Included: The Podcast

Courageous Exploration: LGBTQIA+ Inclusion in the Church of the Nazarene

With many similarlites between our two Welseyan denominations, Kris & Phil talk with Alexa and Thomas Oord, who developed 'Why the Church of the Nazarene Should Be Fully LGBTQ+ Affirming', a groundbreaking collection of testimonials, ally insights and scholarly articles.  

Courageous Lament: Sharon’s Journey as a Trans Woman

Sharon shares her 30-year journey in, out and back into The Salvation Army, finally finding belonging as her true self. She’s joined by her affirming corps officer Katie.

Courageous Testimony: Noelia (Chile)

A throw back to a 2022 webinar chat - Noelia talks to Jon Phil Winter about the challenges and persecution in working for dialogue and change in South America as well as the openess by many to the conversation.

Talking Change: The Importance of Dialogue

Covering the "what now" and "what's next", a panel discussion about the missional importance and imperative of dialogue and change in The Salvation Army. An insightful, heart-felt, Spirit led conversation including reflections from the International Symposium on Human Sexuality. Rebecka Cotterill chats with Bethany Gibson (UK), Brad Watson (Aus), Katie Ryan (Aus) and Richard Burr (UK).

Exploring The Complexities of Change in an International, Hierarchical Church, with Captain Kris Halliday and Lieut Nazia Yousaf

Rebecka speaks to Captain Kris Halliday and Lieut Nazia Yousaf about the complexities of change in our international, hierarchical church. 

The Importance of Pride From A Christian Perspective, with Rev Dr Arno Steen Andreasen

Jon-Phil talks to Rev. Dr Arno Steen Andreasen about the importance of Pride. Is there a need for party and protest? Has Pride become too vanilla or too extreme and how the weapons of our inclusion warfare are glitter and disco balls. 
 
Arno is a Project Manager working with homeless migrants for Salvation Army. He is in the process of planting a church in Copenhagen called “House of Rainbow” as part of the Metropolitan Community Church and is the former Co-president of the European Forum of LGBT Christian Groups.

Exploring Doctrine & Scripture for an Affirming Approach, with Rev Dr Glen O’Brien and Major Karina Wood

Kris & Mark introduce a dialogue from the Included 2020 webinar. 
Exploring a position of affirmation for those who are sexuality or gender diverse through the lens of Scripture, Wesleyan understanding and doctrines of The Salvation Army. A conversation between Rev Assoc Professor Glen O'Brien and Major Karina Wood. 
 
 

The Bible IS Good News for People of Diverse Sexuality & Gender

Kris and Jon-Phil talk to the insightful New Testament Professor, Rebecca Solevåg. How is biblical theology being used in the conversation around inclusion? How is it misunderstood? Where might we find the Good News for people of diverse sexuality and gender?

Reconciling Faith & Sexuality: Kit’s Story

We begin this season of INCLUDED: The Podacst grounded in personal story. Hosts Kris and Beth listen back to Kit's testimony from INCLUDED 2021. Kit is a Salvation Army Officer (ordained minister) from Leamington Spa in the United Kingdom and Ireland Territory.