Queer & Christian: Reclaiming the Bible, Our Faith, and Our Place at the Table

Queer & Christian: Reclaiming the Bible, Our Faith, and Our Place at the Table - Paperback

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Queer & Christian: Reclaiming the Bible, Our Faith, and Our Place at the Table

Queer & Christian: Reclaiming the Bible, Our Faith, and Our Place at the Table - Paperback

by Brandan Robertson
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by Brandan Robertson (Author)

Celebrate queer faith and take your rightful place at God's table with Brandan Robertson, the "TikTok Pastor," Biblical scholar, and social activist

For too long, the Bible has been weaponized to exclude LGBTQ+ individuals, despite Jesus' radical message of inclusion. In Queer & Christian, Brandan Robertson envisions a faith where all are unequivocally embraced.

Ostracized at school, Brandan thought he had finally found his community when he joined the local church. But he soon realized that they were as intolerant as his peers at school had been--if not more so. After agonizing years of repressing his true identity, he discovered that God's table had always had a place for him. Jesus' love knows no bounds, embracing everyone unconditionally.

Queer & Christian is a joyful celebration of queer faith and an unyielding reclamation of the Bible. Dive into pages that offer:
-Compelling, evidence-based counterarguments to the "clobber verses" often used to condemn queerness
-Celebrations of queer saints within the Bible--more numerous than you might believe!
-Responses to commonly asked questions by queer folks and allies who're feeling lost within the Christian faith

Brandan Robertson stands as a beacon of love, hope, and unwavering support for anyone ready to reclaim their faith from the clutches of intolerance.

Author Biography

Rev. Brandan Robertson is an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ, as well as an author, activist, and public theologian working at the intersections of spirituality, sexuality, and social renewal. Known as the "TikTok Pastor," his inclusive theological content has reached over 300,000 followers and garnered more than 7 million views across digital platforms. A prolific writer, Robertson has authored, edited, or contributed to 26 books on spirituality, justice, and theology. His work has been featured in major outlets including TIME Magazine, The Huffington Post, NBC, and The Washington Post. He currently serves as a columnist for Baptist News Global and Progressing Spirit, the newsletter founded by renowned bishop and theologian John Shelby Spong. Robertson is a widely recognized voice in progressive faith conversations. His insights have been featured on CNN, NPR, MSNBC, and The New York Times, and he is regularly invited to speak at institutions such as The White House, Oxford University, and the Parliament of the World's Religions. A committed advocate for LGBTQ+ equality, Robertson has worked with global leaders and grassroots movements to help end conversion therapy and champion the rights of sexual and gender minorities. The Human Rights Campaign has recognized him as one of the nation's leading faith voices advancing LGBTQ+ inclusion. He is a founding member of The Union of Affirming Christians, a Patron of One Body, One Faith (UK), and an advisor to The Center for Progressive Christianity, LOVEBoldly, The Global Interfaith Commission on LGBTQ+ Lives, and The Ozanne Foundation US. Robertson's leadership has been sought by major institutions, serving on advisory committees for the Democratic National Convention, the U.S. Department of State, and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Pastoral Ministry and Biblical Studies from Moody Bible Institute, a Master of Theological Studies from Iliff School of Theology, and a Master of Arts in Political Science and Public Administration from Eastern Illinois University. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Biblical Studies at Drew University and lives in New York City.

Number of Pages: 288
Dimensions: 0.77 x 9.2 x 6.12 IN
Publication Date: June 02, 2026
ISBN9781250321367
Author Brandan Robertson
PublisherSt. Martin's Essentials
GenreReligion & spirituality and Self-help & personal development
FormatPaperback
PublishedJune 2026
LanguageENG- English
Pages288
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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About Brandan Robertson

Brandan Robertson is an author, pastor, thought-leader, and contemplative activist working at the intersections of spirituality, sexuality, and social renewal. Brandan is the Lead Pastor of Missiongathering Christian Church in San Diego, CA and the author or contributing author to six books, including Nomad: A Spirituality For Travelling Light (DLT Books, 2016) and Our Witness: The Unheard Stories of LGBT+ Christians (DLT Books, 2017). A prolific writer, he has published numerous articles in TIME, The Washington Post, and writes regularly for The Huffington Post. A sought out commentator on faith and public life, he is regularly interviewed by outlets such as MSNBC, NPR, Newsweek, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and The Associated Press. Acclaimed as one of "the most hope-inspiring young Christian leaders", Brandan speaks to diverse audiences around the globe and has been an honored guest speaker at a wide range of venues, from the White House to the Parliament of the World's Religions. He serves as an adjunct lecturer at San Francisco Theological Seminary and lectures regularly at globally prestigious academic institutions ranging from Oxford University, University College of Dublin, Cardiff University, and Emory University. A committed advocate for human rights globally, Brandan is the founder and executive director of Metanoia, a non-profit working to foster spiritual and social renewal around the world. The Human Rights Campaign named Brandan one of their "Faith Leaders Leading the Fight for LGBT+ Equality 2017". He served as the immediate past national spokesperson of Evangelicals for Marriage Equality and has served on the U.S. State Department's Working Group on Religion and LGBT+ Rights, The Democratic National Conventions LGBT+ Advisory Board, and the Humane Societies Millennial Faith Leader Advisory Board. Brandan is currently a postulant in the Order of Ecumenical Franciscans, and earned his Bachelors Degree in Pastoral Ministry & Theology from Moody Bible Institute and his Masters of Theological Studies from Iliff School of Theology. He currently resides in San Diego, California.

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