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b'In this episode, we answer a question from a Tumblr follower about how the concept of being saved is uncomfortable. To this person, it feels like they have done something wrong hence, they need to \\u201cbe saved\\u201d. This question actually ties in perfectly to the question we answered from last week: that\\u2019s at queertheology.com/332.\\nWe also queer this week\\u2019s text from Matt 9:35,10:8-23 where we talk about how we are sent out to do the work and proclaim the good news. We are also reminded that if we want to transform the world, it will be an uncomfortable and scary process to go through.\\xa0\\nIn this episode, we talk about:\\n\\nHow are things in Minneapolis going? [0:40]\\nIs the momentum of Black Lives Matter slowing down in LA? [2:32]\\xa0/li>\\nThe work doesn\\u2019t stop \\u201cmattering\\u201d, it takes decades [4:21]\\nTumblr question on why we need to be \\u201csaved\\u201d and what did they do wrong? [6:38]\\nThe conservative view of salvation [7:05]\\nAn alternative idea of salvation [8:37]\\nOur experiences and environment shape us and our values [9:14]\\nThe dual meaning of salvation [9:53]\\nWe queer the lectionary texts from Matt 9:35,10:8-23 [11:15]\\nCommunism and the lectionary text [13:30]\\nFind connections between the Bible and lived experiences [14:39]\\nProclaiming the good news and being saved [16:14]\\nThe pain of the process [16:33]\\nWhy is this passage a blueprint? [17:01]\\nMemes on approaching change [18:00]\\nOn stepping outside your comfort zone and expanding it [19:33]\\nThe transformative power of doing things that scare you [19:54]\\n\\nArticles mentioned in this episode:\\nWhy Did Jesus Die (webinar)\\nPrison Abolition\\nAdditional Resources:\\n\\nPamela Lightsey: Our Lives Matter: A Woman: A Womanist Queer Theology\\nJames Cone: A Black Theology of Liberation | The Cross & The Lynching Tree\\nHere\\u2019s a NPR interview with Rev. Cone\\n\\u201cWhy Anti-Racism Must Be Part of Our Faith\\u201d – IGTV video from Rev. Jacqui Lewis\\nBlack Lives Matter\\nThe Movement for Black Lives\\nCritical Resistance – an international movement to end the Prison Industrial\\xa0\\nBlack Visions Collective, Reclaim the Block, MPD150 – learn from Minneapolis groups that have been doing this work for years\\nSister Outsider – essays and speeches by Audre Lorde\\nColor of Violence a collection of essays by INCITE! Women of Color Against Violence\\nThat’s Not How That Works podcast – an exploration of diversity, inclusion, and equity and how these things show up, (or don\\u2019t) in our personal and professional communities\\nStill Processing – a New York Times culture podcast\\n“Divine In The Differences” featuring Indigo Rose – Queer Theology podcast episode looking at Romans 1:24 \\u2013 2:8 and 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 (with some original poetry!)\\nThe Next Question – a web video series exploring how expansive racial justice can be\\nKat Blaque – YouTuber & children’s illustrator\\nEvelyn From The Internets – digital storyteller, filmmaker, and comedian\\nMeaning Through Movement – a series of virtual fitness & mental health events with Alison Mariella D\\xe9sir and special guests\\nAnti-Racism Masterclass with Rev. Jacqui Lewis\\nLisa Sharon Harper – theologian, writer, speaker, and activist\\nARROWS – entrepreneur, storyteller, and fashion icon (also YouTuber)\\nPurity Culture on-demand workshop with Lola from No Shame Movement\\n\\nIf you\\u2019re looking for books, check out these Black-owned bookstores\\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\\nIf you’d like to be featured in future episodes, email your question or Bible passage suggestion to connect@queertheology.com\\nMatthew 9:35,10:8-23\\nJesus traveled among all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, announcing the good news of the kingdom, and healing every disease and every sickness.\\nHeal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those with skin diseases, and throw out demons. You received without hav'