Take Me to #Church 💒 | Our honest take on faith and being gay 🌈✨🕊️ | Episode 13

Coffee with Gays™: Every Sip Is A Story

Dive into a candid conversation with Adam, Blaine, and Ryan as they explore the intersection of faith and gay life. From Southern Baptist roots to Catholic conundrums, they're not holding back on their personal journeys and the challenges they've faced. 🤠🙏
Get the real scoop on Jesse Duplantis and Kenneth Copeland's extravagant lifestyles, and find out why Prestonwood Baptist Church's Christmas show stands out from the mega-church crowd. The guys share their unfiltered experiences with LGBT acceptance in churches, blending heartfelt stories with their signature sass. 🛩️🏳️‍🌈
Join us for an episode that's as thought-provoking as it is entertaining, filled with honest reflections, a bit of shade, and that's as fabulous as it is faithful. 🎉💬
🎙️ [00:00] Introduction: The episode opens with the hosts introducing the topic of church and religion, emphasizing an intellectual discussion about their experiences and views.
🌈 [02:00] Backgrounds in Religion:
- Ryan shares his upbringing in non-denominational Christianity with Southern Baptist influences, highlighting his involvement in youth group activities.
- Adam, identifying as more conservative, discusses his Catholic background and current non-religious stance.
- Blaine talks about his journey through various Christian denominations, including Southern Baptist and Nazarene, and his involvement in more radical churches.
🤔 [12:00] Prestonwood Baptist Church: The hosts express their admiration for Prestonwood Baptist Church's Christmas show, noting its community focus and contrasting it with other mega-churches.
✈️ [26:00] Jesse Duplantis & Kenneth Copeland: The conversation shifts to Jesse Duplantis and Kenneth Copeland, with a critical discussion on their extravagant lifestyles, including their private jet purchases. The hosts discuss the issue of financial exploitation in some churches.
🏳️‍🌈 [22:00] LGBT Acceptance in Churches: The hosts share personal experiences of acceptance and rejection in various churches, highlighting the progress and challenges within religious communities.
🤝 [30:00] Respect and Understanding in Religion: The hosts emphasize the importance of respect and understanding in religious discussions.
👬 [34:00] Being LGBT and Christian: Ryan shares his journey of reconciling his queer identity with his Christian faith.
👂 [38:00] Listening and Compassion in Faith Communities: The hosts reflect on the power of listening and showing compassion within faith communities.
👋 [42:00] Closing Remarks: The episode concludes with a light-hearted conclusion and a teaser for the next episode, emphasizing the importance of being open to different beliefs and perspectives.

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Chapters

1. Religious Backgrounds and Perspectives (00:00:00)

2. Beliefs, Bible Canonization, and Afterlife (00:09:01)

3. Religion, Worship, and Church Structure (00:17:43)

4. Church Community Struggles and Hypocrisy (00:31:18)

5. Navigating Queer Identity and Religion (00:37:22)