Queer Theology

Have you ever been in a community where you felt really cared for? Where all your needs have been met? Where there was, truly, no needy among you? Is this just a dream or could it be reality? Brian and Fr. Shay talk about this famous passage from the book of Acts and how what they’ve learned from it. The post A Community of Care – Acts 4:32-35 appeared first on Queer Theology.

John 20:1-9, Matthew 28:1-10 What does Easter mean to you? What does it mean for the Christian community today? Brian and Fr. Shay talk about their impressions of the Jesus story, especially as it relates to the resurrection. The post An Empty Tomb? // Easter 2015 appeared first on Queer Theology.

John 13:1-17, 31b-35, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 Brian and Fr. Shay talk about the origins of the Eucharist and the different traditions they grew up with. What does footwashing mean? How can we reframe the traditions of the bread and the cup? Listen in and then leave your comments on the show page. The post Why Do We Do This? Maundy Thursday appeared first on Queer Theology.

What stories have impacted your life? How can storytelling be a powerful tool for change in the world? Brian and Fr. Shay share about stories that have impacted their lives and about the power of telling their own stories. If you want to support the Kickstarter for Fr. Shay’s new company, you can go to www.uprisingtheatreco.com/kickstarter The post Stories Can Change the World appeared first on Queer Theology.

What do we do with the violence and anger in a text like Psalm 137? Can anger be a good and holy emotion? How does this passage relate to the stereotype of the “sassy gay best friend”? All this and more as Brian and Fr. Shay tackle a complex text. The post Your Sassy Gay BFF? – Psalm 137 appeared first on Queer Theology.

What does Jesus turning over the tables in the Temple have to do with the modern protest movement in Ferguson? What is our definition of nonviolent activism? Brian and Fr. Shay tackle a complicated passage in this week’s podcast. Photo by Daniel Arauz The post Bodies Are More Valuable Than Windows – John 2:13-25 appeared first on Queer Theology.

In the coming year, we’re going to be hosting an interactive course on how to read the Bible through a queer lens to understand it more deeply (and faithfully, even!). This passage is one that we’ll look at more closely — and then give you the tools so that you can find your own queer connections throughout Scripture. If you’re interested in that, let us know. Brian and Fr. Shay talk about the Transfiguration as Jesus’ coming out moment. How did this experience shape Jesus’ ministry and his relationship with his disciples? How does this passage give all of us permission to read our own stories into the biblical text? All this and more on this week’s podcast. Photo by Carlos de Toro @carlosdetoro The post Jesus Comes Out – Mark 9:2-10 appeared first on Queer Theology.

What does it mean to be God’s ambassadors? What are God’s priorities and what does it look like live those priorities out? Brian and Fr. Shay tackle the lectionary passage for Ash Wednesday and talk about what it means for us at Queer Theology. The post We Are Christ’s Ambassadors – 2 Corinthians 5:20-6:2 appeared first on Queer Theology.

We’re still dwelling on the New Year and what it means for us. In this week’s podcast Brian and Fr. Shay talk about forgetting the things that came before so you can focus on what’s new. We share stories about the shame we carry and how we’re leaving it behind. We also offer an exhortation to the queer Christian movement to keep moving forward. Photo by AnyaLogic The post Behold I Am Doing Something New! Isaiah 43:18-19, 21-22, 24-25 appeared first on Queer Theology.

Why do we praise God? Often we are told to praise God because of power or might, but this week we read a Psalm that puts a different spin on why we praise God. Brian and Fr. Shay talk about this gentle and comforting passage. The post God Is To Be Praised: Psalm 146:1-6 appeared first on Queer Theology.