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b'There is so much work that goes into reading the Bible from a queer lens, but why do we do it? We find value in sharing the good news as it is meant to be – for all. We are called to do this work especially now that we are in the midst of a very troubling time.\\xa0\\nToday we answer a listener question about feeling separated from Christianity while feeling confident in their sexuality. \\u201cI\\u2019m settled in my bisexuality and polyamory, but I am still a closeted Christian in a lot of areas in my life. Does anyone have experience or relate to that?\\u201d\\nWe also queer a text from John 20:19-31, the story about doubting Thomas. We talk about how beautiful this story is and how this has become a transformational tool for both Fr. Shay and Brian. So stay tuned to episode 325.\\nIn this episode, we talk about:\\n\\nLife updates [0:39]\\nShout out to Nate FitzGerald who has been a supporter since this fall [5:12]\\nA reader question that was posted inside of our Sanctuary Collective. We have a channel where we discuss the week\\u2019s podcast [5:37 ]\\nBrian leaving Christianity at 19 years old [6:29]\\n“I worry sometimes about\\xa0 what people’s assumption of my Christianity is…” [9:36]\\nInvitation to Sanctuary Collective [13:24]\\nWe queer a text from John 20:19-3 [13:55]\\nJesus\\u2019s Scars & Transgender Bodies [16:09]\\nFr. Shay’s personal experience with this passage [18:51]\\nThis work that we do – queering the Scripture, is valuable [23:44]\\n\\nRemember registration for Queering The Bible is now open. Learn more about the course to decide if it\\u2019s right for you at queertheology.com/queerbible\\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\\n \\nLink(s) mentioned in this episode:\\nJesus\\u2019s Scars & Transgender Bodies\\nJesus Comes Out\\n \\nJohn 20:19-31\\nIt was still the first day of the week. That evening, while the disciples were behind closed doors because they were afraid of the Jewish authorities, Jesus came and stood among them. He said, \\u201cPeace be with you.\\u201d After he said this, he showed them his hands and his side. When the disciples saw the Lord, they were filled with joy. Jesus said to them again, \\u201cPeace be with you. As the Father sent me, so I am sending you.\\u201d Then he breathed on them and said, \\u201cReceive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive anyone\\u2019s sins, they are forgiven; if you don\\u2019t forgive them, they aren\\u2019t forgiven.\\u201d\\nThomas, the one called Didymus, one of the Twelve, wasn\\u2019t with the disciples when Jesus came. The other disciples told him, \\u201cWe\\u2019ve seen the Lord!\\u201d\\nBut he replied, \\u201cUnless I see the nail marks in his hands, put my finger in the wounds left by the nails, and put my hand into his side, I won\\u2019t believe.\\u201d\\nAfter eight days his disciples were again in a house and Thomas was with them. Even though the doors were locked, Jesus entered and stood among them. He said, \\u201cPeace be with you.\\u201d Then he said to Thomas, \\u201cPut your finger here. Look at my hands. Put your hand into my side. No more disbelief. Believe!\\u201d\\nThomas responded to Jesus, \\u201cMy Lord and my God!\\u201d\\nJesus replied, \\u201cDo you believe because you see me? Happy are those who don\\u2019t see and yet believe.\\u201d\\nThen Jesus did many other miraculous signs in his disciples\\u2019 presence, signs that aren\\u2019t recorded in this scroll. But these things are written so that you will believe that Jesus is the Christ, God\\u2019s Son, and that believing, you will have life in his name.\\n\\nPhoto by\\xa0Hannah Busing\\nThe post The Transformational Power of Queering Scripture – John 20:19-31 appeared first on Queer Theology.'