The Intersection ONA Podcast

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A semiweekly podcast from the Open and Affirming Coalition highlighting inspiring stories and information concerning the LGBTQIA+SGL community.

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Episodes

The Intersection ONA Episode 10: A Conversation with Marge Erin Johnson

Welcome to The Intersection ONA Podcast Episode 9. This is our first ever interview with someone in drag! Join our Director of Programing @RevDerekTerry as he chats with Marge Erin John (Rev. James of Millis UCC- Millis, MA) who is a pastor, theologian, and leader in the drag church movement. They discus a variety of topics from their personal ministry journeys, church revitalization/revival, drag church and more! For more information on Marge Erin Johnson/Pastor James visit Theologyqueen.com. P...

Jun 26, 2024•1 hr 2 min

The Intersection ONA Episode 9: A Conversation with Rev. Dr. Rebecca Voelkel

Welcome to The Intersection ONA Podcast Episode 9. Join our Director of Programing @RevDerekTerry as he chats with Rev. Dr. Rebecca Voelkel (She/her)- Activist, Pastor, Theologian, Professor, Author, trainer, movement builder, Partner, Mother, and Friend. They discus a variety of topics from her upbringing and ministry, to her reparations work "Sacred Reckonings." Please like, share, and tell your friends! You don't want to miss this powerful conversation! Email Rev. Derek at ONA@openandaffirmin...

May 08, 2024•1 hr 10 min

The Intersection ONA Episode 8: A Conversation with Trans Rights Activist Dahron Johnson

Welcome to The Intersection ONA Podcast Episode 8. Join our Director of Programing @RevDerekTerry as he chats with Dahron Johnson (She/her), UCC minister, chaplain, and Trans Rights activist. They discus Dahron’s faith journey and her concerns with the current wave of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation across the country AND how the ONA community can resist the hate.

Feb 21, 2024•1 hr 11 min

The Intersection ONA Episode 7: A Conversation with Becky Menendez

Welcome to The Intersection ONA Podcast Episode 7. Join our Director of Programing @RevDerekTerry as he chats with Becky Menendez (She/They), the owner of BXMore Digital. They discus Becky's faith journey that lead her to leave church and organized religion, how she finds/builds community, as well as some pointers on updating your church website. For more information contact Becky at bxmoredigital.com

Jan 16, 2024•50 min

The Intersection ONA Episode 6: A Conversation with Rachael Ward Episode 6

Welcome to The Intersection ONA Podcast Episode 6. Join our Director of Programing @RevDerekTerry as he chats with Rachael Ward, team leader of gender and human sexuality justice and executive director of the HIV and AIDS network of the United Church of Christ. They discus Rachael's faith journey, theology, and ways to remain hopeful in todays tense social and political environment.

Nov 07, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 4

ONA Podcast Episode 5:The Murder of O’Shea Sibley in the Summer of Renaissance: Nekia Zulu & Kanuby

Welcome to the 5th episode of The Intersection ONA Podcast. Join our Director of Programing @RevDerekTerry as he chats with two social media influencers and thought leaders about how the Summer of Renaissance (Beyonce, house music, and ballroom culture) was impacted by the murder of Black Queer Dancer O'Shea Sibley ! Feel free to email your suggestions/questions (that we may answer on the next episode), discussion topic ideas and the like to ONA@openandaffirming.org

Sep 05, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 5

The Intersection ONA Episode 4 A Conversation with Revs Rebecca Voelkel, Ray Jordan & Edwin Pérez Jr

Welcome to The Intersection ONA Podcast Episode 4. Join our Director of Programing @RevDerekTerry as he chats with the Revs.Rebecca Voelkel, Ray Jordan & Edwin Pérez Jr about the unique relationship and experience at the 34th UCC General Synod and The Fellowship of Affirming Ministries Holy Convocation. Learn about the special relationship between the UCC and TFAM and get info on upcoming activities with the coalition! Feel free to email your suggestions/questions (that we may answer on the ...

Aug 01, 2023•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 4

The Intersection ONA Episode 3: A Conversation with Rev. Rhina Ramos

Welcome to The Intersection ONA Podcast Episode 3. Join our Director of Programing @RevDerekTerry as he chats with Rev. Rhina Ramos, the Pastor of Ministerio Latino, the first Spanish speaking Open and Affirming Church. Get to know her and learn about upcoming activities with the coalition! Feel free to email your suggestions/questions (that we may answer on the next episode), discussion topic ideas and the like to ONA@openandaffirming.org

Jul 12, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 3

The Intersection ONA Episode 2: A Conversation with Rev. Darrell Goodwin

Welcome to Episode 2 of The Intersection ONA Podcast. Join our Director of Programing @RevDerekTerry as he chats with our new executive director Dr. Katrina. Get to know her and learn about upcoming activities with the coalition! Feel free to email your suggestions/questions (that we may answer on the next episode), discussion topic ideas and the like to ONA@openandaffirming.org

Jun 20, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 2

The Intersection ONA Episode 1: A Conversation with Dr. Katrina

Welcome to the first episode of The Intersection ONA Podcast. Join our Director of Programing @RevDerekTerry (Facebook/Instagram/Twitter/Youtube/Tiktok) as he chats with our new executive director Dr. Katrina. Get to know her and learn about upcoming activities with the coalition! Feel free to email your suggestions/questions (that we may answer on the next episode), discussion topic ideas and the like to ONA@openandaffirming.org

Jun 06, 2023•49 min

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