Queer Elders Pt 1: Jennifer Knapp

Hey, Hi, Hello, Friend. So today my guest is none other than Jennifer Knapp. Jennifer is a Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, author, speaker, and advocate, known for her musical talents and commitment to social causes. With a rich history spanning over two decades, Jennifer has left an indelible mark on the music industry. In addition to her musical endeavors, Jennifer is a trailblazer in advocacy, notably becoming the first major artist in the Christian music realm to openly discuss LGBTQ+ identity. This courageous stance sparked national dialogue and led to appearances on influential platforms like Larry King Live and the TEDx stage. In 2012, she founded the non-profit organization Inside Out Faith, dedicated to advocating for LGBTQ+ rights within faith communities. In this first half of the conversation, we talk about how Jennifer has seen “queer” being reclaimed, how things that are modeled for us now were hard fought for, and how there are certain things that we give ourselves that no one will ever be able to take away from us. This conversation was so deep and so heartfelt that we had to split it in 2. So come back next week for the conclusion. I really hope you enjoy listening to this conversation as much as I had having it. You can find all information about Jennifer, and where to follow her, on her website: jenniferknapp.com The book that Jennifer mentions is “Reaching Out” by Henri Nouwen. You can follow the podcast on Instagram: @_queer.consciousness You can follow Host Kit on Instagram and TikTok: @sargent.saysYou can follow Producer Jess on Instagram: @jessgracegarcia If you would like to be on the podcast, or have any topics that you’d like us to discuss, send us an email. We’re taking on new coaching clients, so if you want to work with me or Jess, or are interested in learning how to work with me or Jess, send us an email and we would love to jump on a free coaching call with you to see if we'd be a good fit. All emails can be sent to: [email protected].