In the 3rd episode of season 2, hosts Galen and Ess interview Beth Carlson-Malena, a Queer co-pastor of a Vancouver church, about Christian community. They discuss how religious upbringings informed their sense of community and unpack the positive and negative impacts of religion on a global scale. They speak honestly about the religious trauma that Queer and marginalized folx suffer and share personal stories of their healing journey in reconciling spirituality with their Queerness. Ess and Galen don't hold back, and ask Beth some confronting questions about how she navigates representing a religion associated with colonization, genocide, and pain. 

We specifically encourage ex-christians and current Christians to listen to this episode in a rare opportunity to hear three very different Queers comment on how they believe the church has wronged folx and their belief on ways the church and communities can move forward. 

Season 2 of the QKID podcast is all about Community. Subscribe to our channel to listen to each episode about the different facets and topics related to community building. Throughout the season you will gain insight into the perspective and goals of QCC working as a nonprofit in Metro Vancouver.

To find out more about the Queer Community Collective, follow us on Instagram and Facebook @Queercommunitycollective or send us an email at [email protected]

Please note, we often have heavy conversations around complex topics. We do our best to label the episodes with trigger warnings and content summaries. However, always proceed with caution. And we believe in two way conversations so if you have feedback for the hosts, or if something didn’t resonate with you, we would love to hear about it! Thanks for listening.

Trigger warnings: Religious trauma, Spiritual trauma, Colonization, Genocide, Substance use

For more information about Beth's church head to openwaychurch.ca

In the second episode of season 2 Ess and Kaide host a conversation with Ash Cedar about community trauma. They explain what trauma is, and how its impacted them personally. They talk about historical examples of how communities have traumatized other communities and how individuals are ostracized by their own communities. Finally, they brainstorm how communities can collectively heal from generational trauma. 

Season 2 of the QKID podcast is all about Community. Subscribe to our channel to listen to each episode about the different facets and topics related to community building. Throughout the season you will gain insight into the perspective and goals of QCC working as a nonprofit in Metro Vancouver.

To find out more about the Queer Community Collective, follow us on Instagram and Facebook @Queercommunitycollective or send us an email at [email protected]

Please note, we often have heavy conversations around complex topics. We do our best to label the episodes with trigger warnings and content summaries. However, always proceed with caution. And we believe in two way conversations so if you have feedback for the hosts, or if something didn’t resonate with you, we would love to hear about it! Thanks for listening.

Trigger warnings: Trauma, Sexual Assault, Colonization, Genocide

You can find Ash on instagram @tender.ash.heq

The Season 1 Finale is here! In this round table episode Ess and Kaide introduce the Queer Community Collective's Board of Directors: The Folx. We invited Galen, MK and Jordan to our table to chat, ask introspective questions, and shower each other with praise and validation. At the end of this episode we are releasing our theme for Season 2 of the QKIDS Pod. Listen to find out what it is!

The new Folx:

Galen @galentheinvestigator

MK @_.meryk._

Jordan @thelayneway

Welcome to our long awaited second episode! Ess and Kaide introduce new segment called "Lez be honest" where they rip themselves apart for previous mistakes. They interview guest Dom Wakeland and discuss their Queer and Black experience in Metro Vancouver. Ess and Kaide also share their personal journeys with decolonization and anti-racism work. As per usual, any serious podcast moments are book-ended by laughter, joy and poking fun at each other.

Find the Queer Community Collective on Instagram and Facebook. If you share your journey with decolonization and anti-racism work on social media QCC will shout you out and commend you for your personal work. 

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