Whosoever Podcasts

Whosoever Godcast #28

2011-02-02T12:56:00.001-08:00

Jay Bakker is the son of famous television evangelists Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker. He grew up on the PTL (or Praise the Lord) club, and suffered terribly when his parents empire fell. Turning to drugs and partying eased the pain for awhile, but now Jay is out with a new book that describes not so much his fall from grace, but his fall to grace. Jay explains his grace evolution to us.

Listen to Whosoever Godcast #28

Whosoever Godcast #27

2009-09-29T17:34:00.001-07:00

It's not everyday that a book comes along that literally saves your life, but Dr. Jack Rogers says he's heard that comment more than once about his book Jesus, the Bible, and Homosexuality, Revised and Expanded Edition: Explode the Myths, Heal the Church. A new expanded and revised version of the book has been released and we'll check in with Dr. Rogers on what's new in this extraordinary book.

Also, back in August, my partner Wanda and I got married. We went to Canada to tie the knot legally. I'll give you my thoughts on the spiritual experience I had standing in line at city hall.

Whosoever Godcast #27

Whosoever Godcast #26

2009-03-14T05:58:00.000-07:00

Imagine a world where the gay people are in the majority and straight people were the oppressed minority. Author and poet J.G. Woodward has imagined such a scenario in her new book "Over the Course of a Lifetime."

Playwright and actor Peterson Toscano is famous for his play "Doing Time in the Homo Nomo Halfway House" that skewers ex-gay ministries. Now, he's turned his queer eye on the Bible where he sees many transgender characters

Hear more from both J.G. and Peterson and, we wrap it up with a little holy humor.

Whosoever Godcast #26

Whosoever Godcast #25

2008-10-01T08:55:00.000-07:00

As they have done the past two years, 17 young adults will pile onto a bus and visit 15 conservative Christian colleges around the country. Zak Rittenhouse is taking part in this year's Soulforce Equality Bus Ride and he'll tell us why he wanted to take two months to bring people a message of God's love.

The word "liberal" has most often been used as an insult - but Mike Piazza, the dean of the Cathedral of Hope in Dallas, Texas - the largest GLBT church in the world - says it's time to reclaim that word as well as our prophetic power.

Whosoever Godcast #25

Whosoever Godcast #24

2008-07-23T18:19:00.000-07:00

Justin Cannon is only 24-years-old, but he has accomplished much for the GLBT Christian community. His groundbreaking study on the Bible and homosexuality at truthsetsfree.net continues to educate our community. His latest project is an anthology of poems by GLBT Christians called "Sanctified Anthology." We'll talk with Justin on our 24th Godcast and find out why his latest project involves a loom.

Justin is one of many who have written books or articles about homosexuality and the Bible, but, it seems to me that we, as a community, need to go beyond arguing about what the Bible does and does not say about homosexuality. We need a new frame for the issue, and later in this Godcast, I'll explain why we should stop arguing about the Bible and homosexuality.

We'll wrap it all up with some holy humor!

Whosoever Godcast #24

Whosoever Godcast #23

2008-05-21T13:38:00.001-07:00

Presbyterian minister Rev. Dr. Janie Spahr has been acquitted by the church's highest court of charges over her performance of same-gender weddings. Find out why the ruling is a mix of good news and bad news. "Would Jesus Discriminate?" This is the question Rev. Dr. Cindi Love is asking in her new book - and it's spurring a worldwide movement. Anthony Venn Brown had a great career in the Assemblies of God church - but there was only one problem - he's gay. The second edition of his autobiography A Life of Unlearning has been published and details his 22 year journey to self-acceptance.

Whosoever Godcast #23

Whosoever Godcast #22

2008-04-03T06:04:00.000-07:00

Defining the Emergent Christian movement is a little like defining the color blue to someone who has never seen or experienced it. Critics say the emergent movement is simply another wishy-washy liberal watering down of the gospel. Tony Jones in his new book The New Christians disagrees. In Whosoever's 22nd Godcast, Jones tells us why, to him, the emergent movement is a third way between religious conservatives and liberals.

Whosoever Godcast #22

Whosoever Godcast #21

2008-03-12T05:19:00.000-07:00

His book What the Bible Really Says About Homosexuality took the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community by storm when it was first published in 1994. Despite Christianity's rejection of GLBT people, Daniel Heliminiak's book seemed to fill a void for our community and empowered us to begin working to reconcile our sexuality and spirituality. On this Godcast we talk with Daniel about his latest work and hear a reading from his book the Transcended Christian.

Whosoever Godcast #21

Whosoever Godcast #20

2008-02-17T17:59:00.000-08:00

For the past ten years, Soulforce has been using the non-violent tactics preached by Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr. to try to change the hearts and minds of those who believe gays and lesbians should be excluded from church and denied equal rights in society. This year, Soulforce has a lot on its plate and Executive Director Jeff Lutes gives us the details in Whosoever Magazine's 20th Godcast.

The Virgin Birth, Jesus' literal resurrection, the miracles performed by Jesus, even the existence of the 12 disciples - there's no Christian doctrine off limits to John Shelby Spong. His new book is no exception. We'll find out about Jesus For the Non Religious.

Whosoever Godcast #20

Whosoever Godcast #19

2008-01-22T17:36:00.000-08:00

Just when you thought that not another book could be written to shed new light on the so-called "clobber passages" that are used against gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Christians, along comes Rick Brentlinger, who schools us on Gay Christian 101.

Also featured in Whosoever Magazine's 19th Godcast, a filmmaker named Lisa Darden is trying to bridge the gap between GLBT people and those on the "other side." Her new film, For Such a Time as This, features interviews with leaders in the gay and anti-gay communities - including the editor of a humble Internet magazine for GLBT Christians.

We wrap it up with a meditation moment and some holy humor.

Whosoever Godcast #19

Whosoever Godcast #18

2007-11-28T08:17:00.000-08:00

Education is the key to fostering understanding of any oppressed group, be they gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender or straight. In Whosoever's 18th Godcast we explore two very different approaches to educating others about diversity.

First, we find out what happens when the Ku Klux Klan gives a rally and clowns show up. We talk with one of the Ku Klux Klowns who schooled the Klan earlier this year in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Also, being gay, lesbian, bisexual and Christian has its challenges, but when you're transgender, there are often a whole new set of challenges to reconcile gender identity and faith. We talk with author and consultant Vanessa Sheridan about how she's working to educate not just the church, but corporations about the transgender experience.

We'll wrap it up with a meditation moment.

Whosoever Godcast #18

Read more about the Ku Klux Klown counter-rally in Knoxville.

YouTube also has some raw video from the rally featuring the Klowns.

Whosoever Godcast #17

2007-10-09T18:36:00.000-07:00

When does righteousness cross the line from a noble, healthy pursuit to an addiction? In his new book, "When Religion is an Addiction," Dr. Bob Minor gives us some hints on how to tell when good religion goes bad. He'll tell us about it.

What happens when a religious high school teenager in a small, conservative town struggles with his sexual orientation when a new boy, who says he's both gay and Christian, shows up at school? The drama plays out in Alex Sanchez's new book "The God Box." We'll talk with him about the new book and just who his biggest audience really is - and it's not gay boys!

We'll also take a meditation moment. And, we'll wrap it up with some holy humor.

Whosoever Godcast #17

Whosoever Godcast #16

2007-09-15T08:42:00.000-07:00

The sixteenth podcast, or "Godcast" from Whosoever: An Online Magazine for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Christians, features an interview with Eric Elnes about his new book Asphalt Jesus which chronicles the 2500 mile trek he and several others took across the country in an effort to put action to progressive Christian principles. God had some surprises for them along the way - Eric will tell us more. We'll also take a meditation moment. And, we'll wrap it up with some holy humor.

Whosoever Godcast #16

Whosoever Godcast #15

2007-08-15T11:29:00.000-07:00

The fifteenth podcast, or "Godcast" from Whosoever: An Online Magazine for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Christians, features an interview with Mel White about his latest book, Religion Gone Bad, and what's going on with Soulforce, the organization he founded. We'll also take a meditation moment. And, we'll wrap it up with some holy humor.

Whosoever Godcast #15

Whosoever Godcast #14

2007-07-18T07:17:00.000-07:00

The fourteenth podcast, or "Godcast" from Whosoever: An Online Magazine for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Christians, features an interview with Darlene Bogle, a former leader in the ex-gay movement. She's doing a lot lately, authoring a new book, apologizing for her ex-gay past, appearing in a new movie and taking part in an upcoming conference in Nashville, Tennessee. She'll tell us about all of that. We'll also take a meditation moment. And, we'll wrap it up with some holy humor.

Whosoever Godcast #14

Whosoever Godcast #13

2007-06-05T13:13:00.000-07:00

The thirteenth podcast, or "Godcast" from Whosoever: An Online Magazine for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Christians, features an interview with Ann Craig, the new Religion, Faith & Values Program Director for GLAAD, the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation. In addition, we'll learn about the ex-gay survivor's conference coming up June 29 - July 1, 2007 at the University of Southern California - Irvine, from co-organizer Christine Bakke from beyondexgay.com. Also, Whosoever editor Candace Chellew-Hodge leads us in a meditation moment - and we end with a little holy humor.

Whosoever Godcast #13

Whosoever Godcast #12

2007-05-05T16:39:00.000-07:00

The twelfth podcast, or "Godcast" from Whosoever: An Online Magazine for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Christians, features a wrap up of the Soulforce Equality Ride with Jarrett Lucas, the co-director of the East bus. In addition, Whosoever editor Candace Chellew-Hodge leads us in a meditation moment - and we end with a little holy humor

Whosoever Godcast #12

Whosoever Godcast #11

2007-04-08T20:07:00.000-07:00

The eleventh podcast, or "Godcast" from Whosoever: An Online Magazine for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Christians, is a special edition featuring the Soulforce Equality Ride stop at Bob Jones University in Greenville, South Carolina. In addition, Whosoever editor Candace Chellew-Hodge reads her essay, "I Don't Understand Fundamentalists." It's a "don't miss" episode!

Whosoever Godcast #11

To view pictures of the BJU event, go here.

Whosoever Godcast #10

2007-03-17T14:06:00.001-07:00

The tenth podcast, or "Godcast" from Whosoever: An Online Magazine for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Christians, features our first update from the Soulforce Equality Ride with our Whosoever correspondent Mandy Matthias. We also talk with Dottie Berry and Roby Sapp about their experience of being arrested during a visit to James Dobson's Focus on the Family headquarters in Colorado Springs.

Whosoever Godcast #10

Whosoever Godcast #9

2006-11-12T15:48:00.000-08:00

The ninth podcast, or "Godcast" from Whosoever: An Online Magazine for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Christians, features interviews with two men intimately involved with so-called "ex-gay ministries" - but actor and writer Peterson Toscano and activist and author Wayne Besen have two different approaches to fighting the "ex-gay" industry.

Whosoever Podcast #9

Whosoever Godcast #8

2006-06-24T14:48:00.000-07:00

The eighth podcast, or "Godcast" from Whosoever: An Online Magazine for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Christians, features an interview with Jimmy Creech whose new organization "Faith in America" is using a powerful ad campaign to show how harmful religious discrimination is to GLBT people. We also talk with Jack Rogers about his new book Jesus, the Bible and Homosexuality.

Whosoever Godcast #8

Whosoever Podcast #7

2006-05-24T15:58:00.000-07:00

The seventh podcast, or "Godcast" from Whosoever: An Online Magazine for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Christians, features an interview with Craig Bettendorf about his new book, "A Biblical Defense Guide for Gays, Lesbians and Those Who Love Them." We also hear another essay from Darrell Grizzle about how his experience of Jesus transformed from judge to healer. We also take a look at some same-gender marriage news, and take some time for a Meditation Moment.

Whosoever Godcast #7

Whosoever Godcast #6

2006-04-15T12:07:00.000-07:00

The sixth podcast, or "Godcast" from Whosoever: An Online Magazine for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Christians, features an interview with Rev. Matthew Fox about his book "A New Reformation." Find out what happened when he pounded his own 95 Theses on the door at Wittenburg. We also hear an essay from Darrell Grizzle on "Coffeehouse Spirituality" and we continue our new feature called Meditation Moments, to help us ground ourselves in God and grow in faith.

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Whosoever Godcast #6

Whosoever Podcast #5

2006-03-15T15:06:00.000-08:00

The fifth podcast, or "Godcast" from Whosoever: An Online Magazine for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Christians, features a story on why the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force is joining forces with the Institute for Welcoming Resources and what that means for GLBT Christians. We also talk with Jeff Lutes, the new executive director for Soulforce, and we begin a new Godcast feature called Meditation Moments, to help us ground ourselves in God and grow in faith.

Whosoever Godcast #5

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Whosoever Podcast #4

2006-02-02T05:40:00.000-08:00

The fourth podcast, or "godcast" from Whosoever: An Online Magazine for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Christians, features an interview with Harry Knox, the director of the Human Rights Campaign's religion and faith program who will be one of the keynote speakers at Whosoever's 10th anniversary conference in Atlanta on July 14-15, 2006. For more information go to http://www.whosoever.org/conference We'll also respond to Bob Davies' 7 Things I Wish Gay People Would Admit and read the Bible in 50 words.

Whosoever Podcast #4

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Whosoever Podcast #3

2005-12-20T17:17:00.000-08:00

The third podcast, or "godcast" from Whosoever: An Online Magazine for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Christians, features the conclusion of a two part interview with Philip Gulley and Jim Mulholland, authors of "If Grace is True" and "If God is Love." Also, Roby Sapp tells us why she and her partner and their poodle are going Gay Into Straight America! Plus, learn how you can be a part of Whosoever's 10th anniversary celebration.

Whosoever Podcast #3

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Whosoever Podcast #2

2005-11-19T18:59:00.000-08:00

The second podcast, or "godcast" from Whosoever: An Online Magazine for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Christians, features part one of a two part interview with Philip Gulley and Jim Mulholland, authors of "If Grace is True" and "If God is Love." Whosoever editor Candace Chellew-Hodge gives a reverent response to a critic and John Tyler Connolley talks about why it's not okay for the church to exclude God's GLBT children.

Whosoever Podcast #2

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Whosoever Podcast #1

2005-10-20T11:09:00.000-07:00

This is the first podcast from Whosoever: An Online Magazine for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Christians. This show features interviews with Justin Cannon, founder of gayharmony.net and Indigo Girl Emily Saliers and her dad Don Saliers, who have written a new book together.

Whosoever Podcast #1

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