EPISODE · Aug 11, 2020 · 36 MIN
Leigh Finke is Queerfully and Wonderfully Made
from Queerology: A Podcast on Belief and Being · host Matthias Roberts
Leigh Finke is a writer, producer, and editor from St. Paul, Minnesota. Her work focuses on religion and culture and how both intersect with the lives of queer people.She has two new books releasing August 25 titled, Queerfully and Wonderfully Made: A Guide for LGBTQ+ Christian Teens and Welcoming and Affirming: A Guide to Supporting and Working with LGBTQ+ Christian Youth.These books are some of the best and most comprehensive resources I've ever seen for LGBTQ+ teens and people of all ages.Topics Discussed:Christianity as a negative closeting toolGender conceptsLeigh's paradigm shiftQueerfully and Wonderfully Made: Your identity is real, valid, and valuableFocusing on spirituality instead. of maintaining faith for othersHarmful and toxic religion changing to affirmation and supportDoing what’s best for you; coming out is not a necessity Links and Resources:Leigh Finke’s WebsiteLeigh Finke on TwitterLeigh Finke on Facebook Queerfully and Wonderfully Made: A Guide for LGBTQ+ Christian Teens Welcoming and Affirming: A Guide to Supporting and Working with LGBTQ+ Christian Youth Orlando Shooting at Pulse NightclubNational Study of Youth and Religion, Wave 3 (2007-2008)Queerology Podcast on InstagramQueerology Podcast on TwitterBeyond Shame by Matthias RobertsBeyond Shame Healing Day Hosted by Matthias RobertsMatthias Roberts on PatreonAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Leigh Finke is a writer, producer, and editor from St. Paul, Minnesota. Her work focuses on religion and culture and how both intersect with the lives of queer people. She has two new books releasing August 25 titled, Queerfully and Wonderfully Made: A Guide for LGBTQ+ Christian Teens and Welcoming and Affirming: A Guide to Supporting and Working with LGBTQ+ Christian Youth. These books are some of the best and most comprehensive resources I've ever seen for LGBTQ+ teens and people of all ages. Topics Discussed: Christianity as a negative closeting tool Gender concepts Leigh's paradigm shift Queerfully and Wonderfully Made: Your identity is real, valid, and valuable Focusing on spirituality instead. of maintaining faith for others Harmful and toxic religion changing to affirmation and support Doing what’s best for you; coming out is not a necessity Links and Resources: Leigh Finke’s Website Leigh Finke on Twitter Leigh Finke on Facebook Queerfully and Wonderfully Made: A Guide for LGBTQ+ Christian Teens Welcoming and Affirming: A Guide to Supporting and Working with LGBTQ+ Christian Youth Orlando Shooting at Pulse Nightclub National Study of Youth and Religion, Wave 3 (2007-2008) Queerology Podcast on Instagram Queerology Podcast on Twitter Beyond Shame by Matthias Roberts Beyond Shame Healing Day Hosted by Matthias Roberts Matthias Roberts on Patreon Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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