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BQ21-MVTC: "Is God Gay?" - with Tony Giampietro

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Pineapple Audio Production
Published
Thu 24 Jul 2025
Episode Link
https://shows.acast.com/better-questions/episodes/bq21-catholic-meets-mystic-who-belongs-in-church-real-talk-o

In this open-hearted and provocative episode of Mystic vs. Traditional Christianity, Kevin and Tony sit down to wrestle with some of the biggest and most controversial questions in modern faith.


What does it mean to live in alignment with God? Is heaven something we wait for, or something we can experience here and now? Can suffering be sacred? Is there room in the Church for LGBTQ+ people?


What happens when we challenge the traditional readings of scripture, or question the compatibility of Jesus’ message with church institutions?


This conversation dives into:

  • Heaven on Earth vs. Heaven After Death: Can both be true?
  • The Value of Suffering vs. the Power of Surrender: How are they different, and which brings us closer to God?
  • Gay marriage, porn, and playboys: What do we condemn, and why?
  • Nature, design, and the limits of human understanding: How far should we go in saying “we know” what God intends?
  • Community and inclusion: What does a truly loving and welcoming faith community look like?
  • Jesus vs. Paul: Are their messages always in alignment?


This is a bold, challenging, and deeply human conversation—filled with mutual respect, honest disagreements, and a shared desire to seek truth, even when it's uncomfortable.


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