The Queer After Religion Podcast: Recent Episodes
The QAR Project
The QAR Podcast seeks to celebrate the incredible stories of queer people who have left authoritarian religion and are finding a new way. From coping with religious trauma to pursuing a values-centric life, these are stories of surviving intense mental and emotional injury, deep reflective healing, and holistic self-discovery. Ex-religious and former fundamentalist host, Derek Matthew Miller, offers up intimate questions and topics for his guests as they discuss the intersection of religion and queerness, life lessons, and how to find peace, love, and progress through it all.
Alec is a recent graduate of Louisville Seminary where he earned his Master of Divinity. He served as a Vicar in Louisville, KY and has since made the transition to be a Vicar in Cincinnati, OH. He is in the process of becoming an ordained Lutheran Pastor. Alec recalls growing up in Evangelical Christianity, coming … Continue reading Alec Brock: Rediscovering Faith
DePaul Vera is a designer, illustrator, and color enthusiast living in Miami Beach. This is Depaul Vera on being queer after religion. SHOW NOTES IMPORTANT LINKS DePaul Vera Online DePaul Vera on Instagram DePaul Vera on Patreon Northern Lights Art Gaysel ARTISTS MENTIONED DePaul Vera Adam Chuck Johnathan Kent Adams Blake Summers Michael-Birch Pierce Media … Continue reading DePaul Vera: Adding Context to Imagery and the Self
Josh Miller is the co-founder and CEO of IDEAS xLab – a nonprofit based in Louisville, KY. He was selected for Louisville Business First’s Forty under 40 (2018) and Business Equality Magazine’s Forty LGBTQ+ Leaders under 40 (2020), and is a CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion signatory. Josh is a distance runner, a 2x … Continue reading Josh Miller: Using Curiosity, Creativity, Courage, and Connection to Find Harmony and Drive Leadership
Jor is a master’s level professional in Higher Education and Student Affairs. They are currently dedicated to supporting college students as a full-time Gender and Sexuality Coordinator. This is Jor Grapentine on being queer after religion. Show Notes Books Mentioned Pleasure Activism: The Politics of Feeling Good by Adrienne Maree Brown The Body Is Not … Continue reading Jor Grapentine: Getting Back to the Body
Marygrace Swarts is a master’s level professional in Higher Education and Student Affairs. This is Marygrace Swarts on being queer after religion. SHOW NOTES Books Mentioned I Kissed Dating Goodbye by Joshua Harris (check out Harris’s story about transitioning from evangelical to atheist and his subsequent apology for the book). Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive … Continue reading Marygrace Swarts: Putting Power in Telling Good Stories
In this episode, Derek talks about the mission and history of the QAR Project. Listen in on a vulnerable excerpt from his feature for QueerKentucky.com. Listeners are encouraged to subscribe, say hi, and share their own experiences. Together, we can move ever forward towards peace, love, and progress. SHOW NOTES Important Links Queer Kentucky Derek’s … Continue reading The History and Mission of the QAR Project
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