Robin Brown is a black, binary trans woman who has dedicated her life to studying social structures that oppress marginalized communities. Out of her own oppression was born a fierce passion for social advocacy, social change, and equity. Her two cultures have helped her flourish in both discovering her true identity and developing a voice this world so desperately needs.

You can find Robin on Facebook at Robin Brown or Instagram at @robinjay25.

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Darin McKenna is an out, queer pastor and Enneagram coach living in L.A. Yet once upon a time, he was a closeted pastor in Atlanta, Georgia, wrestling with faith, sexuality, and his place in the church. Though he wouldn't do it over again, beauty came out of those tensions and he wouldn't trade them for anything.

You can find Darin at darinmckenna.com, Darin McKenna on Facebook, and @DarinMcKenna on Instagram and Twitter. His church, New Abbey North Hollywood, can be found at @newabbeynoho and newabbey.org/noho.

You can support the podcast financially at anchor.fm/beautifultension, by leaving a rating or review, and sharing it with anyone you think might enjoy it. Make sure to subscribe to stay up-to-date on new episodes. Thanks for your support!

The "why" behind the podcast, where "Beautiful Tension" comes from, and the part of my story that started it all.