Billie Hoard: Queerness is a Blessing

In today's episode, Joe sits down to talk with Billie Hoard. You may know them by their social media handle Billieiswriting.Billie is an outspoken trans woman who uses her platform for so much good. Joe and Billie talk about her upbringing in the conservative church in Turkey, her decision to attend a fundamentalist Bible college, when she realized she was trans and so many other things. This conversation was on that went where it needed to. It's a beautiful discussion of many things and you will walk away feeling very encouraged by Billie. If you would like to connect with Billie, please click the links below:INSTAGRAMSubstackTo read Billie’s published work, please click the links below:Article OneArticle TwoArticle ThreeTo help support the ongoing work of Shift Happens, click HERE. Wild Goose Festival is a transformational community grounded in faith-inspired social justice. Click the link to get all the info about this year's festival. Make sure to use the code A - MZN at check out for a $50 discount on any single adult ticket. See every side of every news story. Read the news from multiple perspectives.See through media bias with reliable news from local and international sources.To get your 40% discount to Ground News, click HERE. Visit The Slippery Slope Store for your exvangelical shirt needs. New merch coming soon. Use promo code therealjoesmith10 for 10% of your orders.If you are a Florida parent and looking to be more proactive or learning about advocacy work please visit Equality Florida's Parenting with Pride.For counseling from anywhere please check out The Christian Closet. If you would like to support the work of The Christian Closet please go to Affirming Therapy to donate....