One of the most common targets of Evangelical, Mormon, and Pentecostal (EMPish) communities in the 21st century are queer people. The moralizing of straight, married relationships places people who are attracted to folks of the same sex/gender and folks who are curious about sexual experiences with same sex/gendered people in terrible double binds. Folks can accept and practice sexuality in alignment with their sexual orientation in the face of name-calling, loss of relationships with family members, and threats of violence. Or they can squelch or hide their sexuality, or practice their sexuality in more secretive ways, which itself can have negative impacts. Coming out in EMPish communities carries a ton of undue emotional and relational pressure. To help us navigate that, we've invited singer-songwriter and founder of non-profit Bad Believer (@badbelievercommunity), Adaline (@adalinemusic), to share how she navigated her own coming out process. We talk with Adaline about her first album, Hymnal, as well as:

Body Talk and EMPish Communities
Hierarchy in Sin
Binaries and Sexuality
Co-Opting Coming Out
Stories for Her Songs "Part of You" and "Waist Down"
Building Personal Strength
Trusting Desires
Family Systems: When Your Pastor is Also Your Father
Embracing Your Body
Sensuality and the Music Video
Coming Out and Guilt
Her Nonprofit, Bad Believer

Check out Episode #68: Coming Out in Evangelical Families, with Singer-Songwriter, Adaline, part 1 of 2, on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Show notes and transcript are on the SV website

S6E11: Coming Out in Evangelical Families, with Singer-Songwriter, Adaline, part 1 of 2