Jesus: The Love You Cannot Escape

In this episode, the third in this series, I talk with Grant Eddy. He shares how the loss of a loved one led him down the path of spiritual understanding eventually discovering the inclusivity of Jesus, to becoming a Christian. We discuss how his faith and sexuality are intertwined, how initially he felt excluded from Christianity until finding an affirming church & discovering the true love of Jesus, how he finds it important to dialogue and feels called by Jesus to love all people, no matter what, and the scriptures he uses to combat an alternate Christian viewpoint.

Grant Eddy is a college student and part-time teacher Who Currently resides in the rogue Valley. Although born in Vacaville Oregon, He has lived in the rogue valley for most of his life and calls it his native home. Although he has his religious roots within Christianity, he did not grow up in a religious household and was not spiritual himself until recently. Through the loss of a loved one, a spiritual quest, and coming to terms with his own sexuality, he has found what he considers to be the love of Jesus. Grant now belongs to a movement that is trying to push for LGBTQ plus acceptance and affirmation within the Christian community and church. he plans on transferring to OSU fall of 2025 majoring in elementary education, Shortly after wanting to attend seminary. Grant is currently a member of the First United Methodist Church and wanted to share some resources in case anyone was experiencing discrimination or isolation within their communities:

First United Methodist church

(541) 773-3691

Email: churchoffice@medfordumchurch.org

Trevor project: https://www.thetrevorproject.orgLGBTQ Christian discord: https://discord.gg/TTUBa4UFThe reformation project: https://reformationproject.orgReconciling ministries network:https://rmnetwork.orgHRC Foundation all faiths resources: https://www.hrc.org/resources/faith-resources

Contact Grant at: eddy.grant.p@gmail.com

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In this episode, I speak with my friend, Cole, who shares his journey of coming into himself, being true to his sexuality, finding religion, a home with Jesus, & an affirming church. How his faith helps him day to day, the differences between his walk and that of a more fundamentalist Christian worldview, and the message he wishes to give who those who are struggling.

This episode is the second in a very special series of the FanGirlHour. In preparation for the release of our short film, I Am Fine, in the fall, which highlights the struggle with lgtbqai in mainstream conservative Christianity, I will be interviewing several close, dear friends who will share their understanding of, relationship to Jesus, Christianity, religion or spirituality, their faith journeys, the struggles they have in recognizing their worth in God's eyes as a queer person, how they explain to others those “gotcha” verses in the Bible, all with the intent to “Reclaim & Redeem Jesus & Christianity” from a belief system that has co-opted for personal, subversive gain. Over the next several weeks, we will “fangirl for Jesus” in a series called “I am queer & I love Jesus.”

From the Trevor Project:

LGBTQ young people are four times more likely to attempt suicide, and suicide remains the second leading cause of death among all young people in the U.S.

Just a reminder, from now until the end of July, our Trevor Project fundraiser, the Jesus <3 Queer merchandise on bonfire, which includes tees, pullovers, & hoodies, is 10% when you use the code PRIDE4FREEDOM: https://www.bonfire.com/jesus-lt3-queer/

https://www.thetrevorproject.org/

End song: LoveMeHateMe by R9 (found on jamendo.com)

In this first episode of this series, I chat with my good friend, Jacqueline Pollock, about her journey of faith & coming into her true self. We share her upbringing in a very conservative southern family & church, the betrayal she felt from her family which led her to leave, finding her chosen family from both religious and secular that helped her to find her peace, direction, and finally come out and live her truth.

This episode is the first in a very special series of the FanGirlHour. In preparation for the release of our short film, I Am Fine, in the fall, which highlights the struggle with lgtbqai in mainstream conservative Christianity, I will be interviewing several close, dear friends who will share their understanding of, relationship to Jesus, Christianity, religion or spirituality, their faith journeys, the struggles they have in recognizing their worth in God's eyes as a queer person, how they explain to others those “gotcha” verses in the Bible, all with the intent to “Reclaim & Redeem Jesus & Christianity” from a belief system that has co-opted for personal, subversive gain. Over the next several weeks, we will “fangirl for Jesus” in a series called “I am queer & I love Jesus.”

From the Trevor Project:

LGBTQ young people are four times more likely to attempt suicide, and suicide remains the second leading cause of death among all young people in the U.S.

Just a reminder, from now until the end of July, our Trevor Project fundraiser, the Jesus <3 Queer merchandise on bonfire, which includes tees, pullovers, & hoodies, is 10% when you use the code PRIDE4FREEDOM: https://www.bonfire.com/jesus-lt3-queer/

https://www.thetrevorproject.org/

References in this episode:

https://www.hrc.org/our-work/all-children-all-families-program

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMqdbCXWMs0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TW8-xm2DdGY

Twitch: JustagirlLexie

Twitch Handle for Jacqui: Lady Cat1999

End song: LoveMeHateMe by R9 (found on jamendo.com)

A special Fan-Girl-Hour helping to launch the very soon release launch of the short film, I AM FINE, as well the service of Cafe-Girl Thriving Artists, LLC, the featured artist events.

This is the first in the series and features an interview on KSKQ's radio show, Life Matters, with host Renee Miereanu.

I AM FINE director & writer, Lia Dougal & actor, writer, Alison Duren-Sutherland, playing Pastor Ally join Renee to share the inspiration for the film, the importance of the story, and the behind the scenes journey to create it.

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My guest is my new friend, Nicholas Heckford, who shares his journey of finding out his passion for life, the wine, the wine industry, and all things wine. We chat about where he came from, how it influenced him, his background, education, and where he hopes for his future. Most importantly, Nicholas's true desire is the emphasis of community within the context of this industry.

Nicholas Heckford is a wine connoisseur and currently resides in Grants Pass Oregon. He is a Sonoma County native and grew up in the Russian River appellation surrounded by vineyards. His love of agriculture is rooted in his childhood, however it wasn't until his early twenties. He became involved and fell in love with the wine industry. His educational background consists of several viticulture classes with an emphasis on sustainability. His most recent endeavor was a paid internship with Wilbur-Ellis, an agribusiness specializing in agricultural products. Nicholas’s commitment to superior knowledge and a deep understanding of wine has inspired him to pursue the sommelier and wine journalism route. He will be attending Umpqua Community College in Roseburg Oregon, majoring in viticulture and marketing. He hopes to start his sommelier classes and journalism classes soon after.

https://www.nickheckford.com

The FanGirlHour is back!  Finally!  In this episode, I chat with my good friend, Karissa, about her new found love for PokeMon-Go.  She will share how she came to love it, the myriad of ways it has added value to her life, and then we deep dive into each others own tools to maintain mental health!

Thanks for listening!

Karissa is a 41 year old mom who geeks out on Pokemon Go.  She loves that the game connects her to her two boys while also bringing out her inner child. Pokemon go also gives karissa the opportunity to be a part of a community of other Pokemon lovers anywhere from 5 years old to 80!  While not playing Pokemon Go she is doing all the mom things and running her own business teaching others about essential oils and how they can be used for physical and emotional health. Karissa loves connecting with people and loves hosting music nights with her boyfriend and neighbors, and friends.

Play with Karissa!

Trainer code: 396555719465

In this episode, I chat with my friend, Jason Boese, about his lifelong love of all things Monty Python.  We discuss how he came to love the show, how it has impacted his life personally & professionally, his favorite of the pythons and why, favorite of the films, and songs, & more. 

Jason Boese
In the past few years, Jason has garnered worthwhile film and life experience to move my craft forward. Life hasn't always been kind to him, but he has managed to persevere and come out relatively fine. Being an eccentric amateur philosopher has opened his eyes to ways of the world, and has enhanced his writing ability and content, as well as his ability to effectively direct and shoot a film, and edit the footage into a finished product. He takes inspiration from Monty Python for his comedy stylings, and Alfred Hitchcock for his way of directing his performers. Showing a lot by doing a little and being highly focused has helped center his stories.
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https://www.patreon.com/BoeseFilm