web01.fireside.fm Tue, 19 May 2026 17:08:49 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Tatter - Episodes Tagged with “Lgbt” https://tatter.fireside.fm/tags/lgbt Mon, 23 Jul 2018 05:00:00 -0400 This is a podcast exploring issues in politics and policy. Each episode features conversation with at least one subject matter expert, with a goal of helping listeners better understand the topic. en-us episodic Politics and Policy Michael Sargent This is a podcast exploring issues in politics and policy. Each episode features conversation with at least one subject matter expert, with a goal of helping listeners better understand the topic. no politics, policy, law Michael Sargent profsargent@gmail.com Episode 22: Moats and Bridges https://tatter.fireside.fm/22 70a9e93c-b3ac-4259-a0df-b77067674a4c Mon, 23 Jul 2018 05:00:00 -0400 Michael Sargent full Michael Sargent My conversation with Father James Martin, SJ, editor at large for America: The Jesuit Review. Most of our discussion addressed his advocacy for the Catholic church engaging LGBT people with respect, compassion, and sensitivity. 30:31 no <p>Father James Martin is a Jesuit priest and editor at large for <em>America: The Jesuit Review</em>. He's the author of multiple books, including <em>Building A Bridge: How The Catholic Church And The LGBT Community Can Enter Into A Relationship Of Respect, Compassion, And Sensitivity</em>. Although I had hoped to make this interview the basis of a special Pride episode of <em>Tatter</em>, July was the soonest we could chat, and I am grateful to Father Jim for talking to me. Even though I'm an atheist, and even though I don't agree with him or the Catholic Church on all issues, I respect him and so I call him "Father" without hesitation.</p> <p>He's been a guest multiple times on the Colbert Report, and even earned the informal distinction of chaplain for the show. He's also appeared on NPR's <em>Fresh Air</em>, PBS's <em>The Newshour with Jim Lehrer</em>, and more. I feel lucky that Father Jim spent time with Tatter. We discussed LGBT issues for the most part, but also the Trump administration's treatment of refugees. Check it out.</p> <p><strong>LINKS</strong><br> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Merton" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Wiki entry on Thomas Merton</a><br> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Society_of_Jesus" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Society of Jesus (The Jesuits)</a><br> <a href="http://jrsusa.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Jesuit Refugee Service</a><br> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079RBFYQW/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&amp;btkr=1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">"Building a Bridge" by James Martin</a><br> <a href="http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/para/2358.htm" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Catechism of the Catholic Church (2358)</a><br> <a href="https://www.newwaysministry.org/2017/12/07/austrian-cardinal-leads-world-aids-day-memorial-provides-example-follow/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">"Austrian cardinal leads World AIDS Day memorial, provides example to follow" (New Ways Ministry)</a><br> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/FrJamesMartin/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Father Jim's Facebook page</a><br> <a href="https://twitter.com/@jamesmartinsj" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Father Jim's Twitter profile</a><br> <a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/voices/james-martin-sj" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Father Jim's profile at America: The Jesuit Review</a><br> <a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2017/03/a-saint-for-difficult-people/513821/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Atlantic article on Dorothy Day</a><br> <a href="https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2018/03/07/591644491/salvadoran-archbishop-oscar-romero-gunned-down-in-1980-will-become-a-saint" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">NPR report on Oscar Romero</a></p> <p>Cover art credit: Damnonii, Thomas Linard, and Wikignome0529 (Wikimedia Commons) Special Guest: Father James Martin.</p> LGBT, LGBTQ, Christianity Father James Martin is a Jesuit priest and editor at large for America: The Jesuit Review. He's the author of multiple books, including Building A Bridge: How The Catholic Church And The LGBT Community Can Enter Into A Relationship Of Respect, Compassion, And Sensitivity. Although I had hoped to make this interview the basis of a special Pride episode of Tatter, July was the soonest we could chat, and I am grateful to Father Jim for talking to me. Even though I'm an atheist, and even though I don't agree with him or the Catholic Church on all issues, I respect him and so I call him "Father" without hesitation.

He's been a guest multiple times on the Colbert Report, and even earned the informal distinction of chaplain for the show. He's also appeared on NPR's Fresh Air, PBS's The Newshour with Jim Lehrer, and more. I feel lucky that Father Jim spent time with Tatter. We discussed LGBT issues for the most part, but also the Trump administration's treatment of refugees. Check it out.

LINKS
Wiki entry on Thomas Merton
Society of Jesus (The Jesuits)
Jesuit Refugee Service
"Building a Bridge" by James Martin
Catechism of the Catholic Church (2358)
"Austrian cardinal leads World AIDS Day memorial, provides example to follow" (New Ways Ministry)
Father Jim's Facebook page
Father Jim's Twitter profile
Father Jim's profile at America: The Jesuit Review
Atlantic article on Dorothy Day
NPR report on Oscar Romero

Cover art credit: Damnonii, Thomas Linard, and Wikignome0529 (Wikimedia Commons)

Special Guest: Father James Martin.

]]> Father James Martin is a Jesuit priest and editor at large for America: The Jesuit Review. He's the author of multiple books, including Building A Bridge: How The Catholic Church And The LGBT Community Can Enter Into A Relationship Of Respect, Compassion, And Sensitivity. Although I had hoped to make this interview the basis of a special Pride episode of Tatter, July was the soonest we could chat, and I am grateful to Father Jim for talking to me. Even though I'm an atheist, and even though I don't agree with him or the Catholic Church on all issues, I respect him and so I call him "Father" without hesitation.

He's been a guest multiple times on the Colbert Report, and even earned the informal distinction of chaplain for the show. He's also appeared on NPR's Fresh Air, PBS's The Newshour with Jim Lehrer, and more. I feel lucky that Father Jim spent time with Tatter. We discussed LGBT issues for the most part, but also the Trump administration's treatment of refugees. Check it out.

LINKS
Wiki entry on Thomas Merton
Society of Jesus (The Jesuits)
Jesuit Refugee Service
"Building a Bridge" by James Martin
Catechism of the Catholic Church (2358)
"Austrian cardinal leads World AIDS Day memorial, provides example to follow" (New Ways Ministry)
Father Jim's Facebook page
Father Jim's Twitter profile
Father Jim's profile at America: The Jesuit Review
Atlantic article on Dorothy Day
NPR report on Oscar Romero

Cover art credit: Damnonii, Thomas Linard, and Wikignome0529 (Wikimedia Commons)

Special Guest: Father James Martin.

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