A Tiny Revolution #185: The Bible + Trans Identity, w/ Father Shannon TL Kearns
Apr 10, 2023
Father Shannon TL Kearns, the first Trans man ordained in the Old Catholic Order of priests, shares his experience growing up evangelical and his journey as a transgender person in Christianity. They discuss their work in theater, theology, and writing, exploring the Bible through a trans lens and retelling stories from this perspective. The hosts also talk about the emotional process of writing a book and the progress in queer and trans representation in Christian literature.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
The Journey of a Transgender Man in Christianity
04:14 • 12min
Exploring the Bible through a Trans Lens
16:41 • 15min
Exploring Retellings and Challenging Themes
31:40 • 2min
The Emotional Process of Writing a Book
34:02 • 2min
Progress and Perspectives in Queer and Trans Representation in Christian Literature
36:27 • 8min
Seasons, Breaks, and Rapid-Fire Questions
44:07 • 8min