Yass, Jesus!
71 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 66 ratingsYass, Jesus! explores what it means to be a Christ-loving member of the LGBTQIA+ community in these divided times. Actor Daniel Franzese (Mean Girls, Looking) and former televangelist Azariah Southworth host this funny, inclusive, sex-positive show designed to playfully mimic a traditional Christian Sunday church service. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/yassjesus/support
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Episode 215: Won't Anyone Think of the Children?!?
April 25, 2021 07:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBWhat impact would it have had for you to find a pastor or youth minister who was open, accepting, and helped you grow up as an out and proud LGBTQIA+ youth? Would your life path have been different if you could have been open in church about your sexual orientation? So many don’t have this safe space. Today we sit down with our Freakin’ Deacon Ross Murray to talk about Youth Ministry and his new book Made, Known, Loved: Developing LGBTQ-Inclusive Youth Ministry. Yass, Jesus! is hosted by D...
Episode 214: The Baked Bible
April 18, 2021 07:00 - 23 minutes - 22 MBGod created the land and every vegetation on it and called it good. Today we talk about places in the Bible that talk about God’s gift of a good Seed, or Grass, or Plant, or Oil… and that sticky icky celebrated in Cannabis Churches. Happy 420, 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 Sophie Serrano, Meredith Paulley, and Sam Isfan. Yass, Jesus! is brought to you...
Episode 213: Tamar's a Bad B*tch
April 11, 2021 07:00 - 32 minutes - 30.4 MBSo many Bible stories are about men, and those about women usually don’t call them by name. When you read about a woman by name in the Bible, you KNOW she’s a bad-ass b*tch! Today we dive into another Baked Bible Story and talk all about Tamar, the two-time daughter-in-law of Judah, who brings the receipts! 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, Meredi...
Episode 212: Jesus is Risen!
April 04, 2021 07:00 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBWe launched Yass, Jesus! on Easter Sunday exactly one year ago! Why? Because Easter is the main event for Christians; Jesus rising again after death is why he is considered holy and one with God the Creator. Join us for this discussion about the significance of the Easter holiday. 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. ...
Episode 211: King James Was a Homo
March 28, 2021 07:00 - 40 minutes - 37.8 MBWe’ve spent previous episodes talking about the importance of translations in the Bible, and today we look at how translations play a role in the story of King James, who we think was pretty queer, who kept his own lovers, but also prosecuted LGBTQ+ people and sponsored a version of the bible that has been used against the LGBTQ+ community for a long, long time. What a wild guy! Yass, Jesus! is hosted by Danny Franzese and Azariah Southworth. Our producer is Ross Murray. Sound, music, and p...
Episode 210: PK Means "Preacher's Kid" with Special Guest Semler
March 21, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBToday we look at the different types of Preacher’s Kids with one of our fave PK’s Semler! Join us while we talk about the perfect model-child PK’s vs. the wild child PK’s who grew up with all the rules only to break them! 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 execs are ...
Episode 209: Name Changes in the Bible
March 14, 2021 06:00 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBNames are personal and powerful. They wrap up your identity into a single word (or a selected few.) The Bible has some pretty wild naming stories; join us while we discover what’s in a name. 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 execs are Ryann Lauckner, Steve Michaels,...
Episode 208: Penises Everywhere
March 07, 2021 06:00 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBGod made penises and God loves everything He makes, so it goes to reason that God loves penises! (What’s not to love?) We take a long, hard look at stories in the bible that discuss penises – often dripping in euphemism. 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 execs are R...
Episode 207: Finding Hope in a Hopeless Time
February 28, 2021 06:00 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBHope is recognizing that sometimes there is more beyond what we can see. Join us as we discover how to find hope during hopeless moments. 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 execs are Ryann Lauckner, Steve Michaels, and Jessica Bustillos. Get to know us better: Dani...
Episode 206: Jesus Didn't Stay A Baby
February 21, 2021 06:00 - 30 minutes - 28.5 MBThere’s plenty of detail surrounding Jesus’ birth in the bible, as well as his life as an adult - but what about all those years in between? There are no stories between Jesus being twelve and then showing up to start his ministry as a man, but we want the dish on all those angsty teenage years! We’re imagining what growing up would have been like for Jesus. Yass, Jesus! is hosted by Danny Franzese and Azariah Southworth. Our producer is Ross Murray. Sound, music, and post production by Chr...
Episode 205: The Bible's Gay Soldier Boy
February 14, 2021 06:00 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBWho doesn’t love a man in uniform?! For this Baked Bible Story, we cover the tale of the Roman Centurion as told in Matthew and Luke. 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 execs are Ryann Lauckner, Steve Michaels, and Jessica Bustillos. Get to know us better: Daniel F...
Episode 204: Biblical Fashion
February 07, 2021 06:00 - 31 minutes - 29.5 MBIt’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 execs are Ryann Lauckner, Steve Michaels, and Jessica Bustillos. Get to know us better: Danie...
Episode 203: We Gotta Talk About Satan
January 31, 2021 08:00 - 30 minutes - 28.6 MBDid 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 Paulley, and Sam Isfan. Yass, Jesus! is brought to you by Audity. Audity execs are Ryann Lauckner, ...
Episode 202: Queers Can Prevent Cringy Ministry!
January 24, 2021 08:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MB“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 thanks to Sophie Serrano, Meredith Paulley, and Sam Isfan. Yass, Jesus! is brought to you by Audi...
Episode 201: Gayest Moments in the Bible
January 17, 2021 08:00 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBWe’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 Sophie Serrano, Meredith Paulley, and Sam Isfan. Yass, Jesus! is brought to you by Audity. Audity ...
Episode 142: Best of Season One Recap!
January 10, 2021 08:00 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBA 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 hosted by Danny Franzese and Azariah Southworth. Our producer is Ross Murray. Sound, music, and...
Episode 141: Dating In the Queer Christian Crowd
January 03, 2021 08:00 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBIn 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 production by Chris Heckman. Special thanks to Sophie Serrano, Meredith Paulley, and Sam Isfan...
Episode 140: New Year, Who 'Dis?
December 27, 2020 08:00 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBResolutions 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 thanks to Sophie Serrano, Meredith Paulley, and Sam Isfan. Yass, Jesus! is brought to you by Audit...
Episode 139: The Queerest Christmas Pageant Ever!
December 20, 2020 08:00 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBRemember 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 Serrano, Meredith Paulley, and Sam Isfan. Yass, Jesus! is brought to you by Audity. Audity exe...
Episode 138: Queer Space is Sacred Space
December 13, 2020 08:00 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBWe’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 is Ross Murray. Sound, music, and post production by Chris Heckman. Special thanks to Sophie Ser...
Episode 137: Jesus, Mary, Martha, and Lazarus!
December 06, 2020 08:00 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBDid 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, and post production by Chris Heckman. Special thanks to Sophie Serrano, Meredith Paulley, and ...
Episode 136: What Does God Think About Greed?
November 29, 2020 08:00 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBWe 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 Southworth. Our producer is Ross Murray. Sound, music, and post production by Chris Heckman. Special tha...
Episode 135: Can You Thank God for a Good Blowjob?
November 22, 2020 08:00 - 29 minutes - 27.8 MBWe’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 Murray. Sound, music, and post production by Chris Heckman. Special thanks to Sophie Serrano, Meredith Paulley...
Episode 134: 1946: The Mistranslation that Shifted a Culture
November 15, 2020 08:00 - 42 minutes - 39.4 MBWhat 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 was introduced, and how 1946 seeks to change the narrative built in that pivotal moment. Yass,...
Episode 133: Addiction and Recovery
November 08, 2020 08:00 - 53 minutes - 49.6 MBThis 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, Jesus! is hosted by Danny Franzese and Azariah Southworth. Our producer is Ross Murray. Sound, mu...
Episode 132: LGBTQIA+ Global Update
November 01, 2020 07:00 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MBAs 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 production by Chris Heckman. Special thanks to Sophie Serrano, Meredith Paulley, and Sam Isfan. Yas...
Episode 131: Jesus the OG Zombie
October 25, 2020 07:00 - 38 minutes - 35.8 MBGod 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 Sophie Serrano, Meredith Paulley, and Sam Isfan. Yass, Jesus! is brought to you by Audity. Audity e...
Episode 130: Queer Politics
October 18, 2020 07:00 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBLGBTQIA+ 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 hosted by Danny Franzese and Azariah Southworth. Our producer is Ross Murray. Sound, music, and ...
Episode 129 BONUS: Play This for Your Parents When You're Ready to Come Out
October 11, 2020 07:00 - 11 minutes - 26.7 MBIt 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. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yassjesus/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/yassjesus/su...
Episode 129: Esther, the Coming Out Queen
October 11, 2020 07:00 - 41 minutes - 38 MBIt’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, Meredith Paulley, and Sam Isfan. Yass, Jesus! is brought to you by Audity. Audity execs are ...
Episode 128: Psalm 139
October 04, 2020 07:00 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBYOU 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. Sound, music, and post production by Chris Heckman. Special thanks to Sophie Serrano, Meredith ...
Episode 127: Your Body Is a Queer Temple
September 27, 2020 07:00 - 26 minutes - 24.8 MBGod 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 production by Chris Heckman. Special thanks to Sophie Serrano, Meredith Paulley, and Sam Isfan. Ya...
Episode 126: Grace
September 20, 2020 07:00 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBFor 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, music, and post production by Chris Heckman. Special thanks to Sophie Serrano, Meredith Paulley, a...
Episode 125: Slut Shaming
September 13, 2020 07:00 - 45 minutes - 42.6 MBMary Magdalene wasn’t the hussy she’s made out to be - and even if she was, GET IT GURL! When did she first get such a sordid reputation and how? We explore how male fragility may have played a part in shaming this woman out of a more accurate title: APOSTLE. 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 broug...
Episode: Jonah, The Petty Prophet
September 06, 2020 07:00 - 46 minutes - 43.3 MBMost 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 thanks to Sophie Serrano, Meredith Paulley, and Sam Isfan. Yass, Jesus! is brought to you by Au...
Episode 123: Tithing
August 30, 2020 07:00 - 37 minutes - 35 MBTithing 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, music, and post production by Chris Heckman. Special thanks to Sophie Serrano, Meredith Paulley, ...
Episode 122: Noah & Ham
August 23, 2020 07:00 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBThis 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 Sophie Serrano, Meredith Paulley, and Sam Isfan. Yass, Jesus! is brought to you by Audity. Audit...
Episode 121: #DoBetterYoungLife
August 16, 2020 07:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBThis 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 Thomas was actively involved in the Young Life organization throughout his youth, climbing the ranks...
Episode 120: Does God Have a Sense of Humor?
August 13, 2020 20:14 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBThis 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 by Danny Franzese and Azariah Southworth. Our producer is Ross Murray. Sound, music...
Episode 119: Ruth & Naomi - A Baked Bible Story
August 02, 2020 07:00 - 55 minutes - 51.3 MBRuth & 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. Sound, music, and post production by Chris Heckman. Special thanks to Sophie Serrano, Meredith Pau...
Episode 118: Affirming Churches
July 26, 2020 07:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBDon’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 Isfan. Yass, Jesus! is brought to you by Audity. Audity execs are Ryann Lauckner, Steve Micha...
Episode 117: Spilling Tea on Casting Stones
July 19, 2020 07:00 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBThe 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. regardless of who they are, what they profess, or what they actually believe. Kevin’s the auth...
Episode 116: Genderqueer Joseph & the Technicolor Dream... Garment
July 12, 2020 07:00 - 47 minutes - 44.2 MBGenderqueer 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 to share it. Westview Church Instagram ____________________________ Yass, Jesus! is hosted ...
Episode 115: Queer Saints
July 05, 2020 07:00 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBOn 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, Meredith Paulley, and Sam Isfan. Yass, Jesus! is brought to you by Audity. Audity execs are R...
Episode 114: Sodom & Gomorrah
June 28, 2020 16:09 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBOne 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 thanks to Sophie Serrano, Meredith Paulley, and Sam Isfan. Yass, Jesus! is brought to you by Audity. A...
Episode 113: Who's Your Daddy?
June 21, 2020 07:00 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBSome 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.) ____________________________ Yass, Jesus! is hosted by Danny Franzese and Azariah Southworth. Our produce...
Episode 112: David and Jonathan, Two Very "Special Friends"
June 14, 2020 07:00 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBMost 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 Southworth. Our producer is Ross Murray. Sound, music, and post production by Chris Heckman. S...
Episode 111: The Podcast of the Sacred Inclusion
June 07, 2020 07:00 - 47 minutes - 44.2 MBThis 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 2018. It’s a great conversation between Bishop Yvette Flunder and Angelo John Lewis. Please stick...
Episode 110: Jesus was Poly AF with Brian G. Murphy
May 31, 2020 07:00 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBWe 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 past seven years has been engaged in faith-based activism and social justice work. He particip...
Episode 10: Jesus was Poly AF with Brian G. Murphy
May 31, 2020 07:00 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBWe 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 past seven years has been engaged in faith-based activism and social justice work. He partici...