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You Can Be Both

Lauren Lanzaretta
Christianity
LGBTQ+ Community
Mental Health
LGBTQ Community
Conversion Therapy
Religious Trauma
Self-Acceptance
Love
LGBTQ+
Divorce
Bible Interpretation
Faith and Sexuality
Trauma Healing
Therapy
Religious Abuse
Community Support
Faith
Identity
Religious Denominations
Spiritual Healing

You Can Be Both is hosted by singer/songwriter Lauren Lanzaretta, who shares honest conversations about being both gay and Christian—two identities often seen as incompatible. The podcast creates space for LGBTQ+ people of faith to find healing, community, and a deeper connection with Christ while fully embracing who they are. As a first step to your healing journey, I recommend the “LGBTQ+ Healin... more

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Did the word “homosexual” really appear in the Bible for the first time in 1946?

In this episode of the You Can Be Both podcast, host Lauren Lanzaretta interviews Sharon “Rocky” Roggio, director of the documentary 1946: The Mistranslation That Shift... more

What happens when you grow up evangelical, marry a man, build a life… and then realize you’re actually a lesbian?

In this powerful episode of the You Can Be Both Podcast, host Lauren Lanzaretta sits down with Sophia Spallino — luxury lesbian matchma... more

Can you be transgender and Christian?

What happens when a megachurch pastor comes out as trans?

And why is she now running for public office?

In this powerful episode of You Can Be Both, host Lauren Lanzaretta sits down with Joanna Whaley, a forme... more

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Recent Guests

Sophia Spallino
Luxury lesbian matchmaker and founder of The Queer Country Club
The Queer Country Club
Episode: I Married a Man... Then Realized I'm a LESBIAN | Christian Coming Out Story
Joanna Whaley
A former evangelical pastor and trans Christian activist
Michigan House of Representatives candidate
Episode: Can You Be Trans and Christian? One Former Megachurch Pastor Says Yes — and She’s Running for Office
Candice Czubernat
A Christian lesbian therapist and founder of The Christian Closet, an LGBTQ+ affirming counseling practice
The Christian Closet
Episode: The Psychological Damage of Being Told You’re Going to Hell | Explained by a Therapist
Timothy Rodriguez
Author of Conversion Therapy Dropout
Episode: Does Conversion Therapy Work? A Survivor Tells the TRUTH

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Lauren Lanzaretta
Lauren Lanzaretta, creator and host of the show, guides conversations at the intersection of sexuality and Christian faith.

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I Married a Man... Then Realized I'm a LESBIAN | Christian Coming Out Story
Q: At what point were you like, I know I'm gay and I wanted to pursue a relationship with a woman?
Sophia describes that she needed to break the ice and experience being with a woman to understand her true feelings, stating that she needed to know if she was going to marry her boyfriend before committing.
Can You Be Trans and Christian? One Former Megachurch Pastor Says Yes — and She’s Running for Office
Q: You are a Christian. And, you know, in today's culture, in today's society, Christians are rallying against you, rallying against trans people, rallying against LGBTQ people. What makes you want to stay a Christian?
My Christianity has evolved immensely since I was an Evangelical. I pursue a life that is in awe of the utter mystery of God and I find my faith compelling despite the challenges I face.
Does Conversion Therapy Work? A Survivor Tells the TRUTH
Q: What is your message to the audience?
You are loved just as you are. You were made in perfection, and nothing about you needs to change.
Does Conversion Therapy Work? A Survivor Tells the TRUTH
Q: How was your coming out experience?
It was rocky on all fronts with mixed reactions from church institutions and family, highlighting the complexities of acceptance.
Does Conversion Therapy Work? A Survivor Tells the TRUTH
Q: How did you start working for these huge mega churches?
He shared that he got into it by accident, leveraging his graphic design skills and the then-emerging online presence of churches.

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This show centers on LGBTQ+ folks of faith and how to reconcile identity with spirituality, featuring candid conversations about religion, sexuality, healing, and community. Episodes frequently explore topics like faith-based trauma, conversion therapy, coming out, self-acceptance, and ways to create inclusive spaces within Christian communities. A notable pattern is uplifting narratives of resilience and advocacy, often hosted by a queer Christian creator who also shares personal experiences and practical guidance for navigating relationships, faith, and mental health. The format tends to combine personal storytelling with expert or guest perspectives, offering resources and a hopeful, inclusive lens for listeners who are navigating simila... more

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