{"id":221817,"date":"2023-04-03T12:14:42","date_gmt":"2023-04-03T12:14:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smartcatholics.com\/eve-tushnet-helping-gay-christians-experience-gods-extravagant-love\/"},"modified":"2023-04-05T18:12:39","modified_gmt":"2023-04-05T18:12:39","slug":"eve-tushnet-helping-gay-christians-experience-gods-extravagant-love","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smartcatholics.com\/eve-tushnet-helping-gay-christians-experience-gods-extravagant-love\/","title":{"rendered":"Eve Tushnet &#8211; Helping gay Christians experience God\u2019s extravagant love"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cKtfzlr2oT0?feature=oembed\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>This week, Paul and Dominic interview Eve Tushnet about her wonderful book, \u201cTenderness: A Gay Christian\u2019s Guide to Unlearning Rejection and Experiencing God&#8217;s Extravagant Love.\u201d Our discussion had two key themes. The first is that gay men and women are, in fact, relentlessly and tenderly loved by God and have a place in the Church. The second is that gay folks often experience harm in the Church ranging from outright discrimination and bullying to casual spiritual abuse. And, as Eve points out, those experiences are an \u201canti-catechesis\u201d that proclaims that God is more like an abusive boyfriend than a loving father. A quick note, Eve was recovering from pneumonia when we recorded this episode, so please excuse what she called her Darth Vadar voice. <\/p>\n<p>Eve Tushnet is a freelance writer, a Patheos blogger, and the award-winning author of Gay and Catholic. She also has written two novels, is the editor of the anthology Christ\u2019s Body, Christ\u2019s Wounds, and has contributed to several books, including Sex and the Spiritual Life. Tushnet has written on the paths of love available to gay Christians for a wide range of publications, including America, American Conservative, Commonweal, and Christianity Today, and online for Atlantic, New York Times, and Washington Post. She has spoken at multiple conferences for LGBT Christians. She also writes and speaks on the arts. Tushnet lives in Washington, DC.<\/p>\n<p>Book:<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.avemariapress.com\/products\/tenderness\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.avemariapress.com\/products\/tenderness<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Building Catholic Futures:<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kickstarter.com\/projects\/catholicfutures\/building-catholic-futures\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.kickstarter.com\/projects\/catholicfutures\/building-catholic-futures<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Eve\u2019s email:<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:eve_tushnet@yahoo.com\">eve_tushnet@yahoo.com<\/a> <\/p>\n<p>PFG episode, Pastoral care for LGBTQ Catholics:<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.popefrancisgeneration.com\/p\/pastoral-care-for-lgbtq-catholics\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.popefrancisgeneration.com\/p\/pastoral-care-for-lgbtq-catholics<\/a><\/p>\n<p>SUBSCRIBE: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.popefrancisgeneration.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.popefrancisgeneration.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>JOIN FATHERS HEART ACADEMY<br \/>\nDiscover the truth and hope of Church teachings through a study of magisterial documents, access to Paul Fahey\u2019s podcasts and articles, and a supportive community of learners.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/fathersheartacademy.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/fathersheartacademy.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>ABOUT POPE FRANCIS GENERATION  &#8211; Season 3<br \/>\nPope Francis Generation is the show for Catholics struggling with the Church\u2019s teaching, who feel like they might not belong in the Church anymore, and who still hunger for a God of love and goodness. Hosted by Paul Fahey, a professional catechist, and Dominic de Souza, someone who needs catechesis. Together, we\u2019re taking our own look at the Catholic Church\u2013 her teachings and practices- from 3 views that changed our world: the Kerygma, the forgotten doctrine of theosis, and the teachings of Pope Francis. Together, with you, we\u2019re the Pope Francis Generation. <\/p>\n<p>SUPPORT THIS SHOW: PFG MEMBERS<br \/>\nGot a question you\u2019d like us to respond to in the next episode? Have some feedback? Visit us at popefrancisgeneration.com to send a message. Paid subscribers get to watch each episode before everyone else, join private Q&amp;As, and pitch ideas for the topic of our final show this season!<\/p>\n<p>ABOUT PAUL FAHEY<br \/>\nPaul lives in Michigan with his wife, Kristina, and five kids. A catechist, retreat leader, counseling student, as well as a contributor and co-founder of Where Peter Is. Paul writes and speaks about what he loves: the Kerygma, the Sacraments, Catholic Social Teaching, and Pope Francis. <a href=\"https:\/\/pfahey.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/pfahey.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>ABOUT DOMINIC DE SOUZA<br \/>\nSmartCatholics founder, Dominic de Souza, is a convert from radical traditionalism \u2013 inspired by WherePeterIs, Bishop Robert Barron, and Pope Francis. He is passionate about helping ordinary Catholics break the \u2018bystander effect\u2019, and be firstresponders. \u201cWe don\u2019t have to be geniuses. We just have to show up with witness and kindness. Christ does the rest.\u201d Today he hosts the SmartCatholics community. <a href=\"https:\/\/smartcatholics.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/smartcatholics.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>SUPPORTERS: WherePeterIs<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/wherepeteris.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/wherepeteris.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>ABOUT SMARTCATHOLICS<br \/>\nCome and join Paul and me in SmartCatholics, the free online community for Catholic millennials, creators, and learners who want faithful conversations that are unafraid of doubts and questions, plus we\u2019re free of trolls and ads and toxicity.<br \/>\nJoin: <a href=\"https:\/\/smartcatholics.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/smartcatholics.com<\/a><br \/>\nDonate: <a href=\"https:\/\/smartcatholics.com\/donate\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/smartcatholics.com\/donate<\/a><br \/>\nFacebook: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/smartcatholics\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/smartcatholics\/<\/a><br \/>\nInstagram: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/smartcathol\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/smartcathol<\/a>&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This week, Paul and Dominic interview Eve Tushnet about her wonderful book, \u201cTenderness: A Gay Christian\u2019s Guide to Unlearning Rejection and Experiencing God&#8217;s Extravagant Love.\u201d Our discussion had two key themes. The first is that gay men and women are, in fact, relentlessly and tenderly loved by God and have a place in the Church. The second is that gay folks often experience harm in the Church ranging from outright discrimination and bullying to casual spiritual abuse. And, as Eve points out, those experiences are an \u201canti-catechesis\u201d that proclaims that God is more like an abusive boyfriend than a loving father. A quick note, Eve was recovering from pneumonia when we recorded this episode, so please excuse what she called her Darth Vadar voice. <\/p>\n<p>Eve Tushnet is a freelance writer, a Patheos blogger, and the award-winning author of Gay and Catholic. She also has written two novels, is the editor of the anthology Christ\u2019s Body, Christ\u2019s Wounds, and has contributed to several books, including Sex and the Spiritual Life. Tushnet has written on the paths of love available to gay Christians for a wide range of publications, including America, American Conservative, Commonweal, and Christianity Today, and online for Atlantic, New York Times, and Washington Post. She has spoken at multiple conferences for LGBT Christians. She also writes and speaks on the arts. Tushnet lives in Washington, DC.<\/p>\n<p>Book:<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/www.avemariapress.com\/products\/tenderness<\/p>\n<p>Building Catholic Futures:<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/www.kickstarter.com\/projects\/catholicfutures\/building-catholic-futures<\/p>\n<p>Eve\u2019s email:<br \/>\neve_tushnet@yahoo.com <\/p>\n<p>PFG episode, Pastoral care for LGBTQ Catholics:<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/www.popefrancisgeneration.com\/p\/pastoral-care-for-lgbtq-catholics<\/p>\n<p>SUBSCRIBE: https:\/\/www.popefrancisgeneration.com<\/p>\n<p>JOIN FATHERS HEART ACADEMY<br \/>\nDiscover the truth and hope of Church teachings through a study of magisterial documents, access to Paul Fahey\u2019s podcasts and articles, and a supportive community of learners.<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/fathersheartacademy.com<\/p>\n<p>ABOUT POPE FRANCIS GENERATION  &#8211; Season 3<br \/>\nPope Francis Generation is the show for Catholics struggling with the Church\u2019s teaching, who feel like they might not belong in the Church anymore, and who still hunger for a God of love and goodness. Hosted by Paul Fahey, a professional catechist, and Dominic de Souza, someone who needs catechesis. Together, we\u2019re taking our own look at the Catholic Church\u2013 her teachings and practices- from 3 views that changed our world: the Kerygma, the forgotten doctrine of theosis, and the teachings of Pope Francis. Together, with you, we\u2019re the Pope Francis Generation. <\/p>\n<p>SUPPORT THIS SHOW: PFG MEMBERS<br \/>\nGot a question you\u2019d like us to respond to in the next episode? Have some feedback? Visit us at popefrancisgeneration.com to send a message. Paid subscribers get to watch each episode before everyone else, join private Q&amp;As, and pitch ideas for the topic of our final show this season!<\/p>\n<p>ABOUT PAUL FAHEY<br \/>\nPaul lives in Michigan with his wife, Kristina, and five kids. A catechist, retreat leader, counseling student, as well as a contributor and co-founder of Where Peter Is. Paul writes and speaks about what he loves: the Kerygma, the Sacraments, Catholic Social Teaching, and Pope Francis. https:\/\/pfahey.com\/<\/p>\n<p>ABOUT DOMINIC DE SOUZA<br \/>\nSmartCatholics founder, Dominic de Souza, is a convert from radical traditionalism \u2013 inspired by WherePeterIs, Bishop Robert Barron, and Pope Francis. He is passionate about helping ordinary Catholics break the \u2018bystander effect\u2019, and be firstresponders. \u201cWe don\u2019t have to be geniuses. We just have to show up with witness and kindness. 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The first is that gay men and women are, in fact, relentlessly and tenderly loved by God and have a place in the Church. The second is that gay folks often experience harm in the Church ranging from outright discrimination and bullying to casual spiritual abuse. And, as Eve points out, those experiences are an \u201canti-catechesis\u201d that proclaims that God is more like an abusive boyfriend than a loving father. A quick note, Eve was recovering from pneumonia when we recorded this episode, so please excuse what she called her Darth Vadar voice.  Eve Tushnet is a freelance writer, a Patheos blogger, and the award-winning author of Gay and Catholic. She also has written two novels, is the editor of the anthology Christ\u2019s Body, Christ\u2019s Wounds, and has contributed to several books, including Sex and the Spiritual Life. 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Together, we\u2019re taking our own look at the Catholic Church\u2013 her teachings and practices- from 3 views that changed our world: the Kerygma, the forgotten doctrine of theosis, and the teachings of Pope Francis. Together, with you, we\u2019re the Pope Francis Generation.  SUPPORT THIS SHOW: PFG MEMBERS Got a question you\u2019d like us to respond to in the next episode? Have some feedback? Visit us at popefrancisgeneration.com to send a message. Paid subscribers get to watch each episode before everyone else, join private Q&amp;As, and pitch ideas for the topic of our final show this season! ABOUT PAUL FAHEY Paul lives in Michigan with his wife, Kristina, and five kids. A catechist, retreat leader, counseling student, as well as a contributor and co-founder of Where Peter Is. 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Tushnet has written on the paths of love available to gay Christians for a wide range of publications, including America, American Conservative, Commonweal, and Christianity Today, and online for Atlantic, New York Times, and Washington Post. She has spoken at multiple conferences for LGBT Christians. She also writes and speaks on the arts. Tushnet lives in Washington, DC. Book: https:\/\/www.avemariapress.com\/products\/tenderness Building Catholic Futures: https:\/\/www.kickstarter.com\/projects\/catholicfutures\/building-catholic-futures Eve\u2019s email: eve_tushnet@yahoo.com  PFG episode, Pastoral care for LGBTQ Catholics: https:\/\/www.popefrancisgeneration.com\/p\/pastoral-care-for-lgbtq-catholics SUBSCRIBE: https:\/\/www.popefrancisgeneration.com JOIN FATHERS HEART ACADEMY Discover the truth and hope of Church teachings through a study of magisterial documents, access to Paul Fahey\u2019s podcasts and articles, and a supportive community of learners. https:\/\/fathersheartacademy.com  ABOUT POPE FRANCIS GENERATION - Season 3 Pope Francis Generation is the show for Catholics struggling with the Church\u2019s teaching, who feel like they might not belong in the Church anymore, and who still hunger for a God of love and goodness. Hosted by Paul Fahey, a professional catechist, and Dominic de Souza, someone who needs catechesis. 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