The Church Closet
by Spencer Baker
An intimate discussion between friends about what it means to be a Christian - when you also happen to be gay. We hope to give advice and encouragement to LGBT+ people who are holding onto their faith, and to help start conversations within the church as a whole.
Episodes
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S2E5- Theology of Sexuality Pt. 1
Part 1 of our discussion on what the Bible really has to say about sexuality - from the ground up. We discuss how to find context for Biblical passages, the significance of marriage, the power of symbols, and some key passages about sexuality. More to come next time!
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S2E4: What terminology should we know?
Welcome back to the church closet. In this episode, the boys describe commonly misunderstood terminology related to same-sex attraction and gender identity. Questions or comments? email us at [email protected].
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S2E3: Does counseling help you?
Welcome back to the church closet! In this episode, we discuss the benefits of counseling, the relative merits of biblical counseling vs. secular counseling, good and bad reasons not to go to counseling, and a lot more. email us at [email protected].
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S2E2: How do you establish physical and emotional boundaries with people of the same gender?
Welcome back to the church closet! This episode tackles boundaries, and how to set them up with people of the same gender. What works, what doesn't, and what depends. Want to get in touch with us? email us at [email protected].
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S2E1: What happened while you were growing up that shaped your sexuality?
Welcome back to the Church Closet! This is the first episode of season 2, and we have a full slate of exciting topics to delve into. This week, the guy discuss the events, thoughts, and relationships that may have affected the development of their sexuality. get in touch with us at...
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Episode 21: What does Pride mean to you personally?
Welcome back to the Church Closet! In this episode, the boys discuss their personal feelings and hot takes around pride. Along the way, they discuss tolerance, identity, and how the church has changed over the years. Questions or comments? email us at [email protected].
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Episode 20: History of Pride Month
Welcome back to the church closet. In this episode, we break down some of the history of pride: from demonstrations, to marches, to flags, the landscape of gay rights in America has changed drastically over the years. In our next episode, we'll discuss our reactions to pride culture: but to set…
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Episode 19 - How should Christians consume media?
Welcome back to the church closet. in this episode, We tackle the question of how to consume media in a way that honors God, and how being same-sex attracted relates to that. Note that a lot of this episode is a discussion of pornography, so it may not be appropriate for all listeners. Email us…
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Episode 18 - How should we think about gay stereotypes and media?
Welcome back to the church closet. On this episode, Charlie and Spencer discuss a grab bag of related topics. How should we deal with the stereotypes that exist for gay people? What is the role of the media in perpetuating stereotypes? Will Hollywood turn my kids gay? We discuss all these and…
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Episode 17 - What does it mean to be a disciple?
Welcome back to the church closet. In this episode, Charlie and Spencer discuss how to be a disciple of Christ. It's one thing to believe in Jesus: it's another thing to grow in your faith. Charlie and Spencer highlight the importance of Bible reading, prayer, and being a part of a Christian...
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Episode 16 - What do we do with cure stories?
Welcome back to the church closet. In this episode, Charlie and Spencer explore a really tricky topic: what do Christians do with stories of the miraculous disappearance of same-sex attraction? What about stories of miracles in general? Faith is difficult, especially when the Bible teaches us to...
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Episode 15 - How would you describe masculinity?
Welcome back to the church closet! On this episode, we discuss masculinity. How is biblical masculinity related to cultural masculinity? What parts of the masculine idea do we identify with, and how does same-sex attraction change that? Questions? email us at [email protected]. Follow our...
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Episode 14 - How do you deal with dating?
Joseph's back, with big news! In this episode, we discuss the complexities of getting into relationships for those with same-sex attraction. email us at [email protected]. Follow us on Instagram @thechurchclosetpod.
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Episode 13 - How do you deal with singleness?
Welcome back to the church closet! In this episode, Charlie and Spencer discuss how to be single - gracefully. Topics include how to pick a good living arrangement, how singleness shouldn't be loneliness, and how to stand firm in your commitments. Get in touch with us at…
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Episode 12 - What do we believe?
Welcome back to the Church Closet! This week, Charlie and Spencer discuss the gospel. We talk about how conversations about sexuality fit into a larger picture of Christianity, and how that larger picture is really what's important. If ideas about attraction, or opposition to someone else's...
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Episode 11 - What do you want?
What do you want, and how is it shaped by your sexuality? Charlie, Joseph, and Spencer break down their goals and directions in life through the lens of their sexualities. What if you're same-sex attracted, but really want kids? How do you make decisions in life while married? What can I do when…
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Episode 10 - Coming Out-stravaganza, Part 2
This week, Charlie and Joseph keep sharing stories of their coming out experiences. Along the way, there's jokes, insights, and advice for coming out to bosses, teachers, and ministry partners.
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Episode 9 - Coming Out-stravaganza, Part 1
Come one, come all to our first ever coming out-stravaganza. In this week's episode, Charlie and Joseph share their best and worst coming out stories, and Spencer does his best not to interrupt with dumb jokes. our email is [email protected]. follow us on Instagram @thechurchclosetpod.
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Episode 8 - How does same-sex attraction affect your relationship with your family?
How does same-sex attraction influence your relationship with your family? In this week's episode, we discuss the often-awkward feelings that accompany coming out to family, managing relationships with parents and siblings, and deciding who in your family to listen to. Questions? Comments? Email…
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Episode 7 - How does same-sex attraction affect your relationships with the same sex?
In this episode, Charlie, Joseph, & Spencer explore how their sexualities influence their relationships with the same sex. If you have questions, comments, or need someone to talk to, email us at [email protected].
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Episode 6 - A conversation about suicide
We're setting aside our usual question format this week to address a particular difficult topic that affects those in the closet: suicide & suicidal thoughts. The shame felt by those struggling with same-sex attraction in the church too often leads to self-destructive thoughts and actions. Joseph...
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Episode 5: How does same-sex attraction affect your relationships with the opposite sex?
Welcome to the church closet! in this podcast, we explore what it's like to be same-sex attracted in the church. On today's episode, we discuss the differences in how our attractions shape our relationships with the opposite gender. Questions? Comments? Suggestions for future episodes? we'd love…
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Episode 4: Do you expect your sexuality to change?
Welcome to the church closet! In this podcast, we explore what it's like to be same-sex attracted in the church. In today's episode, we discuss whether or not we think our sexualities will change over time, and if we want them to. If you have questions, comments, or need someone to talk to, email...
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Episode 3: How did you discover your sexuality?
Welcome to the church closet! in this podcast, we explore what it's like to be same-sex attracted in the church. In today's episode, we talk about how each of us came to terms with our own sexuality, and what signs were present before puberty. Plus, some tips for parents and friends if someone…
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Episode 2: Why are we doing this?
Welcome to the church closet! in this podcast, we explore what it's like to be same-sex attracted in the church. In today's episode, we talk about why these conversations are important, and what we want listeners to get out of our little talks. I you've got questions, stories, comments, or just...
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Episode 1: How do you identify your sexuality, and why?
Welcome to The Church Closet! In this podcast, we explore what it's like to be same-sex attracted in the church. In today's episode, Charlie, Joseph and Spencer discuss what kind of labels they use for their sexuality. If you've got questions, stories, comments, or just need someone to talk to,...
About this show
An intimate discussion between friends about what it means to be a Christian - when you also happen to be gay. We hope to give advice and encouragement to LGBT+ people who are holding onto their faith, and to help start conversations within the church as a whole.
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Spencer Baker
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