Dani (@andhersaints) is a queer Catholic artist who grew up in an Opus Dei all-girls high school, where they were assigned to make religious art long before they believed in God. What started as a reluctant chore became a source of spiritual freedom. In this episode, Dani shares how they reclaimed Catholic imagery through humor, creativity, and queer embodiment—transforming saints from symbols of repression into icons of resistance and joy.

We talk about everything from St. Thérèse of Lisieux to the gay subtext in Michelangelo’s art, from side-eyed Tumblr theology to the healing power of silliness. Dani reminds us that many queer people have always found refuge and expression through art in the Church—and that no one should have to justify their dignity in order to belong.

Whether you’ve wrestled with your faith or just love weird saint trivia, this episode is a playful, powerful look at what happens when queer people take back the canvas.