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Confessions of a Disorderly Saint: A Queer Catholic Podcast

Confessions of a Disorderly Saint: A Queer Catholic Podcast

By: John Mark
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A reflective, theologically grounded, and emotionally raw podcast that explores the tensions between LGBTQ+ identity and Catholic faith. Hosted by John Mark, each episode dives into Scripture, saints, the evolution of doctrine, moral theology, Dante, mysticism, private revelation, and personal testimony to ask: How does one reconcile being a sexual minority and a faithful member of the Catholic Church?John Mark
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  • 02: Deconstructing the Catechism's Doctrine on Homosexuality
    Jun 14 2025

    Welcome to Confessions of a Disorderly Saint: A Queer Catholic Podcast! If you are struggling to reconcile your sexuality with your Catholic faith, you are not alone.


    Today, I want to begin our journey of deconstructing the catechism's teaching on homosexuality by sharing with you an article titled "A House Divided." This article masterfully breaks down the contradictions and incoherent theology regarding this issue.


    References:

    • Catechism of the Catholic Church, 2nd ed. (Vatican City: Libreria Editrice Vaticana, 1997), §2360–2363.


    • John Paul II, Man and Woman He Created Them: A Theology of the Body, trans. Michael Waldstein (Boston: Pauline Books & Media, 2006), General Audience of January 16, 1980 (Insegnamenti, 3, no. 1 [1980]: 148–52).

    Intro/Outro Music Credits: "Greatest of All Time"/"Milkshake" by Beat Mekanik

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    Available at: ⁠freemusicarchive.org/music/beat-mekanik/

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    21 mins
  • 01: Jonathan and David
    Jun 7 2025

    Welcome to Confessions of a Disorderly Saint: A Queer Catholic Podcast! If you have struggled to reconcile your sexual orientation with the Catholic faith, you are not alone.


    In this first episode, I want to delve into an Old Testament passage that is frequently overlooked—the story of Jonathan and David. This unusual relationship between two men in the Old Testament could be interpreted in multiple ways. Is this just a deep spiritual friendship, or is it something more intimate? What about Ruth and Naomi?


    Scripture references:

    1 Samuel 18:1–4; 19:1–3; 20:4, 17, 40–42,

    Ruth 1:14, 1:16



    Catechism references:

    CCC 1790

    CCC 2414

    CCC 2267


    Intro/Outro Music Credits: "Greatest of All Time"/"Milkshake" by Beat Mekanik

    Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

    Available at: freemusicarchive.org/music/beat-mekanik/


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    26 mins
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