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While Daniel and Jo have been quite public with their relationship, marriage and faith, this hasn't always been the case.

Like most LGBTQI+ people, their journey to where they are today has been marked by an ongoing battle against shame. Not because they believe they are wrong to love someone of the same sex, but rather because this is the scar that they carry because of the experience of growing up gay in a straight world.

Join Daniel and Jo as they reflect on their journey with shame and how even today they continue to battle to ensure that it does not win.

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In their final episode with guest Andre Afamasaga, Daniel and Jo discuss the power that comes with being unashamedly authentic.

Recorded in the latter part of 2020, Andre reflects on the first time he introduced himself as a gay christian Samoan man and the power that those words gave him.

Being gay and christian has opened a whole new world however being a minority within a minority group has also come with its set of unique challenges. How does one own their truth in the spaces that they occupy?

Andre, Dan and Jo also reflect on how visible the LGBTQI+ community has become and particularly in the Christian and Seventh Day Adventist communities. In the midst of these conservative spaces, LGBTQI+ christians are making inroads and are being visibly and authentically, Unashamed.

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In this episode we join Dan and Jo as they continue their conversation with Andre Afamasaga.

There is something about Jesus that makes Him so attractive to people like Dan, Jo and Andre. There's something about the story of an outcast from Nazareth that speaks to their own stories and experiences as Gay Adventist Christians.

Yet the Jesus we see in the bible is not always who is always portrayed by people who claim to be christians. Culture and politics have over time changed what it means to be a Jesus follower. From a God who includes the outcasts, He is now often portrayed as a God who is obsessed with what people wear or who they love for example.

Join us as we peel back the veil of culture, time, and tradition to look boldly at the one who loved us first. Join us as we look at the Jesus that so many LGBTQI+ christians relate to and call their personal friend.

This is my Jesus.

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Through years of wrestling with his sexuality , including about 15 years of conversion therapy, Andre comes to a realisation; The grace and acceptance of Jesus that he would share with others as a pastor, was available to him too.

Join Dan and Jo as they continue the conversation with Andre and discover more about his journey to self acceptance as a gay christian islander.

Dealing with the societal stigma of homosexuality is hard enough, however it becomes even more damaging and dangerous when it gets conflated with culture and religion.

By being unashamedly visible, they hope that their stories inspires honest conversations in churches about the prejudiced and damaging beliefs that are often used against LGBTQ+ people who are seeking a safe space to practice their faith.

Trigger warning: This episode discusses conversion therapy and related practices

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Join Dan and Jo as they introduce you to Andre - a former pastor who came out publicly via an article in the Sydney Morning Herald during the aftermath of the Israel Folau saga. The article went viral and went on to be shared and published internationally.

As someone who was a minister for the Seventh-day Adventist Church, Andre has had quite a journey with accepting his sexuality and what this has meant for his position as a pastor.

Since transitioning from the pulpit to now working for the human rights commission, Andre has been a light and a respected voice for the LGBTQI+ community and we are so blessed to be able to share some of his story with you.

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The Seventh Day Adventist church is one step away from being the most progressive christian denomination. This is a bold statement considering the church currently does not officially ordain women in some parts of the world and still believes that homosexuality is a sin.

In this episode Daniel and Jo react to a statement published by the South Pacific Division of Seventh Day Adventists regarding the recent Conversion Therapy Ban that was enacted in the state of Victoria, Australia.

Is the Christian church changing and shifting to a more progressive perspective? Is the church moving to a more compassionate position on social justice matters? Or is the church no longer living up to its mission and thus we are seeing God using secular governments as His agents of change in order to protect the vulnerable?

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As discussions continue amongst politicians, Jo and Dan share their thoughts on Victoria's proposed bill to ban conversion and suppression practices in the state.

Many religious groups believe this bill will encroach on their freedom of religion and ability to practice their faith, and many are spreading this message on social media, but is that really the case? Is that really what the bill is about?

Dan and Jo discuss the impact of conversion therapy and practices on the LGBTQiA+ community and whether or not the church should be concerned for its own perceived persecution, or if it should support this bill.

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Dan and Jo are back with Season 3 of Enough Room!!

In their first episode they recap some exciting developments in the first month of 2020 including a Drag Queen who came out very publicly as a Seventh Day Adventist Christian on RuPauls Drag Race Season 13.

There is definitely a lot of work to be done in the Christian church when it comes to affirming LGBTQ+ christians. However there is still a question to be asked about how we have reached a point where a Drag Queen can be so open and bold about their Christian faith. Not only boldly claiming to be a christian but also identifying as a Seventh Day Adventist Christian at that.

Has there been a shift in the church? How has this happened?

Join Dan and Jo as they revisit the story of Jesus and the woman at the well. The beginning of what they believe is a long history of Jesus followers breaking down barriers and boldly proclaiming their relationship with the loving Christ.

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Christmas is that time of the year when we often take time to take stock of the experiences of the year that's been. iIt is also a time when families are reunited and relationships are celebrated.

In this episode, Dan and Jo review what this year has been like for Enough Room and the community it has built across the world.

They also take the time to acknowledge that for many in the LGBTQI+ community, Christmas is also a reminder of the relationships that we have lost while at the same time an opportunity to celebrate the families we have since built.

Join Dan and Jo on their final episode of 2020. You don't want to miss this..

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In this episode, Dan and Jo discuss some of the experiences of the past year and how they have seen the love of the church grow cold.

While it can be hurtful to be left out and ignored because of who you are, it can also teach you a lot about who your true friends are.

Join Dan and Jo as they explore a new way of understanding Jesus words regarding the end times and how the church may have more to be concerned with than it thought.

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