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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
Therapy
Trauma Healing
Religious Abuse
Community Support
Identity
Faith
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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What happens when a Harvard Divinity School graduate, public theologian and gardening philosopher sits down with an LGBTQ Christian podcast host for over an hour of raw, unfiltered conversation about faith, sexuality, race, the church and what it mea... more

What happens when a deeply Christian mom learns her daughter is gay — while sitting in a rainy parking lot before school?

In this powerful episode of the You Can Be Both Podcast, host Lauren Lanzaretta sits down with Staci Frenes — singer, songwrit... more

Have you ever wondered if God actually loves you — or if the hate you've heard from others is the truth? In this solo episode of You Can Be Both, host Lauren Lanzaretta takes a break from guests to speak directly to her community about one of the mos... more

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

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Recent Guests

Staci Frenes
Singer, songwriter, author, and storyteller who embraces faith and LGBTQ+ identity
Self as artist and author; author of Love Makes Room
Episode: Christian Parents: How to Love Your LGBTQ Child Without Losing Your Faith
Sharon Rocky Roggio
Director of 1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted Culture
1946 documentary
Episode: "Homosexual" Wasn't in the Bible Until 1946 — Here's How A Mistranslation Fueled LGBTQ+ Hate
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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Christian Parents: How to Love Your LGBTQ Child Without Losing Your Faith
Q: What message would you give to the parents listening who fear for their child's eternal future?
Affirm that fear is natural but that love and ongoing relationship are crucial; focus on being a steady, supportive presence while exploring a faith that embraces grace and inclusive love.
Christian Parents: How to Love Your LGBTQ Child Without Losing Your Faith
Q: What practical advice do you have for parents who want to support their LGBTQ child while staying true to their faith?
Prioritize relationship, ask compassionate questions, avoid shaming, seek supportive communities, read outside one's denominational circle, and recognize that preserving love and trust often requires courage and patience.
Christian Parents: How to Love Your LGBTQ Child Without Losing Your Faith
Q: What was the turning point for you in accepting your daughter and rethinking what Christianity could look like?
A pivotal shift occurred when she contemplated Psalm 139 and the idea that God creates and loves her daughter as she is, leading to a more inclusive view of scripture and a belief in a God whose love is expansive.
Christian Parents: How to Love Your LGBTQ Child Without Losing Your Faith
Q: So why do you think that Christians, like, look at LGBTQ people the way they do, and how did you move from that to a more accepting stance?
The guest explains that fear, cultural biases, and a rigid, narrow reading of scripture contributed to prior judgments, and describes how engaging with broader Christian scholarship and direct experience with LGBTQ people helped expand her understanding and cultivate compassion.
"Homosexual" Wasn't in the Bible Until 1946 — Here's How A Mistranslation Fueled LGBTQ+ Hate
Q: There's a verse in the Bible often cited in debates about sexuality. Can you explain which verse is being discussed and how your interpretation differs from the traditional reading?
The discussion centers on 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 and related passages; the analysis suggests a historical and contextual misreading, especially around terms like arsenikoite and malakoi, and emphasizes power dynamics and exploitation rather than consensual same-sex love. The goal is to show how exegesis can reveal different nuances than are commonly assumed.

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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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2. Sharon Rocky Roggio
3. Sophia Spallino
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5. Candice Czubernat
6. Timothy Rodriguez

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