Our friend Joelle joined David and Tyler this week to talk about her unexpected journey from identifying as bisexual and spending time in queer (and Christian) spaces to experiencing what she describes as the disappearance of her same-sex attraction while exploring Eastern Orthodox Christianity. They talk about social media and dating apps, attraction and lust, marriage, and how Joelle’s relationship to Pride and the queer community continues to change.

Note: This episode uses the terms “Side A” and “Side B” (and X, Y) as shorthand. If you’re new to the conversation, you might find it helpful to check out episode #3, where we talk through the four “sides”: ⁠#3 - A-B-Y-X | 4 Sides on SSA/Gay Sexuality⁠

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★ Timestamps

(00:00) #89 - From Queer to… Queer Ally: Joelle’s Story

(01:07) Joelle’s initial summary to David

(03:54) Growing up evangelical, finding women on dating apps

(12:21) Finding queer TikTok, coming out: “I think I’m bisexual”

(17:54) Recent encounters with faith and queer sexuality

(27:35) Where do you feel attraction in your body? Lust vs. attraction

(31:50) The nature of attraction (to my husband, to others)

(42:29) Is there a need for Pride? (Joelle’s straight coming out)

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★ Credits || Creators and Hosts: David Frank, TJ Espinoza, Tyler Parker | Audio Engineer: Carl Swenson (on Spotify) | Podcast Manager: Elena F. ★