Out Loud: LGBT Stories of Faith

About Out Loud: LGBT Stories of Faith

LGBTQIA+ individuals tell their stories about faith, community, and the divine, hosted by Greg Thompson.

Publisher

Greg Thompson

Category

religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

16 May 2018

Latest episode

10 Feb 2022

Latest episodes

30 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   10 Feb 2022

   Lucas Wilson and Living Into the Questions (Live)

   On a very special live episode from the 2022 Q Christian Fellowship Conference, we speak with Lucas Wilson. Lucas attended gay conversion therapy while studying at Liberty University and not only lived to tell the tale, but became an advocate for abolishing this practice altogether. A PhD Candidate at Florida Atlantic University, with a Master of Theological Studies from Vanderbilt University, Lucas has begun working in the field of critical evangelicalism studies. In our conversation, we learn about Lucas' conversion therapy experience and how inauthentic it made him feel. He also shares how eye-opening it was to continue his education after Liberty, which ultimately shaped what his faith and studies looks like today. He also tells us more about the recent lawsuit he helped file, calling to question whether religious colleges should receive federal funding while actively discriminating against LGBTQ+ students. Lucas identifies as gay and uses the gender pronouns he/him/his. Follow Lucas on Instagram @lukeslamdunkwilson (https://www.instagram.com/lukeslamdunkwilson/) Follow Lucas on Twitter @wilson_fw (https://twitter.com/wilson_fw) For Reflection: How have your beliefs changed over time, and what’s a question that you still don’t have the answer to? Resources: Learn more about the Religious Exemption Accountability Project (REAP) (https://www.thereap.org/). Learn more about Q Christian Fellowship (https://www.qchristian.org/) and sign up now for next year’s conference (https://www.qcfconf.org/#/). Join Greg at BOHO Studios in Richmond, VA for yoga classes. Sign up here (https://www.bohostudios.com/brookland-park-fitness-class-schedu). About Out Loud: Out Loud is a podcast by and for queer people of faith in the South. Follow us on Facebook (http://facebook.com/outloudstories) and Instagram (http://instagram.com/outloudstories), and join our mailing list (http://eepurl.com/dHZv9f) for updates. Support the show financially by becoming a Patreon member (http://patreon.com/outloudstories), or by leaving a one-time donation (https://secure.squarespace.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=5e4ae9f36dfe3141af539198&ss_cid=93f2c064-f641-4c76-ac44-984b822c8f4a&ss_cvr=93f2c064-f641-4c76-ac44-984b822c8f4a%7C1500580940434%7C1519234014553%7C1574373244628%7C5) on our website. Hosted and Produced by Greg Thompson (https://gregthompson.me/). Follow Greg on Instagram @itsgregthompson (https://www.instagram.com/itsgregthompson/). Learn more about his yoga and spirituality offerings at gregthompson.me (https://gregthompson.me/). Theme music by JP Rugierri (http://jpruggieri.com/). Recorded in Richmond, VA.

2. 

   13 Jan 2022

   Brian Falduto and Being as Present as Possible

   Brian Falduto is an actor, singer-songwriter, life coach, and host of The Gay Life Coach Podcast. At age 11, he was cast in the film, School of Rock, and later performed in various Off-Broadway and Regional theater productions. Brian attended Catholic school growing and has gone to predominantly protestant churches on and off throughout his life. After finding a church that accepted his sexuality, he was inspired to write his single, "God Loves Me Too." In our discussion, we hear the story behind the music, as well as how Brian overcame the internalized homophobia he felt growing up. Brian also shares his perspective on spirituality and mindfulness, as well as his favorite self-care practices. Brian uses the gender pronouns he/him/they/them. Follow Brian on Instagram @brianfalduto (https://www.instagram.com/brianfalduto/) Check out The Gay Life Coach Podcast (https://the-gay-life-coach-podcast.simplecast.com/) Listen to his music on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/artist/0K43uL5uJQWsN6DFzOFhiG) and Apple Music (https://music.apple.com/us/artist/brian-falduto/1242365491) And learn more on his website: brianfalduto.com (https://www.brianfalduto.com/) For Reflection: What are your favorite self-care practices, and how do you remember to practice them? Be a part of our LIVE episode on January 20 by registering for the Q Christian Conference (https://www.qcfconf.org/). To join Greg this month for yoga in Richmond, VA, sign up here (https://www.bohostudios.com/brookland-park-fitness-class-schedu). Brian mentioned a handful of authors worth checking out during our conversation. Greg personally recommends reading both Untamed by Glennon Doyle and True Refuge by Tara Brach. All of those authors mentioned are Eckhart Tolle (https://www.amazon.com/Eckhart-Tolle/e/B001H6GZ5K/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1), Deepak Chopra (https://www.amazon.com/Deepak-Chopra/e/B004KNMPSI?qid=1641242008&ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_2&sr=8-2), Tara Brach (https://www.amazon.com/Tara-Brach/e/B001KE8BHO?qid=1641242034&ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_3&sr=8-3), Byron Katie (https://www.amazon.com/Byron-Katie/e/B001H6S8B4?qid=1641242056&ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_6&sr=8-6), and Glennon Doyle (https://www.amazon.com/Glennon-Doyle/e/B073C6SQY1?qid=1641242171&ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_2&sr=8-2). Out Loud is a podcast by and for queer people of faith in the South. Follow us on Facebook (http://facebook.com/outloudstories) and Instagram (http://instagram.com/outloudstories), and join our mailing list (http://eepurl.com/dHZv9f) for updates. Support the show financially by becoming a Patreon member (http://patreon.com/outloudstories), or by leaving a one-time donation (https://secure.squarespace.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=5e4ae9f36dfe3141af539198&ss_cid=93f2c064-f641-4c76-ac44-984b822c8f4a&ss_cvr=93f2c064-f641-4c76-ac44-984b822c8f4a%7C1500580940434%7C1519234014553%7C1574373244628%7C5) on our website. Hosted and Produced by Greg Thompson (https://gregthompson.me/). Follow Greg on Instagram @itsgregthompson (https://www.instagram.com/itsgregthompson/). Learn more about his yoga and spirituality offerings at gregthompson.me (https://gregthompson.me/). Theme music by JP Rugierri (http://jpruggieri.com/).

3. 

   9 Dec 2021

   Keegan Osinski and Queering Her Church

   Keegan Osinski is the Librarian for Theological Studies and Ethics at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN. She holds a Master of Library and Information Science from the University of Washington and studied Philosophy and Theology at Point Loma Nazarene University. Her work is naturally informed by her faith. Keegan belongs to the Church of the Nazarene, which is a tradition informed by John Wesley, a well-known theologian from the 1700s. In Keegan's book, Queering Wesley, Queering the Church, she examines Wesley's sermons through a queer lens. Together we talk about her choice to stay in the Church of the Nazarene and her positive experiences within her churches, despite the denomination's unaffirming stance on queer inclusion. And while Keegan feels comfortable towing the line in her own denomination, we talk about the boundaries all of us might need to keep in mind when we disagree with a church's beliefs. Keegan identifies as queer or bisexual and uses she/her/hers pronouns. Follow Keegan on Instagram @keegz (https://www.instagram.com/keegz/) and learn more on her website, keeganosinski.com (http://keeganosinski.com/). You can snag a copy of Keegan's book, "Queering Wesley, Queering the Church" through Wipf and Stock Publishers (https://wipfandstock.com/9781725254039/queering-wesley-queering-the-church/) and on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/Queering-Wesley-Church-Keegan-Osinski/dp/1725254034/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1AGUXZ6G90Z85&keywords=queering+wesley%2C+queering+the+church&qid=1638203242&sprefix=queering+wesley%2Caps%2C153&sr=8-3). For Reflection: On the topic of attending church, whether affirming or non-affirming, Keegan shares the question, “What is the church allowed to do to me?” How can you set healthy boundaries in your relationship with church? Resources: Keegan also recommends reading, "Queer Virtue: What LGBTQ People Know About Life and Love and How It Can Revitalize Christianity" (https://www.amazon.com/Queer-Virtue-People-Revitalize-Christianity/dp/0807059080/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=queer+virtue&qid=1638203309&sr=8-1) by Elizabeth Edman, as well as, "From Sin to Amazing Grace: Discovering the Queer Christ" (https://www.amazon.com/Sin-Amazing-Grace-Discovering-Christ/dp/1596272384/ref=sr_1_1?crid=19GNLEMIDDHB0&keywords=from+sin+to+amazing+grace&qid=1638203328&sprefix=from+sin+to+ama%2Caps%2C143&sr=8-1) by Patrick S. Cheng. And to join Greg this month for yoga in Richmond, VA, sign up here (https://www.bohostudios.com/brookland-park-fitness-class-schedu). Out Loud is a podcast by and for queer people of faith in the South. Follow us on Facebook (http://facebook.com/outloudstories) and Instagram (http://instagram.com/outloudstories), and join our mailing list (http://eepurl.com/dHZv9f) for updates. Support the show financially by becoming a Patreon member (http://patreon.com/outloudstories), or by leaving a one-time donation (https://secure.squarespace.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=5e4ae9f36dfe3141af539198&ss_cid=93f2c064-f641-4c76-ac44-984b822c8f4a&ss_cvr=93f2c064-f641-4c76-ac44-984b822c8f4a%7C1500580940434%7C1519234014553%7C1574373244628%7C5) on our website. Hosted and Produced by Greg Thompson (https://gregthompson.me/). Follow Greg on Instagram @itsgregthompson (https://www.instagram.com/itsgregthompson/). Learn more about his yoga and spirituality offerings at gregthompson.me (https://gregthompson.me/). Theme music by JP Rugierri (http://jpruggieri.com/).

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.6 / 5

37 ratings

Contact Out Loud: LGBT Stories of Faith

Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.