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Have you ever wondered how Queer Theology started? In today\u2019s episode, we walk down memory lane as we answer a question from Brandon. We take you on a journey on how it all began, what was the main objective when we created Queer Theology.\nWe queer Psalm 23 which is a bonus text. It\u2019s also very meaningful for us because this is the first text that we covered as the first episode of Queer Theology podcast. Moreover, this text is a listener\u2019s request from Morgan, and also a lectionary text for the week.\nStay tuned and enjoy today\u2019s podcast.\nIn this episode, we talk about:\n\nshout out to Amy who joined 2 months ago [5:10]\na listener question from Brandon about how Fr. Shay and Brian started Queer Theology [5:35]\nhow the name Queer Theology and its work started out [7:00]\nour goals and how they came to be [8:50]\n\u201cQueer Theology is good news for straight cisgender folks as well.\u201d [11:35]\nwe queer a bonus text — a listener requested text [14:00]\nUS feels like a dark valley [16:33]\nA caution against reading this text as “we’re saved, but screw everyone else” [18:40]\nfood for thought: this passage is not for everyone all the time [20:00]\ngrace and forgiveness [21:34]\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\nLink(s) mentioned in this episode:\nIntroducing Queer Theology\u2019s Weekly Bible Podcast – Psalm 23\nQueer the Bible Waitlist: queertheology.com/queerbible\nCan Straight Peole Queer Theology?\nQueerTheology.com/community\n\nPsalm 23\nA psalm of David.\nThe Lord is my shepherd.\n\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0I lack nothing.\nHe lets me rest in grassy meadows;\n\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0he leads me to restful waters;\n\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0he keeps me alive.\nHe guides me in proper paths\n\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0for the sake of his good name.\n \nEven when I walk through the darkest valley,\n\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0I fear no danger because you are with me.\nYour rod and your staff\u2014\n\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0they protect me.\n \nYou set a table for me\n\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0right in front of my enemies.\nYou bathe my head in oil;\n\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0my cup is so full it spills over!\nYes, goodness and faithful love\n\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0will pursue me all the days of my life,\n\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0and I will live in the Lord\u2019s house\n\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0as long as I live.\nPhoto by\xa0Michael Mouritz\nThe post Walking Through the Dark Valley – Psalm 23 appeared first on Queer Theology.