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Adam and Eve may have been the first nuclear family, and just like most families there are a whole bunch of black sheep hiding behind that white picket fence. We all are likely familiar with Cain and Abel, but what about Adam and Eve's other children? Today we toke and bible wonder, "Who the heck is Enoch and Seth?" Yass, Jesus! is hosted by Danny Franzese and Azariah Southworth. Our...

Modesty can feel like the 11th commandment at some churches. But why can’t church be a little sexy?! We know you’ve run into a few hunky ministers or been elevated by the sensual voice of the gospel choir baritone. Tell us, what do you find sexy about your church? Yass, Jesus! is hosted by Danny Franzese and Azariah Southworth. Our producers are Ross Murray and Meredith Paulley . Sound, music, and...

Coming out as LGBTQIA+ can be really hard.  Opening up about your faith can be just as difficult, especially as Christianity becomes more stigmatized and tied to values that don’t always match the lives we lead as part of the LGBTQIA+ community.  Today we talk about how your faith is just as essential as your sexual orientation or gender identity. Yass, Jesus! is hosted by Danny Franzese and Azari...

It’s a Baked Bible Story! Hear about this hot farmer scattering his seed (okay, maybe we’re just imagining he’s hot.) This BBS teaches us the importance of nurturing the seeds we sow through loving ourselves, building our community, and being present to enjoy the bounty of our harvest. This week’s Prayer from a Drag Queen features DeJa Skye !  Yass, Jesus! is hosted by Danny Franzese and Azariah S...

Today we give thanks to the brutally honest, strong women who teach us what it means to honor Jesus.  Have you met Gladys? Yass, Jesus! is hosted by Danny Franzese and Azariah Southworth. Our producers are Ross Murray and Meredith Paulley . Sound, music, and post-production by Chris Heckman.   Get to know us better:   Daniel Franzese   https://whatsupdanny.com/   Twitter Instagram Facebook Azariah...

Maggie Lourdes joins us to discuss her new book Butterfly Angels: Aug and Lucy’s Journey . It follows the journey of a scrappy angel named Augustine who takes on prejudice, discrimination, and LGBTQIA+ rights in a timeless story of good vs. evil.  Maggie is an author, teacher, lawyer, and sits on the Pride Team board at the community college where she teaches. She believes things have to move forw...

We recognize many different identities as part of the LGBTQIA+ community, with the understanding and appreciation that we are all a little queer. You know what else is super queer? The Holy Trinity. This episode looks at all the identities of God as the Holy Trinity. Yass, Jesus! is hosted by Danny Franzese and Azariah Southworth. Our producers are Ross Murray and Meredith Paulley . Sound, music,...

His passing is being mourned by many.  In this episode, we canonize Queer Saint Reverend Steve Pieters, whose work to bring love and awareness to the AIDS crisis and the LGBT+ community has been recognized by everyone from Tammy Faye (another Queer Saint!) to US Presidents.  Most importantly, Steve was a friend of Yass, Jesus’ very own Azariah Southworth.  This episode commemorates Steve and all t...

The fearless and irreverent Love Connie talks about the ministry of music, RuPaul before the race, the old bend and snap! She “doesn’t do twitter” but you can love on Love Connie on her instagram @realloveconnie . Yass, Jesus! is hosted by Danny Franzese and Azariah Southworth. Our producers are Ross Murray and Meredith Paulley . Sound, music, and post-production by Chris Heckman.   Get to know us...

Brilliant Queer Filmmaker Elegance Bratton inspired this episode through his thoughtful interview with Danny while on the OutFest red carpet.  This episode isn’t just a vocabulary lesson in love (Agape, Eros, Philios) it is a heartfelt look at how we love, who we love, and who God wants us to love (hint: it starts with you!) Want to hear this episode NOW? Become a monthly subscriber!  For less tha...

After a recent health scare, Danny discusses self love, self care, and the miraculous ways God can show up to help heal. Want to hear this episode NOW? Become a monthly subscriber!  For less than $5 per month, subscribers get first access to some episodes, and perks! Yass, Jesus! is hosted by Danny Franzese and Azariah Southworth. Our producers are Ross Murray and Meredith Paulley . Sound, music,...

Politics is one of those topics most families agree to disagree on, but when the votes your family casts are directly prohibiting your rights it’s time to speak up.  Listen to how Ryan calls his family to action to support him and the LGBTQIA+ community by really considering how their vote carries a direct impact. Want to hear this episode NOW? Become a monthly subscriber!  For less than $5 per mo...

This Baked Bible Story is less about sleeping with the lions (we prefer bears) and more about corrupt politics written to disenfranchise and persecute. Sadly, the theme of laws targeting people for being their true selves is still happening. Join us while we bible wonder and admire coming out of the lion’s den intact and with dignity. If you want to check out the best worst movie idea ever, we ref...

Today’s episode is all about tithing and how much God loves a cheerful giver!  As Yass, Jesus moves towards a subscription model, we humbly ask our listeners to consider supporting the show by subscribing if you can!  Subscribers will get access to new episodes a full week before non-subscribers, as well as bonus content and perks because we all know God also loves a perky giver. 😉 Yass, Jesus is...

This episode follows the story of how the LA Dodgers responded to pressure surrounding their invitation to The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence for PRIDE Night 2023.  Because this was recorded when the news first broke, there has been quite a bit of conversation, progress, and regression since then!  Please follow the ongoing story where you find your news, or read the related articles linked here!...

Did you know that June 30th is officially Queer Youth of Faith Day?! Our friends at Beloved Arise are sponsoring this special episode to kick off Pride Month, featuring top runners of their essay contest asking the questions: How has your faith shaped you as a person and helped you in hard times? How have others challenged your faith and/or identity, and how did you persevere?  Of all the essays s...

You heard our episode on Queer Saint Lonnie Frisbee, now we’re talking with another musical guest from the Jesus Movement: Marsha Stevens-Pino!  Marsha deserves to be known as the mother of contemporary Christian music. She was the leader of what is considered to be the world's first contemporary Christian music group, Children of the Day, and she has continued as a solo artist to produce albu...

We go back to Genesis to ask the question, “What does God think about Nudity?”  In a book full of snakes and apples (*wink wink*), we’ve decided that God wants your noodz! Yass, Jesus! is hosted by Danny Franzese and Azariah Southworth. Our producers are Ross Murray and Meredith Paulley . Sound, music, and post-production by Chris Heckman.   Get to know us better, support our show or Buy Us a Coff...

Bring your leather, your flogs, and your faith!  Yass, Jesus is live at LA Leather Pride talking about how faith and fetish can be aligned, and the true meaning of RELEASE.  We’re joined by special guests Mr. Sanctuary 2019  Francesco Perales, THE therapist of the LA leather community Tony Gulla, Brandon Bullet - Mr. Bullet Leather 2000, and everyone’s favorite pup - Pug! Yass, Jesus! is hosted by...

Cliches can be cringe, but sometimes they ring too true to ignore.  You know the one about those who point fingers have three fingers pointing at themselves?  Watch out!  Jesus is calling out all the hypocrites. Yass, Jesus! is hosted by Danny Franzese and Azariah Southworth. Our producers are Ross Murray and Meredith Paulley . Sound, music, and post-production by Chris Heckman.   Get to know us b...

We’ve worked to make Yass, Jesus! a virtual, queer sacred space.  What are some other sacred spaces that have a sense of God?  For many of us in the LGBTQIA+ community, a sense of God can be found in queer safe spaces, and we can create sacred spaces anywhere we go through an example of love and acceptance.  Yass, Jesus! Yass, Jesus! is hosted by Danny Franzese and Azariah Southworth. Our producer...

We speak with Dr. Obery Hendricks, a Biblical scholar at Columbia University and Union Theological Seminary. His new book Christians Against Christianity discusses the moral roots of the Bible to illustrate the hypocrisy of evangelical right-wing rhetoric, including a chapter on the religious Right’s condemnation of homosexuality and how it runs antithetical to the foundational teachings of Christ...

Pop artist Madison Rose helps us celebrate rebirth and the triumph of life over death this joyous Queer Easter! Yass, Jesus! is hosted by Danny Franzese and Azariah Southworth. Our producers are Ross Murray and Meredith Paulley . Sound, music, and post-production by Chris Heckman.   Get to know us better, support our show or Buy Us a Coffee :   Daniel Franzese  https://whatsupdanny.com/   Twitter...

We’re continuing the interfaith conversation with the HILARIOUS Percy Rustomji ! Percy is a comic, writer, actor, and self-described “loud, gay Indian” here to tell us (often through musical outbursts) about his practice of both Hinduism and Zoroastrianism.  Yass, Jesus! is hosted by Danny Franzese and Azariah Southworth. Our producers are Ross Murray and Meredith Paulley . Sound, music, and post-...

Gay fashion designers, Real Housewives, a lawyer, and a Secret Service agent… no, we’re not talking about your brunch party last weekend - this is all about making and breaking reputations and the long, steep climb back to redemption. Read more about the story behind this episode here . Yass, Jesus! is hosted by Danny Franzese and Azariah Southworth. Our producers are Ross Murray and Meredith Paul...