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Questioning the Bible’s stance on same-sex attraction or premarital sex? This podcast series debunks the myths propagated by conservative churches.
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64. Why Did God Create Queer People? (opens the original)
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What if human diversity wasn't an accident, but a deliberate part of divine design? In ancient times, anyone unable to produce biological heirs was dismissed as a "dry tree"—a spiritual and relational dead end. But when we look closely at scripture through an affirming lens, a very different picture emerges. In this episode, we tackle the big question: Why did God intentionally create queer and gender-diverse people? Join us as we unpack key theological frameworks that challenge traditional bina
63. Sodom Misused to Condemn the Queer Community (3 min.) (opens the original)
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The most famous "clobber verse" in history doesn't say what many churches claim. For centuries, Genesis 19 has been weaponized as a primary text to condemn same-sex relationships and the LGBTQ+ community. But when you sit down and look strictly at the literal Hebrew text, a clear contradiction emerges between what the story actually says and how it’s used today. In this 3-minute episode of The Queer Christian , we break down: The Demographic Proof: Why an entire city's male population—teenagers,
62. STIs and Cancer (opens the original)
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Can a common Sexually Transmitted Infection (STIs or STDs) lead to cancer? 🦠 Whether you are gay or straight, in this eye-opening deep dive, we’re breaking down the shocking statistic that 13% of global cancers—about 1 in 8 cases—are actually linked to preventable bacterial and viral infections. From the widespread realities of HPV (and its surprising connection to heart health) to the differing ways Hepatitis B and C target the liver, we look at the science of how these infections operate. More
61. The Queer Eunuch (opens the original)
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Pastor Erina kicks off Pride Month by queering the story of the Ethiopian eunuch, and affirming God's radical welcome for those who disrupt binaries and social conventions. How might we continue to hold onto the radical legacy of queer, trans, and nonbinary ancestors who sought God even when it seemed impossible? Sermon audio from Bethel Community, a PC(USA) church in San Leandro, CA. For more, visit www.bethel-community.org
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