Queer Theology

In today’s episode, we answer a reader question regarding justifying your romantic or sexual desires through the scripture. Is having […] The post The Humanity of Jesus – John 11:1-45 appeared first on Queer Theology .

Have you ever wondered how Queer Theology started? In today’s episode, we walk down memory lane as we answer a […] The post Walking Through the Dark Valley – Psalm 23 appeared first on Queer Theology .

In today’s episode, we answer a question from Forest on how to handle and cope with Christian friends who are […] The post Safe in Stuckness – Exodus 17:1-7 appeared first on Queer Theology .

Today, we talk about a question from a listener who wished to remain anonymous. We answer the question about being […] The post When Jesus Came Out – Matthew 17:1-9 appeared first on Queer Theology .

In today’s episode, we answer a question from Jesse who asked us what kind of historical context do we need […] The post Knowledge Not Shame – Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7 appeared first on Queer Theology .

In today’s episode, we answer a question from our listener – Charlie, who asked how to live as a gay […] The post Crafty Myths and Inner Wisdom – 2 Peter 1:16-21 appeared first on Queer Theology .

In this episode of the podcast, we respond to a listener question from Fee in Berlin who asked how LGBTQ […] The post Jesus & the Male Gaze – Matthew 5:21-37 appeared first on Queer Theology .

This episode is special because we talk to Sarah, one of our Sanctuary Collective members. We talk about what it […] The post Sex & Love with Sarah – 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 appeared first on Queer Theology .

In this week’s text, we look at a word from the prophet Micah! It’s a favorite passage of ours and […] The post What Does God Require? – Micah 6:1-8 appeared first on Queer Theology .

In this week’s text, we look at Paul’s words to the church in Corinth where he stresses unity. Is unity […] The post Unity In All? – 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 appeared first on Queer Theology .

In this week’s Gospel we explore Jesus’ invitation to “come and see” and how that might resonate with queer communities. […] The post The Gospel of Queer Community – John 1:29-42 appeared first on Queer Theology .

In this week’s episode, we dive into the unexpected Biblical foundation for queering theology. Reinterpreting scripture isn’t something that we […] The post The Biblical Origins of Queer Theology – Isaiah 42:1-9, Matthew 3:13-17 appeared first on Queer Theology .

Happy New Year from the QueerTheology.com team! We’re excited to be back behind the mics and rolling out new episodes […] The post New Year Goals, Sexual Resolutions, Trans Theology (and more!) appeared first on Queer Theology .

As you may know by now, we’re taking a break this December to work on things behind the scenes. We […] The post What Child Is This? Matthew 1:18-24 appeared first on Queer Theology .

This December, we are taking a break from the regular lectionary reading to recoup, regroup and redesign the website. We […] The post Mary’s understanding of God – Luke 1:47-55 appeared first on Queer Theology .

December is probably the busiest time of the year, but at Queer Theology, December 2019 is a time to work […] The post Waiting on Advent – Isaiah 35:1-10, Psalm 146:5-10 appeared first on Queer Theology .

As you all may know by now, Brian and Shay are taking December to regroup, redesign the website and prepare […] The post Advent: What Are We Waiting For? appeared first on Queer Theology .

Advent is starting and we share with you some ways that you can observe the season, even if you aren’t connected to a church or faith community. We also get into how Advent might be particularly resonant with LGBTQ folks and what the queer experience can add to the season. If you’re looking for a […] The post 5 Ways to Observe Advent (and how queerness is part of that) appeared first on Queer Theo...

Our podcast interview mini-series has come to an end and we had a blast sharing some listener stories with you. More’s coming (hopefully) if we can get the support we need over on Patreon. In this episode, Fr. Shay and Brian share some 2020 plans for Queer Theology, respond to a reader asking if it’s […] The post Is it ok to lie? + Winter Is Coming appeared first on Queer Theology .

Today’s episode features one of the Sanctuary Collectives’ most active and loved member, Caryn Saxon. Brian and Caryn explore the intersections of queerness, singleness, and Quakerism.  As 2019 draws to a close, we need your help to keep the podcast going into the new year. We’d love to produce longer episode, bring on more guests, […] The post Finding God in Silence & Singleness, feat Caryn...

It’s another exciting podcast as we feature another guest who has been a member of the Sanctuary Collective (since 2016!). This week, we have Brandon Beck who is an adult educator and trans student advocate from Central Texas. Listen on to hear about his journey and fight for a place to belong. We hope that […] The post A Place to Belong feat Brandon Beck – Jonah 2:5-7 appeared first on Queer Theo...

As a way to be more inclusive and expand these podcasts even more, we are going to feature conversations with Queer Theology podcast listeners. For the next couple of weeks, we will interview different folks and they will share with us their favorite Bible stories and their own journey.  This week, we interviewed Indigo Rose […] The post Divine in the Differences, feat Indigo Rose – Romans 1:24 –...

300 episodes. We can hardly believe it. In this week’s episode, we reflect on the past 6 years of QueerTheology.com, what the LGBTQ Christian space was like back then, how it’s changed, and what we’re looking forward to in the future. We give a queer take on each of our favorite Bible passages (of course!). […] The post #300: LGBTQ Christian Progress – Matthew 7, Genesis 32:22-31 appeared first on...

In today’s world where the poor stay poor, the oppressed stay oppressed, and the unjust are enabled to continue wreaking havoc, it is refreshing to hear Luke 18:1-8 where it shows us that God is just. May this passage inspire you to continue fighting the fight and always do what is good and just. Download […] The post Embarrass Them Into the Kingdom – Luke 18:1-8 appeared first on Queer Theology .

In such a short yet beautiful scripture, we are reminded that life is full of uncertainty. That there will be obstacles and sacrifices along the way before we receive what was promised to us. All of these are very relatable points for us queer folks. On that same note, we keep the faith despite being […] The post Settling Down & Surviving – Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7 appeared first on Queer Theology...