Christians Experience Harm in the Church.”Today she chats with Matthias about the ways LGBTQ+ people are harmed in the church, especially in regards to forced celibacy. She explains how she uses her choice to be celibate to undermine traditional arguments and carve a path for all LGBTQ+ people.Links + Resources<ul><li><a href="https://bridgeteileenrivera.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bridget's Website</a></li><li><a href="https://www.meditationsofatravelingnun.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bridget's Blog</a></li><li><a href="https://bookshop.org/books/heavy-burdens-seven-ways-lgbtq-christians-experience-harm-in-the-church-9781587435393/9781587434839" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Heavy Burdens Book</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/travelingnun" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bridget on Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/TravelingNun" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bridget on Twitter</a></li></ul> Join Matthias and Dr. Robyn Henderson Espinoza on May 12 at The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology as they engage in conversation around Dr. Robyn's new book <a href="https://www.broadleafbooks.com/store/product/9781506473574/Body-Becoming" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Body Becoming: A Path to Our Liberation</a>. This event has both in-person and online attendance options. All the details can be found at <a href="https://theseattleschool.edu/event/body-becoming-a-path-to-our-liberation/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://theseattleschool.edu/event/body-becoming-a-path-to-our-liberation/</a>Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Bridget Eileen Rivera on How the Church Harms Queer People

Jo Luehmann

Jo Luehmann is a Colombian-born and raised pastor who moved to the US to get her master's degree in ministry and theology. After 10 years working inside churches, she found in personal and systemic ways how harmful and abusive the evangelical church can be. Jo quit her job and committed to finding a faith that wasn’t abusive.Alongside her partner, she started the Living Room a non-profit reclaiming faith and Christianity as spiritual expressions that can lead us toward wholeness and healing. In the summer of 2020 alongside a group of victims and survivors of church abuse, Jo started @doBetterChurch an online space where people abused in churches can be seen, heard, believed, and connected to others who can offer tools in their journey toward healing, as well as an initiative to invite churches to do better. Jo speaks and teaches about decolonizing faith and theology, as well as the importance of dismantling white supremacy, patriarchy, and capitalism both individually and collectively.Links + ResourcesJo Luehmann on PatreonThe Living Room PodcastJo on InstagramJo on TwitterJoin Matthias and Dr. Robyn Henderson Espinoza on May 12 at The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology as they engage in conversation around Dr. Robyn's new book Body Becoming: A Path to Our Liberation. This event has both in-person and online attendance options. All the details can be found at https://theseattleschool.edu/event/body-becoming-a-path-to-our-liberation/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jo Luehmann is a Colombian-born and raised pastor who moved to the US to get her master's degree in ministry and theology. After 10 years working inside churches, she found in personal and systemic ways how harmful and abusive the evangelical church can be. Jo quit her job and committed to finding a faith that wasn’t abusive.Alongside her partner, she started the Living Room a non-profit reclaiming faith and Christianity as spiritual expressions that can lead us toward wholeness and healing. In the summer of 2020 alongside a group of victims and survivors of church abuse, Jo started @doBetterChurch an online space where people abused in churches can be seen, heard, believed, and connected to others who can offer tools in their journey toward healing, as well as an initiative to invite churches to do better. Jo speaks and teaches about decolonizing faith and theology, as well as the importance of dismantling white supremacy, patriarchy, and capitalism both individually and collectively.Links + Resources<ul><li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/joluehmann" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jo Luehmann on Patreon</a></li><li><a href="https://pod.link/1604636018" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Living Room Podcast</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/joluehmann" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jo on Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/JoLuehmann" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jo on Twitter</a></li></ul> Join Matthias and Dr. Robyn Henderson Espinoza on May 12 at The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology as they engage in conversation around Dr. Robyn's new book <a href="https://www.broadleafbooks.com/store/product/9781506473574/Body-Becoming" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Body Becoming: A Path to Our Liberation</a>. This event has both in-person and online attendance options. All the details can be found at <a href="https://theseattleschool.edu/event/body-becoming-a-path-to-our-liberation/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://theseattleschool.edu/event/body-becoming-a-path-to-our-liberation/</a>Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Jo Luehmann is Invested in Liberation

Named one of the best LGBTQ podcasts by “O: The Oprah Magazine,” Queerology asks how might we live better as queer people of faith. Host Matthias Roberts brings together theologians, psychologists, poets, thinkers, and change makers for conversations around belief and being.

Hi. I recently began listening to your podcast. I have grown up in a Christian family, community, gone to Christian school, etc, and I am still struggling through my understanding of faith and its role in my life. I am starting from the beginning, so I am somewhat hopeful what your show can teach me. With that out of the way, I recently listened to the third episode with Robin DiAngelo, and I just have some thoughts. I am white and grew up in a mostly white community, but when this conversation comes around, I do get defensive, and one of my immediate responses is that I don’t like being labeled white. Maybe this is my way out, but for me, it erases the history of my family. my ancestors were mainly German, Swedish, and Scandinavian, and when I just take the title of white, it minimizes all of that history, and I guess I am reluctant to let it go. Maybe I am just trying to play victim, but this thought always comes up, and I am not sure why. That was my main thought anyway.

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Named one of the best LGBTQ podcasts by “O: The Oprah Magazine,” Queerology asks how might we live better as queer people of faith. Host Matthias Roberts brings together theologians, psychologists, poets, thinkers, and change makers for conversations around belief and being.

Queerology: A Podcast on Belief and Being

Alyson Stoner

Alyson Stoner is an accomplished actress, dancer and recording artist who is known from her performances in blockbuster franchises Step Up and Cheaper by the Dozen; to her voiceover work in the Emmy award-winning series Phineas and Ferb; to dancing in music videos for the likes of Missy Elliot and Eminem; and most recently her new music. Earlier this year, Alyson came out publicly via her single “When It’s Right” and an essay in Teen Vogue, sharing her journey of falling in love with a woman for the first time. In this episode Alyson shares about wrestling with her faith and sexuality, coming out, and how she's learned to embrace mystery. Alyson can be found on Twitter and Instagram, @alysonstoner. She's also on YouTube, youtube.com/therealalysonstoner. Queerology is on Twitter and Instagram, @queerologypodAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Alyson Stoner is an accomplished actress, dancer and recording artist who is known from her performances in blockbuster franchises Step Up and Cheaper by the Dozen; to her voiceover work in the Emmy award-winning series Phineas and Ferb; to dancing in music videos for the likes of Missy Elliot and Eminem; and most recently her new music. Earlier this year, Alyson came out publicly via her single “When It’s Right” and an essay in Teen Vogue, sharing her journey of falling in love with a woman for the first time. In this episode Alyson shares about wrestling with her faith and sexuality, coming out, and how she's learned to embrace mystery. Alyson can be found on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/alysonstoner" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.instagram.com/alysonstoner" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, @alysonstoner. She's also on YouTube, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/therealalysonstoner" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">youtube.com/therealalysonstoner</a>. Queerology is on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/queerologypod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.instagram.com/queerologypod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, @queerologypodAdvertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Alyson Stoner Embraced Mystery - Episode 62

Matthew Vines

Matthew Vines is the author of God and the Gay Christian and founder of The Reformation Project, an organization seeking to reform church teaching on sexual orientation and gender identity. In this episode, he talks about the state of the queer faith movement in today's political atmosphere. Matthew's work is responsible for bringing the national conversation around queer Christianity to a fever pitch with the publication of his book causing countless faith leaders and denominations to contend with his argument that one can, indeed, be queer and Christian. He has been featured by Time Magazine, The New York Times, Politico, NPR, and many others. Matthew can be found on Twitter, @vinesmatthew and at matthewvines.com. The Reformation Project can be found on Twitter, @reformationp and at reformationproject.org. Queerology is on Twitter and Instagram, @queerologypodAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Matthew Vines is the author of God and the Gay Christian and founder of The Reformation Project, an organization seeking to reform church teaching on sexual orientation and gender identity. In this episode, he talks about the state of the queer faith movement in today's political atmosphere. Matthew's work is responsible for bringing the national conversation around queer Christianity to a fever pitch with the publication of his book causing countless faith leaders and denominations to contend with his argument that one can, indeed, be queer and Christian. He has been featured by Time Magazine, The New York Times, Politico, NPR, and many others. Matthew can be found on Twitter, <a href="http://www.twitter.com/vinesmatthew" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@vinesmatthew</a> and at <a href="http://www.matthewvines.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">matthewvines.com</a>. The Reformation Project can be found on Twitter, <a href="http://www.twitter.com/reformationp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@reformationp</a> and at <a href="http://www.reformationproject.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">reformationproject.org</a>. Queerology is on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/queerologypod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.instagram.com/queerologypod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, @queerologypodAdvertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Matthew Vines on the State of the Movement - E61

Joel Hollier

Joel Hollier is an Australian former pastor who prominently taught that celibacy was the only option for LGBTQ+ Christians. As a gay man himself, he became a prominent voice in Australia promoting this view. Through many years of prayerful discernment, revisiting the Bible and discovering new ways of thinking, Joel’s mind on this topic was slowly changed and he lost everything. Today, he is passionate about helping people see that their identity is most beautifully captured when we see ourselves as children of God, and that being LGBT can be a glorious part of this beauty. Joel lives in Sydney, Australia and has degrees in Social Work and Theology. He is completing a PhD on the vital place of LGBT people in the evangelical church. Joel’s Bible + Faith + Sexuality project can be found at biblefaithsexuality.com. He also works with Equal Voices Australia, equalvoices.org.eu. He can be found on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, @joelhollier Queerology is on Twitter and Instagram, @queerologypodAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Joel Hollier is an Australian former pastor who prominently taught that celibacy was the only option for LGBTQ+ Christians. As a gay man himself, he became a prominent voice in Australia promoting this view. Through many years of prayerful discernment, revisiting the Bible and discovering new ways of thinking, Joel’s mind on this topic was slowly changed and he lost everything. Today, he is passionate about helping people see that their identity is most beautifully captured when we see ourselves as children of God, and that being LGBT can be a glorious part of this beauty. Joel lives in Sydney, Australia and has degrees in Social Work and Theology. He is completing a PhD on the vital place of LGBT people in the evangelical church. Joel’s Bible + Faith + Sexuality project can be found at <a href="http://www.biblefaithsexuality.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">biblefaithsexuality.com</a>. He also works with Equal Voices Australia, <a href="https://equalvoices.org.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">equalvoices.org.eu</a>. He can be found on <a href="https://twitter.com/joelhollier?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/joelhollier" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/joelhollier/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, @joelhollier Queerology is on <a href="https://twitter.com/queerologypod?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/queerologypod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, @queerologypodAdvertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Joel Hollier was an Australian Pastor

Trey Pearson

(This is an encore of Episode 26) Recording artist Trey Pearson made headlines when he came out. In this episode, Matthias and Trey discuss Trey's new album and the part of coming out nobody talks about: grief.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

(This is an encore of Episode 26) Recording artist Trey Pearson made headlines when he came out. In this episode, Matthias and Trey discuss Trey's new album and the part of coming out nobody talks about: grief.Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Trey Pearson on Grief and Coming Out - Encore Episode

Rosemary Jones

(This is an encore of Episode 8 with Rosemary Jones -- Matthias is graduating this week from grad school and knee-deep in final assignments. Queerology will be back next week with a new episode!)   As a bisexual woman who loves Jesus, Rosemary Jones believes the process of embracing all of who we are is what will bring about beauty that can change the world. In this episode she talks about the complexity of being bisexual while in a straight passing marriage. Rosemary can be found at theartofrosemary.com  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

(This is an encore of Episode 8 with Rosemary Jones -- Matthias is graduating this week from grad school and knee-deep in final assignments. Queerology will be back next week with a new episode!) As a bisexual woman who loves Jesus, Rosemary Jones believes the process of embracing all of who we are is what will bring about beauty that can change the world. In this episode she talks about the complexity of being bisexual while in a straight passing marriage. Rosemary can be found at <a href="http://theartofrosemary.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">theartofrosemary.com</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Rosemary Jones is in a Straight Passing Relationship (Encore)

Sarah Kessler

Sarah Kessler is a life coach (CPC, ELI-MP), speaker, and writer who is passionate about connecting with individuals and empowering them to live a life marked by radical self-love, freedom, and endless possibility. In this episode, she sits down with Matthias to discuss the phenomenon of "second adolescence" which many people experience after coming out. Sarah resides in Denver, CO, with her wife, Stacey, and their new puppy, Kamari. She can be found at coachkessler.com and also over at The Christian Closet. She's on Twitter and Instagram, @thecoachkessler Join the Tell Your Pastor #imaffirming campaign for Lent:https://www.generousspace.ca/lent-2019-tell-your-pastor-imaffirming/ Queerology is on Twitter and Instagram, @queerologypodAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sarah Kessler is a life coach (CPC, ELI-MP), speaker, and writer who is passionate about connecting with individuals and empowering them to live a life marked by radical self-love, freedom, and endless possibility. In this episode, she sits down with Matthias to discuss the phenomenon of "second adolescence" which many people experience after coming out. Sarah resides in Denver, CO, with her wife, Stacey, and their new puppy, Kamari. She can be found at <a href="http://www.coachkessler.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">coachkessler.com</a> and also over at <a href="http://www.thechristiancloset.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Christian Closet</a>. She's on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/thecoachkessler" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.instagra.com/thecoachkessler" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, @thecoachkessler Join the Tell Your Pastor #imaffirming campaign for Lent:<a href="https://www.generousspace.ca/lent-2019-tell-your-pastor-imaffirming/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.generousspace.ca/lent-2019-tell-your-pastor-imaffirming/</a> Queerology is on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/queerologypod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.instagram.com/queerologypod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, @queerologypodAdvertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

On Second Adolescence with Sarah Kessler - E73

Last week, Bethel Church posted a message on their Instagram asking "Can a person leave homosexuality behind?" promoting their "Changed Movement" which shares stories of people who have "experienced freedom" from being LGBTQ+. 90 Seconds of Truth is our response. Kevin Garcia and I joined forces and asked people on our social media channels to share 90-second stories with us of what their lives have been like since leaving toxic theology behind. We had so many responses that we needed to break things up into two episodes! Listen in today and again tomorrow on Kevin's Podcast, A Tiny Revolution to hear all these incredible stories! Together, we can fight the resurgence of ex-gay theology. A theology that is responsible for the deaths of LGBTQ+ people all over the world. Join us and tell your story using the hashtag #90SecondsOfTruthAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Last week, Bethel Church posted a message on their Instagram asking "Can a person leave homosexuality behind?" promoting their "Changed Movement" which shares stories of people who have "experienced freedom" from being LGBTQ+. 90 Seconds of Truth is our response. Kevin Garcia and I joined forces and asked people on our social media channels to share 90-second stories with us of what their lives have been like since leaving toxic theology behind. We had so many responses that we needed to break things up into two episodes! Listen in today and again tomorrow on Kevin's Podcast, <a href="https://www.thekevingarcia.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Tiny Revolution</a> to hear all these incredible stories! Together, we can fight the resurgence of ex-gay theology. A theology that is responsible for the deaths of LGBTQ+ people all over the world. Join us and tell your story using the hashtag #90SecondsOfTruthAdvertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

90 Seconds of Truth - Part 1

Therapist and founder of The Christian Closet, Candice Czubernat discusses the complexities of mental health while living as a queer people of faith. Candice was named one of the "10 Pro-LGBT Religious Women You Should Know" by The Advocate and is an active blogger and speaker around issues of LGBTQ Christianity and mental health. Her practice can be found at thechristiancloset.com, she blogs at candiceczubernat.com. She's on Twitter: @TheChristianCL and Facebook: facebook.com/thechristiancloset. Queerology is on Twitter and Instagram, @queerologypod.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Therapist and founder of The Christian Closet, Candice Czubernat discusses the complexities of mental health while living as a queer people of faith. Candice was named one of the "10 Pro-LGBT Religious Women You Should Know" by The Advocate and is an active blogger and speaker around issues of LGBTQ Christianity and mental health. Her practice can be found at <a href="http://www.thechristiancloset.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">thechristiancloset.com</a>, she blogs at <a href="http://www.candiceczubernat.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">candiceczubernat.com</a>. She's on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/thechristiancl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter: @TheChristianCL</a> and <a href="http://www.facebook.com/thechristiancloset" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook: facebook.com/thechristiancloset</a>. Queerology is on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/queerologypod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.instagram.com/queerologypod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, @queerologypod.Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Candice Czubernat | Queer Mental Health - Episode 38

In this encore of Episode 38, therapist and founder of The Christian Closet, Candice Czubernat discusses the complexities of mental health while living as a queer people of faith. Candice was named one of the "10 Pro-LGBT Religious Women You Should Know" by The Advocate and is an active blogger and speaker around issues of LGBTQ Christianity and mental health. Her practice can be found at thechristiancloset.com, she blogs at candiceczubernat.com. She's on Twitter: @TheChristianCL and Facebook: facebook.com/thechristiancloset. Queerology is on Twitter and Instagram, @queerologypod.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this encore of Episode 38, therapist and founder of The Christian Closet, Candice Czubernat discusses the complexities of mental health while living as a queer people of faith. Candice was named one of the "10 Pro-LGBT Religious Women You Should Know" by The Advocate and is an active blogger and speaker around issues of LGBTQ Christianity and mental health. Her practice can be found at <a href="http://www.thechristiancloset.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">thechristiancloset.com</a>, she blogs at <a href="http://www.candiceczubernat.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">candiceczubernat.com</a>. She's on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/thechristiancl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter: @TheChristianCL</a> and <a href="http://www.facebook.com/thechristiancloset" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook: facebook.com/thechristiancloset</a>. Queerology is on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/queerologypod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.instagram.com/queerologypod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, @queerologypod. Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

(Encore) Candice Czubernat is a Therapist

Join Jennifer Knapp, Beth Carlson-Malena, Tyler Alan Jacobs, and Michelle Douglas as they discuss the gifts of the LGBTQ2 community on a panel moderated by Matthias. This long-form episode was recorded live from SpiritPride Vancouver in downtown Vancouver, BC, Canada on July 28, 2018. Tyler Alan Jacobs is a First Nations two spirit activist and Salish warrior representing the ways of the LGBTQ2+ and Squamish Nation. Born and raised Coast Salish, he is also a designer making traditional clothing and regalia’s for the past twelve years. Although he is now sought out as a teacher, speaker and healer, he was not always accepted. Shortly after coming out as a youth, he was beaten so severely that his face required $30,000 of reconstructive surgery, leaving still-visible scars. Historically, individuals with cross-gender identity were revered in First Nations cultures and looked to as leaders, visionaries, and healers. Embodying both masculine and feminine traits, two-spirit people were thought to be blessed with the ability to move between gender roles and were given important spiritual responsibilities as result. Tyler has embraced this heritage and says his history has made him who he is today. Michelle Douglas is the Director of International Relations at the Canadian Department of Justice and Chair of the Reconciliation Panel for the Federal LGBTQ2 Apology. For more than a decade, Michelle has volunteered as the Chair of the Board of Directors of WE Charity – an international charity that empowers and inspires young people to create positive and transformative change in their lives and their communities. Her passion for social justice and LGBTQ2 rights in particular, has garnered her the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2012. Jennifer Knapp is an Grammy-nominated and Dove Award winning musician, singer and LGBTQ2 advocate who has appeared in various interviews with CNN, The Advocate, and Christianity Today.  She is the presenter of Inside/Out Faith events – a platform of dialogue and music that “seeks to actively engage faith communities in order to educate, affirm, and foster support of LGBT persons and their allies.” Her very public “coming out” experience in 2010 has empowered her message of inclusion; addressing the controversial topic of “Can you be gay and also Christian?”  Through her music, story-telling, and conversations Jennifer has discovered the healing that comes from breaking the silence. Beth Carlson-Malena, MDiv is Director of Community at Generous Space Ministries in Canada. After completing her BSc in Biology, she moved to Vancouver to study theology at Regent College, where her dual call to pastor and to work alongside marginalized people became clear. She loves her work at Generous Space Ministries, facilitating connections and understanding between LGBTQ+ Christians, their families, and their churches, and offering pastoral care to people with diverse perspectives and experiences. Beth also co-pastors a new Vancouver church startup called Open Way Community Church, a diverse, inter-generational, inclusive community that welcomes everyone.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Join Jennifer Knapp, Beth Carlson-Malena, Tyler Alan Jacobs, and Michelle Douglas as they discuss the gifts of the LGBTQ2 community on a panel moderated by Matthias. This long-form episode was recorded live from SpiritPride Vancouver in downtown Vancouver, BC, Canada on July 28, 2018. Tyler Alan Jacobs is a First Nations two spirit activist and Salish warrior representing the ways of the LGBTQ2+ and Squamish Nation. Born and raised Coast Salish, he is also a designer making traditional clothing and regalia’s for the past twelve years. Although he is now sought out as a teacher, speaker and healer, he was not always accepted. Shortly after coming out as a youth, he was beaten so severely that his face required $30,000 of reconstructive surgery, leaving still-visible scars. Historically, individuals with cross-gender identity were revered in First Nations cultures and looked to as leaders, visionaries, and healers. Embodying both masculine and feminine traits, two-spirit people were thought to be blessed with the ability to move between gender roles and were given important spiritual responsibilities as result. Tyler has embraced this heritage and says his history has made him who he is today. Michelle Douglas is the Director of International Relations at the Canadian Department of Justice and Chair of the Reconciliation Panel for the Federal LGBTQ2 Apology. For more than a decade, Michelle has volunteered as the Chair of the Board of Directors of WE Charity – an international charity that empowers and inspires young people to create positive and transformative change in their lives and their communities. Her passion for social justice and LGBTQ2 rights in particular, has garnered her the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2012. Jennifer Knapp is an Grammy-nominated and Dove Award winning musician, singer and LGBTQ2 advocate who has appeared in various interviews with CNN, The Advocate, and Christianity Today.  She is the presenter of Inside/Out Faith events – a platform of dialogue and music that “seeks to actively engage faith communities in order to educate, affirm, and foster support of LGBT persons and their allies.” Her very public “coming out” experience in 2010 has empowered her message of inclusion; addressing the controversial topic of “Can you be gay and also Christian?”  Through her music, story-telling, and conversations Jennifer has discovered the healing that comes from breaking the silence. Beth Carlson-Malena, MDiv is Director of Community at Generous Space Ministries in Canada. After completing her BSc in Biology, she moved to Vancouver to study theology at Regent College, where her dual call to pastor and to work alongside marginalized people became clear. She loves her work at Generous Space Ministries, facilitating connections and understanding between LGBTQ+ Christians, their families, and their churches, and offering pastoral care to people with diverse perspectives and experiences. Beth also co-pastors a new Vancouver church startup called Open Way Community Church, a diverse, inter-generational, inclusive community that welcomes everyone.Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Live from SpiritPride Vancouver - Episode 56

Jeremiah Stanley

Jeremiah Stanley is a creative director, social media lurker, and is running away from his childhood calling by refusing to go to seminary. He's also Matthias's best friend. In this episode they sit down to talk about his experience working for The Navigators - a Christian campus ministry - going through reparative therapy, and what happened when he started to come out. Jeremiah can be found on Twitter and Instagram, @miahstanley. Queerology is on Twitter and Instagram, @queerologypodAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jeremiah Stanley is a creative director, social media lurker, and is running away from his childhood calling by refusing to go to seminary. He's also Matthias's best friend. In this episode they sit down to talk about his experience working for The Navigators - a Christian campus ministry - going through reparative therapy, and what happened when he started to come out. Jeremiah can be found on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/miahstanley" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.instagram.com/miahstanley" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, @miahstanley. Queerology is on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/queerologypod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.instagram.com/queerologypod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, @queerologypodAdvertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Jeremiah Stanley Was A Navigator - Episode 52

Join Matthias and Amber as they celebrate the launch of her new book Unashamed: A Coming Out Guide for LGBTQ Christians, which is out everywhere today! Amber Cantorna is an author, speaker, blogger, musician, and leader in the movement of acceptance and inclusion for LGBTQ+ Christians. Her first book, Refocusing My Family: Coming Out, Being Cast Out, and Discovering the True Love of God (featured in Episode 20 of Queerology) released in 2017 and detailed her coming out journey after growing up the daughter of a Focus on the Family executive. Amber resides in Denver with her wife Clara and their dogs. Pick up a copy of Unashamed wherever you buy books. Follow Amber on her website, www.ambercantorna.com and across social media @amberncantorna. Find out more about the Tell Your Pastor #imaffirming campaign: https://www.generousspace.ca/tell-your-pastor-imaffirming/ Queerology is on Twitter and Instagram, @queerologypodAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Join Matthias and Amber as they celebrate the launch of her new book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Unashamed-Coming-Out-Guide-LGBTQ-Christians/dp/0664265057" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Unashamed: A Coming Out Guide for LGBTQ Christians</a>, which is out everywhere today! Amber Cantorna is an author, speaker, blogger, musician, and leader in the movement of acceptance and inclusion for LGBTQ+ Christians. Her first book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Refocusing-My-Family-Coming-Discovering/dp/1506418791/ref=pd_bxgy_14_img_2/141-4291400-0125017?_encoding=UTF8&amp;pd_rd_i=1506418791&amp;pd_rd_r=f092e9b1-4490-11e9-b679-e1338dbd2b15&amp;pd_rd_w=mNeCQ&amp;pd_rd_wg=NiuvG&amp;pf_rd_p=6725dbd6-9917-451d-beba-16af7874e407&amp;pf_rd_r=3K04N92GWPZMC8W368H4&amp;psc=1&amp;refRID=3K04N92GWPZMC8W368H4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Refocusing My Family: Coming Out, Being Cast Out, and Discovering the True Love of God</a> (featured in Episode 20 of Queerology) released in 2017 and detailed her coming out journey after growing up the daughter of a Focus on the Family executive. Amber resides in Denver with her wife Clara and their dogs. Pick up a copy of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Unashamed-Coming-Out-Guide-LGBTQ-Christians/dp/0664265057" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Unashamed</a> wherever you buy books. Follow Amber on her website, <a href="http://www.ambercantorna.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.ambercantorna.com</a> and across social media <a href="http://www.twitter.com/amberncantorna" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@amberncantorna</a>. Find out more about the Tell Your Pastor #imaffirming campaign: <a href="https://www.generousspace.ca/tell-your-pastor-imaffirming/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.generousspace.ca/tell-your-pastor-imaffirming/</a> Queerology is on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/queerologypod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.instagram.com/queerologypod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, @queerologypodAdvertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

On Coming Out with Amber Cantorna

Emmy Kegler

Emmy R. Kegler is the pastor of Grace Lutheran Church in Northeast Minneapolis (gracenempls.org) and the founder and editor of Queer Grace, an encyclopedia of online resources around LGBTQ life and faith (www.queergrace.com). In this episode she sits down with Matthias to talk about her complicated relationship with scripture and fighting for blessing. Emmy's work can be found at www.emmykegler.com. She's on Twitter: @emmykegler and Facebook: facebook.com/emmykegler. To find out more about the Queer Grace Community in the Twin Cities area, head over to facebook.com/qgcomm. Queerology is on Twitter and Instagram, @queerologypod.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Emmy R. Kegler is the pastor of Grace Lutheran Church in Northeast Minneapolis (<a href="http://gracenempls.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">gracenempls.org</a>) and the founder and editor of Queer Grace, an encyclopedia of online resources around LGBTQ life and faith (<a href="http://www.queergrace.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.queergrace.com)</a>. In this episode she sits down with Matthias to talk about her complicated relationship with scripture and fighting for blessing. Emmy's work can be found at <a href="http://www.emmykegler.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.emmykegler.com</a>. She's on Twitter: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/emmykegler" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@emmykegler</a> and Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/emmykegler" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/emmykegler</a>. To find out more about the Queer Grace Community in the Twin Cities area, head over to <a href="http://www.facebook.com/qgcomm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/qgcomm.</a> Queerology is on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/queerologypod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.instagram.com/queerologypod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, @queerologypod.Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Rev. Emmy Kegler | Not Until You Bless Me - Episode 39

Rachel Held Evans

Rachel Held Evans was a fierce ally and advocate for LGBTQ+ people, she passed away unexpectedly this last weekend and it's so hard to say goodbye. To support Rachel's husband and their two kids, consider contributing to this GoFundMe:  https://www.gofundme.com/supporting-rachel-held-evans?pc=tw_dn_cpgntopnavlarge_r&amp;rcid=r01-155720687607-f830f3aba97c4b9bAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rachel Held Evans was a fierce ally and advocate for LGBTQ+ people, she passed away unexpectedly this last weekend and it's so hard to say goodbye. To support Rachel's husband and their two kids, consider contributing to this GoFundMe: <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/supporting-rachel-held-evans?pc=tw_dn_cpgntopnavlarge_r&amp;rcid=r01-155720687607-f830f3aba97c4b9b" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.gofundme.com/supporting-rachel-held-evans?pc=tw_dn_cpgntopnavlarge_r&amp;rcid=r01-155720687607-f830f3aba97c4b9b</a>Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

In Memory of Rachel Held Evans

Emily Joy

Emily Joy is a spoken word poet, yoga teacher and author living and working in Nashville. Her advocacy takes place at the intersection of faith, sexuality and healing, and her work has been featured in Time, Cosmopolitan, Jezebel, Mother Jones, The Huffington Post and more. Emily is the co-creator of the #ChurchToo hashtag, a #MeToo spinoff exposing sexual violence in Christian churches and other faith communities. In this episode, she talks with Matthias about purity culture, #ChurchToo, and her new book project. Emily can be found at emilyjoypoetry.com. She's on Instagram and Twitter @emilyjoypoetry. Queerology is on Twitter and Instagram, @queerologypodAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Emily Joy is a spoken word poet, yoga teacher and author living and working in Nashville. Her advocacy takes place at the intersection of faith, sexuality and healing, and her work has been featured in Time, Cosmopolitan, Jezebel, Mother Jones, The Huffington Post and more. Emily is the co-creator of the #ChurchToo hashtag, a #MeToo spinoff exposing sexual violence in Christian churches and other faith communities. In this episode, she talks with Matthias about purity culture, #ChurchToo, and her new book project. Emily can be found at <a href="http://www.emilyjoypoetry.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">emilyjoypoetry.com</a>. She's on <a href="http://www.instagram.com/emilyjoypoetry" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="http://www.twitter.com/emilyjoypoetry" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> @emilyjoypoetry. Queerology is on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/queerologypod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.instagram.com/queerologypod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, @queerologypodAdvertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Emily Joy on Purity Culture - E89

Brit Barron

Brit Barron is a pastor, speaker, wife, dog mom and avid teller of stories about a bigger God, more inclusive church and more whole humanity. In this episode, she talks about how she understands Pride and how to work through phases of deconstruction. Check out the new Gloriously Queer conference happening in Pasadena, CA: www.anythingbutblackandwhite.com/gloriouslyqueer Brit writes at britbarron.com and on Instagram: @britbarron. Queerology is Twitter and Instagram at @queerologypod.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Brit Barron is a pastor, speaker, wife, dog mom and avid teller of stories about a bigger God, more inclusive church and more whole humanity. In this episode, she talks about how she understands Pride and how to work through phases of deconstruction. Check out the new Gloriously Queer conference happening in Pasadena, CA: <a href="https://www.anythingbutblackandwhite.com/gloriouslyqueer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.anythingbutblackandwhite.com/gloriouslyqueer</a> Brit writes at <a href="http://www.britbarron.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">britbarron.com</a> and on Instagram: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/britbarron" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@britbarron</a>. Queerology is <a href="http://www.twitter.com/queerologypod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.instagram.com/queerologypod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> at @queerologypod.Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Brit Barron is Gloriously Queer

Jennifer Knapp

Queerology is two years old!!! To celebrate, Grammy-nominated recording artist Jennifer Knapp takes over the controls and puts Matthias in the hotseat. Jennifer was the first ever guest interviewed on Queerology, listen in as she now has the chance to ask all the hard questions.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Queerology is two years old!!! To celebrate, Grammy-nominated recording artist Jennifer Knapp takes over the controls and puts Matthias in the hotseat. Jennifer was the first ever guest interviewed on Queerology, listen in as she now has the chance to ask all the hard questions.Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Jennifer Knapp Interviews Matthias

Join Kevin Garcia and Matthias as they celebrate the release of his new book Beyond Shame: Creating a Healthy Sex Life on Your Own Terms, out everywhere TODAY! Recorded live from QCF Conference in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida! Purchase Beyond Shame wherever you buy books: Amazon, Barnes &amp; Noble, IndieBoundAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Join Kevin Garcia and Matthias as they celebrate the release of his new book Beyond Shame: Creating a Healthy Sex Life on Your Own Terms, out everywhere TODAY! Recorded live from QCF Conference in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida! Purchase Beyond Shame wherever you buy books: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Shame-Creating-Healthy-Terms/dp/1506455662/ref=sr_1_1?crid=19QDTR2KKWWP5&amp;keywords=matthias+roberts+beyond+shame&amp;qid=1563812459&amp;s=gateway&amp;sprefix=matthias+r%2Caps%2C232&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon</a>, <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/beyond-shame-matthias-roberts/1132529563#/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Barnes &amp; Noble</a>, <a href="https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781506455662" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IndieBound</a>Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Beyond Shame: Live from QCF!

Linda Kay Klein

Linda Kay Klein has spent her career working at the cross section of faith, gender, sexuality, and social change. She’s the author of “Pure: Inside the Evangelical Movement that Shamed a Generation of Young Women and How I Broke Free” — a book that shares her 15+ years of research on sexual shame, fear, anxiety, and PTSD-like experiences among individuals raised in purity culture. For access to the full masterclass, head to beyondshamebook.com Linda can be found at lindakaykelin.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Linda Kay Klein has spent her career working at the cross section of faith, gender, sexuality, and social change. She’s the author of “Pure: Inside the Evangelical Movement that Shamed a Generation of Young Women and How I Broke Free” — a book that shares her 15+ years of research on sexual shame, fear, anxiety, and PTSD-like experiences among individuals raised in purity culture. For access to the full masterclass, head to <a href="http://beyondshamebook.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">beyondshamebook.com</a> Linda can be found at <a href="http://lindakayklein.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">lindakaykelin.com</a>Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Linda Kay Klein on Moving Beyond Shame

Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, pop artist Gattison began playing the piano and singing at the young-age of ten years old and composed his first song at the age of twelve. He successfully worked as a worship leader for years, until he came out, which ended his marriage with his wife and left him searching and deconstructing his faith. Jump forward a few years and Gattison is the founder of the Innovative Love Coalition a group of queer and affirming Christian creatives who are reintroducing God’s love through creative experiences, justice initiatives and acts of service. They just launched a kickstarter for a brand new worship album created by LGBTQ+ people of faith an allies, supported by grammy award winning artists and producers Gattison’s new single, Picture Perfect debuted on the Billboard Breakout charts and he lives in LA, coparenting his two kids and making music. Innovative Love Coalition is on Instagram: @innovativelovecoalition innovativelovecoalition.com Gattison is on Instagram: @gattisonofficial and Twitter: @iamgattison gattisonofficial.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, pop artist Gattison began playing the piano and singing at the young-age of ten years old and composed his first song at the age of twelve. He successfully worked as a worship leader for years, until he came out, which ended his marriage with his wife and left him searching and deconstructing his faith. Jump forward a few years and Gattison is the founder of the <a href="http://www.innovativelovecoalition.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Innovative Love Coalition</a> a group of queer and affirming Christian creatives who are reintroducing God’s love through creative experiences, justice initiatives and acts of service. They just launched a kickstarter for a brand new worship album created by LGBTQ+ people of faith an allies, supported by grammy award winning artists and producers Gattison’s new single, Picture Perfect debuted on the Billboard Breakout charts and he lives in LA, coparenting his two kids and making music. Innovative Love Coalition is on Instagram: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/innovativelovecoalition" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@innovativelovecoalition</a> <a href="http://www.innovativelovecoalition.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">innovativelovecoalition.com</a> Gattison is on Instagram: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/gattisonofficial" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@gattisonofficial</a> and Twitter: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/iamgattison" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@iamgattison</a> <a href="http://www.gattisonofficial.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">gattisonofficial.com</a>Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Gattison is Not #OnceGay

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