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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. …
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Table Talks with Jess Grace Garcia: Their Journey into Polyamory (Part 1)
In this Part 1 Episode, I'm joined by Jess Grace Garcia (they/she) where she shares about her professional and personal life. You will enjoy this conversation as Jess introduces us to her discovery of polyamory as a personal identity and the struggles and blessings it has brought into their lives. Jess Grace Garcia (they/she) is a cofounder of Q Worship Collective, Co-Host of Lavender Mafia Podcast and the Music Director at Community Congregational UCC in Los Angeles where they live with their wife and girlfriend. They spent a number of years leading worship in non affirming spaces until she took a break to rediscover what it looks like to be…
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Table Talks: Some Lesson Learned with Gay Christian, Matt Linden
I am so very excited to again invite Matt Linden to the podcast. This is Matt's third visit to Coffee with Keith and this gave us a chance to catch up and gave Matt a chance to share three lessons that he has really learned over the last 12-18 mos. of his queer, Christian journey. Matt Linden is a gay Christian from Tacoma, Washington. He’s a church kid who grew up in a conservative non-denominational environment – so when he realized he was gay at 13, a 21-year battle began to reconcile his faith with his sexuality. He was a member and Community Group leader at Mars Hill Church in…
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Table Talks with Midge Noble: Owner and Coach of Empowering Awakened Hearts, LLC
I can't wait for you to hear my guest today. Her laugh is just contagious and her story is pretty powerful too. Midge Noble says she is a professional hummingbird, in that she flits from place to place as she is called to do in order to serve wherever she lands. Midge has worked as a school counselor, mental health therapist, and in private practice. She has a BA in Theology, and a Masters Degree in Counselor Education and Research. She was licensed in the state of NC as a Licensed Professional Counselor. Midge is the owner and Coach of Empowering Awakened Hearts, LLC. She specializes in serving the LGBTQIA+ community,…
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Table Talks with Midge Noble: Owner and Coach of Empowering Awakened Hearts, LLC
I can't wait for you to hear my guest today. Her laugh is just contagious and her story is pretty powerful too. Midge Noble says she is a professional hummingbird, in that she flits from place to place as she is called to do in order to serve wherever she lands. Midge has worked as a school counselor, mental health therapist, and in private practice. She has a BA in Theology, and a Masters Degree in Counselor Education and Research. She was licensed in the state of NC as a Licensed Professional Counselor. Midge is the owner and Coach of Empowering Awakened Hearts, LLC. She specializes in serving the LGBTQIA+ community,…
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Table Talks with Carter Holmes: Author of Happy Gay Christian Hereafter
Today, it is my joy on this Table Talks episode of Coffee with Keith, to invite author Carter Holmes to the show, Carter speaks, life coaches, and organizes retreats for gay Christians. He steps away from successful science and performing arts careers to share his twenties coming-out story in his upcoming book: Happy Gay Christian Hereafter-8 steps to reconcile your identity to family and faith or leave without regret. Read your copy this October with the best-seller Amazon book launch for hardcopy and kindle. Get on the Early Reader List for a free copy emailed to you! What is Carter's mission? Give people permission to choose their beliefs. Look out for his…
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Table Talks with Alicia Johnston: Author of “The Bible & LGBTQ Adventists”
I am so excited to have Alicia Johnston on the Coffee with Keith podcast today. Alicia hold a Mdiv from the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary as well as a MA in Clinical Psychology. In 2017 she came out as LGBTQ affirming and as bisexual in a viral video that resulted in her forced resignation as a pastor in the Adventist Church. Her story was featured in several news outlets such as NBC and Religion News. In addition to the podcast and blogging on affirming theology, she has an upcoming book explaining affirming theology for Seventh-day Adventist called "The Bible & LGBTQ Adventists. Her passion is helping Christians see why they…
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Table Talk with Dr Justin Meier: From Fundamentalist to Safe Space, Affirming Pastor
You know...I believe that life is a journey. I think you are going to enjoy the journey that my guest today had. He is The Rt. Rev. Dr. Justin Meier, PHD and he is a Trauma Informed and Resilience Building Therapist, Professor, Denominational Director of Church Planting and Anglican Bishop. Bishop Meier's church and dioceses are fully open and affirming but as you will hear, he himself was not always so. Now, he works tirelessly to provide that safe space and spiritual direction to those within his church and without. You will love his spirit, his insight, and his heart for service. So, grab that cup of coffee, have a…
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Table Talks with Mark Thompson: A Minister and Advocate that “Came out” at 50
I have a real treat for you on today's Table Talks edition of Coffee with Keith. My guest today is the Rev Mark Thompson. Mark, father, grandfather, pastor, and social activist, lives in St Ignance, Mich. He is an Elder in the Michigan Conference of the United Methodist Church, having served for 35 years. He cam out at the age of 50 after realizing that being in the closet was leading to more suicidal ideation. After coming out, he was able to be a stronger advocate, leading the way for more queer clergy and others to feel safe and to live authentic lives. His advocacy involves creating "safe space" for…
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Table Talks with Zach W. Lambert: From Straight Southern Baptist Child to Affirming Pastor and Ally
On today's episode, I invite Zach W. Lambert. Zach is the Lead Pastor and founder of Restore Austin, a church in urban Austin, Texas. He holds a Masters of Theology and serves on the boards of Restore Houston, Louder than Silence (a non-profit for survivors of sexual violence), and the Austin Church Planting Network. Zach and his wife, Amy, met each other in the 6th grade, fell in love at 17, and got married at 21. They love watching live music, discovering local Mexican food places, and playing with their two boys. Today, we hear about Zach's journey from Southern Baptist Child to welcoming and inclusive pastor in Austin, Texas. …
