Joanna Whaley Podcast
Joanna Whaley is a transgender woman who was an evangelical pastor for most of her career. When Joanna was outed by her church and fired for being LGBTQ, she began to advocate for the rights of all people to have access to faith after that moment. This show will be full of storytelling and discussing the experiences of LGBTQ people in faith.
Episodes
144 episodes
Back to School Shooting Season
Today on the show, we discuss the epidemic of school shootings in America. The ability of lawmakers to do nothing on this topic is mind-numbingly ridiculous, and we need to demand our leaders do more, and do it now. Joanna shares her thoughts o...
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REPLAY: Should Church be a Business?
Today we discuss the tensions of church being a business, when Jesus turned over tables in the temple. Join me for a talk about how to navigate this tension in a world where costs are rising and our churches ask for more. Also we have a a snip ...
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Emme Zanotti Interview - Fighting for LGBTQ Rights in Michigan
Today on the show a special guest, Emme Zanotti who is the Senior Director of Movement Building & Political Affairs at Equality Michigan, joins the show to talk all things LGBTQ rights in the state of Michigan. She brings wisdom and care to...
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Nobody Can Afford Going Back to School
Today on the show Joanna discusses the rising costs of going back to school and how the State of Michigan can't pass a school budget. Plus other topics form around town. SUPPORT THE SHOW:
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Leading Locally Well - Interview with Celina Peters
Today on the show we have a discussion with a City Council Canidate for Trenton, MI. Celina Peters is a passionate and strong local leader who cares to see her community thrive. Listen as we discuss how to lead well at the local level.
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Breaking Up The Old Boys Club
Today on the show, Joanna discussed how to navigate the "Old Boys Club" and how to use passion to push back against it. SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.joannawhaley.com/don...
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The Big Beautiful Blahhhhh....
Today on the show Joanna discusses the big beautiful bill and how to look at it from a liberation theological lens. SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.joannawhaley.com/donate<...
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TALKING UNIONS: Interview with Brian Kelly
Today on the podcast, we interview Brian Kelly, president of the EPA Workers Union in the Great Lakes Region. We discuss the impact of the Trump administration on mental health, focusing on workers caught in the decline of DEI initiatives and h...
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LIVE: God Is More Than Just a Man
Today on the podcast, we hear a message from Joanna that she gave at a church in Chelsea, Michigan. Today's message is about the Lord's Prayer and how patriarchal systems have entangled us in flawed systems of gender binary.SUPPORT&nb...
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School Budget Failings are not Pro-Life
On the podcast, we discuss how the Michigan House of Representatives and the Republicans in the Michigan House are cutting funding to our children's schools without considering their futures. We draw theological parallels to the light and disre...
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Generational Police Mistrust in Minority Groups
On the show, we discuss recent events in a city near where I live that has faced issues with police brutality and has been struggling with trust in the police force from its citizens. Today, we will discuss how generational mistrust in police i...
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PRIDE 2025 - Divine Queerness
In the podcast, we kick off Pride 2025 by exploring some of the mischaracterizations that people have about LGBTQ+ individuals and the perception of the divine, and how that affects our policies.SUPPORT THE SHOW:
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REPLAY: Israel and Palestine Conflict how End Times Theology Can Harm Queer People
REPLAY FROM AUGUST 18TH, 2024: Today on the show we discuss the complex issue of the Israel & Palestine conflict, and how the endless wave of end times prophecy works for the privileged among us and harms LGBTQ people in our world. By refle...
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Faith and Citizenship (Panel discussion at Gracepointe Church TN)
Today on the show, we listen to a panel discussion that took place at Gracepointe Church in Nashville, Tennessee. Gracepointe is Joanna's home church, which she attends online. In this discussion, the panel explores the tension between patrioti...
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Mocking Biden's Cancer Diagnosis: The Lack of Class in the White House
Today on the show, we discuss how many MAGA Republicans have been mocking former President Joe Biden after he went public with his cancer diagnosis. In this episode, we explore thoughts on the difference between public knowledge and politicians...
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REPLAY: Trans Olympians and Christian Outrage
Today we replay an old episode of the show: In this week's episode we dive into the complex story of Imane Khelif, an intersex athlete whose journey in the Olympics has sparked a significant conversation about identity and inclusivity. We discu...
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Does Anyone Know What They are Doing?
Today on the podcast, we listen to some infuriating interviews from Trump administration staffers who continually insist that they are not experts. However, many in Christian circles have been told to trust Republicans exclusively, even if they...
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The Episcopal Church Says No to Trump
In today's show, we discuss how the Trump administration prioritized white refugees from South Africa while systematically closing down avenues for people of color to seek refugee status in America. This week, the Episcopal Church in America st...
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First American Pope V. The America First President
On the podcast, we discuss the historical significance of the first American pope, Pope Leo XIV, and how his election to the highest seat in the Catholic Church will challenge Christian nationalism, and why we should be cautiously optimistic.
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REPLAY: Interview with Former Republican Transgender Woman with Adelynn Campbell
Today we replay one of the most popular episodes of the show with Joanna's best friend and oldest ally in her journey of holding onto faith and being LGBTQ. You will hear discussions about the struggles of of her journey and the victories she i...
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REPLAY: An LGBTQ+ Affirming Pastor - Alysa Offman
Today Joanna sits down with a dear friend who is also an LGBTQ affirming pastor. We have a fascinating conversation about theology and approach from a pastor who fully accepts and affirms LGBTQ people.FOLLOW ALYSA:
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Breaking out of Religious Rules
Have you ever felt like the weight of religious rules and expectations was holding you back from a deeper, more authentic connection with your spirituality? In this powerful and insightful episode, we bring you a recording of a recent live talk...
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Discussing the HHS Gender Dysphoria Guidelines
Today on the show, we address the Department of Health and Human Services' new guidelines regarding the treatment of gender dysphoria. The U.S. government is trying to compel transgender individuals to undergo publicly sanctioned Conversion The...
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Trump's First 100 Days in Office... YIKES!
On today’s show, we evaluate Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office. America feels vastly diminished, and we’ll discuss the reasons behind this perception. Join us as we dive into reviews and updates regarding the turmoil unfolding in Washingt...
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REPLAY: What is Project 2025, and Why it Matters.
In this replay episode, we dive into the chilling intersection of Christian nationalism and Project 2025. We'll explore how this right-wing movement is targeting LGBTQ+ rights and freedoms, and what it means for the future of equality. Join us ...
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