Being Queer, Asian, #progressiveChristian, and Enneagram 4 w/ Joy Portinga

Coming Out at Conservative Christian College w/ Riley Wilson

On this week's episode, Riley talks about his spiritual journey, as well as his coming out story. Specifically, we talk about what it's like to come out as gay while attending a conservative Christian college. As the enneagram 4s we are, we have a candid conversation about dating, sex, and love.  Follow the podcast on instagram: @atimeforeverythingpod Support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/deana-velandra/support

A Week Away- an analysis of Netflix's original Christian musical w/ Sydney and Dylan

On this week's episode, I sit down with married people, Sydney and Dylan, to discuss the newest Christian jukebox musical trending on Netflix, A Week Away. (Spoilers, obviously). We discuss emotional manipulation at Christian camp, cultural appropriation, and camp romance. We also talk about the form of musicals in general, and how Kenny Ortega should probably sue the producers of this movie. Lastly, we talk about Christian media in general, and what we'd like to see from it moving forward.  Follow the podcast on instagram: @atimeforeverythingpod Support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/deana-velandra/support Let me know if you enjoyed this format! Send me a message with other Christian media you'd like me to review!

All Dogs Go to Heaven? w/ Maggie Dickinson

On this week's episode, I interview my friend, Maggie! We talk about Maggie's background as a non-denominational Christian, and what religion and spirituality have come to mean to her now. Maggie talks about what it was like to grow up realizing she was bisexual in a church that wasn't accepting of that identity, and how she felt pressure to save other's (dogs included) from going to hell. As an enneagram 3, Maggie now tells us what her prayer/meditation life is like.  Follow the podcast on instagram: @atimeforeverythingpod Support the podcast here: https://anchor.fm/deana-velandra/support Follow Maggie's new podcast, Novel Finds, on instagram: @novelfindspodcast  You can also email them at novelfindspodcast@gmail.com

Being Queer, Asian, #progressiveChristian, and Enneagram 4 w/ Joy Portinga

This week's joyful episode involves me asking Joy (she/her) about her experience with her Christian fellowship, Intervarsity. Joy takes us through her journey of being a progressive Christian, and the intersections of being bisexual and Asian within that space. I ask Joy some questions about being a worship leader, and what emotional manipulation can look like in church. Also, Joy and I bond over both being enneagram 4w3s, touching on topics like gatekeeping, being introverted, and jealousy.  Follow Joy's photography instgram: @joy_portinga Follow the podcast on instagram: @atimeforeverythingpod Make a small monthly contribution: https://anchor.fm/deana-velandra/support Don't forget to rate 5 stars and write a review on Apple Podcasts!

What is Universalist Unitarianism? w/ Finn! (from Canada!)

This week I got to interview Finn (they/them) about what it's like to be a Universalist Unitarian (UU) in Canada. Finn tells me about the many ceremonies involved in Universalist Unitarianism, including water communion, bridging ceremonies, and angel wash. Then, Finn explains why UU is not an apolitical religion, and we discuss political differences between the US and Canada. Finn also talks about what it's like to be trans in a UU community, and gives us a brief overview of sex education and anti-racism* work within UU. Lastly, I ask about worship services, prayer, and misconceptions about UU.  *In the interview, I reference a book I read about race and the ELCA recently. That book was Dear Church: A Love Letter from a Black Preacher to the Whitest Denomination in the US by Lenny Duncan. Highly recommend.  Follow the podcast on instagram: @atimeforeverythingpod Make a small monthly contribution: m https://anchor.fm/deana-velandra/support