Queer Theology

Queer Theology

Queer Theology / Brian G. Murphy & Shannon T.L. Kearns

Episodes 643
Avg. Duration 32m
Activity Active
Apple Rating 4.3 (204)
Since May 2013
Latest Episode May 2026

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Weekly
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Episodic
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90%
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www.queertheology.com

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About This Podcast

The longest running podcast for and by LGBTQ Christians and other queer people of faith and spiritual seeker. Hosted by Fr. Shannon TL Kearns, a transgender Christian priest and Brian G. Murphy, a bisexual polyamorous Jew. and now in its 10th year, the Queer Theology Podcast shares deep insights and practical tools for building a thriving spiritual life on your own terms. Explore the archives for a queer perspective on hundreds of Bible passages as well as dozens of interviews with respected LGBTQ leaders (and a few cis, straight folks too). Join tens of thousands of listeners from around the world for the Bible, every week, queered.

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Recent Episodes

Can We Trust Our Experiences With The Divine?

May 31, 2026 20m

On this week’s episode, Fr. Shannon responds to listener questions that touch on some of the core themes of his (and Brian’s!) work and ministry. He explores what Jesus meant by the “narrow path,”…

Prophetic Queer Plays with Jason Tseng

May 24, 2026 1h 2m

Brian is joined by long-time friend, Jason Tseng (they/them), @queeriously on the pod this week for a joyful and inspiring conversation about queer spirituality, storytelling, and moving through the…

The Radical Simplicity of Micah 6:1-8

May 17, 2026 9m

This week we queer one of our favorite passages, Micah 6:1–8, and explore one of the Bible’s clearest calls to justice: “do justice, embrace faithful love, and walk humbly with your God.” It often…

Can You Fall Out of God’s Favor?

May 10, 2026 21m

In this episode, Father Shannon shares a deeply personal and recent story about being denied Communion by a Catholic priest despite identifying as Catholic himself and serving as an ordained priest…

All Are Gathered In: Isaiah 56:1, 6-8 & Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32

May 03, 2026 8m

We queer two chapters in this week’s episode and explore God’s expansive vision of belonging and justice that is the throughline between them. Both passages challenge insider/outsider binaries and…

Everyone Wants a Village… but Nobody Wants to be the Villager

Apr 26, 2026 29m

In this episode, we explore the idea that everyone needs a village or that everyone wants to build community. The thing is, when it comes to actually being the Villager.. no one wants to put in the…

Finding Eternal Life Now: Mark 10:17-31

Apr 19, 2026 19m

In this week’s episode we queer Mark 10:17–31 and look at some of Jesus’ most challenging teachings. The ones that really make you think about how difficult it would be to let go of wealth,…

Queer Bible Study: Colossians 1:1–2

Apr 12, 2026 24m

Fr. Shannon brings us this week’s episode and it is the first in a series on the books of Colossians. In this first episode on book 1 of Colossians, he invites us into the deeply human world of…

How Easter Inspires Us To Work For The Reconciliation of All Things

Apr 05, 2026 35m

It’s Easter Sunday, so we dive into the messy, complicated, and deeply meaningful questions surrounding resurrection, belief, and what it all means in the world today. We explore the literal vs.…

Searching for Divine Approval Through Sex with Jonah Wheeler (@ShowOffJonah)

Mar 29, 2026 15m

Brian shares part of his interview with Jonah Wheeler on the podcast this week. Together they explore the complex intersections of sex, spirituality, and personal history, unpacking how formative…

When Safety is at Stake: Organizing in a Time of Crisis with Samantha Boucher

Mar 22, 2026 51m

This week, Fr. Shannon sits down with Samantha Boucher, (@sceboucher) a trans activist and political organizer with deep roots in Appalachia, to explore how growing up in a rural, conservative…

Pleasure is Political

Mar 15, 2026 16m

In this episode, Brian explores a provocative idea: what if your orgasms were a form of activism? In a world that often tries to make people (especially queer folks, women, and non-monogamous…

The Story of Bob: an Interview with Steven C. Law

Mar 08, 2026 59m

For this episode, Fr. Shannon talks with author Steven C. Law to explore the life and legacy of Rev. Robert W. Wood, a WWII veteran, United Church of Christ pastor, and author of the groundbreaking…

When Jesus Came Out – Queering the Transfiguration

Mar 01, 2026 18m

In this episode, we answer a listener question and then queer Matthew 17:1–9 for the second Sunday in Lent. The Transfiguration as a powerful coming out story and when we reflect on Jesus taking his…

Bible Nerd Starter Pack

Feb 22, 2026 14m

In this solo episode, Fr. Shannon is sharing his curated list of favorite books about theology, prayer, memoir, the Bible, and in-depth study- which is perfect for anyone looking to deepen their…

Queering Lent

Feb 16, 2026 2m Bonus

A guided audio experience for this time of reflection and renewal as we work toward collective liberation. Signup at queertheology.com/lent The post Queering Lent appeared first on Queer Theology.

Torah as Liberation with Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg

Feb 15, 2026 52m

In an inspiring episode, Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg (@rabbidanyaruttenberg) returns to the podcast to explore what it means to treat our lives, and our world, as sacred texts in a time of rising fascism,…

In The Beginning We Were Good

Feb 08, 2026 29m

We’re going back to the beginning for this episode as we dive into Genesis 1–3 to unpack how dominant Christian narratives of “the fall” and “original sin” have shaped theology, politics, and our…

After the Arrest: Faith Under Occupation

Feb 01, 2026 20m

In this episode, we return to our roots and queer the passage, Matthew 4:12–23 by exploring Jesus’s turn toward public ministry in the wake of John the Baptist’s arrest and what that moment of…

Butt Sex, Baptism, and the Divine with Rev. Alba Onofrio

Jan 25, 2026 50m

In this episode, Brian is joined by the inimitable Reverend Sex @reverand_sex (Alba Onofrio), executive director of Soulforce (@souforceorg), for a conversation about queer faith, spiritual violence,…

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