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How to be Empowered and Encouraged in your Christian walk
Hi and welcome to this Bible Talks episode of Coffee with Keith. Today, I want to simply look at Acts 13:1-3. There we notice something interesting about the gathered group first off. Let's talk about that first. Then, if we back up just a little and examine it a little more, I believe we will see clear instruction as to how we empower and encourage ourselves and others within this Christian life and walk. Sound good? Let's check it out together on this episode of the Coffee with Keith podcast. So... Grab your coffee, have seat at my table, and let's chat on this episode of Coffee with Keith. Disclaimer:…
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How SHAME keeps us stuck as a Queer Christian and what we need to do instead
I get it. You have been hurt so often by those within the church because of your sexual identity. What's more, for many of you, having grown up in the church, you have been taught to believe that you identity makes you a bad person, especially in the eyes of God. Thus...shame. Well, we need to boot shame to the curve. In fact, the more light we bring to our shame, the more healing we bring to our life. Therefore, I want to simply suggest 5 general steps to begin the healing of our shame as a queer Christian. Please understand that the real work takes more effort and…
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Table Talks with Rev. Dr. Jeremy Hall: Why his church was kicked out of the Southern Baptist Convention and more
I am excited to have Rev. Jeremy Hall, D.Min. on this Table Talks episode of Coffee with Keith. Jeremy is a Pastor from Pensacola, Fl. He is passionate about Preaching, Teaching, Biblical Literacy, and Church health. Jeremy is married to his high school sweetheart, Ashley. They have a boy, a girl, and a little dog. In this conversation, we will discuss Jeremy's shift from strict Evangelical to affirming pastor...and all the stuff that came with that. The chat will also include how his little Baptist church in Georgia became international news and what has happened on the heels of that. You are going to love this story. To connect with…
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Table Talks with Kellie Woolf, Author of the novel, Mount Hope
I am so thrilled to have author, Kellie Woolf back on the Coffee with Keith podcast. Kellie's debut novel, Mount Hope launched on June 21, 2022. This fabulous story is set in her hometown of Topeka, Kansas. As a fierce supporter and advocate for the LGBTQ+ community, Kellie is a s strong advocate for all, including her transgender daughter. She believes three things are designed innately for everyone, faith, hope and love. Mount Hope is a story that incorporates these human experiences along with the message that you don't have to choose between a relationship with Jesus or one in being true to yourself. You can have both. In this…
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Table Talks with Dr. Ben Huelskamp, director of the non-profit, Love Boldly
Today, I am excited to invite Dr. Ben Huelskamp to the Coffee with Keith podcast. Ben (he/they) is the Executive Director of LOVEboldly and a public theologian, author, pastor, and host of The Christian Bear podcast. A Queer Christian and lifelong church geek, Ben appreciates a stirring sermon as much as he loves a well-executed liturgy. He earned a BA in philosophy, a MEd in higher education and student affairs, and an EdD in leadership with a focus on religion and ministry. He wrote his dissertation on the leadership of LGBTQIA+ people in the Church. Ben is a voracious reader, avid Star Trek nerd, and an alumnus member of Phi Mu Delta…
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Table Talks with Molly Downs-Stoller: Some dating advice from a Therapist
I am so very tickled to bring Molly Downs-Stoller back to the Coffee with Keith podcast. Molly, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, received her Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from Point Loma Nazarene University and a Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of San Diego. She has been working in the mental health field for over 15 years. In this episode, Molly and I discuss issues related to dating and relationship within the greater LGBTQ+ community. So, grab your coffee and let's have a chat with Molly Downs-Stoller. To connect with Molly:Instagram: @lgbtqchristiantherapistTikTok: @lesbiantherapistemail: mdowns@thechristiancloset.orgWebsite: www.thechristiancloset.comMy bio: Molly Downs-Stoller — The Christian Closet Molly also mentioned:Brene…
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Table Talks with Author Fiona J. Dawson
I am so thrilled to invite Fiona Dawson onto the podcast today. In this Table Talks episode, we will hear Fiona's story, talk about her fantastic book, and discuss some practical lessons I think we should all take to heart. If you don't already know who "Auntie Fiona" is, she is an Emmy®-nominated and award-winning filmmaker. She is a proud bisexual, cisgender, immigrant woman from the LGBTQ+ community who uses media to advocate for equality. Following her Emmy®-nominated short New York Times op-doc "Transgender, at War and in Love," Fiona was honored by President Obama as an LGBT Artist Champion of Change and her feature documentary, TransMilitary, premiered at SXSW 2018…
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Table Talks with Cody Lee Aulidge: From Pentecostal Evangelical to happy Pansexual Christian
Welcome to a Table Talks episode on the Coffee with Keith podcast. Today, my guest is Cody Lee Aulidge who was born and raised in a small town just outside of Nashville, TN. He was raised in a lil ole southern Baptist church where Gospel music and “ole time religion” played an integral part in his upbringing. Being a “Mama’s Boy”, he spent a lot of time around women. His best friends in grade school were always the girls, nurturing a feminine persona in him, causing a lot of bullying and them questioning his sexuality. He came out as gay early on in high school. But after he began attending a…
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Bible Talks: Do we envy others within the faith?
Okay, this episode has some interesting stuff. First, we talk about the personhood of the Holy Spirit. Second, we ask: when does one receive the Holy Spirit. And then third, we talk about this guy names Simon and how he began to envy and desire the gifts demonstrated by the apostles. There are some key questions we should ask in this section of Acts 8, and let me assure you...I do.
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Table Talks: Honoring those lost at Club Q
This is a very short, and modified, episode of Coffee with Keith. It is not the scheduled episode but one I recorded from the heart. I wanted to just speak to the horrific event that happened at Club Q in Colorado Springs. I tried not to ramble but I must confess that it was a hard one to cut. The entire community mourns and for many, their days are now much more fearful. I get it. So, thank you for listening to this old bi guy share from his heart. In memory of Kelly Loving, Daniel Ashton, Derrick Rump, Ashley Pough, and Raymond Green Vance. May God bless us all. …
