The Priesthood of All Queer Believers - The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer

Welcome to Priesthood of All Queer Believers, a podcast exploring the intersection of the queer community and the Church—right here in Cincinnati. We’re so glad you’re here!

This is a space for real conversations about faith, identity, and belonging. For too long, the Church has overlooked the sacred truth that queer people are not just guests in God’s house—we are part of the priesthood. We are called, gifted, and essential to the life of the Church. That’s the heart of this podcast. The idea of the priesthood of all believers comes from the belief that every person—regardless of gender, sexuality, or background—is called to participate in God’s work.

Cincinnati has a deep and complex history—one of faith, one of LGBTQ+ activism, and sometimes, one of painful exclusion from religious spaces. But we believe healing is possible. Reconciliation is possible. And it starts with recognizing that the Church needs queer people. Not just as attendees, but as prophets, as pastors, as theologians, as worship leaders, as disciples. We bring something vital to the life of the Church.

In this podcast, we’ll talk with local voices—queer Christians, faith leaders, and community members—who are already living into this calling. We’ll explore what it means to build an inclusive, thriving Church where all people are affirmed in their belovedness and in their ministry. So, if you’ve ever felt like there wasn’t space for you in the Church—like you had to change who you were to belong—this podcast is for you. Because the truth is, you already belong. You are called. You are gifted. And together, we can build a Church where the priesthood of all believers truly includes all believers.

Join us as we dive into various topics affecting the LGBTQ+ Community directly, how those topics intersect the church—and where we go from here. Make sure to subscribe, share, and send us your thoughts—we want this to be a conversation, not just a broadcast. Thanks for being here. And remember, you are already part of God’s work.

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Episodes

Tuesday Aug 19, 2025

In this episode, hosts Anny Stevens-Gleason and Tym House dive into what “mission” really means in the life of the church today. Drawing from listening sessions at Church of the Redeemer (Cincinnati), they reflect on how the church is called to form and send disciples who carry love into the world — not just through official church programs, but through their everyday lives, passions, and vocations. 
Together they explore: ✨ Why mission is more than service projects ✨ How faith formation empowers us to act  ✨ The balance between church-led initiatives and community-led work ✨ What it looks like to “be love in the world” in 2025 
This is the first in a two-part conversation on mission, faith, and community. 
The Priesthood of All (Queer) Believers is where stories, sacredness, and queer joy meet at the altar of community. 

Tuesday Aug 12, 2025

In this special Queer Joy Report, Tym and Anny bring you a whole bouquet of joy — from Marketplace porch swings to perfectly fitting tuxedos, from epic Cincinnati nights out to tender family moments. They share the magic of creating intentional home spaces, discovering the wonder of sleeve garters (yes, that’s a thing!), and savoring the sacred ways joy shows up in church life. 
You’ll hear about: 
The slow transformation of a house into a true home (with bargain-hunting brilliance) 
The delight of queer community nightlife in Cincinnati 
Partner discoveries during church leadership training 
Moments of joy with visiting family — including kids running the bases at a Reds game 
Liturgical language shifts that expand how we see God 
TV shows, music drops, and more that are giving us life right now 
We wrap up with a prayer for queer joy — the kind that resists, resurrects, and reminds us that celebration is holy work. 
Whether you’re here for the cozy vibes, the sacred reflections, or just to find out what a sleeve garter actually is, this episode will leave you smiling. 

Tuesday Aug 05, 2025

In this vibrant and vulnerable episode, Tym and Anny dive deep into the world of drag as sacred art and explore the intersections between drag, liturgy, creativity, and queer joy. From childhood dress-up bins to RuPaul’s Drag Race, from drag kings in college bars to the sparkling stages of Cincinnati, this conversation honors the power of drag as both performance and protest. 
Anny and Tym share their earliest experiences of drag, the transformations it has inspired in their lives, and how drag has shaped their sense of self and spirituality. They reflect on how the church can learn from the drag community—in unconditional welcome, radical belonging, and the art of showing up with one’s full self. 
The episode crescendos with a stunning prayer for drag performers, blessing the sequins, stilettos, and sacred resistance they embody. 

Tuesday Jul 29, 2025

In Part 2 of our vibrant and heartfelt conversation with Lindsey Bonadonna (they/she), co-founder of be., we dive deeper into the spiritual and practical intersections of queerness, faith, and embodiment. Tym House reflects on his journey of coming out, healing, and finding new integration between his sexuality and his faith. Anny and Tym share how The Priesthood of All (Queer) Believers came to life as a space for reconciliation, sacred storytelling, and truth-telling in love. 
We explore what it looks like to show up as our whole selves — as queer believers, as parents, as community organizers, as people of faith committed to justice and joy. Lindsey reminds us that radical hope and joy are resistance — and that being toxically positive might just be a holy call to keep loving harder. 
There’s laughter, love, a spontaneous liturgical moment, and so much more. 
Closing Prayer from “Every Moment Holy” by Douglas McKelvey: “Let me never love winning more than I love those against whom I compete…” 
🎧 Press play and let this conversation nourish your soul. 

Tuesday Jul 29, 2025

In part one of this powerful and vulnerable two-part show, Tym and Anny are joined by health coach and entrepreneur Lindsey Bonadonna to talk about the sacred intersection of faith, wellness, intuition, and queer joy. Lindsey opens up about her journey from burnout and autoimmune illness to founding be., a wellness café and community space in Wyoming, Ohio. 
Together, they explore how faith can show up in everyday decisions, what it means to listen to Spirit (even without a “business plan”), and how the priesthood of all believers truly includes queer people, entrepreneurs, karaoke lovers, and nap-takers alike. It’s a beautiful reflection on embodiment, rest, community, and claiming your own sense of call. 

Queer Joy Report Throwback

Tuesday Jul 22, 2025

Tuesday Jul 22, 2025

✨ Episode Summary: This week, Tym and Anny bring you the Queer Joy Report! In this laughter-filled, glitter-dusted episode, your favorite duo shares what’s been bringing them joy lately—three delights each, one spiritual sparkle, and one holy-but-unserious moment. From sports pride nights and spontaneous karaoke to sacred Goodwill trips and spirit-soaked baptisms, this episode celebrates queer joy in all its forms. 🏳️‍🌈 
Along the way, they reflect on the power of gathering, the sacredness of people and parties, and how queerness and faith dance together in our everyday lives. 
🌟 Highlights Include: 
Attending Reds and Racing Louisville Pride Nights (with commentary on Pride visibility and sports culture) 
A surprise moment of drag-and-glitter holiness at Wigs & Waffles 🧇👑 
Tym’s kids navigating what it means to be “gay... gay” 😂 
The sacredness of community outside of traditional church spaces 
Glitter as a spiritual signifier (obviously) 
Baptisms, karaoke, and the accidental power of Chappell Roan in a stadium 
💖 Sacred & Unserious Moments: 
Anny’s Pentecost sparkle explosion during baptisms 
Tym’s unexpectedly holy Goodwill run with his kids (and their priceless queer theology commentary) 
🙏 Benediction: “We are wonderfully and glitterfully made.” A joyful, affirming prayer wraps up the episode, inviting listeners to see their laughter, love, and very being as sacred offerings. 

Tuesday Jul 15, 2025

In this episode, hosts Tym House and Anny Stevens Gleason welcome their first guest, Reverend Philip Hart DeVaul. They discuss the intersection of queer identity and faith, addressing common misconceptions about 'pride as sin' and the hypocrisy within certain Christian traditions. Reverend DeVaul shares his personal story of his father's coming out and its impact on his faith. The conversation also covers the transformative power of embracing queer identity within religious spaces, the normalization of queer presence, and the importance of inclusive and affirming practices. This episode emphasizes the potential for growth and deeper understanding within the church through the inclusion and celebration of queer believers. 

Tuesday Jul 08, 2025

Drag, Glitter, and Gospel 
In this heartfelt and fiery episode, Tym House and Anny Stevens-Gleason reflect on Cincinnati Pride weekend—from the affirming Pride Mass at Christ Church Cathedral to the glittery glamor of the Twilight Tea drag cabaret. They explore the deep joy of queer presence in sacred spaces, the liberating intersection of faith and identity, and what it means to be a truly affirming church. 
The conversation digs into the hard truths of harmful theology and public condemnation—naming those actions as antichrist—and reclaims what love, justice, and community really look like.

Tuesday Jun 24, 2025

In this episode of The Priesthood of All Queer Believers, Anny Stevens-Gleason and Tym House dive into the sacred power of holy rage—the fire that fuels justice, clears paths for healing, and honors the divine within us. 
Together, they explore: 
What it means to disrupt systems while staying rooted in the sacred 
The danger of burnout in liberation work 
Lessons from church history, including the UMC and the Episcopal Church 
The rage of Jesus—and how it still speaks today 
Why queer community is a source of resilience and renewal 

Tuesday Jun 10, 2025

In this episode, Anny and Tym dive deep into the radical and redemptive power of holy rage. Through personal stories, scripture, and cultural critique, they unpack how anger—especially queer rage—can be a sacred response to injustice, exclusion, and systemic harm within the Church and society.
What does it mean to claim queer Christian rage as a tool for liberation? How do we distinguish rage from hate? And why might anger be exactly what faith spaces need more of—not less?
From Tila Tequila shoutouts to flipping temple tables, this conversation moves from pop culture to prophetic action. It’s passionate, it’s personal, and it’s grounded in the hope that all people—especially those on the margins—deserve dignity, restoration, and freedom.
 
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