CenterPeace Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Join Maddie as she talks to friends of CenterPeace about the intersection of the Bible, faith, church, sexuality, gender identity, and race. As an atheist and transgender woman, Maddie is eager to learn from people of faith about the struggles of their spiritual journey. This bi-monthly podcast will focus on the tension between church and identity for the LGBTQ+ community and their allies.
CenterPeace creates space for conversations about faith and sexuality so that every LGBTQ+ person will know they have a place to belong in the body of Christ. Find out more at www.centerpeace.net.
What happens when a Baptist Pastor's own daughter comes out as gay? Listen to the story of how God shows his grace in a new way.
Chelsea's shares her story of coming out as trans and the challenges she has faced. This story is filled with struggle, but also with the joy God has given her with her newly found church community that fully loves her.
Matt shares his story of coming out and the impact it has had on his family. This story shows the added hurt that is caused when people are forced to hide the fullness of who God created them to be.
Continuing our series on Keeping the Faith While Coming Out, Jason and Lisa Fuller share their story as parents of LGBTQ children. Listen as they share the lessons they learned and encouragement for parents and LGBTQ community members.
John shares his story of growing up knowing Sally and coming out professionally and with family.
As we continue our series listening to people share their stories about keeping the faith while coming out, Georgia McKee shares her story.
As we start a new series listening to people share their stories about keeping the faith while coming out, Executive Director Sally Gary goes first to set the stage.
"Geeky" Justin Lee is the founder of Nuance Ministry and the author of Talking Across the Divide: How to Communicate with People You Disagree with and Maybe Even Change the World. You can check out more of his work at YouTube.com/geekyjustin or go directly to his website at GeekyJustin.com. You can find his book at https://www.amazon.com/Talking-Across-Divide-Communicate-Disagree/dp/168324981X
Pam Fields is the founder of Visible Unity. She works with various organizations to bring a message of inclusion and understanding regarding race relations. Pam Fields educates Maddie on systemic racism, the difficult of breaking through to opposition, and the love she has for bringing individuals to a place of unity. For more on Pam: visibleunityinc.org
Jen Eckles is an aspiring spiritual director. They are a consistent CenterPeace contributor, including directing a recent Tapistry event. Maddie and Jen discuss pronouns, bisexual erasure, and spiritual directing (as well as being best friends).
For prayers in times of personal turmoil, or times of racial unease and hurt, we can look to CenterPeace's newest friend Terry Stokes, author of Prayers for the People: Things We Didn't Know We Could Say to God (available later this year).
Austen Hartke is the Founder and Director of the Transmission Ministry Collective (TMC). He is also the author of Transforming: The Bible and the Lives of Transgender Christians. Follow the links below to donate to TMC and to purchase Austen's book.
https://www.transmissionministry.com
https://www.amazon.com/Transforming-Bible-Lives-Transgender-Christians/dp/0664263100
Madison Crotzer began this journey as a transgender atheist. Although her faith journey is far from over, this episode reveals a massive transformation.
Join Megan DeFranza, Marissa, and Lianne as they educate Maddie about intersex identities. See more from Megan at megandefranza.com; Lianne Simon at liannesimon.com; and feel free to reach out to Marissa Adams at info@intersexandfaith.com. See more information at intersexandfaith.org; interactadvocates.org; and inerconnect.support!
Luther Young is a minister, musician, and motivator. Listen in as he teaches Maddie the complexities of intersectionality and critical race theory. You can find more from Luther at https://lutheryoung.com. You can also find some of the books he worked on at https://www.wjkbooks.com.
Morgan and Maddie discuss what it means to be transgender, what transgender discrimination looks like, and everything related to transgender surgeries. If you have any questions about being transgender, they're probably answered in this episode.
Dena and Aaron Edwards are the founders of Dads Hug Too - a non-profit dedicated to enriching the lives of queer children that were rejected by their birth parents. From auto maintenance to walking down the marital aisle, the Edwards are a parent to all queer children. For more information, visit https://dadshugtoo.org/
Amie Scott and Maddie discuss the difficulties of being transgender, atheism, and who goes to hell (in the nicest way possible)! Check out her ministry at https://www.deeperwaterscm.com and purchase her book on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Deeper-Waters-Building-Cultural-Conflict/dp/B083XWMBDX/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=deeper+waters+amie+scott&qid=1616122921&sr=8-2
John Ogren is a straight ally, a pastor, a father, and a husband. He started an open and affirming Church of Christ where all are welcome. He welcomes all to the Open Table.
Karen Keen is a Spiritual Director and educator at the Redwood Center for Spiritual Care and Education. Follow the link below to sign up for classes and learn more about Karen Keen's work as a biblical scholar.
https://www.redwoodspiritualcare.com/
Candace Hardnett is the co-founder and Senior Pastor of Agape Empowerment Ministries. Agape is located in Savannah, Georgia. You can watch their services on their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/AEMSavannah/
Sally Gary is the Founder and Executive Director of CenterPeace. She has written a book titled, "Affirming," available for preorder on Amazon. Follow this link to reserve a copy! https://www.amazon.com/Affirming-Memoir-Sexuality-Staying-Church/dp/0802879179
