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Voice of the Turtle

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by Brian Henderson

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"Voice of the Turtle" is a podcast from the Association of Welcoming & Affirming Baptists (AWAB), produced in partnership with Good Faith Media. The year 2026 brings some uncertainty for our LGBTQ+ family ... but we’ve been here before. Across eight episodes, we’re going to burrow our way through some of our history and talk to the people who made it ... and are still making it. "Voice of the Turtle" was the name of an LGBTQ+ newsletter produced by Baptists in the late '70s and into the early '80s. Voice of the Turtle's motto was: "Behold the Turtle: It Makes Progress Only When it Sticks Out Its Neck." The podcast will honor the lives of those who courageously stuck out their neck, whether as an ally to or member of the LGBTQ+ community.

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May 28, 2026

Black Queer Hermeneutics & Homiletics, With Brandon Crowley

In Episode 8, host Brian Henderson talks with Rev. Dr. Brandon Crowley about his deep Baptist roots and ongoing exploration of Black queer hermeneutics and homiletics, Black queer church spaces, and the reality that many queer churches still preach dated, evangelical theologies in queer bodies. Crowley challenges listeners to tell the fuller story of Black Christian heteronormativity, and he urges Black and queer communities to keep "sticking out their necks," but only if they also learn to retreat and rest. About the podcast: "Voice of the Turtle" is a podcast from the Association of Welcoming & Affirming Baptists (AWAB), produced in partnership with Good Faith Media. The year 2026 brings some uncertainty for our LGBTQ+ family ... but we’ve been here before. Across eight episodes, we’re going to burrow our way through some of our history and talk to the people who made it ... and are still making it. "Voice of the Turtle" was the name of an LGBTQ+ newsletter produced by Baptists in the late '70s and into the early '80s. Voice of the Turtle's motto was: "Behold the Turtle: It Makes Progress Only When it Sticks Out Its Neck." The podcast will honor the lives of those who courageously stuck out their neck, whether as an ally to or member of the LGBTQ+ community. Season 1 of the podcast, hosted by AWAB executive director Brian Henderson, delivers the following themed episodes: Episode 1: Finding a Home Among Baptists Episode 2: At the Bar Where It All Began Episode 3: Baptist Inclusion in Church & Academy Episode 4: Black Church Welcome & Affirmation Episode 5: How the Baptist Landscape Has Changed Episode 6: A Church Conversation in Canada Episode 7: Revisiting Truths & Lies Episode 8: Black Queer Hermeneutics & Homiletics Join us in April and May as we stick out our necks together to see how courageously we may keep moving forward today. We'll drop a new episode each Thursday, beginning April 9. From the Association of Welcoming & Affirming Baptists, in partnership with Good Faith Media, it's ... "Voice of the Turtle." Listen. Subscribe. Rate. And stick out your neck. About AWAB: The mission of the Association of Welcoming & Affirming Baptists is to create and support a community of churches, organizations and individuals committed to the inclusion of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons in the full life and mission of Baptist churches. The inaugural season of "Voice of the Turtle" is made possible by grants from American Baptist Home Mission Societies, and the Missions Affiliations and Allocations Committee of Knollwood Baptist Church in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Host / Producer: Brian Henderson. Editor: Cliff Vaughn. Music: Pond5. Episode 8 release date: May 28, 2026. Links: Association of Welcoming & Affirming Baptists: https://awab.org/ Good Faith Media: https://goodfaithmedia.org/ American Baptist Home Mission Societies: https://abhms.org/ Knollwood Baptist Church: https://www.knollwood.org/ "Finding a Home Among Baptists" book by C. Delane Tew: https://awab.org/book/

May 21, 2026

Revisiting Truths & Lies, With Susan Shaw

In Episode 7, host Brian Henderson talks with Dr. Susan Shaw about her journey from cradle-roll Southern Baptist to "Baptist in exile" in the UCC, reflecting on her departure from the SBC over its anti-LGBTQ+ stance and her long commitment to feminist, queer-affirming theology. She traces how white patriarchy, Christian nationalism, and partisan politics have intensified attacks on LGBTQ+ people--especially trans folks. Susan shares some of her own despair, but she finds hope in young queer and trans people. About the podcast: "Voice of the Turtle" is a podcast from the Association of Welcoming & Affirming Baptists (AWAB), produced in partnership with Good Faith Media. The year 2026 brings some uncertainty for our LGBTQ+ family ... but we’ve been here before. Across eight episodes, we’re going to burrow our way through some of our history and talk to the people who made it ... and are still making it. "Voice of the Turtle" was the name of an LGBTQ+ newsletter produced by Baptists in the late '70s and into the early '80s. Voice of the Turtle's motto was: "Behold the Turtle: It Makes Progress Only When it Sticks Out Its Neck." The podcast will honor the lives of those who courageously stuck out their neck, whether as an ally to or member of the LGBTQ+ community. Season 1 of the podcast, hosted by AWAB executive director Brian Henderson, delivers the following themed episodes: Episode 1: Finding a Home Among Baptists Episode 2: At the Bar Where It All Began Episode 3: Baptist Inclusion in Church & Academy Episode 4: Black Church Welcome & Affirmation Episode 5: How the Baptist Landscape Has Changed Episode 6: A Church Conversation in Canada Episode 7: Revisiting Truths & Lies Episode 8: Black Queer Hermeneutics & Homiletics Join us in April and May as we stick out our necks together to see how courageously we may keep moving forward today. We'll drop a new episode each Thursday, beginning April 9. From the Association of Welcoming & Affirming Baptists, in partnership with Good Faith Media, it's ... "Voice of the Turtle." Listen. Subscribe. Rate. And stick out your neck. About AWAB: The mission of the Association of Welcoming & Affirming Baptists is to create and support a community of churches, organizations and individuals committed to the inclusion of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons in the full life and mission of Baptist churches. The inaugural season of "Voice of the Turtle" is made possible by grants from American Baptist Home Mission Societies, and the Missions Affiliations and Allocations Committee of Knollwood Baptist Church in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Host / Producer: Brian Henderson. Editor: Cliff Vaughn. Music: Pond5. Episode 7 release date: May 21, 2026. Links: Association of Welcoming & Affirming Baptists: https://awab.org/ Good Faith Media: https://goodfaithmedia.org/ American Baptist Home Mission Societies: https://abhms.org/ Knollwood Baptist Church: https://www.knollwood.org/ "Finding a Home Among Baptists" book by C. Delane Tew: https://awab.org/book/

May 14, 2026

A Church Conversation in Canada, With Junia Joplin

In Episode 6, host Brian Henderson talks with Rev. Junia Joplin about her journey from Baptist life in the United States to serving as associate pastor at MCC Toronto, "Toronto’s historic and history-making queer church." Junia traces MCC Toronto’s pivotal role in LGBTQ+ justice, including its long legacy of AIDS ministry and Pride participation. She also contrasts Canada’s legal advances with its ongoing, often unofficial discrimination--especially against trans people. About the podcast: "Voice of the Turtle" is a podcast from the Association of Welcoming & Affirming Baptists (AWAB), produced in partnership with Good Faith Media. The year 2026 brings some uncertainty for our LGBTQ+ family ... but we’ve been here before. Across eight episodes, we’re going to burrow our way through some of our history and talk to the people who made it ... and are still making it. "Voice of the Turtle" was the name of an LGBTQ+ newsletter produced by Baptists in the late '70s and into the early '80s. Voice of the Turtle's motto was: "Behold the Turtle: It Makes Progress Only When it Sticks Out Its Neck." The podcast will honor the lives of those who courageously stuck out their neck, whether as an ally to or member of the LGBTQ+ community. Season 1 of the podcast, hosted by AWAB executive director Brian Henderson, delivers the following themed episodes: Episode 1: Finding a Home Among Baptists Episode 2: At the Bar Where It All Began Episode 3: Baptist Inclusion in Church & Academy Episode 4: Black Church Welcome & Affirmation Episode 5: How the Baptist Landscape Has Changed Episode 6: A Church Conversation in Canada Episode 7: Revisiting Truths & Lies Episode 8: Black Queer Hermeneutics & Homiletics Join us in April and May as we stick out our necks together to see how courageously we may keep moving forward today. We'll drop a new episode each Thursday, beginning April 9. From the Association of Welcoming & Affirming Baptists, in partnership with Good Faith Media, it's ... "Voice of the Turtle." Listen. Subscribe. Rate. And stick out your neck. About AWAB: The mission of the Association of Welcoming & Affirming Baptists is to create and support a community of churches, organizations and individuals committed to the inclusion of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons in the full life and mission of Baptist churches. The inaugural season of "Voice of the Turtle" is made possible by grants from American Baptist Home Mission Societies, and the Missions Affiliations and Allocations Committee of Knollwood Baptist Church in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Host / Producer: Brian Henderson. Editor: Cliff Vaughn. Music: Pond5. Episode 6 release date: May 14, 2026. Links: Association of Welcoming & Affirming Baptists: https://awab.org/ Good Faith Media: https://goodfaithmedia.org/ American Baptist Home Mission Societies: https://abhms.org/ Knollwood Baptist Church: https://www.knollwood.org/ "Finding a Home Among Baptists" book by C. Delane Tew: https://awab.org/book/

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What is Voice of the Turtle?: "Voice of the Turtle" is a podcast from the Association of Welcoming & Affirming Baptists (AWAB), produced in partnership with Good Faith Media. The year 2026 brings some uncertainty for our LGBTQ+ family ... but we’ve been here before. Across eight episodes, we’re going to burrow our way through some of our history and talk to the people who made it ... and are still making it.

"Voice of the Turtle" was the name of an LGBTQ+ newsletter produced by Baptists in the late '70s and into the early '80s. Voice of the Turtle's motto was: "Behold the Turtle: It Makes Progress Only When it Sticks Out Its Neck." The podcast will honor the lives of those who courageously stuck out their neck, whether as an ally to or member of the LGBTQ+ community.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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