Yass, Jesus!

Dance before the Lord with all your might! Hit the club with King David; he’ll show you how to shake it! 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, or Buy Us a Coffee :   Daniel Franzese  https://whatsupdanny.com/   Twitter Instagram Facebook Azari...

The story of Moses parting the Red Sea ties into others we’ve featured (remember Genderqueer Joseph?) and inspires us to start the first Queer Christian Porn studio. Grab your favorite pillar and join us! This episode includes music from Changii.  Find out more on Apple Music , Spotify , or Instagram . Yass, Jesus! is hosted by Danny Franzese and Azariah Southworth. Our producers are Ross Mur...

The fruit of the spirit is love, and we love our big fruity Bible - even when it gets a little fleshy. As we Bible wonder about Paul’s letter to the Galatians, we discover we like a little fruit and a little flesh. 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...

War, Backstabbing. Fat shaming. This isn’t another episode of reality tv; it's a Baked Bible Story about King Eglon of Moab! 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, or Buy Us a Coffee : Daniel Franzese https://whatsupdanny.com/ Twitter Instagram F...

Fresh off their Grammy win, Yass, Jesus continues our queer faithful exploration of the world of music, this time through the songs of Sam Smith. (Fun fact: we were recording this very episode when Sam’s win was announced on stage!) 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 Heckma...

Friends don’t always become lovers, and lovers don’t always stay friends, but today we discuss the blessing of friendship and love sharing the same place in your heart. 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, or Buy Us a Coffee : Daniel Franzese h...

In the presence of loneliness, in the face of hate, and to combat division among the greater LGBTQIA+ community; it’s time to fix our crowns and reach out with love and acceptance to build a stronger community in Season 4 and beyond! 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 Heckm...

When Andrew Hartzler posted a TikTok responding to his Aunt Vicki Hartzler’s dramatic plea to congress opposing marriage equality, he showed the world what it looks like to fight queer misinformation in a direct and loving manner.  Andrew joins Yass, Jesus! to talk about responding to non-affirming family members. Yass, Jesus! is hosted by Danny Franzese and Azariah Southworth. Our producers...

When you’re struggling to discover, recognize, or remember your worth, let Scripture (and your Yass, Jesus! family) remind you how valuable you are. 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, or Buy Us a Coffee : Daniel Franzese https://whatsupdanny....

We wrap up our YASSRAEL series by spending an hour in Bethlehem.  Follow Azariah and hear how Palestinians pray for hope and for the world to hear their voice. 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, or Buy Us a Coffee : Daniel Franzese https...

At the start of a new year, we’re looking back at the old one and remembering our fondest moments.  2022 saw a lot happen at Yass, Jesus!  We became an independently produced pod (!!!) we kissed in a sinner’s jail, we found our chosen family (led by ferocious Mama Bears), we traveled to the Holy Land, and we got honest about topics that still plague the LGBTQIA+ community. Yass, Jesus! i...

Light that Yule Log and put on your favorite holiday soundtrack; we’re singing along with some of our favorite Christmas songs… with a Yass, Jesus! twist, of course!  Gather your ho ho hoes and say, "Move over, Mariah!" (*GASP* We would never .) Yass, Jesus! is hosted by Danny Franzese and Azariah Southworth. Our producers are Ross Murray and Meredith Paulley . Sound, music, and post-producti...

When Danny gets invited to be a judge at the Tel Aviv LGBT Film Festival, you know he’s taking the YASS, JESUS! party with him! As part of our YASSRAEL series, hear about the films that Danny loved, including two we’ve featured on our show! Yass, Jesus! is hosted by Danny Franzese and Azariah Southworth. Our producers are Ross Murray and Meredith Paulley . Sound, music, and post-production by Chri...

Yass, Jesus! is doing YASSRAEL with our dear friend Nico Losorelli.  Nico takes us on an epic tour of Tel Aviv with stops at his Yeshiva, his favorite gay bar, and everywhere in between.  Listen as we enjoy a day in the life of a Queer Rabbinical Student in the Holy Land. Yass, Jesus! is hosted by Danny Franzese and Azariah Southworth. Our producers are Ross Murray and Meredith Paulley ....

We’re kicking off our trip to the Tel Aviv LGBT Film Festival by sitting down with Yuval David and Mark McDermott from the #WonderfullyMadeMovie. This documentary explores the challenges and aspirations of LGBTQ+ Catholics and is the first of a planned docu-series @LGBTQReligion focusing on other faith traditions and LGBTQ+ identities. Support the film and learn more at www.wonderfullymadefilm.com...

What kind of dating energy do you want?! Follow us and we will make you fishers of men. *Wink Wink* 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, or Buy Us a Coffee : Daniel Franzese https://whatsupdanny.com/ Twitter Instagram Facebook   Azariah So...

PFLAG produces some great mama bears and daddy wolves, but do you know the story behind this organization of LGBTQIA+ allies? Well, a mama bear and a gay pastor walk into a bar… 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, or Buy Us a Coffee : Daniel F...

We’ve already done an episode about Out CCM artists, this time Gospel sings loud and proud!  Pull out your hymnal and sing along with out artists B. Slade, Terrence Stone, James Cleveland, and Jotta A. 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,...

Avalon; Jennifer Knapp; Trey Pearson; Ray Boltz; SEMLER... Grab your best festival lewk - it's a big, queer, Christian music festival!  This episode is brought to you by YOU, our Yassuits!  Geoffrey wrote asking for an episode on CCM singers who came out of the closet, and we're here for it! Yass, Jesus! is hosted by Danny Franzese and Azariah Southworth. Our producers are Ross Murray an...

Archbishop Carl Bean was “a little different from other boys” growing up in Baltimore in the 1950’s, and he lived up to the reputation! A Motown singer who started a church that still thrives today, he may have even influenced a Gaga hit! Now THAT’S a legacy worthy of Queer Sainthood. Yass, Jesus! is hosted by Danny Franzese and Azariah Southworth. Our producers are Ross Murray and Meredith Paulle...

A big brunch with your closest friends is a pretty regular deal in the LGBTQIA+ community, and Jesus serves quite a spread in this Baked Bible Story. Let’s go catch some fish (naked) and ask a friend to “put your finger in my hole.” As you do when there are bottomless mimosas. Yass, Jesus! is hosted by Danny Franzese and Azariah Southworth. Our producers are Ross Murray and Meredith Paulley . Soun...

We love our allies! Mama Bear Sara Cunningham and Director Daresha Kyi join us to talk about the Mama Bear movement and the new documentary about Mama Bears directed by Kyi. Free Mom Hugs for everyone! Free Bear Hugs for everyone! Free Bears for everyone! YASS, JESUS! More about the documentary here: https://mamabearsdoc.com/ Yass, Jesus! is hosted by Danny Franzese and Azariah Southworth. Our pro...

Worship can be heartwarming and humbling, but some churches have made it pretty extra. While it’s fun to imagine worship fashioned after Queen Bey or Gaga, let’s try to keep it a little more Yeezy. (No, not that one.) 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...

In the Book of Isaiah, he claims his lips are unclean. Girl, join the club! There are plenty of fun things that may make your lips unclean; this story revolves around how Isaiah’s lips got purified… but we’d prefer to stay dirty TYVM! Want to read along with Queer Christian News? Find the article here ! Outro song “Not a Teacup” by Meesh Cohen and Air Quotes . Make sure to check out the video here...

What does it take to be a Disciple of Jesus? You have to be disciplined, dedicated, and maybe a little bit cocky. 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. Don't forget to drink your vegetables with Athletic Greens using code athleticgreens.com/EMERGING . Get to know us b...