Cody J. Sanders 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
@queerbaptistrev.bsky.social
Queer Baptist minister, practical theologian, dog lover
In case this podcast episode is of interest…
#mentalhealth #trauma #ministry #spiritualcare #pastoralcare
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November 11, 2025 at 5:48 PM
In case this podcast episode is of interest…
#mentalhealth #trauma #ministry #spiritualcare #pastoralcare
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#mentalhealth #trauma #ministry #spiritualcare #pastoralcare
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Grateful for the opportunity to guest edit this issue of CET on immigration:
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November 11, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Grateful for the opportunity to guest edit this issue of CET on immigration:
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The Japanese edition of Microaggressions in Ministry was just published!
October 17, 2025 at 3:01 AM
The Japanese edition of Microaggressions in Ministry was just published!
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RSVP for Pride @ Phillips Oct. 13! This LGBTQ History Month event starts at 5:30 p.m. with a reception. We'll hear from the Council Oak Men's Chorale. Cody J. Sanders, PhD, presents his lecture, "Recovering Absent Pasts, Repairing Foreclosed Futures: Queer Stories for Survival." ptstulsa.edu/events/
September 8, 2025 at 3:21 PM
RSVP for Pride @ Phillips Oct. 13! This LGBTQ History Month event starts at 5:30 p.m. with a reception. We'll hear from the Council Oak Men's Chorale. Cody J. Sanders, PhD, presents his lecture, "Recovering Absent Pasts, Repairing Foreclosed Futures: Queer Stories for Survival." ptstulsa.edu/events/
My recent article in the new issue of Christian Ethics Today, in case it's helpful...
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September 27, 2025 at 9:34 PM
My recent article in the new issue of Christian Ethics Today, in case it's helpful...
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September 19, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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In case this is helpful…
Ten Ingredients for the Practice of Hope in an Era of Collapse
Lately, I’ve been working to make hope mean something to me and to the communities that I serve that moves beyond wishful thinking that all will work out in the end, or a thin theological sentiment th...
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September 17, 2025 at 9:55 PM
In case this is helpful…
Reposted by Cody J. Sanders 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Cody Sanders: "With new AI-generated social media content, including deepfakes that are very difficult to detect, even our perceptions of the facts of our wider socio-political world are curated differently for each of us—often with malicious intent."
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Read more: goodfaithmedia.org/mental-healt...
Mental Health Ministry: What We’re Missing
Most people will turn to a friend, family member,or fellow congregant with a concern that requires care before they reach out to their pastor. And they’ll often turn to their pastor before seeking hel...
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September 17, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Cody Sanders: "With new AI-generated social media content, including deepfakes that are very difficult to detect, even our perceptions of the facts of our wider socio-political world are curated differently for each of us—often with malicious intent."
Read more: goodfaithmedia.org/mental-healt...
Read more: goodfaithmedia.org/mental-healt...
In our springtime life and in the lectionary texts this week, the polyphonic cacophonous chorus of creation joins voice in praise. If you’re preaching this week (Easter 5 - May 18), here are some ecological reflections on the text to get you going: tinyurl.com/ykbkpf9w
Hope they’re helpful…
Hope they’re helpful…
May 12, 2025 at 3:14 PM
In our springtime life and in the lectionary texts this week, the polyphonic cacophonous chorus of creation joins voice in praise. If you’re preaching this week (Easter 5 - May 18), here are some ecological reflections on the text to get you going: tinyurl.com/ykbkpf9w
Hope they’re helpful…
Hope they’re helpful…
I’ve written this eco-theological commentary on the lectionary texts for Easter 5 — May 18 — if they’re helpful: www.ecofaithnetwork.org/preaching-ro...
#lectionary #preaching #easter #ecotheology
#lectionary #preaching #easter #ecotheology
May 6, 2025 at 10:11 PM
I’ve written this eco-theological commentary on the lectionary texts for Easter 5 — May 18 — if they’re helpful: www.ecofaithnetwork.org/preaching-ro...
#lectionary #preaching #easter #ecotheology
#lectionary #preaching #easter #ecotheology
🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ in case this is helpful for churches preparing for Pride:
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A Church LGBTQ+ Pride Guide: 10 Dos and Don’ts at Festivals and Parades
Many churches want to express their love and support for the LGBTQ+ community at Pride festivals. Cody Sanders gives helpful tips.
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May 5, 2025 at 1:45 PM
🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ in case this is helpful for churches preparing for Pride:
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“10 Ingredients for the Practice of Hope in an Era of Collapse” — my talk in Augsburg chapel this morning:
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May 1, 2025 at 1:16 PM
“10 Ingredients for the Practice of Hope in an Era of Collapse” — my talk in Augsburg chapel this morning:
youtu.be/nVd-1gnz33E?...
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Reposted by Cody J. Sanders 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
@queerbaptistrev.bsky.social: You weren’t meant to do this alone. There’s a community of courageous faith waiting for you. Your voice, courage and willingness to risk may be just what is needed to help get it started.
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April 15, 2025 at 8:24 PM
@queerbaptistrev.bsky.social: You weren’t meant to do this alone. There’s a community of courageous faith waiting for you. Your voice, courage and willingness to risk may be just what is needed to help get it started.
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This comes up more than I wish it did:
“If we take a stand about a concern of justice or an issue perceived as ‘too political,’ then we will alienate people who hold opposing perspectives and, thus, will no longer be a truly ‘welcoming’ community to everyone.”
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“If we take a stand about a concern of justice or an issue perceived as ‘too political,’ then we will alienate people who hold opposing perspectives and, thus, will no longer be a truly ‘welcoming’ community to everyone.”
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Following Jesus Means Choosing Sides, Making Stands and Taking Risks
The church has had enough custodians of comfort. The faith of Jesus is a faith of risk that summons us into courageous solidarity with the vulnerable.
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April 15, 2025 at 11:35 AM
This comes up more than I wish it did:
“If we take a stand about a concern of justice or an issue perceived as ‘too political,’ then we will alienate people who hold opposing perspectives and, thus, will no longer be a truly ‘welcoming’ community to everyone.”
goodfaithmedia.org/following-je...
“If we take a stand about a concern of justice or an issue perceived as ‘too political,’ then we will alienate people who hold opposing perspectives and, thus, will no longer be a truly ‘welcoming’ community to everyone.”
goodfaithmedia.org/following-je...
🌈 🎉 🥳 📚 🥳 🎉 🌈
Official publication day!
🌈 🎉 🥳 📚 🥳 🎉 🌈
Thanks to all of you who have already purchased a copy of Spiritual Care First Aid! I hope you find it helpful. And if you have the chance, please write a review in the places you might normally leave one!
Official publication day!
🌈 🎉 🥳 📚 🥳 🎉 🌈
Thanks to all of you who have already purchased a copy of Spiritual Care First Aid! I hope you find it helpful. And if you have the chance, please write a review in the places you might normally leave one!
April 14, 2025 at 7:10 PM
🌈 🎉 🥳 📚 🥳 🎉 🌈
Official publication day!
🌈 🎉 🥳 📚 🥳 🎉 🌈
Thanks to all of you who have already purchased a copy of Spiritual Care First Aid! I hope you find it helpful. And if you have the chance, please write a review in the places you might normally leave one!
Official publication day!
🌈 🎉 🥳 📚 🥳 🎉 🌈
Thanks to all of you who have already purchased a copy of Spiritual Care First Aid! I hope you find it helpful. And if you have the chance, please write a review in the places you might normally leave one!
April 13, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Precious little Suzie 🥰
April 6, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Precious little Suzie 🥰
March 27, 2025 at 3:20 PM
IT’S HERE! Holding the first copy of my new book, Spiritual Care First Aid! Feels good to have it out in the world.
I look forward to some of your feedback from using it in training communities in care practices! Look forward to engaging with you about its contents once you have your copies!
I look forward to some of your feedback from using it in training communities in care practices! Look forward to engaging with you about its contents once you have your copies!
March 21, 2025 at 6:49 PM
IT’S HERE! Holding the first copy of my new book, Spiritual Care First Aid! Feels good to have it out in the world.
I look forward to some of your feedback from using it in training communities in care practices! Look forward to engaging with you about its contents once you have your copies!
I look forward to some of your feedback from using it in training communities in care practices! Look forward to engaging with you about its contents once you have your copies!
Grateful to have contributed a coauthored chapter in this terrific new spiritual care text on trauma. Chapter is on the psychospiritual trauma of LGBTQ+ people and communities. Out now from Fortress Press!
March 18, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Grateful to have contributed a coauthored chapter in this terrific new spiritual care text on trauma. Chapter is on the psychospiritual trauma of LGBTQ+ people and communities. Out now from Fortress Press!
Always good to come home to Suzie.
February 14, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Always good to come home to Suzie.
My work companion 🥰
February 6, 2025 at 6:32 PM
My work companion 🥰
Sweet girl.
January 28, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Sweet girl.