TransPreacher Podcast

We are not even even three weeks in to the Trump presidency and in many ways it feels like it has been three years. All of the promised legislation and executive orders are underway and it would be easy for us to be demoralized by this. But no matter what laws are passed no one can tell us who to love. No one can legislate away our care for one another. No one can take away the beauty of chosen fa...

Through the presidential campaign season we saw a barrage of anti-trans rhetoric. So, it is not surprising that yesterday President Trump issued an executive order addressing transgender people in sports. But the title and language of the executive order are interesting. The word trans only appears once in the order and in that case it is used in an innocuous way. The title of the order is “Keepin...

In 2024, the Ohio Senate overrode Gov Mike DeWine’s veto and passed House Bill 68, eliminating transgender health care for youth. This vote happened after hearing the testimony of doctors, scientists, hospital presidents, parents, and youth. All avenues of traditional advocacy work, inside game and outside game were exhausted. And none of that changed one vote. We can never achieve justice within...

Over the last two weeks people of many backgrounds, nationalities, races, abilities, and genders have been assaulted by a shock and awe campaign from the Trump administration. This is intended to knock us off our footing and we have been shaken. But we will not be moved. Last night’s Grammy’s awards was an incredibly beautiful embodiment of queer strength. Billie Eilish, Janelle Monae, and so many...

The Declaration of Independence reads: We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. Historically, we know that in 1776 all did not mean all. It did not mean women. It certainly did not mean indigenous peoples. And it certainly did not...

Trans response to executive order, “PROTECTING CHILDREN FROM CHEMICAL AND SURGICAL MUTILATION” Get full access to TransPreacher at transpreacher.substack.com/subscribe

Two days against president trump signed an executive order, restoring america’s fighting force. This order explicitiltly ends race and gender protections that have historically been a part of the military. In 1948, President Truman not only desegrated the military but also created the Committee on Equality of Treatment and Opportunity in the Armed Services. Yes, DEI, in 1948. I enlisted in the Air...

Last night while you slept, President Trump signed another executive order. This one not only banned transgender people from serving in the military, but characterizes us as less than honest, selfish, even mentally ill. Sir, I served in the Air Force for 20 years, three months, and eight days. quite honorably. I deployed five times. I have three campaign credits. Many of my friends sacrificed so m...

After all the anti-trans rhetoric of the last six months, all the executive orders of this week, and all the hatred that has fueled, it would be understandable to want to hide. Yesterday I was chatting with a friend of mine who said, “with everything going on I’ve had thoughts of going back in to the closet because white male privilege would let me be safer. I know I wouldn’t be happy.” In a time...

The executive orders of Donald Trump are not simply a matter of federal policies, as damaging as they are, they have impact at every level. Here in Columbus, Ohio, our county commissioner, Kevin Boyce, was scheduled to speak at a VA event honoring the legacy of Dr Martin Luther King, Jr. Two hours before the event he was told to restrict his comments without any mention of equity and inclusion. Bo...

Joy as an Act of Resistance I am an old punk rocker. My favorite band from this century whose second album is titled, “Joy as an Act of Resistance.” I have been trying to embody that this week. In the midst of a spiteful inauguration, strangely worded executive orders, and being called “one of the worst among us” I am striving to practice joy as an act of resistance. Surrounding myself with people...