Walking Through the Dark Valley Psalm 23

Published: March 22, 2020, 10:55 a.m.

b'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.'