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Tim Whitaker interviews psychotherapist Justin Oberste about the challenges of being queer in the church and innovative healing approaches.

In this episode, Tim Whitaker engages in an insightful interview with psychotherapist Justin Oberste, who shares insights on deconstructing faith, LGBTQ+ affirming therapy, and innovative approaches like ketamine-assisted psychotherapy for healing trauma. A deep dive into navigating faith, sexuality, and mental health. Justin's Website | Justinoberste.com Chapters 02:24 Justin's background in LGBTQ+ affirmative therapy 15:16 Leaving fundamentalist environments and family safety 20:40 Navigating community, rejection, and finding belonging 50:35 Integrating protector parts and emotional release 54:39 Justin’s work and how to connect with him ____________________________________________________ TNE Podcast hosts thought-provoking conversations at the intersection of faith, politics, and justice. We’re part of the New Evangelical’s 501c3 nonprofit that rejects Christian Nationalism and builds a better path forward, rooted in Jesus and centered on justice. If ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠you'd like to support our work or get involved, visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.thenewevangelicals.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals Subscribe On YouTube…

People in this episode

Host: Tim Whitaker

Guest: Justin Oberste

Topics covered

• LGBTQ+ affirming therapy
• deconstructing faith
• mental health
• trauma healing
• community belonging

Keywords

• LGBTQ+
• therapy
• faith
• mental health
• trauma
• community
• healing

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: New Evangelicals, Josh Gilbert Media, Justinoberste.com

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