Bible and Homosexuality: An LGBTQ Positive View Elton Sherwin

I'm excited to announce that in collaboration with Gisell Quihuis, the Director of Faculty Development and Diversity at the Stanford University School of Medicine, we have created a Spanish Version of this podcast called: “La Biblia y La Homosexualidad”

In this episode I also introduce my AI generated Spanish co-host, Catalina Maestra, who will be making appearances in some future English episodes.



Podcast produced by: ⁠⁠Elton Sherwin⁠⁠

Audio edited and enhanced with: ⁠⁠Descript Studio Sound ⁠⁠ 

Synthesized speech using: ⁠⁠Maestra.ai

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A transgender listener shares their pre-transition struggles and brings a unique perspective to Matthew 19:12.

For more on Matthew 19, and Jesus’s affirming words, see episodes: 6, 7, and 16.

Link to various translations of Matthew 19:12: https://www.biblegateway.com/verse/en/Matthew%2019:12

Link to the history of the transgender flag: https://www.pointofpride.org/blog/the-history-of-the-transgender-flag



Podcast produced by: ⁠⁠Elton Sherwin⁠⁠

Audio edited and enhanced with: ⁠⁠Descript Studio Sound ⁠⁠ 

Synthesized speech also using Descript

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Is same sex attraction a mental illness?

UCLA Prof. Evelyn Hooker, whose research showed that gay men were just as mentally healthy as straight men. And how one cleverly designed experiment changed the views of many medical professionals and theologians.

Articles quoted:

Catholic Catechism: https://www.usccb.org/sites/default/files/flipbooks/catechism/568/

The Pope Speaks: https://www.latimes.com/world/europe/la-fg-pope-chile-gay-20180520-story.html#:~:text=In%202013%2C%20Francis%20famously%20said,Catholic%20views%20on%20sexual%20orientation
and https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/may/20/pope-juan-carlos-cruz


Early DSMs: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4695779/#:~:text=Moor%20%5B44%5D;%20Tripp%20%5B45,as%20a%20%E2%80%9Csexual%20deviation.%E2%80%9D

APA on same-sex attraction: https://www.psychiatry.org/file%20library/about-apa/organization-documents-policies/policies/position-2013-homosexuality.pdf  (see second sentence)

Mainstream health organizations:https://www.apa.org/pi/lgbt/resources/just-the-facts#:~:text=the%20idea%20that%20homosexuality


Finding Affirming, Sex-Positive Counselors Who Do NOT Believe in Conversion Therapy:

• https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/therapy-for-lgbt#organizations

• https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/california?category=gay (Find the LGBTQ Affirming pull-down or edit the URL and replace “California” with “Texas” or whatever state you’re in)

• https://www.choosingtherapy.com/finding-an-lgbtq-therapist/

• https://allintherapyclinic.com/how-to-find-an-lgbt-affirming-therapist/

• https://directory.choosingtherapy.com/

• https://lgbtqhealthcaredirectory.org/

On-line therapy:

• https://www.choosingtherapy.com/best-lgbtq-online-therapy-options/

• https://www.talkspace.com/online-therapy/lgbtqia

This episode challenges conventional messages on well-being and prompts listeners to question what truly contributes to their wellbeing and living “The Good Life.”

Podcast produced by: ⁠⁠Elton Sherwin⁠⁠

Audio edited and enhanced with: ⁠⁠Descript Studio Sound ⁠⁠ 

Episode Cover art: Microsoft Copilot

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Pastor Danielle Parrish explores the profound biblical narrative of lost sheep, coins, and sons, emphasizing God's inclusive love.

She challenges traditional interpretations by asserting the equal importance of women in Jesus' teachings, presenting a powerful message of inclusivity and unconditional love.

Drawing from her deep understanding of first-century Jewish cultural, she takes you on a journey through Luke 15, highlighting the interconnectedness of lost sheep, lost coins, and a prodigal son, viewing these parables as one continuous narrative that invites everyone to God's table of celebration.

Danielle Parrish is the lead pastor of Spark Church, in Palo Alto, California: www.spark.church

Scriptures quoted:
• Luke 15
• Ephesians 3:14-19
• Galatians 3:28

Podcast produced by: ⁠⁠Elton Sherwin⁠⁠

Audio edited and enhanced with: ⁠⁠Descript Studio Sound ⁠⁠



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The podcast reflects on Pastor Steve Reed's Christmas letter, lamenting the changes in white evangelicalism and criticizing its failure to align with Jesus' teachings.

Podcast produced by: ⁠⁠Elton Sherwin⁠⁠

Audio edited and enhanced with: ⁠⁠Descript Studio Sound ⁠⁠ 

Synthesized speech using: ⁠⁠ https://maestra.ai/

Episode cover art generated by https://pixlr.com
AI prompt: “a patriotic American Jesus”

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