What is the Christian response and responsibility to LGBTQ+ people? In today's divisive landscape, host Brian Nietzel explores this vital question with key individuals, churches, and organizations moving toward a compassionate, inclusive posture that can bring healing to a community historically wounded by religion. Whether conservative or progressive in your beliefs, Brian elevates the conversation, helping us find our Christian common ground in loving our LGBTQ+ neighbors.
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26 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT
S3 EP1 Voices in the Wilderness
Brian interviews thought-leaders Zach Lambert and Ben Cremer as they counter Christian nationalism and call listeners back to Jesus's teachings on loving neighbors.
29 Nov 2025
S2E7 Sides ABXY and Not Taking Sides
29 Nov 2025
S2E6 Exodus Shutdown, 10 Years Later
29 Nov 2025
S2E5 The Christian Response to Transgender People, Part 2
29 Nov 2025
S2E4 The Christian Response to Transgender People, Part 1
Making Things Right, Season 2.
This episode features conversations surrounding all things trans-friendly. Brian is joined by Grace Thomas and Lucas Hall, two pioneers in the Trans community who are here to share their stories. Settle in and enjoy, The Christian Response to Transgender People, Part 1.
29 Nov 2025
S2E3 God & The Gay Christian, 10 Years Later
Making Things Right, Season 2.
This episode features a informative an reflective conversation with author of the hit book God & The Gay Christian, Matthew Vines. A true pioneer who brings a sound biblical case for same-sex relationships and a decade later his work remains as relevant as ever. In this episode, you'll hear about his organization The Reformation Project. Settle in and enjoy, God & The Gay Christian, 10 Years Later.
29 Nov 2025
S2E2 1946 The Movie, Behind the Scenes
Making Things Right, Season 2.
This episode features a striking conversation with the director and one of the lead researches of 1946, The Movie. Brain is joined by film producer Rocky Roggio and author & speaker Kathy Baldock. Settle in and enjoy, 1946 The Movie, Behind the Scenes.
29 Nov 2025
S2E1 The Long Game
Welcome back to Making Things Right, Season 2!
This episode features a live podcast recording from the 2024 Q Christian Fellowship Conference, an important organization that serves the full diversity of our LGBTQ+ community, along with the allies that love them. Brain is joined by Brit Barron, Grace Thomas, Bill White, and Danny Cortez, all impactful leaders and storytellers. Settle in and enjoy, The Long Game.
20 Oct 2021
Trailer: Making Things Right, The Podcast
The 'Making Things Right' podcast series brings Brian's white paper on healing and reconciliation to life through real conversations. In this series, you’ll hear collaborative conversations where friends and thought-leaders representing varied perspectives gather with a common purpose: to share and listen, to find new empathy, and to serve the LGBTQ+ community. These conversations will provide insights and ideas to help you find your place at the table and your unique role in making things right.
Visit BrianNietzel.com to download Brian's full white paper.
20 Oct 2021
What Matters Most
Making Things Right with the LGBTQ+ Community.
The kick-off episode! B.T. Harman joins Brian to introduce and discuss the key concepts of "Making Things Right" and set the stage for this podcast series.
Guest: B.T. Harman
20 Oct 2021
Three Chapters
Brian's Story.
A deeply personal episode where Brian's 30-year friend Sara interviews him on the chapters of his life and the evolution of his faith, with Sara's observations as she walked alongside.
Guest: Sara Renner
20 Oct 2021
Knowing Our Stories
Letting LGBTQ+ Experiences Impact You.
The first step in "making things right" is empathy. This episode features statistics and stories of LGBTQ+ experiences, including three brave friends sharing both hurts and healing with church and family.
Guests: Caleb Hudson, Jana Warner, Matt Nightingale
20 Oct 2021
Crossroads
Navigating Turning Points in Life and Faith.
This episode features two stories of Christian parents whose kids came out as LGBTQ+, and their journeys to reconciling their deep love for their kids with their faith.
Guests: Greg & Lynn McDonald, Staci Frenes
20 Oct 2021
The Quieter Middle
An Invitation To Re-examine.
Author and theologian Dr. David Gushee joins Brian in a discussion for those wanting to examine what they believe. Dr. Gushee brings his personal and theological journey to help us dig in on what the Bible and Christian history are calling us to.
Guest: Dr. David Gushee
20 Oct 2021
One Table, Part 1
Different Perspectives With a Common Cause.
Thought-leaders representing both Christian & LGBTQ+ communities join Brian to solution together. This episode is about moving out of the conversation into action and practical application, and addresses real hesitations and hurdles to that.
Guests: Jennifer Knapp, Keith Malon Wilson, Debbie Causey, Ory Cook
20 Oct 2021
One Table, Part 2
Different Perspectives With a Common Cause.
Thought-leaders representing both Christian & LGBTQ+ communities join Brian to solution together. This episode is about moving out of the conversation into action and practical application, and addresses real hesitations and hurdles to that.
Guests: Alan Chambers, Sandi Harman Waldrop and Justin Lee
Inside a recent episode
S3 EP2 From the Pew to the Parade
Published 9 Sept 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] Okay. You know, like we, we've had national conferences, like we said, we're going to do summits. This past year we had a podcast, which we are, you know, that's still on the table. trying to figure out when and where and how to do that. But yeah, we, we are still trying to set up programs that are beyond the hug. I mean, we are our busiest time of the years during June, but as you know, you know, we're needed year round. We have spoken at colleges, at high schools, we get invited to churches. So we do things throughout the year as well to educate because there are three components to our, our mission statements. education, visibility and conversations. […]
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