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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
Queer Theology PodcastFinding God Outside the Walls of Church with Troy Weekes from Alphabet Soup
We're joined this week by Troy Weekes (@troyweekesmusic) from "Alphabet Soup" to talk about the show, his music, and faith. From Harlem New York, Troy has been…
Queer Theology PodcastThrowback: Scary Things
We get a lot of questions about hell, the rapture, and end times. So awhile back, we did a series on Scary Things. For this week, we have another throw back…
Queer Theology PodcastPost Shame & Sacred Intimacy with Adam MacLean
We're joined on the podcast this week by Adam MacLean (@adammacattack) who is the founder of PostShame.org and #PostShame, online tools designed to help people…
Queer Theology PodcastThrowback: Queerness Is A Cornerstone
We're doing something that we haven't done in awhile here which is to have a throwback episode for this week. We're coming up on a huge milestone- 600…
Queer Theology PodcastTips for Churches at Pride
Pride brings out many people trying to show their support for the LGBTQ+ community and an interesting conversation about how churches show up at Pride inspired…
Queer Theology PodcastComplicated Communities
Communities can be complex. We delve into the complexities of relationships, the nature of goodness, and the challenges of community dynamics. We explore the…
Queer Theology PodcastCelebration & Resistance: Let's Talk About Pride Month!
It's Pride month and we're sharing some of our thoughts about it in this week's episode. There are a lot of complexities with Pride Month and we especially…
Queer Theology PodcastQueering Prayer
In this episode of the Queer Theology Podcast, Shannon and Brian explore the multifaceted nature of prayer, reflecting on their personal journeys and the…
Queer Theology PodcastWe Need a Nap
Besides just being BUSY at the moment, we're both feeling the anxiety of the daily current news. And it is exhausting, y'all. So, yes, while we do need a good…
Queer Theology PodcastGrief, Demons, Agnostics at Church: Listener Q&A
We tackle a series of questions from listeners on this week's episode! The questions focus on the intersection of faith, identity, and community for LGBTQ+…
Queer Theology PodcastMaybe Doubting Thomas Was The Only Reasonable One
Fr. Shannon shares a sermon exploring the story of Doubting Thomas from the Gospel of John for this episode. He delves into themes of fear, doubt, and faith…
Queer Theology PodcastPutting Women Back In The Story with Rev. Dr. Wil Gafney
We're honored to have religious scholar, preacher, teacher, and activist, Rev. Dr. Wil Gafney on the pod this week. Rev. Dr. Gafney is a biblical scholar whose…
Queer Theology PodcastThe Revolution Starts Here
For this episode of the podcast, Fr. Shannon has a sermon for Easter to share with y'all as our sort of virtual community and congregation of sorts! And there…
Queer Theology PodcastExclusive First Look at "No One Taught Me How To Be A Man"
Fr. Shannon's book, "No One Taught Me How to Be a Man," is out April 15th and he can't wait to share it with y'all! In this episode, we delve into the…
Queer Theology PodcastCry it Out with Rev. Ben Perry
This week we are joined by Rev. Benjamin Perry on the podcast. Benjamin is author of "Cry, Baby: Why Our Tears Matter," and an award-winning writer. His work…
Queer Theology PodcastFailing At Gender
We delve into the complex interplay between church teachings, gender identity, and masculinity. As we explore the subtle (or not so subtle!) messages received…
Queer Theology PodcastThe Power to Change Our Story with Elizabeth Jarrett Andrew
We're joined by author Elizabeth Jarrett Andrew (@elizabethjarrettandrew) on the podcast this week. Elizabeth is the author of "Swinging on the Garden Gate: A…
Queer Theology PodcastThe Politics of Jesus
We're getting into the hot topic of faith, politics, and the intersection of both In this episode! There has always been an intricate relationship between…
Queer Theology PodcastTurning Pain Into Glitter with Jamie Kushner Blicher
We're joined this week by Brian's longtime friend, inspirational artist, and glitter enthusiast, Jamie Kushner Blicher. Jamie started creating mixed-media…
Queer Theology PodcastRoundup: Reading, Watching, Writing, Listening
This week, we're catching up on our personal lives and discussing some pretty significant milestones we've achieved. We also talk about our mental health…
Queer Theology PodcastIt Comes Back to Community: An Interview with R. Scott Okamoto
We're joined this week by R Scott Okamoto who is a writer and musician from Los Angeles. He is passionate about AAPI identity and politics, fly fishing, sex…
Queer Theology PodcastFrom Shame To Pride
In this episode, we delve into the complexities of sex positivity within a spiritual context. We explore the damaging messages received from religious…
Queer Theology PodcastTaking The Sting Out Of Paul (Colossians 3:1-17)
In this episode, Brian and Shannon explore Colossians 3:1-17 through a queer lens, discussing the implications of Paul's teachings on identity, sexuality, and…
Queer Theology PodcastThe Sex and Spirit Connection
We're back to explore the intricate relationship between spirituality and sexuality! We share our personal journeys, societal challenges, and the importance of…
Queer Theology PodcastThe Danger of Shallow Forgiveness an interview with Kaya Oakes
We're happy to welcome return guest Kaya Oakes back to the podcast for this episode to talk about her new book, "Not So Sorry: Abusers, False Apologies, and…
Queer Theology PodcastShame-Sex Attraction with Lucas Wilson
We are joined by author @lukeslamdunkwilson for this podcast episode to talk about his journey from being a former evangelical to a queer academic. Dr. Lucas…
Queer Theology PodcastTaking Another Look at Paul: An Interview with John Dominic Crossan
We're excited to have return guest, John Dominic Crossan, on the pod this week to talk about his new book, "Paul the Pharisee: A Vision Beyond the Violence of…
Queer Theology PodcastJudaism Unbound Interview
A while back, we sat down with the hosts of the podcast, Judaism Unbound. So for this episode, we're sharing that interview with y'all! In this interview, we…
Queer Theology PodcastExploring Spirituality Through Storytelling with Marques Hollie
Brian interviews Marques Hollie for this episode of the podcast. Marques Hollie (they/he), is an operatically-trained vocalist, ritual leader, and…
Queer Theology PodcastImagining New Worlds an interview with Eliot Schrefer
In this conversation, we speak with author, Eliot Schrefer, about his journey as a writer. We discuss his identity, influences, and the importance of queer…
Queer Theology PodcastQueer Affirming Therapy an interview with Ann Russo
We're joined by Ann Russo, a queer therapist, who shares her journey of growing up in a queer household and navigating the complexities of identity, religion…
Queer Theology PodcastThe Importance of Visibility An Interview with Chris Tompkins
In this interview, author, advocate, and therapist Chris Tompkins shares his personal journey of self-discovery as a gay man raised in a religious environment…
Queer Theology PodcastThe Cool Christians an Interview Jeff Hiller (Somebody Somewhere)
We're kicking off our winter guest series with an interview with Jeff Hiller, a hilarious actor and comedian in NYC, best known for his role as Joel in the…
Queer Theology PodcastThe Misunderstood Mystical Meaning of Advent
As we head into the Christmas season, we invite y'all to really explore the meaning and significance of Advent. There is so much richness and depth to this…
Queer Theology PodcastHow To Handle Fraught Situations
It's that time of year when we often see family and need to navigate complex family dynamics. During the holiday season, this is particularly true for queer…
Queer Theology PodcastThe Messy Scandal of Ruth
We're queering the Book of Ruth in this episode of the Queer Theology Podcast. And y'all, this one can get really scandalous! We delve into its themes of…
Queer Theology PodcastRemembering Who We Come From
It's that time of year again when we have celebrations around remembrance and death. In this episode, we delve into the themes of death, remembrance, and the…
Queer Theology PodcastHealing When It's Hard
The process of healing is a journey. And with a journey, you have to be willing to take the time to do what feels comfortable for you, but also push yourself…
Queer Theology PodcastThe Stories That Shape Us
In this conversation, we explore the profound impact of storytelling on personal identity, community building, and cultural narratives. We discuss how stories…
Queer Theology PodcastRewrite Your Story
If you've been around for a while, you probably already know how valuable we think having a journaling practice is. Like, we can't recommend it enough! There…
Queer Theology PodcastSpirituality Outside of Boxes: Listener Q&A
In this episode, we address listener questions about navigating faith, family dynamics, and spirituality outside of traditional Christian frameworks. We…
Queer Theology PodcastCruising For God: Queering Jacob
We're gonna revisit our roots of this podcast for this episode by queering the Bible! Specifically, the passage we explore is from Genesis, the story of Jacob…
Queer Theology PodcastJohn Green asks "why religion?" We answer
Recently, John Green posted a YouTube preview for "Crash Course Religions." Since this is something we are really passionate about (also Brian is a huge fan!)…
Queer Theology PodcastHabits For Changing Seasons
This time of year is a great time to do a bit of reflection and in this episode, we discuss the importance of taking time in the fall to reevaluate and…
Queer Theology PodcastLove is a Verb
We're gonna get into the concept of love and what it means to love well in this episode. We explore the idea that love is not just a feeling or a word, but an…
Queer Theology PodcastUndoing Shame
Shame is a huge part of culture and we discuss the role of shame in sex and relationships, particularly in relation to purity culture, and the political…
Queer Theology PodcastPoly Possibilities
In this conversation, we discuss the intersection of polyamory, spirituality, and faith. We explore why monogamous individuals should care about polyamory, the…
Queer Theology PodcastListening to the Wisdom of Your Body
In this episode, we discuss the importance of listening to the wisdom of our bodies. Really tuning in and paying attention to what your body is trying to tell…
Queer Theology PodcastCultivating Curiosity [Listener Question]
We're answering a listener question on the podcast this week: Have you always been so open minded? And if you haven't, what was it that made you become this…
Queer Theology PodcastUnlearning and Relearning
In this conversation, Brian and Shannon discuss the theme of unlearning and relearning. They share personal experiences and insights on the process of…
Queer Theology PodcastHolding Space with Avra Shapiro
Avra Shapiro (they/them) joins us for a fantastic conversation about God this week. Avra is a queer Jewish mystic and freelance Kohenet and discusses their…
Queer Theology PodcastQueer Country Femme Ministry with Rev. Jes Kast
We've known Rev. Jes Kast for a long time now and it was an absolute pleasure to have her on the pod this week talking queer, country, femme ministry! Jes is a…
Queer Theology PodcastThe Feedback Loop of the Divine with Rabbi Andy Kahn
Rabbi Andy Kahn is on the podcast this week sharing their journey of self-discovery, faith, and the intersection of queerness and Judaism. They discuss their…
Queer Theology PodcastBrian & Shay: A Big Announcement
And the big announcement is- we're writing a book!! We're so excited that we can finally, officially announce our upcoming book, "Reading the Bible Through…
Queer Theology PodcastGrowing Up with Jennifer Knapp
Jennifer Knapp discusses her journey on the pod this week as a singer-songwriter in the contemporary Christian music industry and her subsequent shift to more…
Queer Theology PodcastBeing a Good Contaminant with Billie Hoard
We have Billie Hoard on the podcast this week for a conversation that explores the intersection of queerness, spirituality, theology, and delving into the…
Queer Theology PodcastConversations with Genesis with Jessica Jacobs
Jessica Jacobs joins us this week to talk about her new book of poetry, "Unalone." It's a beautiful collection of poems that are inspired by and in…
Queer Theology PodcastQueering Contemplation with Cassidy Hall
We are so excited to welcome Cassidy Hall to the podcast for a conversation about her book, 'Queer and Contemplation.' We talk with Cassidy about the…
Queer Theology PodcastFinding Your Pride
It's officially Pride Month and we're so excited to share how we're going to celebrate it this year! We share personal stories of pride, acceptance and reflect…