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Going NowhereEp 11 - Going Nowhere with Michelle and CleeThis is the last full episode of season 1! We will see you soon on the podcast stage of the QCF Conference where we will reflect on our conversations and look ahead to season 2.In this episode (which we recorded last summer), our guests, Michelle and Clee, share their experience of navigating the transgender experience in both family and church environments.
2026-01-161h 20
Going NowhereEp 13 - A Premier in Nowhere with MariellaCynthia and Laura Beth are joined once again by Rachel Hall, aka Mariela for the premiere of her her brand new album, Underglow.
Chapters
(00:00:14) - Coming soon: Somewhere Special(00:00:28) - Rachel Hall Returns as a Repeat Guest(00:01:01) - Talking To Cynthia on Her New Album(00:01:52) - Mariella's New Album The Underglow(00:03:43) - The Underglow(00:10:13) - On Fall In Love Again and The Album(00:14:01) - The Importance of Female Friendships(00:17:56) - San Diego's LGBT Music Community(00:22:57) - Panic at the Disco on The Music(00:26:17) - Raspberry Management: A Queer Women's Music Collective(00:29:08) - Never Fall In Love...
2025-09-301h 09
Going NowhereEp 10 - Going Nowhere with Marian Edmonds-AllenIn this conversation, Cynthia and Laura Beth talk with Rev. Dr. Marian Edmonds-Allen about change, healing, and the importance of community in the context of LGBTQ+ advocacy and spirituality. They discuss personal journeys of acceptance, the significance of creating safe spaces, and the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals in faith communities. Marion brings a perspective of optimism and resilience, highlighting the need for allies and the power of love in bridging divides. The conversation emphasizes the importance of navigating trauma, fostering understanding, and celebrating small victories in the ongoing journey toward inclusivity and acceptance.
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2025-09-121h 09
Going NowhereEpisode 9 - Peace & RestorationIn this episode, Cynthia and LB introduce the Coalition for Peace and Restoration, a community-focused organization promoting holistic wellness through the integration of body, soul, and spirit. They explore the vision behind the coalition, its inclusive approach to supporting the queer community and those adjacent to it, and the importance of creating a safe space for healing and spiritual development. The conversation highlights the coalition's activities, future aspirations, and the call for community involvement.
Chapters
(00:00:21) - Today's Podcast: We Are Actually Somewhere(00:01:14) - The Coalition for Peace and Restoration(00:05:00) - Reverend Laura Beth Buckleiter on Being the Right...
2025-09-011h 02
Going NowhereEpisode 9: Nowhere with CP&RIn this episode, we finaly talk about the launch of the Coalition for Peace and Restoration, a community-focused organization aimed at promoting holistic wellness through the integration of body, soul, and spirit. Laura Beth shares her vision for the Coalition, rooted in her personal journey and the need for a safe space for queer and queer-adjacent individuals. The conversation explores the importance of community engagement, the activities and offerings of the Coalition, and the future aspirations for growth and impact. The hosts emphasize the accessibility of spiritual health for everyone and invite listeners to get involved in supporting the Coalition's...
2025-08-201h 02
2025-07-3059 min
Going NowhereEpisode 7 Going Nowhere with Rachel Hall/MarielaIn this conversation, Rachel Hall, a queer and trans singer-songwriter, shares her journey of self-discovery, the importance of community, and the impact of political climate on her art. She discusses the complexities of family dynamics, the grief associated with her transition, and the significance of representation in the trans community. Rachel emphasizes the need to decentralize romantic relationships and highlights the hope that exists even amidst loss. Her upcoming projects and involvement in Pride events reflect her commitment to visibility and celebration of queer identities.
https://mariela.band/
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(00:00:08) - Going Nowhere(00:02:34...
2025-07-2455 min
Going NowhereEpisode 6 Going Nowhere with Sara Griffith LundIn this conversation, Laura Beth and Cynthia welcome pastor, author, and advocate, Sarah Griffiths Lund to talk about her recently released book, Blessed Minds: Breaking the Silence About Neurodiversity. Sarah's book is a wonderful introduction to understanding the beauty and complexity of neurodiversity in all the ways it shows up - especially from the perspective of leading faith community.
We talk about the intersection of mental health, neurodiversity, and the LGBTQ+ community, and wanted to include this contact for the Trevor Project, a resource for those in the community struggling with a variety of issues: https://www.t...
2025-05-0257 min
Going NowhereEpisode 5: Going Nowhere with Derek WebbIn this engaging conversation, Derek Webb discusses his journey as an artist, the importance of authenticity in creativity, and the urgency of addressing issues within the LGBTQ+ community through his music. The dialogue explores the complexities of navigating societal expectations while remaining true to oneself, emphasizing the power of vulnerability and community support. Webb shares insights on his latest project, 'Survival Songs,' which aims to provide a voice for those in need and highlights the significance of small acts of kindness in making a difference.
https://www.derekwebb.com/
2025-04-191h 20
Going NowhereGoing Nowhere Ep4 - Marla TavianoCynthia and Laura Beth are back to explore the themes of chaos, peace, and the importance of connection in a world filled with uncertainty. Poet, advocate, and extraordinary human Marla Taviano joins the discussion, sharing her experiences of deconstruction and the transformative power of embracing one's authentic self as she shares stories of her life and the poetry that flows from it.
for more about Laura Beth: https://laura-bethany.com/creativeworks/podcasts/
for more about Cynthia: https://cynthiavaccadavis.com/
for more about Marla: https://itsmemarla.com/
2025-03-141h 14
Going NowhereEpisode 3: Nowhere with Rev. Dr. Jessica, Misinformation AwarenessCynthia and Laura Beth are back to Nowhere with Rev. Dr. Jessica LeCrone. Jessica is a minister in the United Methodist Church with Masters of Divinity and Masters of Library and Information Science degrees. She combined all that learning and life experience into her DMin dissertation which focused on the growing challenges of Misinformation, specifically as it relates to churches, clergy, and social media.
2024-10-0856 min
Going NowhereEpisode 2: Going Nowhere with Cynthia & LB Part 2The conversation about what we are even doing here continues as Cynthia interviews Laura Beth.
2024-10-0844 min
Going NowhereGoing Nowhere with LB & Cynthia Part 1In our first venture on the journey to being "nowhere" (i.e. present in the moment), co-hosts Cynthia Vacca Davis and Laura Beth Buchleiter interview each other and explore what has inspired this project.
2024-10-0840 min
This Is Not Church PodcastIntersexion: A Conversation With Cynthia Vacca DavisThis Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by Holy Heretics - Losing religion and finding JesusIn this episode we chat with Cynthia Vacca DavisCynthia Vacca Davis teaches narrative nonfiction and journalism at Christopher Newport University. She holds an MFA in creative nonfiction and has led nonfiction workshops at The Muse Writers Center in Norfolk, Virginia, one of the biggest community writing centers of its kind in the country. She’s written hundreds of feature stories and profiles, a handful of pieces for literary journals, and two independently published YA novels, The Chrysalis and Drink the Rain. When she’s not...
2023-12-111h 19
Speaking In Church116 - For Every Body with Cynthia Vacca Davis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-10-1848 min
Deconstructing the Myth29. Cynthia Vacca Davis author of “Intersexion: A Story of Faith, Identity, and Authenticity”My conversation today is with Cynthia Vacca Davis about her book “Intersexion: A Story of Faith, Identity, and Authenticity” concerning her intersex friend Danny. We discuss how seeking to bring Danny’s story to the public caused unique tension in the Evangelical spaces Cynthia was a part of, as well as how to navigate the grey spaces of our faith by pressing into the core call to love others well.
cynthiavaccadavis.com
Lake Drive Books Author’s Page:
https://www.lakedrivebooks.com/books/#authors
Amazon link:
https://www.amazon.com/Intersexion-Story-Faith-Identity-Authenticity/dp/1957687061?nodl=1&dplnkId=b1cc8725-c085-46b3-beba-5bb3eb2f6...
2023-08-2946 min
Woman BeingEpisode 96 | Let's Talk About: Being An Intersex Ally w/ Cynthia Vacca DavisThe Woman Beings welcome author Cynthia Vacca Davis to discuss her book, Intersexion: A Story of Faith, Identity, and Authenticity. The book explores the journeys of Dani/Danny and Cynthia. Danny, an intersex individual, born visibly female but identifying as male, grapples with faith and family while longing to live truthfully. Cynthia, an LGBTQIA+ ally, confronts her own intersection of personal and professional choices, as she writes Danny's story. Cynthia shares her process of forging a deep friendship with Danny and the process of writing the book. Don't miss this episode!
Follow Cynthia: https://www.instagram.com...
2023-05-231h 28
Ink Drinker Literary SocietyIntersexion Discussion with Cynthia Vacca DavisAuthor Cynthia Vacca Davis joins Nicki and Brent. Cynthia is a semi-salty adjunct English professor with a trunk full of papers and snack wrappers. She holds an MFA in creative nonfiction, leads workshops, has written hundreds of feature stories, and has two independently published young adult novels, The Chrysalis and Drink the Rain. You can find Cynthia at: cynthiavaccadavis.com
Books Mentioned:
Medical Apartheid: The Dark History of Medical Experimentation on Black Americans from Colonial Times to the Present
White Women: Everything You Already Know About Your Own Racism and How to Do Better
Sunless and Silent and Deep
Manstruation...
2023-04-251h 19
Queer PoliFaithInterview with Cynthia Vacca DavisToday, we have an interview with Cynthia Vacca Davis, author of Intersexion: A Story of Faith, Identity, and Authenticity. We talk about the book, why she wrote it, and how her faith journey has impacted and been impacted by the book and here experiences. This was a really fun interview and we both really enjoyed ourselves. I really hope that you'll enjoy it too. Cynthia is on Instagram (@cynthia_vacca_davis) and Twitter (@_CynthiaDavis). If you are enjoying the podcast, please rate, like, and review on whatever platform you listen to the podcast on. You can follow...
2023-04-131h 02
The Recovering Evangelical PodcastCynthia Vacca DavisProfessor and author Cynthia Vacca Davis shares about her journey from convenient allyship to active advocacy. Cynthia's website: https://cynthiavaccadavis.com/ Buy Intersexion: https://tinyurl.com/yth4ph8v TRE Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Therecoveringevangelical
2023-02-1647 min
Speaking Up: Surviving Religions and CultsIntersexion - Cynthia Vacca Davis - BONUSCynthia Vacca Davis is a semi-salty adjunct English professor with a trunk full of papers and snack wrappers. She holds an MFA in creative nonfiction, leads writing workshops, and has written hundreds of feature stories, and two independently published YA novels. She's the author of Intersexion: a Story of Faith, Identity, and Authenticity from Lake Drive BooksBook Description: "Sometimes in life we reach an intersection where we must pick either safety or stepping into life as our true selves. It’s a moment of courage, vision, and finding our voice.Cynthia, an ad...
2023-02-1034 min
The New Evangelicals Podcast122. At the Intersexion of Misogyny and Homophobia // with Cynthia Vacca DavisCynthia Vacca Davis, professor, social media content creator and author of the book Intersexion, sits down with Tim to discuss the book. Cynthia explains her background in Christian spaces. Tim and Cynthia discuss how she met the person who was the inspiration for the book. Tim and Cynthia explain her struggle at a Christian University as an LGBTQIA affirming professor. Lastly, Cynthia explains where she is now and how she's found the community she has.Follow us on Instagram: @thenewevangelicalsGet tickets to our live event with Bradley Onishi in PhillySupport our w...
2023-01-3059 minThe New Evangelicals Podcast122. At the Intersexion of Misogyny and Homophobia // with Cynthia Vacca DavisCynthia Vacca Davis, professor, social media content creator and author of the book Intersexion, sits down with Tim to discuss the book. Cynthia explains her background in Christian spaces. Tim and Cynthia discuss how she met the person who was the inspiration for the book. Tim and Cynthia explain her struggle at a Christian University as an LGBTQIA affirming professor. Lastly, Cynthia explains where she is now and how she's found the community she has.Follow us on Instagram: @thenewevangelicalsGet tickets to our live event with Bradley Onishi in PhillySupport our w...
2023-01-3059 min
Wilderness TimesFaith, Identity, & Authenticity with Cynthia Vacca DavisWith a few audio issues (oops) Rev. Bri-anne sits down with author Cynthia Vacca Davis as they discuss Cynthia's newly released book Intersexion, as well as Cynthia's journey of allyship, and the cost of being Intersex in a complicated church landscape.More complete shownotes can be found on our website.GUESTSCynthia Vacca DavisBIBLE BITESPsalm 138:14read by Julian | King Julez from Toronto, Canada.Julian is chair of Affirm United S'affirmer EnsembleMUSICMommy Issues - Don't Leave Me Here on My OwnEmorie...
2022-11-1647 minSpeaking In Church85 - Intersexuality in Christianity with Cynthia Vacca Davis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-11-0945 min
Enjoy This Addictive Full Audiobook — Perfect This Weekend.Intersexion by Cynthia Vacca DavisPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/32353to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Intersexion
Author: Cynthia Vacca Davis
Narrator: Jennifer Pickens, Curtis Michael Holland
Format: mp3
Length: 8 hrs and 10 mins
Release date: 09-26-22
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 5 ratings
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs
Publisher's Summary:
Intersexion is a life-giving true story about choosing between social acceptance or health, fear or authenticity. Cynthia, an adjunct professor with a trunk full of ungraded papers and snack wrappers, has been an LGBTQIA+ ally for years—in convenient ways. She enjoys the company of her queer friends—but her support isn’t risky; it hasn’t cost her anyt...
2022-09-268h 10Press Play On This Sensational Full Audiobook — Perfect In The Car.Intersexion by Cynthia Vacca DavisPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/4552to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Intersexion
Author: Cynthia Vacca Davis
Narrator: Jennifer Pickens, Curtis Michael Holland
Format: mp3
Length: 8 hrs and 10 mins
Release date: 09-26-22
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 5 ratings
Genres: LGBTQ+
Publisher's Summary:
Intersexion is a life-giving true story about choosing between social acceptance or health, fear or authenticity. Cynthia, an adjunct professor with a trunk full of ungraded papers and snack wrappers, has been an LGBTQIA+ ally for years—in convenient ways. She enjoys the company of her queer friends—but her support isn’t risky; it hasn’t cost her anything...
2022-09-268h 10
Chapel ProbationS2.E3: Cynthia Vacca Davis (Unnamed Bible School)- The Repugnant Adjacent AdjunctEvery adjunct college professor dreams of having a full-time, tenure-track position. Cynthia Vacca Davis was offered a tenured position teaching English at a small Bible College, a job that offered a good salary with benefits. The problem was, Cynthia had just agreed to be a supporter of her friend Danny, who had just come out as an intersex male after living well into his adulthood as a female. The president of the Unnamed Bible College (UBS) pretty much lost his dull, tiny mind upon hearing about Cynthia's friend and her plan to write about Danny in her MFA program...
2022-08-091h 05
Full MutualityS1E20: Intersexion — with Cynthia Vacca DavisEnglish professor and author Cynthia Vacca Davis joins Gail and Nate to discuss her new book, Intersexion, Her book tells the dual narrative of Danny, an intersex AFAB man who was born and raised in a conservative Christian environment, and Cynthia herself, facing the forfeiture of her dream job thanks to a Christian university's stance on LGBTQIA+ people.To purchase Cynthia's book, visit one of the following links:Bookshop.org | https://bookshop.org/books/intersexion-a-story-of-faith-identity-and-authenticity/9781957687063IndieBound | https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781957687063Kobo | https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/intersexion-2Amazon | https://www.amazon.com...
2022-08-021h 13