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...