Lynn Morrow is a rad chick! Our inside joke was that, "I went into the bar looking for a blonde but ended up with a brunette.” LOL. You'll have to listen to know why that's funny. She's a former "pastor/church director" who has come out as a lesbian, and outside of that has now found freedom in wiping the whiteboard clean. Tune in to hear her story and find out what all of this means.
Lynn was born on the mission field. Educated in Bible College and seminary. Former Pastor....errr I mean "Director" (as it wasn't ok to call her, a female, a pastor during her time on church staff).
Though gratefully owning her sexuality as an important part of who she is, Lynn also views it as simply one of the many pieces of her identity. She is a strategist in mind, an athlete in body, and a seeker in spirit. Lynn is a lover of life who desires to bridge the gap between the LGBTQ and church communities through dialogue, discernment, and leaning into authenticity over comfort.
Lynn is currently serving as a professional executive coach, specializes in collaborating with higher education students to live their purpose. Drawing upon her background and love for athletic coaching, she believes in the dynamic combination of curiosity, action, grit, and inspiration to deepen one’s growth and fulfill one’s dreams.
Bottom line...I am a fan of Lynn. It may have been the alcohol talking, it felt like we'd been friends forever, I’m hoping we will be! She’s just that awesome.
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Laird is a trans-man. I didn't even know going into the recording! We were introduced to each other by our sneaky mutual friend Cameron, met in one of the bars at my hotel, hugged at first sight, and the rest was easy.
Laird is a well spoken loving man. We chat about his past as a married woman, a Catholic, his transition, how to love all people, and how to give great hugs! Of course, there are many amazing things we discuss in between, but this is a podcast to listen to not a blog to read.
This episode is a challenge to all who listen to love each other well. To love those outside our comfort zones, and how to do that.
"If you love human beings, then treat everyone as a friend that you haven't met yet." - Laird Young, Transman, and Advocate
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Christian is one of those guys that I wish I wouldn't have written off back in my Mega-Dick Ministry days. I've heard his name from time to time over the years, no doubt because he has written almost ten books. The titles and content of which I am now in love with, but they probably would have threatened all the religious insecurities I had back then. Which would have lead me to ignore the much-needed voice he has.
We spend some time in this episode discussing how the human brain works and how it infects religion in dangerous ways. With all the many wonderful things we chat about, I feel like we kept knocking on the door of Security Addiction. How our addiction to certainty being a crux to dependence on things like religion.
I also finally learn the difference between a Heretic and an Apostate! Haha! Which it sounds like I am more of a heretic these days than I thought. We need heretics! But as we say..."FUCK LABELS!"
Christian is a contributor to the Huffington Post; a blogger for Patheos; a contributor to Sojourners; and a contributor to Red Letter Christians.
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Steve was present for the last sermon I ever preached at my former Mega-Machine. In fact, that's when we first met. I knew almost immediately that he was much different from any other pro athlete/celebrity I had ever met.
In Seattle, Futbol (Soccer) sells out stadiums. The MLS team, The Sounders, actual win. The team is owned by comedian, and The Price is Right host, Drew Carey. So Steve is a celebrity in the city and the Futbol world. He is well loved, and well respected by both colleagues and fans.
What drew me to Steve was his graciousness, humility, and desire for continual learning and growth. Even though our public chats are often interrupted by fans, we always dig deeper than surface level in our conversations.
As a young man, Steve was mentored by Myles Munroe. A speaker from the Mega-Machine I had listened to several times. In fact, Myles was one of the few Mega-Ministers I ever felt at ease hearing speak. His focus on Jesus and the Kingdom of God, instead of prosperity gospel and tithe taking was always refreshing. Myles tragically died last November in an airplane crash.
The most impressive thing I have seen in Steve's life lately has been how he has handled the adversities of losing his career to injury, losing his mentor to an airplane crash, and losing his close friend to a motorcycle accident all in the last two years.
As he starts his new career, plans his wedding, mourns the loss of dear friends, and sits with me over drinks. He remains the same Steve I once met four years ago. Humble, full of hope, and inquisitive and questioning as ever.
As a Futbol or Soccer Celebrity and Pro-Athlete, Steve has a unique perspective of institutional religion in America. We talk about it, along with describing how dropping our beliefs made it possible for us to love those that are different from us.
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