Queer Bible Stories

Paul was famously celibate, but what if he was actually asexual? Join Octavia and me as we discuss what the difference is, why it matters, and what it means for us. Want to learn more about it? Here are the sources I used as I researched this episode: Chen, Angela. Ace: What Asexuality Reveals About Desire, Society, and the Meaning of Sex. Beacon Press, 2020. Deming, Will. Paul on Marriage and Cel...

The Bible is full of gender non conforming people: the eunuchs! Join Leo and me to learn more about who the eunuchs were and what we can learn from how they are presented in the Bible. Want to learn more about it? Here are the sources I used as I researched this episode: Everhart, Janet S. The Hidden Eunuchs of the Hebrew Bible: Uncovering an Alternate Gender . 2003. The Iliff School of Theology a...

Lesbian lovers? Polyamory? What is happening with Ruth and Naomi? Listen in as Nina and I discuss some possible ways to understand the love between these two women. Want to learn more about it? Here are the sources I used as I researched this episode: Keita, Schadrac, and Janet W. Dyk. "The Scene at the Threshing Floor: Suggestive Readings and Intercultural Considerations on Ruth 3." The Bible Tra...

What was Jesus' sexuality? My take is that Jesus was asexual! Join me and Kaedyn as we discuss why this interpretation makes sense and is a powerful reframe for the queer community. Want to learn more about it? Here are the sources I used as I researched this episode: Chen, Angela. Ace: What Asexuality Reveals About Desire, Society, and the Meaning of Sex. Beacon Press, 2020. Where in the Bible ar...

How can God be male if both men and women are described as being made in God's image? Spoiler alert, I don't think God is male! Austin and I talk about what that means about God and what that has to do with us. Want to learn more about it? Here are the sources I used as I researched this episode: DiMattei, Steven. Genesis 1 and the Creationism Debate: Being Honest to the Text, its Author, and His...

Were David and Jonathan lovers? I think so! Join me and guest speaker, Rob, as we talk about David and Jonathan's relationship and why we think it sounds like more than friendship. Want to learn more about it? Here are the sources I used as I researched this episode: Conway, Cameron. “Covenant This Part 1: Covenant Between Man and Man.” FaithWriters , 5 Oct. 2010, https://www.faithwriters.com/arti...

You are allowed to read the Bible queerly! In this brief introduction I will explain why and the approach I will be taking as I talk about the Bible. Welcome to Queer Bible Stories!