Queer Theology

Cruising For God: Queering Jacob


Listen Later

We’re gonna revisit our roots of this podcast for this episode by queering the Bible! Specifically, the passage we explore is from Genesis, the story of Jacob wrestling with God. We discuss the significance of this passage in relation to queer identities, gender narratives, and how you can bring yourself to your own interpretation of scripture. Our conversation highlights the importance of personal experiences in understanding biblical texts and emphasizes the role of journaling as a spiritual practice. We encourage y’all to read this passage and reflect on what this passage brings up for YOU! 

 

Takeaways

  • The Bible did not originally have chapters and verses.
  • Jacob’s story illustrates the holiness of wrestling with faith.
  • Wrestling with God can be seen as a trans narrative.
  • The Bible can continually surprise and teach us new things.
  • Personal experiences shape our interpretations of scripture.
  • Queer theology allows for diverse interpretations of biblical texts.
  • Journaling can enhance our understanding of the Bible.
  • Engaging with the Bible requires vulnerability and curiosity.
  • The intersection of sexuality and spirituality is significant.
  • Each person’s interpretation of scripture is valid and valuable.
  •  

    Chapters

    (02:58) Wrestling with God: The Story of Jacob

    (05:59) Gender Narratives in Jacob’s Story

    (09:03) The Bible as a Living Text

    (12:04) Sexuality and Spirituality in Non-Monogamy

    (15:02) Diverse Interpretations of Scripture

    (17:53) The Power of Journaling in Spiritual Practice

     

    Resources:

    • In the Margins: A Transgender Man’s Journey With Scripture by Shannon TL Kearns
    • Join the Sanctuary Collective Community
    •  

      If you want to support the Patreon and help keep the podcast up and running, you can learn more and pledge your support at patreon.com/queertheology

      EPISODE TRANSCRIPT



      The post Cruising For God: Queering Jacob appeared first on Queer Theology.

      ...more
      View all episodesView all episodes
      Download on the App Store

      Queer TheologyBy Queer Theology / Brian G. Murphy & Shannon T.L. Kearns

      • 4.3
      • 4.3
      • 4.3
      • 4.3
      • 4.3

      4.3

      198 ratings


      More shows like Queer Theology

      View all
      Homebrewed Christianity by Dr. Tripp Fuller

      Homebrewed Christianity

      573 Listeners

      Getting Better with Jonathan Van Ness by Sony Music Entertainment / Jonathan Van Ness

      Getting Better with Jonathan Van Ness

      19,062 Listeners

      Gayish Podcast by Gayish Media

      Gayish Podcast

      1,246 Listeners

      Why Won't You Date Me? with Nicole Byer by Headgum & Nicole Byer

      Why Won't You Date Me? with Nicole Byer

      15,358 Listeners

      Gender Reveal by Tuck Woodstock

      Gender Reveal

      1,253 Listeners

      Everything Happens with Kate Bowler by Everything Happens Studios

      Everything Happens with Kate Bowler

      5,099 Listeners

      Straight White American Jesus by Bradley Onishi + Daniel Miller

      Straight White American Jesus

      1,958 Listeners

      Queer Collective Podcast by Queer Collective

      Queer Collective Podcast

      124 Listeners

      Maintenance Phase by Aubrey Gordon & Michael Hobbes

      Maintenance Phase

      16,672 Listeners

      The New Evangelicals Podcast by Hosted by Tim Whitaker

      The New Evangelicals Podcast

      1,029 Listeners

      We Can Do Hard Things by Treat Media and Glennon Doyle

      We Can Do Hard Things

      41,498 Listeners

      Vibe Check by Zach Stafford, Saeed Jones, Sam Sanders

      Vibe Check

      1,781 Listeners

      If Books Could Kill by Michael Hobbes & Peter Shamshiri

      If Books Could Kill

      9,399 Listeners

      Data Over Dogma by Daniel McClellan and Daniel Beecher

      Data Over Dogma

      1,462 Listeners

      Dare to Lead with Brené Brown by Vox Media Podcast Network

      Dare to Lead with Brené Brown

      273 Listeners