Queer Theology

We queer two powerful biblical texts—Isaiah 56 and Romans 11—to explore who gets to belong, what salvation means, and what […] The post There Are No Insiders and Outsiders: Isaiah 56 and Romans 11 appeared first on Queer Theology.

In this episode, we look at Ruth 1:1–18 and the powerful, often-overlooked queerness of Ruth and Naomi’s relationship. Rather than […] The post Queering Ruth: Chosen Family and Belonging appeared first on Queer Theology.

In this episode, we tackle the complicated question of when to stay, when to take a break, and when to […] The post Stay, Go, or Find Another Way appeared first on Queer Theology.

Brian was recently interviewed by Brent Saccucci (@brentsaccucci) from the University of Lethbridge to talk about Queer Theology and how […] The post a Moving Beyond Affirmative Ministry with Queer Theology: Brent Saccucci Interview of Brian appeared first on Queer Theology.

Because we’re the QueerTheology Podcast, of course we’re going to dive into Isaiah 1:10–18. This is a familiar and powerful […] The post The Sin of Sodom & Gomorrah? appeared first on Queer Theology.

This episode features a powerful conversation between Rev. Don Abram and Brian on reimagining care as an abundant resource rather […] The post Toward Pride With Rev. Don Abram appeared first on Queer Theology.

In this episode, Fr. Shannon reflects on growing up in a high-control evangelical religion where every aspect of faith and […] The post Taking Ownership of Your Faith Life appeared first on Queer Theology.

What do you do when you come across difficult passages in the Bible? In this episode, Fr. Shannon explores how […] The post Hard Passages appeared first on Queer Theology.

Fr. Shannon is joined by author Catherine Meeks on the pod this week to talk about self-interrogation, discernment, and what […] The post Bridging the Rivers of Difference with Dr. Catherine Meeks appeared first on Queer Theology.

Brian is joined by his longtime friend, Michael R. Speciàle (@speciale.mr) on this pod this week for an interview that […] The post Bottoming for Jesus with Michael R. Speciàle appeared first on Queer Theology.

In this episode, Fr. Shannon reflects on the grief and complexity of navigating a strained relationship with family after coming […] The post Holding Boundaries When Your Family Won’t Change appeared first on Queer Theology.

Timothy Schraeder Rodriguez (@timothy.s.rodriguez) joins Brian on pod this week to discuss his debut memoir, “Conversion Therapy Dropout,”  and his […] The post Conversion Therapy Dropout with Timothy Shraeder Rodriguez appeared first on Queer Theology.

In this episode, Fr. Shannon reflects on how we can reconnect with spiritual practices after being hurt by faith communities […] The post Reclaiming Ritual appeared first on Queer Theology.

We’re so excited to welcome comedian, author, and internet storyteller Kevin James Thornton (@kevinjamesthornton) to the Podcast this week to […] The post Laughing Through Religious Trauma with Kevin James Thornton appeared first on Queer Theology.

On this week’s episode, Fr. Shannon responds to listener questions that touch on some of the core themes of his […] The post Can We Trust Our Experiences With The Divine? appeared first on Queer Theology.

Brian is joined by long-time friend, Jason Tseng (they/them), @queeriously on the pod this week for a joyful and inspiring […] The post Prophetic Queer Plays with Jason Tseng appeared first on Queer Theology.

This week we queer one of our favorite passages, Micah 6:1–8, and explore one of the Bible’s clearest calls to […] The post The Radical Simplicity of Micah 6:1-8 appeared first on Queer Theology.

In this episode, Father Shannon shares a deeply personal and recent story about being denied Communion by a Catholic priest […] The post Can You Fall Out of God’s Favor? appeared first on Queer Theology.

We queer two chapters in this week’s episode and explore God’s expansive vision of belonging and justice that is the […] The post All Are Gathered In: Isaiah 56:1, 6-8 & Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32 appeared first on Queer Theology.

In this episode, we explore the idea that everyone needs a village or that everyone wants to build community. The […] The post Everyone Wants a Village… but Nobody Wants to be the Villager appeared first on Queer Theology.

In this week’s episode we queer Mark 10:17–31 and look at some of Jesus’ most challenging teachings. The ones that […] The post Finding Eternal Life Now: Mark 10:17-31 appeared first on Queer Theology.

Fr. Shannon brings us this week’s episode and it is the first in a series on the books of Colossians. […] The post Queer Bible Study: Colossians 1:1–2 appeared first on Queer Theology.

It’s Easter Sunday, so we dive into the messy, complicated, and deeply meaningful questions surrounding resurrection, belief, and what it […] The post How Easter Inspires Us To Work For The Reconciliation of All Things appeared first on Queer Theology.

Brian shares part of his interview with Jonah Wheeler on the podcast this week. Together they explore the complex intersections […] The post Searching for Divine Approval Through Sex with Jonah Wheeler (@ShowOffJonah) appeared first on Queer Theology.

This week, Fr. Shannon sits down with Samantha Boucher, (@sceboucher) a trans activist and political organizer with deep roots in […] The post When Safety is at Stake: Organizing in a Time of Crisis with Samantha Boucher appeared first on Queer Theology.

In this episode, Brian explores a provocative idea: what if your orgasms were a form of activism? In a world […] The post Pleasure is Political appeared first on Queer Theology.

For this episode, Fr. Shannon talks with author Steven C. Law to explore the life and legacy of Rev. Robert […] The post The Story of Bob: an Interview with Steven C. Law appeared first on Queer Theology.

In this episode, we answer a listener question and then queer Matthew 17:1–9 for the second Sunday in Lent. The […] The post When Jesus Came Out – Queering the Transfiguration appeared first on Queer Theology.

In this solo episode, Fr. Shannon is sharing his curated list of favorite books about theology, prayer, memoir, the Bible, […] The post Bible Nerd Starter Pack appeared first on Queer Theology.

A guided audio experience for this time of reflection and renewal as we work toward collective liberation. Signup at queertheology.com/lent The post Queering Lent appeared first on Queer Theology.

In an inspiring episode, Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg (@rabbidanyaruttenberg) returns to the podcast to explore what it means to treat our […] The post Torah as Liberation with Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg appeared first on Queer Theology.

We’re going back to the beginning for this episode as we dive into Genesis 1–3 to unpack how dominant Christian […] The post In The Beginning We Were Good appeared first on Queer Theology.

In this episode, we return to our roots and queer the passage, Matthew 4:12–23 by exploring Jesus’s turn toward public […] The post After the Arrest: Faith Under Occupation appeared first on Queer Theology.

In this episode, Brian is joined by the inimitable Reverend Sex @reverand_sex (Alba Onofrio), executive director of Soulforce (@souforceorg), for […] The post Butt Sex, Baptism, and the Divine with Rev. Alba Onofrio appeared first on Queer Theology.

Fr. Shannon is joined this week by author Margot Douaihy (@NeonMargot), and this is very exciting for him since he […] The post Lesbian Nuns, Punk Rock, and God with Margot Douaihy appeared first on Queer Theology.

We’re excited to welcome @angelajherrington back to the podcast to talk about her new book and overcoming Christian patriarchy. For […] The post Reclaiming the Wisdom That Christian Patriarchy Tried to Bury with Angela Herrington appeared first on Queer Theology.

It’s a New Year 🎉and in this first episode of 2026, we reflect on highlights from 2025. From book releases […] The post Building Routines That Actually Serve Us appeared first on Queer Theology.

In this episode, we respond to a listener question about how to challenge harmful uses of the Hebrew Scriptures without […] The post Queering the 10 Commandments appeared first on Queer Theology.

This week, we respond to a thoughtful listener question from Tumblr about whether progressive Christians can understand the Bible as […] The post The Lamp the Light the Path, Psalms 119:105-112 appeared first on Queer Theology.

As we come to the beginning of Hanukkah, Brian invites us to reimagine the Festival of Lights as a celebration […] The post Queering Hanukkah  appeared first on Queer Theology.

In this episode, we dig into why leaving harmful churches isn’t enough, you also have to unlearn the bad theology […] The post Moving Past Terrible Theology appeared first on Queer Theology.

Queering Advent is a guided audio experience for this time of waiting, dreaming, and preparing as we hope for and […] The post Preview: Queering Advent appeared first on Queer Theology.

Father Shannon kicks off the Advent season with a solo episode where he reflects on the meaning of Advent as […] The post An Advent Reflection for Uncertain Times appeared first on Queer Theology.

This episode dives into Matthew Chapters 14-16 and the rich political, communal, and spiritual tensions woven throughout. We unpack the […] The post Called to Treason, Matthew Chapters 14-16 appeared first on Queer Theology.

We’re diving into one of their most asked-about topics: sex, relationships, and faith. Building on years of listener questions like, […] The post Still Scared About Sex and the Bible? appeared first on Queer Theology.

In this episode, Fr. Shannon talks with the Rev. Dr. Justin Sabia-Tanis. He is an assistant professor and director of […] The post Gender is a Calling with Justin Sabia Tanis appeared first on Queer Theology.

For this episode, we’re diving into the Gospel of Mark. We unpack why Mark was likely the first Gospel written, […] The post The First Gospel appeared first on Queer Theology.

We had the pleasure of speaking with activist and author, Edafe Okporo. Edafe was born in Warri, Nigeria. He migrated […] The post Angelic Troublemakers: Edafe Okporo appeared first on Queer Theology.

For this interview, we are excited to talk with Millie, more well known as Milli Not So Vanilli on social […] The post Celebrating Jewish Empowerment and Teaching the Masses with Milli Not So Vanilli appeared first on Queer Theology.

We’re revisiting our interview episode with the remarkable Dr. Christena Cleveland. Dr. Cleveland is an author, activist and a founder […] The post God is a Black Woman with Dr. Christena Cleveland appeared first on Queer Theology.