Queer Theology

Brian and Shay take a look at the story of Naaman and explore how it compares to the queer experience. Why do we sometimes believe we have to make things hard on ourselves? What would it look like if we simply decided to do the easy thing instead. Read the transcript (PDF) 2 Kings 5:1-15 […] The post Do the Easy Thing – 2 Kings 5:1-15 appeared first on Queer Theology .

Brian and Shay talk about the gift of queer testimony and making space for queer and trans* people to tell their stories. Check out this year’s Queer Theology Synchroblog! The post Fan the Flame – 2 Timothy 1:1-14 appeared first on Queer Theology .

Brian and Shay talk about the story of Lazarus and the Rich Man in this week’s podcast. What are the importance of names in the story? What are the importance of names in the queer community? Tackling issues of Transgender Day of Remembrance and more, Brian and Shay queer this familiar story. The post Names – Luke 16:19-31 appeared first on Queer Theology .

What is the role of negative emotion in the life of a Christian? Is it ever okay to be angry and rage? What is the role of a preacher in creating space for anger? Brian and Shay tackle a passage from Jeremiah.   Photo credit: Original by Moyan Brenn, modified under Creative Commons The post Is There a Balm in Gilead? – Jeremiah 8:18-9:1 appeared first on Queer Theology .

Jesus tells two parables about lost things and Brian and Shay wonder about where we find ourselves in Jesus’ stories. Are you the shepherd or the sheep? The widow or the coin? Or are you one of the legal experts listening? How does our social location determine how we hear Jesus’ stories? The post Where do you fit in? – Luke 15:1-10 appeared first on Queer Theology .

Brian and Shay tackle a tough discipleship passage in Luke. What is required of us when we follow Jesus? How does this passage speak to people who consider themselves allies of the queer and/or trans* community? We think the call to discipleship is harder and more exciting than we’ve been taught as of late. The post A Cost Involved: Luke 14:25-33 appeared first on Queer Theology .

Brian and Shay tackle a passage that talks about marriage and sexual immorality! We talk about overcoming our own fear in reclaiming this text and also about the propensity of people to miss the point of this passage. With a dash of queer sexual ethics thrown in and a shifting of focus to radical politics, […] The post Missing the Point – Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16 appeared first on Queer Theology .

This week we talk about how the prevalence of texts about justice and how much that means to us as people of faith. We also ask questions about what our communities think of us and if we’re really making a difference. Read the transcript (PDF) Isaiah 58:9b-14 Then you will call, and the Lord will […] The post What Will You Be Called? – Isaiah 58:9b-14 appeared first on Queer Theology .

What does it mean to have faith? Who belongs in our “great cloud of witnesses”? Brian and Shay talk about the lectionary texts for August 18, 2013; Hebrews 11:29-12:2 and explore how they can be read queerly. The post Run The Race – Hebrews 11:29-12:2 appeared first on Queer Theology .

Brian and Shay talk about the prophetic call of the Isaiah passage. What does this passage teach us about the Biblical interpretation of Sodom and Gomorrah? What is our responsibility when it comes to being the church? What does conversion mean? Read the transcript (PDF) Isaiah 1:10-20 Hear the word of the Lord, you rulers […] The post What Worship Is Required? – Isaiah 1:10-20 appeared first on Q...

Brian and Shay talk about how the Psalms can bring meaning to community. What role do the Psalms play in communal dreaming? How do these songs give hope in the face of oppression. Read the transcript (PDF) Psalm 107 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever. Let the redeemed […] The post Communal Tradition – Psalm 107 appeared first on Queer Theology .

Brian and Shay talk about the importance of dreaming big dreams and asking for audacious requests. What are the things we’re asking for from our church communities? Where should our dreams be bigger and our asks more daring? The post What Are You Asking For? Luke 11:1-13 appeared first on Queer Theology .

Brian and Shay talk about Mary and how she violates gender roles in order to be closer to Jesus and what the implications are for the church today. The post What’s Your Role? Luke 10:38-42 appeared first on Queer Theology .

Brian and Shay talk about the message that queer people have been given. We talk about learning to trust ourselves, to trust our experiences, and to speak from our truth. Read the transcript (PDF) The post It’s In Your Heart: Deut 30:9-14 appeared first on Queer Theology .

Brian and Shay talk about what it means to leave a church or a community as a form of protest. When you decide to leave, how should you do it? What does it mean to leave a community? Read the transcript (PDF) The post Shake It Off – Luke 10:1-11 appeared first on Queer Theology .

Brian and Shay talk about how important it is to honor the people who came before us and also to pass off the work to a new generation. How can we handle transitions well? How do we create rituals to mark important moments in our lives? Read the transcript (PDF) 2 Kings 2:1-2 Now the […] The post Passing the Mantle – 2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14 appeared first on Queer Theology .

Brian and Shay talk about the political overtones of the casting demons into the swine and what it means for us as American citizens. What could it mean for us as queer people, as Americans, and as Christians to “de-colonize” our minds? Read the transcript (PDF) Luke 8:26-39 They sailed to the region of the […] The post Got Demons? – Luke 8:26-39 appeared first on Queer Theology .

This week, Brian & Fr. Shay look at Jesus’s encounter with a “sinful woman” and — perhaps more importantly — Simon’s reaction to the experience. What sins are forgiven? How? And why? We cover all that and more, queerly as often, in this week’s podcast. Take a listen! (6:01) The post How are sins forgiven? Luke 7:36-8:3 appeared first on Queer Theology .

Galatians 1: 11-24: In this podcast Brian and Shay talk about recovering from fundamentalism and what it means to be converted. We also talk about asking for permission and trusting our own stories. (4:48) We’d love to hear your thoughts on this week’s reading and on the episode, leave a comment below or shoot an […] The post Don’t Ask Permission: Galatians 1:11-24 appeared first on Queer Theology...

This week on Reading Queerly, Fr Shay and Brian give unpack Galatians 1:1 – 12 and offer a few tips for pastors looking to preach on this text. We talk about defining the Gospel of Jesus Being courageous to preach a costly Gospel and the rewards of following Christ (4:54) The post Which Gospel do you follow? – Galatians 1:1-12 appeared first on Queer Theology .

It’s Pentecost this Sunday and this week on Reading Queerly: The Queer Lectionary Podcast, we’re talking about the story of Pentecost (Acts 2:1-21) and Romans 8:14-17. This episode is–suprisingly–flaming pun-free. We do talk about The Spirit of God Trusting that we our children (and heirs!) of God Is there a “right” way to be gay/queer/trans? […] The post Holy Flamers: Pentecost Sunday 2013 appear...

Welcome to the very first episode of Reading Queerly, the Queer Theology podcast. In each podcast, we take a queer […] The post Introducing Queer Theology’s Weekly Bible Podcast – Psalm 23 appeared first on Queer Theology .

In this episode of Reading Queerly: The Queer Lectionary Podcast, Shay and I look at Acts 16:16 – 34 from this Sunday’s lectionary. Here’s what’s in store for you: Paul & Silas come into conflict with businessmen and the government — what does that mean for us? How are faith asks us to do risky […] The post Faith In Action & Costly Conversion: Acts 16:16-34 appeared first on Queer Theolog...