About this episode

The episode discusses how to hold space for LGBTQ+ individuals in religious institutions, exploring the tension between faith and queerness.

In this episode, Shelly and Professor Barros engage in a thoughtful conversation about what it means to hold space for LGBTQ+ individuals within religious institutions. They explore the complexities of this tension, drawing on Christian theology to discuss conflicts between faith and queerness. The conversation touches on Catholic teachings about same-sex relationships and other queer identities. Professor Barros also shares external resources and insightful perspectives to help navigate this nuanced dynamic. Disclaimer: This episode briefly mentions topics related to sexual assault, violence, and pedophilic relationships between 32:44 and 34:39. These topics are not discussed in detail, but we encourage you to skip ahead if they may be triggering. Please prioritize your mental health and take care of yourself. Sources Mentioned in the podcast: Outreach: An LGBTQ Catholic Resource https://outreach.faith/ New Ways Ministry https://www.newwaysministry.org/ Cornerstones: Sacred Stories of LGBTQ+ Employees in Catholic Institutions, eds. Ish Ruiz and Mark Guevarra Fr. Bryan Massingale and Fr. James Martin, SJ, Outreach “Outspoken 2: Rev. Bryan Massingale”…

People in this episode

Host: Shelly

Guest: Professor Barros

Topics covered

• LGBTQ+ inclusion
• religious institutions
• Christian theology
• faith and queerness
• Catholic teachings
• sexual assault
• mental health

Keywords

• LGBTQ+
• religion
• Christianity
• Catholicism
• queer identities
• faith
• theology
• mental health
• sexual assault
• inclusion

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Outreach, New Ways Ministry

Books & works: Cornerstones: Sacred Stories of LGBTQ+ Employees in Catholic Institutions, Building a Bridge, The Twilight of Dissent: Pope Francis and LGBTQ Persons and Morality

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