Two ex-Christians explore the many oddities, obsessions, and minutiae of American Evangelicalism.
Follow us on Twitter and IG @jesusweptpod, or email us at jesusweptpodcast@gmail.com
Jesus Wept
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Two ex-Christians explore the many oddities, obsessions, and minutiae of American Evangelicalism. Follow us on Twitter and IG @jesusweptpod, or email us at jesusweptpodcast@gmail.com
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June 11, 2023
Dr. Rosaria Margaretha Champagne Butterfield
<p>In 1997, Dr. Rosaria Margaretha Champagne Butterfield had it all.</p> <p>A full professorship of English at Syracuse University. Two beautiful houses in town. A committed relationship with a woman named T. And a sense of fulfillment from her activism in the local LGBTQ community.</p> <p>But then: she threw it all away to convert to Christianity, marry a man, and become a pastor's wife and homeschool mom.</p> <p>What does Rosaria's story tell us about how evangelicals view LGBTQ people? Why does that matter? And in today's deeply transphobic political landscape, what can Rosaria tell us about where we're headed?</p> <p><strong>Follow us </strong>on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jesusweptpod/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/jesusweptpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a> @jesusweptpod, and email us at <a href="mailto:jesusweptpodcast@gmail.com" target="_blank">jesusweptpodcast@gmail.com</a></p> <p>TW: homophobia, transphobia, discussion of the AIDS pandemic and recent wave of anti-trans legislation</p>
March 17, 2023
Young Life
<p>Join us on an examination of the youth ministry juggernaut Young Life and its meticulously calculated discipleship techniques.</p> <p>This episode features Grace's personal story of how they fell deep into Young Life as a high schooler and ended up launching a new YL chapter at their college campus—before it all came crashing down. We’re thinking about the ethics of evangelizing to children, the role of coercion in youth ministry, and how adults cultivate close relationships with children in the name of "saving souls." It all begs the question…</p> <p>Would Jesus Weep?</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>TW: </strong>Discussion of sexual harassment and assault of both children and adults. No graphic descriptions.</p> <p><strong>Follow us </strong>on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jesusweptpod/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/jesusweptpod" target="_blank">Twitter</a> @jesusweptpod, and email us at <a href="mailto:jesusweptpodcast@gmail.com" target="_blank">jesusweptpodcast@gmail.com</a></p> <p><br><strong>Sources</strong></p> <p><a href="https://dobetteryounglife.com/" target="_blank">Do Better Young Life</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/metooyounglife/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Me Too Young Life</a></p> <p>"<a href="https://www.huffpost.com/entry/young-life-queer-teens-evangelical_n_5f1f01fec5b638cfec483951" target="_blank">Youth Ministry Accused Of Deceiving Queer Teens With ‘Bait And Switch'</a>" | Huffington Post</p> <p>"<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBsCB6mmJOc" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Christian youth group 'YoungLife' under fire over alleged LGBTQ policy seen in leaked document</a>" | Queen City News</p> <p>"<a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/young-life-sexual-misconduct-allegations-2021-10" target="_blank">Young Life projects an image of cool Christianity. But former members say they experienced sexual misconduct during their time at the mega-ministry.</a>" | Business Week</p> <p>Official 2013 "<a href="https://issuu.com/younglife/docs/younglifeleadertraining" target="_blank">Young Life Leader Training</a>" handbook Grace received</p>
March 1, 2023
Grace, Child of God, has COVID-19 | Stay tuned for episode 3
<p>Episode 3 is an examination of the youth ministry empire Young Life and the extensively calculated discipleship and "megachurch marketing" techniques the organization, and others, have pioneered to "win kids for Christ." </p> <p>This episode features Grace's personal story of how they feel deep into YL as a high schooler and ended up launching a new YL chapter at their college campus—before it all came crashing down. </p> <p>Stay tuned!</p>
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