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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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Economic Justice: Queering Matthew 20: 1-16

2026/09/20

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.

When Scripture Queers Itself

2026/09/13

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.

There Are No Insiders and Outsiders: Isaiah 56 and Romans 11

2026/09/06

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.

Queering Ruth: Chosen Family and Belonging

2026/08/30

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.

Stay, Go, or Find Another Way

2026/08/23

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.

a Moving Beyond Affirmative Ministry with Queer Theology: Brent Saccucci Interview of Brian

2026/08/16

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.

The Sin of Sodom & Gomorrah?

2026/08/09

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.

Toward Pride With Rev. Don Abram

2026/08/02

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.

Taking Ownership of Your Faith Life

2026/07/26

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.

Hard Passages

2026/07/19

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.

Bridging the Rivers of Difference with Dr. Catherine Meeks

2026/07/12

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.

Bottoming for Jesus with Michael R. Speciàle

2026/07/05

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.

Holding Boundaries When Your Family Won’t Change

2026/06/28

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.

Conversion Therapy Dropout with Timothy Shraeder Rodriguez

2026/06/21

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.

Reclaiming Ritual

2026/06/14

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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Fløra_the_Wølfe 2025/12/07

Amazing faithful podcast for a variety of faiths

I’m a queer catholic teen that has always been in very queerphobic, religious communities. I find my group within it but it’s hard. This podcast has h...

★★☆☆☆

Literroy 2025/08/15

Good in concept

I wanted to love this podcast so much. The idea is great and when I found it, I thought this was exactly what I needed as someone trying to figure out...

★★★★★

AwardsAddict 2025/06/15

Listen every week

Love the insights from this podcast!

★★★★★

wwboy1 2024/06/23

A Lovely Worthwhile Program

For queer people of faith, life can be super alienating. These guys have done a brilliant job to help us find space to exist on the planet. We are lov...

★☆☆☆☆

Stevie719 2024/05/13

Hmmm…What can I say?

I think there are better queer Christian podcasts and resources out there, however, I would be remiss in denying how much these two men have contribut...

★☆☆☆☆

Coconut Rush 2023/12/12

This is an abomination

I’m beyond disgusted that my Catholic Church promoted this podcast. The LGBTQ community is an abomination and there should be no place for gay theolog...

★★★★★

Neecygrace 2023/01/19

Follow your Calling

As a newly out Christian that is in the midst of a discernment this was the first episode o listened to. Am I glad i was made aware of y’all and am cu...

★★★★★

PMRR7 2023/01/19

Amazing Podcast

I discovered this podcast a while ago while coming to terms with my identities and faith. Brian and Fr. Kearns along with some of there guests have pu...

★★★★★

Queer Christian 2023/01/19

Great resource for faith and sexuality

An excellent podcast for those interested in integrating their Christian faith with their sexuality or gender. Wish it had been around when I was real...

★☆☆☆☆

aria.magd 2022/12/07

Unbiblical

The Bible says multiple times that man and a man and a woman and a woman is an abomination and a sin in Gods eyes. To make this okay as well as lettin...

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