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It’s fashion week here at Yass, Jesus! That’s right, we are checking out the hottest lewks from the Old Testament and the New Testament. Yass, Jesus! is hosted by Danny Franzese and Azariah Southworth. Our producer is Ross Murray. Sound, music, and post production by Chris Heckman. Special thanks to Sophie Serrano, Meredith Paulley, and Sam Isfan. Yass, Jesus! is brought to you by Audity . Audity...

Did the Devil really make you do it? In the Bible Satan is a tempter or an accuser, but YOU have the power to control your life and your choices; the absolute most that Satan can do is whisper in your ear. Yass, Jesus! is hosted by Danny Franzese and Azariah Southworth. Our producer is Ross Murray. Sound, music, and post production by Chris Heckman. Special thanks to Sophie Serrano, Meredith Paull...

“Is your church into PNP?” Probably not, but sometimes people with the best intentions don’t understand the message they may be sending. On this episode we talk about messages that could have benefited from a queer ear before being broadcast. Yass, Jesus! is hosted by Danny Franzese and Azariah Southworth. Our producer is Ross Murray. Sound, music, and post production by Chris Heckman. Special tha...

We’ve already covered a lot of queer stories in our baked bible series, but there are STILL SO MANY. Get baked with us and join the conversation covering the Gayest Moments in the Bible, starting with Paul’s obsession with penises. Yass, Jesus! is hosted by Danny Franzese and Azariah Southworth. Our producer is Ross Murray. Sound, music, and post production by Chris Heckman. Special thanks to Soph...

A lot of us would love to sweep 2020 deep under the carpet, but we’re looking back at many of the fabulous moments that happened right here on Yass, Jesus! during our first unforgettable season. It’s a “Best Of” recap to remind us that 2020 gave us time to build community in new ways, and we can’t wait to keep loving each other and ourselves into the new year. See you in Season 2! Yass, Jesus! is...

In this sponsored episode, we discuss dating in the digital age! We've all been on apps that foster cheap connection, but Believr wants to be different. Believr is a place for LGBTQ+ Christians to find belonging, connection, and love by matching with other people with shared values. Yass, Jesus! is hosted by Danny Franzese and Azariah Southworth. Our producer is Ross Murray. Sound, music, and post...

Resolutions are often misguided by false idols and false ideals. As we ring in a new year here at Yass, Jesus! we resolve to put our faith into God and to being the best versions of our sexy, kinky, queer, generous, loving, Christian selves. Yass, Jesus! is hosted by Danny Franzese and Azariah Southworth. Our producer is Ross Murray. Sound, music, and post production by Chris Heckman. Special than...

Remember the homespun Christmas Pageants of your youth? We’re taking the Christmas Story to a whole new level of exxtra, so grab your eggnog-tini or a cup of HAWT buttered rum and join us for The Queerest Christmas Pageant Ever! Yass, Jesus! is hosted by Danny Franzese and Azariah Southworth. Our producer is Ross Murray. Sound, music, and post production by Chris Heckman. Special thanks to Sophie...

We’re working 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 i...

Did y’all know there’s a queer family in the Bible? Not just any family, either – Jesus’ family! We’re talking about two sisters and a brother all living under the same roof as grown adults. Join us for a few baked bible stories about Jesus, Mary, Martha, Lazarus, and their big queer family. Yass, Jesus! is hosted by Danny Franzese and Azariah Southworth. Our producer is Ross Murray. Sound, music,...

We all know Greed is one of the Seven Deadly Sins; there are more warnings about greed in the Bible than there are mentions of LGBTQIA+ people. While the livelihood of so many depends on commerce, we break down the commercial holidays that follow Thanksgiving and talk about how to spend in alignment with our Christian and queer values. Yass, Jesus! is hosted by Danny Franzese and Azariah Southwort...

We’re feeling an attitude of gratitude, and this Thanksgiving we take time to appreciate the things that don’t normally get shared at the dinner table.  Why not be thankful for all of the pleasures we are blessed with?  We kick "taboo" to the curb and express our appreciation for all things YUMMY. Yass, Jesus! is hosted by Danny Franzese and Azariah Southworth. Our producer is Ross Murra...

What if the word “homosexual” was never meant to be in the bible? This is the question being asked by our guest Sharon “Rocky” Roggio, Producer and Director of 1946: The Mistranslation that Shifted a Culture. If the word “Homosexual” wasn’t even invented until 1868, how could it have been written into the bible without the influence of modern society? Hear about when and how homosexuality as a sin...

This week we get real about addiction with Kathleen Murphy M.A., LMFT, LPC and the Executive Clinical Director from Breathe Life Healing Centers . Kathleen’s career is built on more than 30 years of experience working with people suffering from substance abuse issues complicated by relational trauma. Join us while we explore a topic that is currently ripping through the LGBTQIA+ community. Yass, J...

As the US focuses on the American political atmosphere before Election Day, we take a moment to discuss the LGBTQIA+ global atmosphere. Let’s look at the progress that’s been made for LGBTQIA+ acceptance and rights throughout the world and talk about the work still to be done. Yass, Jesus! is hosted by Danny Franzese and Azariah Southworth. Our producer is Ross Murray. Sound, music, and post produ...

God wants you to let your freak flag fly this Halloween! We invite all witches, warlocks, and slutty nuns to grab your flashlights and hit the lights as we review Stories to Tell in the Dark: Bible Edition. Happy Halloween, y’all! Yass, Jesus! is hosted by Danny Franzese and Azariah Southworth. Our producer is Ross Murray. Sound, music, and post production by Chris Heckman. Special thanks to Sophi...

LGBTQIA+ rights are impacted by politics on a daily basis. How you vote should never be something dictated by anyone other than YOU and what aligns with YOUR beliefs over the life you feel you deserve. In advance of the 2020 election, we discuss how politics can align with your queer Christian beliefs, and talk about how important it is to have your voice heard through your vote. Yass, Jesus! is h...

It’s National Coming Out Day! We’re celebrating being out and proud by discussing what it means to come out as LGBTQIA+ and exploring the Bible’s own coming out story. Join us and learn about Esther, the Coming Out Queen! Yass, Jesus! is hosted by Danny Franzese and Azariah Southworth. Our producer is Ross Murray. Sound, music, and post production by Chris Heckman. Special thanks to Sophie Serrano...

It can be so hard to find the right words to say to your loved ones when coming out. While you focus on speaking your truth, we’ve put this segment together for you to play to your loved ones when you come out. We talk about how your sexuality doesn’t conflict with Christian beliefs and reaffirm the ways those around you can support you in this pivotal moment of your life.

YOU are fearfully and wonderfully made. For queer people, who have been told we are a corruption of God’s creation, Psalm 139 is a reminder that we are not a mistake; we are a beautiful part of God’s design. We use this Baked episode to bask line by line in the affirmation that is found within Psalm 139. Yass, Jesus! is hosted by Danny Franzese and Azariah Southworth. Our producer is Ross Murray....

God loves every single body - so why don’t we? Don’t let body standards set by anyone other than God impact how you love your body; it’s your temple and deserves worship! We explore how to turn body expectations into body exaltation, and commit to loving our bodies as God does. Yass, Jesus! is hosted by Danny Franzese and Azariah Southworth. Our producer is Ross Murray. Sound, music, and post prod...

For a long time, the Church has used the threat of heaven and hell to control people’s behavior. But God, in infinite love for us, has poured out grace upon us. Grace lets us throw off the shackles that tell us being queer keeps us from God’s love. We can be as queer and as loving as we can be! Yass, Jesus! is hosted by Danny Franzese and Azariah Southworth. Our producer is Ross Murray. Sound, mus...

Most of us know the story of Jonah and the belly of the whale, but we dig into the deeper story of how he questioned his call from God. Where did all that petty pouting get him? Join us and find out more about this (slightly fishy) bible story. Yass, Jesus! is hosted by Danny Franzese and Azariah Southworth. Our producer is Ross Murray. Sound, music, and post production by Chris Heckman. Special t...

Tithing originated as giving 10% of one’s wealth, but it doesn’t have to be money-based! Pledge a portion of any of the blessings God has given to you; there’s power in giving time and energy. This week we talk about finding ways to give back to your community by sharing your blessings from God. Yass, Jesus! is hosted by Danny Franzese and Azariah Southworth. Our producer is Ross Murray. Sound, mu...

This week we discuss rainbows - the promise of God and an icon of the LGBTQIA+ community. We also talk about stories that propagate biases and learn how to recognize and challenge them with a deep dive into the story of Noah and Ham. Yass, Jesus! is hosted by Danny Franzese and Azariah Southworth. Our producer is Ross Murray. Sound, music, and post production by Chris Heckman. Special thanks to So...