Joanna Whaley Podcast

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we dive deep into the harmful theological concepts weaponized against LGBTQ+ individuals, including the notion that we are “born sinful” and how that narrative has been used to silence and marginalize queer identities. I share my personal journey, from enduring years of Conversion Therapy to confronting misguided spiritual ideologies that reinforce heteronormative...

Send us Fan Mail The concept of "freedom" has become a battleground, often weaponized by voices of bigotry and a narrow, Christian heteronormative worldview. Today, we delve into this complex issue, unpacking how this appropriation impacts queer individuals of faith. Join us as we explore navigating this challenging landscape, finding strength in our intersectional identities, and reclai...

Send us Fan Mail THIS WEEK WE REPLAY ANOTHER POPULAR EPISODE. The show will be back next week with brand new episodes. In this episode of the podcast, join us on a journey of self-discovery and liberation as we delve into the profound topic of shedding harmful theology from a queer perspective. Hosted by Joanna Whaley, this episode creates a safe space for candid conversations about the impact of...

Send us Fan Mail Today on the show we replay one of the more popular episodes from the show. We will be back with live episodes on the show in March.  Join us as we unpack the complexities of navigating faith and identity, challenge the ways Christianity is wielded in political agendas, and discuss the details of Project 2025 and its opposition of embracing an inclusive, compassionate approach to...

Send us Fan Mail Today on the show Joanna talks on the weekend of the Super Bowl about how sports can teach us to fight for our lives. Joanna discusses the odd experience of living life as a woman and having experience in testosterone rich sports!  GET FURTHER SUPPORT FROM THE HOST: https://www.joannawhaley.com/support JOIN THE PATREON COMMUNITY: https://patreon.com/JoannaWhaley MERCH FROM THE HOS...

Send us Fan Mail On this live episode. Joanna speaks at a church that offers an alternative service for those who either have special needs or identities that make them feel unsafe in standard church services. In this short episode we discuss the faith of a mustard seed and how it can keep us going and produce good work in the face of a nation that is fighting agains our existence.  GET FURTHER SU...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we dive deep into a thought-provoking exploration of societal and spiritual decline, beginning with a powerful passage from Isaiah 1:21-23. The prophet's lamentation over a "faithful city" turned into a "prostitute" offers a striking parallel to America's own struggles with justice, righteousness, and corruption. How have we gone from...

Send us Fan Mail This week we replay one of the most famous episodes of the podcast.  We pick up todays episode with a conversation of a mother of a trans/non-binary child. Beverly St. Amour is Joanna's chosen sister and has been parenting a non-binary child after being raised in fundamental evangelical Christianity. Today on the show we explore what it looks like to retell the Christian narr...

Send us Fan Mail Today on the show we discuss why Christianity is obsessed with the oppression of the LGBTQ+ community, and how to move beyond it. GET FURTHER SUPPORT: https://www.joannawhaley.com/support JOIN THE PATREON COMMUNITY: https://patreon.com/JoannaWhaley DONATE TO THE SHOW: https://www.joannawhaley.com/donate ASK A QUESTION ON AIR: https://www.joannawhaley.com/live Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Today on this show Joanna discusses on the eve of the four year anniversary of the January 6th insurrection how to look at America and evangelical love for Trump from a the lens of queer theology. GET FURTHER SUPPORT: https://www.joannawhaley.com/support JOIN THE PATREON COMMUNITY: https://patreon.com/JoannaWhaley DONATE TO THE SHOW: https://www.joannawhaley.com/donate ASK A QUEST...

Send us Fan Mail Today on the show Joanna plays an interview she did on the "Help My Unbelief Podcast". A podcast featuring the most unlikely conversation. A table where christian’s sit down, unapologetically, to listen to unbelievers as they tell their story. While Joanna is a Christian, she represents a section of christianity many evangelicals disagree with. Join the conversation as J...

Send us Fan Mail This Christmas we look at the Jesus story form a queer perspective. How can queer people see themselves in the Christmas story in a religious world that rejects them? GET FURTHER SUPPORT: https://www.joannawhaley.com/support JOIN THE PATREON COMMUNITY: https://patreon.com/JoannaWhaley DONATE TO THE SHOW: https://www.joannawhaley.com/donate ASK A QUESTION ON AIR: https://www.joanna...

Send us Fan Mail On todays show Joanna answers questions from listeners who are getting ready to see family for the holidays. How do LGBTQ people navigate these difficult complexities while enjoying this season? GET FURTHER SUPPORT: https://www.joannawhaley.com/support JOIN THE PATREON COMMUNITY: https://patreon.com/JoannaWhaley DONATE TO THE SHOW: https://www.joannawhaley.com/donate ASK A QUESTIO...

Send us Fan Mail The holidays are a time for family, faith, and connection, but for many trans individuals, this season can bring up deep challenges—especially when navigating evangelical family dynamics. In Transcending Tradition , we explore the spiritual questions and emotional complexities that arise when you're trans and trying to honor your identity within a faith community that may not...

Send us Fan Mail On todays show Joanna answers questions from podcast listeners about navigating complex issues of family, church and queerness. Listen in as she answers some tough questions live on the air. GET FURTHER SUPPORT: https://www.joannawhaley.com/support JOIN THE PATREON COMMUNITY: https://patreon.com/JoannaWhaley DONATE TO THE SHOW: https://www.joannawhaley.com/donate ASK A QUESTION ON...

Send us Fan Mail Thanksgiving is a time for family, gratitude, and... sometimes, a whole lot of hurt. If you're an LGBTQ+ person facing family rejection this holiday season, you're not alone. Joanna tackle's your tough questions about navigating difficult family dynamics, coping with rejection, and finding support during this challenging time. Whether you're struggling with com...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode Joanna discussed the controversy of republican congress people discriminating against the first openly transgender member of congress. This episode was recorded before thanksgiving, and many of us will inevitably be in conversations about trans ideas while trying to enjoy some turkey. On todays show we discuss the tension and give some thoughts for inclusion of tra...

Send us Fan Mail Today on the show Joanna explores the idea that the prayers we prayed as youth for revival is happening through deconstruction. Our youth groups taught us to be loving and "Christlike" people. Now that we choose to love, we are called by many as deceived. GET FURTHER SUPPORT: https://www.joannawhaley.com/support JOIN THE PATREON COMMUNITY: https://patreon.com/JoannaWhale...

Send us Fan Mail Today on the show Joanna discusses her feelings on the results of the U.S. Election and what it means for LGBTQ people. ***Audio Difficulties in Todays Episode*** GET FURTHER SUPPORT: https://www.joannawhaley.com/support JOIN THE PATREON COMMUNITY: https://patreon.com/JoannaWhaley DONATE TO THE SHOW: https://www.joannawhaley.com/donate ASK A QUESTION ON AIR: https://www.joannawhal...

Send us Fan Mail Today on the show we discuss the feelings many in the LGBTQ community experience in the days before the 2024 U.S. Election. How does the marriage of faith and the republican party create a feeling of fear in American ideas for those in the queer community? GET FURTHER SUPPORT: https://www.joannawhaley.com/support JOIN THE PATREON COMMUNITY: https://patreon.com/JoannaWhaley DONATE...

Send us Fan Mail Today on the show Joanna discusses a queer theological view of sin and evil just in time for Halloween. What does it mean to be queer in the face of many saying LGBTQ identity is "sinful and evil". Today we reframe some old theology that may be holding us back. GET FURTHER SUPPORT: https://www.joannawhaley.com/support JOIN THE PATREON COMMUNITY: https://patreon.com/Joann...

Send us Fan Mail Today on the show Joanna explores how the changing of seasons can help us spiritually cope with the death of dreams that come with LGBTQ identity. Knowing that queerness can change the course of your life and how it will change seasons, lets us enjoy the beauty of the seasons every day. GET FURTHER SUPPORT: https://www.joannawhaley.com/support JOIN THE PATREON COMMUNITY: https://p...

Send us Fan Mail This week on the show Joanna discusses how cutting peoples voices out of your life can enrich the spirit Sometimes the negativity from spiritual communities can be so loud that it drains our peace. Find the block button and take back your center. GET FURTHER SUPPORT: https://www.joannawhaley.com/support JOIN THE PATREON COMMUNITY: https://patreon.com/JoannaWhaley DONATE TO THE SHO...

Send us Fan Mail Today Joanna sits down with a dear friend who is also an LGBTQ affirming pastor. We have a fascinating conversation about theology and approach from a pastor who fully accepts and affirms LGBTQ people. FOLLOW ALYSA: https://www.tiktok.com/@alysazavalaoffman GET FURTHER SUPPORT: https://www.joannawhaley.com/support JOIN THE PATREON COMMUNITY: https://patreon.com/JoannaWhaley DONATE...

Send us Fan Mail This week on the show we hear Part 2 an interview Joanna did with a conservative pastor. In this much-anticipated episode, Kevin sits down with former evangelical megachurch pastor Joanna Whaley, who is now a transgender woman. In this episode, you hear the story of how Joanna was outed by her church and subsequently fired. Parts one and two of this episode are honest, deep, and c...