Bible and Homosexuality: An LGBTQ Positive View
Does the Bible really condemn same-sex attraction? …does it condemn premarital sex?
In this series, we look at the many things surrounding sex that Christians have been mistaught.
We start with the Old Testament “clobber verses” used INCORRECTLY to condemn gay Christians. We discuss queer-AFFIRMING scriptures from Christ and the prophets. We talk about the teaching of sexual purity. How many churches are teaching young Christians non-Biblical rules that few can follow. And the guilt, shame and poor decisions that follow.
This is a sex-positive and affirming view of the Bible.
35. Psalm 94
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36. Trump vs. the Bible and ChatGPT
Does Trump Pass the Biblical Test? AI’s Answer. Seven scriptures ChatGPT says disqualify Donald Trump.
35. WWJD: Who Would Jesus Vote For?
In this episode, the scriptural case for voting against Donald Trump. In exploring a scriptural case for voting against Donald Trump, one can turn to various teachings in t...
34. Abortion in the Bible: A Pro-Choice AI Analysis
Struggling to decide on an abortion? Bad news from an amnio or genetic screening? Still feeling guilt from a previous abortion? Reluctant to vote for a pro-choice candi...
33. Am I Going to Hell? Romans 1 Analyzed by AI
“I’m afraid I’m going to hell because I’m not attracted to men. Please give me an unbiased interpretation of Romans 1.” We received this question from a young woman, M.V. ...
32. I Believe You – I Have Your Back
What do you say to a gay son or daughter when they come out? With the benefit of hindsight Linda Robertson shares her thoughts on what she wishes she had said to her 12-yea...
31. A Mother’s Regrets
I am 12-years old and gay. In 2001, Ryan Robertson, 12-years old, reached out to his mother on Instant Messenger. Their lives forever changed. Then, 11 years later, Linda...
30. Dating with a Disability or Chronic Illness
Almost half its users are Queer: Dateability is a dating app designed for the disabled and chronically ill communities. Individuals with disabilities or chronic illness oft...
29. Gisell, Catalina and our Spanish Story
Gisell Quihuis, the Director of Faculty Development and Diversity at the Stanford University School of Medicine, and I have created a Spanish Version of this podcast called: ...
28. A Transgender Listener’s Feedback
A transgender listener shares their pre-transition struggles and brings a unique perspective to Matthew 19:12. For more on Matthew 19, and Jesus’s affirming words, see epis...
27. Am I Sick?
Is same sex attraction a mental illness? UCLA Prof. Evelyn Hooker, whose research showed that gay men were just as mentally healthy as straight men. And how one cleverly de...
26. Living The Good Life
This episode challenges conventional messages on well-being and prompts listeners to question what truly contributes to their wellbeing and living “The Good Life.” Podcast ...
25. The Parable of Lost Things
Pastor Danielle Parrish explores the profound biblical narrative of lost sheep, coins, and sons, emphasizing God's inclusive love. She challenges traditional interpreta...
24. America First? A Christmas Letter
The podcast reflects on Pastor Steve Reed's Christmas letter, lamenting the changes in white evangelicalism and criticizing its failure to align with Jesus' teachings...
23. Conversion Therapy's Dark Reality
We discuss the deeply flawed practice of trying to change someone's sexual orientation. Related Episodes: 8. Paul, Gay Marriage and Gender Pronouns 11. Why Young Ch...
22. Queer Before Columbus: Two-Spirit Native Americans
The vibrant diversity of gender-fluid and non-binary individuals in Native American cultures; the tragic ban of same-sex marriages by the Navajo Nation Council; and the role ...
21. A Trans Christian's Quest for Authenticity
Aiden Yang's transformation as he liberates the good troublemaker within, explores the Beatitudes, and finds inspiration from rapper Bad Bunny. Aiden Yang, a Trans-Chri...
20. The Year the Word Homosexual Was Added to The Bible
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19. Seven Clobber Passages CLOBBERED, DEBUNKED and CRUSHED
7 Bible scriptures that are MISUSED to condemn the LGBTQIA+ Community. Janet sets the record straight. In this episode, the second half of Janet Edmonds new leaflet, we l...
18. God Loves YOU - God Loves All of the LGBTQIA+ Community
Using the Bible to condemn all queer people is a MISINTERPRETATION of the original scriptures and the initial purpose of why they were written. In this episode, the first h...
17. Leviticus: Cancelled by God?
Did God cancel Leviticus and its archaic and unjust laws? We look at Isaiah 56 and a conservative Bible commentary. The results are surprising. Three Scriptures used in...
16. Some Are Born Gay: Created in God's Image
“For, there are some who have been gay from birth, so knit together in their mother's wombs and created in God's image.” This is a modern, amplified translation of Jesus' w...
15. Isaiah’s Great Blessing
We look at the traditional view of Isaiah’s blessing, which is surprisingly affirming of sexual minorities. Join me as we look at the great blessing in Isaiah 56: 4-5. Scri...
14. Finding Your Perfect Match: What Does Modern Research Say? What Does the Bible Say?
Three things can predict successful relationships and marriages - a discussion with Grandma Clair. From The Gottman Institute: https://www.gottman.com/ · The Magic Relati...
13. When Is Sex Between Two Unmarried People God Honoring?
Are the rules for gay sex different than straight sex? GRANDMA CLAIR’S: SEVEN RULES FOR SAFE SEX: 1) If you can become pregnant get a LARC. 2) When dating go slowly, st...
12. How Churches Are Failing Young Christians: The Problems with Purity
Millions of Christian’s feel guilt or shame about premarital sex. But should they? What do The Gospels and The 10 Commandments actually say about premarital sex? YouTube Vi...
11. How Churches Are Failing Young Christians: Why Millions Are Leaving the Church and Some Are Committing Suicide
21% of Gen Z identifies as LGBT according to a 2022 Gallup Poll. Both parents and churches are failing to keep them safe. Research tells us there are surprisingly large ben...
10. My Journey, Sexual Purity and President Carter on Gay Marriage
We review President Carter’s famous remarks affirming gay marriage. I talk about how these podcasts came to be. And we look briefly at what godly gay sex might look like. We ...
9. The Baptism of The Ethiopian Eunuch
In this famous—but often misinterpreted—story we see God emphasizing that the Gospel message is inclusive and open to all. And that the kingdom of heaven does not discriminat...
8. Paul, Gay Marriage and Gender Pronouns
We continue our LGBTQIA+ positive and affirming look at the Bible. In this episode we look at same-sex marriage and gender-neutral pronouns in light of Paul's writings (in Ga...
7. Did Jesus Say, “Some Are Born Queer?”
What did Jesus mean when he said, “Some are born eunuchs? Is this common translation (of Matthew 19.11-12) correct? Homework Assignment from Episode 6 Who do you think Je...
6. What Did Jesus Say About Sexual and Gender Minorities?
Today, we look at Jesus own words on the topic of sexual and gender minorities. Who are the three types of sexual minorities Jesus is talking about in Matthew 19: 11-12? ...
5. What’s with All the Rules in Leviticus?
We continue examining the two "clobber verses" in the book of Leviticus with an affirming, LGBTQIA+ positive view of Bible scripture. These two “clobber verses” (Leviticus ...
4. Men Lying with Men in Leviticus
These two "clobber verses" in the book of Leviticus are among the Bibles most challenging scriptures. Join us as we continue with an affirming, LGBTQIA+ positive view of the ...
3. Blame the Gay Guys
We dive deeper into these first two clobber verses: “Sodom and Gomorrah” in Genesis 19 and “The Murder of the Levite’s Concubine” in Judges 19-21. What is really going on i...
2. The Murder of the Levite’s Concubine
This dark story of sexual violence has been twisted to blame gay men… Yet it has nothing to do with consensual same-sex relationships. Spanning three chapters in the Book of ...
1. Sodom and Gomorrah: The Most Misused Scripture in the Bible
What is this story actually about? Gay men or…? The Prophet Ezekiel explains Genesis 19, the first of the “clobber verses.” This episode is also available on YouTube: https...
Teaser for Episode 1: Sodom and Gomorrah
No story has had a greater influence on the Christian condemnation of the LGBTQ+ community than the story of Sodom and Gomorrah. Told at the beginning of the Bible in...
Introduction to the Bible and Homosexuality: An Affirming View
In this series we will address the “clobber verses” conservative churches incorrectly use to condemn same-sex couples. We will discuss the many affirming verses in sc...