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
137 episodes
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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REPLAY: Has America Lost Her Way?
Today on the show, we replay an episode from the week after the inauguration of Donald Trump. We dive deep into a thought-provoking exploration of societal and spiritual decline, beginning with a powerful passage from Isaiah 1:21-23. The prophe...
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REPLAY: Save the Thoughts and Prayers - God and Guns
Today we replay one of the most listened to episodes of the podcast. We discuss the marriage of Christianity and gun ownership rights. We also discussed in depth about how the employment of "Thoughts and Prayers" is unhelpful after major ...
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Anti-Women Policies from People Who are Uninformed
Today on the podcast, we discuss how many dehumanizing public policies are being signed into law by politicians who know nothing about the demographics that they're attempting to regulate. We discussed how anti-trans legislation affects sis gen...
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Discussing the Trump Anti-Christian Bias Task Force
On the show today we discuss the Trump administration's task force aimed at eradicating anti-Christian bias. We delve into how these ideas are crafted to silence any voice that falls outside a specific interpretation of Christianity. This task ...
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The Supreme Court Hears a Religious Freedom Case
The Supreme Court of the United States has begun hearing a case between the Delaware school district and a group of parents who have religious objections to LGBTQ content being shared in the schools. Today on the show, we discuss why being LGBT...
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