Queer Theology

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 .

This passages seems full of contradictions: freedom in Christ but also controlling your desires. What does it mean to experience freedom in Christ and how might your desires lead you toward God’s will? Photo Credit by jeronimoooooooo The post Love & Freedom – Galatians 5:1,13-18 appeared first on Queer Theology .

Two days after the massacre in Orlando at Pulse Nightclub, we’re still reeling as a community and looking to find ways to move forward in unity and toward justice. This is what is on our hearts. We’d love to hear from you. Suicide Prevention Lifeline – 800.273.8255 Trevor Project – 866.488.7386 Trans Lifeline – 877.565.8860 […] The post “Go Off Script” – on the Orlando Massacre at Pulse Nightclub...

In this passage, Paul boasts about his former life as an oppressor (and murderer) of Christians before becoming one himself—and a leader at that. What’s required of a person who has harmed a community? How do you go from being an oppressor to an ally or a leader? Dig in to those juicy questions with […] The post How to go from oppressor to ally – Galatians 1:11-24 appeared first on Queer Theology...

Looking looking particularly at verses 6 – 10, Brian & Fr. Shay seek to figure out what’s REALLY from God and how to know what the true “Gospel” is. And, of course, what that means for queer and trans people. Show Notes Galatians 1:1-12 Paul, an apostle—sent not from men nor by a man, but […] The post Is this from God? Galatians 1:1-12 appeared first on Queer Theology .

In this special episode of the Queer Theology podcast, we talk with the Rev Liz Edman, a lesbian priest and author of the new book Queer Virtue: What LGBTQ People Know About Life and Love and How It Can Revitalize Christianity. Buy Queer Virtue Amazon | inSpirit | Indie Bound The post Queer Virtue: An interview with Rev Liz Edman appeared first on Queer Theology .

For the past three years, we’ve given an queer perspective on the Bible. So what did we learn from this weekly LGBTQ Bible study? Why is queering scripture important? And how can you be part of that? Take a listen to this week’s episode! The post What we learned from 3 years of queering the Bible appeared first on Queer Theology .

Sometimes the rules are unjust and need to be broken. Queer people know that well. In this week’s episode, Fr. Shay and Brian explore the queer activist connections to this passage from Acts 5. Read Acts 5:27 – 41 The post Obey God – Acts 5:27-41 appeared first on Queer Theology .

Is there a place for doubt in the life of faith? The story of Doubting Thomas was a catalyst for Fr. Shay to find his queer self in Scripture. In this episode, we dig into Thomas’s doubt, coming into LGBT identities, and how to write ourselves into scripture. The post Doubting Thomas – John 20:19-31 appeared first on Queer Theology .

On Ash Wednesday, we proclaim “remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return” but in this passage, we are told that we’re part of a new creation. How do we live in the tension of mortality and resurrection? Photo by MichaelTapp The post Are you a new creation? – 1 Corinthians 5:17-21 appeared first on Queer Theology .

In this passage, Moses is confronted with the voice of God coming from a burning bush. Did that REALLY happen, what might God be telling you, and how can you share that story with others? Read the transcript (PDF) Photo by thintruman The post What’s your burning bush? Exodus 3:1-8 appeared first on Queer Theology .

In this passage, Jesus gets a bit sassy as he insists on pressing forward with work despite death threats. Brian and Fr. Shay explore the queer implications. Photo by thetimeisnow2 The post Sassy Jesus Gets Sh*t Done – Luke 13:31-35 appeared first on Queer Theology .

In this week, we look at Jesus’s temptation in the desert and Paul’s writing in Romans about calling Jesus Lord to be saved. Is it about personal declarations of piety? Or is there something political going on there? Photo by sfkjr The post Piety or Politics? – Romans 10:8-13 & Luke 4:1-13 appeared first on Queer Theology .

Isaiah tells the fantastical story of God asking whom God should send. There are angels and wings and flying and smoke and earthquakes! How might stories change YOUR world? That’s what we look at in this week’s queer lectionary podcast. Photo by schmollmolch The post Prophetic Stories – Isaiah 6:1-18 appeared first on Queer Theology .

In this week’s podcast Brian and Fr. Shay talk about different types of gifts and how those gifting play out in community. What do different gifting teach us? How can this passage be applied to our relationships as well? Find out on this week’s episode! Photo by foghornleg90 The post Gifts for the Common Good – 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 appeared first on Queer Theology .

In this week’s podcast Brian and Fr. Shay talk about different types of activism and which ones are acceptable/most useful. What does this passage say about how we should interact with the world? All that and more on this week’s podcast. Read the transcript (PDF) Photo by snakegirl productions The post Different Types of Activism – Isaiah 42:1-9 appeared first on Queer Theology .

Happy New Year from the Queer Theology guys! In this week’s podcast we take a look at a poetic passage from the Gospel of John. What does this passage say to queer and transgender folks? How might it be a comfort and an encouragement to us? Check out Brian and Fr. Shay’s responses in the […] The post The Light In Us: John 1:1-18 appeared first on Queer Theology .

In this week’s podcast Brian and Fr. Shay take on one super problematic passage. What do we do with a passage like this? How might we be able to read it differently? Queerly? Find out in this week’s episode! Are you dealing with family or friends who aren’t affirming or don’t respect your LGBTQ identity? Get our […] The post Submit to What?? Colossians 3:12-21 appeared first on Queer Theology .