Xorje chats with his close friend Alden Golab about their gender journey, living in the "weirdness" of being queer, and surrendering to the fact that God is beyond what anyone understands. Follow more of XO's work here.

Pedro Nogues: "Let's stop labeling & start loving"

Jul 6th, 2021 26m 48s

Xorje chats with ancient history doctoral student Pedro Nogues about being born into Catholicism, not knowing "any other way" to live spiritually, and deciphering God's words. Follow more of XO's work here.

Austin Vigue: "I'm thrilled to occupy this space"

Jun 29th, 2021 25m 27s

Xorje chats with Austin Vigue about being "happily Catholic," having tough conversations with political & cultural opponents, and the thrill of engaging in paranormal investigation. Follow more of XO's work here.

Ben Steffy: "The religious side just wasn't for me"

Jun 22nd, 2021 31m 35s

Xorje chats with former Catholic Ben Steffy about leaving the Church, questioning the existence of a benevolent God, and realizing that it's OK to not know the answer to life. Follow more of XO's work here.

Joseph Rojo: "I own who I've become"

Jun 15th, 2021 28m 59s

Xorje chats with Latinx medical student Joseph Rojo about crafting the version of Catholicism that works best for him and truly becoming comfortable with all parts of his story. Follow more of XO's work here.

Elizabeth Sullivan: "The Church is my home"

Jun 8th, 2021 26m 27s

Xorje chats with linguist Elizabeth Sullivan about becoming fluent in both her Catholicism & queerness and understanding the semantics of God. Follow more of XO's work here.

Kyle Garcia: "I have hope for the future"

Jun 1st, 2021 29m 18s

Xorje chats with cantor and teacher Kyle Garcia about happily bringing his authentic self to his students and building his family on a strong foundation of faith.Follow more of XO's work here.

Justin Dodd: "It's a connection I can't break"

May 25th, 2021 36m 24s

Xorje chats with fellow queer Catholic Justin Dodd about his travel ministry, discovering the presence of God in a multitude of locations & centering himself in political activism. Follow more of XO's work here.

Veronica Garza: "I'm happy to be on the squad"

May 18th, 2021 36m 35s

Xorje chats with NYC-based comedian Veronica Garza about jokingly being more religious than her parents and one day becoming an out lesbian nun. Follow more of XO's work here.

Larry Holodak: "Love is the basis for community"

May 11th, 2021 28m 27s

Xorje chats with Larry Holodak about fully accepting his queerness later in life and ultimately realizing the power associated with forgiving yourself and the Church. Follow more of XO's work here.

Eve Petrie: "That to me was gender euphoria"

May 4th, 2021 34m 56s

Xorje chats with trans poet Eve Petrie about "purposefully" entering religious spaces as their authentic self and happening upon their Biblical name.Follow more of XO's work here.

Blake Johnson: "I'm at a crossroads right now"

Apr 27th, 2021 29m 25s

Xorje chats with Blake Johnson about his decision to leave the Black Pentecostal Church and find a home amongst Catholics, even as he struggles to find community. Follow more of XO's work here.

Jacqui Oesterblad: "I chose myself & love over lies"

Apr 20th, 2021 32m 1s

Xorje chats with Yale Law student Jacqui Oesterblad about the winding spiritual road that led her to a very keen observation: she doesn't need words to describe herself to God. Follow more of XO's work here.

Ryan McQuade: "I visualize God in the darkness"

Apr 13th, 2021 31m 18s

Xorje chats with illustrator Ryan McQuade about being continuously awestruck by the mysteries of God and using Catholicism for his artistic expression. Follow more of XO's work here.

Gabi Horton: "I gave myself a pep talk"

Apr 6th, 2021 28m 48s

Xorje chats with Gabi Horton about confronting her vulnerabilities as a closeted Catholic school student and eventually giving way to God's time. Follow more of XO's work here.

Grant Hartley: "I feel a lot of safety at my church"

Apr 2nd, 2021 29m 16s

Xorje chats with religious convert Grant Hartley ahead of his formal welcome into the Catholic Church at this weekend's Easter festivities. Follow more of XO's work here.

C: "I think about changing careers twice a week"

Mar 30th, 2021 28m 52s

Xorje chats with C, a graduate theology student and church employee, about the difficulties of shielding her true identity from colleagues while still accepting the fact that she's "intrinsically ordered" in God's eyes. Follow more of XO's work

Patrick Flores: "I tried all three vocational options"

Mar 26th, 2021 34m 28s

Xorje chats with Patrick Flores of the online LGBTQ Catholic community Vine & Fig about his spiritual exploration (which included roles as a former seminarian, former theology teacher, and former religious brother) and making the choice to not

Krysta Ortiz: "We are holy, thought of & set apart"

Mar 23rd, 2021 42m 50s

Xorje chats with "queer Tejanita" Krysta Ortiz about her foundational relationship with the Church, translating LGBTQ identity through a generational and cultural lens, and refusing to believe in purgatory. Follow more of XO's work here.

Trailer

Mar 19th, 2021 1m 30s

A brand new interview-based show about the queer Catholic experience that proves God is, in fact, present whenever two or more gather together in God's name. Follow more of XO's work here.

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