Ep 7 - Just a Late Bloomer with Semler

Pastor's Kid

In this episode, Piper is joined by Semler (aka Grace Baldridge, all pronouns). They discuss growing up abroad, the performative nature of communal worship, expanding our understanding of gender and God, and connecting with others through shared experiences and music.

Semler is an LA-based musician and content creator who made history with their EP Preacher's Kid as the first openly queer artist to hit Number 1 on the iTunes Christian music charts. The project was recorded on a USB-mic in her room and explored Semler's experience growing up as a queer person of faith. Following the success of Preacher's Kid Semler released another chart topping EP called Late Bloomer, toured with Relient K, and has amassed over 220k followers on tiktok. Semler has been featured on NPR, The Washington Post and Apple Radio. They are currently hibernating after two headline tours but look forward to releasing new music in the Spring of 2023.

Follow Semler on Instagram and Twitter at @gracebaldridge, TikTok at @semlerrrr, and as Semler anywhere you listen to music.

Pastor's Kid is a place for religious deconstruction, for spiritual exploration, and for anyone to talk about growing up in the midst of contemporary religious traditions and navigating life, faith, and relationships on their own terms.

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