"Geeky" Justin Lee is the founder of Nuance Ministry and the author of Talking Across the Divide: How to Communicate with People You Disagree with and Maybe Even Change the World. You can check out more of his work at YouTube.com/geekyjustin or

S2 E5: Pam Fields

Aug 6th, 2021 55m 19s

Pam Fields is the founder of Visible Unity. She works with various organizations to bring a message of inclusion and understanding regarding race relations. Pam Fields educates Maddie on systemic racism, the difficult of breaking through to opp

S2 E4: Jen Eckles

Jul 23rd, 2021 42m 4s

Jen Eckles is an aspiring spiritual director. They are a consistent CenterPeace contributor, including directing a recent Tapistry event. Maddie and Jen discuss pronouns, bisexual erasure, and spiritual directing (as well as being best friends)

S2 E3: Terry Stokes

Jul 16th, 2021 43m 52s

For prayers in times of personal turmoil, or times of racial unease and hurt, we can look to CenterPeace's newest friend Terry Stokes, author of Prayers for the People: Things We Didn't Know We Could Say to God (available later this year).

S2 E2: Katie Hays

Jul 2nd, 2021 54m 17s

Katie Hays is the Founder and Lead Evangelist of Galileo Church. She is the author of For The Bible Tells Me So: the biblical-theological necessity of LGBTQ+ inclusion in the church. She also co-authored Family of Origin, Family of Choice. h

S2 E1: Austen Hartke

Jun 25th, 2021 51m 42s

Austen Hartke is the Founder and Director of the Transmission Ministry Collective (TMC). He is also the author of Transforming: The Bible and the Lives of Transgender Christians. Follow the links below to donate to TMC and to purchase Austen's

Episode 10: Maddie Crotzer

May 1st, 2021 1h 16m

Madison Crotzer began this journey as a transgender atheist. Although her faith journey is far from over, this episode reveals a massive transformation.

Episode 9: Megan DeFranza; Lianne Simon; Marissa Adams

Apr 16th, 2021 1h 13m

Join Megan DeFranza, Marissa, and Lianne as they educate Maddie about intersex identities. See more from Megan at megandefranza.com; Lianne Simon at liannesimon.com; and feel free to reach out to Marissa Adams at [email protected]. See

Episode 8: Luther Young

Apr 9th, 2021 1h 25m

Luther Young is a minister, musician, and motivator. Listen in as he teaches Maddie the complexities of intersectionality and critical race theory. You can find more from Luther at https://lutheryoung.com. You can also find some of the books he

Episode 7: Morgan Lindsay

Apr 2nd, 2021 1h 7m

Morgan and Maddie discuss what it means to be transgender, what transgender discrimination looks like, and everything related to transgender surgeries. If you have any questions about being transgender, they're probably answered in this episode

Episode 6: Dena and Aaron Edwards

Mar 26th, 2021 1h 9m

Dena and Aaron Edwards are the founders of Dads Hug Too - a non-profit dedicated to enriching the lives of queer children that were rejected by their birth parents. From auto maintenance to walking down the marital aisle, the Edwards are a pare

Episode 5: Amie Scott

Mar 19th, 2021 1h 32m

Amie Scott and Maddie discuss the difficulties of being transgender, atheism, and who goes to hell (in the nicest way possible)! Check out her ministry at https://www.deeperwaterscm.com and purchase her book on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/

Episode 4: John Ogren

Mar 12th, 2021 1h 19m

John Ogren is a straight ally, a pastor, a father, and a husband. He started an open and affirming Church of Christ where all are welcome. He welcomes all to the Open Table.

Episode 3: Karen Keen

Mar 5th, 2021 1h 19m

Karen Keen is a Spiritual Director and educator at the Redwood Center for Spiritual Care and Education. Follow the link below to sign up for classes and learn more about Karen Keen's work as a biblical scholar. https://www.redwoodspiritualcare

Episode 2: Candace Hardnett

Feb 26th, 2021 1h 1m

Candace Hardnett is the co-founder and Senior Pastor of Agape Empowerment Ministries. Agape is located in Savannah, Georgia. You can watch their services on their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/AEMSavannah/

Episode 1: Sally Gary

Feb 17th, 2021 58m 18s

Sally Gary is the Founder and Executive Director of CenterPeace. She has written a book titled, "Affirming," available for preorder on Amazon. Follow this link to reserve a copy! https://www.amazon.com/Affirming-Memoir-Sexuality-Staying-Church/

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