Almost half its users are Queer: Dateability is a dating app designed for the disabled and chronically ill communities. Individuals with disabilities or chronic illness often encounter problems on dating apps. Alexa and Jacqueline Child have c

29. Gisell, Catalina and our Spanish Story

13 days ago 14m 37s

Gisell Quihuis, the Director of Faculty Development and Diversity at the Stanford University School of Medicine, and I have created a Spanish Version of this podcast called: “La Biblia y La Homosexualidad.” In this episode I also introduce my

28. A Transgender Listener’s Feedback

May 16th, 2024 8m 34s

A transgender listener shares their pre-transition struggles and brings a unique perspective to Matthew 19:12.For more on Matthew 19, and Jesus’s affirming words, see episodes: 6, 7, and 16.Link to various translations of Matthew 19:12: https

27. Am I Sick?

Apr 13th, 2024 14m 13s

Is same sex attraction a mental illness? UCLA Prof. Evelyn Hooker, whose research showed that gay men were just as mentally healthy as straight men. And how one cleverly designed experiment changed the views of many medical professionals and t

26. Living The Good Life

Mar 14th, 2024 10m 4s

This episode challenges conventional messages on well-being and prompts listeners to question what truly contributes to their wellbeing and living “The Good Life.” Podcast produced by: ⁠⁠Elton Sherwin⁠⁠Audio edited and enhanced with: ⁠⁠Descri

25. The Parable of Lost Things

Jan 30th, 2024 31m 19s

Pastor Danielle Parrish explores the profound biblical narrative of lost sheep, coins, and sons, emphasizing God's inclusive love. She challenges traditional interpretations by asserting the equal importance of women in Jesus' teachings, prese

24. America First? A Christmas Letter

Jan 1st, 2024 17m 24s

The podcast reflects on Pastor Steve Reed's Christmas letter, lamenting the changes in white evangelicalism and criticizing its failure to align with Jesus' teachings.Podcast produced by: ⁠⁠Elton Sherwin⁠⁠Audio edited and enhanced with: ⁠⁠Des

23. Conversion Therapy's Dark Reality

Nov 10th, 2023 20m 19s

We discuss the deeply flawed practice of trying to change someone's sexual orientation.Related Episodes:8. Paul, Gay Marriage and Gender Pronouns11. Why Young Christians Are Leaving the Church and Some Are Committing Suicide12. The Problems

22. Queer Before Columbus: Two-Spirit Native Americans

Oct 28th, 2023 11m 52s

The vibrant diversity of gender-fluid and non-binary individuals in Native American cultures; the tragic ban of same-sex marriages by the Navajo Nation Council; and the role of Christian churches in a cultural genocide, which attempted to erase

21. A Trans Christian's Quest for Authenticity

Oct 14th, 2023 27m 18s

Aiden Yang's transformation as he liberates the good troublemaker within, explores the Beatitudes, and finds inspiration from rapper Bad Bunny.Aiden Yang, a Trans-Christian Asian American, describes the many challenges to living true to your a

20. In 1946 the Word "Homosexual" Was Added to The Bible

Sep 26th, 2023 9m 37s

1946 About the movie: 1946 - THE MISTRANSLATION THAT SHIFTED CULTUREThis is a feature documentary that follows the story of tireless researchers who trace the origins of the anti-gay movement among Christians to a grave mistranslation of the

19. Seven Clobber Passages CLOBBERED, DEBUNKED and CRUSHED

Sep 1st, 2023 17m 22s

7 Bible scriptures that are MISUSED to condemn the LGBTQIA+ Community.Janet sets the record straight.In this episode, the second half of Janet Edmonds new leaflet, we look at 7 Bible scriptures that are INCORRECTLY used to condemn sexual mino

18. God Loves YOU - God Loves All of the LGBTQIA+ Community

Aug 23rd, 2023 18m 24s

Using the Bible to condemn all queer people is a MISINTERPRETATION of the original scriptures and the initial purpose of why they were written.In this episode, the first half of Janet Edmonds new leaflet, a look at two AMAZING Bible scriptures

17. Leviticus: Cancelled by God?

Feb 12th, 2023 13m 51s

Did God cancel Leviticus and its archaic and unjust laws?We look at Isaiah 56 and a conservative Bible commentary. The results are surprising.Three Scriptures used in this episode:· Isaiah 56: 4-5 (ESV)· Leviticus 18: 22 (ESV)· Leviticus

16. Some Are Born Gay: Created in God's Image

Dec 15th, 2022 16m 58s

“For, there are some who have been gay from birth, so knit together in their mother's wombs and created in God's image.”This is a modern, amplified translation of Jesus' words from Matthew 19: 11-12 and the topic of this episode.Scripture quo

15. Isaiah’s Great Blessing

Nov 3rd, 2022 16m

We look at the traditional view of Isaiah’s blessing, which is surprisingly affirming of sexual minorities. Join me as we look at the great blessing in Isaiah 56: 4-5.Scripture quoted:· Isaiah 56: 4-5· Matthew 19: 11-12· Galatians 3: 28 (NA

14. Finding Your Perfect Match: What Does Modern Research Say? What Does the Bible Say?

Aug 16th, 2022 30m 38s

Three things can predict successful relationships and marriages - a discussion with Grandma Clair.From The Gottman Institute: https://www.gottman.com/· The Magic Relationship Ratio (used in Podcast) https://youtu.be/Xw9SE315GtA· Four horseme

13. When Is Sex Between Two Unmarried People God Honoring?

Jul 24th, 2022 23m 49s

Are the rules for gay sex different than straight sex?GRANDMA CLAIR’S: SEVEN RULES FOR SAFE SEX:1) If you can become pregnant get a LARC.2) When dating go slowly, start with your hands and wait awhile before you move to oral or intercourse.

12. The Problems with Purity Doctrines

May 16th, 2022 15m 27s

Millions of Christian’s feel guilt or shame about premarital sex. But should they? What do the Gospels and the 10 Commandments actually say about premarital sex?This episode is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MYsj67BTnkYReferences

11. Why Young Christians Are Leaving the Church; and Some Are Committing Suicide

Apr 19th, 2022 18m 34s

21% of Gen Z identifies as LGBT according to a 2022 Gallup Poll. Both parents and churches are failing to keep them safe.Research tells us there are surprisingly large benefits to health and wellbeing associated with church attendance. Unfortu

10. My Journey, Sexual Purity and President Carter on Gay Marriage

Mar 28th, 2022 15m 48s

We review President Carter’s famous remarks affirming gay marriage. I talk about how these podcasts came to be. And we look briefly at what godly gay sex might look like. We conclude with a short rant on sexual purity.References:Religious upb

9. The Baptism of The Ethiopian Eunuch

Mar 20th, 2022 19m 58s

In this famous—but often misinterpreted—story we see God emphasizing that the Gospel message is inclusive and open to all. And that the kingdom of heaven does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender or sexual orientation. From the Book of

8. Paul, Gay Marriage and Gender Pronouns

Mar 5th, 2022 10m 21s

We continue our LGBTQIA+ positive and affirming look at the Bible. In this episode we look at same-sex marriage and gender-neutral pronouns in light of Paul's writings (in Galatians 3.28 and 1 Corinthians 7.8).Having authored three of the infa

7. Did Jesus Say, “Some Are Born Queer?”

Feb 8th, 2022 19m 4s

What did Jesus mean when he said, “Some are born eunuchs? Is this common translation (of Matthew 19.11-12) correct?Homework Assignment from Episode 6Who do you think Jesus is talking about in each of the three types of sexual minorities in Ma

6. What Did Jesus Say About Sexual and Gender Minorities?

Jan 18th, 2022 19m 8s

Today, we look at Jesus own words on the topic of sexual and gender minorities.Who are the three types of sexual minorities Jesus is talking about in Matthew 19: 11-12?1. “Those who have been so FROM BIRTH.”2. “Those who have been made so BY