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b'Today we answer a listener question about ways for affirming cishet adults to reach out to the LGBTQ+ community even if they have no queer friends. We share some insight to connecting with queer folks but also advise you to do some introspection. Why? Tune in to find out.\\nWe then queered the text from Luke 1:46b-55 and reflected on how Mary sings her praises to God and how the divine will overthrow those who are proud and arrogant. This is one of our favorite texts and you\\u2019ll find out why in today\\u2019s episode.\\xa0\\nKey takeaways:\\n\\nFr. Shay\\u2019s seemingly relaxing and chill Christmas [0:48]\\nBrian missing regular Christmas parties [2:09]\\nListener question about cishet adults reaching out to LGBTQ+ community [4:33]\\nHow to find queer folks with the same interest as you [5:27]\\nThe problem of the \\u201chow to reach out of people\\u201d idea [7:07]\\nDo some introspection on why you don\\u2019t have gay friends [8:04]\\nQueering the text: Luke 1:46b-55 [10:04]\\nWhy Fr. Shay has written a lot about Mary [11:35]\\nThe history of women oppression in Christianity [14:06]\\nA different way of thinking about Christmas [14:50]\\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\\nIf you’d like to be featured in future episodes, email your question or Bible passage suggestion to connect@queertheology.com\\xa0\\nLuke 1:46b-55\\nMary said,\\n\\u201cWith all my heart I glorify the Lord!\\n\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0In the depths of who I am I rejoice in God my savior.\\nHe has looked with favor on the low status of his servant.\\n\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0Look! From now on, everyone will consider me highly favored\\n\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0because the mighty one has done great things for me.\\nHoly is his name.\\n\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0He shows mercy to everyone,\\n\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0from one generation to the next,\\n\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0who honors him as God.\\nHe has shown strength with his arm.\\n\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0He has scattered those with arrogant thoughts and proud inclinations.\\n\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0He has pulled the powerful down from their thrones\\n\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0and lifted up the lowly.\\nHe has filled the hungry with good things\\n\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0and sent the rich away empty-handed.\\nHe has come to the aid of his servant Israel,\\n\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0remembering his mercy,\\n\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0just as he promised to our ancestors,\\n\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0to Abraham and to Abraham\\u2019s descendants forever.\\u201d\\n\\n \\nPhoto by Laura Allen\\n \\nThe post The Hymn About Power – Luke 1:46b-55 appeared first on Queer Theology.'