Live from the podcast stage at the Q Christian Fellowship conference in Portland, OR. Cythina and Laura Beth are joined by Haley Warner and Bridget Black to kick off a new season of Going Nowhere. We took some time to wrap up our conversation about Peace as a Path of Resistance and introduced the new topic of Joy as resistance (or in Cynthia's case, a resistance to Joy!)

Takeaways

• Peace as a path of resistance
• The sensorial experience of joy and peace
• The role of love in grounding joy and peace Grounding in peace and joy goes beyond feelings and is rooted in a state of being.
• Peace and joy are interdependently connected and are found within a community.
• Living a spiritual life is defined as living in community, emphasizing the importance of communal support and connection.

This is the last full episode of season 1! We will see you soon on the podcast stage of the QCF Conference where we will reflect on our conversations and look ahead to season 2.

In this episode (which we recorded last summer), our guests, Michelle and Clee, share their experience of navigating the transgender experience in both family and church environments.

In this engaging conversation, Derek Webb discusses his journey as an artist, the importance of authenticity in creativity, and the urgency of addressing issues within the LGBTQ+ community through his music. The dialogue explores the complexities of navigating societal expectations while remaining true to oneself, emphasizing the power of vulnerability and community support. Webb shares insights on his latest project, 'Survival Songs,' which aims to provide a voice for those in need and highlights the significance of small acts of kindness in making a difference.

https://www.derekwebb.com/

• (00:00:21) - Today's Podcast: We Are Actually Somewhere
• (00:01:14) - The Coalition for Peace and Restoration
• (00:05:00) - Reverend Laura Beth Buckleiter on Being the Right Reverend
• (00:06:08) - The Coalition for Peace and Restoration: Co-creator for Administration
• (00:06:54) - What is the Coalition for Peace and Restoration?
• (00:12:25) - The Journey of the Queer Coalition
• (00:16:41) - What is the Queer-Queer Community?
• (00:20:56) - The Coalition for Peace and Restoration: Future Plans
• (00:27:05) - A Place for Spiritual Healing for Pastors
• (00:32:49) - The need for a spiritual space
• (00:35:21) - Exploring Wholeness in the Coalition
• (00:37:46) - Spiritual Health: Body and Soul
• (00:44:39) - The Center for Peace and Restoration: Opening Soon
• (00:48:41) - Countdown to the Recovery Cafe
• (00:53:30) - Crowds At Paralympics
• (00:53:39) - The End of My Board Seat
• (00:58:17) - The Center for Peace and Restoration
• (01:00:11) - The Flaming Grant Concert
• (01:02:02) - Space for the Soul

In our first venture on the journey to being "nowhere" (i.e. present in the moment), co-hosts Cynthia Vacca Davis and Laura Beth Buchleiter interview each other and explore what has inspired this project.

In this conversation, Laura Beth and Cynthia welcome pastor, author, and advocate, Sarah Griffiths Lund to talk about her recently released book, Blessed Minds: Breaking the Silence About Neurodiversity. Sarah's book is a wonderful introduction to understanding the beauty and complexity of neurodiversity in all the ways it shows up - especially from the perspective of leading faith community.

We talk about the intersection of mental health, neurodiversity, and the LGBTQ+ community, and wanted to include this contact for the Trevor Project, a resource for those in the community struggling with a variety of issues: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/

Other Links:

Rev. Dr. Sarah Griffiths Lund

Cyntia Vacca Davis

Laura Beth Buchleiter

In this conversation, Rachel Hall, a queer and trans singer-songwriter, shares her journey of self-discovery, the importance of community, and the impact of political climate on her art. She discusses the complexities of family dynamics, the grief associated with her transition, and the significance of representation in the trans community. Rachel emphasizes the need to decentralize romantic relationships and highlights the hope that exists even amidst loss. Her upcoming projects and involvement in Pride events reflect her commitment to visibility and celebration of queer identities.

https://mariela.band/

• (00:00:08) - Going Nowhere
• (00:02:34) - Pod interview: Flaming Grant and More
• (00:04:48) - Nowhere in Nowhere
• (00:06:29) - Rachel Hall on Going Nowhere
• (00:07:54) - Rachel on Wonders
• (00:10:12) - How Are You Coping With the Trump Era?
• (00:12:41) - Finding Your People
• (00:19:06) - Coming Out: The Epiphany and Grief
• (00:25:49) - Mariah on The Story of Her Transition
• (00:36:42) - Dear Rachel: Please Have A Happy Ending
• (00:40:16) - You're a Trans Artist on Social Media
• (00:48:45) - Mariah Carey on Her New Single 'Girls Of Summer'
• (00:50:58) - A Side Quest for Cynthia
• (00:53:03) - Rachel's

Cynthia and Laura Beth are back to explore the themes of chaos, peace, and the importance of connection in a world filled with uncertainty. Poet, advocate, and extraordinary human Marla Taviano joins the discussion, sharing her experiences of deconstruction and the transformative power of embracing one's authentic self as she shares stories of her life and the poetry that flows from it.

for more about Laura Beth: https://laura-bethany.com/creativeworks/podcasts/

for more about Cynthia: https://cynthiavaccadavis.com/

for more about Marla: https://itsmemarla.com/