The Power of Music in Queer Spirituality and Empowerment Music has always held a transformative power, especially within the queer community, where it has been an avenue for empowerment, self-actualization, self-expression, and spiritual growth. As Shakespeare famously wrote, “If music
Category: Healing from Religious Trauma
Expressions of Divine Love: Gender Diversity & Spirituality In recent years, the conversation around gender identity has moved beyond simple binaries to embrace a spectrum that more accurately reflects the diverse experiences of humanity. This shift is not only cultural
Understanding Religious Trauma “It is a lie – any talk of God that does not comfort you.” – Meister Eckhart This profound statement by Meister Eckhart is one of my favorite quotes and starkly contrasts with the conceptions of God
Introduction: Rev. Paul Smith Rev. Paul Smith, was a revered mystic, teacher, author, and minister, that spent 49 years at the helm of Broadway Church in Kansas City, Missouri. His tenure at a church that transitioned from conservative Southern Baptist
“Unconditional love is a state of perpetual forgiveness. Forgive upfront before things happen. Like love or gratitude Forgiveness is a state of consciousness.” ~ Rev. D Spotlighting Rev. Deborah L. Johnson (Rev. D) Luminary of Forgiveness,
Searching for a Path My spiritual journey began at a young age in a landscape of rules, dogmas, and doctrines. As a sacred rebel, I struggled with my religious upbringing, and frequently challenged its mandates. I can hear the teenage
Understanding Spiritual Direction with Joni Lorraine Hello Dear Folx with Faith! I’m Joni Lorraine, the Program Coordinator for Unity’s Spiritual Direction Certificate Program. I am honored to share a little bit about myself and spiritual direction. Early Spiritual Influences I
Stories of Healing from Religion In reading the lived experiences of people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and queer or questioning, we often hear the question “Am I worthy?” Here we share with you honest, powerful, and
How I Left “ExGay” Behind & Found a Spiritual Calling When I first heard about Folx with Faith, it took me back to a time when I was exiting Bible School. I had invested five years into ministry. I was
