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EPISODE · Aug 5, 2025 · 55 MIN

Getting Divinely Disruptive with Rev. Karmen Michael Smith

from Queerly Beloved · host Wil Fisher

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Queerly Beloved, I’m joined by the luminous and liberatory Rev. Karmen Michael Smith- a Black queer theologian, cultural strategist, and author of Holy Queer: The Coming Out of Christ. As the creator of Prophetic Intelligence™ and the founder of the inclusive digital faith community Poor Culture, Karmen’s work lives at the sacred intersection of queerness, spirituality, and social transformation. He currently serves as the Director of Community Engagement and Social Justice at Union Theological Seminary.Together, we dive into the radiant, raw, and radically affirming terrain of queer divinity and spiritual expansion.Topics we explore include:Spiritual self-care as sacred ritual (yes, including solo dance parties!).What it means to minister beyond the walls of the church.Why disruption can be divine, and the gateway to liberation.The richness and freedom found in the margins.Queerness not as a curse but as a calling.The layered intersection of being Black, queer, and spiritual.How to court presence in a world full of distractions.✨ This is one of those conversations that opens hearts, shifts paradigms, and makes the sacred feel just a little more spacious. Take a breath, take your time, and let this one land in your spirit.🔗 Learn more about Rev. Karmen Michael Smith: Website: karmenmichael.com Book: Holy Queer: The Coming Out of Christ Podcast: Heart of the MomentAnd connect with me at www.wil-fullyliving.com and Insta @wilfish99Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Queerly Beloved, I’m joined by the luminous and liberatory Rev. Karmen Michael Smith- a Black queer theologian, cultural strategist, and author of Holy Queer: The Coming Out of Christ. As the creator of Prophetic Intelligence™ and the founder of the inclusive digital faith community Poor Culture, Karmen’s work lives at the sacred intersection of queerness, spirituality, and social transformation. He currently serves as the Director of Community Engagement a...

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