Queer Theology

Happy Easter! Brian and Fr. Shay queer the resurrection. What does it mean that Jesus first appears to women? How can we read this story as inspiration for queer and trans people? Tackle these questions and more on this week’s podcast! Photo Credit: Mike_tn The post Unlikely Witnesses – Matthew 28:1-10 appeared first on Queer Theology .

What does the Palm Sunday story have in common with ACT UP and Queer Nation? How is Palm Sunday similar to political protest? Brian and Fr. Shay queer a familiar passage and talk about the implications for queer and trans organizing. The post Jesus Steals a Donkey – Matthew 21:1-11 appeared first on Queer Theology .

This week Brian and Fr. Shay tackle a well known passage from Ezekiel. What does this text have to say about queer and trans bodies? How can we queer this passage? All this and more on this week’s podcast! Read the transcript (PDF) Ezekiel 37:1-14 The Lord’s power overcame me, and while I was in […] The post Bodies Matter – Ezekiel 37:1-14 appeared first on Queer Theology .

Brian and Fr. Shay talk about what it means to be Children of Light. How do we reclaim a text that people could say condemns queer and trans people? How does shining a light on our queerness alleviate shame? In this week’s podcast we queer and reclaim a text in a powerful way. Here’s the […] The post Children of Light – Ephesians 5:8-14 appeared first on Queer Theology .

Brian and Fr. Shay tackle the story of Jesus and the Samaritan woman. What does this story tell us about the Kingdom of God and the mission of Jesus? How do we push past a trite reading of the passage? This week’s podcast raises questions of inclusion, pushing boundaries, and preaching hard truths. John 4:5-42 […] The post The Kingdom is Bigger – John 4:5-42 appeared first on Queer Theology .

Brian and Shay take a look at a comforting passage from the Psalms and share what it has meant to them on their own journey. Then they raise the question, “What might we be inspired to do if we believed God is on our side?” Read the transcript (PDF) The post God Is On Our Side – Psalm 121 appeared first on Queer Theology .

Brian and Shay tackle the temptation of Jesus and what it means to us today. What do these temptations have to say to the church? Are the temptations personal or political? Does buying into the system protect us? All this and more on this week’s podcast. The post The Temptation of Christ (and Us) – Matthew 4:1-11 appeared first on Queer Theology .

Brian and Shay talk about Jesus’ Transfiguration and what it means. If the Transfiguration is Jesus’ coming out moment, what comes next? How can the Transfiguration be read in a queer way? The post Jesus Comes Out – Matthew 17:1-9 appeared first on Queer Theology .

What does it mean to be God’s Temple? Is the way to honor God’s temple simply not smoking, drinking or having sex? Brian and Shay queer a popular passage from 1 Corinthians and show how it can be read in a whole new way. Photo by shrff14 The post God’s Temple – 1 Corinthians 3:16-23 appeared first on Queer Theology .

With this week’s podcast Brian and Shay pull back the curtain and reveal some of the inner motivations that led to the creation of Queer Theology and why they do things the way they do. What does it mean for theology to be “devotional”? What issues are “queer issues”? They tackle these questions and more. […] The post Feeding the Head & the Heart appeared first on Queer Theology .

What does it mean to be the salt of the earth? Is it a good thing or a bad thing to be a “Christian in public”? Brian and Shay tackle these questions (and also recount their stories of “See You At the Pole”) in this week’s podcast. Photo by @Doug88888 The post Salt of the Earth – Matthew 5:13-16 appeared first on Queer Theology .

Brian and Shay tackle a passage from 1 Corinthians that they think has special relevance for the queer and transgender community. What does this passage have to say about queer and transgender people being used to do the work of God? How are our identities uniquely valuable in doing work for justice in the world? The post The Low Class & Low Life Followers of God – 1 Corinthians 1:26-31 appea...

How is Jesus’ call to “come and follow” different from his call in last week’s passage to “come and see”? What does it mean to leave everything and follow Jesus? What does this call say to queer and transgender people in today’s world? Listen in to the conversation! Photo by Leo Hidalgo The post Come & Follow – Matthew 4:12-23 appeared first on Queer Theology .

Brian and Shay share what resonates with them in this passage from John. What does the call of Jesus to “come and see” have to do with queer theology? What does it mean for us as queer people to invite others to “come and see”? Photo by mugley The post Come & See – John 1:29-42 appeared first on Queer Theology .

What does the baptism of Jesus have to say to queer and trans people of faith? What is the importance of having rituals to mark changes in life situation? What new rituals do we need to develop as a church? Brian and Shay tackle all of this and more on this week’s Queer Lectionary Podcast. The post Marking Moments – Matthew 3:13-17 appeared first on Queer Theology .

How does history treat heroes? What do Martin Luther King Jr., the Stonewall Riots, Jesus, and Harvey Milk have in common? What does this John passage mean to queer and trans people? Tune in for a lively discussion about what it means to be prophetic. The post Sanding Down the Edges John 1:1-18 appeared first on Queer Theology .

Merry Christmas from Brian and Shay! Today we’re talking about the lectionary passage for December 24. What kind of future does the prophet Isaiah paint? What message does it have for those of us working for queer liberation? The post What Kind of King? Isaiah 9:2-7 appeared first on Queer Theology .

What’s up with Matthew’s birth narrative? What does it mean that Jesus was born where and when he was? What can we learn from this story as queer people? Brian and Shay tackle a common Christmas story and put a queer spin on it. The post What Child Is This? Matthew 1:18-24 appeared first on Queer Theology .

Isaiah 35:1-10, Psalm 146:5-10 Brian and Shay talk about the meaning of Advent and how counter-cultural it is. What can we learn from waiting and longing? How does the Christmas story go against our American sensibilities? The post Waiting on Advent appeared first on Queer Theology .

Brian and Shay tackle the Gospel passage for the second week of Advent. What is it about John the Baptist that is so captivating? What can queer and trans people learn from the message in these verses? The post Prepare the Way of the Lord – Matthew 3:1-12 appeared first on Queer Theology .

What about the story of Jesus crucifixion between two thieves is so compelling? Brian and Shay talk about this text and how it confronts us and forces us to change. The post Choosing to Die – Luke 23:33-43 appeared first on Queer Theology .

This week we talk about what it means to be persecuted for your faith. Is there really a war on Christians in the United States? How do we understand Jesus’ words in Luke that say we will be hated by those around us? The post War on Who? – Luke 21:5-19 appeared first on Queer Theology .

Brian and Shay have a special podcast for Transgender Day of Remembrance. They talk about what this day means to them and offer specific ways that you can observe this special event. To learn more about Transgender Day of Remembrance visit www.transgenderdor.org The post Transgender Day of Remembrance 2013 appeared first on Queer Theology .

Who Are Your Saints? Brian and Shay talk about the festival of All Saints. What does it mean to have a day to remember and celebrate the saints? How can All Saints’ Day be commemorated queerly? The post All Saints Day 2013 appeared first on Queer Theology .

Brian and Shay tackle this week’s uncomfortable Gospel reading. What is the difference between the tax collector and the Pharisee? What does this passage have to say to us today? The post What about sin? – Luke 28:9-14 appeared first on Queer Theology .