Social psychologist Dr. Cameron Brick shares what he’s learned about our us-vs.-them culture from living in three different countries. In a world this divided, how do we tackle the shared problems of humanity? For more: http://geekyjustin.com Support this podcast: http://patreon.com/geekyjustin

Dr. Lee Drutman, author of “Breaking the Two-Party Doom Loop,” thinks he knows why Americans are so politically polarized—and he has a solution that might fix the whole problem. But will Americans go for it? Video of this episode: https://youtu.be/HHYKSF5GVA4 CGPGrey video series mentioned in this episode: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbidsuZsGmyh-XwOKrT0SIAtqIuSO7YzF

The Farlows are co-founders of Sanctuary, an organization helping churches welcome LGBTQ people. In this week’s wide-ranging conversation, we talk about how and why they do this work as straight people, the significance of diversity in worship, what science fiction has in common with prophecy, and how the Southern Baptist church where James and I grew up together has affected our understanding of the world today. For more: http://geekyjustin.com Support this podcast: http://patreon.com/geekyjustin

In her new book Scripture, Ethics, and the Possibility of Same-Sex Relationships, author Karen Keen takes a scholarly look at how church history, theology, and Bible interpretation impact people’s views on same-sex marriage and relationships. This week, she joins me on the show to talk about her findings and discuss her thoughts on a previous show I recorded with Alan Chambers. For more: http://geekyjustin.com Support this podcast: http://patreon.com/geekyjustin

Ron Belgau and I are both gay Christians who disagree with each other about marriage and same-sex relationships. I'm "Side A" (fully affirming of gay couples) and he's "Side B" (supporting celibacy for gay Christians). We have been friends for 20 years, and in that time, we've learned how to stay friends despite major disagreements on important issues. In this week's GeekyJustin Live, we talk about how we've made that work and why. For more: http://geekyjustin.com Support this podcast: http://patreon.com/geekyjustin

Pastor Candace E. Hardnett of Agape Empowerment Ministries is used to hearing people talk about the Bible as bad news for certain groups of people. But she believes the Bible is good news for everyone, especially those who are oppressed, and in this episode, she explains why. For more: http://geekyjustin.com Support this podcast: http://patreon.com/geekyjustin

For decades, Exodus International claimed "change is possible," leading many to believe that gay people could become straight. But in this interview, former Exodus president Alan Chambers admits that attempts to "pray away the gay" never worked, and explains why he now opposes conversion therapy. For more: http://geekyjustin.com Support this podcast: http://patreon.com/geekyjustin

After Tyler Clementi's suicide in 2010, his mother was devastated—and sunk into depression herself. In this week's interview, Jane Clementi discusses how she's coped with tragedy and what she's doing to motivate people across the country to stand up against bullying and prevent anyone else from having to experience what her son went through. (Note: If you or someone you know may be struggling with suicidal thoughts, you can call the U.S. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255) any time of day or night or chat online at suicidepreventionlifeline.org.) For more: http://geekyjustin.com Support this podcast: http://patreon.com/geekyjustin

Author of "Homosexuality and the Death of the Church," Pastor Romell Parks-Weekly isn't some raging homophobe, as his title might suggest. He's gay himself, and he's got an interesting theory about the coming "death," as he puts it, of the modern church. In this week's GeekyJustin Live, he explains his view in a lively conversation ranging from homophobia and the Black church to the Golden Girls. For more: http://geekyjustin.com Support this podcast: http://patreon.com/geekyjustin

Carmarion D. Anderson, founder of Black Transwomen, Inc., is also a minister from a Pentecostal Holiness background! In this interview, she gets to "preach" as she shares her thoughts on faith, race, and gender identity—and offers tips for how others can be better allies in a world where black trans women are disproportionately likely to be victims of violence. For more: http://geekyjustin.com Support this podcast: http://patreon.com/geekyjustin