Bonnie Violet

a queer chaplain

Bonnie Violet

  • Interview with Religions News Service for Drag Worship: Where Queer Faith and Performance Collide with Kathryn Post

Interview with Religions News Service for Drag Worship: Where Queer Faith and Performance Collide with Kathryn Post

Friday 21st June 2024

Bonnie Violet and Kathryn Post discuss the unique blend of queer faith and performance in drag worship, offering heartfelt insights and inspiring stories.
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a queer chaplain
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Bonnie Violet
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Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Religion & Spirituality
Spiritual & Personal Growth Journeys
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Queer Faith and Performance: A Conversation with Kathryn Post

Episode Overview

  • Bonnie Violet shares her journey from Idaho to becoming a digital chaplain.
  • The episode explores the role of drag artists as modern-day preachers.
  • Kathryn Post highlights the blend of faith and performance in drag worship.
  • Discussion on creating inclusive spiritual spaces for queer individuals.
  • Insights into integrating faith and identity within the LGBTQ+ community.
Drag artists are like the preachers of our community, bringing joy, awareness, and charity.
In this engaging episode of 'a queer chaplain', Bonnie Violet sits down with Kathryn Post from the Religion News Service to explore the intersection of queer faith and performance. Bonnie Violet, a trans genderqueer spiritual drag artist, shares her remarkable journey from a small town in Idaho to becoming a digital chaplain. She recounts her early church experiences, the challenges of living with HIV, and how the queer community became her new sanctuary.
This episode dives into the transformative power of drag and spirituality, illustrating how drag artists often serve as modern-day preachers within their communities. Kathryn Post adds depth to the conversation by highlighting the unique blend of faith and performance in drag worship. The discussion also touches on Bonnie's nomadic lifestyle, her return to Idaho, and her ongoing mission to create inclusive spiritual spaces for queer individuals.
Whether you're curious about the role of spirituality in the LGBTQ+ community or looking for inspiration on how to integrate faith and identity, this episode offers a heartfelt and eye-opening perspective.