The Church Closet

By Spencer Baker

An intimate discussion between friends about what it means to be a Christian - when you also happen to be gay. We hope to give advice and encouragement to LGBT+ people who are holding onto their faith... more

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How many episodes does The Church Closet have?

The podcast currently has 26 episodes available.

The Church Closet episodes:

March 01, 2023 S2E5- Theology of Sexuality Pt. 1
Part 1 of our discussion on what the Bible really has to say about sexuality - from the ground up. We discuss how to find context for Biblical passages, the significance of marriage, the power of symbols, and some key passages about sexuality. More to come next time!
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34min
November 30, 2022 S2E4: What terminology should we know?
Welcome back to the church closet. In this episode, the boys describe commonly misunderstood terminology related to same-sex attraction and gender identity.
Questions or comments? email us at [email protected].
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33min
October 06, 2022 S2E3: Does counseling help you?
Welcome back to the church closet! In this episode, we discuss the benefits of counseling, the relative merits of biblical counseling vs. secular counseling, good and bad reasons not to go to counseling, and a lot more.

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34min
September 21, 2022 S2E2: How do you establish physical and emotional boundaries with people of the same gender?
Welcome back to the church closet! This episode tackles boundaries, and how to set them up with people of the same gender. What works, what doesn't, and what depends.

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33min
September 07, 2022 S2E1: What happened while you were growing up that shaped your sexuality?
Welcome back to the Church Closet! This is the first episode of season 2, and we have a full slate of exciting topics to delve into. This week, the guy discuss the events, thoughts, and relationships that may have affected the development of their sexuality.

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30min
July 13, 2022 Episode 21: What does Pride mean to you personally?
Welcome back to the Church Closet! In this episode, the boys discuss their personal feelings and hot takes around pride. Along the way, they discuss tolerance, identity, and how the church has changed over the years.

Questions or comments? email us at [email protected].
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34min
June 29, 2022 Episode 20: History of Pride Month
Welcome back to the church closet. In this episode, we break down some of the history of pride: from demonstrations, to marches, to flags, the landscape of gay rights in America has changed drastically over the years.
In our next episode, we'll discuss our reactions to pride culture: but to set the stage, we're discussing some of the political and social history of pride.
How do you think about pride? How has it affected you? email us at [email protected].
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20min
June 15, 2022 Episode 19 - How should Christians consume media?
Welcome back to the church closet. in this episode, We tackle the question of how to consume media in a way that honors God, and how being same-sex attracted relates to that. Note that a lot of this episode is a discussion of pornography, so it may not be appropriate for all listeners.
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26min
June 01, 2022 Episode 18 - How should we think about gay stereotypes and media?
Welcome back to the church closet. On this episode, Charlie and Spencer discuss a grab bag of related topics. How should we deal with the stereotypes that exist for gay people? What is the role of the media in perpetuating stereotypes? Will Hollywood turn my kids gay? We discuss all these and more.

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Follow our Instagram @thechurchclosetpod.
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30min
May 18, 2022 Episode 17 - What does it mean to be a disciple?
Welcome back to the church closet. In this episode, Charlie and Spencer discuss how to be a disciple of Christ. It's one thing to believe in Jesus: it's another thing to grow in your faith. Charlie and Spencer highlight the importance of Bible reading, prayer, and being a part of a Christian community.
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Follow our Instagram @thechurchclosetpod.

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35min

FAQs about The Church Closet:

How many episodes does The Church Closet have?

The podcast currently has 26 episodes available.