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What does inclusion ask of us when faith moves from what we believe to how we see, love, and stand alongside one another?

In Part Three, the final conversation of our LGBTQIA+ & the Church series, guest host Jackie Blue-Turner welcomes Tasharre Sanders back to guide us into a conversation about transgender inclusion, gender, faith, and allyship.

Together, we continue learning the language of the LGBTQIA+ community, explore gender and the gender binary, and return to the Genesis creation story to consider what it means to be made in the image of God. Through questions, personal stories, and honest reflection, the conversation considers the beautiful diversity of creation and the importance of relationship in shaping how we understand one another.

The conversation then moves from understanding toward practice. What does it mean to be an ally? How might our faith call us to continue learning, create safer spaces, advocate for others, and recognize the humanity of people whose experiences may be different from our own?

As this three-part conversation comes to a close, another question emerges: What do we mean when we talk about sin, and how does our understanding of sin shape what we believe about everything else?

As always, our hope isn't to tell you what to think. It's to create space to listen, learn, ask questions, wrestle faithfully, and trust that God is present in the conversation.

A Special Thank You

Special thanks to Jackie Blue-Turner for graciously stepping in to host this final conversation in Gina's absence and helping us hold space for learning, questions, and community.

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The Faith Studio exists to hold the church door open a little wider through conversation, connection, and exploration. We create thoughtful spaces for the faithful, the curious, and the tired to wrestle honestly with faith, life, and God's grace.

Step into the fullness of The Faith Studio ecosystem—a space where faith, community, and care meet. Whether you're gathering with us live, going deeper on your own, or simply looking for a place to exhale, there's a place here for you.

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Follow along on Instagram @the.faithstudio and join Breathe—our email community where we slow down together, tend to what's growing, and make space for what matters.

Ready to go deeper? Journeying Through the Seasons of Faith is an invitation to move through your faith with intention—season by season, step by step.

If today's conversation encouraged you, challenged you, or gave you something to think about, we'd love to hear from you. Leave a review, share this episode with someone who might benefit from it, and continue the conversation with us.

Until next time, Grace and Peace, Faith Fam.

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What happens when the faith we've inherited begins to meet the questions we're asking now?

In Part Two of our LGBTQIA+ & the Church series, Tasharre Sanders guides us deeper into the conversation as we explore Scripture, interpretation, and the theological ideas many of us have carried for years.

Together, we consider the biblical texts commonly referred to as the “clobber passages,” explore affirming approaches to interpreting these Scriptures, and examine how context, history, culture, and our understanding of the Bible shape what we believe. The conversation also makes room for an important question: What happens when our desire to affirm LGBTQIA+ people still carries remnants of the theology we're trying to unlearn?

This is a conversation about more than changing our minds. It's about recognizing the difference between inherited and examined theology, making room for deconstruction, and understanding that faithful growth often takes time.

As always, our hope isn't to tell you what to think. It's to create space to listen, learn, wrestle faithfully, and trust that God is present in the conversation.

About This Series

LGBTQIA+ & the Church is a three-part Summer Listening Series from The Faith Studio exploring one of the most significant conversations unfolding within Christianity today.

Guided by theologian and educator Tasharre Sanders, these conversations invite listeners to move beyond easy answers and into deeper curiosity. Together we examine Scripture, church tradition, lived experience, critical thought, and the changing landscape of contemporary Christianity through the voices of people from different Christian traditions.

Rather than offering debate or definitive conclusions, this series models what it looks like to wrestle honestly with difficult questions in community. Whether you are firmly decided, deeply questioning, or simply hoping to understand more fully, these conversations offer a gracious space for learning, reflection, and faithful dialogue.

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The Faith Studio exists to hold the church door open a little wider through conversation, connection, and exploration. We create thoughtful spaces for the faithful, the curious, and the tired to wrestle honestly with faith, life, and God's grace.

Step into the fullness of The Faith Studio ecosystem—a space where faith, community, and care meet. Whether you're gathering with us live, going deeper on your own, or simply looking for a place to exhale, there's a place here for you.

🌿 Visit us at TheFaithStudio.org

Follow along on Instagram @the.faithstudio and join Breathe—our email community where we slow down together, tend to what's growing, and make space for what matters.

Ready to go deeper? Journeying Through the Seasons of Faith is an invitation to move through your faith with intention—season by season, step by step.

If today's conversation encouraged you, challenged you, or gave you something to think about, we'd love to hear from you. Leave a review, share this episode with someone who might benefit from it, and continue the conversation with us.

Until next time, Grace and Peace, Faith Fam.

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Every meaningful conversation begins with listening.

In Part One of our LGBTQIA+ & the Church series, Tasharre Sanders lays a foundation for the journey ahead by inviting us to explore our own assumptions, questions, and experiences. Through personal storytelling, practical vocabulary, and thoughtful dialogue, she introduces listeners to key LGBTQIA+ terminology while examining how family, church, culture, and relationships have shaped our understanding over time.

More than an educational conversation, this episode becomes an invitation into curiosity. Together, participants wrestle with the relationship between faith and identity, explore different Christian theological perspectives on faith, sexuality, and belonging, and reflect on how communities—and our own hearts—can be transformed through honest conversation and God's ongoing work within us.

About This Series

LGBTQIA+ & the Church is a three-part Summer Listening Series from The Faith Studio exploring one of the most significant conversations shaping the Church today.

Guided by theologian and educator Tasharre Sanders, these conversations invite listeners to move beyond easy answers and into deeper curiosity. Together we examine Scripture, church tradition, lived experience, critical thought, and the changing landscape of contemporary Christianity through the voices of people from different Christian traditions.

Rather than offering debate or definitive conclusions, this series models what it looks like to wrestle honestly with difficult questions in community. Whether you are firmly decided, deeply questioning, or simply hoping to understand your neighbor more fully, these conversations offer a gracious space for learning, reflection, and faithful dialogue.

Learn More

The Faith Studio exists to hold the church door open a little wider through conversation, connection, and exploration. We create thoughtful spaces for the faithful, the curious, and the tired to wrestle honestly with faith, life, and God's grace.

Step into the fullness of The Faith Studio ecosystem—a space where faith, community, and care meet. Whether you're gathering with us live, going deeper on your own, or simply looking for a place to exhale, there's a place here for you.

🌿 Visit us at TheFaithStudio.org

Follow along on Instagram @the.faithstudio and join Breathe—our email community where we slow down together, tend to what's growing, and make space for what matters.

Ready to go deeper? Journeying Through the Seasons of Faith is an invitation to move through your faith with intention—season by season, step by step.

If today's conversation encouraged you, challenged you, or gave you something to think about, we'd love to hear from you. Leave a review, share this episode with someone who might benefit from it, and continue the conversation with us.

Until next time, Grace and Peace, Faith Fam.