The Forbidden Apple: LGBTQ+ SPIRITUALITY

 We discuss how traditional religious values can co-exist while being queer and Muslim. We are joined by two special guests.  Wazina, the co-creator of “Coming Out Muslim”, was born in Afghanistan and raised in New York. Our other guest is a practicing Muslim whose family comes from Tanzania. Listen to learn more about their families’ religious expectations, traditions they incorporate into their...

Welcome to "The Forbidden Apple". We go where no other podcast has even gone, exploring the complex relationship between queer people and religion.  In a world where organized religion does not often embrace queer voices we wanna hear from those pushed to the margins who had to find their own meaning and faith. In this episode, we discuss what pride means to us and explore how to continue the cele...

It is our pleasure to introduce Melissa Weisz. The Forbidden Apple host shares her insight into growing up as an Ultra-orthodox Hasidic Jew. Melissa discusses embracing life as a queer person, finding meaning, and using this platform to celebrate queer voices. Join our conversations @Theforbiddenapplepodcast    

It is our pleasure to introduce Pelayo Alvarez.  The Forbidden Apple host talks about his religious upbringing and Spanish Catholic traditions like "Semana Santa". Pelayo looks forward to exploring how the LGBTQ Community relates to religion and spirituality.