Veterans of Culture Wars

Writer and playwright Shannon Kearns talks to Zach and Dave about his story as a transgender Christian coming out of a more conservative upbringing.  Transgender theology is discussed as well as queer theology which Shannon helped co-found with Brian G. Murphy.  Shannon is currently writing a book for Eerdman's Publishing.  Be on the lookout for that in the next year or so. Follow Shannon Kearns on his Facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/shannontlkearns/ Visit Queer Theology by going to:  https://www.queertheology.com/listen/ Check out Uprising Theater Company at:  https://www.uprisingtheatreco.com/ Mentioned on the podcast: Book:  Stealing Jesus: How Fundamentalism Betrays Christianity by Bruce Bawer.  Order here:  https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/9840/stealing-jesus-by-bruce-bawer-author-of-a-place-at-the-table/ Book:  Transforming: The Bible and the Lives of Transgender Christians by Austin Hartke.  Order here: http://austenhartke.com/book Book:  Otherwise Christian: A Guide for Transgender Liberation by Chris Paige.  Order here:  https://otherwisechristian.com/books/ Book:  Radical Love: An Introduction to Queer Theology by Patrick Cheng.  Order here:  https://www.churchpublishing.org/radicallove Book:  Queer Virtue: What LGBTQ Know About Life and Love and How It Can Revitalize Christianity by Reverend Elizabeth M. Edman.  Order here:  https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/529950/queer-virtue-by-the-reverend-elizabeth-m-edman/ Book:  Is the Homosexual my Neighbor?  By Letha Dawson Scanzoni and Virginia Ramey Mollenkott Book:  A Theology of Liberation:  History, Politics and Salvation by Gustavo Gutierrez.  Order here:  https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0171804/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 Book:  A Black Theology of Liberation by Dr. James Cone.  Order here:  https://www.orbisbooks.com/a-black-theology-of-liberation.html TV Show:  "Pose".  From FX.  Watch a trailer here:  https://www.imdb.com/video/vi1441774617?playlistId=tt7562112&ref_=tt_ov_vi Documentary:  "Disclosure".   Streaming on Netflix.  Watch a trailer here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2eF4m5AJhpA Film:  "Boys Don't Cry".  Information and movie trailer here:  https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0171804/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 Make sure you get your copy of Zach Malm's "The Darkest TIme of Year" by going here:  https://muzach.bandcamp.com/ Check out music videos for some of the songs on "The Darkest Time of Year" by going to Zach's music channel on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw2vlOs1iwoKxuvt8eCGD9g?reload=9 Dave occasionally blogs at:  www.dangeroushope.wordpress.com Twitter: Zach -  @muzach Dave- @davejlester Shannon- @shannontlkearns Email: vocwpod@gmail.com Music on podcast by Zach Malm Logo done by Zach Malm

Dedicated to the memory of Paul Malm. Randall Chrisman joins Zach and Dave to discuss Ableism, his experiences in Evangelical Christianity, and his story of faith.  They also analyze an episode of Focus on the Family's "Adventures in Odyssey" which was co-written by Zach's dad, Paul Malm, back in the 1990s. Mentioned on the pod: Book:  "Companions in Suffering" by Wendy Alsup.  Order here:  https://www.lifeway.com/en/product/companions-in-suffering-P008013447 TV Show:  "Away"    Streaming on Netflix.  Trailer here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3f_REapPwio TV Show:  "Speechless" On ABC.   Learn more here:  https://www.vulture.com/2016/12/speechless-micah-fowler-interview.html Documentary:  "Crip Camp"  Streaming on Netflix.  Trailer here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRrIs22plz0 TV Show:  "Crip Tales"  On AMC Plus.   Learn more here:  https://disabilityinsider.com/2020/09/21/misc/bbc-americas-crip-tales-features-the-talent-of-people-with-disabilities/ Make sure you get your copy of Zach Malm's "The Darkest TIme of Year" by going here:  https://muzach.bandcamp.com/ Check out music videos for some of the songs on "The Darkest Time of Year" by going to Zach's music channel on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw2vlOs1iwoKxuvt8eCGD9g?reload=9 Dave occasionally blogs at:  www.dangeroushope.wordpress.com Twitter: Zach -  @muzach Dave- @davejlester Randall- @writerrand Email: vocwpod@gmail.com Music on podcast by Zach Malm Logo done by Zach Malm

Zach and Dave analyze the October newsletter sent out by Dr. James Dobson, one of the most prominent members of the Religious Right and founder of Focus on the Family who is supporting Donald Trump for president again.  We also talk about other Evangelicals supporting the Donald and preach a mini sermon about Christianity and political power. Mentioned on the show: Alissa Wilkinson on the Columbine tragedy:  https://www.vox.com/culture/2017/4/20/15369442/columbine-anniversary-cassie-bernall-rachel-scott-martyrdom Dare to Discipline by Dr. James Dobson Preparing for Adolescence by Dr. James Dobson Purchase a vinyl copy of Zach Malm's Christmas album "The Darkest Night of the Year" by going here:  https://muzach.bandcamp.com/album/the-darkest-time-of-year Read Dave's occasional blogging at:  www.dangeroushope.wordpress.com. Twitter: Zach- @muzach Dave- @Davejlester Email: vocwpod@gmail.com Podcast music by Zach Malm Logo by Zach Malm

Zach and Dave discuss Donald John Trump's relationship with Evangelicals via a letter supporting his re-election written by Dr. Wayne Grudem on Townhall.com.  Note: This is not the recent letter that Grudem wrote responding to former Pastor John Piper's thoughts on the election as we recorded this episode before Grudem wrote his most recent piece.  Here is the Piper article which was written after we recorded this episode:  https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/policies-persons-and-paths-to-ruin Mentioned on the show: Article, featuring a survey, on Evangelicals and morality in public leaders.  https://www.brookings.edu/blog/fixgov/2016/10/19/has-trump-caused-white-evangelicals-to-change-their-tune-on-morality/ Systematic Theology by Wayne Grudem Recovering Biblical Manhood and Womanhood by John Piper and Wayne Grudem (Dave made an error on the show calling this book "Rediscovering Biblical Manhood and Womanhood".) Purchase a vinyl copy of Zach Malm's Christmas album "The Darkest Night of the Year" by going here:  https://muzach.bandcamp.com/album/the-darkest-time-of-year Read Dave's occasional blogging at:  www.dangeroushope.wordpress.com. Twitter: Zach- @muzach Dave- @Davejlester Email: vocwpod@gmail.com Podcast music by Zach Malm Logo by Zach Malm

Zach and Dave share their testimonies related to their experiences in Evangelical Christianity.   Purchase a vinyl copy of Zach Malm's Christmas album "The Darkest Night of the Year" by going here:  https://muzach.bandcamp.com/album/the-darkest-time-of-year Read Dave's occasional blogging at:  www.dangeroushope.wordpress.com. Twitter: Zach- @muzach Dave- @Davejlester Email: vocwpod@gmail.com Podcast music by Zach Malm Logo by Zach Malm

Zach and Dave discuss the definition of Evangelicalism in the inaugural episode of the Evangelical explainer podcast.  They also discuss their experiences with Halloween related to the faith growing up. -Mentioned on the show:   Jonathan Merritt's "The Atlantic Article from December 7, 2015 entitled "Defining Evangelical":  https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2015/12/evangelical-christian/418236/ "The Myth of Certainty:  The Reflective Christian and the Risk of Commitment" by Daniel Taylor.  Order a copy here:  https://www.ivpress.com/the-myth-of-certainty -Purchase a vinyl copy of Zach Malm's Christmas album "The Darkest Night of the Year" by going here:  https://muzach.bandcamp.com/album/the-darkest-time-of-year -Read Dave's occasional blogging at:  www.dangeroushope.wordpress.com. Twitter: Zach- @muzach Dave- @Davejlester Email: vocwpod@gmail.com Podcast music by Zach Malm Special Thanks to Paul Swearengin with "The Non-Partisan Evangelical" Podcast.  Look for Zach and Dave's interview on his show soon in the feed.