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This episode is a Bible Talks episode where you get just me, sharing a Biblical test and the life lessons that I derive from it.  My purpose in doing these is to just offer a little encouragement to you as we go about this thing we call the Christian life.  Today, I am reading and reflecting on Luke 4:1-13.  This is the "temptation" of Jesus story.  Now, I will need to confess that when I started the recording, I had 3 P's but in the sharing, I suddenly realized I had 4.  So, anyway...I hope you will enjoy this reflection of this text from Luke's Gospel.  This is "Coffee with Keith."

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I am excited to Invite Molly Downs-Stoller to the podcast today as we discuss the issue of "Coming Out."  Molly, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California,  received  her Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from Point Loma Nazarene University and a Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of San Diego.  She has been working in the mental health field for over 15 years.  You are going to love learning more about Molly and her journey and work on this week's edition of "Coffee with Keith."   

instagram: @lgbtqchristiantherapist
TikTok: @lesbiantherapist 
email: [email protected]
Website:  www.thechristiancloset.com 
My bio:  Molly Downs-Stoller — The Christian Closet
She mentioned getting involved in a small group, here is the link for Q Christian Fellowship who offers them https://www.qchristian.org/community/groups
Another small group of teens....Beloved Arise https://www.belovedarise.org/youthgroup
Books she mentioned:
Unclobber by Colby Martin  http://www.unclobber.com/

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The Transfiguration of Jesus is a special event celebrated within most liturgical churches and today's ready comes from the Gospel of Luke: 9:28-43a.  In  this bonus episode you will hear the text read from the NASB and I will share with you 5 quick life lessons that I derive from the study of this beautiful story.  I hope you will give it a listen and enjoy.

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So on with the program...this is "Coffee with Keith."

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I am thrilled to invite Jessica Bolet to the podcast for this episode.  I had the privalege to teach and administrate at the high school where Jessica attended.  In this episode we talk about her struggle to overcome her "struggle" with queerness (the common phrasing by evangelicals at the time) and her desire to serve God in ministry.  We also talk about Jessica's journey of trauma and the working through that.  It is a thrill for me to see how this former student has matured and thrived in life. 

Jessica (she/her/they/them) is currently learning and actively pursuing a career in real estate.  Previously, Jess worked for telecommunication companies, leading sales teams not only in growth but in driving a spirit of excellence.  After high school Jess spent a gap year at "Master's Commission (similar to seminary but for Assemblies of God).  Jess has a BA in Business Administration from Mars Hill and is currently working on completing an MBA. 

I believe you are going to truly enjoy this episode and my chat with Jess on "Coffee with Keith."

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Religious Trauma is a very real thing.  My guest today is well aware of this fact.    Brett Bainer is an actor, singer, vegan, all things spirituality nerd. He is passionate about reminding people that we are not deconstructing the real Jesus we are deconstructing what is NOT the real Jesus. He just released his first single “Fire” available on all streaming platforms.

In this episode, Brett and I talk about his own personal struggles with faith, trauma and his life now.  I always love to hear people's stories and the healing they have obtained. 

To connect with Brett on Instagram: @brettbainer

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Today, my special guest is Life Coach and Pastor, Brandy Kizer.  Brandy is an American born southern girl, with sweet tea running through her veins.  Her greatest passion is making it impossible for others to not know Jesus.  After work hours, you can probably find Brandy tucked away reading, at a gem show, or planning her next big adventure.

In this episode, we chat about her journey from being a Southern Baptist Church girl in Alabama to a missionary working in Los Angeles to now, an engaged bisexual life coach and pastor residing in Canada.  It's quiet a journey so hang on.

I really think you will enjoy my chat with Brandy.  So, grab a coffee, have a seat, and let's chat on this episode of "Coffee with Keith."

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Welcome to the show.  Today, I have special guest, Susan Cottrell.

SUSAN COTTRELL is an international speaker whose TEDx talk has 1.6 million views. OutSmart magazine called her “The Mother of All MamaBears.” The Advocate dubbed her “our favorite affirming matriarch.” She is a prominent voice for the LGBTQ community and their faith parents who has been featured on ABC’s 20/20, Nightline and Good Morning America, on NBC News Out, and as a contributor on the Our Bible app. She is a public theologian and through her nonprofit organization—FreedHearts—Susan champions the LGBTQ community and families with her authentic love; and she challenges people to love as the foundation of their faith. She spent 20+ years in the nonaffirming Evangelical church, has a Master of Arts in Theological Studies, and served as the Vice-President of PFLAG Austin. Her FreedHearts Blog and YouTube videos have millions of viewers, the FreedHearts Podcast has more than 50,000 downloads, and her books “Mom, I’m Gay”—Loving Your LGBTQ Child and Strengthening Your Faith; True Colors: Celebrating the Truth and Beauty of the Real You; Radically Included: The Biblical Case for Radical Love and Inclusion; and Be the Love You Want to See in the World are critically acclaimed. She and her husband Rob have been married for 34 years and have five children, two of whom identify as queer.  

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On today's episode of Coffee with Keith, I have Pastor Floyd Hughes.  Pastor Floyd was born and raised in New York City. He and his wife Christina live in Jefferson Hills, a suburb of Pittsburgh, where Floyd serves as pastor of CrossRoads Community Church of Jefferson Hills (www.crossroadsofjeffersonhills.com). Floyd is also the author of the book, Act Like An E-Christian, a devotional based on the book of Acts. He served 12 years in the United States Army, worked in the telecom industry, and consulted with the government. He previously served as a teaching pastor at CrossCurrent Church in Ashburn VA and assisted with the planting of Steel City Church in the Oakland area of Pittsburgh. He is a self-proclaimed geek, a self-proclaimed foodie, a social media over user (@BigPhatPastor across all platforms except TikTok where he is @BigPhatPastor1 and yes, there is a story to the name), an avid comic book reader, and a movie fan. One of Floyd’s favorite things to do is creatively share the truths of God’s Word with people in his circle of influence.

In this episode we discuss the current climate of our societal culture, what we can do about it, and how his newest book addresses the subject.  I always love talking Theology with others and of course, we do some of that in this episode.  Be sure to give it a listen as Pastor Floyd Hughes and I chat on Coffee with Keith.

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This episode's guest is Father Shannon Kearnes.  Father Kearns is a transgender man who believes in the transformative power of story. He is an ordained priest, a playwright, and a theologian. He the co-founder of http://QueerTheology.com which has reached more than a million people all over the world through videos, articles, and online courses and community. He will soon be publishing his first book with Eerdman’s.

Shannon is a recipient of the Playwrights’ Center Jerome Fellowship in 20/21 and he was a Lambda Literary Fellow for 2019 and a Finnovation Fellow for 2019/2020. He is a sought after speaker on transgender issues and religion as well as a skilled facilitator of a variety of workshops.

In this episode of Coffee with Keith, Father Kearnes and I discuss his interesting journey from the Evangelical church to his Catholic ordination and transition.  We also talk theology in general so be sure to listen in. 

Be sure also to connect with Father Kearns, visit his website, and share this episode of Coffee with Keith.
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Matt Linden knows what it's like to grow up as an Evangelical Christian.  He grew up in Washington state attending a non-denominational Evangelical church.  His father was/and is a conservative Christian.  So, when Matt realized he was gay, it was a traumatic experience  Since then, he has been on a journey to heal and find his faith.  If you want to hear more about Matt's personal journey, please listen to episode 31.  But, in this episode we shift gears a little.  I wanted to have Matt back on the show to share his heart and encouragement to Christian parents.  This idea came from a final question I asked Matt in Episode 31 (What would you want parents of queer children (regardless of age) to know.  He gave a wonderful answer but later emailed me more thoughts and said he wish he had been able to articulate those in the first episode.  I said, "we can fix that."  And that's when I reached back out to Matt and asked him to come back on the show to share.  In this chat Matthew shares his 3 biggies and they are right on point.  You will also hear me express my opinion on the topic as well.  So, buckle up and get ready to take a compassionate ride into living as a Christian parent of a gay child as presented by Matt Linden.  This is "Coffee with Keith."

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1. Matt’s Blog, The Crossing: https://crossingblog.com/
2. Instagram: https://www

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