Queer Theology

In this episode we look at… how this passage resonates with folks who have been in the closet a message of hope for those who feel shame the importance of naming our sins, of bringing are shame out into the light what sin is and what it isn’t what to do after your sins are forgiven […] The post When I kept silent… – Psalm 32 appeared first on Queer Theology .

In the coming year, we’re going to be hosting an interactive course on how to read the Bible through a queer lens to understand it more deeply (and faithfully, even!). This passage is one that we’ll look at more closely — and then give you the tools so that you can find your own queer […] The post Transfiguration: Jesus Comes Out – Matthew 17:1-9 appeared first on Queer Theology .

In this episode we look at… “This is a passage that every LGBTQ person — or any person considering being a sexual being — has heard before” How this passage has been used against LGBTQ people How this passage might give us hope in our current tumultuous political reality What does it mean that “your […] The post What does it mean to be God’s temple? – 1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23 appeared first on...

In this episode, Shay and Brian discuss this week’s reading from Deuteronomy and the hard truths to think about.  God of the Old Testament is not all judgement and consequences for sin. In this week’s episode we discuss a life of community, healing, wholeness and the weight that can be lifted when we choose life. […] The post Will you choose life? – Deuteronomy 30:15-20 appeared first on Queer The...

Sometimes it feels like what the Bible asks of us is disconnected from what religious culture asks of us. What does it mean to be a light to the nation? How do we act as God’s ambassadors in our world? Read the transcript (PDF) Photo by Jyrki Salmi The post What does it mean to be a light? – Isaiah 58:7-10 appeared first on Queer Theology .

Micah 6:1-8 Hear what the Lord is saying: Arise, lay out the lawsuit before the mountains;         let the hills hear your voice! Hear, mountains, the lawsuit of the Lord!         Hear, eternal foundations of the earth! The Lord has a lawsuit against his people;         with Israel he will argue. “My people, what did I ever do […] The post What does the Lord require? – Micah 6:1-8 appeared first o...

We are back from our winter break and talking about what’s on tap for Queer Theology in 2017: it’s all about identity. In this episode, we talk about our identities and share information about this year’s synchroblog The post Identity appeared first on Queer Theology .

In this episode we reflect on Advent, Christmas, the changing season, and waiting for 2017. Plus, we share some of our Queer Theology plans for the new year! The post Advent, Christmas, and Waiting for 2017 appeared first on Queer Theology .

James 5:7-10 Therefore, brothers and sisters, you must be patient as you wait for the coming of the Lord. Consider the farmer who waits patiently for the coming of rain in the fall and spring, looking forward to the precious fruit of the earth. You also must wait patiently, strengthening your resolve, because the coming […] The post Speak in the name of the Lord – James 5:7-10 appeared first on Qu...

Sometimes Scripture comforts us, sometimes it convicts us, and sometimes it does both. In this episode, we look at what sort of king (or president) is God looking for and what role do WE have in doing the work of God? Read the transcript (PDF) To learn more about Sanctuary Collective, take a look at https://www.queertheology.com/sanctuary-collective/ The post Psalms, Kings, and Donald Trump – Psal...

This week we take a break from the lectionary readings to focus on self care, why self care is important for LGBTQ Christians, some ways to get started taking care of yourself, and how self care fits into the season of Advent that we’re now in. Show Notes 8 Queer Tips to Get Through the Holidays […] The post Self Care in the Christian Lectionary appeared first on Queer Theology .

This week, we take a break from the lectionary to talk about Transgender Day of Remembrance which is this Sunday, November 20. You can find some sermons, podcasts, and a toolkit over at queertheology.com/tdor The post An important Transgender Day of Remembrance message for Christians appeared first on Queer Theology .

In this passage, Isaiah lays out God’s vision for a new Earth. How does it sound to you? And what is our role in ushering that I? Listen to our “A New Heaven and a New Earth” podcast episode on Revelation 21:1-6 Help us out by leaving a review on iTunes at queertheology.com/review Isaiah 65:17-25 Look! […] The post God’s Vision for a New Earth – Isaiah 65:17-25 appeared first on Queer Theology .

We hear often that “The Bible says X about marriage” and you know what? The Bible says allllll sorts of things of about marriage. In this passage, we learn of a marriage tradition that seems bizarre by today’s standards—and one that Jesus seems to agree with. What gives? What can this passage teach us about marriage? And […] The post “The Bible says weird things about marriage” – Luke 20:27-38 app...

This passage has some pretty harsh words for Sodom — but they aren’t what you might expect — and ends with a popular verse about red sins being washed white as snow… that also has a twist you haven’t heard about. Isaiah 1:10-18 Hear the word of the Lord,     you rulers of Sodom; listen to […] The post Sodom & Gomorrah – Isaiah 1:10-18 appeared first on Queer Theology .

This week, Brian takes a look at the essence of Christianity: is it all about getting into heaven? He weaves together his own experience, that of his friends, and passages from Scripture to lay out how he sees Jesus’s ministry and God’s kingdom. If you want to dive deeper into how LGBTQ genders and sexualities […] The post Is it all about getting into heaven? appeared first on Queer Theology .

Show Notes We focus in “Every scripture is inspired by God” and look at what Scriptures exactly this passage is referring to Call out some intellectually dishonest ways this passage has been used We look at what it means for Scripture to be in inspired Other places we find inspiration How understanding what this passage really means about scripture […] The post What does it mean to be inspired? –...

2 Timothy 2:8-13 Remember Jesus Christ, who was raised from the dead and descended from David. This is my good news. This is the reason I’m suffering to the point that I’m in prison like a common criminal. But God’s word cannot be imprisoned. This is why I endure everything for the sake of those […] The post This is my good news … God’s word cannot be imprisoned – 2 Timothy 2:8-13 appeared first o...

When you look at your life (and your work and your passions), what makes you come alive? where are you most useful and most of service? In what ways might you be holding yourself back and in what ways might God be inviting you to use your gifts to serve the world? That’s what we look […] The post God did not give you a spirit of timidity! – 2 Timothy 1:6-14 appeared first on Queer Theology .

On the one hand, we want to be happy with what we have and trust God to take care of us. And on the other hand, one day we will likely get old and need to have a plan for our retirement. How do we “live Biblically” when it comes to money without falling into platitudes? Show Notes […] The post Don’t Worry Be Happy? – 1 Timothy 6:6-19 appeared first on Queer Theology .

In Luke 16, Jesus tells a parable about a dishonest account who ends up being praised by the master he swindled. We get some seemingly contradictory messages. What's up with that? The post What the F*#k Do You Do with Money? Luke 16:1-13 appeared first on Queer Theology .

Sometimes what you think about God reveals something about what you think about yourself or the world around you. In this passage, a petulant God plans to rage destruction upon the Hebrew people but Moses gets God to change God’s mind. Huh? What might we learn about God—and ourselves—from that. Dive in with Brian and Fr. Shay and let’s unpack it […] The post Changing God’s Mind – Exodus 32:7-14 ap...

For Brian’s last episode alone while Shay comes back from his speaking travels abroad, we dive way in and take a look at two passages (Jeremiah 18:1-11 & Philemon 1-21) PLUS closing out the episode with the Collect for Sunday. Read the transcript (PDF) Show Notes Leave a review for the Queer Lectionary podcast on iTunes. It really […] The post You are not ruined – Jeremiah 18:1-11 & Phile...

Sometimes Fr. Shay and I feel like we’re a bit of a broken record. I mean, how many times can we possibly talk about justice? Today’s lectionary text reminded Brian that we talk about many of the same themes and issues at Queer Theology because those issues come up OVER AND OVER AGAIN in the Bible. In this episode, […] The post Psalm 68:4-7,10-11 – God’s Recurring Priorities appeared first on Quee...

We got an email recently asking how to understand Romans 1 and whether that passage means that it’s not ok to LGBTQ and Christian. They wrote, This for me is the hardest passage to wrap my head around. I understand with the other passages there are translation issues and so on but Romans seems pretty […] The post How do you justify Romans? LGBT Clobber Passage appeared first on Queer Theology .