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Queer Theology Podcast
The longest running podcast for and by LGBTQ Christians and other queer people of faith and spiritual seekers. Hosted by Fr. Shannon TL Kearns, a transgender Christian priest and Brian G. Murphy, a bisexual polyamorous Jew. and now in its 10th year, the Queer Theology Podcast shares deep insights and practical tools for building a thriving spiritual life on your own terms. Explore the archives for a queer perspective on hundreds of Bible passages and spiritual traditions as well as dozens of…
Episodes
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Stay, Go, or Find Another Way
In this episode, we tackle the complicated question of when to stay, when to take a break, and when to leave a religious tradition. Our own journeys are very…
Queer Theology PodcastMoving Beyond Affirmative Ministry with Queer Theology: Brent Saccucci Interview of Brian
Brian was recently interviewed by Brent Saccucci (@brentsaccucci) from the University of Lethbridge to talk about Queer Theology and how it differs from…
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The Sin of Sodom & Gomorrah?
Because we're the QueerTheology Podcast, of course we're going to dive into Isaiah 1:10–18. This is a familiar and powerful passage. Just the words, "Sodom and…
Queer Theology PodcastToward Pride With Rev. Don Abram
This episode features a powerful conversation between Rev. Don Abram and Brian on reimagining care as an abundant resource rather than a scarce commodity. Don…
Queer Theology PodcastTaking Ownership of Your Faith Life
In this episode, Fr. Shannon reflects on growing up in a high-control evangelical religion where every aspect of faith and how he was supposed to show up, was…
Queer Theology PodcastHard Passages
What do you do when you come across difficult passages in the Bible? In this episode, Fr. Shannon explores how to engage with challenging texts, especially…
Queer Theology PodcastBridging the Rivers of Difference with Dr. Catherine Meeks
Fr. Shannon is joined by author Catherine Meeks on the pod this week to talk about self-interrogation, discernment, and what it means to move beyond being an…
Queer Theology PodcastBottoming for Jesus with Michael R. Speciàle
Brian is joined by his longtime friend, Michael R. Speciàle (@speciale.mr) on this pod this week for an interview that is funny, provocative, and moving…
Queer Theology PodcastHolding Boundaries When Your Family Won't Change
In this episode, Fr. Shannon reflects on the grief and complexity of navigating a strained relationship with family after coming out. After a recent trip home…
Queer Theology PodcastConversion Therapy Dropout with Timothy Shraeder Rodriguez
Timothy Schraeder Rodriguez (@timothy.s.rodriguez) joins Brian on pod this week to discuss his debut memoir, "Conversion Therapy Dropout," and his journey…
Queer Theology PodcastReclaiming Ritual
June 14, 2026 Libsyn: Timestamp: Reclaiming Ritual In this episode, Fr. Shannon reflects on how we can reconnect with spiritual practices after being hurt by…
Queer Theology PodcastLaughing Through Religious Trauma with Kevin James Thornton
We're so excited to welcome comedian, author, and internet storyteller Kevin James Thornton (@kevinjamesthornton) to the Podcast this week to talk about his…
Queer Theology PodcastCan We Trust Our Experiences With The Divine?
On this week's episode, Fr. Shannon responds to listener questions that touch on some of the core themes of his (and Brian's!) work and ministry. He explores…
Queer Theology PodcastProphetic Queer Plays with Jason Tseng
Brian is joined by long-time friend, Jason Tseng (they/them), @queeriously on the pod this week for a joyful and inspiring conversation about queer…
Queer Theology PodcastThe Radical Simplicity of Micah 6:1-8
This week we queer one of our favorite passages, Micah 6:1–8, and explore one of the Bible's clearest calls to justice: "do justice, embrace faithful love, and…
Queer Theology PodcastCan You Fall Out of God's Favor?
In this episode, Father Shannon shares a deeply personal and recent story about being denied Communion by a Catholic priest despite identifying as Catholic…
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All Are Gathered In: Isaiah 56:1, 6-8 & Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32
We queer two chapters in this week's episode and explore God's expansive vision of belonging and justice that is the throughline between them. Both passages…
Queer Theology PodcastEveryone Wants a Village… but Nobody Wants to be the Villager
In this episode, we explore the idea that everyone needs a village or that everyone wants to build community. The thing is, when it comes to actually being the…
Queer Theology PodcastFinding Eternal Life Now: Mark 10:17-31
In this week's episode we queer Mark 10:17–31 and look at some of Jesus' most challenging teachings. The ones that really make you think about how difficult it…
Queer Theology PodcastQueer Bible Study: Colossians 1:1–2
Fr. Shannon brings us this week's episode and it is the first in a series on the books of Colossians. In this first episode on book 1 of Colossians, he invites…
Queer Theology PodcastHow Easter Inspires Us To Work For The Reconciliation of All Things
It's Easter Sunday so we dive into the messy, complicated, and deeply meaningful questions surrounding resurrection, belief, and what it all means in the world…
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Searching for Divine Approval Through Sex with Jonah Wheeler (@ShowOffJonah)
Brian shares part of his interview with Jonah Wheeler on the podcast this week. Together they explore the complex intersections of sex, spirituality, and…
Queer Theology PodcastWhen Safety is at Stake: Organizing in a Time of Crisis with Samantha Boucher
This week, Fr. Shannon sits down with Samantha Boucher, (@sceboucher) a trans activist and political organizer with deep roots in Appalachia, to explore how…
Queer Theology PodcastPleasure is Political
In this episode, Brian explores a provocative idea: what if your orgasms were a form of activism? In a world that often tries to make people (especially queer…
Queer Theology PodcastThe Story of Bob: an Interview with Steven C. Law
For this episode, Fr. Shannon talks with author Steven C. Law to explore the life and legacy of Rev. Robert W. Wood, a WWII veteran, United Church of Christ…
Queer Theology PodcastWhen Jesus Came Out - Queering the Transfiguration
In this episode, we answer a listener question and then queer Matthew 17:1–9 for the second Sunday in Lent. The Transfiguration as a powerful coming out story…
Queer Theology PodcastBible Nerd Starter Pack
In this solo episode, Fr. Shannon is sharing his curated list of favorite books about theology, prayer, memoir, the Bible, and in-depth study- which is perfect…
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Queering Lent 2026
A guided audio experience for this time of reflection and renewal as we work toward collective liberation. Signup at queertheology.com/lent
Queer Theology PodcastTorah as Liberation with Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg
In an inspiring episode, Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg (@rabbidanyaruttenberg) returns to the podcast to explore what it means to treat our lives, and our world, as…
Queer Theology PodcastIn The Beginning We Were Good
We're going back to the beginning for this episode as we dive into Genesis 1–3 to unpack how dominant Christian narratives of "the fall" and "original sin"…
Queer Theology PodcastAfter the Arrest: Faith Under Occupation
In this episode, we return to our roots and queer the passage, Matthew 4:12–23 by exploring Jesus's turn toward public ministry in the wake of John the…
Queer Theology PodcastButt Sex, Baptism, and the Divine with Rev. Alba Onofrio
In this episode, Brian is joined by the inimitable Reverend Sex @reverand_sex (Alba Onofrio), executive director of Soulforce (@souforceorg), for a…
Queer Theology PodcastLesbian Nuns, Punk Rock, and God with Margot Douaihy
Fr. Shannon is joined this week by author Margot Douaihy (@NeonMargot), and this is very exciting for him since he is a huge fan of her Sister Holiday series!…
Queer Theology PodcastReclaiming the Wisdom That Christian Patriarchy Tried to Bury with Angela Herrington
We're excited to welcome @angelajherrington back to the podcast to talk about her new book and overcoming Christian patriarchy. For over a decade, Angela has…
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Building Routines That Actually Serve Us
It's a New Year 🎉and in this first episode of 2026, we reflect on highlights from 2025. From book releases and big life transitions, to moves, new jobs, and…
Queer Theology PodcastQueering the 10 Commandments
In this episode, we respond to a listener question about how to challenge harmful uses of the Hebrew Scriptures without falling into anti-Semitism or Christian…
Queer Theology PodcastThe Lamp the Light the Path, Psalms 119:105-112
This week, we respond to a thoughtful listener question from Tumblr about whether progressive Christians can understand the Bible as uniquely authoritative, or…
Queer Theology PodcastQueering Hanukkah
As we come to the beginning of Hanukkah, Brian invites us to reimagine the Festival of Lights as a celebration of resistance, resilience, and the sacred spark…
Queer Theology PodcastMoving Past Terrible Theology
In this episode we dig into why leaving harmful churches isn't enough, you also have to unlearn the bad theology you absorbed along the way. We talk about how…
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Preview: Queering Advent
A guided audio experience for this time of waiting, dreaming, and preparing as we hope for and work toward liberation and salvation. Rituals and liturgical…
Queer Theology PodcastAn Advent Reflection for Uncertain Times
Father Shannon kicks off the Advent season with a solo episode where he reflects on the meaning of Advent as both a spiritual and practical season of…
Queer Theology PodcastCalled to Treason, Matthew Chapters 14-16
This episode dives into Matthew Chapters 14-16 and the rich political, communal, and spiritual tensions woven throughout. We unpack the death of John the…
Queer Theology PodcastStill Scared About Sex and the Bible?
We're diving into one of their most asked-about topics: sex, relationships, and faith. Building on years of listener questions like, "Is it okay to…
Queer Theology PodcastGender is a Calling with Justin Sabia Tanis
In this episode, Fr. Shannon talks with the Rev. Dr. Justin Sabia-Tanis. He is an assistant professor and director of the Social Transformation program at…
Queer Theology PodcastThe First Gospel
For this episode, we're diving into the Gospel of Mark. We unpack why Mark was likely the first Gospel written, who it was written for, and what was happening…
Queer Theology PodcastAngelic Troublemakers: Edafe Okporo
We had the pleasure of speaking with activist and author, Edafe Okporo. Edafe was born in Warri, Nigeria. He migrated to the United States in 2016 as an asylum…
Queer Theology PodcastCelebrating Jewish Empowerment and Teaching the Masses with Milli Not So Vanilli
For this interview, we are excited to talk with Millie, more well-known as Milli Not So Vanilli on social media. She is a 34-year-old Jewish mother and…
Queer Theology PodcastThrowback: God is a Black Woman with Dr. Christena Cleveland
We're revisiting our interview episode with the remarkable Dr. Christena Cleveland. Dr. Cleveland is an author, activist and a founder and director of the…
Queer Theology PodcastFaith and Identity: Miryam Kabakov on Building Inclusive Orthodox Communities
We welcome Miryam Kabakov to the podcast this week. Miryam is a national leader who has worked for more than three decades on the inclusion of LGTBQ+…
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Throwback: The End. Or is it? Matthew 26-28
In this week's throwback episode, we return to the final episode of our eight-part series on Matthew. And here is where we come to crucifixion and…
Queer Theology PodcastThrowback: The Devil and His Many Names
What was your upbringing regarding your belief in Satan or the Devil? How were you taught (or scared) growing up about the fallen angel, the demon, the…
Queer Theology PodcastQueering Isaiah 58: Communal Restoration and Justice
We are queering the whole chapter of Isaiah 58 in this week's episode. There is so much in this chapter, especially when we look at themes of justice…
Queer Theology PodcastLove Beyond Monogamy
This week we're celebrating Brian's new book, "Love Beyond Monogamy," which comes out this month! In this book, he explores the themes of polyamory…
Queer Theology PodcastStrangers & Solidarity - Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16
We're going back to our roots and queering scripture for this week's episode! We look at Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16 where we explore themes of faith, community, and…
Queer Theology PodcastCome & See: Radical Devotional
Fr. Shannon has a new book coming out soon, "Come and See: An Invitation to a Radical Encounter with Jesus," which is a devotional aimed at youth and young…
Queer Theology PodcastExploring Interfaith with Reverend Mark E. Fowler
Rev. Mark E. Fowler from the @tanenbaumcenter joins us this week and discusses his journey from a Presbyterian upbringing to becoming an interfaith minister…
Queer Theology PodcastThrowback: The First Gospel - Mark
We're showcasing another throwback episode for this week and this one is the beginning of a series we did on the Gospel of Mark. Mark is one of our favorite…
Queer Theology PodcastRural God, City God
We have both found ourselves living in really different communities - Brian in New York City, and Shay in rural Kansas. That got us to thinking about the…
Queer Theology PodcastThe Journey of a Queer Disabled Advocate with Andrew Gurza
Andrew Gurza (@andrewgurza) joins Brian this week on the podcast to talk about sex, disability, and his new book, "Notes From a Queer Cripple." Andrew is an…
Queer Theology PodcastWhat We Learned From Reading The Bible Every Week for 600 Weeks
In this reflective episode, Brian and Shannon celebrate 600 episodes of their podcast, discussing the evolution of their faith, the power of sacred texts, and…