In this episode Jonathan gives us a peek into his life outside of "Redefining Family" and his recent travels for work. He then discusses his love for an old HBO show called "Oz," which was a fictional series that took place in a male prison. This then leads into a wonderful conversation with Rev. Tyler Sit, who has worked as a prison chaplain, among many other things. Tyler is the son of a Chinese immigrant, and he discusses what it was like coming out to his family and how he became a pastor. Tyler is the pastor at a church that is predominately people of color with many members also being a part of the LGBTQ+ community. He discusses his unique journey and much more!
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About Tyler
Rev. Tyler Sit has had the immense pleasure of being the church planter of New City Church, a church led mostly by queer people of color. He is a lover of Minnesota, a United Methodist pastor, and the son of a Chinese immigrant. Tyler earned a BS in Communication Studies from Boston University and a Masters of Divinity from Candler School of Theology, and he has lived in four continents. He has formal training as a prison chaplain, community organizer, and social entrepreneur. When he is not at New City, you’ll find Tyler wandering around the Mississippi River.
New City has been featured in the New York Times, The Atlantic, Minnesota Public Radio, and more.
https://www.tylersit.com
In this episode Jonathan gives us a peek into his life outside of "Redefining Family" and his recent travels for work. He then discusses his love for an old HBO show called "Oz," which was a fictional series that took place in a male prison. This then leads into a wonderful conversation with Rev. Tyler Sit, who has worked as a prison chaplain, among many other things. Tyler is the son of a Chinese immigrant, and he discusses what it was like coming out to his family and how he became a pastor. Tyler is the pastor at a church that is predominately people of color with many members also being a part of the LGBTQ+ community. He discusses his unique journey and much more!
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About Tyler
Rev. Tyler Sit has had the immense pleasure of being the church planter of New City Church, a church led mostly by queer people of color. He is a lover of Minnesota, a United Methodist pastor, and the son of a Chinese immigrant. Tyler earned a BS in Communication Studies from Boston University and a Masters of Divinity from Candler School of Theology, and he has lived in four continents. He has formal training as a prison chaplain, community organizer, and social entrepreneur. When he is not at New City, you’ll find Tyler wandering around the Mississippi River.
New City has been featured in the New York Times, The Atlantic, Minnesota Public Radio, and more.
https://www.tylersit.com