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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Episodes
Episode 109: Living Out Loud with the Zakar Twins
May 24, 2020 22:05 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBHeads 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 Gay Away focuses on key issues in today’s society. The memoir chronicles Michael’s and Zach’...
Episode 09: Living Out Loud with the Zakar Twins
May 24, 2020 22:05 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBHeads 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 Gay Away focuses on key issues in today’s society. The memoir chronicles Michael’s and Zach...
Episode 108: Lord Have Mercy with Silky Nutmeg Ganache
May 17, 2020 07:00 - 42 minutes - 96.7 MBMunch-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 the Season 11 contestants of "RuPaul's Drag Race". The life of the party, you always know whe...
Episode 08: Lord Have Mercy with Silky Nutmeg Ganache
May 17, 2020 07:00 - 42 minutes - 96.7 MBMunch-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 the Season 11 contestants of "RuPaul's Drag Race". The life of the party, you always know wh...
Episode 107: Mother's Day with Danny's IRL Italian Mom!
May 10, 2020 07:00 - 36 minutes - 84 MBHeads 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 about coming out to your parents, this episode is for you! About Denise: Instagram Embarrassing ...
Episode o7: Mother's Day with Danny's IRL Italian Mom!
May 10, 2020 07:00 - 36 minutes - 84 MBHeads 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 about coming out to your parents, this episode is for you! About Denise: Instagram Embarrassing...
Episode 106: Call the Freakin' Deacon with Ross Murray!
May 03, 2020 07:00 - 36 minutes - 83.5 MBIn uncertain times, it helps to turn to your spiritual leaders. For us here atYass, 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 education for LGBTQ and allied community members and organizations desiring to deepen their media impact. R...
Episode 06: Call the Freakin' Deacon with Ross Murray!
May 03, 2020 07:00 - 36 minutes - 83.5 MBIn uncertain times, it helps to turn to your spiritual leaders. For us here atYass, 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 education for LGBTQ and allied community members and organizations desiring to deepen their media impact. Ross u...
Episode 06: Call the Freakin' Deacon with Ross Murray!
May 03, 2020 07:00 - 36 minutes - 83.5 MBIn uncertain times, it helps to turn to your spiritual leaders. For us here atYass, 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 education for LGBTQ and allied community members and organizations desiring to deepen their media impact. R...
Episode 105: Safe Sects and Safe Words with Lee Harrington
April 26, 2020 04:59 - 31 minutes - 72 MBHeads 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 6 countries, he brings a combination of playful engagement and thoughtful academic dialogue ...
Episode 05: Safe Sects and Safe Words with Lee Harrington
April 26, 2020 04:59 - 31 minutes - 72 MBHeads 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 6 countries, he brings a combination of playful engagement and thoughtful academic dialogue to a...
Episode 104: Showing Up and Showing Off with Jonathan Bennett
April 18, 2020 23:39 - 29 minutes - 68.6 MBIt'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 Cheaper by the Dozen 2, Van Wilder: Freshman Year, MTV's Awkward, and All My Children, among ot...
Episode 04: Showing Up and Showing Off with Jonathan Bennett
April 18, 2020 23:39 - 29 minutes - 68.6 MBIt'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 Cheaper by the Dozen 2, Van Wilder: Freshman Year, MTV's Awkward, and All My Children, among othe...
Episode 103: Feminist Christian Dispatches from the Apocalypse with Jacob Tobia!
April 12, 2020 04:15 - 41 minutes - 96 MBHeads 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 with Putnam Books at Penguin Random House. Heralded byDeadlineas an unprecedented move toward “...
Episode 03: Feminist Christian Dispatches from the Apocalypse with Jacob Tobia!
April 12, 2020 04:15 - 41 minutes - 96 MBHeads 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 with Putnam Books at Penguin Random House. Heralded byDeadline as an unprecedented move toward “authe...
Episode 03: Feminist Christian Dispatches from the Apocalypse with Jacob Tobia!
April 12, 2020 04:15 - 41 minutes - 96 MBHeads 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 with Putnam Books at Penguin Random House. Heralded byDeadline as an unprecedented move toward...
Episode 102: Serving Up Quarantine Realness with Ginger Minj
April 04, 2020 20:39 - 32 minutes - 75 MBIn 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 brought to you by Audity. Audity execs are Ryann Lauckner, Steve Michaels, and Jessica Bustillos. ...
Episode 02: Serving Up Quarantine Realness with Ginger Minj
April 04, 2020 20:39 - 32 minutes - 75 MBIn our second episode, we catch up with RuPaul's Drag race ICON, Miss Ginger Minj (from a social distance, obviously).
Episode 1: Hiiiiiiiiiiieeeeeeeee, World!
April 02, 2020 23:23 - 54 minutes - 125 MBWelcome 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.
Episode 101: Hiiiiiiiiiiieeeeeeeee, World!
April 02, 2020 23:23 - 54 minutes - 125 MBWelcome 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 cry, you'll wonder exactly how many dildos constitute as a "bag full." ______________________...
Episode 1: Hiiiiiiiiiiieeeeeeeee, World!
April 02, 2020 23:23 - 54 minutes - 125 MBWelcome 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.