The Priesthood of All Queer Believers

Easter Hangover & Holy Scars

In this post-Easter conversation, Anny and Tym reflect on what they call the “Easter hangover”—the physical, emotional, and spiritual aftermath of Holy Week. From there, they move into a deeply theological and embodied conversation about resurrection, scars, doubt, and the sacredness of our bodies.
Through stories, scripture (especially Thomas), and personal experiences—including Tym’s recent experience modeling in a queer charity event—they explore a radical idea: what if resurrection doesn’t mean perfection, but transformation that still honors our scars?
This episode invites listeners to consider how faith, queerness, and embodiment intersect—and how our lived experiences, doubts, and bodies are not obstacles to holiness, but part of it.

Queer Joy Report: Eastertide & Everyday Resurrection

What does queer joy look like in Eastertide?
In this episode of The Priesthood of All (Queer) Believers, Anny and Tym reflect on the season of resurrection—both in the Church and in their own lives. From Easter egg hunts and family traditions to deep theological reflections on creation, hell, and what it means to be fully human, this conversation moves between the playful and the profound.
They share stories of queer joy showing up in unexpected places: a powerful LGBTQ+ retreat, a teenager coming out with ease and honesty, musical theater rediscovered, and the simple sacredness of rest after Holy Week.
Together, they wrestle with big questions:
What if everything God created—including our identities—was always “very good”?
What if hell is empty?
What if queer joy isn’t just celebration, but resurrection itself?
This episode is a reminder that joy, in all its forms, is holy—and that the Church is more alive when all of us are fully ourselves.

Possibility Models & the Ministry of Becoming (Part 3)

What happens when the church makes space for people to show up as their whole selves?  In this episode, we sit down with Beckett to explore what it means to live into a call to ministry as a trans person—and why that presence isn’t just meaningful, but transformative. Through stories of sacrament, relationship, and holy vulnerability, Beckett invites us into moments where visibility becomes healing: a shared chalice between two trans leaders, a parent’s fear turning into love, and the quiet power of being fully known.  Together, we unpack the idea of “possibility models”—how seeing ourselves reflected in leadership can open doors we didn’t know were available—and what it looks like for the church to embrace the fullness of human dignity.  We also get into sacred harp music, sports as spiritual practice, and (of course) a little BTS.  This episode is about reconciliation, embodiment, and the sacred work of becoming. 

Trans Presence, Holy Change: Beckett on Church and Becoming (Part 2)

What does it mean to become more fully yourself in the church? 
In this episode of The Priesthood of All (Queer) Believers, Anny and Tym sit down with Beckett for a moving conversation about transition, call, and the holy work of discernment. Beckett shares the story of realizing he was transmasculine while filming online Bible studies during the pandemic, what it meant to come out while in the ordination process, and how being openly trans became a ministry of presence for queer young people in the church. 
The conversation also moves into bigger questions: what the church has and hasn’t said about sexuality, why affirming policy matters, and how trans experience can teach the church something profound about transformation, grief, joy, and what it means to follow God toward what feels right. 
This episode is tender, theological, funny, and deeply hopeful.

Holy Spirit Holy Spiriting: A Conversation with Deacon Beck Leclaire (Part 1)

In this episode, Anny and Tym welcome Deacon Beck Leclaire, ministry developer of the AuSable Inclusion Center, a faith-based community resource center serving LGBTQ+ people and others on the margins in northern Michigan. 
 
Beck shares their journey through multiple faith traditions—including Buddhism and Wicca—before a powerful spiritual experience led them back to the Episcopal Church. 
 
After stepping into Trinity Episcopal Church on Mackinac Island as a skeptical teenager, Beck encountered something that reshaped their understanding of church: genuine welcome. 
 
Not an attempt to save their soul. 
Not a theological argument. 
Just people who wanted to know them. 
 
That moment of radical hospitality eventually led to Beck’s work developing new forms of Episcopal ministry in rural communities. 

Imago Dei: God Beyond the Binary

What does it really mean to say humans are created in the image of God? 
In this episode of The Priesthood of All (Queer) Believers, hosts Anny Stevens-Gleason and Tym House explore the ancient theological idea of Imago Dei—and what it might mean for gender, identity, and belonging today. 
Beginning with the creation story in Genesis, Anny and Tym reflect on how scripture has often been used to enforce rigid gender binaries. But what if the story is actually pointing us toward something much bigger? 
Through personal stories about growing up in church, learning about gender in college, and unpacking long-held assumptions about scripture, they consider a different possibility: that creation itself reveals a spectrum rather than a binary—and that queer, trans, and nonbinary lives might help us see more of the divine image, not less. 
Because if all humanity reflects God’s image, that image must be far more expansive than we were ever taught.

Still Beloved. Still Queer

In this Lent episode, Anny Stevens-Gleason and Tym House talk wilderness, temptation, and what it means to live as beloved. Starting with a hilariously difficult Romans reading and moving into Matthew’s story of Jesus being led by the Spirit “to be tempted,” they explore identity, community, and the way doubt gets weaponized—especially against queer people in religious spaces. 
They reflect on how translation and interpretation shape what we think Scripture “says,” why power loves an us-versus-them theology, and how queer joy can look like finding your people, setting the table, and refusing to be gaslit out of your belovedness. 

Enoughness - Thrifting, Truth-Telling, and Beloved Community with Miriam McKenney

In this engaging conversation, Anny Stevens-Gleason, Tym House, and guest Miriam McKenney explore the themes of community, spirituality, and personal growth during the Lenten season. They discuss the importance of seeing God in each other, the shift from traditional practices of giving up to taking on new commitments, and the role of generosity and sustainability through thrifting. The dialogue emphasizes the significance of individual spiritual journeys while fostering a sense of community and connection. Through personal stories and reflections, the speakers highlight the evolving nature of Lenten practices and the importance of truth-telling in building authentic relationships. In this engaging conversation, explore themes of faith, community, and the importance of storytelling in understanding our identities. They discuss how prophetic messages in scripture apply to individuals today, the role of children's literature in reflecting truth, and the significance of belonging and inclusion in a diverse world. The conversation also touches on parenting in a queer context and the impact of media consumption on cultural representation.

Sacred Dust: A Queer Invitation to Lent

Our guest canceled. Again. 
So we pivoted. 
Instead of scrambling, we listened. And what surfaced was Lent. 
In this episode, we begin the journey toward a holy Lent — starting with Transfiguration and moving into the wilderness. We talk about what “wilderness” really means (midbar. erēmos. desolate. solitary. becoming.) and how queer communities have often been wilderness companions for one another. 
We explore: 
Giving something up vs. taking something on 
Lent in evangelical vs. mainline traditions 
Mini-resurrection Sundays 
Exile and deconstruction 
Performative spirituality vs. truth telling 
What it means to claim your priesthood 
What if Lent is not about surviving? 
What if it’s about becoming? 
What if this isn’t a season of defending your queerness or your faith — but of fully owning both? 
We close with a prayer for sacred dust and brave honesty. 
This priesthood includes you.

A Seat at the Table

On another snow day in Cincinnati, we sit down with Temani Chapple—creative, coffee lover, and founder of a production company born out of survival and transformed into a tool for opening doors. 
Temani shares the harrowing story of escaping a predatory music contract, rebuilding with safety and integrity, and learning how to trust himself again. From there, the conversation turns to the intersections of faith, race, music, and church hurt, naming what happens when institutions want your gifts—but not your whole self. 
Together, we explore what biblical community actually looks like: not isolation, not control, not branding—but a place that covers you, holds you accountable with love, and lets you bleed safely. We talk about personal conviction versus weaponized scripture, chosen family, and why God never calls us to disappear. 
We close with our anchor question: 
What does “The Priesthood of All Queer Believers” mean to you? 
Temani’s answer is simple—and profound: there’s a seat at the table.