Confessions of A Reformer

Season 2: Episode 25 Centered on Jesus, driven by our stories and committed to pushing the church forward together.  This is the vision of The New Evangelicals. In this episode, Mike asks Tim Whitaker, the founder of The New Evangelicals, about the deal-breakers with the American Evangelical Church that have pushed him to re-imagine what the church could be. NUMA+ The New Evangelicals: Instag...

Season 2: Episode 24 She was the .01% that was able to overcome her sexuality and to change from gay to straight.  But she didn't. After decades of perseverance and determination to believe that change was possible author, public speaker and LGBTQ+ advocate, Yvette Cantu-Schneider understands the deep internal struggle of facing the question do I choose God or do I choose to live as my authen...

Season 2: Episode 23 Many LGBTQ+ Christians have struggled against their own identity because of their church's beliefs. Author, public speaker and LGBTQ+ advocate, Yvette Cantu-Schneider shares her journey of becoming a leader in the ex-gay orientation movement and how she found herself coming to a place of choosing authenticity.   LGBTQ Resource page NUMA+ The Rainbow Room Application...

Season 2: Episode 22 Love compels us to step up and care for the ones in our lives that are in harm's way.  In this episode Mike talks to his little sister and COO of Numa, Mika Perrin, about her journey of being and becoming a true ally to him.  Mika will be leading a Numa mentorship group for those who are or want to be Allies beginning in June 2022. LGBTQ Resource page NUMA+ The Rainb...

Season 2: Episode 21 A good tree produces good fruit and a bad tree produces rotten fruit.  In part 2 of this conversation with Ed Oxford, Ed lays out on the table some of the fruit of the church's response to the LGBTQ community and poses the question, is this good fruit?  LGBTQ Resource page NUMA+ The Rainbow Room Application Allies Application

Season 2: Episode 20 Language, context, history and culture feed our understanding and interpretation of scripture. Author and Researcher, Ed Oxford is known for his systematic and deep dive into all of these as he pursues God's truth and understanding. In part 1 of this 2 part interview, Ed shares his personal journey of research and discovery into what is often referred to as the clobber passage...

Season 2: Episode 19 Author, Justin Lee is an empathic voice in a polarized culture. In part 2 this interview, Justin shares his unique insight and perspective full of love, compassion and patience for both sides of the conversation of LGBTQ+ issues in the church and family today.  LGBTQ Resource page NUMA+ Justin Lee's Website The Rainbow Room Application

Season 2: Episode 18 Author, Justin Lee was one of the first gay christian voices in a space and time where being gay and being christian were not seen as compatible. In this episode, Mike interviews Justin about his journey to becoming a leader in helping to heal church and family divisions on LGBTQ+ issues.    LGBTQ Resource page NUMA+ Justin's Website The Rainbow Room Application

Season 2: Episode 16 The History of Sexual Studies and Political Entanglements.  In this episode, Mike completes his interview with Kathy Baldock with an overview of her work and findings. LGBTQ Resource page NUMA+ Kathy Baldock YouTube Channel An Evening with Rev. David: The Story Behind a Historic Letter About Biblical Translation

Season 2: Episode 15 Two thousand years of hetero-normative progress but LGBTQ+ Christians are held to a 1st Century standard.  In this episode, Mike continues his interview with  Kathy Baldock, Author and LGBTQ+ Advocate.  LGBTQ Resource page NUMA+ Kathy Baldock YouTube Channel The Rainbow Room Application

Season 2: Episode 14 Is it possible for a heterosexual Christian to fully advocate for the LGBTQ+ community?  In this episode, Mike interviews Kathy Baldock, Author and LGBTQ+ Advocate about how she came to find herself in a place of choosing relationship over theology.   LGBTQ Resource page NUMA+ Kathy Baldock YouTube Channel The Rainbow Room Application  

Season 2: Episode 13 In the culture we live in, it often feels like discussions aren't about understanding one another, but about being right and asserting one's own opinion. In this episode, Mike and his friend, Tara continue the conversation from episode 7, demonstrating what it means to pursue authentic relationship even when you aren't coming from a place of agreement. Round Table Episode: htt...

Season 2: Episode 12 There is a big difference between accepting the LGBTQ community and affirming who they are as completely whole human beings without the need to fix themselves. In part 3 of this 3 part series, Mike talks to Stan Mitchell about his work of moving the church towards affirmation. Discovery Call Link: https://www.mikemaeshiro.com/discovery-call LGBTQ Resource page: https://www.mik...

Season 2: Episode 11 The reading and interpretation of scripture is something that every Christian gets to work through. In part 2 of this 3 part series, Mike talks to Stan Mitchell about the word of God, interpretation of scripture and hearing His voice.  EMAIL: contact@mikemaeshiro.com LGBTQ Resource page: https://www.mikemaeshiro.com/lgbtq-resources  NUMA+ www.numaplus.com

Season 2: Episode 10 Discovering voices that inspire and resonate with you is an important part of life. Stan Mitchell, Evangelical Pastor in Nashville, has been one of those voices for Mike. In part 1 of this 3 part series, Mike talks to Stan about his journey to inclusion within the Church.  EMAIL: contact@mikemaeshiro.com LGBTQ Resource page: https://www.mikemaeshiro.com/lgbtq-resources&nb...

Season 2: Episode 9 Every person gets to choose how to engage and relate to the unique experiences of others, even when those experiences come against what we were taught is normal and acceptable. In this episode, Mike hosts a round table discussion with members of his team and community that have been living out the journey and wrestling through what it means to be a LGBTQ affirming Christian.&nb...

Season 2: Episode 8 Love celebrates the revealing of authenticity and the identity of who God has made each of us to be. Listen in as thought leaders, pioneers, and friends join in the celebration of Mike during his coming out party. LGBTQ Resource page: https://www.mikemaeshiro.com/lgbtq-resources  NUMA+ www.numaplus.com

Season 2: Episode 7 In the culture we live in, it often feels like discussions aren't about understanding one another, but about being right and asserting one's own opinion. In this episode, Mike shares a candid conversation with his non-affirming friend, Tara, demonstrating what it means to pursue authentic relationship even when you aren't coming from a place of agreement.  LGBTQ Resource p...

Season 2: Episode 6 Last week Mike publicly told his story and came out as a gay Christian pastor. Two weeks prior, he recorded this episode to share his feelings and to lay out the reasons he decided to expose this part of his life to the world.  LGBTQ Resource page: https://www.mikemaeshiro.com/lgbtq-resources  NUMA+ www.numaplus.com

Season 2: Episode 5 Coming out as a gay Christian pastor is one of the most difficult and challenging things I’ve done. It's February 1, 2022. It's time and this is my story.   It has been scary to consider and I didn’t know where to start my research. I had some big questions that I thought I already knew the answers to, I’m so glad I looked into it. Some of those questions were: Does the Bi...

Season 2: Episode 4 There's a disconnect between the identity we know as a son or a daughter of the King and our ability to show up as such in the organizations, systems and structures in which we participate.  In this episode, Mike leans into the possibility for something different. Subscribe to all things NUMA: www.numaplus.com

Season 2: Episode 3 What do you need from a friend when your heart has been violated? In this episode, Mike explores the loyalty in friendship that opposes injustice.  Subscribe to all things NUMA: www.numaplus.com

Season 2: Episode 2 Discovering your gifts and your calling requires a willingness to allow the natural demonstration of what's in you to come forward.  In this episode, Mike examines the system within the church today that comes against the ability for many to step into that place of true discovery.   Subscribe to all things NUMA: www.numaplus.com

Season #2: Episode #1 What does it mean to encounter God? In this episode, Mike explores relationship and encounter with the person of God.  Subscribe to all things NUMA: www.numaplus.com

I did an interview with social media influencer and author, Kat Harris on purity culture and her new book, “Sexless In The City.”  Kat Harris is the host of The Refined Collective Podcast, and Co-Founder of the online publication The Refined Woman. Her first book Sexless in the City will hit bookstores April 2021. She has also been a full-time photographer for the last decade with her work feature...