EPISODE · Jun 17, 2026 · 58 MIN
Homophobia in the Catholic Church w/ Father James Martin
from Unshaming
If religion ever made you feel like you didn't belong, this episode is for you.I grew up gay, Catholic, and deeply ashamed. And most of my shame points back to the church. For the very first episode of Unshaming, I sat down with the one person who started to change that for me — Father Jim Martin, one of the most outspoken advocates for LGBT people in the Catholic Church today.He is also the author of a new book called Work in Progress and leads “Outreach”, the ministry bringing LGBTQ Catholics back to the Church. He has over 1 million followers across social media and has become one of the most important and controversial figures in American Catholicism.What we cover:Religious trauma origin storiesThe Church's treatment of LGBTQ peopleWhy the transactional God doesn’t existThe recent sexual abuse settlements Father Jim grieving his mother who passed away this yearForgiveness and mercyIf this resonated, please share it with someone who is on their unshaming journey, and subscribe so you never miss an episode!Executive ProducerJordan GonsalvesProducersAmanda McLoughlin, MultitudeBrandon Grugle, MultitudeEditorDeanna Chapman, MultitudeProduction & Publicity Franklin BenavidesMorgan JonesBen LauerDio AnthonyLarry ColtonAdam BermanSpecial thanks to:Chip ConleyLarry Colton & John McCoyMike Phillps & Jay MortonBill Glenn & Scott HafnerRobert HolgateJenny & Jude GonsalvesDeeDee ToweryKevin Palmer & Tom EllicottMichael & Laura WernerAlex Berman & Alex ScottaSteve HouckDave KozDavid BeattyPaul GrossingerRandy QuebecTom ViolaBroadway Cares / Danny WhitmanJulie StamplerDavid VogelBrooke & Will MuggiaJudi & David IssacsonReesa ManningKathleen SalemiCindy & Neil LyonAnil CrastoTeresa KerstenCary BermanRhett WilsonTom Emrich & Jonathan Carver MooreNick ScandaliousDixie Webster DavisDavid SchutteStuart SpencerJay KuoNed LustbaderKen Lustbader & Jay KiddSusan & Joyce LowenbergSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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If religion ever made you feel like you didn't belong, this episode is for you.I grew up gay, Catholic, and deeply ashamed. And most of my shame points back to the church. For the very first episode of Unshaming, I sat down with the one person who started to change that for me — Father Jim Martin, one of the most outspoken advocates for LGBT people in the Catholic Church today.He is also the author of a new book called Work in Progress and leads “Outreach”, the ministry bringing LGBTQ Catholics back to the Church. He has over 1 million followers across social media and has become one of the most important and controversial figures in American Catholicism.What we cover:Religious trauma origin storiesThe Church's treatment of LGBTQ peopleWhy the transactional God doesn’t existThe recent sexual abuse settlements Father Jim grieving his mother who passed away this yearForgiveness and mercyIf this resonated, please share it with someone who is on their unshaming journey, and subscribe so you never miss an episode!Executive ProducerJordan GonsalvesProducersAmanda McLoughlin, MultitudeBrandon Grugle, MultitudeEditorDeanna Chapman, MultitudeProduction & Publicity Franklin BenavidesMorgan JonesBen LauerDio AnthonyLarry ColtonAdam BermanSpecial thanks to:Chip ConleyLarry Colton & John McCoyMike Phillps & Jay MortonBill Glenn & Scott HafnerRobert HolgateJenny & Jude GonsalvesDeeDee ToweryKevin Palmer & Tom EllicottMichael & Laura WernerAlex Berman & Alex ScottaSteve HouckDave KozDavid BeattyPaul GrossingerRandy QuebecTom ViolaBroadway Cares / Danny WhitmanJulie StamplerDavid VogelBrooke & Will MuggiaJudi & David IssacsonReesa ManningKathleen SalemiCindy & Neil LyonAnil CrastoTeresa KerstenCary BermanRhett WilsonTom Emrich & Jonathan Carver MooreNick ScandaliousDixie Webster DavisDavid SchutteStuart SpencerJay KuoNed LustbaderKen Lustbader & Jay KiddSusan & Joyce Lowenberg See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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