In this episode, I share a personal story of my encounter with Jesus, the aftermath, and how it altered the course of my life. As a psychiatrist, I initially interpreted the experience as a psychiatric crisis. But over time, I came to believe it was, at least in part, a supernatural event.

I also reflect on key themes emphasized in Reformed theology, including providence, justification, and the sovereignty of God.

This is not an anti-Catholic podcast. However, I do provide non-traditional interpretations of Scripture and challenge tradition in a healthy way.

No two passages in the Bible are wielded more often to condemn homosexuality than Leviticus 18:22 and 20:13. But what do these verses actually say in context? Are they condemning all same-sex relationships—or something else entirely, like incest, pederasty, or ritual sex tied to pagan worship?

In this episode, we explore how Scripture itself invites deeper reflection. We’ll examine Isaiah 43 and 56, Acts 10, and Jesus’s own words in the Gospels to ask how we should understand Levitical law today—and what it means to follow a God who is always doing something new.

References:

• Leviticus 18:22, 20:13. Isaiah 43, 56. Acts 10. New Revised Standard Version-Catholic Edition.

• Lings KR. The “lyings” of a woman: male-male incest in Leviticus 18:22?. Theology & Sexuality. 2009;15(2):223–236.

• Longman T III, Garland DE. The Expositor’s Bible Commentary: Genesis–Leviticus. Vol 1. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan; 2008:744.

  Scholz S. Toward a future of queer Bible hermeneutics. Lecture presented at: Perkins Theological Seminary, Southern Methodist University; April 26, 2016; Dallas, TX.

Intro/Outro Music Credits: "Greatest of All Time"/"Milkshake" by Beat Mekanik

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Welcome to Confessions of a Disorderly Saint: A Queer Catholic Podcast! If you are struggling to reconcile your sexuality with your Catholic faith, you are not alone.

Today, I want to begin our journey of deconstructing the catechism's teaching on homosexuality by sharing with you an article titled "A House Divided." This article masterfully breaks down the contradictions and incoherent theology surrounding this issue. What does it mean for queer Catholics?

References:

• Catechism of the Catholic Church, 2nd ed. (Vatican City: Libreria Editrice Vaticana, 1997), §2360–2363.

• John Paul II, Man and Woman He Created Them: A Theology of the Body, trans. Michael Waldstein (Boston: Pauline Books & Media, 2006), General Audience of January 16, 1980 (Insegnamenti, 3, no. 1 [1980]: 148–52).

Intro/Outro Music Credits: "Greatest of All Time"/"Milkshake" by Beat Mekanik

Licensed under ⁠CC BY 4.0⁠.

Available at: ⁠freemusicarchive.org/music/beat-mekanik/