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Your Other Family

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CC044: Matt Will Love You Long and Hard as an EIGHT!

Your Other Family ·

2022/05/27

We kick off our Enneagram ConvoCast series with Mr. Eight himself: Matt! Matt shares with Tom about his motivations, fears, stress, and security as a Type Eight (the Challenger). As a member of our YOB community, how does his Eight-ness manifest in the realms of sexuality, masculinity, and relating with other men? Matt shares why he often feels separate from members of the LGBT+ community and the YOB community, connecting more strongly with straight men. He also discusses his journey with

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01:15:32

YC095: The Enneagram

Your Other Family ·

2022/05/20

We’ve referenced it again and again for dozens of episodes, and now we’re finally devoting an entire episode to the Enneagram! We open up the Enneagram box and share what we’ve found helpful for our personal growth in this trendy personality system. How does the Enneagram impact our self-awareness? And how does this self-awareness impact our view of others? Join Tom, Ryan, and Ben for an overview of the Enneagram! We dive into the stats of all the types in our community and share a little about our

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01:18:31

YC094: Lent & Sexuality

Your Other Family ·

2022/04/02

It’s the sequel to Advent & Sexuality that nobody asked for! But here we are talking about Lent, this broader concept of sacrifice, and how this particular season ties together with our sexuality. Because where else can you get that kind of podcast content? Join Tom and the "Holy Crew" of Pastors Ben and Will for a discussion on the Lenten season in our last podcast before our virtual retreat later this month! Join us, won't you? LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE ➡️ Tom's blog about his grandmother, "I Can't

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01:11:09

YC093: LGBT+ Media

Your Other Family ·

2022/03/11

We've been blogging and podcasting a lot lately about gay characters or themes in various shows, films, and other media. Should we as Jesus-followers who may also identify as LGBT+ but also follow a traditional sexual ethic be consuming LGBT+ media? What are the potential benefits and costs, and where is the line between what is beneficial, acceptable, distracting, or harmful? How do we interact, if at all, with LGBT+ media? Join Tom, Ryan, and Aaron for this final (for now) discussion on the pros

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30:10

CC043: Tom & Alex Love LOVE, VICTOR!

Your Other Family ·

2022/03/05

Tom welcomes YOBBER Alex to bask in the Hulu show Love, Victor, which follows the events of the movie Love, Simon. Alex shares why he loves this show so much, including the racial dynamic with Victor as a half-Puerto Rican, half-Columbian guy and himself as half-Thai. They also discuss one particular episode of the show that features Simon’s LGBT+ community in New York. Couldn’t churches learn from how this community values family, showing love to a so-called “stranger” in Victor? And could there

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30:20

CC042: Tom & Eugene Debate the Gayness of LUCA!

Your Other Family ·

2022/02/18

Tom welcomes back YOB’s film aficionado Eugene to discuss a recent community favorite: Pixar’s Luca! We cut right to the chase with this film: is there anything gay about it? Are either, or both, of the main characters gay? How does our sexuality influence the way we watch this film? Will there be a Luca 2? Do we want a sequel? If we get one, how open are we to exploring Luca and Alberto’s sexualities? Or would such a future plot rob anything from their friendship? LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE ➡️

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01:32:04

YC092: Second Adolescence

Your Other Family ·

2022/02/12

Many gay/SSA folks experience a delayed or "second adolescence" in adulthood after keeping our sexuality secret in our first adolescence when we unconsciously adapted to the heteronormative culture around us. When we finally do find safe masculine circles, whether within YOB or elsewhere, conversational topics like sex or masturbation, or shared male experiences like nudity and cuddling hold great appeal -- if not laced with some of that adolescent immaturity or a tinge (or bucketload) of

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29:03

CC041: Tom & Andy Prep You for the Super Bowl!

Your Other Family ·

2022/02/04

Tom welcomes back his younger brother, Andy, for a little “Super Bowl 101” for our potentially football-illiterate audience! If you’re going to any Super Bowl parties for the socializing, food, commercials, halftime show, or essentially everything but the actual game, Andy gives you a few stories to look out for to keep your interest. The brothers predict the winner and vastly disagree on who you should be cheering for. They also discuss the magic of Valentine’s Day, and where Tom would have gone to

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01:11:31

YC091: Gay Representation in Media

Your Other Family ·

2022/01/29

Do you ever see some of yourself in a character from a book, movie, or TV show? Why is that important? And why is it particularly important to feel represented with our sexuality? When have we found relatable, satisfying LGBT+ characters, if ever, and when have certain characters left us with longing? Is there any hope for a compelling, mostly satisfying “Side B” gay representation in media? Join Tom, Aaron, and Ryan for a discussion Ryan’s been wanting to have for years! COMMENT ON THIS EPISODE ➡️

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31:00

CC040: Tom & Marshall Buy the Field! (and the Puppies!)

Your Other Family ·

2022/01/22

Tom welcomes back Marshall to catch us up on his pandemic-induced overworked, yet puppy-filled life on the farm! He shares what he's always enjoyed about our YOBBERS retreats and gives some context to his "bought the field" Xanga blog username of yesteryear. Finally, Marshall shares about one of his longtime single friends, now dating a girl, and the joy he finds as a "friend of the bridegroom." LINKS FROM THE EPISODE ➡️ Follow Marshall's puppies on Instagram! @samstel_life RATE/REVIEW US ON APPLE

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01:29:45

YC090: Bitterness

Your Other Family ·

2022/01/14

It’s our first episode of 2022, and we’re hitting the year running with a self-examination of bitterness. What do we hold against God, against others, and against ourselves? As it relates to our sexuality, where have we grown bitter in these three areas, and where is the blessing? Join Tom, Ben, and Will as we share some of our descents into bitterness, as well as our climbs into the sweetness of this Christian journey. LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE ➡️ Will's blog, "Why I Like Queer Eye":

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27:59

CC039: Tom & Matt Get Emo for Spider-Man!

Your Other Family ·

2022/01/08

Tom is joined by fellow YOB cofounder Matt to kick off a new year of podcasts! We chat about 2022 and how Matt thinks this will be the sequel year to 2020 (as opposed to 2021), and we spend the bulk of our time discussing the broiest (YOBiest??) Spider-Man movie of all-time, Spider-Man: No Way Home. SPOILER ALERT in case you haven’t seen it yet! Fast-forward to 19:53 to skip all the movie talk, or check the chapters on your podcast app! RATE/REVIEW US ON APPLE

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01:08:33

YC089: Home for the Holidays?

Your Other Family ·

2021/12/18

What is home? Do we feel at home with our families this holiday season, or do we feel anything alien? Do we dare spend our Thanksgivings and Christmases with friends and chosen family rather than biological family certain years? Or is it okay even to spend a holiday alone, if only to avoid the stress of the season? Join Tom, Ryan, and Aaron for our final YOBcast of the year as we discuss where -- and with whom -- we spend the holidays. We hope yours are merry and bright! COMMENT ON THIS EPISODE ➡️

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28:54

CC038: Tom & Kevin Live a Life Worth Living!

Your Other Family ·

2021/12/11

Kevin returns to talk about some of his latest reads! Including one of Tom’s favorite books, A Million Miles in a Thousand Years by Donald Miller, which inspires you to live a life worth reading about. Tom and Kevin also talk about the magic of camp once again, early morning prayer gatherings at this year’s YOBBERS retreat, and a shared love for hoodies – sleeveless or otherwise. LINKS FROM THE SHOW ➡️ Spiritual Rhythm by Mark Buchanan:

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01:20:38

YC088: Advent & Sexuality

Your Other Family ·

2021/12/05

As people of faith attracted to the same sex, we’ve learned to wait – and wait, and still wait. During this season of Advent, we connect our waiting for Christmas to our waiting for redemption, completeness, and peace. We share our histories with Advent, or lack thereof, both past and present, including our Christmas traditions. As we shift to our sexuality, we hold both our tension and our hope – our expectant waiting – with each hand. COMMENT ON THIS EPISODE ➡️ How have you recognized Advent over

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01:16:30

YC087: Heavy Burdens w/ Bridget Eileen Rivera

Your Other Family ·

2021/11/20

Bridget Eileen Rivera (from Twitter!) joins us, along with her cat. She’s the author of the new book, Heavy Burdens: Seven Ways LGBTQ Christians Experience Harm in the Church (and just the second woman ever to appear on our show!). We discuss the burdens sexual minorities face regarding matters of so-called “clarity” in Scripture, stereotypical versions of masculinity/femininity, assumed pedophilia when working with children, and forced celibacy. Finally, we ask Bridget if her own choice to pursue

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26:41

CC037: Tom & Daniel Hear the Voice of God!

Your Other Family ·

2021/11/13

Tom welcomes back our resident Filipino Londoner, and the second Daniel in as many weeks! We catch up with Daniel on the other side of COVID as he now attends three small groups simultaneously. We mourn the loss of our international flavor at this year’s YOBBERS retreat, but we also discuss possibly holding Zoom calls more relative to European time zones? With increasing UK and European support, Tom wants to travel overseas soon to visit Daniel and all the other YOBBERS. But does even the sparrow

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29:45

CC036: Tom & Dan Travel with Trauma Together!

Your Other Family ·

2021/11/05

Tom welcomes a longtime YOBBER to the show, and also the first guest to his recording studio! Dan has been pledging on Patreon since 2017, along with sharing a friendship with Tom that goes back to our first YOBBERS retreat in 2018. The guys discuss some shared travel stories from San Antonio to Albuquerque, including multiple traumatic events on the road that have forever bonded them. RATE/REVIEW US ON APPLE

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01:13:43

YC086: Revoice 2021

Your Other Family ·

2021/10/29

Revoice exists to support and encourage Christians who are sexual minorities so they can flourish in historic Christian traditions. They recently held their first in-person conference since 2019, and we gathered to debrief our weekend together in Dallas! Which speakers resonated most with us? What moved us, and what challenged us? Join Tom, Ryan, and Aaron for our recap of Revoice 2021, including an inaugural gender minorities panel that will stick with us for a long time. LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE ➡️

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25:18

CC035: Tom & Fred on Coming Out and Coming In!

Your Other Family ·

2021/10/23

Tom welcomes his pastor to the show! Fred shares some tales from a recent road trip with his mom and unpacks his call to ministry, including how he never expected to be a lead pastor. He also describes his "coming in" story: his first interactions with gay people going all the way back to high school and college, and also his learning about "Side B" gay/SSA people in the church. What advice would Fred give to anyone listening who has never come out to a pastor before? It's a special follow-up to

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