Pop Culture Catechism

91. Chappell Roan & LGBTQ+ Belonging ft. Anna Carter of Eden Invitation

Chappell Roan's music has exploded into mainstream consciousness, but underneath the anthems about Pink Pony Clubs and late nights in California, there are songs wrestling with longing, identity, and the cost of belonging. For young Catholics navigating questions about sexuality and faith, those songs hit differently. This episode asks a question a lot of people are quietly carrying: can someone with a queer experience truly find a home in the Catholic Church? In this episode, Mike Tenney sits down with Anna Carter, co-founder of Eden Invitation, to explore Chappell Roan's music through the lens of Catholic faith and LGBTQ+ experience, discussing: The stories behind Chappell Roan's biggest songs - What Pink Pony Club, Good Luck Babe, and Naked in Manhattan reveal about longing, identity, and coming of age as a queer woman The wounds of the closet - Why secrecy is spiritually and psychologically damaging, and how the Church can become a place of genuine welcome rather than fear Truth and compassion together - Why Mike believes the Catholic Church's sexual teaching is genuinely beautiful, and why that conviction demands a tone of mercy, not condemnation How Anna navigates attraction as a queer Catholic woman - A candid, personal conversation about desire, prudence, and what it means to live faithfully without denying your experience The unrepeatable person - John Paul II's vision of the human person as a corrective to both secular identity politics and reductive religious stereotypes Building community now - Anna's challenge to listeners: don't wait for someone else to make the Church a safer place for LGBTQ+ people Whether you're a Catholic wrestling with same-sex attraction yourself, a parent or youth minister trying to love the young people in your life better, or someone who's drifted from the Church in part because of how it talks about sexuality, this conversation offers a rare combination of theological honesty and genuine warmth. Anna Carter is the co-founder of Eden Invitation, a Catholic community offering spiritual formation, small groups, retreats, and connection for Catholics with LGBTQ+ experiences who want to live in alignment with Church teaching. Find them at edeninvitation.com [http://edeninvitation.com]. Support the show: www.PopCultureCatechism.com [http://www.PopCultureCatechism.com] Book Mike: www.MikeTenneyMusic.com [http://www.MikeTenneyMusic.com] Listen on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pop-culture-catechism/id1530141366 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pop-culture-catechism/id1530141366] Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4hlSitS9FLX3sYqwr0RsFK [https://open.spotify.com/show/4hlSitS9FLX3sYqwr0RsFK] YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmflGfRsQQxr1ualWPj4SirFdUGmr3XVW&si=-zpxywCtWIUVdkrs [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmflGfRsQQxr1ualWPj4SirFdUGmr3XVW&si=-zpxywCtWIUVdkrsAnna’s] Anna’s [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmflGfRsQQxr1ualWPj4SirFdUGmr3XVW&si=-zpxywCtWIUVdkrsAnna’s] Info https://www.edeninvitation.com/staff-bios/anna-carter [https://www.edeninvitation.com/staff-bios/anna-carter] Mike's Info: www.MikeTenneyMusic.com [http://www.miketenneymusic.com/]

90. K-Pop Demon Hunters: A Jesuit's Guide to Discernment, Desolation, & Divine Love

Andrew’s Info https://thejesuitpost.org/ [https://thejesuitpost.org/author/amilewskisj/] Mike's Info: www.MikeTenneyMusic.com [http://www.miketenneymusic.com/]

89. Coldplay - Masculinity, Mental Health, & the Holy Trinity of Manhood ft. Matt Pana

Matt’s Info: https://msha.ke/mattpana Mike's Info: www.MikeTenneyMusic.com [http://www.miketenneymusic.com/]

88. Morgan Wallen - Sin, Redemption, & Cancel Culture w/ the Culture Project

Morgan Wallen is the biggest thing in country music right now. Missionaries from the Culture Project join us to talk about alcohol, cancel culture, relationships, and more. Note: this episode was recorded in Oct 2023. Episode 86 Show Host: Mike Tenney Show Page: https://www.awakencatholic.org/pop-culture-catechism/morgan-wallen-sin-redemption-and-cancel-culture-w-the-culture-project [https://www.awakencatholic.org/pop-culture-catechism/morgan-wallen-sin-redemption-and-cancel-culture-w-the-culture-project] Culture Project Info: Website: https://thecultureproject.org/ [https://thecultureproject.org/] IG: https://www.instagram.com/cptoledo_/ [https://www.instagram.com/cptoledo_/] https://www.instagram.com/thecultureprojectintl/ [https://www.instagram.com/thecultureprojectintl/] FB: https://www.facebook.com/thecultureprojectintl/ [https://www.facebook.com/thecultureprojectintl/] YT: https://www.youtube.com/thecultureprojectintl/ [https://www.youtube.com/thecultureprojectintl/] Catholic Merch - https://catholicmerch.store [https://catholicmerch.store] Join my Patron Community www.PopCultureCatechism.com [http://www.PopCultureCatechism.com] Listen wherever you find podcasts including: Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pop-culture-catechism/id1530141366 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pop-culture-catechism/id1530141366] Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/4hlSitS9FLX3sYqwr0RsFK?si=IObbssJPTWSwq9Qjn7VFaQ&fbclid=IwAR0aKkevoBgwo2CeJIpdeSnOHrE_h9vuHtKwffmOGHnYYl26XICYjllAzrU [https://open.spotify.com/show/4hlSitS9FLX3sYqwr0RsFK?si=IObbssJPTWSwq9Qjn7VFaQ&fbclid=IwAR0aKkevoBgwo2CeJIpdeSnOHrE_h9vuHtKwffmOGHnYYl26XICYjllAzrU] Bring the AWAKEN MISSION to your parish! https://www.awakencatholic.church/mission [https://www.awakencatholic.church/mission] Episode 85 Show Host: Mike Tenney Show Page: https://www.awakencatholic.org/pop-culture-catechism/queer-catholics-and-the-tortured-poets-department-w-chris-damian [https://www.awakencatholic.org/pop-culture-catechism/queer-catholics-and-the-tortured-poets-department-w-chris-damian] Chris’ Info: Website: https://chrisdamian.substack.com/ [https://chrisdamian.substack.com/] IG: https://www.instagram.com/cdamianwrites [https://www.instagram.com/cdamianwrites] Tw: https://twitter.com/cdamianwrites [https://twitter.com/cdamianwrites] Catholic Merch - https://catholicmerch.store [https://catholicmerch.store] Join my Patron Community www.PopCultureCatechism.com [http://www.PopCultureCatechism.com] Listen wherever you find podcasts including: Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pop-culture-catechism/id1530141366 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pop-culture-catechism/id1530141366] Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/4hlSitS9FLX3sYqwr0RsFK?si=IObbssJPTWSwq9Qjn7VFaQ&fbclid=IwAR0aKkevoBgwo2CeJIpdeSnOHrE_h9vuHtKwffmOGHnYYl26XICYjllAzrU [https://open.spotify.com/show/4hlSitS9FLX3sYqwr0RsFK?si=IObbssJPTWSwq9Qjn7VFaQ&fbclid=IwAR0aKkevoBgwo2CeJIpdeSnOHrE_h9vuHtKwffmOGHnYYl26XICYjllAzrU] Bring the AWAKEN MISSION to your parish! https://www.awakencatholic.church/mission [https://www.awakencatholic.church/mission]

87. Ben Rector & Cody Fry: Leaps of Faith w/ Rachel Wong

Two of the world’s best singer songwriters, Cody Fry & Ben Rector are both devoted Christians but they don’t make “Christian music.” Rachel Wong (formerly of the Feminine Genius Pod) joins us to talk all about their music and the adventure of trying to follow God’s will.  Ethan Nagy (our producer) joins in the fun as well. Episode 87 Show Host: Mike Tenney Show Rachel’s Info: Website: https://rachelwong.substack.com [https://rachelwong.substack.com]  [https://rachelwong.substack.com/] IG:  [https://rachelwong.substack.com/]https://instagram.com/rchlcwng [https://instagram.com/rchlcwng]  [https://rachelwong.substack.com/] https://instagram.com/femgeniuispod [https://instagram.com/femgeniuispod]   [https://rachelwong.substack.com/] Catholic [https://rachelwong.substack.com/] Merc [https://instagram.com/femgeniuispod]h [https://instagram.com/rchlcwng]- https://catholicmerch.store J [https://rachelwong.substack.com/]oin m [https://instagram.com/femgeniuispod]y P [https://instagram.com/rchlcwng]atron Community www.PopCultureC [https://rachelwong.substack.com/]at [http://www.PopCultureCatechism.com]ech [https://instagram.com/femgeniuispod]ism.com Listen wherever you fi [https://instagram.com/rchlcwng]nd [https://instagram.com/femgeniuispod] podcasts including: Apple Podcasts htt [https://instagram.com/femgeniuispod]ps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pop-culture-catechism/id1530141366 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pop-culture-catechism/id1530141366] Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/4hlSitS9FLX3sYqwr0RsFK?si=IObbssJPTWSwq9Qjn7VFaQ&fbclid=IwAR0aKkevoBgwo2CeJIpdeSnOHrE_h9vuHtKwffmOGHnYYl26XICYjllAzrU [https://open.spotify.com/show/4hlSitS9FLX3sYqwr0RsFK?si=IObbssJPTWSwq9Qjn7VFaQ&fbclid=IwAR0aKkevoBgwo2CeJIpdeSnOHrE_h9vuHtKwffmOGHnYYl26XICYjllAzrU] Bring the AWAKEN MISSION to your parish! https://www.awakencatholic.church/mission [https://www.awakencatholic.church/mission] Episode 85 Show Host: Mike Tenney Show Page: https://www.awakencatholic.org/pop-culture-catechism/queer-catholics-and-the-tortured-poets-department-w-chris-damian [https://www.awakencatholic.org/pop-culture-catechism/queer-catholics-and-the-tortured-poets-department-w-chris-damian] Chris’ Info: Website: https://chrisdamian.substack.com/ [https://chrisdamian.substack.com/] IG: https://www.instagram.com/cdamianwrites [https://www.instagram.com/cdamianwrites] Tw: https://twitter.com/cdamianwrites [https://twitter.com/cdamianwrites] Catholic Merch - https://catholicmerch.store [https://catholicmerch.store] Join my Patron Community www.PopCultureCatechism.com [http://www.PopCultureCatechism.com] Listen wherever you find podcasts including: Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pop-culture-catechism/id1530141366 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pop-culture-catechism/id1530141366] Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/4hlSitS9FLX3sYqwr0RsFK?si=IObbssJPTWSwq9Qjn7VFaQ&fbclid=IwAR0aKkevoBgwo2CeJIpdeSnOHrE_h9vuHtKwffmOGHnYYl26XICYjllAzrU [https://open.spotify.com/show/4hlSitS9FLX3sYqwr0RsFK?si=IObbssJPTWSwq9Qjn7VFaQ&fbclid=IwAR0aKkevoBgwo2CeJIpdeSnOHrE_h9vuHtKwffmOGHnYYl26XICYjllAzrU] Bring the AWAKEN MISSION to your parish! https://www.awakencatholic.church/mission [https://www.awakencatholic.church/mission]