Queer Theology

Walking Through the Dark Valley – Psalm 23


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Have you ever wondered how Queer Theology started? In today’s episode, we walk down memory lane as we answer a question from Brandon. We take you on a journey on how it all began, what was the main objective when we created Queer Theology.

We queer Psalm 23 which is a bonus text. It’s also very meaningful for us because this is the first text that we covered as the first episode of Queer Theology podcast. Moreover, this text is a listener’s request from Morgan, and also a lectionary text for the week.

Stay tuned and enjoy today’s podcast.

In this episode, we talk about:

  • shout out to Amy who joined 2 months ago [5:10]
  • a listener question from Brandon about how Fr. Shay and Brian started Queer Theology [5:35]
  • how the name Queer Theology and its work started out [7:00]
  • our goals and how they came to be [8:50]
  • “Queer Theology is good news for straight cisgender folks as well.” [11:35]
  • we queer a bonus text — a listener requested text [14:00]
  • US feels like a dark valley [16:33]
  • A caution against reading this text as “we’re saved, but screw everyone else” [18:40]
  • food for thought: this passage is not for everyone all the time [20:00]
  • grace and forgiveness [21:34]
  • If you want to support the Patreon and help keep the podcast up and running, you can learn more and pledge your support at patreon.com/queertheology

    If you’d like to be featured in future episodes, email your question or Bible passage suggestion to [email protected] 

    Link(s) mentioned in this episode:

    Introducing Queer Theology’s Weekly Bible Podcast – Psalm 23
    Queer the Bible Waitlist: queertheology.com/queerbible
    Can Straight Peole Queer Theology?
    QueerTheology.com/community

    Psalm 23

    A psalm of David.

    The Lord is my shepherd.

        I lack nothing.

    He lets me rest in grassy meadows;

        he leads me to restful waters;

        he keeps me alive.

    He guides me in proper paths

        for the sake of his good name.

     

    Even when I walk through the darkest valley,

        I fear no danger because you are with me.

    Your rod and your staff—

        they protect me.

     

    You set a table for me

        right in front of my enemies.

    You bathe my head in oil;

        my cup is so full it spills over!

    Yes, goodness and faithful love

        will pursue me all the days of my life,

        and I will live in the Lord’s house

        as long as I live.

    Photo by Michael Mouritz

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