Today, Matt Nightingale and I talk about why we need queer only spaces for spiritual conversations. Matt Nightingale (he/him) is a pastor, musician, speaker, writer, and spiritual director from San Francisco’s North Bay Area. He is ...

Today, Eugene Kim and I talk about practicing mutuality in church communities. Eugene Kim (he/him) is an ordained minister with over 25 years of experience in local church ministry. However, recognizing the need to rethink tradition...

Today, Cara Meredith and I talk about what church camp gets right (and wrong) about community.Cara Meredith (she/her) is the author of Church Camp: Bad Skits, Cry Night, and How White Evangelicalism Betrayed a Generation (Broadl...

Today, Rohadi Nagassar and I talk about the challenges of creating the belonging we crave. Rohadi (he/him) is a writer predominantly engaging the topics of decolonizing and deconstructing Christianity. Discover Rohadi’s latest book,...

CW: spiritual abuseToday, Aimee Byrd and I talk about finding the courage to admit we were wrong. Aimee (she/her) is an author, speaker, blogger, podcaster and former coffee shop owner. Aimee is the author of several...

Today, Shannon TL Kearns (he/him) and I talk about the complex journey to understand masculinityA former fundamentalist who became the first openly transgender man ordained to the Old Catholic priesthood, Shannon TL Kearns believes in th...

Today, Tracey Gee and I talk about the unexpected vulnerability of naming what we want. Tracey Gee (she/her) is a certified leadership coach and consultant dedicated to guiding individuals toward transformative self-awar...

Today, Scott and I talk about his journey out of Christian higher education.Scott Okamoto (he/him) is a 4th generation Japanese American (sansei) writer, musician, and podcaster. He grew up in a conservative evangelical household but fou...

Today, Brandan Robertson and I talk about navigating the spectrum of queer faith in community. Rev. Brandan Robertson (he/him) is a noted author, activist, and public theologian, dedicated to exploring the intersections of spiritual...

Today, Ashley and I talk about finding community that fuels you. Ashley Nadine Lopez (she/her) is the founder of Life Curious Women, a thriving platform empowering millennial and Gen Z women leaders to build confidence, pursue their...

Today, Jenai Auman and I talk about reclaiming our agency after experiencing othering and religious trauma. Jenai Auman (she/her) is a Filipina American writer, artist, and author of Othered. She draws from her years in chu...

Today, Ian Morgan Cron (he/him) and I talk about why the twelve steps are for everyone.Ian is a bestselling author, psychotherapist, Enneagram teacher, Episcopal priest, and the host of the popular podcast Typology. His books in...

CW: Ayana and I discuss some tender topics today, including mental health, pregnancy loss, and postpartum psychosis. If you are struggling, please reach out to a hotline such as the NAMI Helpline

Today, Amber Flannery Field (she/her) and I talk about the journey from nihilism to hopeful action and community.Amber is a New York City tour guide. New York Magazine named her among their "things we love about New York," and CBC Radio ...

Today, Emma Claye (she/her) and I talk about persistence in the midst of rejection. You can follow Emma on social media @emmaclaye. Listen to Emma's music wherever you stream music. Join the

Today, David Jay (he/him) and I discuss how we can push back on the systems that make us feel lonely. Get your copy of

Today, Natalie Naudus (she/her) and I talk about the beauty and necessity of queer stories. You can follow Natalie on Instagram, TikTok, and X @natalienaudus. Get your copy of Gay the Pray Away wherever you get books or aud...

Today, Kat Vellos (she/her) and I discuss very practical ways to make friends outside of church. You can sign up for Kat's newsletter at weshouldgettogether.com. Here are the links for Kat'...

It's the week of Thanksgiving! For this solo episode, I'm giving you my best hosting hacks--eight of them, to be specific. After two decades of getting people together, one decade in food service, and a lifetime of inclusive Southern Hospitalit...

Today, Annie Parsons (she/her) and I talk about her journey to motherhood while unmarried.You can follow Annie on Instagram @hootenannie Join the Found Family crew on Substack at maryb...

Today, Adam Evers (he/him) and I talk about the very human world of queer Christian dating, friendship, and community. You can follow Believr on social media @believrapp. Download Believr at believr...

Today, I'm talking to GG Renee Hill (she/her) about how a creative mindset can help us build the lives we want. You can find GG on Instagram @ggreneewrites. Check out her free resources at

In light of the imminent election, I decided to gift y'all the extended cut of my interview with Kaitlyn Schiess (she/her) from back before our rebrand. It's a dynamite conversation about the importance of community and how mutuality in our com...

Today, Lilly Dancyger (she/her) and I talk about all the ways our female friendships teach us how to love. Lilly Dancyger is the author of

TW: abuse, mention of ex-gay, fatphobiaToday, Haley Osier (she/her) and I talk about how she went from ex-gay fundamentalist evangelical to an out lesbian singer-songwriter and the album she wrote about it. You can list...