Found Family with MaryB. Safrit
Welcome to Found Family. Every Tuesday, I have honest conversations celebrating the creative ways our guests make community in their actual lives and providing tips about how you can do the same.
Episodes
159 episodes since 2022
A Defense of Queer Affirming Theology–and What It Cost (feat. Thomas Jay Oord)
Today, you'll hear the story of a theologian who was put on trial for herasy by his denomination for promoting queer affirming theology. Thomas Jay Oord, PhD, is a theologian, philosopher, and scholar of multidisciplinary studies. H...
September 17, 2024
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45:47
Why Won't My Friends Initiate Plans? (feat. Nina Badzin)
Nina Badzin and I are answering one of the most pressing questions she gets about friendship... plus how to make friends outside your church community, why communication matters so freaking much, and more! Nina Badzin (she/her) is t...
September 10, 2024
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56:24
Can Our Clothes Help Us Find Our People? (feat. Lindsey Myers)
Today's episode is a practical, delightful discussion of identity, exploration, confidence, and clothing with a color expert who wants to help you love yourself as you are, no matter who you are. Lindsey Myers (she/her) founded Crea...
September 03, 2024
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58:29
Why Found Family Matters (especially in unprecedented times)
This episode is about why found family matters when the world is on fire. If you're feeling fatigued and prone to isolation when the ish hits the fan, this episode is for you! If you like this episode, you should
July 17, 2024
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5 Free or Low-Cost Places to Look for Found Family
Today, we're getting super practical for folks who are looking for new pals who might become found family but aren't part of a church community and don't have a million dollars. If you like this episode, you should
July 09, 2024
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9:16
I left my church and went to Pride
We're taking a break from interviews for the month of July. But don't worry, we have some solo episodes lined up for you! The first is the story of the Sunday I left my former church for the last time and attended Pride for the first time. ...
July 02, 2024
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10:54
For Queer Folks Thinking of Leaving a Non-Affirming Church (feat. Moriah Conant)
Today's episode is the complex and very personal story of navigating and leaving non-affirming spaces after coming out. Moriah Conant (they/she) is a psychologist-in-training who specializes in working with LGBTQIA+ individuals, you...
June 25, 2024
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53:29
A Recipe for Abundance and Radical Hospitality in Your Actual Life (feat. Sara Elise)
Today's episode is the story of an autistic Black and Indigenous femme creative powerhouse who wants to help us center rest, pleasure, and abundance in our actual lives. Sara Elise (she/her) is a multidisciplinary creative, splittin...
June 18, 2024
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From Ethnic Loneliness to Belonging (feat. Prasanta Verma)
Today's episode is the story of a woman who moved beyond ethnic loneliness by embracing her ethnic identity and finding belonging. Prasanta Verma (MBA, MPH) (she/her) was born under an Asian sun, raised in the Appalachian foothills ...
June 12, 2024
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46:15
How to Make Virtual Relationships and Community Count (feat. Jenna DeWitt)
Today's episode is the story of how to find your people and create safety when building community online. Jenna DeWitt (she/her) is a sapphic aromantic asexual writer, editor, and resource curator. She is also an advocate, community...
May 29, 2024
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1:00:41
What if Christianity Is a Little Bit Anarchist? (feat. Terry Stokes)
This episode is the story of everything we've misunderstood about anarchy (and how it gels with Christianity) from the most delightful anarchist theologian. Terry J. Stokes (he/they) is a director of a youth development nonprofit or...
May 28, 2024
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56:04
Surviving White Spaces as a BIPOC (feat. Latasha Morrison)
Today's episode is the story of an author and advocate working to uproot systemic racism so we can create commmunities that are better for everyone. Latasha Morrison (she/her) is a distinguished author and nonprofit founder widely k...
May 21, 2024
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51:25
How Guncles Help Us Embrace Our Differences (feat. Jonathan Merritt)
Today's episode is the story of a guncle finding family and finding himself through the imagination-expanding power of relationships. Jonathan Merritt (he/him) is an award-winning columnist and commentator on politics, spirituality,...
May 14, 2024
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49:20
How To Write Your Story and Create Connection (feat. Ally Fallon)
Today's episode is the story of an expert in all things story who is obsessed with helping you unearth your inner wisdom and connect with your people by teaching you to write your story. Allison Fallon (she/her) is an author, speake...
May 07, 2024
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58:09
Anger, Agency, and Other Tools for Disrupting Patriarchy (feat. Cait West)
Today's episode is the story of a woman who survived and escaped the Christian Patriarchy movement and created a new life of agency, advocacy, and unconditional love. Cait West is a writer and editor based in Grand Rapids, Michigan....
April 30, 2024
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56:41
How Do Celibate LGBTQ+ Christians Find Family? (feat. Art Pereira)
Today's episode is the story of a celibate gay man who finds family through committed friendship and embracing clarity and different convictions in the LGBTQ+ Christian community. Art Pereira (he/him) was born in Minas Gerais, Brazi...
April 23, 2024
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56:12
Building a Flexible Community that Lasts (feat. Lin Melone)
Today's episode is the story of a 40-year-old intentional community in San Francisco, as told by a self-professed granny queer who's seen the LGBTQ Christian scene evolve since she came out in her thirties. Lin Melone (she/her) is a...
April 16, 2024
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Queer Family 101: How to Embrace It & Why It's Good For Everyone (feat. Nia and Katie Chiaramonte)
Welcome to our very first episode as Found Family! I can't think of a better conversation to kick things off. Today, I'm talking to Nia and Katie Chiaramonte.Nia Chiaramonte holds a BA in psychology from the University of Northern...
April 09, 2024
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58:42
Found Family Trailer
Many of us have been sold the idea that family is a matter of blood and legally binding agreements. But something in you knows that can't be all there is. But what is the alternative to the model we've been given? Welcome to Found F...
April 02, 2024
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A Love Letter to Unsuitable Listeners (aka Single Folks)
After 11 seasons, 127 episodes, and 99 interviews with single Christians, Unsuitable is evolving. I use the word "evolve" very intentionally here. While we will be operating under a new name and fresh branding, our beating heart will remain the...
March 05, 2024
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[EXTENDED CUT] Becoming an Ally to the LGBTQ+ Community (feat. Meg Baatz)
Meg Baatz is the co-founder of Kaleidoscope, a New York–based organization helping provide LGBTQ+ people with tangible expressions of Jesus. Meg is a bridge-builder and ministry educator whose desire is to see people grow personally and engage ...
February 27, 2024
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[EXTENDED CUT] Calling Your Church to Do Better for Singles (feat. Henry Abuto)
Originally from Kenya and currently based in Fort Worth, Texas, Henry is a Christian man who writes on Faith, Friendships, Sexuality, Race, Jesus and a host of other topics. He loves hosting dinner parties, running, live music, deep frien...
February 20, 2024
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[EXTENDED CUT] Finding Family and Commitment in Platonic Relationships (feat. Bridget Eileen Rivera)
Bridget Eileen Rivera provides support to churches and ministries seeking to improve their relationship with the LGBTQ community. A leading voice on gay celibacy in the church, Bridget helps Christians better grapple with gender and sexuality i...
February 13, 2024
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46:00
[EXTENDED CUT] Why the Church Needs Singles (feat. David Bennett)
Dr. David Bennett is from Sydney, Australia. He recently completed his doctorate (DPhil) in theology at Oxford University where he now works as a
February 06, 2024
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1:22:46
[EXTENDED CUT] Why We Need Non-Sexual Touch and What to Do About It (feat. Anna Primrose, guest host: Matt Linden)
TW: sexual assault and abuseOK you know I love all my podcast guests and conversations equally, but this one was a particularly special one. Back in Season 8, our pal Matt Linden acted as guest host and had a fantastic conversation with...
January 30, 2024
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