Grave Robbers: Father James Martin, Lucas Wilson, and Coming Out Lazarus

About this episode

The episode explores themes of resurrection, queer liberation, and the impact of conversion therapy through various personal stories and discussions.

We kick off Season 4 with a deep, layered look at resurrection, queer liberation, and spiritual unbinding. Host Peterson Toscano brings together three unique stories—tied together by one enduring biblical moment: Jesus calling Lazarus out of the tomb. 🕊️ Part One: Peterson talks with Fr. James Martin, SJ, about his new book Come Forth: The Promise of Jesus’s Greatest Miracle. They explore how the Lazarus story still speaks to us today—through art, personal growth, and the quest for freedom. 📖 Buy the book 📱 @jamesmartinsj on Instagram | FrJamesMartin on Facebook 🎭 Part Two: Peterson shares an excerpt from his acclaimed solo performance Doin’ Time in the Homo No Mo Halfway House, a comedic and deeply honest reflection on his own years in conversion therapy. 📺 Watch on YouTube www.youtube.com/p2son 📚 Part Three: Scholar and writer Lucas Wilson discusses his new anthology Shame, Sex, Attraction: Survivors’ Stories of Conversion Therapy. These unflinching, sometimes humorous, often raw narratives expose the long-term effects of these practices—and the courage it takes to reclaim life afterward. 📖 Buy the book 📱 @lukeslamdunkwilson on Instagram | @wilson_fw on X 🌴 Part Four…

People in this episode

Host: Peterson Toscano

Guests: Fr. James Martin, Lucas Wilson

Topics covered

• resurrection
• queer liberation
• spiritual unbinding
• conversion therapy
• LGBTQ+ experiences
• personal growth
• freedom

Keywords

• Lazarus
• conversion therapy
• queer stories
• spirituality
• freedom
• art
• personal growth

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Come Forth: The Promise of Jesus’s Greatest Miracle, Doin’ Time in the Homo No Mo Halfway House, Shame, Sex, Attraction: Survivors’ Stories of Conversion Therapy

Places: Cuba

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