There are so many LGBTQ brothers and sisters out there who really want to be a part of a spiritual community and want to reconnect with their faith. But there are so many ways that society uses religion to condemn and push folks out to the margins. So I am very excited for this episode of Dem Bois Podcast, where I get to sit down with Andrés Herrera, a trans man who is also a spiritual care practitioner. In this episode, we discuss spirituality, faith, community, and masculinity.We talk:André’s’ transition story - 5:50Emilio’s family’s disconnect from religion and acceptance of his transition - 18:17Finding faith-based spaces that were affirming - 25:28How spirituality has shaped Emilio’s masculinity - 39:17Society’s use of religion to oppress - 47:50Click here for transcript!Episode Reference:St. Stephen’s Episcopal ChurchFaith from the Margins PodcastNew Revelation Community ChurchDem Bois Podcast Ep. 14 - Discovering New Life Through Grief and Healing with Mely Anais QuirozAndrés is a trans man from South America who offers spiritual direction to other trans and queer folk, especially from Latin America. He is also the communications assistant at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Houston, TX, where he produces the podcast Faith from the Margins.http://www.cuidadoespiritual.comhttp://www.instagram.com/hola.andreshAre you enjoying the Dem Bois Podcast? Donate today to help support the cost of production and the honorarium we pay our guests for their time. All donations are tax-deductible. Click here! Donate to support our 2023 Gender Affirming Surgery Grant Fund here!