can i be gay and christian?

let's dissect taryn's born again christian background - that she picked herself - and how religion helped her find her first girlfriend
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Chapters:
00:00:00 - sleepover and religious background
00:05:30 - dog parenting and sports betting
00:11:23 - growing up with jesus
00:17:18 - exploring sexuality and christianity
00:23:35 - forbidden love
00:36:08 - kicked off leadership
00:42:14 - losing community after coming out
00:54:23 - self-acceptance and coming out journey
01:06:04 - can you be gay and christian?

[@carlyabush]

I loved this podcast when it first came out and it still holds up. It's always fascinating to hear Taryn's thoughts on religion.

[@stayinguppod]

[@ecole08]

I love their conversations and their dynamic! So interesting and they communicate so well and lovingly. Quickly became a fave podcast of mine !!

[@mackenzie6054]

This was so fun to see you two interact during this part of your relationship… you seem so giddy it’s precious

[@stayinguppod]

so silly huh

[@5678busse]

Such a vulnerable, progressive, and necessary conversation to be expressed.Thank y'all! -Rachel B.

[@stayinguppod]

rachel bbbbb. thanks for listening (and the nice comment!)

[@louiseladegaard6177]

Thank you for this amazing episode

[@mackenzie6054]

Also so cool to hear tar’s perspective… I had a “come to Jesus” my sophomore year of college (definitely a last ditch effort to not be gay) and that quickly ended when I realized how much more harmful it was for me than without it

[@stayinguppod]

i love the last minute hail mary hahaha we can only laugh because we're looking back. wild times. -t

[@stickwithbrit8635]

Thank you for resharing this. I listened when you originally posted but this hit differently this time. I in a different place this time. My journey is similar to yours Taryn and I honestly never thought I’d meet someone with a similar story. So thank you for sharing. It was encouraging and uplifting. Wish I could have or hear more conversation like this!

[@dawnlowe9524]

I remember this podcast and thoroughly enjoyed it, thanks for your honesty Taryn

[@stayinguppod]

glad you liked it!!

[@jrod-0414]

I remember this episode from your podcast I was at work and was like damn this is so interesting. Thanks for sharing it again with us.

[@v0mit4br4ins]

love the interview-style episode this week!

[@stayinguppod]

what should i interview cam about? -t

[@v0mit4br4ins]

@@stayinguppod i think i'd like to know more about when she first started youtube and how it affected her when she became a popular creator in the lgbtq+ community years ago. i'm not sure if she's ever made videos talking about this but i'm interested in it!

[@ecole08]

you guys are my comfy podcast

[@stayinguppod]

this is the goal

[@nikehermann8517]

PK of two here (we're evangelical so my mum is a pastor too). My parents are the most idgaf abt your sexuality type of people. They literally married a wlw couple back in the day when it actually wasn't allowed in church yet but they thought that's stupid and did it anyways. They would also here and there say (I think I started this but they adapted it), whenever we would talk abt relationships when me and my sis were younger, how when we'll marry a guy, and then go, or a woman... Or my mum once ironically said good that you don't have a bf or gf! rn (mind you I'm not 'out' or anything). I grew up believing in a god that wants us to be happy and I've never understood where the sin in being queer is supposed to be... So that's my experience from a religious and very accepting household.

[@Anouddw]

I just love everything you put out.

[@stayinguppod]

and we just love you!

[@isabellwilliamson5058]

thank you both for putting this one back up. this is the podcast episode that got me into staying up. i had a similar experience to this, coming to christianity on my own & then coming out in the church. i can’t tell you how validating it is to hear taryn’s story & everything you both have to say. much love to you both

[@stayinguppod]

big thanks for listening - this is awesome to hear

[@madalenatorrinha5738]

No one can prepare you for the time when you'll feel the need to say something so personal and truthful about yourself only to deal with the heartbreak of knowing the person who might be sitting in front of you - who you've dedicated love and respect to - won't even simply understand a part of you that you'll never be able to turn your back on. Although these moments are never easy to heal from, I've come to realize that just like these people may never be able to look at you with the same eyes, neither will you at them. There's something quite liberating about it - the slow realization that there's no need to maintain a relationship simply because it made sense with an older version of yourself. Thank you so much for the epi

[@stayinguppod]

literally, PREACH.

[@mariayoungen2024]

Thank you for this. I totally get this all. I am a pastor's kid and I have had so much information and stuff shoved down my throat. It's so interesting that despite my constant contact with God and religion that I still am gay. It's hard to have a middle ground on a lot of this, but I think you nailed it. love y'all

[@stayinguppod]

we got a PK in the house!

[@kalebmcdaniel9147]

Its more concerning than interesting

[@mariayoungen2024]

@@kalebmcdaniel9147 what do you mean?

[@kalebmcdaniel9147]

that you have constant contact with god but you are still gay because if you had true contact you would realize your sin and the fact that you still embrace it is concerning @@mariayoungen2024

[@Carriehammer718]

I understand the being sad about gaining weight. I'm here for you ♥

[@kimberlydidia39]

Really interesting pod. Thank you both for sharing your vulnerability and stories.

[@GaryDPod]

By their standards, the God I believe in and have committed my life to is either evil, wrong, or does not exist because He does not align with your sexual urges. That is unfair to Christians. You cannot as a human being dictate the very fabric of reality based on sexual preferences and desires. That means sex is god.

[@GaryDPod]

Sexual preference cannot be the standard of what is good, right, and true in the world. It's one thing to be gay, it's another thing to speak on matters of morality based on gayness. Now we all need to question reality because you like girls...

[@Carriehammer718]

​@@GaryDPodit's not a preference 😂

[@GaryDPod]

Genuine question...what is it then?@@Carriehammer718

[@stayinguppod]

gary girl, idk what you're up to but i'm very happy you said "now we all need to question reality because you like girls..." lol - that will stick with me forever

[@myaccidentalmelody]

Have you ever been a part of or considered affirming denominations? Ex. Episcopalian, United Methodist , etc.?

[@stayinguppod]

t here. not really. it's hard for me to see past the general hypocrisy in the church, and the basic belief it takes to be a christian (jesus died for me)

[@emrose3391]

Best way to end my day🥹🥰

[@stayinguppod]

a little religious trauma for your evening?! -t

[@emrose3391]

@@stayinguppod of course! Haha kidding, meant having another epi to watch and listen to!

[@Kristian179]

the answer is no & or why?

[@stayinguppod]

okie

[@Quint-ib4nf]

Yes you can.

[@beatrizfabiano4165]

I wanna be friends with you guys 😮‍💨😍

[@cai7707]

He’s worth it ✝️🤍

[@stayinguppod]

i'm happy you feel that for you :) -t

[@nkb420]

Taryn - maybe your mom was so close minded about Christianity because traditionally it's been used to persecute Jewish people. Not saying it's *all* but it would be a little scary since it seems like the type of Christianity you started following was very fundamentalist/evangelical.

[@stayinguppod]

interesting take - thanks for sharing. i'll honestly ask her about it! -t

[@KonanLord]

Wonderful content girls love the legs ❤❤

[@Carriehammer718]

No. You can't support people that are against you. I can't stand religion.

[@stayinguppod]

okie carrie :)