Finding God in Silence & Singleness, feat Caryn Saxon John 15:12-14, Matthew 18:20

Published: Nov. 17, 2019, 11:55 a.m.

b'Today\\u2019s episode features one of the Sanctuary Collectives\\u2019 most active and loved member, Caryn Saxon. Brian and Caryn explore the intersections of queerness, singleness, and Quakerism.\\nAs 2019 draws to a close, we need your help to keep the podcast going into the new year. We\\u2019d love to produce longer episode, bring on more guests, and produce multiple mini-series focused on things like activism, musicians, sex & relationships, and more\\xa0 But to even keep the podcast going \\u2014 let alone expand it \\u2014 we need to be funded. We would appreciate it if you visit and support us over at patreon.com/queertheology.\\nToday\\u2019s episode highlights:\\n\\nThe importance and blessings of singleness in the LGBTQ Christian community\\nCaryn\\u2019s queer and Quaker journey\\nHow singleness is different from celibacy and asexuality (and not necessarily \\u201copposite\\u201d of polyamory)\\nCaryn\\u2019s two favorite Bible verses that have deep meanings to Quakerism\\n\\nAbout our featured guest: Caryn Saxon\\nCaryn Saxon is queer Quaker living in southwest Missouri, teaching Criminology undergraduates, and volunteering with criminal-justice involved adults.\\nCaryn regularly volunteers in the local community in such ways as teaching a weekly domestic violence awareness class to jail inmates and serving on the Missouri Department of Corrections\\u2019 Restorative Justice Board.\\nCaryn is a proud single, cisgender female who considers herself as queer and pansexual.\\nJohn 15:12-14\\nThis is my commandment: love each other just as I have loved you. No one has greater love than to give up one\\u2019s life for one\\u2019s friends. You are my friends if you do what I command you.\\nMatthew 18:20\\nFor where two or three are gathered in my name, I\\u2019m there with them.\\nThe post Finding God in Silence & Singleness, feat Caryn Saxon \\u2013 John 15:12-14, Matthew 18:20 appeared first on Queer Theology.'