How are trans people like Shiva, Joseph, and Joan of Arc?

Instead of an interview, this episode dives into faith history to present three stories that may resonate with trans and nonbinary people today. I draw from others' research to share accounts of: the divine manifestation Shiva from Hindu scriptures (as well as some of his devotees across time); Judaism's Joseph of Genesis; and the Catholic Saint Joan of Arc. Each of these figures (or their followers) breaks out of the gender roles assigned to them, sometimes facing condemnation for doing so - and yet they share their gifts in ways that bring healing and transformation to themselves and to others. Content warning: descriptions of anti-trans ideologies and violence.  Talking Points: - (0:00 - 3:33) Housekeeping, introducing the episode themes - (3:34 - 11:06) Shiva - the ultimate binary breaker - (11:07 - 13:46) Hijras - a "third gender" community of India that will not be erased - (13:47 - 22:44) Joseph of Genesis - from family violence to the gratitude of whole nations - (22:45 - 29:21) Saint Joan of Arc - called by God to wear men's attire, adored by peasants - 29:22 - end) Wrapping up Resources Used: - The Man Who Was a Woman: And Other Queer Tales from Hindu Lore by Devdutt Pattanaik - sapiens.org/body/hijra-india-third-gender/ - article by Ina Goel - keshetonline.org/resources/baal-hachalomot-keepers-of-the-dreams-parashat-vayeshev/ - article by Karen Lee Erlichman - myjewishlearning.com/keshet/joseph-liberation-of-a-soul/ - article by Mijael Vera - keshetonline.org/resources/we-are-family-parashat-vayigash/ - article by Jase Schwartz - Transgender Warriors by Leslie Feinberg - qspirit.net/joan-of-arc-cross-dressing-lgbtq/ - article by Kittredge Cherry - blessedarethebinarybreakers.com/1400-1799