The Queer Christian: Navigating Faith, Church And The Bible podcast

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38. My Daughter Elizabeth Interviewed 21:04

منذ 5 weeks21:04

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The American church is facing an unprecedented shift, with younger generations rapidly dechurching and stepping away from organized religion. In this episode, we dive into the reasons behind this trend with my daughter, a Stanford epidemiologist and biostatistician. Raised in an evangelical megachurch, deeply involved in campus ministry, and now attending an LGBTQ-affirming Presbyterian church, Elizabeth shares some of her experiences and observations. We discuss the key factors driving millennials and Gen Z away from traditional churches, including the treatment of women, queer individuals, and other marginalized groups. Elizabeth shares insights on how church teachings on sexuality, authority, and social justice have influenced her peers' decisions to leave—or stay—in religious communities. From purity culture to the political entanglements of modern Christianity, we explore why so many young people feel disillusioned with faith institutions and what it would take for churches to truly be places of belonging. If you're curious about the intersection of faith, justice, and identity—or wondering what an inclusive church looks like—this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. We cover everything from affirming theology to the broader cultural shifts shaping young people's spiritual lives. Tune in as we unpack what it means to question, evolve, and reclaim faith in a changing world.…

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37. Challenging Relatives 17:52

منذ 10 weeks17:52

17:52

Romans 12 and Google AI on dealing with difficult relatives.

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36. Fear and "Inside Out 2" 31:31

منذ 11 weeks31:31

31:31

This sermon was delivered the Sunday after the 2024 Presidential election. An election that has left many fearful.

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35. Psalm 94 3:48

منذ 16 weeks3:48

3:48

Today we sit in our grief, tomorrow we sit in our anger, and then after that we accept that empire will never save us and we mobilize to create more just and safer communities and political systems

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34. Abortion in the Bible: A Pro-Choice AI Analysis 11:55

منذ 20 weeks11:55

11:55

Struggling to decide on an abortion? Bad news from an amnio or genetic screening? Still feeling guilt from a previous abortion? Reluctant to vote for a pro-choice candidate? This short podcast could change your life. This podcast was created using these AI tools: NotebookLM, Copilot, Descript and ChatGPT.…

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33. Am I Going to Hell? Romans 1 Analyzed by AI 21:40

منذ 22 weeks21:40

21:40

“I’m afraid I’m going to hell because I’m not attracted to men. Please give me an unbiased interpretation of Romans 1.” We received this question from a young woman, M.V. This podcast was created by one of Google’s newest AI engines, NotebookLM. (https://notebookLM.google.com) We gave NotebookLM M.V.’s question and these six quotes: 1. Justin Lee, from the book: “Torn: Rescuing the Gospel from the Gays-vs.-Christians Debate”: “Paul’s writings in Romans 1 are about people who turned away from God and engaged in lustful, excessive behaviors. This is different from a loving, committed same-sex relationship.” 2. Janet Edmonds who I have quoted frequently in this series, says in part: “The behavior Paul (…author of the book of Romans…) was addressing here is explicitly associated with idol worship (probably temple prostitution…’ “In the surrounding culture it was common for men of a higher status to take sexual advantage of male slaves or male prostitutes…” “The laws at the time in Rome allowed a master to demand sexual services from any slave, male or female” “Paul was not talking about homosexuality and didn’t have in mind specifically prohibiting consensual same-sex relationships.” 3. Matthew Vines, in his book “God and the Gay Christian”: says “Paul’s references to ‘unnatural’ relations in Romans 1:26-27 are often misunderstood. He was addressing specific cultural practices of his time, not committed, loving same-sex relationships as we understand them today.” 4. Rev. Dr. Mel White, Book: “What the Bible Says—and Doesn’t Say—about Homosexuality”: “Romans 1:26-27 must be read in the context of the entire chapter, which condemns idolatry and excessive lust, not loving same-sex relationships.” 5. Kathy Baldock, in her book “Walking the Bridgeless Canyon”: “Paul’s use of ‘natural’ and ‘unnatural’ in Romans 1 reflects the cultural norms of his time, not a universal condemnation of same-sex relationships.” 6. James Brownson, “Bible, Gender, Sexuality: Reframing the Church’s Debate on Same-Sex Relationships”: “Romans 1, 26 and 27 addresses behaviors that were seen as dishonorable and excessive, not the loving, committed relationships we see today.” For more information about NotebookLM: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0LMPb9JJnosPj8SPVRSF9z?si=rrOjkTrAR0eGO0Otrv5zfg&t=1466&context=spotify%3Ashow%3A44fllCS2FTFr2x2kjP9xeT…

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32. I Believe You – I Have Your Back 11:01

منذ 26 weeks11:01

11:01

What do you say to a gay son or daughter when they come out? With the benefit of hindsight Linda Robertson shares her thoughts on what she wishes she had said to her 12-year-old son Ryan when he came out. This podcast is extracted from an interview with Becky Aste (a Trauma-Informed Marriage Coach) on her podcast, Your Breakthrough Blueprint, from an emotional episode called, Can I love God and my gay son too? The complete interview is available on: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0O222LNg1w96K5VjlTOIkK?si=JZW0jHFnTvOhUDb3td-FLA And Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-breakthrough-blueprint-with-becky-aste-for-the/id1676348200?i=1000664115395 Additional resources: Linda’s website and original post: https://justbecausehebreathes.com/ Helpful resources recommended by Linda: https://justbecausehebreathes.com/resources/ https://reformationproject.org/resources/ https://www.qchristian.org/ Linda and Ryan’s Story: Linda’s blog: https://justbecausehebreathes.com/blog-posts/ Long version filmed at Towne View Baptist Church in Kennesaw, GA in May 2022: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3xiDek0aXg Shorter version at NorthPoint Church in Atlanta from May 2021, which includes a question-and-answer session (helpful for parents): https://youtu.be/wNS77sfT2zY?si=gzqrA6Yn1dzoRTYa You can also view their story as part of the movie: For They Know Not What They Do, available on: Amazon: https://smile.amazon.com/They-Know-Not-What-Do/dp/B08HQYQJLC/ and iTunes: https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/for-they-know-not-what-they-do/umc.cmc.2fm6il6v1aw47v5nvdv16w1nc Linda’s Parent Support Group that meets every Wednesday: https://fs9.formsite.com/4BUph1/amlfznmjbc/index.html The QChristian Fellowship: https://www.qchristian.org/ The QChristian Fellowship Parent team: https://www.qchristian.org/parents Podcast produced by: ⁠⁠⁠Elton Sherwin⁠⁠⁠ Audio edited and enhanced with: ⁠⁠⁠Descript Studio Sound ⁠⁠⁠ #Bible #Christian #Affirming…

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31. A Mother’s Regrets 15:51

منذ 31 weeks15:51

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I am 12-years old and gay. In 2001, Ryan Robertson, 12-years old, reached out to his mother on Instant Messenger. Their lives forever changed. Then, 11 years later, Linda Robertson told their story publicly on Facebook, hoping that it would help other families avoid the missteps and pain they experienced. Here is the original Facebook post, read and dramatized by AI generated voices. I have changed only a few words for clarity. Linda’s website and original FB post: https://justbecausehebreathes.com/ Helpful resources recommended by Linda: https://justbecausehebreathes.com/resources/ https://reformationproject.org/resources/ https://www.qchristian.org/ Linda and Ryan’s Story: Linda’s blog: https://justbecausehebreathes.com/blog-posts/ Long version filmed at Towne View Baptist Church in Kennesaw, GA in May 2022: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3xiDek0aXg Shorter version at NorthPoint Church in Atlanta from May 2021, which includes a question-and-answer session (helpful for parents): https://youtu.be/wNS77sfT2zY?si=gzqrA6Yn1dzoRTYa You can also view their story as part of the movie: For They Know Not What They Do, available on: Amazon: https://smile.amazon.com/They-Know-Not-What-Do/dp/B08HQYQJLC/ and iTunes: https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/for-they-know-not-what-they-do/umc.cmc.2fm6il6v1aw47v5nvdv16w1nc Linda’s Parent Support Group that meets every Wednesday: https://fs9.formsite.com/4BUph1/amlfznmjbc/index.html The QChristian Fellowship: https://www.qchristian.org/ The QChristian Fellowship Parent team: https://www.qchristian.org/parents Podcast produced by: ⁠⁠Elton Sherwin⁠⁠ Audio edited and enhanced with: ⁠⁠Descript Studio Sound ⁠⁠ AI synthesized speech: ⁠⁠Speechelo⁠⁠ and Descrpt #Bible #Christian #Affirming…

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30. Dating with a Disability or Chronic Illness 26:00

منذ 34 weeks26:00

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Almost half its users are Queer: Dateability is a dating app designed for the disabled and chronically ill communities. Individuals with disabilities or chronic illness often encounter problems on dating apps. Alexa and Jacqueline Child have created Dateability, a safe and accepting space to find meaningful connections for people with physical, intellectual, and psychiatric disabilities. To learn more about Dateability: https://info.dateabilityapp.com/ Quote from Autism Research Center: https://autism.org/lgbtq-and-autism/ Elton’s Three Affirming Podcasts: Bible and Homosexuality: An LGBTQ Positive View https://open.spotify.com/show/4hXGABXM2JxyBJNAtqwc0m The Queer Christian: Navigating Faith, Church and the Bible: https://open.spotify.com/show/2iDmc5boju3rZyAYqiLOUA La Biblia y La Homosexualidad - Valorando Minorías Sexuales: https://open.spotify.com/show/1prENuZWHDjYUsiRU684pd Elton’s Three Rotary Podcasts: Development Success Stories: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ezxqZIuL6OMFHC7dYLhNK Inspiring Solutions for a Better World: https://open.spotify.com/show/4IDQhRnwnT1iqINDJo6rXc The Weekly Rotarian: https://open.spotify.com/show/3fbnO3K6fxKt9pfaTp8mYn To learn more about the Rotary eClub of Silicon Valley: https://siliconvalleyrotary.com/…

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29. Gisell, Catalina and our Spanish Story 14:37

منذ 36 weeks14:37

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Gisell Quihuis, the Director of Faculty Development and Diversity at the Stanford University School of Medicine, and I have created a Spanish Version of this podcast called: “La Biblia y La Homosexualidad” In this episode I also introduce my AI generated Spanish co-host, Catalina Maestra, who will be making appearances in some future English episodes. Podcast produced by: ⁠⁠Elton Sherwin⁠⁠ Audio edited and enhanced with: ⁠⁠Descript Studio Sound ⁠⁠ Synthesized speech using: ⁠⁠Maestra.ai #Bible #Christian #Affirming #Spanish…

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28. A Transgender Listener’s Feedback 8:34

منذ 37 weeks8:34

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A transgender listener shares their pre-transition struggles and brings a unique perspective to Matthew 19:12. For more on Matthew 19, and Jesus’s affirming words, see episodes: 6, 7, and 16. Link to various translations of Matthew 19:12: https://www.biblegateway.com/verse/en/Matthew%2019:12 Link to the history of the transgender flag: https://www.pointofpride.org/blog/the-history-of-the-transgender-flag Podcast produced by: ⁠⁠Elton Sherwin⁠⁠ Audio edited and enhanced with: ⁠⁠Descript Studio Sound ⁠⁠ Synthesized speech also using Descript #Bible #Christian #Affirming…

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27. Am I Sick? 14:13

منذ 39 weeks14:13

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Is same sex attraction a mental illness? UCLA Prof. Evelyn Hooker, whose research showed that gay men were just as mentally healthy as straight men. And how one cleverly designed experiment changed the views of many medical professionals and theologians. Articles quoted: Catholic Catechism: https://www.usccb.org/sites/default/files/flipbooks/catechism/568/ The Pope Speaks: https://www.latimes.com/world/europe/la-fg-pope-chile-gay-20180520-story.html#:~:text=In%202013%2C%20Francis%20famously%20said,Catholic%20views%20on%20sexual%20orientation and https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/may/20/pope-juan-carlos-cruz Early DSMs: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4695779/#:~:text=Moor%20%5B44%5D;%20Tripp%20%5B45,as%20a%20%E2%80%9Csexual%20deviation.%E2%80%9D APA on same-sex attraction : https://www.psychiatry.org/file%20library/about-apa/organization-documents-policies/policies/position-2013-homosexuality.pdf (see second sentence) Mainstream health organizations : https://www.apa.org/pi/lgbt/resources/just-the-facts#:~:text=the%20idea%20that%20homosexuality Finding Affirming, Sex-Positive Counselors Who Do NOT Believe in Conversion Therapy: • https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/therapy-for-lgbt#organizations • https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/california?category=gay (Find the LGBTQ Affirming pull-down or edit the URL and replace “California” with “Texas” or whatever state you’re in) • https://www.choosingtherapy.com/finding-an-lgbtq-therapist/ • https://allintherapyclinic.com/how-to-find-an-lgbt-affirming-therapist/ • https://directory.choosingtherapy.com/ • https://lgbtqhealthcaredirectory.org/ On-line therapy: • https://www.choosingtherapy.com/best-lgbtq-online-therapy-options/ • https://www.talkspace.com/online-therapy/lgbtqia…

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26. Living The Good Life 10:04

منذ 40 weeks10:04

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This episode challenges conventional messages on well-being and prompts listeners to question what truly contributes to their wellbeing and living “The Good Life.” Podcast produced by: ⁠⁠Elton Sherwin⁠⁠ Audio edited and enhanced with: ⁠⁠Descript Studio Sound ⁠⁠ Episode Cover art: Microsoft Copilot #Bible #Christian #Affirming…

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25. The Parable of Lost Things 31:19

منذ 41 weeks31:19

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Pastor Danielle Parrish explores the profound biblical narrative of lost sheep, coins, and sons, emphasizing God's inclusive love. She challenges traditional interpretations by asserting the equal importance of women in Jesus' teachings, presenting a powerful message of inclusivity and unconditional love. Drawing from her deep understanding of first-century Jewish cultural, she takes you on a journey through Luke 15, highlighting the interconnectedness of lost sheep, lost coins, and a prodigal son, viewing these parables as one continuous narrative that invites everyone to God's table of celebration. Danielle Parrish is the lead pastor of Spark Church, in Palo Alto, California: www.spark.church Scriptures quoted: • Luke 15 • Ephesians 3:14-19 • Galatians 3:28 Podcast produced by: ⁠⁠Elton Sherwin⁠⁠ Audio edited and enhanced with: ⁠⁠Descript Studio Sound ⁠⁠ #Bible #Christian #Affirming #ProdigalSon #Inclusive…

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24. America First? A Christmas Letter 17:24

منذ 42 weeks17:24

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The podcast reflects on Pastor Steve Reed's Christmas letter, lamenting the changes in white evangelicalism and criticizing its failure to align with Jesus' teachings. Podcast produced by: ⁠⁠Elton Sherwin⁠⁠ Audio edited and enhanced with: ⁠⁠Descript Studio Sound ⁠⁠ Synthesized speech using: ⁠⁠ https://maestra.ai/ Episode cover art generated by https://pixlr.com AI prompt: “a patriotic American Jesus” #Bible #Christian #Affirming #Borderwall #Refugees #Immigrantion…

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