Inclusivity & Heresy

Trans Biblical & Heresy

Our guest today is the Rev. Dr. Katy Valentine. Christian metaphysical intuitive. New Testament scholar who studies the intersections of slavery, gender, and sexuality in the Bible. She is one of the editors of Trans Biblical - New Approaches to Interpretation and Embodiment in Scripture – some would call heretical. You can find out more about Katy on her website: https://katyvalentine.com/ You’ll hear the word “transgenderism” on the podcast, but the preferred term these days is simply “transgender” or “trans” — you can find out more about why here: https://glaad.org/term-to-avoid-transgenderism/?no_redirect=true. If you’ve caught yourself saying “transgenderism” no worries, you have the chance to fix that now. Here is another quick FAQ sheet for you! https://heyimtrans.com/cheat-sheet/

All Roads & Heresy

Special guest Akin Odulate shares his Bahai faith with William and Sheryl

Jesus, DEI and Heresy

Our guest is the Rev. Sandhya Jha. Sandhya provides anti-oppression, cultural humility, and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion consulting and coaching for companies, higher education institutions, non-profits, and faith organizations. They share their faith journey and how it shows up in their lived experience. Find out more about Sandhya on their website: sandhyajha.com or substack: sandhyajha.substack.com. We also had a fun conversation about Genesis 1 and the doctrine of the trinity.

A Third Way & Heresy

Our guest is Allen Foster who shares his journey through many churches unwilling to compromise his identity as a gay man. Sheryl and William discuss John 13:1-17, 31b-35

A Thin Space and Heresy

Our guest today is Emily Conway. She is a spiritual director/companion. as well as a host and facilitator of contemplative practices, workshops, and retreats. She is also a mother, partner, gardener, and maker. She is a writer A Thin Space, also video journal and live podcast Theshhhold. Her website is emilyconway.org William and Sheryl and Emily discuss the scripture from John 14::1-14