Cate on Queer Religious Trauma, The Power of Religion, and Attending a Jesuit University

CONTENT WARNING: discussions of religious trauma, gun violence, death, and homophobia. Cate's recommendations: Julien Baker’s albums “Sprained Ankle” and “Little Oblivions” discuss navigating queerness and religion. Document with key terms defined In this episode, Cate, a freshman at Loyola University Chicago, and I discuss her experience growing up in the Presbyterian church while discovering her sexuality. We talk about how queer religious trauma plays a role in society, and Cate’s own faith journey, and moments where she found power and beauty in religion. Lastly we discuss representation of queer religious people and the Christian church in the media and in our lives. If you would like to be the next guest on Talking Religion email me at [email protected] or DM me on instagram @talkingreligion.pod