Jon Carl Lewis (he/him)
@joncarllewis.com
Liberative Theologian/Spiritual Guide exploring how healthy integration of the spiritual & the sexual/erotic enlivens & reconciles individuals to themselves, the sacred, their communities & all Creation. Reflections at queerchristianramblings.substack.com.
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Jon Carl Lewis (he/him)
@joncarllewis.com
· Dec 12
Let’s Connect!
How to find me (Jon Carl) and (some of) what I’m up to in the world.
queerchristianramblings.substack.com
I’m Jon Carl (he/him). Jan 1st, 2025, I begin work as ED of Jonathan’s Circle, a men’s community integrating sex & spirit. I’m writing A Liberative Theology of Sex(uality) to help people talk about healthy, joyful sexual choices. Let's connect at queerchristianramblings.substack.com/p/lets-connect.
"Right now, many Gen Z Christians are signing up to be martyrs in a society they believe will reject their views on sexuality, gender and absolute truth. But for those who grow tired of such sensed persecution, winning by rejecting democracy will be a temptation."
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/13/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/13/o...
Opinion | Why So Many Gen Z-ers Are Drawn to Conservative Christianity
www.nytimes.com
October 15, 2025 at 4:12 PM
"Right now, many Gen Z Christians are signing up to be martyrs in a society they believe will reject their views on sexuality, gender and absolute truth. But for those who grow tired of such sensed persecution, winning by rejecting democracy will be a temptation."
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/13/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/13/o...
I give a shout out to buddies/heroes Dr. Kevin M. Young (@kevinmyoung.bsky.social) and Fr. Ethan (@jackedpriest.bsky.social) in “Ramblings • September 2025.” Follow the link in bio or open.substack.com/pub/queerchr....
October 1, 2025 at 8:39 PM
I give a shout out to buddies/heroes Dr. Kevin M. Young (@kevinmyoung.bsky.social) and Fr. Ethan (@jackedpriest.bsky.social) in “Ramblings • September 2025.” Follow the link in bio or open.substack.com/pub/queerchr....
If you're going to buld America, you're probably going to have to look like these (AI-generated) guys. Source: the US Department of Labor X account (September 23, 27, 29, 2025). Tip from Jessica Grose's NYTimes Opinion newsletter 01 Oct 2025.
October 1, 2025 at 4:30 PM
If you're going to buld America, you're probably going to have to look like these (AI-generated) guys. Source: the US Department of Labor X account (September 23, 27, 29, 2025). Tip from Jessica Grose's NYTimes Opinion newsletter 01 Oct 2025.
Check out Queer Christian Events & Celebrations for October 2025 at queerchristianramblings.substack.com/p/queer-christian-celebrations-october-f24.
September 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Check out Queer Christian Events & Celebrations for October 2025 at queerchristianramblings.substack.com/p/queer-christian-celebrations-october-f24.
Charlie Kirk should not have been killed.
For the sake of his and all of our children keep guns out of the hands of assassins through common sense gun control.
Charlie Kirk’s life was worth more than the 2nd Amendment and so are ours.
And ours means everybody.
Let's continue to pray.
And then act.
For the sake of his and all of our children keep guns out of the hands of assassins through common sense gun control.
Charlie Kirk’s life was worth more than the 2nd Amendment and so are ours.
And ours means everybody.
Let's continue to pray.
And then act.
September 11, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Charlie Kirk should not have been killed.
For the sake of his and all of our children keep guns out of the hands of assassins through common sense gun control.
Charlie Kirk’s life was worth more than the 2nd Amendment and so are ours.
And ours means everybody.
Let's continue to pray.
And then act.
For the sake of his and all of our children keep guns out of the hands of assassins through common sense gun control.
Charlie Kirk’s life was worth more than the 2nd Amendment and so are ours.
And ours means everybody.
Let's continue to pray.
And then act.
Experience Divine Embodiment with the Body Electric School November 20-23, 2025. Connect the sacred and the erotic in a judgment-free zone where you can freely explore all aspects of your embodied spiritual journey. Read more at queerchristianramblings.substack.com/p/experience....
Experience Divine Embodiment with the Body Electric School | November 20-23, 2025
Connect the sacred and the erotic in a judgment-free zone where you can freely explore all aspects of your embodied spiritual journey.
queerchristianramblings.substack.com
September 9, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Experience Divine Embodiment with the Body Electric School November 20-23, 2025. Connect the sacred and the erotic in a judgment-free zone where you can freely explore all aspects of your embodied spiritual journey. Read more at queerchristianramblings.substack.com/p/experience....
I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this conversation bewteen my friend, Bill White, and his son about Bill's journey coming to affirm gay folks as an Evangelical pastor. Enjoy "My Gay Son Changed My Understanding of Evangelical Christianity" www.nytimes.com/2025/08/06/o...
Opinion | My Gay Son Changed My Understanding of Evangelical Christianity
www.nytimes.com
August 7, 2025 at 2:24 PM
I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this conversation bewteen my friend, Bill White, and his son about Bill's journey coming to affirm gay folks as an Evangelical pastor. Enjoy "My Gay Son Changed My Understanding of Evangelical Christianity" www.nytimes.com/2025/08/06/o...
From Brandan Robertson: Identity Politics and the Kingdom of God open.substack.com/pub/brandanr...
Identity Politics and the Kingdom of God
A Reflection On Our Common Humanity
open.substack.com
August 6, 2025 at 6:10 PM
From Brandan Robertson: Identity Politics and the Kingdom of God open.substack.com/pub/brandanr...
We really needed someone on a donkey and lots of palms. Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2025/06/14/u...
As Trump Celebrates Army’s Founding, His Critics Take to the Streets
www.nytimes.com
June 15, 2025 at 4:16 PM
We really needed someone on a donkey and lots of palms. Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2025/06/14/u...
Many thanks to Martin Austermuhle @maustermuhle.bsky.social. queerchristianramblings.substack.com/p/what-the-s...
What the silencing of queer people (by the federal government) looked like this morning
At 4am this morning (06 June 2025), crews shut down the heart of queer culture in Washington, DC, the day before the World Pride Parade.
queerchristianramblings.substack.com
June 6, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Many thanks to Martin Austermuhle @maustermuhle.bsky.social. queerchristianramblings.substack.com/p/what-the-s...
Reposted by Jon Carl Lewis (he/him)
Nothing says small government like micro managing parks to interfere with LGBTQ+ pride month activities.
June 6, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Nothing says small government like micro managing parks to interfere with LGBTQ+ pride month activities.
FUCK!!!!!!
It’s happening: the National Park Service is closing off Dupont Circle for the weekend, which is also when the WorldPride Parade will be taking place.
June 6, 2025 at 12:59 PM
FUCK!!!!!!
Reposted by Jon Carl Lewis (he/him)
“Do not assume that your voice does not matter. It does. You also choose truth by what you read, how you choose to spend your time. If people no longer care about reality, authoritarians learn that they can do whatever they want.”
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
A Ticking Clock on American Freedom
It’s later than you think, but it’s not too late.
www.theatlantic.com
May 11, 2025 at 9:25 AM
“Do not assume that your voice does not matter. It does. You also choose truth by what you read, how you choose to spend your time. If people no longer care about reality, authoritarians learn that they can do whatever they want.”
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
Reposted by Jon Carl Lewis (he/him)
this is Mohsen Mahdawi, the green card holder who was just arrested by ICE for rendition at his citizenship interview
April 14, 2025 at 6:54 PM
this is Mohsen Mahdawi, the green card holder who was just arrested by ICE for rendition at his citizenship interview
Queer Christian Celebrations | April 2025
Commemorations and celebrations of events and dates of particular interest to queer people of faith in the body of Christ.
open.substack.com/pub/queerchr...
Commemorations and celebrations of events and dates of particular interest to queer people of faith in the body of Christ.
open.substack.com/pub/queerchr...
April 1, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Queer Christian Celebrations | April 2025
Commemorations and celebrations of events and dates of particular interest to queer people of faith in the body of Christ.
open.substack.com/pub/queerchr...
Commemorations and celebrations of events and dates of particular interest to queer people of faith in the body of Christ.
open.substack.com/pub/queerchr...
Thought some of you ("some of you" includes me) might find this helpful: youtu.be/lPWXWM9SinU?...
Things are not gonna be OK, but there are three rituals you can do to stay grounded #notokay
YouTube video by Skeptic Pastor
youtu.be
March 30, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Thought some of you ("some of you" includes me) might find this helpful: youtu.be/lPWXWM9SinU?...
Check out Queer Christian Celebrations for March 2025 at queerchristianramblings.substack.com.
February 28, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Check out Queer Christian Celebrations for March 2025 at queerchristianramblings.substack.com.
Catch your attention? This needs our attention.
youtu.be/_Z3Mu38CUb4?...
youtu.be/_Z3Mu38CUb4?...
DONALTRON - @juniorcalderatm ❌ @Davicito59 ❌ Luxor ( VIDEO OFICIAL)
YouTube video by Junior Caldera
youtu.be
February 15, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Catch your attention? This needs our attention.
youtu.be/_Z3Mu38CUb4?...
youtu.be/_Z3Mu38CUb4?...
Foster scratches the surface of what should be several doctoral theses. This commentary explains elements very present for Black audiences and how Lamar is weaving in elements of his own artistic history into a larger story about America. The "game" is America, folks...
youtu.be/6ajnW0k0dM0?...
youtu.be/6ajnW0k0dM0?...
Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl Performance Explained: Hidden Messages and Cultural Commentary
YouTube video by Bobby Foster
youtu.be
February 11, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Foster scratches the surface of what should be several doctoral theses. This commentary explains elements very present for Black audiences and how Lamar is weaving in elements of his own artistic history into a larger story about America. The "game" is America, folks...
youtu.be/6ajnW0k0dM0?...
youtu.be/6ajnW0k0dM0?...
Be humble... sit down...
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youtu.be/KDorKy-13ak?...
Kendrick Lamar's Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show
YouTube video by NFL
youtu.be
February 11, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Be humble... sit down...
youtu.be/KDorKy-13ak?...
youtu.be/KDorKy-13ak?...
Thoughts on the power of the beautiful, human body... How we welcome it as divine gift or projection of our own, demonic imaginings. queerchristianramblings.substack.com/p/honoring-t....
February 6, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Thoughts on the power of the beautiful, human body... How we welcome it as divine gift or projection of our own, demonic imaginings. queerchristianramblings.substack.com/p/honoring-t....
A Politics of Punishment Is Breaking Us—Mercy Is the Only Way Forward
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open.substack.com/pub/brianrec...
A Politics of Punishment Is Breaking Us—Mercy Is the Only Way Forward
We’re addicted to shaming and exiling those we disagree with. But has anyone ever truly changed their mind because they were punished?
open.substack.com
January 30, 2025 at 9:35 PM
A Politics of Punishment Is Breaking Us—Mercy Is the Only Way Forward
open.substack.com/pub/brianrec...
open.substack.com/pub/brianrec...