Blessed Are the Binary Breakers
Religion & Spirituality
Trans persons experience drastically higher rates of mental illness and suicide attempts - when they are denied support and safety. In this episode, five trans and/or nonbinary persons of faith share their own mental health journeys, that move them from harmful theology to discovering God's deep love for them; and from isolation or hostility into relationships where they are embraced for all that they are.
Click here for an episode transcript.
CONTENT WARNING for discussions of suicide ideation & suicide attempts and brief mentions of self harm; as well as mentions of non-LGBT affirming ideologies.
Timestamps:
(0:00 - 9:00) Statistics & studies surrounding transgender mental health; Avery discusses how mental illness is higher in trans populations because of lack of support, not because of sin or brokenness.
(9:01 - 15:34) Solaris Baldwin discusses how their suicide ideation stemmed from lack of options, and tells the story of how God sent two strangers to save their life.
(15:35 - 23:18) Avery and Solaris discuss how prevalence of illness is not because of sin, how community helps; they then discuss how these experiences can help us develop greater compassion for others and God's presence in the midst of suffering.
(23:19 - 25:43) Raphael shares their experiences with schizoaffective disorder, suicidality, and God's protection in the midst of it all.
(25:44 - 33:53) Alex Burchnell tells of his journey from anxiety and uncertainty into a life of love and purpose as the president of Queer Christian Family Values.
(33:54 - 39:52) Lavii has always been queer, Christian, AND proud, even while struggling with family homophobia and isolation at school; with the help of God and loving relationships, her journey is looking up.
____
Find the participants online:
Solaris - @seraphic_sapphics on Instagram.
Raphael - on TikTok @hostmodem; on mastodon at raphael@cybre.space; on Discord at Cactus Divina#3353.
Alex Burchnell - QueerChristianFamilyValues.com; on Twitter, Facebook, & Instagram @AlexMBurchnell.
Lavii - thisisworsethanitlookslike.tumblr.com
____
Blessed Are the Binary Breakers is part of the Rock Candy Podcast Network. Find more shows, such as Brown Suga Diaries, at www.rockcandyrecordings.com.
The theme song come from "Aetherium" by Leah Horn. Other pieces used in this episode are "Can't Find" by MotherHood as well as "August," "Dreamer," and "Knowing" by Jeremy SH Griffith.
Goodness Embodied: An intersex, nonbinary first human and a disabled risen Christ
Combatting Antisemitism on Good Friday: An Alternative to the "Solemn Reproaches of the Cross"
Finding the Power in Our Queerness and Rebellion in Our Love: Neville studies and creates queer Catholic art
No end to transphobia without uprooting ableism: exploring embedded forms of oppression
Solaris Baldwin is Christian not out of fear, but out of love for a co-suffering God
How Shiva gave Rudra their name: the life of a disabled nonbinary Fijian-Canadian
Interfaith and Interracial Solidarity in the Georgia Elections
A Queer Nativity: God’s transition, Mary’s trans-gressive yes, and Joseph's trans-formation into an ally
“It’s good to have wings, but you have to have roots too”: Cultivating your own faith while embracing religious pluralism
"No one owns God" - readying yourself for respectful interfaith encounters
Halloween is a Queer Thing - from Celtic peasants to LGBT communities in the US
“Marginalized people should know not to marginalize people” - Andy’s research into bi and trans exclusion
"Helping each other be whole": trans insights into intersectionality and solidarity
"It's an honor to be trans" - Andy is a queer Quaker
Gender Diversity Pre-Patriarchy: what Genesis 24 reveals
Hagar and the Caravan - the Abrahamic God sides with the oppressed
As if their battle were my own - solidarity in current protests against police antiblackness
Mx Chris Paige is an OtherWise holy hybrid
How are trans people like Shiva, Joseph, and Joan of Arc?
Create your
podcast in
minutes
It is Free
Devoted To Prayer
Cast The Word
Let Me Be Frank | Bishop Frank Caggiano’s Podcast | Diocese of Bridgeport, CT
The Bible Recap
BardsFM