Yass, Jesus!

This week we get a little bit Mafia Jesus on one of the largest Christian youth organizations in America, discussing again how vital it is to create affirming spaces for LGBT+ in the Christian community. Kent Thomas joins us to discuss #DoBetterYoungLife and the movement he started to encourage Young Life and other religious organizations like them to change their exclusionary policies. Kent Thoma...

This week is all funny business, where we explore bible humor on the set of Apostle Paul’s Bible Space, and Danny reminisces about laughing at/with god as a young boy. We’d like to thank this week's contributors, and encourage you to check them out! Anna Dawahare Instagram Facebook Christian Cintron Twitter Instagram David Burdge Twitter Facebook ____________________________ Yass, Jesus! is hosted...

Ruth & Naomi weren’t a lesbian couple, but they were two outsiders who can teach us what love and commitment looks like! Their relationship closely mirrors the strength and support found within the lesbian community, and we dive into it with our monthly Baked Bible Story. ____________________________ Yass, Jesus! is hosted by Danny Franzese and Azariah Southworth. Our producer is Ross Murray....

Don’t settle for “good enough,” find a church that feeds your soul AND affirms the LGBTQIA+ community. This week, we talk about how to find an affirming fellowship. ____________________________ 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...

The Zakar Twins are back to help us feel our love even when others are throwing hate. Also, this week we pray with Kevin Garcia, a digital pastor, creative mystic, public theologian and intuitive soul coach based in Atlanta, GA. After coming out in the fall of 2015 as a queer Christian, Kevin has reached thousands of individuals across the globe with messages of God’s unending love for all people....

Genderqueer Joseph and his iconic coat help us explore how it feels to be ostracized for being our true selves - colorful, FABULOUS, and authentic. Dive into Joseph’s story with us and see how it relates to being non-binary today. This week’s prayer comes from Rev. Nicole Garcia, a religious, social and political activist. In other words, a transgender Latina with an opinion, and she’s not afraid...

On this episode, Lazaro Mancilla walks us through iconic Queer Saints, and we all decide to join the House of Assisi. Yass, Mother! Learn more about Lazaro at: Centered Space LA Instagram ____________________________ 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, Mer...

One of the stories used against the LGBTQIA+ community is waaaaay more f*ked up than you may realize.  This week, we’re dissecting the story of Sodom and Gommorah and showing you where to look for the truth! ____________________________ 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...

Some of us have a father, but we all need a DADDY. Even Jesus had a Daddy (Abba). We’re talking about those saviors/angels who guide and mentor us into our queer-hood; biological fathers who are champions and allies to the LGBTQIA kids of the world; and what it’s like navigating relationships with a father that may be strained. We’re exploring our daddy issues, y’all! (With gratitude.) ___________...

Most things written about David and Jonathan talk about their “friendship” - PUH-LEASE! It's hard to say what their exact relationship was, but the two met in secret after David pissed off Jonathan's father and their love "surpassed the love of a woman." Um, we don't know about you, but that sounds pretty gay to us. ____________________________ Yass, Jesus! is hosted by Danny Franzese and Azariah...

This week, rather than airing a new episode of Yass Jesus, we have decided to use our platform to lift voices from members of the Black Christian community. It’s our duty as allies AND Christians to support our brothers and sisters however can, and for us, that means taking this moment to listen. Our friends at the Podcast of the Sacred Inclusion were kind enough to let us air this episode from 20...

We are delighted to be joined this week by the founder of Queer Theology (and our dear friend), Brian G. Murphy! Brian is one of the most knowledgable humans on the planet and he's here to talk about polyamory, queering the Bible, and LOVE. About Brian Brian G. Murphy is a filmmaker, activist, and entrepreneur. He grew up evangelical Christian in the Maryland suburbs of Washington, DC and for the...

Heads up: Danny's mom makes an appearance in this episode, so there's some (a lot) of bleeped curse words This week, we're joined by the internet's favorite sons, the Zakar Twins! Danny's mom also stops by to check in on our 30 Day Attitude of Gratitude Challenge. About the Zakar Twins Few things are as compelling as a good story, and the Zakar Twins have mastered the art of storytelling, Pray the...

Munch-munch, crunch-crunch. Silky Ganache is here to eat the lunch... and pray! We are so thrilled to have our dear friend, Silky Nutmeg Ganache on the show to talk about mercy, finding your calling, and Azariah's fourth favorite topic: all-men's colleges. About Silky Silky Nutmeg Ganache, also simply known as Silky Ganache, is the stage name of Reginald Steele, a drag queen, performer and one of...

Heads Up: We've got Danny's mom on this episode so there's definitely some swearing. We are SO excited for this week's Mother's Day episode because we've got the ICONIC Italian Mother herself, Denise Poole (AKA Danny's mom) on the show! This week, NoniDeeDee herself joins us and gets real about God, gay, and gratitude. If you're a parent of an LGBTQIA+ kid, or if you're someone who is worried abou...

In uncertain times, it helps to turn to your spiritual leaders. For us here at Yass, Jesus! , that's Ross Murray. Ross has guided us through so much and we hope that you can take some comfort from him, too. About Ross Murray: Ross Murray is the Senior Director of Education & Training at The GLAAD Media Institute , which provides activist, spokesperson, and media engagement training and educati...

Heads up: this week's episode is all about kink, so yeah, we talk about sex. We've got our favorite author, educator, and kinkster, Lee Harrington here to talk about Azariah's favorite subject (no, not 98°, his other favorite subject). About Lee Harrington: Lee Harrington is an internationally known sexuality, relationships, and personal authenticity educator. Having taught in all 50 states and in...

It's a mini Mean Girls reunion, y'all! We've got our dear friend, Jonathan Bennett on the show today and we are SO excited to talk about the two main things we have in common: loving the Lord and being almost too gay to function. About Jonathan Jonathan Bennett is an actor, television host, and food lover. He is best known for his role as Aaron Samuels in Mean Girls , as well as starring roles in...

Heads up: this episode contains some (okay, a lot) of cursing. Happy Easter, y'all, and welcome to another episode of Yass, Jesus: Quarantine Edition! On this week's show, we've got writer, producer, activist, and all-around amazing human, Jacob Tobia (they/them)! About Jacob: Jacob Tobia is an actor, writer, producer, and author of the national bestselling memoir Sissy: A Coming-of-Gender Story w...

In our second episode, we catch up with RuPaul's Drag race ICON, Miss Ginger Minj (from a social distance, obviously). More Ginger Here ! __________________________ 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 brough...

Welcome to Yass, Jesus! We are a faith and sexuality affirming podcast that believes you don't have to choose between gay and God. Join us for our first episode and meet our hosts, Azariah Southworth and Danny Franzese. Jesus loves us and we hope you do, too! In the first episode of Yass, Jesus! we'll get to know a little about our hosts and their journeys as queer Christians. You'll laugh, you'll...