Another Exvangelical Podcast

Ben and I know each other from our days at an internship 10+ years ago. Since then, he's worked at a church, one that asked him to leave when he started asking too many questions. Been has the heart of a pastor, and is just a kind human who has a great taste in music!

Jess is involved with Q Worship Collective as one of their worship leaders, they have amazing vocals and guitar skill. They have a wife and girlfriend, and furbabies! Jess grew up in the charismatic movement, and through their deconstruction, fell in love with their true self and have not looked back. They have a wonderful group called Lavender Mafia that you can find on Discord, which is a great space for Queer Christian, and Musicians to get together and talk about their passions. The music featured is Now is the Time and can be found on Youtube. Also, be sure check out Q Worship Collective!

Jani became a Christian at the age of 18 and stayed a Christian for 30 years. She enjoyed the community, yet found the church a bit polarizing. Listen how she navigated through this time of her life and where she is now.

In this episode we discuss Mary’s journey through her Catholic faith, including her awakening to her Queer identity. We also share our love for Brandi Carlile, and she gives her friend, Jody Friend’s music a shout out and there will be a sample of her music at the end of the episode. Jody’s music can be found here at https://publicuniversalfriend.bandcamp.com/album/chrysalis.

Kim is a Filipina American, Presbyterian, minister, musician, songwriter, hype man, friend, who has a passion for life and people. Just like everyone, Kim has an unique journey.

In this episode Carrie shares her journey from Odessa, TX to Austin. Carrie grew up in the Pentecostal movement and found her way to the Universalist Unitarians. She’s an advocate for the Queer community and a fierce Momma Bear for her kids and Texas Trans and Queer kids.

Rev. Jonathan Freeman share's with us his journey through the PCA (Presbyterian Church in America), to the PCUSA (Presbyterian Church in the United States of America). The PCA being the stricter more conservative out of the two. Jonathan also shares with us his insider out look as a guy who grew up in purity culture, and why he decided to stay a Christian and become an ordained minister.

This week I interview my friend, musician and rock star, Zach Leal. Zach currently works at an Episcopal Church, and at a ministry in San Antonio called One. Check out his band on instagram, Holdspacenothate.