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Cody J. Sanders 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

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Queer Baptist minister, practical theologian, dog lover

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Cody J. Sanders 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @queerbaptistrev.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
From your friendly book review editor… #pastoraltheology #pastoralcare #spiritualcare #pastoralcounseling #journalofpastoraltheology #societyforpastoraltheology
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Cody J. Sanders 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @queerbaptistrev.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
From your friendly book review editor… #pastoraltheology #pastoralcare #spiritualcare #pastoralcounseling #journalofpastoraltheology #societyforpastoraltheokogy
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Cody J. Sanders 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @queerbaptistrev.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
From your friendly book review editor… #pastoraltheology #pastoralcare #spiritualcare #pastoralcounseling #journalofpastoraltheology #societyforpastoraltheokogy
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Cody J. Sanders 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @queerbaptistrev.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
From your friendly book review editor… #pastoraltheology #pastoralcare #spiritualcare #pastoralcounseling #journalofpastoraltheology #societyforpastoraltheokogy
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Cody J. Sanders 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @queerbaptistrev.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
From your friendly book review editor… #pastoraltheology #pastoralcare #spiritualcare #pastoralcounseling #journalofpastoraltheology #societyforpastoraltheokogy
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Cody J. Sanders 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @queerbaptistrev.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
From your friendly book review editor… #pastoraltheology #pastoralcare #spiritualcare #pastoralcounseling #journalofpastoraltheology #societyforpastoraltheokogy
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Cody J. Sanders 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @queerbaptistrev.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
The new issue of CET with a couple of articles we just couldn’t fit into very full previous issue on political conflict and a special half-issue dedicated to ecological ethics with some wonderful authors. Check it out on the website or substack if you don’t subscribe to the paper edition!
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Cody J. Sanders 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @queerbaptistrev.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
New podcast episode: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/v...
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Baptist Inclusion in Church & Academy, With Cody Sanders
Podcast Episode · Voice of the Turtle · April 23 · 33m
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Cody J. Sanders 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @queerbaptistrev.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
My recent article following the SCOTUS decision this week:
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3 ways churches may respond to violence of conversion therapy
Christian Conversion therapy is theological malpractice (even if states don’t deem it therapeutic malpractice).
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pcusastore.bsky.social @pcusastore.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
NEW! Empower LGBTQIA youth in your church with the help of practical guidance, compassionate care, and fresh insights designed to build affirming, supportive faith communities. Learn More: bit.ly/3XRGEk6 #FaithfullyLGBTQ @queerbaptistrev.bsky.social
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A Brief Guide to Ministry with LGBTQIA Youth Updated Edition
A Brief Guide to Ministry with LGBTQIA Youth, Updated Edition Empower LGBTQIA youth in your church with the help of practical guidance, compassionate care, and fresh insights designed to build…
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Cody J. Sanders 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @queerbaptistrev.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Grateful for the opportunity to guest edit this new issue of CET on being church in an era of politicos conflict. Check it out for some helpful pieces. PDF link in comments.
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Cody J. Sanders 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @queerbaptistrev.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Becoming LGBTQIA-affirming is the beginning of a journey, not the end. Next comes operationalizing that commitment in preaching and teaching, worship and education, spiritual care and outreach/justice ministries. This fall Art Wright and I have a book coming out to help with those next steps!
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Cody J. Sanders 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @queerbaptistrev.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
In case this podcast episode is of interest… #mentalhealth #trauma #ministry #spiritualcare #pastoralcare podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/p...
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Cody J. Sanders 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @queerbaptistrev.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
Grateful for the opportunity to guest edit this issue of CET on immigration: christianethicstoday.com/wp/wp-conten...
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Cody J. Sanders 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @queerbaptistrev.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
The Japanese edition of Microaggressions in Ministry was just published!
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Phillips Theological Seminary @ptstulsa.edu · 08/09/2025
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/
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Cody J. Sanders 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @queerbaptistrev.bsky.social · 27/09/2025
My recent article in the new issue of Christian Ethics Today, in case it's helpful... christianethicstoday.com/wp/wp-conten...
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Cody J. Sanders 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @queerbaptistrev.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
If you're not already a subscriber to Christian Ethics Today (which is free for you and/or your churches), now's a good time. Subscribe here for emails or the mailed paper journal: christianethicstoday.com/wp/subscribe... And you can subscribe to CET's substack here: substack.com/@christianet...
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Cody J. Sanders 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @queerbaptistrev.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
In case this is helpful…
christianethicstoday.substack.com
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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Good Faith Media @goodfaithmedia.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
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...
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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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Cody J. Sanders 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @queerbaptistrev.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
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…
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Cody J. Sanders 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @queerbaptistrev.bsky.social · 11/05/2025
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Cody J. Sanders 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @queerbaptistrev.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
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
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Cody J. Sanders 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @queerbaptistrev.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ in case this is helpful for churches preparing for Pride: goodfaithmedia.org/church-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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Cody J. Sanders 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @queerbaptistrev.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
“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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Good Faith Media @goodfaithmedia.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
@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. ow.ly/81Vs50VAPAJ
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Cody J. Sanders 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @queerbaptistrev.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
Thoughts on teaching through our current polycrisis: www.wabashcenter.wabash.edu/2025/04/teac...
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Teaching through the Collective Trauma of a Polycrisis
Cody J. Sanders explores how educators can respond to the collective trauma of our era—marked by pandemic, climate crisis, political upheaval, and systemic injustice—by fostering trust, care, and resi...
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Cody J. Sanders 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @queerbaptistrev.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
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...
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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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Cody J. Sanders 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @queerbaptistrev.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
🌈 🎉 🥳 📚 🥳 🎉 🌈 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!
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Cody J. Sanders 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @queerbaptistrev.bsky.social · 13/04/2025
@codyvw.bsky.social
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Cody J. Sanders 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @queerbaptistrev.bsky.social · 06/04/2025
Precious little Suzie 🥰
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Cody J. Sanders 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @queerbaptistrev.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
Check out this excellent new book on #trans #biblical interpretation!
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Cody J. Sanders 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @queerbaptistrev.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
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!
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Cody J. Sanders 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @queerbaptistrev.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
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!
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Cody J. Sanders 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @queerbaptistrev.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
Always good to come home to Suzie.
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Cody J. Sanders 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @queerbaptistrev.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
My work companion 🥰
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Cody J. Sanders 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @queerbaptistrev.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
Sweet girl.
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Cody J. Sanders 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @queerbaptistrev.bsky.social · 19/01/2025
My first translation into Icelandic 🇮🇸: “How do I love the Bible when people have used it to do such harm?” biblian.is/2025/01/18/a... English original: enterthebible.org/how-do-i-lov...
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Af hverju þykir mér vænt um Biblíuna þegar fólk hefur notað orð hennar til að skaða aðra? | Hið íslenska biblíufélag
Höfundur: Cody J. Sanders. Greinin birtist fyrst á ensku á vefsíðunni https://enterthebible.org og er birt á íslensku með leyfi höfundar. (This article was ...
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Cody J. Sanders 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @queerbaptistrev.bsky.social · 19/01/2025
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Cody J. Sanders 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @queerbaptistrev.bsky.social · 04/01/2025
So precious.
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Cody J. Sanders 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @queerbaptistrev.bsky.social · 24/12/2024
#suzieblueheel is the sweetest.
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Cody J. Sanders 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @queerbaptistrev.bsky.social · 24/12/2024
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Cody J. Sanders 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @queerbaptistrev.bsky.social · 14/12/2024
Such a sweet girl.
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Cody J. Sanders 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @queerbaptistrev.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
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Cody J. Sanders 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @queerbaptistrev.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
A fun pic of me and some of my wonderful Luther Seminary colleagues in the Seminary’s magazine 🤣
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Cody J. Sanders 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @queerbaptistrev.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
“You may know how to pack a medical first-aid kit, but do you know how to pack a spiritual first-aid kit? Cody Sanders gets specific: words, phrases, beautiful questions, practices to use, and avoiding things done with good intention that often make matters worse." Mindy Sharp, Columbia Theological
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Cody J. Sanders 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @queerbaptistrev.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
Such a beautiful place.
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Cody J. Sanders 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @queerbaptistrev.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
On this Sunday’s lectionary texts… “The dream of God, as expressed in apocalyptic language, calls followers of Jesus to decide about which kingdom we will serve, which dream will captivate our imaginations and beckon our loyalty.” futurechurch.org/lectionary/b...
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Solemnity of Christ the King
Commentary by Cody J. Sanders
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Cody J. Sanders 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @queerbaptistrev.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
Gotta finish those syllabi. 😬
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Cody J. Sanders 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @queerbaptistrev.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
Sweet Suzie @codyvw.bsky.social
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