Religion & Spirituality Episodes

Dec. 3, 2024

131. Ringing in Controversy: The Salvation Army's Complicated Relationship with the LGBTQ+ Community

Since 1865, the Salvation Army has provided social services, such as shelter, food, and rehabilitation programs, to people in need. While known for its goodwill and iconic holiday red kettle campaign, the organization has fac...

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Oct. 24, 2023

79. Queer Mysticism: Gay Men & Spirituality

Many gay men find solace and empowerment in spiritual practices like tarot, crystals, astrology, and witchcraft, as they offer a means of self-discovery and affirmation. Unlike modern organized religion, these ancient traditi...

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Oct. 3, 2023

76. Finally Free (with Seth Showalter)

Conversion therapy is a discredited and harmful practice that attempts to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity, often using psychological or religious methods, which can lead to severe emotional distress, t...

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June 20, 2023

62. Let Go of Your Religious Trauma (with Eric Feltes)

Many gay men were taught that religion and sexuality are at odds with one another; either you're too gay to be religious, or you're too religious to be gay. As a result, we may have experienced religious trauma, leaving us fe...

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