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 .

In this week’s podcast Brian and Fr. Shay talk about how they’ve navigated difficult family situations and what self-care practices they find to be most helpful. They tackle tricky conversations with parents, navigating boundaries, and reveal a new resource from Queer Theology that just released. Learn more about An LGBTQ Christian Guide to Self-Care and […] The post Self-Care and the Holidays app...

Brian and Fr. Shay talk about World AIDS Day. What are the implications for the church? What can we learn from people with HIV? All of this and more on this podcast. We made a shareable graphic for social media and a cover photo for Facebook. Click each image to get the full-size (or right-click and […] The post The Body of Christ Has AIDS appeared first on Queer Theology .

In this week’s podcast we announce our annual Queer Theology Synchroblog theme and how you can participate! This is one of the most popular things we do each year and each year it gets bigger and better! This year our theme is Sex and Bodies. Write an essay, share a story, make a video, or […] The post Queer Theology Synchroblog 2015 Announcement appeared first on Queer Theology .

This week’s passage is all about justice. But what does this Psalm teach us about our images of God? What do we learn about the character of God? Find out by tuning in to this week’s podcast! Read the transcript (PDF) Photo by dying regime The post What Kind of God? Psalm 146:7-10 appeared first on Queer Theology .

On this All Saint’s Day, Brian and Fr. Shay tackle an oft quoted passage from the book of Revelation. How do we make sense of this passage? How do we understand the afterlife? All that and more on this week’s podcast. Photo by Stuck in Customs The post A New Heaven and A New Earth: Revelation 21:1-6 appeared first on Queer Theology .

In this week’s lectionary podcast Brian and Fr. Shay talk about one of the healing narratives in Mark. What does the healing of a blind man have to do with queer and trans liberation? What can the reaction of the crowd teach us about what it means to be in solidarity? All this and more […] The post Your Faith Has Made You Well: Mark 10:46-52  appeared first on Queer Theology .

In this week’s podcast we interview Kaya Oakes, author of the new book “The Nones Are All Right”. We talk about what it means to be religious, how we build community, and more. Check out this week’s special podcast. The post The Nones Are All Right: an interview with Kaya Oakes appeared first on Queer Theology .

In this week’s podcast Brian and Fr. Shay talk about the power of morning prayer and meditation. What does this Psalm teach us about beginning our day? How can we set good intentions for our lives? Listen in! Read the transcript (PDF) Photo by Nithi clicks The post Make the Work of Our Hands Last: Psalm 90:12-17 appeared first on Queer Theology .