Yass, Jesus!

We’re back with the QUEEREST Christmas Pageant ever!  You may recognize some of your favorite voices singing their way through the Christmas Story. Special thanks to Arise, Jess Grace Garcia, Flamy Grant, Justine Marino, David the Gay, Sister Unity, and Jonny McGovern! Yass, Jesus! is hosted by Danny Franzese and Azariah Southworth. Our producers are Ross Murray and Meredith Paulley . Sound, music...

We’ve all heard of “pregnancy brain” but what happens when you’re carrying the Son of God?  This Baked Bible Story is all about Mary singing the Magnificat - the proclamation and prophecy of the unborn child in her womb. Yass, Jesus! is hosted by Danny Franzese and Azariah Southworth. Our producers are Ross Murray and Meredith Paulley . Sound, music, and post-production by Chris Heckman and Justin...

So much queer history is focused on Stonewall, but what about the emergence of the queer leaders who came out of that movement? Get ready for a history lesson taking us back to the 1960’s! Yass, Jesus! is hosted by Danny Franzese and Azariah Southworth. Our producers are Ross Murray and Meredith Paulley . Sound, music, and post-production by Chris Heckman and Justin Mora. This episode was produced...

The 5 Love Languages were born from evangelical-driven pop-psychology, and have remained pertinent ever since they were introduced in 1992.  Most of us can relate to a language or two, but where and how do they show up in the Bible?  Today we find the stories where the Bible loves you just right - no matter which love language is your strongest. Yass, Jesus! is hosted by Danny Franzese and Azariah...

It’s time to bring your favorite dishes to the Thanksgiving table, and we’re wondering what tasty treats the Bible is bringing.  Yass, Jesus! is hosted by Danny Franzese and Azariah Southworth. Our producers are Ross Murray and Meredith Paulley . Sound, music, and post-production by Chris Heckman and Justin Mora. This episode was produced by the World of Wonder Podcast Network .   Get to know us b...

Father Ethan Jewett is an Episcopal Priest, bodybuilder, and host of the podcast “Ask Father Ethan”.  We invite this Jacked Gay Priest to the show to talk about  living by the word of the Bible, as from 1 Corinthians 6:19 - Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, which you have from God, and that you are not your own? Yass, Jesus! is hosted by Danny Franzese and A...

Consideration for Jesus’ body typically starts and ends with it hanging from a cross, but what about the real body of Jesus?  What about the years when Jesus had acne and didn’t know what to do with his arms? Dare we ask (Yass we do) what happened to Jesus’ foreskin? Yass, Jesus! is hosted by Danny Franzese and Azariah Southworth. Our producers are Ross Murray and Meredith Paulley . Sound, music,...

Marianne Williamson is an American author, spiritual leader, speaker, and humanitarian.  She has written several books, including the most recent THE MYSTIC JESUS: The Mind of Love . She was a candidate for President of the United States in both 2020 and 2024, and today she joins Yass, Jesus to talk about leading with love. Connect with Marianne in the following ways: IG: @MarianneWilliamson www....

The First Amendment sets a boundary between church and state, a concept that seems to be losing ground here in the USA. As we gear up for a big election season, it seems timely to get a little political and discuss the old American value protecting freedom of religion. Yass, Jesus! is hosted by Danny Franzese and Azariah Southworth. Our producers are Ross Murray and Meredith Paulley . Sound, music...

Family shapes who we are (even those with whom we don’t have great relationships) and it’s only right to honor where we come from and value what we’ve learned from knowing ourselves and our ancestry.  Today we trace lineage in the bible and in our own family trees. Yass, Jesus! is hosted by Danny Franzese and Azariah Southworth. Our producers are Ross Murray and Meredith Paulley . Sound, music, an...

This Baked Bible Story is basically the Biblical version of Undercover Boss.  Jesus’ tomb has just been discovered empty and, in their confusion, his followers take a long walk to clear their heads… discovering that those they meet along the path may have valuable wisdom. Yass, Jesus! is hosted by Danny Franzese and Azariah Southworth. Our producers are Ross Murray and Meredith Paulley . Sound, mu...

We welcome back Dusty Ray Bottoms and welcome filmmakers Zach Meiners and Elena Joy Thurston to discuss their new documentary CONVERSION. A story by survivors, “CONVERSION” takes us on a personal and cinematic journey as a filmmaker, an ex-mormon mom, and a famous drag queen unite to overcome the mental and physical impacts of enduring conversion “therapy.” Find out more here: (https://www.convers...

Celebutante, author, podcast host, and OG club kid James St. James dazzles Yass, Jesus with a Baked Bible Story and some poignant notes about addiction and compassion. Join us and hear how Jesus heals even the most feverish party monsters! Yass, Jesus! is hosted by Danny Franzese and Azariah Southworth. Our producers are Ross Murray and Meredith Paulley . Sound, music, and post-production by Chris...

Filmmaker Helen Rollins and Jay Bakker , son of Tammy Faye, join us to discuss their upcoming film God Isn’t Ready for Me Yet about the life and work of Yass, Jesus Queer Saint Reverend Steve Pieters. Yass, Jesus! is hosted by Danny Franzese and Azariah Southworth. Our producers are Ross Murray and Meredith Paulley . Sound, music, and post-production by Chris Heckman. This episode was produced by...

Scenes from pentecostal church often include dancing, music, and exhortation, but how often is the Pastor wearing a dress? Dr. David Glover wore the pearls in this video, leading to rich debate from many, and praise from those seeking representation of the queer community in faith.  Dr. Glover is also the founding visionary of Ennoblement, LLC, a consulting company for executive coaching and organ...

Known for his dark, irreverent comedy, Drew Droege joins Yass, Jesus to talk about theater camp, Maya Angelou, and becoming the “Modern Jesus”. There are no Minor Revelations here (also the name of Drew’s podcast), only major fun with a Golden Girl. Yass, Jesus! is hosted by Danny Franzese and Azariah Southworth. Our producers are Ross Murray and Meredith Paulley . Sound, music, and post-productio...

We love to say YES to a good bachelor; on this episode we say “Yass!” with THE Bachelor Colton Underwood ! A former NFL player and NYT best selling author, Colton’s dramatic coming out story is aired in detail in his Netflix show Coming Out Colton . We invite Colton to discuss all things from Bachelorhood to Daddyhood (also the name of his new podcast.) Yass, Jesus! is hosted by Danny Franzese and...

Sometimes even strangers we meet on the road offer us an opportunity to share our faith, as Philip learned when he encountered an eunuch ready to accept Jesus into his heart. Roll it, pack it, and light it - we’ve got another Baked Bible Story! Yass, Jesus! is hosted by Danny Franzese and Azariah Southworth. Our producers are Ross Murray and Meredith Paulley . Sound, music, and post-production by...

It’s another hot Christian queer music video breakdown! We are LIVING for the Christian imagery in “ J Christ ” by Lil Nas X, and take our Yassuits on a swan dive from Heaven to Hell alongside a very femme Jesus. Yass, Jesus! is hosted by Danny Franzese and Azariah Southworth. Our producers are Ross Murray and Meredith Paulley . Sound, music, and post-production by Chris Heckman. This episode was...

Satanic Panic is making a comeback and it’s targeting a lot of current music.  We look and listen to who’s behind the music ruffling the rectories, from Sam Smith to Queen Bey. Yass, Jesus! is hosted by Danny Franzese and Azariah Southworth. Our producers are Ross Murray and Meredith Paulley . Sound, music, and post-production by Chris Heckman. This episode was produced by the World of Wonder Podc...

You might know Jonny McGovern from The Big Gay Sketch Show, Hey Qween, or the podcast Johnny McGovern is GAY AF! But did you know that Jonny McGovern is also Spiritual AF? The Gay Pimp joins us to remember Lady Red and discuss how spiritual practice shows up in his life. Yass, Jesus! is hosted by Danny Franzese and Azariah Southworth. Our producers are Ross Murray and Meredith Paulley . Sound, mus...

Super Bowl ads usually center around car insurance and beer, but the  LVIII commercial lineup threw a perfect spiral with not one, but FIVE ads for religion. Danny and Azariah discuss the message that God is for everyone and how it felt to see LGBTQIA+ representation in religious messaging reaching one of the largest tv audiences of the year. Yass, Jesus! is hosted by Danny Franzese and Azariah So...

After traveling to Tulsa to meet with their family, Yass, Jesus Freakin’ Deacon Ross Murray joins to discuss the death of Nex Benedict and the impact on the LGBTQIA+ community.

Is all that glitters really gold?  Much like gossip, glitter can make everything appear shiny and fun, but in the end its insidious nature often leaves you with a pile of sparkly shit. (No really; there’s a pill for that.) Yass, Jesus! is hosted by Danny Franzese and Azariah Southworth. Our producers are Ross Murray and Meredith Paulley . Sound, music, and post-production by Chris Heckman. This ep...

Comedy, Sunday school, and bone juice - our guest knows about it all!  Solomon Georgio joins for this Baked Bible Story of (who else?!) Solomon and the Queen of Sheeba. Yass, Jesus! is hosted by Danny Franzese and Azariah Southworth. Our producers are Ross Murray and Meredith Paulley . Sound, music, and post-production by Chris Heckman. This episode was produced by the World of Wonder Podcast Netw...