Your favorite duo is back with the MOST requested episode ever: homosexuality.

Josh & Savannah untangle the subject of queer theology, examining misinterpretations that have fueled hurtful narratives. By meticulously dissecting Bible passages from the Old Testament to the New, Josh & Saw unravel the complexities of language and translation, providing a well-rounded understanding that can foster informed conversations. Savannah even receives a unique gift - a vintage camera loaded with 36 photos documenting her experience of turning 30…or does she?

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CHAPTER:

0:00 Burfdays!

7:43 - Officiating Weddings

10:26 - The Holy Hell Christmas Show

11:01 - Patreon!

11:52 - Intro

12:05 - Today’s Topic: Homosexuality

16:46 - how sin & homosexuality came to be

23:31 - OT vs. NT

24:39 Leviticus 18-22 and 20-13

30:56 - Genesis 19-5

32:54 - what Leviticus is ACTUALLY about

34:44 - where are all the lesbians?

35:56 - power structures in the Bible

39:30 - malakoi & arsenokoitai

44:04 - 1 Corinthians 6-9

47:47 - the things Paul said/did

52:10 - was Paul an extremist?

55:07 - why people are afraid leaving non-affirming churches

56:32 - most pastors are actually affirming

57:08 - people and churches who become affirming will lose something

1:01:50 - recap - homosexuality in the Bible

1:02:47 - Savannah is RAGING

1:06:41 - now Josh is RAGING

1:07:38 - Savannah is RAGING AGAIN

1:08:26 - was Joseph gay?

1:09:08 - what does Jesus say about homosexuality?

1:15:29  - churches becoming affirming

1:15:46 - ask your pastor about your churches LGBTQ+ stance

1:18:08 - non-affirming churches perpetuate violence against our queer communities

1:18:33  - Josh’s story of becoming affirming

1:22:54 - closing thoughts

1:24:15 - queer resources

1:27:40 - WE RANKED NUMBER TWO!

CITED BIBLE VERSES:

Genesis 19-5

Leviticus 18-22

1 Corinthians 6-9-11

1 Timothy 1-10

CITED SOURCES:

Josh's teaching on homosexuality:   

 • Homosexuality & T...  

Marcella Althaus-Reid: An Argentine theologian, Althaus-Reid explored themes of sexuality, gender, and liberation theology. Her work challenged traditional theological frameworks and sought to incorporate queer perspectives.

Virginia Ramey Mollenkott: Molle