GAY with GOD!

Chris Davis was a lifelong Mormon until 2020 when she left her devout life and came out as queer.  In her book, Worthy: The Memoir of an Ex-Mormon Lesbian, Chris tells heartwarming stories of growing up in Maine in the 1970s/80s, alternating with accounts of struggling as a closeted lesbian and a woman in the Mormon church. Chris shares her brave transformation journey with audiences using her signature humor and disarming vulnerability. Her style has been described as "uniquely Maine" and she brags that she can win people over against their will. Find Chris cruising around the State of Maine in her orange Subaru, sharing her hopeful message of empowerment with women who were also told they were too big for their britches.   Mentioned in this episode: Representative Melanie Stansbury   Connect with Chris Chris' Website Chris' Book, WORTHY         

Midge Noble is an online resiliency coach, podcaster, author, and speaker. She has published two children’s books, SHEBA, Home Is Where Your Heart Is, and ICE CUBE AWARD, Learning To Be Cool Under Pressure. Her memoir, Gay with God, Reclaiming My Faith, Honoring My Story has just been released! Her podcast, GAY with GOD! can be found wherever you stream your podcasts. Midge specializes in helping her LGBTQIA+ community in their coming out and faith journeys. Her main focus is to stop gay suicides by educating people wounded by the church that they can be in relationship with the God of their understanding and that God does and has always loved us, just as we are created to be. To that end, Midge is very involved in her parish, The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd. Midge and her wife, along with their fur babies, enjoy spending time at their mountain cabin, hiking, and being with their friends. On today's episode, I talk about  how we are coping with all the feelings surrounding the midterm elections, our expectations, needs, and fears related to what may happen. Surprisingly,  basic physics can help with our perspective.   Connect with Midge Complimentary Session w/ Midge Be MY next GUEST on GAY with GOD! Email  Linkedin Facebook Website Instagram @midge.noble BlueSky @Midge4.bsky.social TikTok @MidgeNoble418 Threads BUY a SIGNED copy of the Gay with God memoir!

Nat Hagee is a San Antonio-based author, survivor and advocate for honest conversations about trauma, identity and healing. Their debut memoir, Surviving Hagee, is a deeply personal account of growing up inside a family that appeared loving, faithful and respected from the outside while Nat recounts experiencing abuse and secrecy behind closed doors. The book follows the effects of trauma into adulthood - distrust, self-destructive coping, mental health struggles and complicated relationships - as well as the people, treatment and hard-won self-awareness that helped Nat begin rebuilding. Nat is trans nonbinary and writes openly about the process of becoming comfortable in their identity and refusing to let other people's expectations define them. Their style is conversational, unfiltered and grounded in dark humor. Nat's purpose in sharing their story is straightforward: to break silence and help other survivors feel seen, heard and less alone.    Surviving Hagee is available on Kindle NOW!  Paperback and hard cover editions planned for October 31, 2026.       Paperback Hardcover Kindle    

We had so much fun together the last time I was with Nick and TonyaMarck that we felt inspired to do something together again, and not only that, but to make it a regular experience. So I popped over to their Care Chat and talk about how we pray. Care Chats are short, mindful conversations where they talk about what is on their hearts + minds, and share ideas about how we fill our mugs of care - how we practice taking care of ourselves AND each other.   TanyaMarck is an educator, artist, care practitioner, Behavioral Support Specialist and mentor who identifies as a queer, non-binary, native indigenous being of color. They provide inclusive support and care for individuals and groups. Their healing arts practice (Vamonos) and home are based out of Tongva territory (Long Beach, CA). Learn more about TanyaMarck and their private practice at Vamonos Wellness - Connect with TanyaMarck https://www.tanyamarck.com/   Nick Venegoni is a holistic psychotherapist, counselor and guide based on Ohlone territory (SF Bay Area, CA). As a gay and queer person it’s important for Nick to support others who have also suffered at the hands of hatred, injustice, fear or misunderstanding; to be a guide and an advocate for those who feel alone, different or weird on their healing journey.  ~ Learn more about Nick and his private practice below. Connect with Nick HolisticTherapySF.com   Queer Spirit is a queer lead grassroots nonprofit charitable organization co-directed by TanyaMarck Oviedo (they/them) & Nick Venegoni (he>they).  As Space Holders and Care Practitioners we offer opportunities for individuals, groups and organizations to explore care practices and learn tools to support themselves and others.  Since 2018 QS has been providing accessible support globally via our Care Circles + QS podcast + Care Education. https://thequeerspirit.com   Mentioned on this episode:   Queer Spirit Podcast/ Care Chats      

Midge Noble is an online resiliency coach, podcaster, author, and speaker. She has published two children’s books, SHEBA, Home Is Where Your Heart Is, and ICE CUBE AWARD, Learning To Be Cool Under Pressure. Her memoir, Gay with God, Reclaiming My Faith, Honoring My Story has just been released! Her podcast, GAY with GOD! can be found wherever you stream your podcasts. Midge specializes in helping her LGBTQIA+ community in their coming out and faith journeys. Her main focus is to stop gay suicides by educating people wounded by the church that they can be in relationship with the God of their understanding and that God does and has always loved us, just as we are created to be. To that end, Midge is very involved in her parish, The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd. Midge and her wife, along with their fur babies, enjoy spending time at their mountain cabin, hiking, and being with their friends. On today's non episode, I give you a private message to you to give you the inside scoop  as why I am not posting a full episode.   Connect with Midge Complimentary Session w/ Midge Be MY next GUEST on GAY with GOD! Email  Linkedin Facebook Website Instagram @midge.noble BlueSky @Midge4.bsky.social TikTok @MidgeNoble418 Threads BUY a SIGNED copy of the Gay with God memoir!  

Pastor Alex has been working in ministry since 2018. He has a passion in guiding people to Yeshua HaMashiach (Jesus Christ) who have been ostracized by those who use Scripture as a weapon. As a queer pastor he pushes back against toxic theology. Alex is grounded in the ancient world of the Second Temple period, the first followers of The Way (what the first Christians called themselves), and imitating our Lord and Savior. Connect with Pastor Alex Church: ChristsRedemptionChurch.com Facebook: Facebook.com/alexburchnell Youtube.com: youtube.com/@alex.burchnell TikTok: tiktok.com/@alex.burchnell

Midge Noble is an online resiliency coach, podcaster, author, and speaker. She has published two children’s books, SHEBA, Home Is Where Your Heart Is, and ICE CUBE AWARD, Learning To Be Cool Under Pressure. Her memoir, Gay with God, Reclaiming My Faith, Honoring My Story has just been released! Her podcast, GAY with GOD! can be found wherever you stream your podcasts. Midge specializes in helping her LGBTQIA+ community in their coming out and faith journeys. Her main focus is to stop gay suicides by educating people wounded by the church that they can be in relationship with the God of their understanding and that God does and has always loved us, just as we are created to be. To that end, Midge is very involved in her parish, The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd. Midge and her wife, along with their fur babies, enjoy spending time at their mountain cabin, hiking, and being with their friends. On today's episode, I talk about  how pain and adversity invites us to reflect on new pathways we can take that can open us up to being less rigid. Can we release our hold on our definition of perfection? Can we become more patient? Can we embrace the caregivng of those who love us?   Connect with Midge Complimentary Session w/ Midge Be MY next GUEST on GAY with GOD! Email  Linkedin Facebook Website Instagram @midge.noble BlueSky @Midge4.bsky.social TikTok @MidgeNoble418 Threads BUY a SIGNED copy of the Gay with God memoir!

TanyaMarck is an educator, artist, care practitioner, Behavioral Support Specialist and mentor who identifies as a queer, non-binary, native indigenous being of color. They provide inclusive support and care for individuals and groups. Their healing arts practice (Vamonos) and home are based out of Tongva territory (Long Beach, CA). Learn more about TanyaMarck and their private practice at Vamonos Wellness - Connect with TanyaMarck https://www.tanyamarck.com/   Nick Venegoni is a holistic psychotherapist, counselor and guide based on Ohlone territory (SF Bay Area, CA). As a gay and queer person it’s important for Nick to support others who have also suffered at the hands of hatred, injustice, fear or misunderstanding; to be a guide and an advocate for those who feel alone, different or weird on their healing journey.  ~ Learn more about Nick and his private practice below. Connect with Nick HolisticTherapySF.com   Queer Spirit is a queer lead grassroots nonprofit charitable organization co-directed by TanyaMarck Oviedo (they/them) & Nick Venegoni (he>they).  As Space Holders and Care Practitioners we offer opportunities for individuals, groups and organizations to explore care practices and learn tools to support themselves and others.  Since 2018 QS has been providing accessible support globally via our Care Circles + QS podcast + Care Education. https://thequeerspirit.com  

Midge Noble is an online resiliency coach, podcaster, author, and speaker. She has published two children’s books, SHEBA, Home Is Where Your Heart Is, and ICE CUBE AWARD, Learning To Be Cool Under Pressure. Her memoir, Gay with God, Reclaiming My Faith, Honoring My Story has just been released! Her podcast, GAY with GOD! can be found wherever you stream your podcasts. Midge specializes in helping her LGBTQIA+ community in their coming out and faith journeys. Her main focus is to stop gay suicides by educating people wounded by the church that they can be in relationship with the God of their understanding and that God does and has always loved us, just as we are created to be. To that end, Midge is very involved in her parish, The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd. Midge and her wife, along with their fur babies, enjoy spending time at their mountain cabin, hiking, and being with their friends. On today's episode, I talk about our healing journeys. How do we handle it when we get sick, injured, or live day-to-day with an affliction that can't be cured or reversed? Have you ever heard someone say, "My life is so much better since my diagnosis?" Let's talk about it!   Connect with Midge Complimentary Session w/ Midge Be MY next GUEST on GAY with GOD! Email  Linkedin Facebook Website Instagram @midge.noble BlueSky @Midge4.bsky.social TikTok @MidgeNoble418 Threads BUY a SIGNED copy of the Gay with God memoir!

Midge Noble is an online resiliency coach, podcaster, author, and speaker. She has published two children’s books, SHEBA, Home Is Where Your Heart Is, and ICE CUBE AWARD, Learning To Be Cool Under Pressure. Her memoir, Gay with God, Reclaiming My Faith, Honoring My Story has just been released! Her podcast, GAY with GOD! can be found wherever you stream your podcasts. Midge specializes in helping her LGBTQIA+ community in their coming out and faith journeys. Her main focus is to stop gay suicides by educating people wounded by the church that they can be in relationship with the God of their understanding and that God does and has always loved us, just as we are created to be. To that end, Midge is very involved in her parish, The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd. Midge and her wife, along with their fur babies, enjoy spending time at their mountain cabin, hiking, and being with their friends. On today's episode, I talk about the twists and turns in our lives and why they are so important.  Even the most painful events in our lives, during reflection, can show us a reveal as to lessons we've learned and why that path we took was valuable. Connect with Midge Complimentary Session w/ Midge Be MY next GUEST on GAY with GOD! Email  Linkedin Facebook Website Instagram @midge.noble BlueSky @Midge4.bsky.social TikTok @MidgeNoble418 Threads BUY a SIGNED copy of the Gay with God memoir!