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by Kade Rogers & Gregory Neal
Inclusive Faith Podcast is a progressive Christian podcast and a space for honest conversations about faith, identity, healing, and belonging. Hosted by Kade Rogers and Dr. Gregory S. Neal, a United Methodist pastor with more than 30 years of ministry experience, the podcast explores what happens when people stop pretending, start asking better questions, and make room for a faith big enough to hold real life. Together, Kade and Greg talk about LGBTQ+ inclusion, church hurt, scripture, progressive Christianity, spiritual growth, belonging, and the messy, beautiful work of reclaiming faith after harm. Through honest conversation, they explore what it means to follow Jesus in a more loving, inclusive, and affirming way. This podcast is for anyone who has ever felt pushed out, overlooked, or unsure where they fit in the church. Whether you are an LGBTQ+ Christian looking for a faith that affirms you, someone healing from church hurt, a progressive Christian, a pastor or ministry leader, or someone simply wondering if there is a better way to be Christian, you are welcome here. Inclusive Faith is not about having all the answers. It is about making space for the conversation.
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- Yesterday9 min
Faith in 10: Fear Is Not The Gospel
For generations, many Christians have been taught that faith is primarily about avoiding hell: believe the right doctrine, follow the right rules, never question religious authority, and do not step beyond the boundaries someone else has drawn.In this Faith in 10, Dr. Gregory S. Neal examines how fear is used as a tool of religious control and how self-appointed gatekeepers claim the authority to decide who belongs to Christ.But fear, threats, and exclusion are not the fruit of the Spirit.The gospel is not built on terror, shame, or perfect theology. It is built on grace. Jesus repeatedly crossed religious boundaries, welcomed those others excluded, and challenged leaders who burdened people while claiming to control access to God.Your questions do not scare God. Your doubts do not disqualify you. Your identity does not separate you from the love of Christ. The gatekeepers do not have the final word.Jesus does.The Inclusive Faith Podcast is hosted by Kade Rogers and Dr. Gregory S. Neal. Faith in 10 is our bonus series offering brief reflections on faith, Scripture, inclusion, and the church.To find community resources and more visitTheInclusiveFaith.com
- 1 weeks ago20 min
The Rapture: Biblical Truth or Modern Invention?
What if everything you were taught about the rapture came from a much more recent interpretation than you realized?In this episode of The Inclusive Faith, Kade Rogers and Dr. Gregory S. Neal examine the popular belief that Christians will suddenly disappear while everyone else is left behind. They explore where modern rapture theology came from, whether it is actually supported by Scripture, and how fear about the end times has been used to control people, raise money, and determine who is supposedly saved.There is plenty of humor along the way, but beneath it is a serious question: What happens when Christianity becomes centered on fear?Rather than living in anxiety about missing the rapture, Kade and Greg invite us to return to the heart of the gospel: loving God, loving our neighbors, and living faithfully in the world here and now.Is the rapture biblical truth or a modern invention?Let’s talk about it.Connect with us, join our email list, or submit a question for a future episode at: theinclusivefaith.com
- 2 weeks ago7 min
Why Do Some Christians Reduce Queer Love to Sex?
Why do some Christians seem unable to talk about LGBTQ relationships without immediately reducing them to sex?In this Faith in Ten episode, Greg reflects on the way queer love is often stripped of its humanity and reduced to sexual stereotypes. But the biblical story of companionship does not begin with sex. In Genesis 2, God identifies isolation as the first human problem: “It is not good that the human should be alone.”Marriage and committed relationships are about companionship, covenant, faithfulness, sacrifice, joy, grief, family, prayer, and choosing one another again and again. LGBTQ relationships contain that same ordinary and sacred love.Greg challenges Christians to examine whether their reaction to queer relationships truly comes from the Holy Spirit or from fear, inherited prejudice, tradition, and discomfort. Because discomfort is not automatically discernment, and cruelty does not become Christlike simply because it is wrapped in religious language.Faith in Ten is a bonus series from The Inclusive Faith Podcast featuring brief reflections on faith, inclusion, and life.Subscribe and join us as we continue creating space for honest conversations about Christianity, scripture, LGBTQ inclusion, and the love of God.theinclusivefaith.com
- 3 weeks ago34 min
Does the Bible Really Say That?
Does taking the Bible seriously mean taking every passage literally?In this episode of The Inclusive Faith Podcast, Kade and Greg talk about biblical literalism, Bible interpretation, and why faithful reading of Scripture requires context, humility, history, and honesty. They discuss the harm that can come when the Bible is flattened into one rigid way of reading, especially for people who have experienced religious trauma, church hurt, or Christian deconstruction.Kade reflects on being taught stories like Noah’s Ark as literal history and how that created barriers in his faith journey. Greg shares why the Bible has been interpreted in many ways throughout Christian history and why genre, context, symbolism, metaphor, and story all matter. The episode also explores Genesis 1 and 2, the Psalms, the parables of Jesus, science and faith, and what it means for progressive Christians and LGBTQ affirming Christians to take the Bible seriously.For anyone who has ever wondered, “Does the Bible really say that?” or “Can I question the Bible and still be Christian?” this episode is for you.
- 4 weeks ago8 min
Faith in 10: Dear Comment Section…
The comment section can be funny, exhausting, heartbreaking, and revealing.In this Faith in 10 episode from The Inclusive Faith, Kade Rogers talks about the comments we receive online as LGBTQ-affirming Christians. Some are beautiful. Some remind us why this work matters. And some sound a lot less like the love of Jesus and a lot more like judgment with a Bible verse attached.From “I love you, but…” to “show me where Jesus affirmed homosexuality,” this episode uses humor and honesty to name what so many LGBTQ Christians already know: the loudest voices online do not get the final word on your belovedness.For every angry comment, there is usually someone quietly reading who still loves God but is afraid God does not love them back.This episode is for that person.You are not a debate topic.You are not a threat to the gospel.You are beloved by God.Subscribe to The Inclusive Faith for honest conversations about faith, LGBTQ inclusion, church hurt, scripture, grace, and belonging.Let’s talk about it.
- Jun 23, 20261h 3m
Surviving Conversion Therapy: Greg’s Story
In this deeply personal and extended episode, Kade Rogers talks with his husband, Dr. Gregory S. Neal, about Greg’s experience surviving conversion therapy as a teenager.Greg shares the story of being outed as a young person, being told that being gay separated him from God, and being sent into a conversion therapy program that used shame, fear, Scripture, and aversion practices in an attempt to change him.Together, Kade and Greg talk about the lasting harm of conversion therapy, religious trauma, spiritual abuse, and church harm. They also reflect on the faith and love that helped Greg survive, including the powerful support of his great Aunt Witchy, who reminded him that God loved him exactly as he was.This episode is a difficult but necessary conversation about why conversion therapy is harmful, why LGBTQ+ people do not need to be fixed, and why faith should never be used as a weapon against someone’s identity.Content note: This episode includes discussion of conversion therapy, religious trauma, emotional abuse, aversion therapy, suicidal ideation, and church harm.
- Jun 16, 202610 min
Faith in 10: God in the Pride Parade
Greg just spent several days at PrideFest in Des Moines—talking with people at a church booth, worshiping alongside nearly 30 affirming churches, and walking in the Pride parade.And in all of it, he encountered the presence of God.Faith in 10 is a new bonus series from The Inclusive Faith Podcast featuring short, focused reflections on faith, inclusion, and life—usually in 10 minutes or less.In this first episode, Greg reflects on why Pride is not about arrogance or rebellion against God. At its best, Pride is about refusing to be ashamed of who God created us to be. It is a celebration of the truth that LGBTQ+ people are loved, wonderfully made, and fully included in the grace and calling of God.Greg also shares a moment he will not soon forget. A young transgender person approached him at the booth, saw his “This Queer Pastor Loves You” shirt, and asked whether they could ever become a pastor someday.His answer was simple: absolutely.This episode is a reminder that affirming churches matter, public witness matters, and LGBTQ+ people should never have to choose between being fully themselves and responding to God’s call.In this episode:• Why Christians should not misunderstand Pride• Where Greg encountered God at PrideFest• Why affirming churches need to show up publicly• What a transgender young person asked Greg• Why LGBTQ+ people are not outside God’s love or calling• What it means to be “queerfully and wonderfully made”Follow the podcast, share this episode with someone who needs it, and consider leaving a review. Those simple actions help more people discover these conversations.You can listen wherever you get your podcasts—including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and more—or listen directly on our website at TheInclusiveFaith.com.
- Jun 9, 202627 min
Why We Stayed Christian After Church Hurt
After everything the church did to us, why in the world would we stay?That is a question we get asked often. Why stay in ministry? Why stay Christian? Why remain connected to a church or denomination that caused real harm?In this episode of The Inclusive Faith Podcast, Kade and Greg talk honestly about calling, church hurt, fear, loss, hope, and the complicated reasons they did not walk away. Greg reflects on more than three decades of ministry, the cost of hiding his sexuality, the fear of losing his credentials, and the deep sense of calling that never went away. Kade shares what it was like to believe in the possibility of an inclusive church, only to experience rejection, threats, and the loss of a former career path.Together, they also talk about the good that still keeps them rooted: people being fed, families receiving care, LGBTQ people hearing that they are loved by God, and the deep belief that the way of Jesus is still worth following.This is not an episode about pretending the harm did not happen. It is about why harm did not get the final word.In this episode:Why ministry is more than just a jobThe cost of staying closetedWhy denominational change came far too lateWhat it meant to receive threats after coming outWhy local churches can still be places of healingWhy we still believe in the way of JesusWhat inclusive faith means to usLearn more, connect with us, and find resources at theinclusivefaith.com
About Inclusive Faith Podcast
Inclusive Faith Podcast is a progressive Christian podcast and a space for honest conversations about faith, identity, healing, and belonging. Hosted by Kade Rogers and Dr. Gregory S. Neal, a United Methodist pastor with more than 30 years of ministry experience, the podcast explores what happens when people stop pretending, start asking better questions, and make room for a faith big enough to hold real life. Together, Kade and Greg talk about LGBTQ+ inclusion, church hurt, scripture, progressive Christianity, spiritual growth, belonging, and the messy, beautiful work of reclaiming faith after harm. Through honest conversation, they explore what it means to follow Jesus in a more loving, inclusive, and affirming way. This podcast is for anyone who has ever felt pushed out, overlooked, or unsure where they fit in the church. Whether you are an LGBTQ+ Christian looking for a faith that affirms you, someone healing from church hurt, a progressive Christian, a pastor or ministry leader, or someone simply wondering if there is a better way to be Christian, you are welcome here. Inclusive Faith is not about having all the answers. It is about making space for the conversation.
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