Belonging Episode 13 - Rev. Rachel Mann

Belonging Episode 13 - Rev. Rachel Mann

🎙️Belonging Episode 13 is out now!🎙️  What does it mean to belong when you've been told there isn't a place for you? In Episode 13 of Belonging: Gender, Sex & Spirituality, we sit down with Rev. Rachel Mann—an Anglican priest, poet, broadcaster, theologian, and author whose work has become an important voice in conversations around faith, gender, identity, and inclusion. Rachel shares her deeply personal journey of growing up feeling that there was no place for her in God because she couldn't express who she truly was. She speaks candidly about disassociating from God during her teenage years, the profound process of embracing her transness as the only authentic way forward, and how she ultimately rediscovered a faith expansive enough to hold her whole self. Together, we explore: ✨ The relationship between gender identity and Christian faith. ✨ What it means to lose—and rediscover—a sense of God. ✨ How authenticity can become a spiritual practice. ✨ The power of belonging, grace, and living truthfully. Rachel's ministry and writing challenge us to imagine a faith rooted not in exclusion, but in compassion, honesty, and the radical belief that every person is worthy of love and belonging. Whether you're exploring questions of faith, identity, or simply seeking a conversation that is thoughtful and deeply human, this episode offers wisdom, hope, and plenty to reflect on. 🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. #BelongingPodcast #GenderSexSpirituality #RachelMann #FaithAndIdentity #TransVoices #TransFaith #Christianity #Belonging #InclusiveFaith #Spirituality #PodcastLaunch #LGBTQFaith #Authenticity

Belonging Episode 13 - Rev. Rachel Mann

🎙️Belonging Episode 13 is out now!🎙️  What does it mean to belong when you've been told there isn't a place for you? In Episode 13 of Belonging: Gender, Sex & Spirituality, we sit down with Rev. Rachel Mann—an Anglican priest, poet, broadcaster, theologian, and author whose work has become an important voice in conversations around faith, gender, identity, and inclusion. Rachel shares her deeply personal journey of growing up feeling that there was no place for her in God because she couldn't express who she truly was. She speaks candidly about disassociating from God during her teenage years, the profound process of embracing her transness as the only authentic way forward, and how she ultimately rediscovered a faith expansive enough to hold her whole self. Together, we explore: ✨ The relationship between gender identity and Christian faith. ✨ What it means to lose—and rediscover—a sense of God. ✨ How authenticity can become a spiritual practice. ✨ The power of belonging, grace, and living truthfully. Rachel's ministry and writing challenge us to imagine a faith rooted not in exclusion, but in compassion, honesty, and the radical belief that every person is worthy of love and belonging. Whether you're exploring questions of faith, identity, or simply seeking a conversation that is thoughtful and deeply human, this episode offers wisdom, hope, and plenty to reflect on. 🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. #BelongingPodcast #GenderSexSpirituality #RachelMann #FaithAndIdentity #TransVoices #TransFaith #Christianity #Belonging #InclusiveFaith #Spirituality #PodcastLaunch #LGBTQFaith #Authenticity

Belonging Episode 12 - Musimbi Kanyoro

This week, we are honoured to welcome Musimbi Kanyoro—a globally respected Kenyan feminist theologian, human rights advocate, and philanthropic leader whose life's work has centred on justice, dignity, and creating spaces where all people can belong. Having travelled to more than 150 countries, Musimbi brings a truly global perspective to this conversation. Her experiences across cultures, communities, and faith traditions have shaped a powerful understanding of what belonging really means. For her, belonging isn't defined by borders or geography—it is found in the people we connect with and the relationships we build. In this rich and thought-provoking episode, Musimbi explores the intersections of gender, sex, spirituality, justice, and philanthropy, inviting us to reflect on how faith can be a force for inclusion rather than exclusion. She speaks about seeing justice through God's eyes, the importance of recognising the inherent dignity of every person, and the responsibility we all share to build more compassionate and equitable communities. The conversation also addresses one of today's most important questions at the intersection of faith and identity. Musimbi shares her perspective that if God is the creator of all people, then LGBTQ+ people are also part of God's creation—an invitation to reflect on how love, faith, and belonging can embrace the full diversity of humanity. Whether you're navigating questions of faith, identity, justice, or simply seeking deeper conversations about what it means to belong, this episode offers wisdom, challenge, and hope in equal measure. 🎧 Episode 12 is available now. Listen from your choice of platform and join us for a conversation that reminds us that belonging begins with recognising the humanity in one another. #BelongingPodcast #MusimbiKanyoro #Belonging #Theology #Justice #Spirituality #Gender #LGBTQ+ #Philanthropy #Inclusion

Belonging Episode 12 - Musimbi Kanyoro

This week, we are honoured to welcome Musimbi Kanyoro—a globally respected Kenyan feminist theologian, human rights advocate, and philanthropic leader whose life's work has centred on justice, dignity, and creating spaces where all people can belong. Having travelled to more than 150 countries, Musimbi brings a truly global perspective to this conversation. Her experiences across cultures, communities, and faith traditions have shaped a powerful understanding of what belonging really means. For her, belonging isn't defined by borders or geography—it is found in the people we connect with and the relationships we build. In this rich and thought-provoking episode, Musimbi explores the intersections of gender, sex, spirituality, justice, and philanthropy, inviting us to reflect on how faith can be a force for inclusion rather than exclusion. She speaks about seeing justice through God's eyes, the importance of recognising the inherent dignity of every person, and the responsibility we all share to build more compassionate and equitable communities. The conversation also addresses one of today's most important questions at the intersection of faith and identity. Musimbi shares her perspective that if God is the creator of all people, then LGBTQ+ people are also part of God's creation—an invitation to reflect on how love, faith, and belonging can embrace the full diversity of humanity. Whether you're navigating questions of faith, identity, justice, or simply seeking deeper conversations about what it means to belong, this episode offers wisdom, challenge, and hope in equal measure. 🎧 Episode 12 is available now. Listen from your choice of platform and join us for a conversation that reminds us that belonging begins with recognising the humanity in one another. #BelongingPodcast #MusimbiKanyoro #Belonging #Theology #Justice #Spirituality #Gender #LGBTQ+ #Philanthropy #Inclusion

Belonging Episode 11 - Dr. Beverly Ditsie

Belonging Episode 11 features special guest Dr Beverly Ditsie — renowned human rights activist, filmmaker and one of Africa's most influential voices for LGBTQIA+ rights, gender justice, and social transformation. In this episode, Dr Beverly Ditsie joins us in exploring the intersections of gender, sex, and spirituality, examining how these deeply personal aspects of identity shape our experiences of belonging, inclusion, and human dignity.  Through honest conversation and lived experience, we unpack the ways these themes are interconnected, challenging assumptions while creating space for dialogue, understanding, and authentic connection. Belonging Episode 11 invites listeners to reflect on what it truly means to belong—to ourselves, to our communities and within our spiritual and social landscapes. Join us TODAY & find your sense of Belonging. 🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.