Religion has caused real harm to the LGBTQ+ community—from conversion therapy to spiritual abuse—but that’s not the whole story.

In this episode of Hot Air, Joshua talks with an LGBTQ+ affirming pastor about the positive, inclusive side of Christianity and what faith looks like when it welcomes queer people exactly as they are. Together, they explore queer theology, same-sex relationships in scripture, trans theology, gender beyond the binary, and how LGBTQ+ people can reclaim spirituality without shame or fear.

This conversation is for anyone who’s been hurt by religion, curious about inclusive Christianity, or searching for a faith that centers love, justice, and belonging over judgment.

Topics include:

• How religion has been weaponized against LGBTQ+ people
• Queer theology and biblical context
• Trans theology, Adam before gender, and the role of eunuchs in scripture
• Healing from religious trauma
• What affirming churches actually look like

Whether you’ve left religion behind or are finding your way back on your own terms, this episode reminds you that faith doesn’t have to hurt.

Watch the full episode on YouTube HERE!

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The holidays are supposed to be joyful — so why do they feel so overwhelming?

In this episode of HOT AIR, we’re talking honestly about holiday mental health: the stress, the pressure, the family dynamics, the loneliness, and the emotional burnout that often show up in December. This is a lighter, validating, and science-backed conversation designed to help you get through the season without losing your mind.

We explore why the holidays bring up complicated emotions even when “everything is fine,” how family can trigger old patterns, why loneliness hits harder this time of year, and how to set boundaries without guilt. You’ll also hear practical tools, mindset shifts, and gentle reframes you can actually use — no toxic positivity, no perfection required.

✨ Topics include:
– Holiday stress and anxiety
– Family dynamics and emotional triggers
– Loneliness and comparison culture
– Financial pressure and gift guilt
– Boundaries, body image, and food shame
– Why “New Year, New Me” can be harmful

This episode also includes a Holiday Mental Health Survival Guide you can use all season long.

If the holidays feel heavy, complicated, or just “off,” this episode is for you.

Watch the full episode on YouTube HERE!

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Was Jesus actually anti-LGBTQ — or did modern Christianity rewrite the story?

In this episode of HOT AIR, we take a lighter, smarter, and slightly sassier look at Jesus, the Bible, and how religion has been used to exclude queer people — often without biblical evidence. From mistranslations and cultural context to who Jesus actually spent time with, this episode breaks down why the version of Jesus many of us were taught might not match the original message at all.

This isn’t a sermon. It’s an honest, educational, and funny conversation about faith, history, and reclaiming spirituality after religious trauma. Whether you’re religious, spiritual, healing, or just curious, this episode invites you to rethink what you’ve been told — and who it served.

✨ Topics include:
– Bible mistranslations related to homosexuality
– Why Jesus challenged religious leaders
– How Christianity became weaponized against LGBTQ people
– Reclaiming faith without shame

If you’ve ever felt rejected by religion but still curious about Jesus, this episode is for you.

Watch the full episode on YouTube HERE!

🔥 Subscribe to HOT AIR now—new episodes drop every Tuesday with unfiltered convos, chaotic stories, and all the queer tea you can handle.

🎧 Don’t miss a moment: Follow on Instagram @_hotairpod for behind-the-scenes, memes, and bonus content!

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