Death, Dying, and Grief - Caring for the Homeless and Trans Communities with rev. Dr. Meghan Rohrer

Send us Fan MailIn this episode we speak with Megan Rohrer, PhD and DMin, a social justice influencer known for their advocacy with the homeless and LGBTQ communities.  Megan received a PhD in Transformative Studies from the California Institute of Integral Studies for their dissertation Trans Theology Without Apology. Megan received a Doctorate of Ministry from the Pacific School of Religion, studying the radical organizing in the 60's and 70's at Glide Memorial Church, where he currently serve as the Senior Church Communications Specialist.   Megan is an award-winning filmmaker, musician and historian.  He was a finalist for the Lambda Literary award in transgender non-fiction and received an honorable mention as an Unsung Hero of Compassion by Wisdom in Action.  He was with His Holiness the Dali Lama, one of 95 individuals celebrated in Vittenberg, Germany during the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation.  His podcast, And All Shall Be Well is currently the #2 Mental Health podcast on Podomatic.Megan discusses their experiences with death and how it has shaped their life and work. They share personal encounters with death, including their father's attempted suicide and their work as a chaplain for the San Francisco Police Department. Megan also talks about the challenges faced by the LGBTQ community and the importance of living authentically in the face of hate and discrimination. They highlight the work they do at Glide Memorial Church, providing support and care for the homeless and those struggling with addiction. Megan emphasizes the power of storytelling and community in navigating grief and finding hope. The biggest challenge in the community is forgetting that there are solutions to problems such as homelessness, addiction, and poverty. They emphasize the importance of taking action and doing the hard work instead of just talking about it. Megan finds support in their impact on people's lives and in tangible projects with tangible completions. They also discuss the importance of supporting and checking in with first responders who often carry the weight of difficult moral questions and grief.And All Shall Be Well PodcastGlide Memorial ChurchAlameda County (AC) Care AllianceThe Sisters of Perpetual IndulgenceSupport the showWe very much want to hear your thoughts. Please join us on Substack for our community chat.This podcast helps anyone dealing with loss. It can guide you with end-of-life planning and death-positive resources. Check out our introductory episode to learn more about Annalouiza, Wakil, and our vision/mission to normalize and destigmatize conversations about death, dying, grief, and loss.You can find us on SubStack, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and BlueSky. You are also invited to subscribe to support us financially. Anyone who supports us at any level will have access to Premium content, special online meet-ups, and one-on-one time with Annalouiza or Wakil.And we would love your feedback and want to hear your stories. You can email us at [email protected] want to be transparent that we use AI tools to help us with titles, show notes, editing, and introductions....