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My Spiritual Friends

My Spiritual Friends

By: Joni Lorraine
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 My Spiritual Friends is a podcast dedicated to exploring the intersection of spirituality and the lived experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals. Spiritual Director Joni Lorraine hosts each episode and delves into the personal spiritual journeys of LGBTQ+ guests and examines how spiritual communities, leaders, and care professionals can better understand, support, and nurture them.©2025 Joni Lorraine Relationships Social Sciences Spirituality
Episodes
  • Safe to Be: Gender, Spirit, and the Neuroscience of Acceptance with Dr. Gena St. David

    Safe to Be: Gender, Spirit, and the Neuroscience of Acceptance with Dr. Gena St. David
    May 27 2025
    In this rich conversation, Joni Lorraine is joined by Dr. Gena St. David—licensed professional counselor, marriage and family therapist, and Director of the Center for Counseling and Spirituality at Seminary of the Southwest in Austin, Texas. With deep expertise in trauma resilience, systemic therapy, and neuroscience, Dr. St. David brings a compassionate and research-informed perspective […]
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    53 mins
  • Creating an Affirmative Spirituality with Marilyn Connelly

    Creating an Affirmative Spirituality with Marilyn Connelly
    May 13 2025
    In this enlightening episode, Marilyn Connelly reflects on her spiritual upbringing and the importance of supportive environments for LGBTQ+ individuals. She explores the role of sensation and anger in spirituality, offering insights on how these emotions can be embraced as part of the spiritual journey. Marilyn also chats on the need for safe spaces and […]
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    29 mins
  • Finding Spiritual Connection Anywhere – with Leslie Starnes

    Finding Spiritual Connection Anywhere – with Leslie Starnes
    Apr 29 2025
    In this light hearted episode with her longtime friend Leslie Starnes, Leslie and Joni explore the nuances between religion and spirituality, and chat on treatment and addiction recovery. The two ponder on how order and ritual provide comfort as a centering power in life’s journey, and Leslie offers a unique perspective on finding spirituality anywhere, […]
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    38 mins
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