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The Queerly Beloved Podcast

The Queerly Beloved Podcast

By: Taylor Reed
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Real stories of LGBTQ+ folx navigating faith, identity, and everything in between. The podcast is a narrative storytelling series at the intersection of queerness and faith. Each episode features personal narratives of queer folx as they wrestle with, walk away from, reclaim or reimagine their place in Christian communities. Grounded in empathy, the podcast affirms that queer people are fully beloved by God. The series invites listeners to hear, hold and honor the stories that the church often left untold. Whether you're queer, an ally, or simply curious—there’s space for you here.Taylor Reed Spirituality
Episodes
  • The Two Traditions Were Never Different To Me
    Jun 3 2026

    What happens when you grow up between two faith traditions and never learn to see them as opposites?

    In this episode, Becca shares her journey of being raised in a home shaped by both Judaism and Catholicism, where curiosity, respect, and spiritual exploration were part of everyday life. From singing in church choirs and studying theology to becoming a pastor, spiritual director, and advocate for inclusive faith communities, Becca's story offers a refreshing vision of what spirituality can look like when it's rooted in openness rather than fear.

    Together, we explore interfaith identity, discovering queerness later in life, the challenges of high-control religion, and the importance of creating churches where LGBTQ+ people are not merely tolerated, but truly welcomed and celebrated.

    At a time when faith is often used to divide, Becca reminds us that there is another way to walk through life, one that is more expansive, more compassionate, and perhaps closer to the heart of the divine than we realize.

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    46 mins
  • Trying to Fit a Square Block into a Round Hole
    Jul 28 2025

    What happens when the faith that raised you no longer has room for who you are?

    In this episode, Justin Jasiewicz shares his story of growing up in a conservative Christian household where patriotism and purity culture walked hand-in-hand with theology. From Christian schools to Capitol prayer gatherings, faith was everywhere—but so was fear.

    Justin reflects on what it means to grow up gay in a world that told him love had conditions, and identity came with strings attached. Through humor, honesty, and some well-earned grace, he explores the long process of untangling God from the systems that used God's name.

    This is a conversation about spiritual survival, chosen family, and what it means to stop trying to fit yourself into spaces that were never going to give you life.

    You can find Justin on Instagram @JustinJasiewicz

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    54 mins
  • Look at the Fruit
    May 13 2025

    What happens when the faith you were handed no longer matches the fruit you see in the lives of queer folx around you?

    In this episode, Tiffany Dawn, writer, speaker, and host of Outgrowing the Good Christian Girl, shares her powerful journey from a black-and-white understanding of scripture to a more expansive, affirming faith. Guided by real relationships, deeper biblical study, and the quiet persistence of the Holy Spirit, Tiffany didn’t walk away from her faith, she walked deeper into it.

    This is a story for anyone wondering if it’s possible to love the Bible and love LGBTQ+ folx without compromise. It’s a reminder that when theology gets complicated, we can start where Jesus did:
    Look at the fruit.

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    44 mins
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