Rhea is an entrepreneur, certified herbalist, health coach, and green witch. After being a devout evangelical for over a decade (and escaping a cult,) she decided to get to know Spirit for herself and for empowerment through herbal healing.Rhea is certified through the Bellebuono School of Herbal Medicine and will be graduating from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition next summer.She writes for herbal companies like the Practical Herbalist, the Sacred Science, Goddess Detox, Learning Herbs, and Crystal Star.Rhea is passionate about teaching people how to heal their bodies and spirits by listening to their intuition and leaning into their communities. She’s big on home-cooked meals, cocktail hours, black coffee, and Doctor Who.Rhea lives with her family in Portland, Oregon where she passionately advocates for her neighborhood (no matter how much her introversion makes canvassing difficult.)Her POP-Ed series workshop Lean Into The Woo-Woo is available for signup at OurBibleApp.com.

Rhea is an entrepreneur, certified herbalist, health coach, and green witch. After being a devout evangelical for over a decade (and escaping a cult,) she decided to get to know Spirit for herself and for empowerment through herbal healing.Rhea is certified through the Bellebuono School of Herbal Medicine and will be graduating from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition next summer.She writes for herbal companies like the Practical Herbalist, the Sacred Science, Goddess Detox, Learning Herbs, and Crystal Star.Rhea is passionate about teaching people how to heal their bodies and spirits by listening to their intuition and leaning into their communities. She’s big on home-cooked meals, cocktail hours, black coffee, and Doctor Who.Rhea lives with her family in Portland, Oregon where she passionately advocates for her neighborhood (no matter how much her introversion makes canvassing difficult.)Her POP-Ed series workshop <a href="https://www.ourbibleapp.com/love-the-woowoo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lean Into The Woo-Woo</a> is available for signup at <a href="http://OurBibleApp.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">OurBibleApp.com</a>.

Rhea is Leaning into the Woo-Woo

Jo Luehmann

Jo Luehmann is a Colombian born and raised pastor with a masters degree in ministry and theology. Alongside her partner she started the Living Room, a house church and non-profit re-imagining faith and Christianity and inviting people to reclaim their own spaces as holy ground. Jo speaks and teaches about decolonizing church, theology, spirituality and faith, as well as the importance of dismantling white supremacy, patriarchy and capitalism both individually and collectively.In this episode of Lord Have Mercy, she talks with Crystal Cheatham about her new POP-Ed series workshop, Decolonizing Christianity. Sign up today at OurBibleApp.com/POP-Ed.

Jo Luehmann is a Colombian born and raised pastor with a masters degree in ministry and theology. Alongside her partner she started the Living Room, a house church and non-profit re-imagining faith and Christianity and inviting people to reclaim their own spaces as holy ground. Jo speaks and teaches about decolonizing church, theology, spirituality and faith, as well as the importance of dismantling white supremacy, patriarchy and capitalism both individually and collectively.In this episode of Lord Have Mercy, she talks with Crystal Cheatham about her new POP-Ed series workshop, <a href="https://www.ourbibleapp.com/decolonizing-faith" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Decolonizing Christianity</a>. Sign up today at <a href="https://www.ourbibleapp.com/pop-ed" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">OurBibleApp.com/POP-Ed</a>.

Suzanne Dewitt Hall

Who is God?If you want to examine the scriptural view of the LGBTQI+ community you must first understand the one who breathed life into the collection of books that make up the Bible. Who is this God we worship? The question is critical because every other issue hinges on who we know God to be.Jesus tells us that when we see him, we see the Father. Jesus is the full revelation of God. That means understanding scripture, relationships, and the world around us all hinge on this central question.Who is God?

Who is God?If you want to examine the scriptural view of the LGBTQI+ community you must first understand the one who breathed life into the collection of books that make up the Bible. Who is this God we worship? The question is critical because every other issue hinges on who we know God to be.Jesus tells us that when we see him, we see the Father. Jesus is the full revelation of God. That means understanding scripture, relationships, and the world around us all hinge on this central question.Who is God?

Who is God by Suzanne Dewitt Hall (Day 7)

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Matthias Roberts

 Today’s guest is Matthias Roberts. Matthias is a counselor, the host of the Queerology podcast and now he’s an author. Check out his forthcoming book Beyond Shame in the new year at MatthiasRoberts.com.

Today’s guest is Matthias Roberts. Matthias is a counselor, the host of the Queerology podcast and now he’s an author. Check out his forthcoming book Beyond Shame in the new year at <a href="https://matthiasroberts.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MatthiasRoberts.com</a>.

Matthias Roberts: Beyond Shame

Dig deep into the discussions about God the Bible and Sex with co-hosts Crystal Cheatham and Sexologist Reverend Alba Onofrio. Join in on the upbeat banter that is both hilariously irreverent and appropriately pensive as they hit key topics so on the nose you will squeal and clap with excitement. 'Cuz let's be honest, people never say these things! As sexual as we all are, we still want to know how the Bible applies to our personal identities. Oh, and it's queer. Ok bye!

This podcast makes me think and makes me laugh. It highlights people doing amazing work in progressive Christianity. Crystal talks to people who are on the cutting edge speaking, writing, thinking, preaching and creating things we need to hear now about race, religion, spirituality, sexuality and gender. I highly recommend it! Check out the app too!

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Trey Pearson

Trey Pearson: http://treypearson.com/Illustrated Ministry: https://www.illustratedministry.com/ourbible

Trey Pearson: <a href="http://treypearson.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://treypearson.com/</a>Illustrated Ministry: <a href="https://www.illustratedministry.com/ourbible" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.illustratedministry.com/ourbible</a>

Receiving Life’s Fullness by Deborah Jian LeeFor those of us from marginalized backgrounds &amp; identities, this 4-day devotional offers reflection on what it means to be a suffering part of the Body and how we can work towards healing ourselves and others, to start mending the whole Body of Christ.Day 1 - Receiving Life’s Fullness: Written by Deborah Jian Lee and ready by host, Theresa Ta.Pass the Salt is a product of Our Bible App, edited and produced by Crystal Cheatham.

<h2>Receiving Life’s Fullness by Deborah Jian Lee</h2>For those of us from marginalized backgrounds &amp; identities, this 4-day devotional offers reflection on what it means to be a suffering part of the Body and how we can work towards healing ourselves and others, to start mending the whole Body of Christ.Day 1 - Receiving Life’s Fullness: Written by Deborah Jian Lee and ready by host, Theresa Ta.Pass the Salt is a product of Our Bible App, edited and produced by Crystal Cheatham.

One Body, Many Parts

Alison Brook

Alison Brook is a singer songwriter and the guest of this episode. Crystal and Alison are long time friends and could not have had more opposite experiences around sex, virginity and body shaming. Alison is up close and personal about her journey and ends the episode with an offering of her music. Later Rev. Sex discusses another side of purity culture--shacking up. Find out more about Alison Brook at www.AlisonBrook.com

Alison Brook is a singer songwriter and the guest of this episode. Crystal and Alison are long time friends and could not have had more opposite experiences around sex, virginity and body shaming. Alison is up close and personal about her journey and ends the episode with an offering of her music. Later Rev. Sex discusses another side of purity culture--shacking up. Find out more about Alison Brook at <a href="http://www.AlisonBrook.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.AlisonBrook.com</a>

Episode 7: Alison Brook On Purity Culture

This episode is sponsored by Faith in Public Life. Please sign the Faith in Public Life petition to end gun violence.  Samantha Field grew up in a Christian fundamentalist cult, but escaped as a young adult. Now, she writes about being a bisexual woman and abuse survivor, exploring intersectional feminism and liberation theology. Her devotional “Re-Reading Ruth” has been featured in Our Bible App. This 5-day devotional explores the book of Ruth through several different ways, taking a closer look at what it says about women, story and myth, immigrants and refugees, and systematic oppression.Our friends at Faith in Public Life are circulating a petition to push Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and every Senator to act on gun violence and end mass shootings. Senators must act now to free us from fear: Our family, friends and neighbors shouldn’t have to live in danger. Sign the petition.

This episode is sponsored by Faith in Public Life. Please sign the <a href="http://fpl.actionkit.com/sign/senate-mass-shootings/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Faith in Public Life petition</a> to end gun violence. Samantha Field grew up in a Christian fundamentalist cult, but escaped as a young adult. Now, she writes about being a bisexual woman and abuse survivor, exploring intersectional feminism and liberation theology. Her devotional “Re-Reading Ruth” has been featured in Our Bible App. This 5-day devotional explores the book of Ruth through several different ways, taking a closer look at what it says about women, story and myth, immigrants and refugees, and systematic oppression.Our friends at Faith in Public Life are circulating a petition to push Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and every Senator to act on gun violence and end mass shootings. Senators must act now to free us from fear: Our family, friends and neighbors shouldn’t have to live in danger. <a href="http://fpl.actionkit.com/sign/senate-mass-shootings?source=ob" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign the petition.</a>

Samantha Field: Re-Reading Ruth

Happy Halloween!!Isaac Archuleta is a our guest and the director of the I Am Clinic. You can read more of his work on the Huffington Post, learn about his history at his personal website, or find resources for healing and growth at the I Am Clinic.

Happy Halloween!! Isaac Archuleta is a our guest and the director of the I Am Clinic. You can read more of his work on the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/author/isaac-archuleta" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Huffington Post</a>, learn about his history at his <a href="http://www.isaacarchuleta.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">personal website</a>, or find resources for healing and growth at the <a href="http://www.iamclinic.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">I Am Clinic</a>.

Lord Have Mercy: Badass Preacher's Kid

Peterson Toscano

Peterson Toscano is hilarious and poignant and our in-the-meantime-guest as Alba and Crystal craft an entire season of podcasts that don't skimp on the awkward, tense and cringe worthy truths about God, Sex and the Bible. Peterson is one of Crystal's favorite performers and a true trailblazer who has been handling top tier discussions on sex and the bible long before this podcast.  Find out more about Peterson's work on his website, his youtube channel, and HuffPo. You can also follow him on Twitter @P2Son.

Peterson Toscano is hilarious and poignant and our in-the-meantime-guest as Alba and Crystal craft an entire season of podcasts that don't skimp on the awkward, tense and cringe worthy truths about God, Sex and the Bible. Peterson is one of Crystal's favorite performers and a true trailblazer who has been handling top tier discussions on sex and the bible long before this podcast.  Find out more about Peterson's work on his <a href="https://petersontoscano.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>, his <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/p2son/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">youtube channel</a>, and <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/author/peterson-toscano" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HuffPo</a>. You can also follow him on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/p2son" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@P2Son</a>.

Lord Have Mercy: Peterson Toscano (Part 1)

Healing Others by Deborah Jian Lee“For those of us from marginalized backgrounds &amp; identities, this 4-day devotional offers reflection on what it means to be a suffering part of the Body and how we can work towards healing ourselves and others, to start mending the whole Body of Christ.”Day 4 - Healing Others:  Written by Deborah Jian Lee and read by host, Theresa Ta.Pass the Salt is a product of Our Bible App, edited and produced by Crystal Cheatham.

<h2>Healing Others by Deborah Jian Lee</h2>“For those of us from marginalized backgrounds &amp; identities, this 4-day devotional offers reflection on what it means to be a suffering part of the Body and how we can work towards healing ourselves and others, to start mending the whole Body of Christ.”Day 4 - Healing Others:  Written by Deborah Jian Lee and read by host, Theresa Ta.Pass the Salt is a product of Our Bible App, edited and produced by Crystal Cheatham.

Day 4 - One Body, Many Parts

Katie Aikin

Our Sponsor: https://www.illustratedministry.com/ourbibleHope Beyond the Hymen:A Sermon on Luke 20:27–38 by Tuhina Verma Rasche

Our Sponsor: <a href="https://www.illustratedministry.com/ourbible" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.illustratedministry.com/ourbible</a><a href="https://medium.com/@tvrasche/hope-beyond-the-hymen-a-sermon-on-luke-20-27-38-95fbbad7c53c" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hope Beyond the Hymen:A Sermon on Luke 20:27–38 by Tuhina Verma Rasche</a>

Rev. Katie Aikin: Good Church

Name Your Gifts by Deborah Jian Lee“For those of us from marginalized backgrounds &amp; identities, this 4-day devotional offers reflection on what it means to be a suffering part of the Body and how we can work towards healing ourselves and others, to start mending the whole Body of Christ.”Day 2 - Naming Your Gifts:  Read by host, Theresa Ta.Pass the Salt is a product of Our Bible App, edited and produced by Crystal Cheatham.

<h2>Name Your Gifts by Deborah Jian Lee</h2>“For those of us from marginalized backgrounds &amp; identities, this 4-day devotional offers reflection on what it means to be a suffering part of the Body and how we can work towards healing ourselves and others, to start mending the whole Body of Christ.”Day 2 - Naming Your Gifts:  Read by host, Theresa Ta.Pass the Salt is a product of Our Bible App, edited and produced by Crystal Cheatham.

Day 2 - One Body, Many Parts

Sarah Bowen

Sarah Bowen is a member of One Spirit Interfaith Seminary's academic staff, Spiritual Directors International, and several recovery communities. She is the best selling author of the award winning book Void if Detached: Seeking Modern Spirituality through my Father’s Old Sermons and newly released follow up title Spiritual Rebel: A Positively Addictive Guide to Finding Deeper Perspective and Higher Purpose.Sarah seeks to help others connect with the higher power of their own understanding, in whatever way is meaningful to each. I just find her words to be way less angry and more sensical than mine so I really hope you embrace this discussion and walk away with some lessons as I did.More LinksSarah Bowen’s devotional in Our Bible AppSarah Bowen’s upcoming workshopsFaith in Public Life petition to stop gun violenceFaith in Public Life petition to Congress about Trump’s impeachment

Sarah Bowen is a member of One Spirit Interfaith Seminary's academic staff, Spiritual Directors International, and several recovery communities. She is the best selling author of the award winning book <a href="http://www.thisissarahbowen.com/void-if-detached.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Void if Detached: Seeking Modern Spirituality through my Father’s Old Sermons </a>and newly released follow up title <a href="https://www.spiritual-rebel.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spiritual Rebel: A Positively Addictive Guide to Finding Deeper Perspective and Higher Purpose</a>. Sarah seeks to help others connect with the higher power of their own understanding, in whatever way is meaningful to each. I just find her words to be way less angry and more sensical than mine so I really hope you embrace this discussion and walk away with some lessons as I did.More Links<ul><li><a href="https://www.ourbibleapp.com/new-blog/sarah-bowen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sarah Bowen’s devotional in Our Bible App</a></li><li><a href="https://www.spiritual-rebel.com/workshops" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sarah Bowen’s upcoming workshops</a></li><li><a href="http://fpl.actionkit.com/sign/senate-mass-shootings?source=ob" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Faith in Public Life petition to stop gun violence</a></li><li><a href="http://fpl.actionkit.com/sign/impeachment-process-fair?source=ob2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Faith in Public Life petition to Congress about Trump’s impeachment</a></li></ul>

Sarah Bowen―Spiritual Rebel

Hannah Bonner

Hannah Bonner achieved her masters of divinity from Duke University Divinity School. Dedicated to amplifying the voices of young women, she produced a documentary, “Awaken the Voice,” to ensure that the young women she worked with in pursuing justice for Sandra Bland would be remembered. An avid hiker, Hannah can be found most evenings admiring a saguaro cactus along one of Tucson’s many trails. And now Hannah. Support her work on the border by giving to some of the organizations referenced in this episode: Desert Southwest Conference, Las Americas, and Coalición de Derechos Humanos.

<a href="https://twitter.com/hannahabonner?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hannah Bonner</a> achieved her masters of divinity from Duke University Divinity School. Dedicated to amplifying the voices of young women, she produced a documentary, “Awaken the Voice,” to ensure that the young women she worked with in pursuing justice for Sandra Bland would be remembered. An avid hiker, Hannah can be found most evenings admiring a saguaro cactus along one of Tucson’s many trails. And now Hannah. Support her work on the border by giving to some of the organizations referenced in this episode: <a href="http://www.theinnumc.org/?fbclid=IwAR3XpHdHdVWRAYsIt2x8JvarPyvdN8dg6dArGU5_OOw6gtnK6UnHJmSHjyI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Desert Southwest Conference</a>, <a href="https://las-americas.org/?fbclid=IwAR1AR-af5F3cHi1y_BqszHMyu0224_x60yoJAeg1OZZa9QBfr9i_xL4UuYI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Las Americas</a>, and <a href="https://derechoshumanosaz.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Coalición de Derechos Humanos</a>.

Hannah Bonner: B*tches Witches Dykes & Heretics

Healing Ourselves by Deborah Jian Lee“For those of us from marginalized backgrounds &amp; identities, this 4-day devotional offers reflection on what it means to be a suffering part of the Body and how we can work towards healing ourselves and others, to start mending the whole Body of Christ.”Day 3 - Healing Ourselves: Written by Deborah Jian Lee and read by host, Theresa Ta.Pass the Salt is a product of Our Bible App, edited and produced by Crystal Cheatham.

<h2>Healing Ourselves by Deborah Jian Lee</h2>“For those of us from marginalized backgrounds &amp; identities, this 4-day devotional offers reflection on what it means to be a suffering part of the Body and how we can work towards healing ourselves and others, to start mending the whole Body of Christ.”Day 3 - Healing Ourselves: Written by Deborah Jian Lee and read by host, Theresa Ta.Pass the Salt is a product of Our Bible App, edited and produced by Crystal Cheatham.

Day 3 - One Body, Many Parts

Take a real look into the social justice movement happening now in Christianity, through the work of Lyndsey Godwin at Vanderbilt School of Divinity. Crystal and Rev Sex take a listener's question of a youth pastor shepherding queer teens. 

Take a real look into the social justice movement happening now in Christianity, through the work of Lyndsey Godwin at Vanderbilt School of Divinity. Crystal and Rev Sex take a listener's question of a youth pastor shepherding queer teens.

Lord Have Mercy: Turkey Day Justice Talks

Jacob Breeze

Today’s guest is OBA author Rev. Jacob Breeze. He is the pastor of the Holy Family Church in Houston. He wrote a devotional for the app about the Liturgical calendar and the importance of following it all the way through and not just at special holidays like Christmas. I gotta say I loved talking to this man and let’s hope he decides to contribute more to the app.

Today’s guest is OBA author Rev. Jacob Breeze. He is the pastor of the <a href="https://www.holyfamilyhtx.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Holy Family Church</a> in Houston. He wrote a devotional for the app about the Liturgical calendar and the importance of following it all the way through and not just at special holidays like Christmas. I gotta say I loved talking to this man and let’s hope he decides to contribute more to the app.

Jacob Breeze is Binging the Liturgical Calendar

Deborah Jian Lee

Crystal Cheatham interviews Deborah Jian Lee, award-winning journalist, radio producer and author of Rescuing Jesus: How People of Color, Women and Queer Christians are Reclaiming Evangelicalism. Deborah opens up about her spiritual journey and her current project One Book, One Church. Crystal gets to discuss sex and sin with Rev Sex aka Alba. 

Crystal Cheatham interviews <a href="http://www.deborahjianlee.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Deborah Jian Lee</a>, award-winning journalist, radio producer and author of Rescuing Jesus: How People of Color, Women and Queer Christians are Reclaiming Evangelicalism. Deborah opens up about her spiritual journey and her current project <a href="http://www.deborahjianlee.com/oboc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">One Book, One Church</a>. Crystal gets to discuss sex and sin with Rev Sex aka Alba.

Lord Have Mercy: Deborah Jian Lee

Laura Jean Truman is an Atlanta based writer, and the author of Our Bible App’s newest devotional series, Imagination: The Most Underrated Spiritual Discipline. In this episode I get to fangirl all over the place about Laura Jean’s amazing work, her activism and finally about the devotional she wrote for us.

Laura Jean Truman is an Atlanta based writer, and the author of Our Bible App’s newest devotional series, Imagination: The Most Underrated Spiritual Discipline. In this episode I get to fangirl all over the place about Laura Jean’s amazing work, her activism and finally about the devotional she wrote for us.

Laura Jean Truman's Imagination Station

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