What does it really mean to be Queer and Christian? – Brandan Robertson

Today the word "Christian" is polarizing. In fact for many it
conjures up words like hate, nationalism, evil, fear. WOW...it
should not. Then couple that word with Queer, and you might as well
be burned at the stake! Let's not do that. Instead, let's invite
Queer Christians to the table to embrace their love of goad and
faith, and invite others who do not believe you deserve a place at
the table, to have human conversations to change that hate, to
love. Repeat podcast guest, Rev. Brandan Robertson joins us today
to share his new book Queer and Christian: Reclaiming The Bible,
Faith, Our Faith, and Our place At The Table - a joyful celebration
of queer faith. In this episode:

Discover calm, peaceful, empathetic conversations with the
extreme Christians are necessary

Learn why coming to church is an act of community and
activism

Uncover the right questions to ask to reclaim your faith in
yourself and your community


About Brandan Rev. Brandan Robertson is a noted author, activist,
and public theologian, dedicated to exploring the intersections of
spirituality, sexuality, and social justice. He serves as the
Pastor of Sunnyside Reformed Church in New York City and is the
founder and Executive Director of The Devout Foundation. Known as
the "TikTok Pastor," Robertson's inclusive theological content
reaches over 250,000 followers and has garnered 6 million views. He
has authored 23 books, including the INDIES Book of the Year
finalist True Inclusion. His work has been featured in TIME
Magazine, CNN, and The Washington Post. Robertson is a sought-after
speaker who regularly presents at prestigious platforms like The
White House and Oxford University, continuing to inspire and
challenge audiences around the world. Robertson acquired a Bachelor
of Arts in Pastoral Ministry and Biblical Studies from Moody Bible
Institute, an Master of Theological Study from Iliff School of
Theology, and an Master of Arts in Political Science and Public
Administration from Eastern Illinois University. He's presently
pursuing aPhD in Biblical Studies at Drew University. He currently
resides in New York City. About The Book Celebrate queer faith and
take your rightful place at God’s table with Brandan Robertson, the
“TikTok Pastor,” Biblical scholar, and social activist For too
long, the Bible has been weaponized to exclude LGBTQ+ individuals,
despite Jesus’ radical message of inclusion. In Queer &
Christian, Brandan Robertson envisions a faith where all are
unequivocally embraced. Ostracized at school, Brandan thought he
had finally found his community when he joined the local church.
But he soon realized that they were as intolerant as his peers at
school had been—if not more so. After agonizing years of repressing
his true identity, he discovered that God’s table had always had a
place for him. Jesus’ love knows no bounds, embracing everyone
unconditionally. Queer & Christian is a joyful celebration of
queer faith and an unyielding reclamation of the Bible. Dive into
pages that offer: -Compelling, evidence-based counterarguments to
the “clobber verses” often used to condemn queerness -Celebrations
of queer saints within the Bible—more numerous than you might
believe! -Responses to commonly asked questions by queer folks and
allies who’re feeling lost within the Christian faith Connect With
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