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Send us a text Sasha Ayad is a licensed therapist and author who advocates for deep thinking over dogma when it comes to understanding gender and identity. Through her new channel, ‪@TheMetaphorOfGender‬ , she helps young people move beyond political definitions to explore their identity with radical curiosity and psychological flexibility. Find Sasha Here: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMetaphorOfGender https://sashaayad.substack.com/ Get in touch with me (Melody) Twitter: https://twitter.com/melodyrachelk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melodyrachelk Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@melodyrachel Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/melodyrachel

Send us a text Pear Joseph is a gay man who openly speaks out against gender ideology. I first discovered Pear through an article he wrote for an organisation called Genspect, titled: “Not Being Affirmed Saved My Life.” In this episode, we discuss what made him feel like he was a girl, why he feels compelled to speak about these issues, and I offer counterexamples, including how transitioning helps some people, and how we might coexist despite having different conceptions of what it means to be a woman. Find Pear here: https://x.com/thepearjoseph https://linktr.ee/pearjoseph https://genspect.org/not-being-affirmed-saved-my-life/ Get in touch with me (Melody) Twitter: https://twitter.com/melodyrachelk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melodyrachelk Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@melodyrachel Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/melodyrachel

Send us a text Jared Byas is co-host of The Bible for Normal People podcast and co-author of Genesis for Normal People. A former teaching pastor and professor, he speaks on the Bible, truth, creativity, wisdom, and the Christian faith. In this episode, we explore why the Bible isn’t black-and-white, whether its stories are true, and how science, faith, and objective truth can intersect. We also rethink what Christianity could look like today and examine the role of the Biblein modern life. Extra Stuff: https://thebiblefornormalpeople.com/about-jared-byas/ https://www.instagram.com/jaredbyas https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBibleforNormalPeople Get in touch with me (Melody) Twitter: https://twitter.com/melodyrachelk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melodyrachelk Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@melodyrachel Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/melodyrachel

Send us a text Helen Pluckrose is a British author and cultural writer who challenges social justice activism and promotes liberalism and liberal principles. In this conversation, we talk about how liberal society became so illiberal and what we can do to change that. Find Helen here: https://x.com/HPluckrose https://substack.com/@helenpluckrose Get in touch with me (Melody) Twitter: https://twitter.com/melodyrachelk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melodyrachelk Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@melodyrachel Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/melodyrachel

Send us a text Mike is a Gay Christian, a content creator, and an advocate for the LGBTQ+ community. Mike is my first repeat guest, and I wanted to get him back on the show to talk about how his views and theology might have shifted, what it is like to share yourself on a public platform, what it’s like sharing yourself publicly, and the challenge of creating a safe online space for queer people while still keeping dialogue open. Find Mike here: https://www.mikemaeshiro.com/ https://www.instagram.com/mikemaeshiro/ Get in touch with me (Melody) Twitter: https://twitter.com/melodyrachelk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melodyrachelk Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@melodyrachel Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/melodyrachel

Send us a text Nate Peters is a gay Christian and the co-host of the itriedtobestraight podcast. I went on their podcast last year and wanted to hear his story on mine. In this episode, we discuss his journey coming out in the church, how he has come to accept himself today, and his experience at Bethel School of Ministry. Find Nate here: https://www.instagram.com/natebpeters/ https://www.instagram.com/itriedtobestraight/ https://www.youtube.com/@ITriedToBeStraight Get in touch with me (Melody) Twitter: https://twitter.com/melodyrachelk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melodyrachelk Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@melodyrachel Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/melodyrachel

Send us a text Pete Enns is an American biblical scholar and theologian. He has written several books and hosts The Bible for Normal People podcast. In this episode, we talk about what led him to reevaluate his understanding of the Bible, why some Christians feel the need to “defend Scripture,” and how viewing the Bible as a rulebook can limit people’s faith. Find Pete here: https://thebiblefornormalpeople.com/about-pete-enns/ https://www.instagram.com/peteenns/ Get in touch with me (Melody) Twitter: https://twitter.com/melodyrachelk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melodyrachelk Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@melodyrachel Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/melodyrachel

Send us a text Jack Jewell is a YouTuber and podcaster exploring politics, society, and LGBT culture. In this episode, we discuss: How Jack started his YouTube channel, the shift in LGBT culture, Queer theory, what led Jack to believe the things he does, and much more. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XPR7qBA4gU8?si=BY9yVtuv5SykrFVd Get in touch with me (Melody) Twitter: https://twitter.com/melodyrachelk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melodyrachelk Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@melodyrachel Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/melodyrachel

Send us a text Cade Bradley is a gay ex-Traditional Catholic, YouTuber, and host of the Intrinsically Ordered podcast. He now devotes his work to challenging Catholic fundamentalism. In this episode, we discuss what it was like for Cade to come out as gay within the Catholic Church, what initially drew him to Catholicism, how people become radicalised, and whether we still need LGBT activism. Find Cade here: https://www.youtube.com/@GayExTrad intrinsicallyordered.com https://www.instagram.com/gayextrad Get in touch with me (Melody) Twitter: https://twitter.com/melodyrachelk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melodyrachelk Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@melodyrachel Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/melodyrachel

Send us a text Helen Joyce is a journalist and gender-critical voice, best known for her work on gender identity ideology and the tensions she sees between women's rights and trans rights. And she’s the author of the book Trans: When Ideology Meets Reality, which is how I found out about her work. In this episode, we explore the tensions Helen sees between trans rights and women’s rights, what led her to speak out on these issues, what she’s uncovered along the way, and where she believes the conversation needs to go next. Find Helen here: https://x.com/HJoyceGender https://www.thehelenjoyce.com Get in touch with me (Melody) Twitter: https://twitter.com/melodyrachelk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melodyrachelk Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@melodyrachel Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/melodyrachel

Send us a text Bridget Eileen Rivera is a sociologist, writer, and committed Christ-follower. She is the author of a book titled Heavy Burdens, and her work explores orthodox theology and LGBTQ issues in the church. In this episode, we discuss Bridget’s journey of coming out in the church, confronting shame, and embracing a faith that doesn't demand she be straight or celibate to be loved by God. Find Bridget here: https://www.meditationsofatravelingnun.com https://www.instagram.com/bridgeteileenrivera/ Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IH7et98SC1c Get in touch with me (Melody) Twitter: https://twitter.com/melodyrachelk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melodyrachelk Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/melodyrachel Get in touch with me (Melody) Twitter: https://twitter.com/melodyrachelk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melodyrachelk Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@melodyrachel Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/melodyrachel

Send us a text Storm is a Queer Christian and the founder of The Identity Clinic—Australia’s first mental health organisation exclusively supporting the LGBTQIA+ community. We met at my very first gay wedding and immediately started talking about God, so I knew I had to bring them on the show. In this episode, we dive into navigating the intersection of faith and identity, what it means to have a relationship with God and the journey of founding The Identity Clinic. Find Storm here: https://www.instagram.com/storm_hassett/ Identity Clinic here: https://www.theidentityclinic.org Get in touch with me (Melody) Twitter: https://twitter.com/melodyrachelk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melodyrachelk Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@melodyrachel Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/melodyrachel

Send us a text MaryB. Safrit is a NYC-based relationship coach, author, host of the Found Family podcast, and maker of slightly unhinged merch. MaryB is also bisexual and Christian—so I wanted to get her on the podcast to talk about her journey with faith, how she accepts herself as a queer Christian and what her deconstruction journey looked like. Find Mary B Here: https://www.marybsafrit.com https://www.instagram.com/maryb.safrit/ Get in touch with me (Melody) Twitter: https://twitter.com/melodyrachelk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melodyrachelk Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@melodyrachel

Send us a text Salomé Sibonex is an artist, speaker, and advisor who advocates for individual freedom and freedom of expression in the arts. In this episode, we explore her political shift, the divisive aspects of the social justice movement, her passion for individualism and how to foster dialogue with those we disagree with. Watch this episode on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncev_PX8WTQ&t=2163s Find Salomé here: https://x.com/SalomeSibonex https://www.instagram.com/salomesibonex https://www.salomesibonex.com https://www.wetheblacksheep.com Get in touch with me (Melody) Twitter: https://twitter.com/melodyrachelk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melodyrachelk Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/melodyrachel Get in touch with me (Melody) Twitter: https://twitter.com/melodyrachelk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melodyrachelk Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@melodyrachel

Send us a text Brandan Robertson is a fellow Gay Christian, author, and minister well-known for creating LGBT affirming theological content on TikTok. In this interview, we explore how he reconciles his faith with his sexuality, how he began preaching on TikTok, handling online hate, the reasons behind some Christians' fixation on labeling others as sinners, and why he chooses to remain a Christian. Find Brandan here: https://www.brandanrobertson.com https://www.instagram.com/brandanrobertson https://www.tiktok.com/@revbrandanrobertson https://x.com/BrandanJR Get in touch with me (Melody) Twitter: https://twitter.com/melodyrachelk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melodyrachelk Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@melodyrachel

Send us a text Zoe Booth is the Community Engagement Manager at Quillette and the Quillette Cetera podcast host. Zoe was one of my first podcast guests, and I wanted to bring her back to explore how her political views have evolved. Initially immersed in leftist activist spaces, she eventually became disillusioned with certain ideologies within those spaces. In our conversation, we discuss what attracted her to far-left advocacy, how she became disillusioned and the reasons behind her current perspectives. Find Zoe here: https://x.com/zoecabina https://www.instagram.com/zoekyranne Get in touch with me (Melody) Twitter: https://twitter.com/melodyrachelk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melodyrachelk Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@melodyrachel

Send us a text Dr. Kevin M. Young is an author, pastor, coach, and weightlifter. He has pastored several evangelical churches but has since become disillusioned with evangelicalism. He now runs his own ministry, Christ's Table, providing resources for those disillusioned with the church. He also hosts the podcast Jacked Theology and is the author of the book Reconstruct Your Faith. In this conversation, we talk about what the modern evangelical church gets wrong about Jesus, Kevin's journey in reconstructing faith, what 'Christ-centered faith' means, and the role of the Bible. Find Kevin here: https://x.com/kevinmyoung https://kmyoung.com Kevins book: https://tinyurl.com/2p9xzf48 Get in touch with me (Melody) Twitter: https://twitter.com/melodyrachelk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melodyrachelk Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@melodyrachel

Send us a text Dr. Karen Pack is a religious historian, ordained Christian minister, and marriage celebrant. Her doctoral research examines the marginalisation and erasure of women and LGBTQ+ Christians from Australian religious histories. In this conversation, we explore her early experiences in the church, and her journey of coming out as gay, and we challenge the biblical interpretations often used to justify anti-gay sentiments, while also delving into atonement theory. Find Karen here: https://www.un-packed.com.au Get in touch with me (Melody) Twitter: https://twitter.com/melodyrachelk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melodyrachelk Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@melodyrachel

Send us a text Frankie Fearce (she/they) is a queer comedian, storyteller and social media personality. In this conversation we discuss Frankie’s religious upbringing, why they left Christianity, coming out as Non-binary/Trans, making comedy and how to maintain relationships with people with different political beliefs. Check out their new show DAZZA - a satirical monologue about staunch Australian masculinity - here: https://linktr.ee/DAZZAbyfrankiefearce Find Frankie here: https://www.instagram.com/frankie_fearce https://linktr.ee/frankiefearce Get in touch with me (Melody) Twitter: https://twitter.com/melodyrachelk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melodyrachelk Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@melodyrachel

Send us a text Scott Parker is a theatre-maker and creative director of his own theatre company, Matriark Theatre. He also created a theatre show called ‘Hillsong Boy’, which recounts his experiences as a worship leader at Hillsong Church. In this conversation, we explore Scott's journey as a worship leader at Hillsong Church, and his experience coming out as queer within the church. We also discuss the distinction between the church and Jesus, as well as the creation of his solo theatre show, 'Hillsong Boy'. Scott is partnering with the Australian Cultural Fund to raise money to take ‘Hillsong Boy’ on tour, you can donate here: https://shorturl.at/ck6Nq Find Scott here: https://x.com/scotthparker https://www.instagram.com/scottp53/ https://www.instagram.com/hillsongboy/ Get in touch with me (Melody) Twitter: https://twitter.com/melodyrachelk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melodyrachelk Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@melodyrachel