Queer Theology

Brian and Shay talk about the political overtones of the casting demons into the swine and what it means for us as American citizens. What could it mean for us as queer people, as Americans, and as Christians to "de-colonize" our minds? (5:09)

This week, Brian & Fr. Shay look at Jesus's encounter with a "sinful woman" and -- perhaps more importantly -- Simon's reaction to the experience. What sins are forgiven? How? And why? We cover all that and more, queerly as often, in this week's podcast. Take a listen! (6:01)

Galatians 1: 11-24: In this podcast Brian and Shay talk about recovering from fundamentalism and what it means to be converted. We also talk about asking for permission and trusting our own stories. (4:48) We’d love to hear your thoughts on this week’s reading and on the episode, leave a comment below or shoot an email to connect@queertheology.com and let us know!

This week on Reading Queerly, Fr Shay and Brian give unpack Galatians 1:1 - 12 and offer a few tips for pastors looking to preach on this text. We talk about defining the Gospel of Jesus Being courageous to preach a costly Gospel and the rewards of following Christ (4:54)

It's Pentecost this Sunday and this week on Reading Queerly: The Queer Lectionary Podcast, we're talking about the story of Pentecost (Acts 2:1-21) and Romans 8:14-17. This episode is--suprisingly--flaming pun-free. We do talk about The Spirit of God Trusting that we our children (and heirs!) of God Is there a "right" way to be gay/queer/trans? Moving from scarcity to abundance Finding ways to interact with faith that work for us What does it mean for churches to really be inclusive of LGBTQ people? As always, we'd love to hear your thoughts on the passages and the podcas. Leave a comment and let us know!

In this episode of Reading Queerly: The Queer Lectionary Podcast, Shay and I look at Acts 16:16 - 34 from this Sunday's lectionary. Here's what's in store for you: Paul & Silas come into conflict with businessmen and the government -- what does that mean for us? How are faith asks us to do risky things The state of the LGBT movement Connections with the Occupy movement and queer prisoners How conversion requires action... often costly action What do you think about this passage: What is one time that you've taken a risk and stepped out on faith? What happened? Share with us in the comments below!   Acts 16:16-34, Common English Bible One day, when we were on the way to the place for prayer, we met a slave woman. She had a spirit that enabled her to predict the future. She made a lot of money for her owners through fortune-telling. She began following Paul and us, shouting, “These people are servants of the Most High God! They are proclaiming a way of salvation to you!” She did this for many days. This annoyed Paul so much that he finally turned and said to the spirit, “In the name of Jesus Christ, I command you to leave her!” It left her at that very moment. Her owners realized that their hope for making money was gone. They grabbed Paul and Silas and dragged them before the officials in the city center. When her owners approached the legal authorities, they said, “These people are causing an uproar in our city. They are Jews who promote customs that we Romans can’t accept or practice.” The crowd joined in the attacks against Paul and Silas, so the authorities ordered that they be stripped of their clothes and beaten with a rod. When Paul and Silas had been severely beaten, the authorities threw them into prison and ordered the jailer to secure them with great care. When he received these instructions, he threw them into the innermost cell and secured their feet in stocks. Around midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them. All at once there was such a violent earthquake that it shook the prison’s foundations. The doors flew open and everyone’s chains came loose. 27 When the jailer awoke and saw the open doors of the prison, he thought the prisoners had escaped, so he drew his sword and was about to kill himself.28 But Paul shouted loudly, “Don’t harm yourself! We’re all here!” The jailer called for some lights, rushed in, and fell trembling before Paul and Silas. He led them outside and asked, “Honorable masters, what must I do to be rescued?” They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved—you and your entire household.” They spoke the Lord’s word to him and everyone else in his house. Right then, in the middle of the night, the jailer welcomed them and washed their wounds. He and everyone in his household were immediately baptized. He brought them into his home and gave them a meal. He was overjoyed because he and everyone in his household had come to believe in God.