Stillness in a Storm: Listening, Grieving, and Resisting with Mary and Martha

In this powerful and tender episode of Queer Church, Vincent Froom reflects on the Gospel story of Mary and Martha (Luke 10:38–42) in the wake of heartbreaking news: the Trump administration has officially shut down the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline’s LGBTQ Youth Specialized Services. What does it mean to sit and listen when the world tells us to move on? What does sacred stillness look like in the middle of political cruelty?

Through scripture, storytelling, queer testimonies, and a call to holy resistance, Vincent invites listeners into a space of grief, rest, and deep spiritual affirmation. With quotes from LGBTQ+ leaders, reflections on summer Pride in Vancouver, and a guided spiritual practice, this episode reminds us:

🕯️ Stillness is not apathy. It’s defiance with love.

💜 Whether you’re on a bus, at a festival, or sitting in silence at home—this is for you, queer beloved. You are heard. You are holy. And you are never alone.

✨ Highlights:

• 📖 Gospel reflection on Luke 10:38–42
• 🏳️‍🌈 Response to the LGBTQ+ hotline shutdown
• 💬 Queer testimonies of sacred listening
• 🌞 Summer reflections, Pride joy, and resistance
• 🧘 Guided spiritual practice and candle blessing
• 🙏 Final prayer and benediction

🔗 Resources mentioned:

• The Trevor Project – www.thetrevorproject.org
• Trans Lifeline – www.translifeline.org
• Queer Arts Festival Vancouver – www.queerartsfestival.com

🎧 Queer Church is a podcast where faith comes out of the closet, glitter meets theology, and the Spirit listens like a good friend.