Jay talks with musician David Bazan (Pedro the Lion and Headphones.) In this first part of a two-parter, Jay and David talk music and religion.  

Jay and Rev. Lawrence Richardson talk about the struggles of being transgender, queer, African American, and on top of that, being a Christian pastor. Lawrence is the Founding Pastor of Shift UCC (an interactive, online-based ministry), Social Media Strategist for the Center for Progressive Renewal, an activist and a writer.

(Intro and Outro music: mix of This is Radio Clash, by The Clash)

Jay has a chat with Dr. Amy Burdette. She is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at Florida State University. Her research focuses on the influence of religion on the sex lives of teens and young adults. 

John D. Caputo, or Jack, as he likes to be called, is a philosopher, author and “sometimes theologian.” He is the Professor of Religion Emeritus at Syracuse University and the Professor of Philosophy Emeritus at Villanova University. He and Jay talk philosophy, religion and weak theology. 

Katrina Spade is the founder and executive director of The Urban Death Project, which promotes a sustainable method for honoring the dead by transforming their bodies into usable compost. The Seattle-based architect has a plan that could change how we look at death and the grieving process. 

(Music mix of This is Radio Clash by The Clash)