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      <pubDate>Wed, 3 Feb 2021 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>hello@queerchatsaboutjesus.com (Sarah Ryder, Chandra Ryder)</author>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 6 Jan 2021 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>hello@queerchatsaboutjesus.com (Chandra Ryder, Sarah Ryder)</author>
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Sarah shares about her busted proposal plans, and Chandra shares how she was blindsided with religious haters *after* she became engaged to a woman.

Sarah and Chandra talk about the one decision that shifted their wedding planning from major drama to major fun. They wrap up the episode by giving a quick rundown of the struggles of the last four years and how 2020 was the year God started opening doors and clearing the way for what’s next.</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Check out these resources to learn more about Repartitive therapy.</p><p><a href="https://www.hrc.org/resources/the-lies-and-dangers-of-reparative-therapy" target="_blank">The Lies and Dangers of Efforts to Change Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity</a><br /> </p><p><a href="https://whatweknow.inequality.cornell.edu/topics/lgbt-equality/what-does-the-scholarly-research-say-about-whether-conversion-therapy-can-alter-sexual-orientation-without-causing-harm/" target="_blank">What does the scholarly research say about whether conversion therapy can alter sexual orientation without causing harm?</a><br /> </p><p><a href="http://thrive.lgbt/conversion-therapy/" target="_blank">Thrive LGBT+ Resources and Information Page</a><br /> </p><p><a href="https://www.prayawayfilm.com" target="_blank">Pray Away Film</a></p><p><br />Special thanks to Susan J. Grella.</p><p>Music by <a href="https://www.scottholmesmusic.com/" target="_blank">Scott Holmes. </a>used with permission under <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/" target="_blank">CC.</a></p><p>Visit us on the <a href="http://www.queerchatsaboutjesus.com" target="_blank">Web</a></p><p>Listen & Subscribe: </p><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/queer-chats-about-jesus/id1532116437" target="_blank">Apple</a> | <a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9objRrUURVag==" target="_blank">Google</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2kCvtCY2crj2zAm0QkP2iD" target="_blank">Spotify</a> | <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/queer-chats-about-jesus?refid=stpr" target="_blank">Stitcher</a> | <a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes1532116437/queer-chats-about-jesus" target="_blank">Overcast</a> | <a href="https://radiopublic.com/queer-chats-about-jesus-Ww3PQy" target="_blank">Radio Public</a> | <a href="https://pca.st/3xs2sgjo" target="_blank">Pocket Cast</a></p><p>Follow:</p><p><a href="https://www.subscribepage.com/y2s3w6" target="_blank">Newsletter</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/queerchatsaboutjesus/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/queerchatsaboutjesus" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://medium.com/queer-chats-about-jesus" target="_blank">Medium</a></p><p> </p>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 2 Dec 2020 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>hello@queerchatsaboutjesus.com (Susan J. Grella, Chandra Ryder, Sarah Ryder)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Check out these resources to learn more about Repartitive therapy.</p><p><a href="https://www.hrc.org/resources/the-lies-and-dangers-of-reparative-therapy" target="_blank">The Lies and Dangers of Efforts to Change Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity</a><br /> </p><p><a href="https://whatweknow.inequality.cornell.edu/topics/lgbt-equality/what-does-the-scholarly-research-say-about-whether-conversion-therapy-can-alter-sexual-orientation-without-causing-harm/" target="_blank">What does the scholarly research say about whether conversion therapy can alter sexual orientation without causing harm?</a><br /> </p><p><a href="http://thrive.lgbt/conversion-therapy/" target="_blank">Thrive LGBT+ Resources and Information Page</a><br /> </p><p><a href="https://www.prayawayfilm.com" target="_blank">Pray Away Film</a></p><p><br />Special thanks to Susan J. Grella.</p><p>Music by <a href="https://www.scottholmesmusic.com/" target="_blank">Scott Holmes. </a>used with permission under <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/" target="_blank">CC.</a></p><p>Visit us on the <a href="http://www.queerchatsaboutjesus.com" target="_blank">Web</a></p><p>Listen & Subscribe: </p><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/queer-chats-about-jesus/id1532116437" target="_blank">Apple</a> | <a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9objRrUURVag==" target="_blank">Google</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2kCvtCY2crj2zAm0QkP2iD" target="_blank">Spotify</a> | <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/queer-chats-about-jesus?refid=stpr" target="_blank">Stitcher</a> | <a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes1532116437/queer-chats-about-jesus" target="_blank">Overcast</a> | <a href="https://radiopublic.com/queer-chats-about-jesus-Ww3PQy" target="_blank">Radio Public</a> | <a href="https://pca.st/3xs2sgjo" target="_blank">Pocket Cast</a></p><p>Follow:</p><p><a href="https://www.subscribepage.com/y2s3w6" target="_blank">Newsletter</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/queerchatsaboutjesus/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/queerchatsaboutjesus" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://medium.com/queer-chats-about-jesus" target="_blank">Medium</a></p><p> </p>
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      <itunes:title>Our Queer Romance - How we learned to trust each other and found healthy love.</itunes:title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Music by <a href="https://www.scottholmesmusic.com/" target="_blank">Scott Holmes. </a>used with permission under <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/" target="_blank">CC.</a></p><p>Visit us on the <a href="http://www.queerchatsaboutjesus.com" target="_blank">Web</a></p><p>Listen & Subscribe: <br /><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/queer-chats-about-jesus/id1532116437" target="_blank">Apple</a> | <a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9objRrUURVag==" target="_blank">Google</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2kCvtCY2crj2zAm0QkP2iD" target="_blank">Spotify</a> | <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/queer-chats-about-jesus?refid=stpr">Stitcher</a> | <a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes1532116437/queer-chats-about-jesus" target="_blank">Overcast</a> | <a href="https://radiopublic.com/queer-chats-about-jesus-Ww3PQy" target="_blank">Radio Public</a> | <a href="https://pca.st/3xs2sgjo" target="_blank">Pocket Cast</a></p><p>Follow:<br /><a href="https://www.subscribepage.com/y2s3w6" target="_blank">Newsletter</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/queerchatsaboutjesus/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/queerchatsaboutjesus" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://medium.com/queer-chats-about-jesus" target="_blank">Medium</a></p><p>Special thanks to Susan J. Grella for all your work, insight, and feedback!<br />We love you!</p>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 4 Nov 2020 18:18:02 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>hello@queerchatsaboutjesus.com (Sarah Ryder, Chandra Ryder)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Music by <a href="https://www.scottholmesmusic.com/" target="_blank">Scott Holmes. </a>used with permission under <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/" target="_blank">CC.</a></p><p>Visit us on the <a href="http://www.queerchatsaboutjesus.com" target="_blank">Web</a></p><p>Listen & Subscribe: <br /><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/queer-chats-about-jesus/id1532116437" target="_blank">Apple</a> | <a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9objRrUURVag==" target="_blank">Google</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2kCvtCY2crj2zAm0QkP2iD" target="_blank">Spotify</a> | <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/queer-chats-about-jesus?refid=stpr">Stitcher</a> | <a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes1532116437/queer-chats-about-jesus" target="_blank">Overcast</a> | <a href="https://radiopublic.com/queer-chats-about-jesus-Ww3PQy" target="_blank">Radio Public</a> | <a href="https://pca.st/3xs2sgjo" target="_blank">Pocket Cast</a></p><p>Follow:<br /><a href="https://www.subscribepage.com/y2s3w6" target="_blank">Newsletter</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/queerchatsaboutjesus/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/queerchatsaboutjesus" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://medium.com/queer-chats-about-jesus" target="_blank">Medium</a></p><p>Special thanks to Susan J. Grella for all your work, insight, and feedback!<br />We love you!</p>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2020 13:07:37 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>hello@queerchatsaboutjesus.com (Sarah Ryder, Chandra Ryder)</author>
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      <itunes:title>Episode Two - Coming November 4th!</itunes:title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>If you are curious as to the song referred to in Sarah's salvation story: </p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hm7vnOC4hoY">Papa Roach, Last Resort (explicit version).</a></p><p><a href="https://www.qchristian.org/resources/theology">This</a> is an excellent article if you are new to Theology about sexual/gender identity and orientation.</p><p><a href="https://um-insight.net/perspectives/has-%E2%80%9Chomosexual%E2%80%9D-always-been-in-the-bible/">This</a> is the most precise and condensed article about the translations of the word Homosexual we have found brought to you by the United Methodist Church. This article explains translation as well as traditional understanding when interpreting the scriptures regarding homosexuality. </p><p>If you are a member of the LGBTQ+ community, <a href="https://www.churchclarity.org/">Church Clarity</a> is a resource to help find an affirming church if you so desire. If you are attending an affirming church and want to share info about your church, you can also do that on their website.</p><p><a href="https://www.advocate.com/commentary/2018/4/03/difference-between-welcoming-church-and-affirming-one-huge">What we mean by "affirming."</a> A short testimony by another queer Christian.</p><p>We are a "Side A" Christian Podcast. <a href="https://www.interpretationlgbt.com/affirming-and-non-affirming-theology-primer.html">This article</a> discusses Side A and Side B Christian views.</p><p><a href="https://www.gaychurch.org/affirming-denominations/">List of affirming denominations and contact information.</a></p><p><a href="https://www.gaychurch.org/homosexuality-and-the-bible/some-talking-points-on-christianity-and-homosexuality/">Here is another article dealing with Biblical translation.</a></p><hr /><p>Music by <a href="https://www.scottholmesmusic.com/">Scott Holmes. </a>used with permission under <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/">CC.</a></p><p>Visit us on the <a href="http://www.queerchatsaboutjesus.com">Web</a></p><p>Listen & Subscribe: <br /><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/queer-chats-about-jesus/id1532116437">Apple</a> | <a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9objRrUURVag==">Google</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2kCvtCY2crj2zAm0QkP2iD">Spotify</a> | <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/queer-chats-about-jesus?refid=stpr">Stitcher</a> | <a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes1532116437/queer-chats-about-jesus">Overcast</a> | <a href="https://radiopublic.com/queer-chats-about-jesus-Ww3PQy">Radio Public</a> | <a href="https://pca.st/3xs2sgjo">Pocket Cast</a></p><p>Follow:<br /><a href="https://www.subscribepage.com/y2s3w6">Newsletter</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/queerchatsaboutjesus/">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/queerchatsaboutjesus">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://medium.com/queer-chats-about-jesus">Medium</a></p>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 7 Oct 2020 01:25:58 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>hello@queerchatsaboutjesus.com (Chandra Ryder, Sarah Ryder)</author>
      <link>https://queer-chats-about-jesus.simplecast.com/episodes/queer-chats-about-us-sarahs-story-5ONBa3AR</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you are curious as to the song referred to in Sarah's salvation story: </p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hm7vnOC4hoY">Papa Roach, Last Resort (explicit version).</a></p><p><a href="https://www.qchristian.org/resources/theology">This</a> is an excellent article if you are new to Theology about sexual/gender identity and orientation.</p><p><a href="https://um-insight.net/perspectives/has-%E2%80%9Chomosexual%E2%80%9D-always-been-in-the-bible/">This</a> is the most precise and condensed article about the translations of the word Homosexual we have found brought to you by the United Methodist Church. This article explains translation as well as traditional understanding when interpreting the scriptures regarding homosexuality. </p><p>If you are a member of the LGBTQ+ community, <a href="https://www.churchclarity.org/">Church Clarity</a> is a resource to help find an affirming church if you so desire. If you are attending an affirming church and want to share info about your church, you can also do that on their website.</p><p><a href="https://www.advocate.com/commentary/2018/4/03/difference-between-welcoming-church-and-affirming-one-huge">What we mean by "affirming."</a> A short testimony by another queer Christian.</p><p>We are a "Side A" Christian Podcast. <a href="https://www.interpretationlgbt.com/affirming-and-non-affirming-theology-primer.html">This article</a> discusses Side A and Side B Christian views.</p><p><a href="https://www.gaychurch.org/affirming-denominations/">List of affirming denominations and contact information.</a></p><p><a href="https://www.gaychurch.org/homosexuality-and-the-bible/some-talking-points-on-christianity-and-homosexuality/">Here is another article dealing with Biblical translation.</a></p><hr /><p>Music by <a href="https://www.scottholmesmusic.com/">Scott Holmes. </a>used with permission under <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/">CC.</a></p><p>Visit us on the <a href="http://www.queerchatsaboutjesus.com">Web</a></p><p>Listen & Subscribe: <br /><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/queer-chats-about-jesus/id1532116437">Apple</a> | <a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9objRrUURVag==">Google</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2kCvtCY2crj2zAm0QkP2iD">Spotify</a> | <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/queer-chats-about-jesus?refid=stpr">Stitcher</a> | <a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes1532116437/queer-chats-about-jesus">Overcast</a> | <a href="https://radiopublic.com/queer-chats-about-jesus-Ww3PQy">Radio Public</a> | <a href="https://pca.st/3xs2sgjo">Pocket Cast</a></p><p>Follow:<br /><a href="https://www.subscribepage.com/y2s3w6">Newsletter</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/queerchatsaboutjesus/">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/queerchatsaboutjesus">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://medium.com/queer-chats-about-jesus">Medium</a></p>
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      <itunes:title>Sarah&apos;s story - How I lost my ordination</itunes:title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Music by <a href="https://www.scottholmesmusic.com/" target="_blank">Scott Holmes. </a>used with permission under <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/" target="_blank">CC.</a></p><p>Visit us on the <a href="http://www.queerchatsaboutjesus.com" target="_blank">Web</a></p><p>Listen & Subscribe: <br /><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/queer-chats-about-jesus/id1532116437" target="_blank">Apple</a> | <a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9objRrUURVag==" target="_blank">Google</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2kCvtCY2crj2zAm0QkP2iD" target="_blank">Spotify</a> |  <a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes1532116437/queer-chats-about-jesus" target="_blank">Overcast</a> | <a href="https://radiopublic.com/queer-chats-about-jesus-Ww3PQy" target="_blank">Radio Public</a> | <a href="https://pca.st/3xs2sgjo" target="_blank">Pocket Cast</a> </p><p>Follow:<br /><a href="https://www.subscribepage.com/y2s3w6" target="_blank">Newsletter</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/queerchatsaboutjesus/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/queerchatsaboutjesus" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://medium.com/queer-chats-about-jesus" target="_blank">Medium</a></p>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2020 01:24:07 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>hello@queerchatsaboutjesus.com (Sarah Ryder, Chandra Ryder)</author>
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