Today my guest is Juno Schulze.

Juno Schulze (they/them) is a writer, artist and podcaster who has done a lot under the name “NJ Schulze”. Their audio drama ‘Dream Girl City’ was written and produced right as they were starting their gender identity and sexuality journey. Today, they’re an accomplished storyteller striving to tell queer stories that connect with an audience that needs them.

We had so much fun on this episode. Both having grown up in high control religion, it was interesting to see how similar yet different they were and how they effected our coming out journey.

We talked about so many things. I hope you enjoy this episode.

As always, huge thanks to Brian Smith of Wholly Holy Music Productions who produced our theme music.

If you have any questions or topics that you want me to talk about, send me a DM.

I'm taking on new coaching clients, so if you want to work with me, or are interested in learning how to work with me, send me a DM and I would love to jump on a free coaching call with you to see if we'd be a good fit.

My guest today is my friend, Liz Lucas.

Liz Lucas (she/her) is a backpacking guide that uses her love for nature and the outdoors to help people connect back to themselves by spending time on multi-day camping trips. With her guiding expertise, she takes her guests on the ultimate adventure of personal growth and connecting with community by learning and teaching others how to not only rely on themselves, but also others, in a wilderness setting.

I loved getting to be able to have this conversation with Liz. She's such a wealth of knowledge when it comes to the outdoors as well as mindset work and learning how to love and live from the inside out. We talked about that and so much more this episode.

Check out her website for booking her as a guide here: https://www.lizlucascoaching.com/general-8

You can follow her on Instagram here: @lizlucascoaching

As always, huge thanks to Brian Smith of Wholly Holy Music Productions who produced our theme music.

If you have any questions or topics that you want me to talk about, send me a DM. If you, anyone you know, or anyone that you'd like to hear on my podcast, get in touch with me and I'd love to set something up for us to connect.

I'm taking on new coaching clients, so if you want to work with me, or are interested in learning how to work with me, send me a DM and I would love to jump on a free coaching call with you to see if we'd be a good fit.

You can find me on Instagram and TikTok: @sargent.says

Today, my guest is Mariah Keener.

Mariah Keener (she/her) is a singer-songwriter, podcast producer, and worship leader that currently serves as the Director of Art and Worship at South Bend City Church (southbendcitychurch.com) in South Bend, IN. After releasing her latest single, Jesus-Loving Queer Kid, she’s opened for Flamy Grant and Derek Webb and has had the opportunity to be a catalyst in conversations around sexuality and the church. For more from Mariah, or to connect with her, head to her Instagram (@mariahkeener) or to her website (mariahkeenermusic.com).

I loved getting to have this conversation with Mariah. We had met in passing at Q Worship Weekend and Q Christian Fellowship, but this was the first time I was able to actually have a conversation with her.

You can check out her latest single, Jesus-Loving Queer Kid, here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5nvHcZtQQUlo38N7d0xHhm?si=iGGXz9U6Tz66PHrprd_rYg

If you have any questions or topics that you want me to talk about, send me a DM. Or if you, or someone you know would like to be on the podcast, let me know and I would love to host you and your story.

I'm taking on new coaching clients, so if you want to work with me, or are interested in learning how to work with me, send me a DM and I would love to jump on a free coaching call with you to see if we'd be a good fit.

As always, huge thanks to Brian Smith of Wholly Holy Music Productions who produced our theme music.

My guest this episode is Sarah Something, aka SJ Julius. SJ (she/they) is a queer Twin Cities-based singer-songwriter with a love for spreading positivity and inclusivity through music. Her debut album, “Orientation,” is available on Spotify, iTunes or anywhere else you stream music.

Check out her debut album here: https://open.spotify.com/album/6X8kheNcSoXANUD4siqxTY?si=k0LQrtkSQ5208tQOjvp_XA

I was introduced to SJ through a mutual friend. Having these deep conversations with brand new friends is honestly my favorite way to get to know people. We can skip right over the idle chit chat and get right into the hard hitting, heart opening sharing.

You can follow SJ on Instagram: @sarahsomething_music

You can find me on Instagram and TikTok: @sargent.says

If you could rate and share this episode with anyone who you think of, I'd appreciate you. Even more than I already do.

Huge thanks to Brian Smith of Wholly Holy Music Productions who produced our theme music.

If you have any questions or topics that you want me to talk about, send me a DM.

I'm taking on new coaching clients, so if you want to work with me, or are interested in learning how to work with me, send me a DM and I would love to jump on a free coaching call with you to see if we'd be a good fit.

My friends, Anna Dawahare & April Little of the Reclaiming the Garden Podcast, joined me for this conversation. They invited me on their podcast and I wanted to return the favor and have them on mine for Pride Month. Talking with your friends is always a good time, and I hope you enjoy listening in on our conversation.

Reclaiming the Garden's Instagram is: @reclaimingthegarden

Anna Dawahare (she/they) is a therapist, educator, and nerd living in sunny Los Angeles. She currently works with children and teens with the goal of eventually starting a private practice for those harmed by religious trauma. She got her MSW from Fordham University in 2023, and previous to that she was a performer of several trades (she fears her clients one day finding her old materials online a la Robin Sparkles from HIMYM). When not podcasting, Anna sings with Angel City Chorale, volunteers with Q Christian Fellowship, and drinks copious amounts of tea.

Anna's Instagram is: @thatpunchabletheaternerd

April Little is a queer, autistic theologian, podcaster, and writer who holds a Master of Arts in Theology and Culture: Community Development. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing and French from Hollins University. April wants to empower LGBTQ+ youth of faith to celebrate the fullness of their selves and others. With her friend Anna Dawahare, she hosts the Reclaiming the Garden Podcast where they discuss the intersection of queer and Christian identities. She lives in Seattle, WA.

April's Instagram is: @april_thewriter

If you want to know more about how to work with me and learn how to accept yourself, send me a message and I’ll send you the details. I'm taking on new coaching clients, so if you want to work with me, or are interested in learning how to work with me, send me a DM and I would love to jump on a free coaching call with you to see if we'd be a good fit.

My Instagram & TikTok are: @sargent.says

Huge thanks to Brian Smith of Wholly Holy Music Productions who produced our theme music.

If you have any questions or topics that you want me to talk about, any guests you'd like me to have on, or if you want to come on yourself, send me a DM.

Today, my guest is Laci Bean.

Laci Bean is the co-host of the "Deadly Faith" podcast, which examines the intersection of religion and crime, focusing on cases of religious abuse, cults, and criminal activities by religious figures. Having deconstructed her own faith, she brings a unique perspective to the podcast. Additionally, Laci is a certified trauma recovery coach specializing in religious trauma, helping others navigate their healing journeys.

We had such a great conversation, neither of us wanted it to end. The rabbit trails we went down were so much fun and the topics had everything to do with why being queer is such a foundational part of who we are and how we come into our authenticity. Religious deconstruction was what started both of us on our queer journey of self discovery and in the process, we healed a lot of our own religious upbringing and really started to heal from the inside out.

You can follow Laci on Instagram and TikTok: @laci_bean

You can follow her podcast: @deadlyfaithpodcast

Follow me on Instagram and TikTok: @sargent.says

Huge thanks to Brian Smith of Wholly Holy Music Productions who produced our theme music.

If you have any questions or topics that you want me to talk about, send me a DM.

I'm taking on new coaching clients, so if you want to work with me, or are interested in learning how to work with me, send me a DM and I would love to jump on a free coaching call with you to see if we'd be a good fit.

Today I have Karly Philips on the pod.

Karly Philips (she/they), MSW, LCSW, is the host of the "Sapphic and Spiritual" podcast, where she explores the intersection of queerness and spirituality. A witch, intuitive, coming out coach, and activist, Karly is dedicated to helping others discover the magic that lies within their queerness. As a writer and poet, she believes in the transformative power of sharing our stories to inspire and create collective change.

We talked about why Pride is important as a way of activism, how Karly see consciousness as energy, how we both feel that Pride is inherent to our dignity and integrity.

You can catch Part 2 of our conversation on her podcast, "Sapphic and Spiritual" where we dive deeper into mindset work and how our queerness is a spiritual path.

Website: https://www.sapphicandspiritual.com/

Find Karly on TikTok and Instagram @sapphicandspiritual

You can find me on the socials: @sargent.says

Huge thanks to Brian Smith of Wholly Holy Music Productions who produced our theme music.

If you have any questions or topics that you want me to talk about, send me a DM.

I'm taking on new coaching clients, so if you want to work with me, or are interested in learning how to work with me, send me a DM and I would love to jump on a free coaching call with you to see if we'd be a good fit.

In this episode, my guest, Liz Zamorski, talk about how being queer is a quest for the truth. Your truth. We also chat about why Pride is important, not just to the individual, but also to the legacy of those that came before us.

You can find Liz on Instagram: @thefemmegenius

Huge thanks to Brian Smith of Wholly Holy Music Productions who produced our theme music.

If you have any questions or topics that you want me to talk about, send me a DM.

I'm taking on new coaching clients, so if you want to work with me, or are interested in learning how to work with me, send me a DM and I would love to jump on a free coaching call with you to see if we'd be a good fit.

My guest this episode is my friend, Eliza Hill.

Eliza Hill (she/her) is an intuitive guide, teacher, and coach. Her why behind her work is to guide humans to discover what is underneath the surface - what truly makes you, you - while diving deep into the frequencies and beliefs of the heart, releasing attachment and (re)building lives, however that looks for each human. In the frequency of love and compassion, she leans into knowing yourself energetically, listening to and trusting yourself, encouraging you to go deep while staying open, and remembering that messy in the middle is magic in the works.

We covered so many topics you'll just have to listen to hear them all. And we even managed to bring it full circle at the end.

You can follow Eliza on Instagram: @elizah_coaching.

Her website is: elizahillcoaching.com

Huge thanks to Brian Smith of Wholly Holy Music Productions who produced our theme music.

If you have any questions or topics that you want me to talk about, send me a DM. Or if you want to be a guest, send me a message as well.

I'm taking on new coaching clients, so if you want to work with me, or are interested in learning how to work with me, send me a DM and I would love to jump on a free coaching call with you to see if we'd be a good fit.

My guest today is Erin Mieskowski.

You can follow Erin on IG: @faithxwtf I also have her website below so you can check her out.

Huge thanks to Brian Smith of Wholly Holy Music Productions who produced our theme music.

If you have any questions or topics that you want me to talk about, send me a DM.

If you'd like to be a guest on the podcast, send me a message.

I'm taking on new coaching clients, so if you want to work with me, or are interested in learning how to work with me, send me a DM and I would love to jump on a free coaching call with you to see if we'd be a good fit.