Queer Theology
549 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago - ★★★★ - 182 ratingsThe longest running podcast for and by LGBTQ Christians and other queer people of faith and spiritual seeker. Hosted by Fr. Shannon TL Kearns, a transgender Christian priest and Brian G. Murphy, a bisexual polyamorous Jew. and now in its 10th year, the Queer Theology Podcast shares deep insights and practical tools for building a thriving spiritual life on your own terms. Explore the archives for a queer perspective on hundreds of Bible passages as well as dozens of interviews with respected LGBTQ leaders (and a few cis, straight folks too). Join tens of thousands of listeners from around the world for the Bible, every week, queered.
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What the F*#k Do You Do with Money? Luke 16:1-13
September 13, 2016 12:59 - 1 ByteIn Luke 16, Jesus tells a parable about a dishonest account who ends up being praised by the master he swindled. We get some seemingly contradictory messages. What's up with that? The post What the F*#k Do You Do with Money? Luke 16:1-13 appeared first on Queer Theology.
Changing God’s Mind – Exodus 32:7-14
September 08, 2016 02:37 - 1 ByteSometimes what you think about God reveals something about what you think about yourself or the world around you. In this passage, a petulant God plans to rage destruction upon the Hebrew people but Moses gets God to change God’s mind. Huh? What might we learn about God—and ourselves—from that. Dive in with Brian and Fr. Shay and let’s unpack it […] The post Changing God’s Mind – Exodus 32:7-14 appeared first on Queer Theology.
You are not ruined – Jeremiah 18:1-11 & Philemon 1-21
September 04, 2016 22:26 - 1 ByteFor Brian’s last episode alone while Shay comes back from his speaking travels abroad, we dive way in and take a look at two passages (Jeremiah 18:1-11 & Philemon 1-21) PLUS closing out the episode with the Collect for Sunday. Read the transcript (PDF) Show Notes Leave a review for the Queer Lectionary podcast on iTunes. It really […] The post You are not ruined – Jeremiah 18:1-11 & Philemon 1-21 appeared first on Queer Theology.
Psalm 68:4-7,10-11 – God’s Recurring Priorities
August 23, 2016 17:01 - 1 ByteSometimes Fr. Shay and I feel like we’re a bit of a broken record. I mean, how many times can we possibly talk about justice? Today’s lectionary text reminded Brian that we talk about many of the same themes and issues at Queer Theology because those issues come up OVER AND OVER AGAIN in the Bible. In this episode, […] The post Psalm 68:4-7,10-11 – God’s Recurring Priorities appeared first on Queer Theology.
How do you justify Romans? LGBT Clobber Passage
August 17, 2016 03:47 - 1 ByteWe got an email recently asking how to understand Romans 1 and whether that passage means that it’s not ok to LGBTQ and Christian. They wrote, This for me is the hardest passage to wrap my head around. I understand with the other passages there are translation issues and so on but Romans seems pretty […] The post How do you justify Romans? LGBT Clobber Passage appeared first on Queer Theology.
Love & Freedom – Galatians 5:1,13-18
June 26, 2016 16:02 - 1 ByteThis passages seems full of contradictions: freedom in Christ but also controlling your desires. What does it mean to experience freedom in Christ and how might your desires lead you toward God’s will? Photo Credit by jeronimoooooooo The post Love & Freedom – Galatians 5:1,13-18 appeared first on Queer Theology.
“Go Off Script” – on the Orlando Massacre at Pulse Nightclub
June 15, 2016 19:19 - 1 ByteTwo days after the massacre in Orlando at Pulse Nightclub, we’re still reeling as a community and looking to find ways to move forward in unity and toward justice. This is what is on our hearts. We’d love to hear from you. Suicide Prevention Lifeline – 800.273.8255 Trevor Project – 866.488.7386 Trans Lifeline – 877.565.8860 […] The post “Go Off Script” – on the Orlando Massacre at Pulse Nightclub appeared first on Queer Theology.
How to go from oppressor to ally – Galatians 1:11-24
June 01, 2016 12:52 - 1 ByteIn this passage, Paul boasts about his former life as an oppressor (and murderer) of Christians before becoming one himself—and a leader at that. What’s required of a person who has harmed a community? How do you go from being an oppressor to an ally or a leader? Dig in to those juicy questions with […] The post How to go from oppressor to ally – Galatians 1:11-24 appeared first on Queer Theology.
Is this from God? Galatians 1:1-12
May 24, 2016 22:53 - 1 ByteLooking looking particularly at verses 6 – 10, Brian & Fr. Shay seek to figure out what’s REALLY from God and how to know what the true “Gospel” is. And, of course, what that means for queer and trans people. Show Notes Galatians 1:1-12 Paul, an apostle—sent not from men nor by a man, but […] The post Is this from God? Galatians 1:1-12 appeared first on Queer Theology.
Queer Virtue: An interview with Rev Liz Edman
May 17, 2016 14:40 - 1 ByteIn this special episode of the Queer Theology podcast, we talk with the Rev Liz Edman, a lesbian priest and author of the new book Queer Virtue: What LGBTQ People Know About Life and Love and How It Can Revitalize Christianity. Buy Queer Virtue Amazon | inSpirit | Indie Bound The post Queer Virtue: An interview with Rev Liz Edman appeared first on Queer Theology.
What we learned from 3 years of queering the Bible
May 03, 2016 23:57 - 1 ByteFor the past three years, we’ve given an queer perspective on the Bible. So what did we learn from this weekly LGBTQ Bible study? Why is queering scripture important? And how can you be part of that? Take a listen to this week’s episode! The post What we learned from 3 years of queering the Bible appeared first on Queer Theology.
Obey God – Acts 5:27-41
April 05, 2016 21:17 - 1 ByteSometimes the rules are unjust and need to be broken. Queer people know that well. In this week’s episode, Fr. Shay and Brian explore the queer activist connections to this passage from Acts 5. Read Acts 5:27 – 41 The post Obey God – Acts 5:27-41 appeared first on Queer Theology.
Doubting Thomas – John 20:19-31
March 29, 2016 11:14 - 1 ByteIs there a place for doubt in the life of faith? The story of Doubting Thomas was a catalyst for Fr. Shay to find his queer self in Scripture. In this episode, we dig into Thomas’s doubt, coming into LGBT identities, and how to write ourselves into scripture. The post Doubting Thomas – John 20:19-31 appeared first on Queer Theology.
Are you a new creation? – 1 Corinthians 5:17-21
March 01, 2016 12:23 - 1 ByteOn Ash Wednesday, we proclaim “remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return” but in this passage, we are told that we’re part of a new creation. How do we live in the tension of mortality and resurrection? Photo by MichaelTapp The post Are you a new creation? – 1 Corinthians 5:17-21 appeared first on Queer Theology.
What’s your burning bush? Exodus 3:1-8
February 23, 2016 12:37 - 1 ByteIn this passage, Moses is confronted with the voice of God coming from a burning bush. Did that REALLY happen, what might God be telling you, and how can you share that story with others? Read the transcript (PDF) Photo by thintruman The post What’s your burning bush? Exodus 3:1-8 appeared first on Queer Theology.
Sassy Jesus Gets Sh*t Done – Luke 13:31-35
February 16, 2016 12:43 - 1 ByteIn this passage, Jesus gets a bit sassy as he insists on pressing forward with work despite death threats. Brian and Fr. Shay explore the queer implications. Photo by thetimeisnow2 The post Sassy Jesus Gets Sh*t Done – Luke 13:31-35 appeared first on Queer Theology.
Piety or Politics? – Romans 10:8-13 & Luke 4:1-13
February 09, 2016 12:35 - 1 ByteIn this week, we look at Jesus’s temptation in the desert and Paul’s writing in Romans about calling Jesus Lord to be saved. Is it about personal declarations of piety? Or is there something political going on there? Photo by sfkjr The post Piety or Politics? – Romans 10:8-13 & Luke 4:1-13 appeared first on Queer Theology.
Prophetic Stories – Isaiah 6:1-18
February 06, 2016 23:33 - 1 ByteIsaiah tells the fantastical story of God asking whom God should send. There are angels and wings and flying and smoke and earthquakes! How might stories change YOUR world? That’s what we look at in this week’s queer lectionary podcast. Photo by schmollmolch The post Prophetic Stories – Isaiah 6:1-18 appeared first on Queer Theology.
Gifts for the Common Good – 1 Corinthians 12:4-11
January 12, 2016 12:34 - 1 ByteIn this week’s podcast Brian and Fr. Shay talk about different types of gifts and how those gifting play out in community. What do different gifting teach us? How can this passage be applied to our relationships as well? Find out on this week’s episode! Photo by foghornleg90 The post Gifts for the Common Good – 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 appeared first on Queer Theology.
Different Types of Activism – Isaiah 42:1-9
January 05, 2016 12:46 - 1 ByteIn this week’s podcast Brian and Fr. Shay talk about different types of activism and which ones are acceptable/most useful. What does this passage say about how we should interact with the world? All that and more on this week’s podcast. Read the transcript (PDF) Photo by snakegirl productions The post Different Types of Activism – Isaiah 42:1-9 appeared first on Queer Theology.
The Light In Us: John 1:1-18
December 29, 2015 22:27 - 1 ByteHappy New Year from the Queer Theology guys! In this week’s podcast we take a look at a poetic passage from the Gospel of John. What does this passage say to queer and transgender folks? How might it be a comfort and an encouragement to us? Check out Brian and Fr. Shay’s responses in the […] The post The Light In Us: John 1:1-18 appeared first on Queer Theology.
Submit to What?? Colossians 3:12-21
December 22, 2015 22:19 - 1 ByteIn this week’s podcast Brian and Fr. Shay take on one super problematic passage. What do we do with a passage like this? How might we be able to read it differently? Queerly? Find out in this week’s episode! Are you dealing with family or friends who aren’t affirming or don’t respect your LGBTQ identity? Get our […] The post Submit to What?? Colossians 3:12-21 appeared first on Queer Theology.
Self-Care and the Holidays
December 15, 2015 21:22 - 1 ByteIn this week’s podcast Brian and Fr. Shay talk about how they’ve navigated difficult family situations and what self-care practices they find to be most helpful. They tackle tricky conversations with parents, navigating boundaries, and reveal a new resource from Queer Theology that just released. Learn more about An LGBTQ Christian Guide to Self-Care and […] The post Self-Care and the Holidays appeared first on Queer Theology.
The Body of Christ Has AIDS
December 01, 2015 12:45 - 1 ByteBrian and Fr. Shay talk about World AIDS Day. What are the implications for the church? What can we learn from people with HIV? All of this and more on this podcast. We made a shareable graphic for social media and a cover photo for Facebook. Click each image to get the full-size (or right-click and […] The post The Body of Christ Has AIDS appeared first on Queer Theology.
Queer Theology Synchroblog 2015 Announcement
November 11, 2015 13:22 - 1 ByteIn this week’s podcast we announce our annual Queer Theology Synchroblog theme and how you can participate! This is one of the most popular things we do each year and each year it gets bigger and better! This year our theme is Sex and Bodies. Write an essay, share a story, make a video, or […] The post Queer Theology Synchroblog 2015 Announcement appeared first on Queer Theology.
What Kind of God? Psalm 146:7-10
November 04, 2015 01:38 - 1 ByteThis week’s passage is all about justice. But what does this Psalm teach us about our images of God? What do we learn about the character of God? Find out by tuning in to this week’s podcast! Read the transcript (PDF) Photo by dying regime The post What Kind of God? Psalm 146:7-10 appeared first on Queer Theology.
A New Heaven and A New Earth: Revelation 21:1-6
October 28, 2015 23:40 - 1 ByteOn this All Saint’s Day, Brian and Fr. Shay tackle an oft quoted passage from the book of Revelation. How do we make sense of this passage? How do we understand the afterlife? All that and more on this week’s podcast. Photo by Stuck in Customs The post A New Heaven and A New Earth: Revelation 21:1-6 appeared first on Queer Theology.
Your Faith Has Made You Well: Mark 10:46-52
October 25, 2015 14:55 - 1 ByteIn this week’s lectionary podcast Brian and Fr. Shay talk about one of the healing narratives in Mark. What does the healing of a blind man have to do with queer and trans liberation? What can the reaction of the crowd teach us about what it means to be in solidarity? All this and more […] The post Your Faith Has Made You Well: Mark 10:46-52 appeared first on Queer Theology.
The Nones Are All Right: an interview with Kaya Oakes
October 19, 2015 20:19 - 1 ByteIn this week’s podcast we interview Kaya Oakes, author of the new book “The Nones Are All Right”. We talk about what it means to be religious, how we build community, and more. Check out this week’s special podcast. The post The Nones Are All Right: an interview with Kaya Oakes appeared first on Queer Theology.
Make the Work of Our Hands Last: Psalm 90:12-17
October 06, 2015 19:22 - 1 ByteIn this week’s podcast Brian and Fr. Shay talk about the power of morning prayer and meditation. What does this Psalm teach us about beginning our day? How can we set good intentions for our lives? Listen in! Read the transcript (PDF) Photo by Nithi clicks The post Make the Work of Our Hands Last: Psalm 90:12-17 appeared first on Queer Theology.
Welcome the Children: Mark 10:2-16
September 29, 2015 19:22 - 1 ByteWhat does it mean to be childlike? What can we learn from children in our worship spaces? Brian and Fr. Shay talk about the meaning of children in this week’s podcast. Photo by Tom Maisey The post Welcome the Children: Mark 10:2-16 appeared first on Queer Theology.
Weep and Moan: James 5:1-6
September 22, 2015 15:33 - 1 ByteTalk about a mic drop! The author of James lays it all out in this week’s lectionary text. How does this text speak to queer and trans people? What do we do with texts that are at once comforting and challenging? We struggling through this passage together. Photo by Adib Roy The post Weep and Moan: James 5:1-6 appeared first on Queer Theology.
A Place for Anger: Psalm 54
September 15, 2015 19:52 - 1 ByteIn this week’s podcast Brian and Fr. Shay talk about one of the “angry Psalms”. Can there be a space for anger in faith? What is the place for anger/rage? How does this Psalm speak to queer/trans people? All that and more in this week’s podcast! Read the transcript (PDF) Psalm 54 For the music […] The post A Place for Anger: Psalm 54 appeared first on Queer Theology.
Faith Without Works Is Dead: James 2:14-18
September 09, 2015 22:03 - 1 ByteThis passage from James takes on the idea that you can believe things without living them out. What good are intentions if actions don’t back them up? What does it mean to really live out your faith in the world? How is this passage both comforting and challenging at the same time? All this and […] The post Faith Without Works Is Dead: James 2:14-18 appeared first on Queer Theology.
Who Do You Favor? // James 2:1-5
September 01, 2015 19:22 - 1 ByteThis week’s lectionary passage sounds like it could have been written yesterday. With problems of favoritism still popping up in our churches and political movements, how do we move forward? In this week’s podcast Brian and Fr. Shay talk about respectability, favoritism, and more. Photo by Beth The post Who Do You Favor? // James 2:1-5 appeared first on Queer Theology.
Does Queer Sex Make You Unclean? – Mark 7:1-8,14-15, 21-23
August 26, 2015 18:51 - 1 ByteWhat makes someone unclean? How does this passage about food relate to queer sex? Brian and Fr. Shay talk about being clean and what makes something clean or unclean. The post Does Queer Sex Make You Unclean? – Mark 7:1-8,14-15, 21-23 appeared first on Queer Theology.
Does this offend you? – John 6:60-69
August 18, 2015 16:15 - 1 ByteJesus gets a little snarky in this week’s Gospel reading and Brian and Fr. Shay respond. What happens when Jesus makes demands of the people following him? What does that have to do with us today? In this podcast we talk about solidarity, living on the margins, and more. The post Does this offend you? – John 6:60-69 appeared first on Queer Theology.
Wisdom is a Woman – Proverbs 9:1-6
August 11, 2015 11:18 - 1 ByteWhy does it matter that Wisdom is personified as a woman? What can we learn from this passage? Who have been the people who have spoken wisdom into your life? Brian and Fr. Shay talk about all of this and more. Photo by MjZ Photography The post Wisdom is a Woman – Proverbs 9:1-6 appeared first on Queer Theology.
It’s Okay to Not be Okay – 1 Kings 19:4-8
August 04, 2015 11:33 - 1 ByteIn this week’s passage Brian and Fr. Shay talk about admitting that you’re not okay and what it means to take care of yourself. What does self care look like? What are the messages we’ve been taught in our churches about mental health and depression? All that and more in this week’s podcast. Read the […] The post It’s Okay to Not be Okay – 1 Kings 19:4-8 appeared first on Queer Theology.
Use Your Gifts – Ephesians 4:1-16
July 28, 2015 07:30 - 1 ByteWhat have you been taught about the things you like to do? About the ways to stand up for justice? Have you been discouraged or feeling like you have to be someone you are not? Then this is the podcast for you. Brian and Fr. Shay talk about using your gifts and doing what you […] The post Use Your Gifts – Ephesians 4:1-16 appeared first on Queer Theology.
Queering Theology
July 23, 2015 16:18 - 1 ByteWhy did we choose to focus on the lectionary for the podcast? What does it mean to queer the lectionary? How does the work of queering texts impact our daily lives? In this week’s podcast we take a meta look at why. The post Queering Theology appeared first on Queer Theology.
With His Body – Ephesians 2:11-22
July 14, 2015 19:12 - 1 ByteIn this week’s podcast Brian and Fr. Shay talk about the resonance of the phrase “with his body he broke down the barrier of the hatred that divided us.” Why does this phrase have so much meaning? What does it mean to break down the barriers with our bodies? Listen in now! Read the transcript […] The post With His Body – Ephesians 2:11-22 appeared first on Queer Theology.
I Am Not A Prophet – Amos 7:12-15
July 08, 2015 20:57 - 1 ByteThis week Brian and Fr. Shay tackle a short (and rather random) passage from the book of Amos. What does Amos’s response to being called a prophet have to teach us today? What does it mean to be a prophet in our own communities? All this and more on this week’s podcast. Read the transcript […] The post I Am Not A Prophet – Amos 7:12-15 appeared first on Queer Theology.
Shake It Off, Shake It Off – Mark 6:1-13
June 30, 2015 21:53 - 1 ByteIn this week’s lectionary text, Jesus gives his followers explicit instructions on what to do if they are not welcome in a place. What might the LGBTQ community learn from those instructions? Brian and Fr. Shay talk about welcome, inclusion, being unwanted, and more in this podcast. Photo by itchys The post Shake It Off, Shake It Off – Mark 6:1-13 appeared first on Queer Theology.
What Does Healing Look Like? Mark 5:21-43
June 23, 2015 15:35 - 1 ByteThis week the lectionary gives us two stories of healing. What do we do with stories like this? What do they have to say to our modern context? How do they apply to the lives of queer and trans people? Brian and Fr. Shay talk about their reactions to these texts in this week’s podcast. The post What Does Healing Look Like? Mark 5:21-43 appeared first on Queer Theology.
Pride is a virtue
June 16, 2015 15:29 - 1 ByteWhat is the meaning of Pride for queer and trans people? Is there a conflict between Christianity and the celebration of Pride? What about the corporate sponsorship of Pride? In this week’s podcast we’re talking all about Pride! The post Pride is a virtue appeared first on Queer Theology.
Bringing About The Kingdom: Mark 4:26-34
June 10, 2015 23:11 - 5 minutes - 1.91 MBWhat do the parables of Jesus about the Kingdom of God have to do with queer and trans organizing for justice? Brian and Fr. Shay talk about activism, patience, and justice work in this week’s podcast. Read the transcript (PDF) Mark 4:26-34 26 He also said, “This is what the kingdom of God is like. […]
Even When Your Family Doesn’t Get It: Mark 3:20-35
June 02, 2015 21:49 - 1 ByteThis week Brian and Fr. Shay tackle a passage where Jesus struggles with his family. What can we learn from this passage? How does this relate to the struggles of queer and trans people? All this and more on this week’s podcast! Read Mark 3:20-35 The post Even When Your Family Doesn’t Get It: Mark 3:20-35 appeared first on Queer Theology.
God Did Not Give You A Spirit of Fear – Romans 8:14-17
May 27, 2015 00:20 - 1 ByteWhat does it mean for us to be children of God? How do we move past the fear of coming out and of hell and embrace a healthy faith? What could it do for us if we embraced a spirit of courage? Brian and Fr. Shay talk about what it means to be afraid and […] The post God Did Not Give You A Spirit of Fear – Romans 8:14-17 appeared first on Queer Theology.
The Power of Community
May 21, 2015 00:17 - 1 ByteToday the church celebrates Pentecost. What does that have to do with Queer Theology and our growing community? And how might we dive deeper into community? Brian and Fr. Shay talk about all of this and tell you about a new initiative for support and growth. Learn more about Sanctuary Collective The post The Power of Community appeared first on Queer Theology.