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b'We received a listener question via Twitter and it\\u2019s one that\\u2019s very timely with the unusual times we\\u2019re in right now. \\u201cHow do we minister to the sick and those in need during this pandemic?\\u201d Tune in to hear what our answer was.\\nAnd then we queer the text from Romans which also nicely ties into our listener\\u2019s question. We are reminded so much of the queer community and how we\\u2019ve fought against the oppressors and how we are still doing the work of taking care of others. How about you? How does this resonate with you?\\nKey takeaways:\\n\\nUpdates from Fr. Shay’s and Brian [0:52]\\xa0\\nListener question from Twitter [6:17]\\nHow the pandemic has shown a spotlight on issues that have already existed? [8:42]\\nOn paying attention to risks and taking COVID seriously while still showing up for one another [9:36]\\nPractical ways to be there for others during the pandemic [10:52]\\nQueering the Bible: Romans 12:9-21 [12:56]\\nA strategic and tactical move to shame the oppressors [15:14]\\nSeeing the queer community in this text [17:12]\\nWhat \\u201cyou will pile burning coals of fire upon his head\\u201d is a reminder of? [18:29]\\xa0\\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\\nRomans 12:9-21\\nLove should be shown without pretending. Hate evil, and hold on to what is good. Love each other like the members of your family. Be the best at showing honor to each other. Don\\u2019t hesitate to be enthusiastic\\u2014be on fire in the Spirit as you serve the Lord! Be happy in your hope, stand your ground when you\\u2019re in trouble, and devote yourselves to prayer. Contribute to the needs of God\\u2019s people, and welcome strangers into your home. Bless people who harass you\\u2014bless and don\\u2019t curse them. Be happy with those who are happy, and cry with those who are crying. Consider everyone as equal, and don\\u2019t think that you\\u2019re better than anyone else. Instead, associate with people who have no status. Don\\u2019t think that you\\u2019re so smart. Don\\u2019t pay back anyone for their evil actions with evil actions, but show respect for what everyone else believes is good.\\n \\nIf possible, to the best of your ability, live at peace with all people. Don\\u2019t try to get revenge for yourselves, my dear friends, but leave room for God\\u2019s wrath. It is written, Revenge belongs to me; I will pay it back, says the Lord. Instead, If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink. By doing this, you will pile burning coals of fire upon his head. Don\\u2019t be defeated by evil, but defeat evil with good.\\n\\n \\nPhoto by Elyssa Fahndrich\\nThe post The Power of Queer Community – Romans 12:9-21 appeared first on Queer Theology.'