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Interview with Jess Cook: The Intersection of Sexuality, Christianity, and Mental Health
Manage episode 356732310 series 2859785
How can sexuality, spirituality, and mental health intersect and develop together? In this episode, we interview the first openly trans and nonbinary pastor of the Presbyterian Church, Jess Cook. We discuss gender, including how Jess came to identify as nonbinary, early signs that they were genderqueer, and how friends and family can help their loved ones struggling with gender dysphoria— and how they can manage their own complex feelings. We also discuss how Christianity came to exclude queer people and why this exclusion is anathema to Christian principles. Jess tells us about their own inclusive church and their experience helping queer youth feel welcome and safe within Christianity.
Check out Jess Cook's Every Table, a new inclusive worshipping community
Check out genderspectrum.org for more resources
- If you have a loved one with mental illness and need support, Dr. Kibby McMahon can help. Fill out this interest form or email her at kibby@kulamind.com to learn more.
- For more info about this podcast, check out: www.alittlehelpforourfriends.com
- Follow us on Instagram: @ALittleHelpForOurFriends
115 episodes
Manage episode 356732310 series 2859785
How can sexuality, spirituality, and mental health intersect and develop together? In this episode, we interview the first openly trans and nonbinary pastor of the Presbyterian Church, Jess Cook. We discuss gender, including how Jess came to identify as nonbinary, early signs that they were genderqueer, and how friends and family can help their loved ones struggling with gender dysphoria— and how they can manage their own complex feelings. We also discuss how Christianity came to exclude queer people and why this exclusion is anathema to Christian principles. Jess tells us about their own inclusive church and their experience helping queer youth feel welcome and safe within Christianity.
Check out Jess Cook's Every Table, a new inclusive worshipping community
Check out genderspectrum.org for more resources
- If you have a loved one with mental illness and need support, Dr. Kibby McMahon can help. Fill out this interest form or email her at kibby@kulamind.com to learn more.
- For more info about this podcast, check out: www.alittlehelpforourfriends.com
- Follow us on Instagram: @ALittleHelpForOurFriends
115 episodes
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