Queer Theology
by Queer Theology / Brian G. Murphy & Shannon T.L. Kearns
The longest running podcast for and by LGBTQ Christians and other queer people of faith and spiritual seeker. Hosted by Fr. Shannon TL Kearns, a transgender Christian priest and Brian G. Murphy, a bisexual polyamorous Jew. and now in its 10th year, the Queer Theology Podcast shares deep insights and practical tools for building a thriving spiritual life on your own terms. Explore the archives for a queer perspective on hundreds of Bible passages as well as dozens of interviews with respected LGBTQ leaders (and a few cis, straight folks too). Join tens of thousands of listeners from around the world for the Bible, every week, queered.
Episodes
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Not a Spirit of Timidity
We return to a familiar passage this week; 2 Timothy 1:6–14. This passage focuses on the reminder that God gives […] The post Not a Spirit of Timidity appeared first on Queer Theology.
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A Faith That Finds Us Where We Are
In this episode, we queer Luke 15:1–10 and Jesus’ parables of the lost sheep and the lost coin. This is […] The post A Faith That Finds Us Where We Are appeared first on Queer Theology.
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From Fear to Hope
There seems to be so much fear out there right now and Fr. Shannon takes this episode to explore the […] The post From Fear to Hope appeared first on Queer Theology.
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Redemption Without Permission
We queer the passage, Galatians 1:11–24 for this week’s episode. Through the lens of redemption, transformation, and trusting your own […] The post Redemption Without Permission appeared first on Queer Theology.
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Reading the Bible Through Queer Eyes Book Launch!
It’s a special episode this week as we celebrate the launch of our brand-new book, “Reading the Bible Through Queer […] The post Reading the Bible Through Queer Eyes Book Launch! appeared first on Queer Theology.
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Economic Justice: Queering Matthew 20: 1-16
This week we queer Matthew 20:1–16, the familiar parable of the laborers in the vineyard, and uncover a lesson that […] The post Economic Justice: Queering Matthew 20: 1-16 appeared first on Queer Theology.
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When Scripture Queers Itself
For this episode, we queer the text from the Wisdom of Solomon. This is a deuterocanonical Jewish text that reflects […] The post When Scripture Queers Itself appeared first on Queer Theology.
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There Are No Insiders and Outsiders: Isaiah 56 and Romans 11
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.
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Queering Ruth: Chosen Family and Belonging
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.
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Stay, Go, or Find Another Way
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.
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a Moving Beyond Affirmative Ministry with Queer Theology: Brent Saccucci Interview of Brian
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.
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The Sin of Sodom & Gomorrah?
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.
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Toward Pride With Rev. Don Abram
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.
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Taking Ownership of Your Faith Life
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.
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Hard Passages
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.
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Bridging the Rivers of Difference with Dr. Catherine Meeks
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.
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Bottoming for Jesus with Michael R. Speciàle
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.
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Holding Boundaries When Your Family Won’t Change
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.
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Conversion Therapy Dropout with Timothy Shraeder Rodriguez
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.
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Reclaiming Ritual
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.
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Laughing Through Religious Trauma with Kevin James Thornton
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.
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Can We Trust Our Experiences With The Divine?
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.
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Prophetic Queer Plays with Jason Tseng
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.
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The Radical Simplicity of Micah 6:1-8
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.
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Can You Fall Out of God’s Favor?
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.
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All Are Gathered In: Isaiah 56:1, 6-8 & Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32
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.
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Everyone Wants a Village… but Nobody Wants to be the Villager
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.
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Finding Eternal Life Now: Mark 10:17-31
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.
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Queer Bible Study: Colossians 1:1–2
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.
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How Easter Inspires Us To Work For The Reconciliation of All Things
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.
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Searching for Divine Approval Through Sex with Jonah Wheeler (@ShowOffJonah)
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.
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When Safety is at Stake: Organizing in a Time of Crisis with Samantha Boucher
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.
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Pleasure is Political
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.
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The Story of Bob: an Interview with Steven C. Law
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.
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When Jesus Came Out – Queering the Transfiguration
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.
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Bible Nerd Starter Pack
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.
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Queering Lent
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.
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Torah as Liberation with Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg
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.
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In The Beginning We Were Good
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.
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After the Arrest: Faith Under Occupation
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.
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Butt Sex, Baptism, and the Divine with Rev. Alba Onofrio
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.
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Lesbian Nuns, Punk Rock, and God with Margot Douaihy
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.
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Reclaiming the Wisdom That Christian Patriarchy Tried to Bury with Angela Herrington
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.
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Building Routines That Actually Serve Us
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.
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Queering the 10 Commandments
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.
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The Lamp the Light the Path, Psalms 119:105-112
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.
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Queering Hanukkah
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.
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Moving Past Terrible 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.
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Preview: Queering Advent
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.
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An Advent Reflection for Uncertain Times
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.
About this show
The longest running podcast for and by LGBTQ Christians and other queer people of faith and spiritual seeker. Hosted by Fr. Shannon TL Kearns, a transgender Christian priest and Brian G. Murphy, a bisexual polyamorous Jew. and now in its 10th year, the Queer Theology Podcast shares deep insights and practical tools for building a thriving spiritual life on your own terms. Explore the archives for a queer perspective on hundreds of Bible passages as well as dozens of interviews with respected LGBTQ leaders (and a few cis, straight folks too). Join tens of thousands of listeners from around the world for the Bible, every week, queered.
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