32. The Bible and the Lives of Transgender Christians with Austen Hartke (S2 E12‪)‬ Broadening the Narrative

In this episode, I talked with Austen Hartke. Austen is the author of Transforming: The Bible and the Lives of Transgender Christians, the founder and director of Transmission Ministry Collective, and the creator of one hundred videos for the Transgender and Christian YouTube series. In addition to discussing Austen’s book, we also talked about current anti-transgender legislation and how to oppose these bills.

Connect with Austen Hartke:

IG @transmissionministry

Twitter @TransmissionMin

Facebook @transmissionministry

Websites austenhartke.com & transmissionministry.com

YouTube Channel AustenLionheart



Resources Mentioned:

"Interview with Austen Hartke" on The Bible for Normal People

"2021 Becomes Record Year For Anti-Transgender Legislation" by Wyatt Ronan

National Center for Transgender Equality site - State Action Center

"Christena Cleveland - Getting Free" on Almost Heretical

Brooke Henderson Instagram Post

Trans Affirming Churches by Christina Beardsley and Chris Dowd



The music from this episode is "Raindrops" by Bandy featuring Sedonte Rouland, Vokul, and Gwen T. I want to thank Jordan Lukens for his help with editing and Danielle Bolin for creating the episode graphic. If you like what you hear in this episode, share it with a friend. I really think that little by little, person by person, we can broaden the narrative. In addition, make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode. Then, rate and review to help others find the show.

Broadening the Narrative blog - broadeningthenarrative.blogspot.com

Broadening the Narrative on:

IG @broadeningthenarrative

Twitter @broadnarrative

Facebook - facebook.com/groups/broadeningthenarrative