Christian Nationalism is all over the news today, from revelations about Project 2025 to recent SCOTUS rulings to mandating the 10 Commandments on the schoolroom walls. We are pleased to talk with author/publisher/commenter Keith Giles, who has been using the platform of his God Squad podcast (and others--he's a busy man!) to examine the history, accomplishments so far, and future goals of the decades-long movement to re-shape our country as a theocracy. Keith Giles is co-publisher at Quoir Publishing, author of numerous books including the recent "Quantum Sayings of Jesus," and is one of the hosts of the God Squad Podcast, the Heretic Happy Hour, and others.

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PART 4 of 4: Many Christians wonder how it is possible to be LGBTQ+ affirming in light of what most people assume to be a clear anti-Gay message in the bible. This episode summarizes all the verses we've studied so far, and weighs them against the larger backdrop of the Biblical principles of Love, Grace, and how we are called to treat others. Love doesn't necessarily mean accepting everything others do, and all though under the law of love, everything is permitted, not everything is beneficial--but love also desires more than just compelling others to do good. It desires their THRIVING. In this special 4-part series, Kelly examines how affirming Bible scholars view the 6 verses in the Bible that deal with same-sex relationships in the context of their time and place, and ask whether these really are sweeping prohibitions of all same-sex relationships, or are about specific issues in a certain time--including violence, idolatry, and religious difference--that may not apply to modern LGBTQ+ people and relationships. (TW: Sexual Assault, Rape, Incest, Slavery, Infanticide)

Many thanks to Justin Lee, Colby Martin, Thomas Oord, and the Q Christian Fellowship, from whose scholarship we borrowed liberally! 

Justin Lee:

https://geekyjustin.com/

Colby Martin:

https://www.colbymartinonline.com/

Thomas J. Oord:

https://thomasjayoord.com/

Q Christian Fellowship:

https://www.qchristian.org/

1946: The Mistranslation that Shifted a Culture

https://www.1946themovie.com/

Also, remember to find us at Theology Beer Camp 
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And use our discount code RADICALHOBBIT to save $50 on tickets!

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Special thanks to our sponsors at Quoir, publishers of The Quollective.
The Quollective isn’t just another media platform. It’s a grassroots, 
justice-fueled toolbox for people who want to change the world—and
still laugh while doing it.
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PART 3 of 4: Many Christians wonder how it is possible to be LGBTQ+ affirming in light of what most people assume to be a clear anti-Gay message in the bible. This episode wrestles with ROMANS 1, and the VICE LISTS in 1 Corinthians and 1 TIMOTHY.  In this special 4-part series, Kelly examines how affirming Bible scholars view the 6 verses in the Bible that deal with same-sex relationships in the context of their time and place, and ask whether these really are sweeping prohibitions of all same-sex relationships, or are about specific issues in a certain time--including violence, idolatry, and religious difference--that may not apply to modern LGBTQ+ people and relationships. (TW: Sexual Assault, Rape, Incest, Slavery, Infanticide)

Many thanks to Justin Lee, Colby Martin, Thomas Oord, and the Q Christian Fellowship, from whose scholarship we borrowed liberally! 

Justin Lee:

https://geekyjustin.com/

Colby Martin:

https://www.colbymartinonline.com/

Thomas J. Oord:

https://thomasjayoord.com/

Q Christian Fellowship:

https://www.qchristian.org/

1946: The Mistranslation that Shifted a Culture

https://www.1946themovie.com/

Also, remember to find us at Theology Beer Camp 
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/theology-camp-the-return-of-the-god-pods-tickets-824208298207
And use our discount code RADICALHOBBIT to save $50 on tickets!

*****
Special thanks to our sponsors at Quoir, publishers of The Quollective.
The Quollective isn’t just another media platform. It’s a grassroots, 
justice-fueled toolbox for people who want to change the world—and
still laugh while doing it.
----
Use promo code radicallove for 10% off a yearly subscription—that’s a
savings of 20% off the monthly price.  Go to thequollective.com and
let’s build a post-fascist future together.
 

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PART 2 of 4: Many Christians wonder how it is possible to be LGBTQ+ affirming in light of what most people assume to be a clear anti-Gay message in the bible. This episode continues this exploration by taking on the story of Sodom, and investigating what are the "abominations" in the laws of Leviticus. In this special 4-part series, Kelly examines how affirming Bible scholars view the 6 verses in the Bible that deal with same-sex relationships in the context of their time and place, and ask whether these really are sweeping prohibitions of all same-sex relationships, or are about specific issues in a certain time--including violence, idolatry, and religious difference--that may not apply to modern LGBTQ+ people and relationships. (TW: Sexual Assault, Rape, Incest, Slavery, Infanticide)

Many thanks to Justin Lee, Colby Martin, Thomas Oord, and the Q Christian Fellowship, from whose scholarship we borrowed liberally! 

Justin Lee:

https://geekyjustin.com/

Colby Martin:

https://www.colbymartinonline.com/

Thomas J. Oord:

https://thomasjayoord.com/

Q Christian Fellowship:

https://www.qchristian.org/
 

1946: The Mistranslation that Shifted a Culture

https://www.1946themovie.com/

Also, remember to find us at Theology Beer Camp 
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/theology-camp-the-return-of-the-god-pods-tickets-824208298207
And use our discount code RADICALHOBBIT to save $50 on tickets!

*****
Special thanks to our sponsors at Quoir, publishers of The Quollective.
The Quollective isn’t just another media platform. It’s a grassroots, 
justice-fueled toolbox for people who want to change the world—and
still laugh while doing it.
----
Use promo code radicallove for 10% off a yearly subscription—that’s a
savings of 20% off the monthly price.  Go to thequollective.com and
let’s build a post-fascist future together.
 

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

PART 1 of 4: Many Christians wonder how it is possible to be LGBTQ+ affirming in light of what most people assume to be a clear anti-Gay message in the bible. In this special 4-part series, Kelly examines how affirming Bible scholars view the 6 verses in the Bible that deal with same-sex relationships in the context of their time and place, and ask whether these really are sweeping prohibitions of all same-sex relationships, or are about specific issues in a certain time--including violence, idolatry, and religious difference--that may not apply to modern LGBTQ+ people and relationships. (TW: Sexual Assault, Rape, Incest, Slavery, Infanticide)

Many thanks to Justin Lee, Colby Martin, Thomas Oord, and the Q Christian Fellowship, from whose scholarship we borrowed liberally! 

Justin Lee:

https://geekyjustin.com/

Colby Martin:

https://www.colbymartinonline.com/

Thomas J. Oord:

https://thomasjayoord.com/

Q Christian Fellowship:

https://www.qchristian.org/
 

1946: The Mistranslation that Shifted a Culture

https://www.1946themovie.com/

Also, remember to find us at Theology Beer Camp 
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/theology-camp-the-return-of-the-god-pods-tickets-824208298207
And use our discount code RADICALHOBBIT to save $50 on tickets!

*****
Special thanks to our sponsors at Quoir, publishers of The Quollective.
The Quollective isn’t just another media platform. It’s a grassroots, 
justice-fueled toolbox for people who want to change the world—and
still laugh while doing it.
----
Use promo code radicallove for 10% off a yearly subscription—that’s a
savings of 20% off the monthly price.  Go to thequollective.com and
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This week Kelly talks with Lori Adams-Brown, who has an amazing story of resilience and healing after religious abuse from her work in a prominent megachurch. As this podcast is launching, the Southern Baptist Convention is having their annual meeting to talk about, among other things, the role of women in the church (and honestly, the role of women in life!) Lori is unique in that she has had a role of "Pastor" in a church that said it was pro-women, but found it was a front for exclusion, aggression, and abuse. In addition to her healing journey, Lori also talks about the work she does now, as a consultant and coach, bringing her spiritual lessons with her as she works for inclusion in that other sacred space--the workplace--and creating safe avenues for whistleblowers to make their voices heard.

Lori Adams-Brown is a business and nonprofit executive and inclusivity specialist with 30 years experience of living and working abroad in Central & South America, Asia and the San Francisco Bay Area. Lori is is a combination of international speaker, business executive, podcaster and relief and development expert. She hosts the popular podcast "A World of Difference," celebrating humanity’s unique differences and encouraging us all to make a difference around the world. 

*****
Special thanks to our sponsors at Quoir, publishers of The Quollective.
The Quollective isn’t just another media platform. It’s a grassroots, 
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still laugh while doing it.
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