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Soulforce: Queer Feminist Latinx FaithTSV 008: The Home We Carry: The Beautiful Agony of Diasporic Identity w/Jessica Vazquez TorresReverend Sex and guest Jessica Vazquez Torres engage in a profound discussion about the complexities of identity, faith, and home within the context of the Puerto Rican diaspora. The conversation explores various personal experiences and reflections, spanning topics from the significance of familial and cultural terms, the challenges and transformative potential of diasporic existence, to the spiritual and political dimensions of community building. Key themes include the nuanced intersection of religion and colonialism, and how Latino communities navigate their multifaceted identities while striving for liberation. The episode concludes with a touching reflection on ancestral influence and the imperative of...
2025-12-011h 18
Soulforce: Queer Feminist Latinx FaithLove Letters From Rev. Sex Ep. 7: A Love Letter to Those Who Can't Pray AnymoreThis episode is a heartfelt exploration of prayer, aimed at those who feel alienated by traditional religious practices or believe that God doesn't want to hear from them. With an emphasis on God's omnipresence and the concept of 'Imago Dei,' Reverend Sex shares their personal belief that every individual carries a spark of the divine within them. The episode offers guidance on how to rekindle the practice of prayer through non-traditional methods and personal connections, encouraging listeners to find their unique way to communicate with the divine. The episode concludes with a prayer and a call to action...
2025-11-2632 min
Soulforce: Queer Feminist Latinx FaithTSV 007: Spiritual Justice + the Ministry of Protecting Migrants from ICEHost Rev. Alba Onofrio welcomes Arelis Figueroa, who discusses the day to day details of accompanying migrants to court dates and protecting them from ICE. Arelis also shares their journey from the Dominican Republic to New York. They discuss the importance of decolonial theology, the struggles of the immigrant community, and the essential work of organizing for justice. They dive into themes of mental health, resurrection, and the power of community, while learning about influential figures within the liberation theology movement. This episode is a testament to the resilience and unwavering spirit of those who fight for a more...
2025-11-2446 min
Soulforce: Queer Feminist Latinx FaithFriday from the Archives 002: In the Beginning: A Queer Theological Perspective on Gender in Genesis 1In this episode of Soulforce’s ‘Friday from the Archives,' host Nadia Arellano introduces a powerful sermon by Reverend Alba Onofrio, also known as Reverend Sex, delivered during the Episcopal Church's Gender Justice Jam in 2025. The sermon explores the concept of being made in the image of God beyond the gender binary, drawing from Soul Force's resource 'The Gender of God and Creation.' Reverend Alba challenges traditional interpretations of Genesis 1 and emphasizes the expansive, inclusive nature of divine identity, using examples from Hebrew texts and feminine and plural imagery for God. The episode emphasizes the importance of a br...
2025-11-2138 min
Soulforce: Queer Feminist Latinx FaithLove Letters From Rev. Sex Ep. 6: Audre Lorde and The Gospel of the EroticIn this episode of Love Letters, Reverend Sex introduces themself and discusses their background, the series' focus on queer and Latina identity, decolonial theology, faith, and gender justice. Rev. Sex explores the concept of the Gospel of the Erotic, inspired by Audre Lorde, as a deep life force and source of power for change. Reverend Sex shares her perspective on recognizing internal desires, dismantling patriarchal systems, and fostering community, emphasizing the importance of listening to the erotic for personal liberation and resistance against oppressive structures. The episode concludes with a prayer and an invitation for listeners to engage with...
2025-11-1925 min
Chapel ProbationChapel Probation s5- Rev Alba Onofrio aka Rev Sex: Appalachian Purity Culture to Rev Sex at SoulforceSoulforce has been a big part of the stories coming out of Azusa Pacific University throughout this podcast. From the guests who attended the events on campus to the subsequent generations who banded together to start a movement, Soulforce is part of the DNA of Chapel Probation. So it was a thrill to be able to work with Rev Alba all year at Axis Mundi, producing Teologia Sin Verguenza and Love Letters on the main Soulforce Podcast. And now the chance to spend time with Rev Alba to hear her story and bask in her badass wisdom is an...
2025-11-181h 22
Soulforce: Queer Feminist Latinx FaithTSV 006: Sacred Questioning: Liberation in Deconstruction w/ Karla PerezHost Reverend Sex (Rev. Alba Onofrio) welcomes Karla Perez, a licensed mental health therapist with a rich background in social justice and community wellness, to discuss queer and feminist theology. Karla shares her journey of embracing her identity as both a queer, non-binary person and an ally turned advocate. The conversation covers the founding of Ministerio Latino, challenges and revelations in her personal life, and the significance of decolonial theology in addressing real-world issues. They also explore the complex dynamics of being an immigrant, spiritual displacement, and maintaining faith amid political and community challenges. The episode highlights the importance...
2025-11-171h 04
Soulforce: Queer Feminist Latinx FaithLove Letters From Rev. Sex Ep. 5: The Pain of Conversion “Therapy” and Moving From Original Sin to Original BlessingIn this heartfelt episode, Reverend Sex delves into the pervasive and damaging effects of conversion therapy, addressing those who have experienced it firsthand. They explore the societal and religious pressures to conform to heteronormative standards and discuss the flawed theology of original sin that perpetuates these harmful practices. Offering a contrasting perspective, Reverend Sex champions the idea of original blessing, celebrating the natural diversity and inherent goodness in all individuals. The episode concludes with a prayer for freedom, acceptance, and the embracement of one's true self.Hosted by Rev. Sex (Rev. Alba Onofrio - Executive Director of Sou...
2025-11-1230 min
Soulforce: Queer Feminist Latinx FaithTSV 005: Practicing Presence Amidst Capitalism’s Death-dealing Systems w/ ana g. lara lópez Reverend Sex welcomes guest ana g. lara lópez. They discuss their identification as a 'sinvergüenza' and their paths through gender identity, sexual identity, and overcoming intergenerational trauma. The guest shares a transformative moment of self-realization, choosing life amidst chronic pain and societal oppression. The conversation explores the guest's activism, including their involvement with the Freedom Church of the Poor and the Kairos Center for Religions Rights and Social Justice. They delve into systemic poverty, social justice, and the intersections of faith and activism. The narrative continues with insights into the guest's family background, particularly their mother's resistive spi...
2025-11-1059 min
Soulforce: Queer Feminist Latinx FaithLove Letters From Rev. Sex Ep. 7: A Love Letter to Those Who Can't Pray Any MoreThis is a love letter from Reverend Sex to anyone who can't pray anymore . . . The Rev. explains that prayer is a channel to the divine, rooted in the belief that God is within and beyond all beings. They offer practical advice on how to reconnect with prayer in a meaningful way, particularly for those who have felt alienated from traditional religious practices. Reverend Sex encourages using personal and unconventional methods to communicate with God and re-establish a spiritual connection. The episode concludes with a heartfelt prayer and an invitation for listeners to share their stories and feedback.00:00 I...
2025-11-0632 min
Soulforce: Queer Feminist Latinx FaithLove Letters From Rev. Sex Ep. 4: A Love Letter to Our Ancestors - And the Magic Within UsIn this intimate witching-hour love letter, Reverend Sex speaks to those who were once taught to fear their magic, distrust their ancestors, and turn away from ritual and remembrance. This episode arrives during the season of Halloween, Samhain, and Día de los Muertos in order to reclaim what was taken from us in the name of purity, control, and white Christian supremacy.In This EpisodeReverend Sex shares:💫 A midnight meditation on finding each other in a chaotic world💫 The painful erasure of ancestral practices under Christian supremacy💫 A call for...
2025-11-0531 min
Soulforce: Queer Feminist Latinx FaithTSV 004: "The Shame" of the Undocumented: Identity, Healing, and Hope w/ Dr. Norma RamirezHost Rev. Sex engages in a profound conversation with Dr. Norma Ramirez, discussing the intersections of undocumented status, shame, gender, and spirituality within the context of their personal and professional life. The dialogue navigates the parallels between political and religious shame, the influence of harmful theological narratives, and the significance of reclaiming one's inherent worth. Emphasizing collective healing and spirituality, they also explore the unknown aspects of a relationship with God and the importance of ancestral wisdom and interconnectedness in the journey toward justice and healing.00:00 Welcome and Introduction00:35 Understanding 'Sinvergüenza'01:51 Personal E...
2025-11-0359 min
Soulforce: Queer Feminist Latinx FaithLove Letters From Rev. Sex Ep. 3: Overcoming Rapture TraumaIn this Love Letter, Rev. Sex grapples with the traditional Christian belief that non-Christians and individuals who do not conform to certain religious norms are destined for hell. Reflecting on personal experiences and teachings within the queer and trans community, the speaker questions whether a loving God would condemn people to eternal damnation. The conclusion is to decolonize their faith by rejecting a controlling and punitive image of God, and instead embracing a more inclusive and compassionate understanding of Christianity.00:00 Questioning Eternal Damnation19:12 Struggling with Traditional Teachings19:30 The Queer and Trans Perspective19:48 Redefining Faith and God19:59 Decolonizing Religion
2025-10-2929 min
Soulforce: Queer Feminist Latinx FaithTSV 003: Spiritual Autonomy: Living Shamelessly After White Fundamentalism w/ Belén MoralesHost Reverend Sex engages in an illuminating conversation with Belén Morales about the intersections of queer, trans, feminist, and faith identities within the context of Latin American theology. They explore the concept of living without shame, the challenges of growing up in fundamentalist communities, and the journey to reclaim self-trust and spiritual autonomy. Belén provides insights into their experiences of disentangling White supremacist and patriarchal beliefs within the church, connecting the dots to the current political moment and the role of ICE agents. The episode delves deep into the importance of decolonial theology, body sovereignty, and the co...
2025-10-271h 04
Soulforce: Queer Feminist Latinx FaithFriday From the Archives: Nonviolence and the Spiritual Terrorism of ICEToday we bring you a conversation from the archives - Rev. Alba Onofrio, Nadia Arellano, Belén Morales, Maura Fernández Salas, Megan Sharkey, and Rev. Rhina Ramos discussing the spiritual violence of the ICE raids in Los Angeles and the ways that nonviolent resistance must be relentless, community-based, and founded on solidarity. They discuss the fragile nature of the regime's power and the overwhelming strength of Latine people across the USA.Friday From the Archives is hosted by Nadia Arellano, the Associate Director of Soulforce. The other content on this channel is Hosted by Rev...
2025-10-2449 min
Soulforce: Queer Feminist Latinx FaithLove Letters From Rev. Sex Ep. 2: Beyond Fear to Divine CompanionshipIn this Love Letter, Rev. Sex speaks directly to those who have been taught to fear a wrathful God who threatens disobedience with eternal punishment. Reverend Sex breaks down the pervasive nature of fear within Christian theology, particularly the fear of hell and divine punishment, and how this fear can paralyze believers. The right reverend emphasizes the importance of decolonizing one's understanding of God, shifting from a fear-based relationship to one centered on love, authenticity, and divine companionship. The episode concludes with a heartfelt prayer for those overwhelmed by fear and a call to practical action rooted in courage...
2025-10-2224 min
Premium Ad-Free: Straight White American JesusResisting the Spiritual Violence of ICEIn this episode, Brad Onishi sits down with Rev. Alba Onofrio—executive director of Soulforce and host of Teología Sin Vergüenza—for a powerful exploration of faith, queerness, and resistance. Together, they unpack how white Christian nationalism and institutions like ICE perpetuate spiritual violence against marginalized communities, and how Soulforce responds through nonviolent resistance and liberative theology. Rev. Alba shares their own remarkable story—from growing up in Appalachia and coming out, to embracing the name “Reverend Sex” and reclaiming spirituality as a site of freedom rather than shame.
The conversation dives into the roots and mission...
2025-10-2032 minStraight White American JesusResisting the Spiritual Violence of ICEIn this episode, Brad Onishi sits down with Rev. Alba Onofrio—executive director of Soulforce and host of Teología Sin Vergüenza—for a powerful exploration of faith, queerness, and resistance. Together, they unpack how white Christian nationalism and institutions like ICE perpetuate spiritual violence against marginalized communities, and how Soulforce responds through nonviolent resistance and liberative theology. Rev. Alba shares their own remarkable story—from growing up in Appalachia and coming out, to embracing the name “Reverend Sex” and reclaiming spirituality as a site of freedom rather than shame.
The conversation dives into the roots and mission...
2025-10-2032 min
Soulforce: Queer Feminist Latinx FaithTSV 002: Decolonial Theology and Queer Feminism w/ Dr. Nancy BedfordHost Reverend Alba Onofrio (Reverend Sex) welcomes Dr. Nancy Bedford to explore the intersections of queer and feminist theology within the Latin American context. The discussion delves into Bedford's personal journey and her work, emphasizing the critical role of decolonial theology. Topics include the reinterpretation of religious texts, especially the Bible, through the empowering lens of feminist and queer readings. Bedford highlights the importance of community, mutuality, and the role of spirituality in resisting oppressive structures. The conversation also touches on the historical and contemporary significance of influential women in theology, and the broader implications of their work for...
2025-10-201h 08
Soulforce: Queer Feminist Latinx FaithLove Letters From Rev. Sex Ep. 1: Sacred Resistance and Spiritual HealingIn this first episode of 'Love Letters From Reverend Sex,' Reverend Alba Onofrio, also known as Reverend Sex, commemorates their 10th anniversary of ordained ministry. They reflect on their unconventional ministry journey as a Queer feminist Latinx spiritual strategist with Soulforce and the Sexual Liberation Collective. Reverend Sex discusses their ordination by a diverse group of radical queers in Durham, North Carolina, emphasizing the importance of fighting spiritual violence and reclaiming theology for marginalized communities. They share how creative rituals, such as adapted communion and a reimagined 'Our Mother' prayer, play a role in their ministry. The episode...
2025-10-1521 min
Soulforce: Queer Feminist Latinx FaithTSV 001: Divine Pleasure After Purity Culture with Rev. Dr. Lis Valle-RuizCan pleasure be divine? How do you become shameless after decades of living under the lies and pain of purity culture? What does shameless theology look like?In this first English episode of TSV, Reverend Sex introduces the vibrant world of Queer and feminist theology, focusing on communities from Latin America and its diaspora. Reverend Sex and their guest, the Rev. Dr. Lis Valle-Ruiz, discuss their personal and communal journeys of integrating Queer identity, activism, and faith. They touch upon themes of cultural and spiritual exile, the myths of purity culture, and the intersections of queerness and C...
2025-10-1358 min
Soulforce: Queer Feminist Latinx FaithTSV 000: Introducing Teología Sin VergüenzaWelcome to Teología Sin Vergüenza (TSV)! This is a podcast about shameless theology that centers dialogue on Queer, trans, and feminist theology. Hosted by Rev. Sex (Rev. Alba Onofrio - Executive Director of Soulforce), this podcast channel offers connection, reflection, and community for anyone feeling spiritually marginalized or exiled but still resiliently faithful.TSV seeks to decolonize faith, mixing theological education with real-life experiences to support human rights and liberation. Initially launched in Spanish, TSV addresses the monopolization of religious discourse by the far right. The platform gathers people of diverse Christian denominations, pastors, activists, an...
2025-10-0610 min
Soulforce: Queer Feminist Latinx FaithTrailer: Teología Sin Vergüenza - Shameless TheologyTeología Sin Vergüenza (TSV) is a unique podcast that amplifies ferocious queer, feminist, academically-trained Latinx theologians who are living examples of counter-narratives and theological resistance to the political and religious threats our people face.This media project is the first of its kind: a woman-led and queer-centered conversation space where activists and theologians convene digitally across the Americas to discuss the alternatives to death-dealing theologies of Christian fundamentalism that kill our spirits and impede our progress to equal human rights — all from an unapologetically politicized faith perspective.
2025-09-2901 min
Gender Justice JamGender Injustice and Poverty, Part IIThis week: Gender Injustice and Poverty, Part IIShailly Gupta-Barnes and Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis, Kairos Center for Religions, Rights & Social JusticeRev. Alba Onofrio, SoulforceWelcome to the Gender Justice Jam! This 12-week virtual education and formation series is designed to inform and equip advocates for gender justice. The series—grounded in Scripture, theology, prayer, arts, and culture—includes discussions with organizers, clergy, and other leaders on topics including defending reproductive justice, supporting LGBTQ+ youth and families, preventing gender-based violence, and more.
2024-11-221h 25
Mapping the Doctrine of DiscoveryS05E03 Reclaiming Faith: Dismantling White Christian Supremacy and Healing Through Indigenous SpiritualityWhat if the very religion that oppressed your ancestors could also be your path to liberation? Join us as we engage with Soulforce's representatives—Reverend Alba Onofrio, Nadia Arellano, and Karina Vargas—in a powerful conversation about dismantling white Christian supremacy and Christian nationalism. We share insights from a recent gathering at Syracuse University, highlighting the crucial role of community and continuous dialogue in tackling these urgent issues.Our journey doesn't stop there. We explore the intricate relationship between Christianity and Indigenous spirituality, examining how faith, once a tool of colonialism, can now be reclaimed for healing and...
2024-11-131h 11
Teología Sin VergüenzaCafé con mi hermane TSV 5.1 Enrique Vega-Dávila - Reverendo CuirEn este primer episodio de nuestra temporada especial Café con mi hermane, tenemos el placer de conversar con el Reverendo Enrique Vega-Dávila, peruano, conocido también como Reverendo Cuir. Enrique nos comparte su sinvergüenzura al hacer teología desde su ser marica y compartiéndonos cómo reinvindicarlo en el día a día. Alba Onofrio - Reverendx Sex y el Reverendo Cuir conversan sobre los diferentes caminos de la sexualidad, el cuerpo y la fe y cómo estos se encuentran desde las teologías cuir. El Reverendo Cuir también habla sobre las luchas indecentes y...
2024-06-2146 min
Accidental TomatoesSeason 4 Episode 13: Rev. Alba Onofrio (a.k.a. Reverend Sex)In this episode guest hosts Jenny Williams and Krysta Rexrode Wolfe talk with Rev. Alba Onofrio (they/them), a.k.a. “Reverend Sex” about queerness, activism, healing from spiritual violence, the good news of God in Appalachia, and what it means to be “antagonistically alive.” Alba is the Executive Director and Spiritual Strategist for queer-led Soulforce, which works to end the religious and political oppression of LGBTQ+ people by breaking open the ideologies of Christian Supremacy and healing the queer community’s spirits from Spiritual Violence. You can find more about Alba’s work here:
Soulforce: https://soulforce.or...
2023-05-221h 01
www.ConCienciaMedia.com#82 | Inclusión y Afirmación (LGTBQ+ y la Teología de la Liberación) con Carla Sofía, Alba Onofrio y Carlos Guzmán) | ConCiencia PodcastEn este episodio Andres y David tienen el honor de tener un elenco de lujo para hablar de #TeologíaQueer, de #homosexualidad, de #Inclusión y #afirmación, del Papel de la Iglesia y de como podemos ser mejores #Aliades.
Te presentamos a l@s Invitad@s:
Alba Onofrio es el la Reverenda Sex, directora de Teología sin Verguenza y SoulForce.
Carla Sofia (La Mechuda) es activista y host del podcast Híbrida.
Carlos Guzmán es un amigo que es gay y que también es hijo de pastor.
C...
2022-04-191h 45ConCiencia Podcast#82 | Inclusión y Afirmación (LGTBQ+ y la Teología de la Liberación) con Carla Sofía, Alba Onofrio y Carlos Guzmán) | ConCiencia PodcastEn este episodio Andres y David tienen el honor de tener un elenco de lujo para hablar de #TeologíaQueer, de #homosexualidad, de #Inclusión y #afirmación, del Papel de la Iglesia y de como podemos ser mejores #Aliades.
Te presentamos a l@s Invitad@s:
Alba Onofrio es el la Reverenda Sex, directora de Teología sin Verguenza y SoulForce.
Carla Sofia (La Mechuda) es activista y host del podcast Híbrida.
Carlos Guzmán es un amigo que es gay y que también es hijo de pastor.
Creo que no hay mas que decir de este capitulo...
2022-04-191h 45
Go With GraceChristianity vs. white Christian Supremacy - An Introduction to Season TwoIn this introductory episode for season two of Go With Grace, I have brief conversation with Co-Executive Director Rev. Alba Onofrio about the difference between Christianity and white Christian Supremacy, and why that distinction is important for our movement.
Transcript available here.
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2022-02-0511 minGo With GraceBreaking Open: Biblical Literalism and InerrancyIn episode four of Go With Grace, Soulforce Co-Executive Director Rev. Alba Onofrio and Kinship Minister Grace Nichols discuss the theological resource Breaking Open: Biblical Literalism and Inerrancy.
Grounding resources from Grace:
Wisdom of Small Joys - a conversation with Ross Gay and adrienne maree brown
"Saving Grace" - Common feat. Brittany Howard
An instagram post by Lisa Olivera encouraging us to "remember to see ourselves as nature..."
All other Soulforce theological resources can be found here: https://www.soulforce.org/resources
We'll discuss the B...
2021-10-0347 minGo With Gracewhite Christian Supremacy and NationalismWe have chosen to launch the podcast on July 4th intentionally in order address the role of white Christian Supremacy in nationalism and to encourage people to think a little bit more deeply about this holiday and hypocrisy connected to the notions of freedom and liberation espoused to this country.
I'll work though some of the preliminary concepts of white Christian Supremacy , I’ll be unpacking why we chose to launch this podcast on July 4th and we’ll get to hear a little bit from Soulforce’s co-executive director, Rev. Alba Onofrio
Here ar...
2021-07-0435 min
Encuentros Latinx PodcastEncuentro 5: Rev. Alba Onofrio AKA Rev. Sex "There’s a political move to get Latinxs absorbed into whiteness."The second of our back-from-hiatus-back-to-back special. We'll resume our monthly schedule after this episode.
My guest today is Revered Alba Onofrio AKA Reverend Sex and we really get into naming the insidious project of whiteness to claim Latinxs who feel distanced from their heritage, unpack the complexities of mixed identity, and name this force called “Christian supremacy.” This may be a UCC-backed podcast, but the UCC gets called out and we’re blessed for it, honestly.
Follow Rev. Alba's work at Soulforce and Teologia Sin Verguenza:
https://www.soulforce.org/
https://www.fa...
2020-10-171h 02
The Transform Network Podcast - A Progressive Christian PodcastResipiscence 2020 Lenten Devo #36 w/ Guests Alba Onofrio and Yaz Mendez NuñezRev. Alba Onofrio and Yaz Mendez Nuñez are queer Latinx Southerners whose commitments are to love, joy, and the struggle for liberation. They serve as the Co-Executive Directors of Soulforce, a national organization whose mission is to end the religious and political oppression of LGBTQI people by sabotaging white Christian Supremacy through relentless nonviolent resistance. Soulforce’s theory of change rests on the idea that healing from religious-based trauma and building up Indomitable Spirits across movements will grow in us the agency and resiliency we need to combat ideological violence and build a New Creation that offers all of...
2020-04-081h 17
Las de MagdalaSupremacía CristianaEn este capítulo conversamos con nuestra invitada especial Reverenda Alba Onofrio, acerca de: Teología Feminista, Teología Queer, Erotismo, Sexualidad, Sexo, y nuestras luchas como Creyentes FeministasEncuentra recursos de: #Soulforce aquí: https://www.soulforce.org/resources#TEPALI https://www.tepali.org/saberes/--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/las-de-magdala/message
2020-02-021h 24
Thinking God PodcastAlba Onofrio is on a mission to wipe out shame and fear. She is also engaging and committed to her faith, and I am impressed.
From her bio on soulforce.org
Alba Onofrio believes in abundant life and fully-embodied, loving affirmation of the spirit, thus vehemently rejects any notion of the Divine that perpetuates fear, harm, and domination of our peoples. She holds a Masters of Divinity degree from Vanderbilt University focused on race and gender theologies of sex and sexual ethics based in queer desire. As a Southern Appalachian Latina Femme, Alba found cultural and political home in SONG (Southerners On New Ground) while working for queer liberation in the South at the intersection of race, class, culture, gender, and sexuality. Alba h...
2017-04-041h 08Sex for Smart People*Episode 30: Authenticity and Intentionality and Tenderness, oh yes yes YES!Rev. Alba Onofrio shares about their journey to embracing relationship and family beyond default scripts/labels and their work as spiritual director of Soulforce, holding authenticity and intentionality as paramount, fighting for the lives of queer and trans people everywhere! We collectively address listener questions including: How do I raise my son when I see the […]
2016-11-0300 min