Queer Theology

When you look at your life (and your work and your passions), what makes you come alive? where are you most useful and most of service? In what ways might you be holding yourself back and in what ways might God be inviting you to use your gifts to serve the world? That’s what we look at this week. 2 Timothy 1:6-14 Because of this, I’m reminding you to revive God’s gift that is in you through the laying on of my hands. God didn’t give us a spirit that is timid but one that is powerful, loving, and self-controlled. So don’t be ashamed of the testimony about the Lord or of me, his prisoner. Instead, share the suffering for the good news, depending on God’s power. 9 God is the one who saved and called us with a holy calling. This wasn’t based on what we have done, but it was based on his own purpose and grace that he gave us in Christ Jesus before time began. Now his grace is revealed through the appearance of our savior, Christ Jesus. He destroyed death and brought life and immortality into clear focus through the good news. I was appointed a messenger, apostle, and teacher of this good news. This is also why I’m suffering the way I do, but I’m not ashamed. I know the one in whom I’ve placed my trust. I’m convinced that God is powerful enough to protect what he has placed in my trust until that day. Hold on to the pattern of sound teaching that you heard from me with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. Protect this good thing that has been placed in your trust through the Holy Spirit who lives in us. Show Notes Magic Lessons podcast with Elizabeth Gilbert (Fr. Shay talked about ep 209 with guest Glennon Doyle Melton) In memory of Amanda Arkansassy Harris “If there is no God, God is in it” – Brian’s ever-changing, often-contradictory thoughts on God Get queer-positive affirmations + reflection questions delivered right to your inbox every weekday morning by signing up for free at queertheology.com/daily Request a passage or ask a question for us to cover on the podcast! The post God did not give you a spirit of timidity! – 2 Timothy 1:6-14 appeared first on Queer Theology.

On the one hand, we want to be happy with what we have and trust God to take care of us. And on the other hand, one day we will likely get old and need to have a plan for our retirement. How do we “live Biblically” when it comes to money without falling into platitudes? Show Notes Read the passage on Biblegateway If you have a question for the podcast, you can now ask it here We’re having a live conversation on Thursday at 8:30 pm EDT with author Chase Night to talk about queer Christian teenage love — reflecting on what it was like growing up LGBTQ in Christian communities, finding ourselves and coming, and why representation in fiction is important. Register at queertheology.com/chicken The post Don’t Worry Be Happy? – 1 Timothy 6:6-19 appeared first on Queer Theology.

In Luke 16, Jesus tells a parable about a dishonest account who ends up being praised by the master he swindled. We get some seemingly contradictory messages: Use worldly wealth to make friends for yourselves so that when it’s gone, you will be welcomed into the eternal homes. but also You cannot serve God and wealth. What do we make of all of this? Take a listen! P.S. Queer Theology’s Queer Lectionary podcast is made possible through supporters on Patreon and members of our online community, Sanctuary Collective. If you want to help support the podcast, you can pledge monthly at patreon.com/queertheology or join our interactive online community of LGBTQ Christians and straight cisgender supporters—full of additional resources, a book club, and more—at queertheology.com/sanctuary-collective Photo by Nathan Congleton The post What the F*#k Do You Do with Money? Luke 16:1-13 appeared first on Queer Theology.

Sometimes what you think about God reveals something about what you think about yourself or the world around you. In this passage, a petulant God plans to rage destruction upon the Hebrew people but Moses gets God to change God’s mind. Huh? What might we learn about God—and ourselves—from that. Dive in with Brian and Fr. Shay and let’s unpack it together. Read the transcript (PDF) Photo by levi.bare The post Changing God’s Mind – Exodus 32:7-14 appeared first on Queer Theology.

For Brian’s last episode alone while Shay comes back from his speaking travels abroad, we dive way in and take a look at two passages (Jeremiah 18:1-11 & Philemon 1-21) PLUS closing out the episode with the Collect for Sunday. Read the transcript (PDF) Show Notes Leave a review for the Queer Lectionary podcast on iTunes. It really helps other people find the podcast. The Sermon on the Mount isn’t passive. Read Marcus Borg’s article on Jesus, Walter Wink, and ‘Turning the other cheek’ Queer Theology’s Queer Lectionary podcast is made possible through supporters on Patreon and members of our online community, Sanctuary Collective. If you want to help support the podcast, you can pledge monthly at patreon.com/queertheology or join our interactive online community of LGBTQ Christians and straight cisgender supporters—full of additional resources, a book club, and more—at queertheology.com/sanctuary-collective Photo by Bronte Lockwood The post You are not ruined – Jeremiah 18:1-11 & Philemon 1-21 appeared first on Queer Theology.

Sometimes Fr. Shay and I feel like we’re a bit of a broken record. I mean, how many times can we possibly talk about justice? Today’s lectionary text reminded Brian that we talk about many of the same themes and issues at Queer Theology because those issues come up OVER AND OVER AGAIN in the Bible. In this episode, Brian delves into God’s recurring priorities and how they can inform your life (and ease your worry). Read the transcript (PDF) Photo Credit by Dren P The post Psalm 68:4-7,10-11 – God’s Recurring Priorities appeared first on Queer Theology.

We got an email recently asking how to understand Romans 1 and whether that passage means that it’s not ok to LGBTQ and Christian. They wrote, This for me is the hardest passage to wrap my head around. I understand with the other passages there are translation issues and so on but Romans seems pretty straight forward to me. I don’t understand how to move past this passage. When I read it, it seems pretty clear to me that being gay is seen as unnatural and wrong. I have read so many articles on the 7 clobber passages but I am never satisfied with the “justification” to being gay of Romans. Do you have any resources or advice on how I can understand this better? Here’s what Brian had to say in response: Read the transcript (PDF) Show Notes What does the Bible say about being LGBTQ? An apologetics resource guide + email series Brian’s first time looking at what the Bible says about homosexuality: The post How do you justify Romans? LGBT Clobber Passage appeared first on Queer Theology.

This passages seems full of contradictions: freedom in Christ but also controlling your desires. What does it mean to experience freedom in Christ and how might your desires lead you toward God’s will? Photo Credit by jeronimoooooooo The post Love & Freedom – Galatians 5:1,13-18 appeared first on Queer Theology.

Two days after the massacre in Orlando at Pulse Nightclub, we’re still reeling as a community and looking to find ways to move forward in unity and toward justice. This is what is on our hearts. We’d love to hear from you. Suicide Prevention Lifeline – 800.273.8255 Trevor Project – 866.488.7386 Trans Lifeline – 877.565.8860 Text an anonymous crisis counselor – 741741 The post “Go Off Script” – on the Orlando Massacre at Pulse Nightclub appeared first on Queer Theology.

In this passage, Paul boasts about his former life as an oppressor (and murderer) of Christians before becoming one himself—and a leader at that. What’s required of a person who has harmed a community? How do you go from being an oppressor to an ally or a leader? Dig in to those juicy questions with us this week. The post How to go from oppressor to ally – Galatians 1:11-24 appeared first on Queer Theology.