My Spiritual Friends
My Spiritual Friends is a podcast dedicated to exploring the intersection of spirituality and the lived experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals. Spiritual Director Joni Lorraine hosts each episode and delves into the personal spiritual journeys of LGBTQ+ guests and examines how spiritual communities, leaders, and care professionals can better understand, support, and nurture them.
- Update frequency
- every 12 days
- Average duration
- 30 minutes
- Episodes
- 7
- Years Active
- 2025
Safe to Be: Gender, Spirit, and the Neuroscience of Acceptance with Dr. Gena St. David
In this rich conversation, Joni Lorraine is joined by Dr. Gena St. David—licensed professional counselor, marriage and family therapist, and Director of the Center for Counseling and Spirituality at …
Creating an Affirmative Spirituality with Marilyn Connelly
In this enlightening episode, Marilyn Connelly reflects on her spiritual upbringing and the importance of supportive environments for LGBTQ+ individuals. She explores the role of sensation and anger …
Finding Spiritual Connection Anywhere – with Leslie Starnes
In this light hearted episode with her longtime friend Leslie Starnes, Leslie and Joni explore the nuances between religion and spirituality, and chat on treatment and addiction recovery. The two…
Coming Home to Spiritual Wholeness with Rev. Jere Farrell
In this profound conversation, Rev. Jere Farrell shares insights on oneness experiences and the journey of reconciling spirituality with sexual orientation. We discuss the challenges of experiencing …
Embracing Authenticity with Bonnie & Vicky Gale
In this heartfelt episode, Bonnie and Vicky Gale open up about their spiritual journeys, sharing how they navigated authenticity, explored profound spiritual teachings, and found wisdom in various ma…
Exploring Spirituality at the Edge with Paule Armstrong
In this illuminating conversation, Paule Armstrong and Spiritual Director Joni Lorraine dive into the distinction between spirituality and religion, highlighting the ways queer individuals are at the…
Welcome, My Spiritual Friends!
In this heartfelt podcast, host and Spiritual Director Joni Lorraine invites listeners into authentic con…