The Word Goes Out

A podcast from New Ways Ministry sharing insights from LGBTQ+ Catholics and their allies about the Sunday scripture readings

We at New Ways Ministry believe that LGBTQ+ Catholics bring unique spiritual gifts to the world and the Church: the courage to be truth-tellers, a deep sensitivity to those on the margins, and the vital reminder that we are all wonderfully made.

Each weekend on this podcast, LGBTQ+ Catholics and their allies will share their own stories and insights on the Sunday scripture readings, offering a perspective rooted in the truth of lived experience. These reflections reveal the deep faith and spirituality that LGBTQ+ people have discovered and nurtured, even if sometimes in challenging situations. They are an invitation to find God’s word within the reality of our own lives, whether LGBTQ+ or not.

To listen to The Word Goes Out, click the title of the episode you want to hear in the feed below. Or visit the show’s page on Spotify or Youtube.

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  • We Are Jesus’ Hands, Feet, and Beating Heart for LGBTQ+ Inclusion June 4, 2026
    What does it truly mean to receive the Body of Christ?In this episode, Bondings 2.0 contributor Yunuen Trujillo shares a deeply personal reflection on returning to her home parish for a friend's ordination and navigating the anxiety that many LGBTQ+ Catholics face in the Communion line. Celebrating the Feast of Corpus Christi, she explores how […]
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  • When Our Plans for Christian Living Meet Life’s Messy Reality May 28, 2026
    It is easy to have a "pristine" and perfect plan for Christian living... until other people show up!In this episode, Francis DeBernardo, Executive Director of New Ways Ministry and Editor of Bondings 2.0, reflects on how the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity helps us think about the comedic, challenging, and beautiful reality of church […]
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  • Pentecost Reminds the Church That All Are Welcome May 21, 2026
    What does it truly mean to build a Church where everyone belongs?In this episode, Bishop John Stowe, OFM Conv. of Lexington, Kentucky reflects on how the Holy Spirit didn't come to keep the early disciples safe and comfortable inside a closed house; rather, the driving wind of Pentecost blew the doors wide open. Discover how […]
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