Life on Side B

A Side B Collective is taking over the podcast! Josh wrote a piece for the Collective titled "The Case for Civil Marriage in Celibate Partnerships". Chase and Shelby, from A Side B Collective, interview him as a follow up to the written piece. BEFORE YOU LISTEN, please read the piece at asidebcollective.substack.com. 

What does it look like to be spiritually formed as a queer person who follows Christ?

Dive into six transformative spiritual movements, designed to help LGBT+ and same-sex-attracted Christians integrate their faith and sexuality. Join us starting on April 7th for seven episodes exploring LGBT+ spiritual formation and emotional health. Learn more at ⁠whollyourselves.org/becomingwholepodcast⁠.

Follow the podcast to hear the episodes as soon as they come out on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. 

The time has come. All the cohosts including, season 2 co-host, Mary, and our intern, Jacob come back together to close out the Life on Side B series. In this final episode, the hosts share memorable moments from the podcast, and acknowledge each other's contributions, and express hopes for the future of the Side B community. Josh closes out the episode with a special message for listeners that you won't want to miss. 

Check out the video of the episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1CZj2b7izo

For the last episode before the series finale, this is Henry's episode and he decided to sit down with Josh and Grant to look over the last five years. They reflect on the transformative impact of the podcast on their lives. They share personal growth experiences, memorable episodes, and the misconceptions that often arise about their identities and beliefs. As we near the end, the cohosts share messages of gratitude for the listeners and each other. 

Josh and Elizabeth sit down with Taylor, Kris, and Remi to hear about their experience as trans Christians due to the current cultural and political shifts in the United States and around the world. Each of their voices brings amazing depth to the complexity of the situation and calls cisgender Christians both in the Side B queer community and throughout the Church to advocacy for our trans siblings. 

To learn more about the murder of Sam Nordquist, check out this article. 

On the reference about Russell Moore by Josh, it was not a Christianity Today article but an NPR interview. Check it out here.

We have arrived to our final follow up interviews of the season. Josh is talking with Paolo Errico to discuss more about vulnerability, sexual integrity, and personal growth. They explore the struggle with shame, the necessity of setting boundaries, and the ongoing journey of self-discovery and integrity.

Check out S4E09 to hear Paolo's previous episode on the podcast.

Then (starting at 29:01), Josh sits down with Michelle Newbold and Dr. Julia Sadusky about their experiences on the podcast, the evolution of their thoughts on sexuality and inclusivity, and the importance of supporting the queer community. They discuss Dr. Sadusky's new book series on talking about sexuality with kids.

Check out S1E03 & S2E10 to hear Michelle's previous episodes. Check out S2E04, S2E08, & S5E12 to hear Dr. Sadusky's previous episodes.

Bekah is back and its time for her episode. She is joined by Josh and Henry as she shares an update on her life since working as a "professional gay." The three of them discuss the complexities of navigating personal and professional identities within ministry. The conversation explores themes of authenticity, the pressures of public ministry, the influence of donors, and the importance of caring for the Side B community.

Our friend, Nhat, joins Josh and Christian to talk about his experience living with HIV. This is a topic which listeners wrote in asking to hear more on and we are honored to share Nhat and his story. Christian, as well, gives information from his work in HIV. 

Grant is joined by Scott Herr as they reflect on the evolution of the Side B community and share insights about the challenges and growth experienced over the years. They touch on key publications that have shaped the conversation, and the ongoing tensions faced by individuals navigating their faith and sexuality.

As we continue follow up interviews with previous guests, Josh sits down with Christian Johnston to discuss his personal journey since his episode on sexual abuse. They reflect on the impact of sharing their stories, the importance of consent, and the need for vigilance in personal interactions. The conversation also touches on sexual health awareness.

Check out S3E11 to hear Christian's previous episode on the podcast. 

Then (starting at 31:00), Henry talks with Greg Webb as they discuss the evolution of the podcast, its impact on the Side B movement, and the historical moments that have shaped their experiences. They explore the importance of centering diverse voices, the complexities of donor-based ministry, and the personal growth within the community. 

Check out S3E8 & S3E23 to hear Gregg's previous appearances on the podcast.