Queer Theology / Brian G. Murphy & Shannon T.L. Kearns

Queer Theology

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The longest running podcast for and by LGBTQ Christians and other queer people of faith and spiritual seeker. 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 as well as dozens of interviews with respected LGBTQ leaders (and a few cis, straight folks too). Join tens of thousands of listeners from around the...

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Queer Theology / Brian G. Murphy & Shannon T.L. Kearns

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Religion

Podcast website

www.queertheology.com

Latest episode

Jul 5, 2026

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Episodes

Bottoming for Jesus with Michael R. Speciàle 05.07.2026

Brian is joined by his longtime friend, Michael R. Speciàle (@speciale.mr) on this pod this week for an interview that […] The post Bottoming for Jesus with Michael R. Speciàle appeared first on Queer Theology .

Holding Boundaries When Your Family Won’t Change 28.06.2026

In this episode, Fr. Shannon reflects on the grief and complexity of navigating a strained relationship with family after coming […] The post Holding Boundaries When Your Family Won’t Change appeared first on Queer Theology .

Conversion Therapy Dropout with Timothy Shraeder Rodriguez 21.06.2026

Timothy Schraeder Rodriguez (@timothy.s.rodriguez) joins Brian on pod this week to discuss his debut memoir, “Conversion Therapy Dropout,”  and his […] The post Conversion Therapy Dropout with Timothy Shraeder Rodriguez appeared first on Queer Theology .

Reclaiming Ritual 14.06.2026

In this episode, Fr. Shannon reflects on how we can reconnect with spiritual practices after being hurt by faith communities […] The post Reclaiming Ritual appeared first on Queer Theology .

Laughing Through Religious Trauma with Kevin James Thornton 07.06.2026

We’re so excited to welcome comedian, author, and internet storyteller Kevin James Thornton (@kevinjamesthornton) to the Podcast this week to […] The post Laughing Through Religious Trauma with Kevin James Thornton appeared first on Queer Theology .

Can We Trust Our Experiences With The Divine? 31.05.2026

On this week’s episode, Fr. Shannon responds to listener questions that touch on some of the core themes of his […] The post Can We Trust Our Experiences With The Divine? appeared first on Queer Theology .

Prophetic Queer Plays with Jason Tseng 24.05.2026

Brian is joined by long-time friend, Jason Tseng (they/them), @queeriously on the pod this week for a joyful and inspiring […] The post Prophetic Queer Plays with Jason Tseng appeared first on Queer Theology .

The Radical Simplicity of Micah 6:1-8 17.05.2026

This week we queer one of our favorite passages, Micah 6:1–8, and explore one of the Bible’s clearest calls to […] The post The Radical Simplicity of Micah 6:1-8 appeared first on Queer Theology .

Can You Fall Out of God’s Favor? 10.05.2026

In this episode, Father Shannon shares a deeply personal and recent story about being denied Communion by a Catholic priest […] The post Can You Fall Out of God’s Favor? appeared first on Queer Theology .

All Are Gathered In: Isaiah 56:1, 6-8 & Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32 03.05.2026

We queer two chapters in this week’s episode and explore God’s expansive vision of belonging and justice that is the […] The post All Are Gathered In: Isaiah 56:1, 6-8 & Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32 appeared first on Queer Theology .

Everyone Wants a Village… but Nobody Wants to be the Villager 26.04.2026

In this episode, we explore the idea that everyone needs a village or that everyone wants to build community. The […] The post Everyone Wants a Village… but Nobody Wants to be the Villager appeared first on Queer Theology .

Finding Eternal Life Now: Mark 10:17-31 19.04.2026

In this week’s episode we queer Mark 10:17–31 and look at some of Jesus’ most challenging teachings. The ones that […] The post Finding Eternal Life Now: Mark 10:17-31 appeared first on Queer Theology .

Queer Bible Study: Colossians 1:1–2 12.04.2026

Fr. Shannon brings us this week’s episode and it is the first in a series on the books of Colossians. […] The post Queer Bible Study: Colossians 1:1–2 appeared first on Queer Theology .

How Easter Inspires Us To Work For The Reconciliation of All Things 05.04.2026

It’s Easter Sunday, so we dive into the messy, complicated, and deeply meaningful questions surrounding resurrection, belief, and what it […] The post How Easter Inspires Us To Work For The Reconciliation of All Things appeared first on Queer Theology .

Searching for Divine Approval Through Sex with Jonah Wheeler (@ShowOffJonah) 29.03.2026

Brian shares part of his interview with Jonah Wheeler on the podcast this week. Together they explore the complex intersections […] The post Searching for Divine Approval Through Sex with Jonah Wheeler (@ShowOffJonah) appeared first on Queer Theology .

When Safety is at Stake: Organizing in a Time of Crisis with Samantha Boucher 22.03.2026

This week, Fr. Shannon sits down with Samantha Boucher, (@sceboucher) a trans activist and political organizer with deep roots in […] The post When Safety is at Stake: Organizing in a Time of Crisis with Samantha Boucher appeared first on Queer Theology .

Pleasure is Political 15.03.2026

In this episode, Brian explores a provocative idea: what if your orgasms were a form of activism? In a world […] The post Pleasure is Political appeared first on Queer Theology .

The Story of Bob: an Interview with Steven C. Law 08.03.2026

For this episode, Fr. Shannon talks with author Steven C. Law to explore the life and legacy of Rev. Robert […] The post The Story of Bob: an Interview with Steven C. Law appeared first on Queer Theology .

When Jesus Came Out – Queering the Transfiguration 01.03.2026

In this episode, we answer a listener question and then queer Matthew 17:1–9 for the second Sunday in Lent. The […] The post When Jesus Came Out – Queering the Transfiguration appeared first on Queer Theology .

Bible Nerd Starter Pack 22.02.2026

In this solo episode, Fr. Shannon is sharing his curated list of favorite books about theology, prayer, memoir, the Bible, […] The post Bible Nerd Starter Pack appeared first on Queer Theology .

Queering Lent 16.02.2026

A guided audio experience for this time of reflection and renewal as we work toward collective liberation. Signup at queertheology.com/lent The post Queering Lent appeared first on Queer Theology .

Torah as Liberation with Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg 15.02.2026

In an inspiring episode, Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg (@rabbidanyaruttenberg) returns to the podcast to explore what it means to treat our […] The post Torah as Liberation with Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg appeared first on Queer Theology .

In The Beginning We Were Good 08.02.2026

We’re going back to the beginning for this episode as we dive into Genesis 1–3 to unpack how dominant Christian […] The post In The Beginning We Were Good appeared first on Queer Theology .

After the Arrest: Faith Under Occupation 01.02.2026

In this episode, we return to our roots and queer the passage, Matthew 4:12–23 by exploring Jesus’s turn toward public […] The post After the Arrest: Faith Under Occupation appeared first on Queer Theology .

Butt Sex, Baptism, and the Divine with Rev. Alba Onofrio 25.01.2026

In this episode, Brian is joined by the inimitable Reverend Sex @reverand_sex (Alba Onofrio), executive director of Soulforce (@souforceorg), for […] The post Butt Sex, Baptism, and the Divine with Rev. Alba Onofrio appeared first on Queer Theology .

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