Talking Religion with Cecilia Heinen

Cate on Queer Religious Trauma, The Power of Religion, and Attending a Jesuit University

CONTENT WARNING: discussions of religious trauma, gun violence, death, and homophobia. Cate's recommendations: Julien Baker’s albums “Sprained Ankle” [https://open.spotify.com/album/3DvUGOMZgAr6PaToI7Vwwl?si=TslEgtNNQZuEaloMmOm_MQ] and “Little Oblivions” [https://open.spotify.com/album/3IQRHa9iVLsGlSuVHiHZ3A?si=4s_bGOdoQFO5qhsmPKD_dQ] discuss navigating queerness and religion. Document with key terms defined [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HB27xZjZY3VCbOj-TFBkkvzjAB3oUq1_h_4SM6iXWxU/edit?usp=sharing] In this episode, Cate, a freshman at Loyola University Chicago, and I discuss her experience growing up in the Presbyterian church while discovering her sexuality. We talk about how queer religious trauma plays a role in society, and Cate’s own faith journey, and moments where she found power and beauty in religion. Lastly we discuss representation of queer religious people and the Christian church in the media and in our lives. If you would like to be the next guest on Talking Religion email me at talkingreligion.pod@gmail.com or DM me on instagram @talkingreligion.pod

Meleck Eldahshoury on Finding A Muslim Community in College, Islamic Tradition and Representation

Click ⁠this ⁠link [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nffDDMzv6UFWaQYOCUD2j0s8xC06guK_wm6g-UN1RDA/edit?usp=sharing]to find a document with key terms defined. Meleck's recommendation: https://bayyinahtv.com [https://bayyinahtv.com] The specific man she mentioned is named Nouman Ali Khan. Here is Nouman Ali Khan’s youtube page. [https://www.youtube.com/@bayyinah⁠] In this episode, Meleck Eldahshoury, a freshman at the University of Michigan, and I talk about her relationship with Islam and how college has affected her practice. She describes her recent voyage to the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, and we discuss Islamic education in schools and media representation of the religion. Link to guest interest form. [https://forms.gle/D7eGvDNuHdGiftmV9]

Leila Yeshaya on Faith, Ancestral Roots and Modern Jewish Culture

Click ⁠this link⁠ [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BZDUSeb__R1nGU3_QkPyQj8-nmxv5b3V76YEVtaDy4U/edit?usp=sharing] to find a document with Leila's key concepts defined. Leila's Suggestions: ⁠Jewish Voice for Peace Minneapolis Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/jvp_twincities?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==] In this episode of Talking Religion, Leila Yeshaya and I discuss many topics ranging from agnosticism, her ancestral history, current conflicts in the Middle East, whether students should have better education on Judaism in schools, and modern Jewish culture.

Intro to Talking Religion with Cecilia Heinen

Welcome to Talking Religion! I am so excited to share this podcast with you. Tune in to our upcoming episodes, and reach out to me if you would like to be a guest! Everyone is welcome. Email : ⁠talkingreligion.pod@gmail.com⁠ [talkingreligion.pod@gmail.com] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingreligion.pod/ [https://www.instagram.com/talkingreligion.pod/]