And the big announcement is- we\u2019re writing a book!! We\u2019re so excited that we can finally, officially announce our upcoming book, \u201cReading the Bible Through Queer Eyes.\u201d This is a working title, the whole publishing process is full of edits and changes. But we\u2019re excited, nervous, scared, ecstatic and we can\u2019t wait to share it with our community. This book is going to offer a whole new way to read and engage with the Bible, drawing from our years of work with QueerTheology. So stay tuned as we go through the publishing process!\xa0\n \nTakeaways\n\nThe announcement of the upcoming book ‘Reading the Bible Through Queer Eyes’ is a significant milestone for Shannon and Brian, marking a new chapter in their work.\nBooks play a vital role in the lives of the LGBTQ+ community, providing support, representation, and a sense of belonging.\nCommunity support and engagement are crucial for the success of the book, including pre-orders, requests at local bookstores and libraries, and participation in launch teams.\nThe book aims to offer a new perspective on sacred stories from scripture, anchored in queer and trans experience, and to continue the work of the Queer Theology Podcast.\nThe significance of the book extends beyond its content, as its success will pave the way for more queer and trans stories to be published and shared in the future.\n\n \nChapters\n(00:00) Announcing ‘Reading the Bible Through Queer Eyes’\n(02:59) The Power of Books in the LGBTQ+ Community\n(07:56) Community Support for ‘Reading the Bible Through Queer Eyes’\n \nResources:\n\nJoin the\xa0 Sanctuary Collective Community\n\nIf you want to support the Patreon and help keep the podcast up and running, you can learn more and pledge your support at patreon.com/queertheology.\n \nPODCAST TRANSCRIPT\n \nThe post Brian & Shay: A Big Announcement appeared first on Queer Theology.