News and commentary for Christians who happen to be gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender. A production of the Gay Christian Network. http://www.gaychristian.net/gcnradio/ en-us Copyright 2008 The Gay Christian Network Sun, 29 Jun 2008 15:44:00 EDT Sun, 29 Jun 2008 15:44:00 EDT webmaster@gaychristian.net GayChristian.Net no webmaster@gaychristian.net Gay Christian Radio News and commentary for Christians who happen to be gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender. A production of the Gay Christian Network. gay, lesbian, bi, trans, Christian, queer, sexuality http://www.gaychristian.net/gcnradio/gcn062708.mp3 http://www.gaychristian.net/gcnradio/gcn062708.mp3 Justin announces a summer break for GCN Radio as Season 5 comes to an end. Podcasts Sun, 29 Jun 2008 15:44:00 EDT GayChristian.Net 27:30 no gay, lesbian, Christian Topic: Season 5 Finale. Guest Host: Nate K. Justin announces a summer break for GCN Radio as Season 5 comes to an end. http://www.gaychristian.net/gcnradio/gcn061308.mp3 http://www.gaychristian.net/gcnradio/gcn061308.mp3 Justin introduces GCN's newest board member, Tana Kjos, and talks with her about the Word of God and what it means in our lives. Podcasts Fri, 13 Jun 2008 21:40:00 EDT GayChristian.Net 32:09 no gay, lesbian, Christian, Bible, Jesus, Word of God Topic: Word of God. Guest: Tana Kjos. Justin introduces GCN's newest board member, Tana Kjos, and talks with her about the Word of God and what it means in our lives. http://www.gaychristian.net/gcnradio/gcn053008.mp3 http://www.gaychristian.net/gcnradio/gcn053008.mp3 In a follow-up to last month's "Breaking the Silence" episode, GCN Radio listeners speak their hearts and minds to finally break the silences in their own lives and the lives of their LGBT Christian brothers and sisters. Podcasts Fri, 30 May 2008 23:00:00 EDT GayChristian.Net 21:29 no gay, lesbian, Christian, day of silence Topic: Listeners Speak Out. In a follow-up to last month's "Breaking the Silence" episode, GCN Radio listeners speak their hearts and minds to finally break the silences in their own lives and the lives of their LGBT Christian brothers and sisters. http://www.gaychristian.net/gcnradio/gcn052308.mp3 http://www.gaychristian.net/gcnradio/gcn052308.mp3 It's GCN Radio's one hundredth episode! Justin, Brian, Nate T, and Nate K are all on hand to celebrate, discuss what's going on in their lives, and talk about other GCN-related issues. Podcasts Fri, 23 May 2008 21:20:00 MST GayChristian.Net 38:33 no gay, lesbian, Christian Topic: 100th Episode. It's GCN Radio's one hundredth episode! Justin, Brian, Nate T, and Nate K are all on hand to celebrate, discuss what's going on in their lives, and talk about other GCN-related issues. http://www.gaychristian.net/gcnradio/gcn050908.mp3 http://www.gaychristian.net/gcnradio/gcn050908.mp3 Ann Phillips was a leader in the ex-gay movement, heading up the women's ministry at one of the most prominent ex-gay Christian ministries in the world. Her story of "becoming straight" has been used by many to "prove" that ex-gay therapy works, yet now she's out of the movement and admits that she's still gay (and Christian!) after all. Podcasts Fri, 09 May 2008 23:50:00 EDT GayChristian.Net 30:58 no gay, lesbian, Christian, ex-gay, Exodus, ex-ex-gay Topic: Formerly Ex-Gay. Guest: Ann Phillips. Ann Phillips was a leader in the ex-gay movement, heading up the women's ministry at one of the most prominent ex-gay Christian ministries in the world. Her story of "becoming straight" has been used by many to "prove" that ex-gay therapy works, yet now she's out of the movement and admits that she's still gay (and Christian!) after all. http://www.gaychristian.net/gcnradio/gcn042508.mp3 http://www.gaychristian.net/gcnradio/gcn042508.mp3 Justin takes a break from the regular show to talk about the Day of Silence and offer GCN Radio listeners an opportunity to break the silence through the show. Podcasts Fri, 25 Apr 2008 17:50:00 EDT GayChristian.Net 26:44 no gay, lesbian, Christian, youth, Day of Silence Day of Silence Special. Justin takes a break from the regular show to talk about the Day of Silence and offer GCN Radio listeners an opportunity to break the silence through the show. http://www.gaychristian.net/gcnradio/gcn041808.mp3 http://www.gaychristian.net/gcnradio/gcn041808.mp3 Special guest Steve discusses his experiences as a gay student at a conservative Christian college in the South. Podcasts Fri, 18 Apr 2008 23:30:00 EDT GayChristian.Net 36:48 no gay, lesbian, Christian, college, university Topic: Christian college. Guest: Steve. Special guest Steve discusses his experiences as a gay student at a conservative Christian college in the South. http://www.gaychristian.net/gcnradio/gcn041208.mp3 http://www.gaychristian.net/gcnradio/gcn041208.mp3 Justin is joined by Cliff Cortland and John Steffens, two members of GCN's Board of Directors, to discuss a new vision for GCN and why it's so important to them. Podcasts Sat, 12 Apr 2008 23:15:00 EDT GayChristian.Net 43:27 no gay, lesbian, Christian, GCN, Gay Christian Network Topic: New Vision. Guests: GCN Directors Cliff and John. Justin is joined by Cliff Cortland and John Steffens, two members of GCN's Board of Directors, to discuss a new vision for GCN and why it's so important to them. http://www.gaychristian.net/gcnradio/gcn040408.mp3 http://www.gaychristian.net/gcnradio/gcn040408.mp3 Special guest host Nikki joins Justin to discuss relationships and soulmates - does God have the perfect person for you? Podcasts Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:30:00 EDT GayChristian.Net 32:47 no gay, lesbian, Christian Topic: Soulmates. Guest: Nikki. Special guest host Nikki joins Justin to discuss relationships and soulmates - does God have the perfect person for you? http://www.gaychristian.net/gcnradio/gcn032808.mp3 http://www.gaychristian.net/gcnradio/gcn032808.mp3 Kim Pearson and her 16-year-old transgender son Shawn started Trans Youth Family Allies, an organization providing support to families with transgender kids. This week, Justin asks them some of our listeners' questions about trans issues, while Nate... wait? Where's Nate? Podcasts Fri, 28 Mar 2008 23:30:00 EDT GayChristian.Net 46:34 no gay, lesbian, Christian, trans, transgender, youth Topic: Trans Youth. Guests: Kim and Shawn Pearson. Kim Pearson and her 16-year-old transgender son Shawn started Trans Youth Family Allies, an organization providing support to families with transgender kids. This week, Justin asks them some of our listeners' questions about trans issues, while Nate... wait? Where's Nate? http://www.gaychristian.net/gcnradio/gcn032108.mp3 http://www.gaychristian.net/gcnradio/gcn032108.mp3 Pastor Tony of Grace Fellowship in Christ Jesus, an LGBT-affirming church in Dallas, TX, joins Justin and Nate to catch up for the first time since GCN's 2005 Dallas conference. The guys discuss spreading the Good News, working with non-affirming churches, and the threat of violence against LGBT people. Podcasts Fri, 21 Mar 2008 23:20:00 EDT GayChristian.Net 30:49 no gay, lesbian, Christian, church Topic: Affirming Church. Guest: Pastor Tony. Pastor Tony of Grace Fellowship in Christ Jesus, an LGBT-affirming church in Dallas, TX, joins Justin and Nate to catch up for the first time since GCN's 2005 Dallas conference. The guys discuss spreading the Good News, working with non-affirming churches, and the threat of violence against LGBT people. http://www.gaychristian.net/gcnradio/gcn031408.mp3 http://www.gaychristian.net/gcnradio/gcn031408.mp3 Listeners offer their thoughts on the Bible, and one listener shares a feat that has Nate questioning his sanity! Also, can gay people have positive same-sex friendships? Podcasts Fri, 14 Mar 2008 10:40:00 EDT GayChristian.Net 31:11 no gay, lesbian, Christian, Bible Topic: Listener Mailbag. Listeners offer their thoughts on the Bible, and one listener shares a feat that has Nate questioning his sanity! Also, can gay people have positive same-sex friendships? http://www.gaychristian.net/gcnradio/gcn030708.mp3 http://www.gaychristian.net/gcnradio/gcn030708.mp3 "Is being gay keeping me from God?" "Why do Christians hide in a 'safe zone'?" "What if I'm not a virgin anymore?" "Why can't I seem to pray?" Special guest Nate K joins the guys to help answer some of the listeners' most important questions. Podcasts Fri, 07 Mar 2008 14:50:00 EST GayChristian.Net 37:11 no gay, lesbian, Christian, homosexuality, God, prayer Topic: More Big Questions. Guest: Nate K. "Is being gay keeping me from God?" "Why do Christians hide in a 'safe zone'?" "What if I'm not a virgin anymore?" "Why can't I seem to pray?" Special guest Nate K joins the guys to help answer some of the listeners' most important questions. http://www.gaychristian.net/gcnradio/gcn022908.mp3 http://www.gaychristian.net/gcnradio/gcn022908.mp3 Former GCN Radio co-host Brian returns to discuss how God has brought him through difficult times, including his recent chemotherapy treatments. Podcasts Fri, 29 Feb 2008 18:30:00 EST GayChristian.Net 34:26 no gay, Christian, cancer, chemotherapy, God Topic: God in Chemo. Guest: GCN Radio Brian. Former GCN Radio co-host Brian returns to discuss how God has brought him through difficult times, including his recent chemotherapy treatments. http://www.gaychristian.net/gcnradio/gcn022408.mp3 http://www.gaychristian.net/gcnradio/gcn022408.mp3 Nate's best (straight) friend Jesse gives advice on coming out to straight friends; listeners share their thoughts on friendship. Podcasts Sun, 24 Feb 2008 01:48:00 EST GayChristian.Net 45:36 no gay, Christian, homosexuality, straight, friends Topic: Friends. Nate's best (straight) friend Jesse gives advice on coming out to straight friends; listeners share their thoughts on friendship. http://www.gaychristian.net/gcnradio/gcn121207.mp3 http://www.gaychristian.net/gcnradio/gcn121207.mp3 Listeners share more of their deepest, darkest secrets; Justin and Nate respond. Part 2 of 2. Podcasts Wed, 12 Dec 2007 12:30:00 EST GayChristian.Net 1:12:30 no gay, Christian, homosexuality Topic: Secrets, Part 2. Listeners share more of their deepest, darkest secrets; Justin and Nate respond. Part 2 of 2. http://www.gaychristian.net/gcnradio/gcn112307.mp3 http://www.gaychristian.net/gcnradio/gcn112307.mp3 Listeners share their deepest, darkest secrets; Justin and Nate respond. Part 1 of 2. Podcasts Fri, 23 Nov 2007 17:30:00 EST GayChristian.Net 1:01:38 no gay, Christian, homosexuality, salvation Topic: Secrets, Part 1. Listeners share their deepest, darkest secrets; Justin and Nate respond. Part 1 of 2. http://www.gaychristian.net/gcnradio/gcn110207.mp3 http://www.gaychristian.net/gcnradio/gcn110207.mp3 Justin and Nate talk about what it means to have a practical, genuine Christian walk, including discussions of Bible study, prayer, and the pressure to have it all together. Podcasts Fri, 02 Nov 2007 23:30:00 EDT GayChristian.Net 41:26 no gay, Christian, homosexuality, Bible Topic: Christian Walk. Justin and Nate talk about what it means to have a practical, genuine Christian walk, including discussions of Bible study, prayer, and the pressure to have it all together. http://www.gaychristian.net/gcnradio/gcn102607.mp3 http://www.gaychristian.net/gcnradio/gcn102607.mp3 Nate returns for a second show! This week, the guys answer listener questions about relationships, the evidence of the Holy Spirit's work, and more. Podcasts Fri, 26 Oct 2007 23:45:00 EDT GayChristian.Net 52:25 no gay, Christian, homosexuality Topic: Advice. Nate returns for a second show! This week, the guys answer listener questions about relationships, the evidence of the Holy Spirit's work, and more. http://www.gaychristian.net/gcnradio/gcn101907.mp3 http://www.gaychristian.net/gcnradio/gcn101907.mp3 GCN Radio newcomer Nate shares his story; the guys talk about topics both silly and serious. Podcasts Fri, 19 Oct 2007 16:45:00 EDT GayChristian.Net 30:23 no gay, Christian, homosexuality Topic: Meet Nate. GCN Radio newcomer Nate shares his story; the guys talk about topics both silly and serious. http://www.gaychristian.net/gcnradio/gcn100507.mp3 http://www.gaychristian.net/gcnradio/gcn100507.mp3 Gay Christian singer/songwriter Phil Putnam talks about his musical career and new album "Best of Intentions." Podcasts Sun, 07 Oct 2007 16:30:00 EDT GayChristian.Net 43:25 no gay, Christian, homosexuality, music, ccm Guest: Phil Putnam. Gay Christian singer/songwriter Phil Putnam talks about his musical career and new album "Best of Intentions." http://www.gaychristian.net/gcnradio/gcn090707.mp3 http://www.gaychristian.net/gcnradio/gcn090707.mp3 Justin interviews members of the cast and crew of a new production of Bare, a musical about a Catholic high school. Podcasts Mon, 10 Sep 2007 17:30:00 EDT GayChristian.Net 46:30 no gay, lesbian, Christian, homosexuality, theater, theatre, musical Topic: Bare. Justin interviews members of the cast and crew of a new production of Bare, a musical about a Catholic high school. http://www.gaychristian.net/gcnradio/gcn081007.mp3 http://www.gaychristian.net/gcnradio/gcn081007.mp3 Jacob, a 15-year-old gay Christian, tells Justin about his experience at the summer camp we discussed last week; plus, meet his mom and hear what listeners have been saying about our recent hiatus. Podcasts Sun, 12 Aug 2007 23:45:00 EDT GayChristian.Net 46:19 no gay, lesbian, Christian, homosexuality, youth, camp Topic: Camp Experience. Jacob, a 15-year-old gay Christian, tells Justin about his experience at the summer camp we discussed last week; plus, meet his mom and hear what listeners have been saying about our recent hiatus. http://www.gaychristian.net/gcnradio/gcn072707.mp3 http://www.gaychristian.net/gcnradio/gcn072707.mp3 The first show of our new season! Justin interviews Larry Grimaldi, director of "Camp Out," a documentary about the world's first gay Christian Bible camp. Podcasts Fri, 27 Jul 2007 19:00:00 EDT GayChristian.Net 36:03 no gay, lesbian, Christian, homosexuality Topic: Camp Out. The first show of our new season! Justin interviews Larry Grimaldi, director of "Camp Out," a documentary about the world's first gay Christian Bible camp. http://www.gaychristian.net/gcnradio/gcn031607.mp3 http://www.gaychristian.net/gcnradio/gcn031607.mp3 This special retrospective episode features memories, listener comments, and lots of clips from old shows as we say farewell to Brian, GCN Radio's first producer and co-host. Podcasts Fri, 16 Mar 2007 15:30:00 EDT GayChristian.Net 58:49 no gay, lesbian, Christian, homosexuality, music A GCN Radio Retrospective. This special retrospective episode features memories, listener comments, and lots of clips from old shows as we say farewell to Brian, GCN Radio's first producer and co-host.